New and Updated Writing

Beren has done this before, carrying the names of the dead.

Trapped in a cave by a rainstorm, Maglor and Maedhros reminisce and discuss future plans.

After the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, the surviving Easterlings of Ulfang's tribe--although they had ensured Morgoth's victory by attacking their allies, the Elves, without warning-- instead of the reward they had expected, were driven by Morgoth into Dor-lomin where he held them penned. 
But not all of them--some were left behind.

Elwing is a troubled child, acting out to avoid facing the trauma of her past. During the survivors' first Yule at Sirion, mariners from Balar bring gifts to the refugees, and inspired by their benevolence, Elwing and Eärendil remake an old tradition into a new symbol of hope. For Talullah Red.

Very short pieces set in Beleriand or Valinor, some of which are slightly experimental.

Now added: Shadowy Cloak (Beren and Luthien, after the fall of Tol-in-Gaurhoth)

The story of the fourth companion of Finrod and Beren to die in the dungeons of Tol-in-Gaurhoth.

Maedhros, reincarnated, brings back to Valinor a shattered Maglor.

In Eregion, years and years after they have all passed beyond the Seas or disappeared, resting in the safety of Annatar's arms, Tyelperinquar finally talks of his father and uncles and of the silver, that haunts his nightmares.

(Silver. Always silver).

Melian tries to help Finrod.

Fingolfin orders the separation of Finrod and Glorfindel.

Finrod and Glorfindel head downriver.

Fragments of a letter sent by the wife of Barahir to the High King of the Noldor upon her arrival in Brethil.

Now added: an account of their discovery by Erestor.

Glorfindel performs in front of Finrod.

Glorfindel puts Finrod to the test

Glorfindel makes love to Finrod.

Gildor meets Finrod's architects.

Finrod and Glorfindel are introduced.

Eithel Ivrin ii

Turgon confesses manipulating people.

How Felagund got his title.

Glorfindel returns to Finrod.

Frodo learns of Finrod and Glorfindel.

Finrod meets Glorfindel. Swimming. There are golden flowers.

I just want to point out that Finrod had a badge bearing a crown of golden flowers. In my view the flower is gorse, also known as whin, often found in dells. 

Nearly two decades after rescuing Maedhros from Angband, Fingon visits him at his newly-completed fortress of Himring. Much has changed since they were carefree in love in the bliss of Valinor, and they too must change in order to overcome the obstacles of their new situation.

During the time of the Siege of Angband, the princes of the Noldor meet once again in council, this time at Tol Sirion. Maedhros has a disturbing conversation with Orodreth, their host. He discusses Orodreth with Fingon, while they take a walk along the river. 

A Christmas present for Alasse--Christmas 2010, that is. Only about two months late,  that's almost punctual, for me... Thank you for the discussion of weather conditions in northern Beleriand, Alasse! 

Maedhros/Fingon. 

Now added: Engineering and Diplomacy (Fingon & Curufin, double drabble)