New and Updated Writing

Set after the First Age, probably during the Second Age: Finrod is invited to a small private concert in Alqualonde by members of the Falmarin music academy. Introduced to a piece of music he had no idea existed, he is taken aback. 

Now with a related poem: "No more laments for me" posted as second chapter.

Earendil and Elwing's story has captivated Middle-earth for centuries. An examination of various pop culture adaptations of the story.

KEY WORDS: Earendil, Elwing, Pop culture, Third Kinslaying, Sirion, Theater, Art, War of Wrath

Celebrimbor reconciles himself to and rejoices in an imperfect world, for a little while.

Melian meets Thingol for the first time.

All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
Eru Ilúvatar made them all.

For an Age of the world, Valinorean readers have devoured Doctor Heriel's bestselling tales of animal leeching in the beautiful environs of the Elf-city of Alqualondë. This new translation into Westron will introduce a generation of readers in the Eastern Lands to the gentleness of spirit, warm humor, and love for the animal world that have secured Doctor Heriel's literary reputation across the Sea.

Túrin is taken to Angband, and Beleg makes a choice.

It's not the one he thinks he's making.

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For @dorcuartholweek

No, it is not.” Eöl clearly did not agree. Beleg had never seen him looking so miserable,

The comet-ore was so precious; Thingol knew it, that was why he had named it as his prize.

“It is not ready yet, Cúthalion. Return in a moon’s turn, and I will have it for you.”

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Beleg, Mablung and Eöl - and Anglachel.

For @sindarweek 2023 - Day 1: Heroes & Villains

Andvír comes out of Dor-Lómin and finds his father.

For the first time in Elvish memory, battle raged.

The clashing of swords and the swift rush of arrows, the cries of the wounded, the silence of the dead - the clamour rose, and above it only Thingol’s booming voice could be heard.

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The First Battle of Beleriand.

For @sindarweek day 3: legendary deeds

He remembered how they had once desired glory. How they had once wanted to take part in great deeds. And how that battle had ended in nothing but betrayal and bloodshed. No, Mablung did not wish to be a warrior any longer – he longed for his books and journals, for the comfort of song and the company of friends.

Beleg exhaled deeply. “We will not be soldiers again; not captains, not lords, only Beleg and Mablung.”

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Beleg and Mablung survived the First Age. In search of a better future, they set off on an exploration of Eriador, but peace is not always easy to find.

Inspired by wonderful art from @lycheesodas

Elrond asks about his mother, in 100-word drabbles.

Ar-Pharazôn, the mighty King of Númenor, thinks he has triumphed when his powerful enemy, Sauron, surrenders, and the King carries him back to his glorious island kingdom. However, Sauron’s greatest power lies not in his armies, but in his capacity for guile and seduction. A drama with many players.

Rating: M overall, although, no doubt, future chapters will have explicit content.

Do wars start with the first fired arrow and end with the last? Or maybe they start already with the realization that they need to be fought? And never truly end, as long as the memory of them haunts those who took part? Arafinwë’s story of the War of Wrath. Previously posted on other sites.

Once per year, on the night of a holiday only she still celebrates, Galadriel lights fourteen candles.

Terentaulë makes her choice; but in the end, they were both fruit of the same tree.

Finrod thinks about his and Amarië's relationship while they cuddle in a forest. She is a closeted trans woman.

It is Fingon -- again -- who leaps the gap that yawns between them.
Maedhros capitulates to Fingon, at last.

Fingon winters in Himring.

Pengolodh and Erestor resolve some differences of opinion, deliciously.

Fingon and Maedhros and the bittersweet taste of love.

Finrod is not the only Arafinwean with very sharp teeth. A little Galadriel for Finwean Ladies Week 2023.

Rather than killing him, Dior curses Celegorm with his dying breath. Someone that Celegorm once helped helps him a little in turn.