New Challenge: Bollywood
This month's challenge offers songs, films, and tropes from Bollywood, the world's largest film industry based out of India, as prompts for fanworks.
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A Sense of History: Passing Ships
As Tolkien's characters in various texts gaze out to the sea, what do they see? What is brought by the ships coming out of the West?
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[Writing] No Time Have I by Flora-lass
A Silmarillion acrostic.
[Writing] An exercise in music... And patience by Aprilertuile
Makalaurë was sitting at the harp in his music room. He was holding a dark blindfold in his hands and was looking at it with much scepticism.
[Writing] I called it Fate that I should fail by AdmirableMonster
Nimruzimir, a natural philosopher recently out of his apprenticeship, hardly considers himself very important to anyone, least of all his colleagues. When his strange, prophetic fits bring him to the attention of the High Priest, however, he may find that his existence is less superfluous than…
[Writing] All of you by chrissystriped
Elrond and Celebrían celebrate their anniversary with their family.
[Writing] Lament for the Singer by daughterofshadows
A short thing about Maglor, death and grieving.
[Writing] Cosmological Poems of Arda by AaronAzrael
I would like to share my revelations of Tolkien's Universe in the form of narrative and emotional poems.
[Writing] Eä's Redemption by AaronAzrael
This is my new poetical attempt to add my own interpretation to Tolkien's Cosmology as to Eru's Creation and the Valar's minds and behind-the-scene providence reasons and mechanisms.. I often review Eä as part of our own world, just in another dimension, this is why I have always seriously…
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Bollywood
Prompts this month are films, songs, and tropes from India's dazzling film industry, Bollywood. Read more ...
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Within the Pages of Lore
Get your Silmarillion off of the shelf. Close your eyes, let your book fall open at random, and put your finger down on the page. Your challenge is to create a fanwork using that quote. Read more ...
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Fandom Chocolate … or Authors Love Comments by Dawn Walls-Thumma
[]Tolkien Fanfiction Survey data shows that authors view comments as driving their motivation to create fanfiction. However, perception of comments by authors is part of a larger shift in fandom around how and how often fans interact with each other.
Passing Ships by Simon J. Cook
[]The arrival and departure of ships across the Great Sea carries mythic significance for the peoples of Middle-earth. The image of ships crossing out of and back into a mysterious West appears as well in Beowulf and is alluded to in Tolkien's tower analogy in his lecture "Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics," where the tower allows those who climb it to observe the passage of the ships.
Fanfiction and the Serious Business of Writer's Craft by Dawn Walls-Thumma
[]Tolkien Fanfiction Survey data shows that while most authors self-identify as taking their craft seriously, a growing subset of authors may be pushing that norm.
Beyond the Silmarillion
[Writing] Staging a Battle by StarSpray
[]He and Diamond were visiting, though Pippin had been disappearing every afternoon, and taking Frodo and Elanor and most other lads and lasses in the neighborhood with him—though why they couldn’t use Pippin’s own pony, Sam couldn’t imagine.
[Writing] From whose bourn no traveller returns by losselen
[]So gathered they were to Bree, what lieutenants who could be spared, from their scattered watches west and east, for their chieftain had returned from his long sojourn in lands godless and mountains strange.
Aragorn returns from the South to tells his tales. Halbarad listens.
[Writing] Sand Sorcery by StarSpray
[]It is well known that Psamathos does not leave his cove. He does not like to get his feet wet, and prefers to spend his days dozing under the sun.
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Fellowship of the Fics: Summer Stories 2024
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Elrond Week 2024
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July challenge at tolkienshortfanworks posted
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July 2024 Call for Papers and Proposals
Conferences and publications that have open calls for papers and proposals in July 2024.
Teitho June/July Challenge: Mentor
The June/July prompt for the Teitho challenge is "mentor" and invites fanworks about this relationship in Tolkien's works.
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Chain by hennethgalad
Glorfindel makes love to Finrod.
| Major Characters: Finrod Felagund, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Erotica | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 053 |
| Posted on 5 December 2016 | Updated on 5 December 2016 |
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Gildor Inglorion by hennethgalad
Gildor meets Finrod's architects.
| Major Characters: Gildor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 244 |
| Posted on 4 December 2016 | Updated on 4 December 2016 |
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Denouement by hennethgalad
Finrod and Glorfindel are introduced.
| Major Characters: Finrod Felagund, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Erotica, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 614 |
| Posted on 1 December 2016 | Updated on 1 December 2016 |
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Gorse by hennethgalad
Eithel Ivrin ii
| Major Characters: Finrod Felagund, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Erotica | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 613 |
| Posted on 30 November 2016 | Updated on 30 November 2016 |
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| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Table of Fingolfin by hennethgalad
Turgon confesses manipulating people.
| Major Characters: Fingolfin, Finrod Felagund, Galadriel, Glorfindel, Idril, Turgon |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 373 |
| Posted on 30 November 2016 | Updated on 30 November 2016 |
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Excavating Nargothrond by hennethgalad
How Felagund got his title.
| Major Characters: Finrod Felagund, Glorfindel, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Erotica | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 935 |
| Posted on 28 November 2016 | Updated on 28 November 2016 |
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The Last Ship ii by hennethgalad
Glorfindel returns to Finrod.
| Major Characters: Celeborn, Finrod Felagund, Galadriel, Gandalf, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 237 |
| Posted on 27 November 2016 | Updated on 27 November 2016 |
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The Last Ship by hennethgalad
Frodo learns of Finrod and Glorfindel.
| Major Characters: Elrond, Finrod Felagund, Galadriel, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 893 |
| Posted on 27 November 2016 | Updated on 27 November 2016 |
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Eithel Ivrin by hennethgalad
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.
| Major Characters: Finrod Felagund, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild) |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 5, 272 |
| Posted on 4 November 2016 | Updated on 26 November 2016 |
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The Ice Between by Nibeneth
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.
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Erotica, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic), Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 7 | Word Count: 20, 571 |
| Posted on 9 November 2016 | Updated on 20 November 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A Stiff Northern Breeze by Himring
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)
| Major Characters: Curufin, Fingon, Maedhros, Orodreth |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Expletive Language, Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 3, 716 |
| Posted on 18 February 2011 | Updated on 19 November 2016 |
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The Chain That Snaps by Independence1776
Elrond rescues Maglor from a laboratory. Hurt/comfort.
| Major Characters: Elrond, Galadriel, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General, Horror | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Torture |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 680 |
| Posted on 18 November 2016 | Updated on 18 November 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Rebellion by Uvatha the Horseman
Mairon gradually makes the decision to leave Aule's household and join Melkor's.
| Major Characters: Aulë, Maiar, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 7 | Word Count: 4, 001 |
| Posted on 22 October 2011 | Updated on 17 November 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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non-fiction on the nature of elves by hennethgalad
Consideration of free will and the nature of elves.
| Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Eöl, Fëanor, Finrod Felagund, Galadriel, Gildor, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lindir, Lúthien Tinúviel, Maedhros, Maeglin, Maglor, Manwë, Melkor, Orcs, Sauron, Sons of Fëanor, Ulmo |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 354 |
| Posted on 16 November 2016 | Updated on 16 November 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Shattered Disguise by Sleepless_Malice
“Because in a few years you’ll sit in Mandos’ halls and regret your choices!"
Sometimes dark and gloomy thoughts are necessary to unveil the truth.
| Major Characters: Ecthelion of the Fountain, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 891 |
| Posted on 10 November 2016 | Updated on 10 November 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Dust is the Only Secret by Agelast
Dust is the only Secret—
Death, the only One
After the Nírnaeth Arnoediad, Maedhros struggles to continue on.
Written for Trick or Treat 2016, for Amyfortuna.
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Horror, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 398 |
| Posted on 7 November 2016 | Updated on 7 November 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Song I Will Never Sing by Fernstrike
Ages from now, Daeron remains in the East, and he remembers.
(Or, a poem of one that felt too much and made terrible decisions because of it)
| Major Characters: Beren, Daeron, Lúthien Tinúviel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Poetry | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 999 |
| Posted on 2 November 2016 | Updated on 2 November 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Craving Dreams by Sleepless_Malice
Gil-galad spends some free time at the beach close to his realm in Lindon, thinking he is alone until he realizes that Elrond is present as well.
Based on the wonderful MMM-prompt: "His sword was long, his lance was keen" - and he has to 'polish' it regularly."
| Major Characters: Elrond, Gil-galad |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 597 |
| Posted on 2 November 2016 | Updated on 2 November 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A Cunning Deceit by Sleepless_Malice
Mairon discovers a new game he likes to play with his favorite captive, and much to his amusement Maedhros takes equal delight in it — until the illusion scatters. Spiced up with a pinch of unhealthy Angbang.
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros, Melkor, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Rape/Nonconsensual Sex, Torture, Expletive Language, Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Graphic), Violence (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 674 |
| Posted on 2 November 2016 | Updated on 2 November 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Companies,clubs, and cliques by hennethgalad
Postcards from Mereth Aderthad.
| Major Characters: Beleg, Daeron, Finrod Felagund, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 588 |
| Posted on 31 October 2016 | Updated on 31 October 2016 |
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Dol Guldur by hennethgalad
Mithrandir brings news of grim findings at the fall of Dol Guldur.
| Major Characters: Galadriel, Gandalf, Oropher, Saruman, Thranduil |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Horror | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Rape/Nonconsensual Sex, Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 485 |
| Posted on 31 October 2016 | Updated on 31 October 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Look Outward by Independence1776
Nienna approaches Námo about releasing Eluréd and Elurín from the Halls.
| Major Characters: Eluréd, Elurín, Mandos, Nienna |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 641 |
| Posted on 31 October 2016 | Updated on 31 October 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Creepy Basement by hennethgalad
Annatar gets a guided tour of Amon Lanc from Thranduil.
| Major Characters: Oropher, Sauron, Thranduil |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Horror | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 827 |
| Posted on 30 October 2016 | Updated on 30 October 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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"Because my Land is Fair" and other drabbles by Himring
Drabbles about Annael, Grey Elf of Hithlum:
I. "Because my Land is Fair": Annael refuses to leave Hithlum.
II. "Inspiration": A first meeting between Rian and Annael, just after she has arrived in Hithlum as refugee
III. "Elvish Reminiscences": Annael tells Tuor about his great-grandparents.
IV.: "The Escape Route": Fingon shows Annael the entrance to the Gate of the Noldor.
V. "Under the Stars, in Sunlight": Annael and Tuor talk about the Sun and about elves and men.
VI. "Defeat": Annael in the Battle of Unnumbered Tears.
VII. "Leaf Loss": Annael, after all, ends up leaving Hithlum.
| Major Characters: Annael, Beleg, Fingon, Rían, Tuor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General | Challenges: Around the Fire |
| Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 7 | Word Count: 975 |
| Posted on 30 October 2016 | Updated on 30 October 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Beast With A Human Face by hennethgalad
Concerning The Shadow, and the battle between Sauron and Elendil and Gil-galad.
| Major Characters: Elendil, Elrond, Gil-galad, Isildur, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Horror | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death, Violence (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 858 |
| Posted on 29 October 2016 | Updated on 29 October 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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