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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Cultus Dispatches: Fandom Chocolate … or Authors Love Comments
Tolkien Fanfiction Survey data provides insight into how comments benefit authors and which authors are most impacted by a lack of comments, with a digression on authors' perspectives one-click feedback like kudos.
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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New & Updated Fanworks
[Writing] Unforgotten by daughterofshadows
Carrying the Silmaril for millennia has consequences.
[Series] The Light and the Sea (Steampunk Númenor) by AdmirableMonster
Largely focused on Númenor, its fall, and the aftermath, as seen from the perspective of two Mannish scientists, bit players in some ways, but who nonetheless cast their shadows across the history of Middle Earth.
[Writing] Reflections by AdmirableMonster
A story of three friends in Númenor, one of whom attracts the attention of the High Priest. What does friendship mean in the shadow of the Black Temple?
[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.
Current Challenge
Bollywood
Prompts this month are films, songs, and tropes from India's dazzling film industry, Bollywood. Read more ...
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Strong Women
Choose a female character from The Silmarillion or related texts who contributes something of value and create a fanwork about her. 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.
Around the World and Web
Fellowship of the Fics: Summer Stories 2024
Fellowship of the Fics offers four weeks of summer-themed prompts during the month of July.
July challenge at tolkienshortfanworks posted
The tolkienshortfanworks challenge for July has been posted to the Dreamwidth community. The thematic challenge is: original character or unnamed canon character; the formal challenge: fixed length of multiple of 50 words. New participants welcome.
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.
Scribbles & Drabbles 2024
A chill Tolkien event, where artists make art, and authors write little stories in response. Begins in June and ends in November.
New and Updated Fanworks
Include Beyond the Silmarillion Fanworks
Plaything by chrissystriped
Sauron wants to try a new invention on his subordinate. Mormirion is not amused.
| Major Characters: Original Male Character(s), Maiar, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: Original Character/Sauron |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings, Sexual Content (Graphic), Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 127 |
| Posted on 16 July 2019 | Updated on 29 August 2022 |
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Falcon-golden Eyes by chrissystriped
Eonwe and Reviahûn spend some free time together.
Two falcons race across the sky to fight out who gets to be on top.
| Major Characters: Original Male Character(s), Eönwë, Maiar |
| Major Relationships: Eönwë/Original Character |
| Genres: Slash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 050 |
| Posted on 23 October 2019 | Updated on 29 August 2022 |
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Finding Lost Family by chrissystriped
After Sharû and his soldiers help the slaves of Angband regain their freedom, they are prisoners of war. Future is an uncertain thing for both the orcs and the freed elves. Ecthelion intends to make life better for all of them.
| Major Characters: Original Male Character(s), Ecthelion of the Fountain, Elves, Orcs |
| Major Relationships: Ecthelion/Original Character |
| Genres: Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Slash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings, In-Universe Racism/Ethnocentrism, Sexual Content (Moderate), Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 25 | Word Count: 69, 819 |
| Posted on 12 July 2020 | Updated on 29 August 2022 |
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"You are so beautiful when you scream, Maitimo." by chrissystriped
Melkor is very pleased to have Maedhros as his prisoner.
| Major Characters: Maedhros, Melkor |
| Major Relationships: Maedhros/Melkor |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Rape/Nonconsensual Sex, Sexual Content (Graphic), Torture |
| Chapters: 5 | Word Count: 4, 735 |
| Posted on 19 October 2019 | Updated on 29 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Surfacing, Into Light by Maggie Honeybite
On the night before he sails to Númenor on his mission, Erestor has a dream that sends him to Gil-galad's room in search of some sexual healing. Inspired by Keiliss' Answers in the Dark series, fits in right after Tea and History (or chapter 7 of Answers in the Dark). Alternatively, could be read as just a hot PWP. A gift for Keiliss.
| Major Characters: Erestor, Gil-galad |
| Major Relationships: Elrond & Gil-galad |
| Genres: Slash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 700 |
| Posted on 14 August 2022 | Updated on 29 August 2022 |
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Surfacing Light by Anérea, Maggie Honeybite
A "missing scene", and a painting, inspired by Answers in the Dark by Keiliss.
On the night before he sails to Númenor on his mission, Erestor has a dream that sends him to Gil-galad's room in search of some sexual healing. Fits in right after chapter 7: Tea and History of Answers in the Dark. Alternatively, could be read as just a hot PWP. A gift for Keiliss.
| Major Characters: Erestor, Gil-galad |
| Major Relationships: Erestor/Gil-galad |
| Genres: Slash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Posted on 23 August 2022 | Updated on 29 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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(podfic) Who You Are To Me by Anérea
The White Lady of the Noldor, seen by some of those who loved her best.
(Podfic of a triple drabble by Melesta)
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Celegorm, Eöl, Idril |
| Major Relationships: Aredhel & Celegorm, Aredhel/Eöl |
| Genres: Podfic | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death |
| Posted on 16 August 2022 | Updated on 29 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A special boy by chrissystriped
A batch of new slaves is brought to the mines, one of them is going to make an impression on both Mormirion and Sharû.
| Major Characters: Elves, Maiar, Orcs |
| Major Relationships: Original Character/Original Character |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Child Abuse, Rape/Nonconsensual Sex, Sexual Content (Graphic), Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 5 | Word Count: 10, 493 |
| Posted on 6 January 2020 | Updated on 28 August 2022 |
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After the Storm Waves by Himring
The Downfall of Numenor has also inflicted considerable damage on settlements in Lindon.
When Elendil's ships arrive, Cirdan considers how to put up those Numenoreans who escaped the Downfall.
| Major Characters: Círdan, Elendil |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: Akallabêth in August, Restoration and Rebuilding |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 203 |
| Posted on 20 August 2022 | Updated on 28 August 2022 |
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Kintsugi in Andunie by Himring
An elvish visitor from Tol Eressea to Andunie in Numenor mends an old pot.
| Major Characters: Original Female Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: Restoration and Rebuilding |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 365 |
| Posted on 27 August 2022 | Updated on 28 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Who will pity the candle and the moth? by Himring
A very brief encounter between Andreth and Aegnor after death.
Maybe Nienna had her hand in it, allowing Andreth to linger for a short while among dead Elves. Or maybe not?
| Major Characters: Aegnor, Andreth |
| Major Relationships: Aegnor/Andreth |
| Genres: Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 196 |
| Posted on 28 August 2022 | Updated on 28 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Chances taken by chrissystriped
Mairon is leaving Celebrimbor to forge the One Ring. Or is he?
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: Celebrimbor/Sauron |
| Genres: Alternate Universe | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 355 |
| Posted on 13 August 2022 | Updated on 27 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Found by chrissystriped
A reborn Celebrimbor has come to Middle-earth to search for Maglor.
He finds someone else.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: Celebrimbor/Sauron |
| Genres: Alternate Universe | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 401 |
| Posted on 12 August 2022 | Updated on 27 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Lost by chrissystriped
Celebrimbor realises the truth about Annatar. He will keep the Three save at all cost.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: Celebrimbor/Sauron |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Character Death, Torture |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 703 |
| Posted on 11 August 2022 | Updated on 27 August 2022 |
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An Adventure by chrissystriped
“Feeling adventurous, sweet Tyelpe?”, Annatar asked in a teasing tone, his eyes glinting.
“Maybe?”, he answered lightly. He knew Annatar well enough to not say yes without hearing more, even with his mind fogged by pleasure.
“Well”, he said, lowering himself so their cheeks touched and he could whisper seductively into his ear. “I’m thinking, naughty elves need to be punished. No?” Annatar’s cock was digging into his hip and Celebrimbor could feel it twitch at the words.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: Celebrimbor/Sauron |
| Genres: Erotica, Slash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 399 |
| Posted on 9 August 2022 | Updated on 27 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Naive and Brilliant by chrissystriped
Annatar questions Celebrimbor's philosophy while seducing him.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: Celebrimbor/Sauron |
| Genres: Slash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 553 |
| Posted on 8 August 2022 | Updated on 27 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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An Orc walks into a Library... by chrissystriped
A librarian in Alqualonde has an interesting morning.
| Major Characters: Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s), Elves, Orcs |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Alternate Universe, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 564 |
| Posted on 29 July 2021 | Updated on 27 August 2022 |
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Many Hands by Russandol
The story of a mighty weapon and heirloom, spanning the younger ages of the world.
Thanks to JDE for the thorough beta work and for nudging me to post a story for the first time!
MEFA 2010 - First Place in Races: Other Beings: General
| Major Characters: Borthand, Elendil, Isildur, Maedhros, Telchar |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 027 |
| Posted on 20 September 2009 | Updated on 27 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Nerdanel, after... by Anérea
Nerdanel stood on the shore of Aman, watching the flamelight that rose in the East and, as a wife and mother, couldn't help but wonder where she went wrong.
| Major Characters: Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Artwork Type: Character/Portrait, Drawing/Painting, Illustration, Landscape |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Posted on 26 August 2022 | Updated on 26 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Restoration & Rebuilding Drabbles by Grundy
Drabbles written for the Restoration & Rebuilding challenge instadrabbling event. Each drabble is its own chapter, with the main character(s) listed in the title. Prompts are listed in the chapter notes.
| Major Characters: Original Female Character(s), Arwen, Celeborn, Celebrían, Elendil, Elrond, Elros, Tuor, Vána, Yavanna |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: Restoration and Rebuilding |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 14 | Word Count: 1, 435 |
| Posted on 20 August 2022 | Updated on 24 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Almacombë Lairesto: A Tolkien Poetry Podfic Anthology by Chestnut_pod
[Note: Podfic posted as writing because the file size exceeds SWG's native hosting. Please find download links for the mp3 and m4a files in the text.]
From Nortonion, an anthology to keep. This highly anticipated first edition of collected poetic works from the Western Lands of Arda features 13 poets, 27 poems, and innovative audio formatting. The First Audio Edition of The Nortonion Almacombë Lairesto is an excellent tool for teachers and a peerless resource for students.
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Poetry | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 59 |
| Posted on 23 August 2022 | Updated on 23 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Master of My Blood by Cheeky
A boy loses his father then spends a lifetime trying to find him. When Finrod walked out of Nargothrond what exactly did he leave behind?
| Major Characters: Elrond, Finrod Felagund, Galadriel, Gil-galad, Gildor |
| Major Relationships: Gildor/Gil-galad |
| Genres: Family, General, Slash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 15 | Word Count: 49, 669 |
| Posted on 11 June 2021 | Updated on 22 August 2022 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Estel by chrissystriped
Sharû comes home from a raid to find his mother gave birth to twins - and one of them doesn't look like an orc should.
| Major Characters: Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Character Death, In-Universe Racism/Ethnocentrism, Rape/Nonconsensual Sex, Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 3 | Word Count: 7, 982 |
| Posted on 2 October 2019 | Updated on 22 August 2022 |
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Burning (Things Change) by Independence1776
Maglor and Order 66.
(A gapfiller for "Fear No Darkness.")
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Crossover | crossed with Star Wars | Challenges: In Rare Form |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 205 |
| Posted on 17 September 2019 | Updated on 22 August 2022 |
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Fear No Darkness by Independence1776
Two years after the Empire's birth, Imperial forces led by Darth Vader devastated the Arda system. A few hundred Quendi fled the system's takeover. Among them is Maglor Fëanorian, the lone survivor of his Jedi-trained House. He has spent the past three years hiding in plain sight as a singer for a starliner cruise company. Now he is about to strike off on his own as an independent cargo pilot, unsure of what the future will bring him.
| Major Characters: Original Character(s), Eärendil, Elwing, Finarfin, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Crossover | crossed with Star Wars | Challenges: B2MeM 2019 |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 10 | Word Count: 19, 924 |
| Posted on 1 March 2019 | Updated on 22 August 2022 |
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