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The Silmarillion : The Flight of the Noldor by R A Sharkey

The Simarillion: Flight of the Noldor is a dramatic retalling in script form of the events detailed in the Silmarillion and the Unfinished Tales. (Part One of Six) These scripts were written ten years ago after i read the earliest works of JRR Tolkien and became enamoured with them. Like most of you out there, I believe them to be the most powerful stories with the most memorable characters in all of Tolkien\'s world.

At the same time, I had seen the flawed but compelling films by Peter Jackson. Having been a fan of his since the Bad Taste days, I was excited but also concerned when he was announced as the director for the films, knowing of his penchant for slapstick comedy in his horror films. As I feared, there was as much to hate as there was to love about the movies. What I did love is the way they were put together, the music, the attention to detail, the action and the cinematogrophy. Lovingly crafted.

These scripts were meant to reflect the atmosphere and presentation of those fims but with greater respect for the source material, which is much more dark and tragic. I really wrote these to help learn my craft. They have sat in cyberspace for a decade. I welcome comments but I am not working on these other than to polish them for this site. I am working on my own original material so I do not have the time for anything other than correcting major mistakes in continuity if any are discovered.

Thanks to all, and I hope you enjoy!

Regards,

R A Sharkey

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not love, but worship. by esquitor

he inspires in others what he feels within himself.

admiration. respect. love. worship. (for melkor.)

fear. regret. despair. (for the valar.)

betrayal. (his own.)

a collection of writings on mairon, and how he becomes what he will become.

(a fancy way of saying how i explore headcanon for the gazillion years of mairon\'s life until the end of the world)

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Songs of Stone and Mountain by pandemonium_213

I have alluded to the deep friendship between Dísa, a noble Dwarf-woman of the House of Narvi, and Mélamírë, the Second Age elven-smith of Ost-in-Edhil, in previous stories of the Pandë!verse, e.g., Chapter 28 of The Elendilmir and Chapter 4 of The Writhen Pool.  I figured I\'d gather their stories in one place as a series.

So.  OFCs.  Pandë!verse.  Those should be ample warnings.

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Songs of Stone and Mountain by pandemonium_213

I have alluded to the deep friendship between Dísa, a noble Dwarf-woman of the House of Narvi, and Mélamírë, the Second Age elven-smith of Ost-in-Edhil, in previous stories of the Pandë!verse, e.g., Chapter 28 of The Elendilmir and Chapter 4 of The Writhen Pool.  I figured I\'d gather their stories in one place as a series.

So.  OFCs.  Pandë!verse.  Those should be ample warnings.

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The Oath of Fëanor - Multilingual version by Calendille, Angelica, Lyra, bluehair, firstamazon

The Oath of Fëanor, translated by the international cast of the SWG! Vocal versions to be added!

Major Characters: Fëanor, Sons of Fëanor
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed
Genres: Poetry Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Chapters: 6 Word Count: 764
Posted on 27 April 2020 Updated on 15 March 2021
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Fair Things Yet to Be by Lindariel

Alatáriel undertakes to learn an art long forbidden by her family.

Major Characters: Daeron, Galadriel, Melian
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed
Genres: General Challenges: Times of Bliss
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2, 460
Posted on 13 March 2021 Updated on 13 March 2021

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Questionable Wisdom by Grundy

The Long Peace nearly came to a premature end when Finrod found Men.

Major Characters: Caranthir, Finrod Felagund
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed
Genres: Challenges: Times of Bliss
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Chapters: 1 Word Count: 227
Posted on 9 March 2021 Updated on 9 March 2021
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Answers from Old Sources: What Does That Name Mean? by darthfingon

An investigation of the meaning of some of Tolkien's more elusive Elvish names.

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Lámatyávë: If you have no idea what that word means, read this article by darthfingon

Why the "sound taste" of a name is often more important than the meaning when naming original characters.

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All About Accents! by darthfingon

What do all those accents and symbols in Tolkien's languages mean? This column explains what they mean and how to pronounce them.

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Fact, Interpretation and the Hard Business of Proof by darthfingon

Deciding what constitutes canon for the purpose of making fanworks relies partly on the words of the texts but also on the geographical and temporal vastness and diversity of Tolkien's world.

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Not Just the Son of That Guy: Creating Effective Names for Original Characters by darthfingon

So you need an Elvish name for your OC? This article gives tips and strategies for coming up with believable names that sound good.

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Elven Holidays and Festivals: What do we have to work with in the First Age? by darthfingon

A rundown of the holidays we know existed in the First Age, as well as tips on how to design your own holiday.

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Everyday Elves and What They Do by darthfingon

Not every Elf was a prince or a smith. The word lists give insight into some of the more unglamorous professions available to everyday Elves.

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'Sindarin' is a Quenya Word: how the clan names make Elvish more confusing by darthfingon

The clans of the Elves are almost always named in Quenya, and this month's column demystifies how various Elven people would have referred to themselves in their own languages.

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Sindarin vs Quenya: RELEVANCE FIGHT! by darthfingon

So you're working on a fanfiction ... what Elvish language should you use for names and snippets of dialogue? Here is a handy guide to choosing between Quenya and Sindarin.

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Elvish Fanons and Canon Contradictions by darthfingon

The early word lists provide many refutes to the most common claims of "Elves would never ..." Here are four of the most salient.

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Elven Families and What They Wore by darthfingon

This column uses old word lists to tackle two questions: Did the Elvish languages provide specific terms for relatives, or is everyone just kinsman? And what are the words for various items of clothing?

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Twenty-Two Words You Never Thought Tolkien Would Provide by darthfingon

Some of Tolkien's earliest word lists include terms for words that provide sometimes surprising insights into the habits and cultures of the Elves.

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Answers from Old Sources: Elven Food by darthfingon

Tolkien's early Elvish word lists reveal details about what Elves ate.

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Coming of the Lindar by jamcake_muses

The last group of Elves journey to Aman, but their path is treacherous.

 

Major Characters: Original Character(s), Uinen
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed
Genres: Adventure Challenges: Times of Bliss
Rating: Teens Warnings: Violence (Moderate)
Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1, 046
Posted on 8 March 2021 Updated on 8 March 2021
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Trinity by pandemonium_213

Three scientists discuss technology and responsibility in the Jornada del Muerto Valley on July 19, 1945.

Major Characters: Fëanor, Sauron
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed
Genres: Podfic Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Teens Warnings: Expletive Language
Posted on 1 May 2013 Updated on 7 March 2021
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Transformative Works as a Means to Develop Critical Perspectives in the Tolkien Fan Community by Dawn Felagund

This paper, presented at the Mythmoot III conference in Baltimore, Maryland, on 10 January 2015, considers the history of Tolkien fan fiction, the development of online Tolkien fan fiction communities, and how writers of Tolkien fan fiction use their stories to learn more about the texts and develop analytical and critical approaches toward those texts.

Major Characters: No major characters listed
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Genres: Presentation Challenges: No challenge listed
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Posted on 12 January 2015 Updated on 7 March 2021
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The Scent of Old Books by downtide, Tanis

This is a modern-setting AU featuring Maedhros and Fingon, the spawn of a plotbunny I swiped from Lalaith. The setting is not named but it is actually based on Lincoln, England. There is indeed a cosy second-hand bookshop on the hill leading up to the Cathedral, but it is owned by neither a red-haired elf nor a lady named Edith.

Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed
Genres: Podfic Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 1 December 2013 Updated on 7 March 2021
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The OTHER Lays of Beleriand by Aiwen

The Lays JRR Tolkien did not write for very good reasons. Part Eight: The Harp and other poems. MEFA 2010 nominee.

Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Glorfindel, Sauron
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed
Genres: Music , Podfic Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 1 April 2014 Updated on 7 March 2021
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