To Give in Return
Series compiled by Dawn Felagund
Many times a day I realize how much my own life is built on the labors of my fellowmen, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.
Albert Einstein
This series will serve as a home for the stories that I have written for friends and peers between American Thanksgiving and the end of the year 2007.
Every year, I like to write something for the friends and people who have helped me as an author that year. I love writing these stories. As a writer, I look forward to December more than any other time of the year. It is otherwise impossible for me to put into words the joy and gratitude that these people bring into my life every day. The only way I have found is to wile away an afternoon with no thought but crafting a story where they will love each and every word ...
And this series is the fruits of that.
That said, I\'ve asked for requests on LJ, and am always happy to take more. Check out this entry here for more information. Also, all of my stories--including non-Silmarillion pieces--can be read here.
Many, many thanks for another fantastic year.
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Summary:
Many times a day I realize how much my own life is built on the labors of my fellowmen, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.
Albert EinsteinThis series will serve as a home for the stories that I have written for friends and peers between American Thanksgiving and the end of the year 2007.
Every year, I like to write something for the friends and people who have helped me as an author that year. I love writing these stories. As a writer, I look forward to December more than any other time of the year. It is otherwise impossible for me to put into words the joy and gratitude that these people bring into my life every day. The only way I have found is to wile away an afternoon with no thought but crafting a story where they will love each and every word ...
And this series is the fruits of that.
That said, I\'ve asked for requests on LJ, and am always happy to take more. Check out this entry here for more information. Also, all of my stories--including non-Silmarillion pieces--can be read here.
Many, many thanks for another fantastic year.
Major Characters: Celeborn, Celebrimbor, Curufin, Fëanor, Fingolfin, Fingon, Finwë, Galadriel, Maedhros, Maglor, Nerdanel, Pengolodh, Turgon, Valar
Major Relationships:
Genre: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet, General, Science Fiction
Challenges:
Fanworks in "To Give in Return"
Rekindling by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Mild), Violence (Mild)
For Elleth, Fëanor and Nerdanel meet again at the end of the world. A tale of loss and redemption. 2008 MEFA nominee.
Forth to War by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Mature Themes, Violence (Moderate)
For Hrymfaxe, Beleg and Mablung decide to fight in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, told in seven double drabbles.
The Election Farce of Nargothrond: Of Dumbness, Treachery, and Brotherly Love by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild)
A satirical look at how an election for the King of Nargothrond might have gone based on current political events. Silly, irreverent, and full of bad metaphors. Updated especially for Fanged Geranium.
An Ordinary Woman by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild)
For Jenni, a more realistic interpretation of Luthien's story, how she came to enter her people's legends, how she met Beren, and how Finrod got himself into deep trouble. MEFA 2008 nominee.
Stars of the Lesser by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Mature Themes
Young Pengolodh meets his first Fëanorian beside the sea, as Celebrimbor attempts to replicate Fëanor's greatest accomplishment: harnessing light. MEFA 2008 nominee.
Discretion by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: No warnings apply
For Tarion, Caranthir discovers a dark secret about Maedhros, the revelation of which could irreparably divide the Noldor. Will he reveal what he knows? Slash; Maedhros/Finrod. 2008 MEFA nominee.
A Gift for a King by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: No warnings apply
Just after Fingolfin's birth, Fëanor makes a gift for his father. For Oloriel.
To Forgive by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: No warnings apply
For Rinnor, three fixed-length ficlets about forgiveness among the Noldor: Feanor on forgiving his half-brother, Maedhros on pardoning the mistakes baby brothers make, and Fingolfin on why forgiveness is essential for the Noldor to defeat Morgoth.
Noldolantë by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Mature Themes
For Oshun, how Maglor devised the Noldolantë. 2008 MEFA nominee.
Light of the Westering Sun by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Mature Themes
For Unsung Heroine, a series of double drabbles about the life of Haleth and how it touched, briefly and in love, upon that of Caranthir. MEFA 2008 nominee.
For What I Wait by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Suicide, Character Death, Mature Themes
For Hannah, an "AU in which Fëanor outlives all of his children." Fëanor and Maglor, together at the end. MEFA 2008 nominee.
The Ghost in the Garden by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Mature Themes
A frightening experience one night in Doriath leads Galadriel to consider the irreconcilable differences between Sindar and Noldor. For Marta. 2008 MEFA nominee.
The Coronation by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: No warnings apply
For Allie, Nerdanel, Finarfin, and Eärwen on the day of Finarfin's coronation.
Surprise by Dawn Felagund
Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate)
Mahtan on the birth of his daughter Nerdanel: on lives changed and dark destinies fulfilled. For Rhapsody.
MEFA 2008 nominee.
