The Maedhros Saga
Series compiled by Ithilwen
A series of connected stories chronicling the life of Maedhros, eldest son of Feanor.
Fanworks in "The Maedhros Saga"
Taking the Sword by Ithilwen
Warnings: No warnings apply
Maedhros learns the art of swordfighting, and discovers his true talent.
Necessary Sacrifices by Ithilwen
Warnings: No warnings apply
After his rescue, Maedhros has a decision to make. Which will he sacrifice in the end: his pride, or his vengeance?
All Hang Together by Ithilwen
Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild)
Fingon rides to Himring to hear a proposal from Maedhros. Warning: Adult sexual themes.
The Heir of Fëanor by Ithilwen
Warnings: Violence (Moderate)
Maedhros and Maglor at last regain the Silmarils. But have they redeemed their Oath? Violence, disturbing themes.
The Wine-Dark Sea by Ithilwen
Warnings: Mature Themes, Violence (Graphic)
A view of the Kinslaying through Maedhros's eyes. Warning: violent and disturbing imagery.
The Cold Hill of Himring by Ithilwen
Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate)
Maedhros is disturbed by a visit with his cousin Fingon. Warning: Adult themes.
My Brother's Keeper by Ithilwen
Warnings: No warnings apply
Following the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, Maglor makes a terrible mistake. Disturbing themes.
Comes the Dawn by Ithilwen
Warnings: Mature Themes
Maedhros enters the Halls of Mandos, and his final fate is revealed. Adult themes.
Captive of Fate by Ithilwen
Warnings: No warnings apply
Maedhros reflects while hanging from Thangorodrim
The Echo of Your Lamentation by Ithilwen
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Maedhros and Fingon have a conversation about the Valar. Warning: Adult themes.
Easy is the Descent by Ithilwen
Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Violence (Moderate)
The sons of Fëanor attempt to regain the Silmarils from Dior. Warnings for violence and disturbing themes.
If Wishes Were Horses by Ithilwen
Warnings: No warnings apply
Maedhros and Fingon meet for the first time.
The Glitter of Metal by Ithilwen
Warnings: Violence (Mild)
Wounded in body and spirit by Morgoth, a now-crippled Maedhros struggles to redefine his sense of identity. Warning: Mildly disturbing themes.
The Thrall by Ithilwen
Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Violence (Graphic)
A young Elf joins Maedhros's personal staff, and in the course of his duties discovers some disturbing facts about his childhood hero. Graphic violence, disturbing themes.
Falling to a Low Place by Ithilwen
Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Violence (Moderate)
The surviving sons of Fëanor attempt to regain the Silmaril from Elwing. Warnings for violence and disturbing themes.