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Mereth Aderthad Interview: Interview with Stella Getreuer-Kostrouch by Quente
Quente discusses Stella's upcoming Mereth Aderthad presentation "Cherished antagonist, despised protagonist – a defence of Elu Thingol," her connection to this character, and what it takes to rescue a character from fandom disdain.
Mereth Aderthad Interview: Interview with Acha Rezak (Quente) by Shadow
Shadow discusses Acha's upcoming Mereth Adethad presentation "Mythmakers vs. the made myths: Exploring a reader’s levels of religious alienation and connection in works about and by J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis" and her reading of Tolkien's books as inclusive of all religions.
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New Challenge: Dark Matter
This month's challenge is anti-prompts: tropes, words, and strategies to avoid when creating your fanwork.
[Writing] Clear Pebbles of the Rain by StarSpray
But at the very end of the letter she spoke of one more prisoner that Elladan and Elrohir had discovered in one of the deepest dungeons of Dol Guldur, locked away behind a door unopened in so long that the hinges had rusted.
Maglor has been rescued from Dol Guldur, and now faces…
[Link Collection] Tolkien Connections by Various Creators
If you love The New York Times' game Connections, this collection includes Tolkien-themed Connections games featured in our newsletter.
[Reference] Interview with Stella Getreuer-Kostrouch by Quente by Stella Getreuer-Kostrouch, Quente
Stella Getreuer-Kostrouch has always felt deeply connected to the character of Elu Thingol. In this interview, Quente asks about this connection and how Stella sees Thingol as unjustly treated by many in the fandom.
[Writing] Anticipatory Grief by StarSpray
Dear Elrond, It feels a little silly to be writing this to you while you are sleeping right next to me, but I cannot sleep.
[Writing] Tyelkormo's Great Escape by Aprilertuile
Tyelkormo was currently outside the house, hiding from his mother.
It was nearly winter and every winter was peak matchmaking activity time in Tirion’s palace. So Nerdanel focused more on her sons at this period since she wanted them to make a good impression so they could find a…
[Writing] On Pleading, and An Older Brother by awwyeah107
A oneshot on the complex relationship of Maglor, Maedhros, and giving.
For Maedhros & Maglor Week 2025.
[Writing] Sounds of War by daughterofshadows
An army marches to the War of Wrath.
Dark Matter
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Companies, Clubs, and Cliques
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Interview with Stella Getreuer-Kostrouch by Quente by Stella Getreuer-Kostrouch, Quente
Stella Getreuer-Kostrouch has always felt deeply connected to the character of Elu Thingol. In this interview, Quente asks about this connection and how Stella sees Thingol as unjustly treated by many in the fandom.
Interview with Acha Rezak (Quente) by Shadow by Acha Rezak (Quente), daughterofshadows
Shadow spoke to Acha Rezak about her upcoming presentation for Mereth Aderthad, which reads Tolkien less as a Catholic Christian work and more as a world inclusive of many religions, especially in its focus on nature and landscapes
Vidumavi of the Northmen by Secondborn
A seemingly minor character, Vidumavi's story illustrates the themes of fellowship, the fading of faerie, and the dangers of racial hierarchy.
Part of our Themed Collection series for our newsletter, this collection features fiction, artwork, and essays that transcend the idea of Orcs as the enemy, instead considering their humanity.
Alliterative Verse for Arda by Rhunedhel
Part of our Themed Collection series for our newsletter, this collection features alliterative poems about Middle-earth.
[Writing] Paradox of the Fourth Age by Alassante
One wrong decision can make a world of difference. When one of the Fellowship makes the mistake, the consequences are so severe that only the Valar can repair it. But will they?
Glorfindel daughter's life is in Elrohir's hands and only she remembers th eir love for each other. The fate of…
[Writing] By Mirrormere by bunn
A new Age dawns, and Moria is retaken at last.
[Writing] Beneath the Bitter Rain by bunn
The Gardens of the Entwives are fallen, but two Entwives remain.
March of the Quendi 2025
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March 2025 Calls for Papers and Proposals
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B2MeM 2025: Basketball Championship
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Teitho February/March Challenge: Resolution
The theme for the February/March Teitho contest is resolution in all its various meanings.
Blind Fic Exchange
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Summary: Maglor watches Maedhros consign his Silmaril to its right place in the earth. Then Maglor casts his Silmaril into the waters. Major Characters: Maedhros, Maglor Major Relationships: Genre: General Challenges: Rating: General Warnings: Character Death |
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| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 762 |
| Posted on 28 August 2009 | Updated on 28 August 2009 |
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