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The king's natural philosophers are an elite group of men of science in Armenelos. When one of them is discovered to be (apparently) a woman in disguise, he is expelled from their ranks. Unfortunately, his youth and beauty draw the interest of the king, and there is no one with the power to protect him, not even the High Priest himself, although to the philosopher's surprise, Tar-Mairon tries...
A possible origin story for the Mouth of Sauron.
Estel enjoys the view of the starry winter sky
There is no escaping guilt.
Or,
Maedhros finds another orphan in the woods.
First Age 116: in the foothills of the Orocani Mountains, west of Hildórien and far, far east of Beleriand.
Woman meets Maia in four perfect drabbles.
First Age 116: in the foothills of the Orocani Mountains—west of Hildórien and far, far east of Beleriand.
Woman meets Maia in four 100-word drabbles
These are the first fanfics I ever read, and they are all truly fabulous and absolutely timeless and 100% recommended!
He is dead. His heart is still beating, but he is dead.
Berion, captain of Barad Eithel under King Fingon, laments Fingon's death and the loss of his home.
Orcs: a treatise on dissection.
A minor incident during the Fall of Eregion: no, this is not about the Gwaith-i-Mirdain or Celebrimbor, it is about the Dyers' Guild. Not one for the history books, but the Eldar remember...
The news of the Second Kinslaying arrives on Balar among the Falathrim. They are all shocked and horrified, but for one of them, it poses a specific problem.
In the aftermath of the second kinslaying, Maglor and Maedhros are faced with the disappearance of a pair of twins: Eluréd and Elurín.
Years later, another pair of twins—this time under the Fëanorians’ care—are missing: Elrond and Elros.
[3 chapters, posted over 3 consecutive days.]
For the Tengwar prompt challenge.
All 36 prompts plus bonus chapter
A Dwarf, a Man, and an Elf race across a grassy plain... Except that these three are original characters of the First Age racing across the plain of Ard-galen and their plight is rather different.
Ar-Pharazôn takes part in the first ceremony of the new Temple, and Zigûr is there to help him.
An origin story for the crebain, following a Dunlending OC. Written for the second B2MEM 2024 Drabble Race, for the prompt "bird nest".
Harad, Second Age. Tar-Ardamin's favourite dancer comes back to him.
Idril and Meleth (my OC) welcome Finduilas, Niënor, and other refugees into Havens after the Fall of Doriath, hoping they can start anew there. Finduilas's daughter is distraught about the situation. Also, how did Finduilas and Niënor make it to the Havens after the Fall of Doriath?
Barhador was so not prepared for getting his period.
Elrond’s efforts to heal Gil-galad from a vicious attack bring feelings to the surface that can no longer be ignored.
A Gil-galad/Elrond first time fic.
Written for the 2024 My Slashy Valentine.
Prequel to Under the Ragged Thorn.
Patrols upon the Ard-Galen are rarely events of great fanfare during times of peace.
In Ost-in-Edhil, Narin gets a look at her wife's new sculpture.
Rog helps a visitor with his prosthesis.
Early in the Second Age, Gil-galad receives an important collaborator.