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Responses to the Tengwar Challenge in which first letters spell out the name of a tengwa: 1) Early Encounter (Nerdanel, Indis); 2) Numenorean Lullaby (Almarian, Aldarion); 3) Tink-Tink (Telchar); 4) Such lamps as once shone in Khazad-dum (Celebrimbor).
A collection of Silmarillion-centric drabbles written for the Tengwar Challenge. Short and sweet!
For the Tengwar challenge, four poems in which Beleriand and Middle-Earth are threatened by flames (once from each cardinal direction).
Examining the relationship between Andreth and Finrod as shown in the Athrabeth.
Grandfather brings a treat back from Valmar.
Something not seen since the Years of the Trees comes to light. (A sequel of sorts to What A Tangled Web We Weave...)
Lembas speaks out.
“You,” Fingon pronounced, “are drunk. I am not going to give you anyone’s name just so you can make up a silly drunken ballad."
Two queens of the Noldor discuss motherhood.
Artworks created for the "Tengwar" challenge
Drabbles for the Tengwar challenge, featuring Elemmakil and Laegwen
Fingon attacks Himring; Maedhros defends. A calligraphy piece done for the Hungarian Tolkien Society's Mailing Competition.
Bilbo recounts, in verse, the attempt of Gandalf, Beorn, and him to cross the Forest River after the Battle of Five Armies. Written for the Hungarian Tolkien Society's 2024 Mailing Competition.
Éomer Éadig is dead, and Aragorn meditates on losing his friends.
The Giving Tree, but Beren and Luthien. Written for the Tengwar prompt, “Aldi.”
In Tol Eressëa, Celebrían and Galadriel talk about Arwen. Written for the "It Comes in Threes" challenge, inspired by Maiden, Mother and Crone.
Eight emblems for the eight most powerful of the Valar. Drawn for "Scribbles and Drabbles" 2021.
For the Tengwar prompt challenge.
All 36 prompts plus bonus chapter
Maglor prepares some Instructional Art for the Sindar to learn from at the Mereth Aderthad.
It's a nice evening and Laurendil is trying to teach Rog to dance.
Plusieurs petites histoires qui parle de Pengolodh et Salgant pendant des moments differents.
Ecthelion tries to braid Glorfindel's hair.
The three atmospheres of Arda celebrated in three drabbles and three photos...
Or, Three Attempts to Get Out of Archery Practice