A Sense of History: Straight Road
The next in a series of articles about ships passing to and from the West, Simon uses "The Fall of Númenor" to attempt to arrive at Tolkien's reading of the exordium to "Beowulf."
In Post-First Age Valinor, Finrod and Elwing create a new custom to share with one another, to keep them connected to their past and kin.
A lanterne poem, in response to January's formal challenge at the Tolkien Short Fanworks community on Dreamwidth.
Silver light poured through the windows, catching and refracting on the crystals hung about the room, twinkling like tiny stars. The court of Tirion was particularly splendid that evening, Indis thought as she sat upon the dais beside Finwë, watching the dancing. A rare event: all of their children and grandchildren were present, and even Fëanáro seemed to be in good spirits as he twirled about the floor with Ëarwen.
But still Indis felt uneasy.
Elwing lets the twins help her in the kitchen.
Elrond and Gandalf chat about Glamdring.
The line of Dol Amroth have often given birth to dreamers, people who see things invisible to others - some claim it a curse, some a blessing carried by their ancient Elven blood.
Imrahil, fresh from the battle of the Pelennor, names it loss.
Or hope?
Edhellos has escaped, with a handful of others, from the battle in which her husband Angrod died. She has a request to make.
Beleg and Túrin at Dor-Cúarthol, protecting the land together. Drawn in the style of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
Celeborn misses Galadriel on a snowy night in Eregion. Ósanwë helps a little.
Two friends discuss their fears and hopes on the shores of Cuiviénen.
Maglor and Maedhros lead the remnants of their people into Ossiriand to escape the worst of the War of Wrath.
After Sauron's defeat and the return of the army to Minas Tirith, Éomer goes to see his sister and finds her changed.
Celebrimbor travels to Númenor and finds a new direction to his life.
Two figures under autumn/winter mallorn trees in the golden wood of Lothlórien.
The letters exchanged between Maedhros Fëanorion and Elwing Dioriel, c. FA 534-537.
Galadriel, based on a Greek vase painting of Circe.
Something out near the entrance to the bay caught his eye. It was a small, dark shape on the water, slowly growing larger. As it passed into Eldamar out of Belegaer, Eärendil felt his breath catch. “Elwing,” he said.
“I see it.” She leaned farther out of the window, as though those few inches might grant her a better look. She had one hand raised to shield her eyes from the sun’s glare. “It looks like—”
“Yes, but it can’t be.”
Maedhros and Maglor have stolen the Silmarils and disappeared. Beleriand is sinking. Finarfin, Gil-Galad, and all the people moving east pay a visit to Amon Ereb, assuming that the Sons of Fëanor returned there.
Instead, they find Elrond and Elros.
In which Maedhros dies and has some explaining to do to his family.
After being called out by Eru in front of everyone, Melkor wants to be alone. Manwe tries to talk to his brother and make him see reason.
Saeros' daughter reflects on the life and actions of her father.
“Kementári,” she prays, “please forgive me. I have failed to protect even this fragment of your creation.”
After the death of Thingol, Melian seeks guidance.
Elrond Half-elven is the newest addition to Gil-galad's court in Mithlond. One night separated from the fawning crowd, Celebrimbor confronts him about their pasts' unique relationship after learning something Elrond has tried to keep hidden.
Daeron thinks about his life in Doriath, writing letters he'll never send and wishing things were different so he could see Maglor again.
For Tolkien Latin American & Caribbean Week
Ink (black and gold) and watercolor on cardstock paper.