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."
It is written that Melkor was imprisoned in the depths of Mandos for Three Aeons after his capture in Middle Earth. Studies in modern times have proven that true solitary confinement leads to madness and that interaction with others is essential to mental stability and healing. Yet, Melkor sat isolated and alone - was he already insane, or did his extreme solitude tip the balance and plunge him into deeper madness. I present a conversation between Melkor and Namo written for the Taboo challenge categories of Murder, Cannibalism, Ostracism and Exile and Consequences.
A poem about Eluréd and Elurín's tragic fate.
The Sindar will not conform, in names, trust, or Kings.
Elu, Nimloth, and Oropher are reborn rulers in a society that sees them as primatives.
An Orc dies; what happens when he wakes up again in the Halls of Mandos and is forced to remember that he too belonged to the race of the Eldar?
One day in the life of young Thranduil - from a quiet moment with his mother, to time spent with his friend Galion, to an uncomfortable talk with his father, and an eavesdropped conversation hinting at the resurgence of darker days.
Curufin is troubled, and Fëanor decides to talk to him. Fluff!
A poem in tribute of Fingon, High King of the Noldor, he who deserved everything and got nothing.
Mahtan's kin are a bit fuzzier than the average elf.
Legolas meets the sons of Elrond.
Gondolin falls, and Maeglin has one last mission to fulfill: kill Tuor and claim Idril as his own.
This collection will include ficlets and other short pieces which deal with Elros and his descendants.
. . . but Elros his brother chose to abide with Men. And from these brethren alone has come among Men the blood of the Firstborn and a strain of the spirits divine that were before Arda; for they were the sons of Elwing, Dior’s daughter, Lúthien’s son, child of Thingol and Melian; and Eärendil their father was the son of Idril Celebrindal, Turgon’s daughter of Gondolin. –The Silmarillion.
For bunn.
The first chapter was written in response to a request by Bunn for an Elros drabble.
Elrond meets his foster-father Maglor again, after the fall of Beleriand.
There is mention of the deaths of Elros and Maedhros in this, but neither is described in detail.
A chance encounter: a captain of Gondor crosses paths with Finduilas and her young child. (Written in 2011.)
Dís wishes to know her home and her enemy.
Drabbles or any other really short fics
Purple is the colour of deepest mourning, but in the last days of Numenor a young woman chooses to defy convention.
Ilmarë hovered outside that small cool patch of twilight, and called gently to her old friend, beckoning her. I want to show you something, she said. Come away with me, to the stars.
The story of the second companion of Finrod and Beren to die in the dungeons of Tol-in-Gaurhoth.
This is mainly Idril gushing over what a hunk Tuor is. I'm pretty sure that's canon.
I owe a thank you again to IgnobleBard for a quick and dirty Beta read.
Beren has done this before, carrying the names of the dead.
Lacking experience sometimes means making mistakes and can have unexpected consequences. Like making new friends, or finding love.
(First chapter rewritten and extended)
The story of the fourth companion of Finrod and Beren to die in the dungeons of Tol-in-Gaurhoth.
Melian tries to help Finrod.
Fingolfin orders the separation of Finrod and Glorfindel.