Tolkien Meta Week Starts December 8!
Join us December 8-14, here and on Tumblr, as we share our thoughts, musings, rants, and headcanons about all aspects of Tolkien's world.
The death of Fëanor and its immediate aftermath as narrated by Maedhros, and how the story took its shape as we know it. MEFA Nominee 2009. Thank you, Lyra! Won: Second Place in Times: First Age and Prior: Featuring Maedhros or Maglor. Thank you to all who reviewed.
They say, even in the darkest of times and nightmares there is always a light, a silver lining, a hope… It comes in many forms and often in the most unexpected places, events and situations.
It was well known by Erestor and Ereinion, as they were struggling to find their places and roles in the dying society and stay alive in the end of the First Age to the time beyond.
The relationship between Caranthir and Haleth. Adult themes
A young Elf joins Maedhros's personal staff, and in the course of his duties discovers some disturbing facts about his childhood hero. Graphic violence, disturbing themes.
Maeglin at the fall of Gondolin. Graphic violence and adult themes.
The surviving sons of Fëanor attempt to regain the Silmaril from Elwing. Warnings for violence and disturbing themes.
The sons of Fëanor attempt to regain the Silmarils from Dior. Warnings for violence and disturbing themes.
Tar-Míriel's final ascent to the Meneltarma. A "dribble" poem.
Maglor reflect on the events between the Kinslaying at Alqualondë through the Battle under Stars. Violence, disturbing themes.
Glorfindel during his stay in Mandos. First of the Morning Light series. Nominated for MEFA 2009.
Silmarillion adaptation of the folktale The Little Mermaid. A Maia found out that falling in love with Maglor isn't the wisest thing to do.
Fingon musing while facing off against Gothmog. Almost-tribble.
Melkor and Finwë battle in Formenos after the Darkening of Valinor. A sestina.
Finrod expects to hunt Morgoth and finds himself on a very different journey. He has company along the way.
A very light but ambitious confection written mostly for the author’s pleasure wherein JRR Tolkien’s male canon characters are cast in roles from Ian Fleming’s work. Only the crazy plot belongs to the author.
Finwe was the first elf killed in Valinor. This is about his final moments.
Written for ALEC's October Challenge - Death and Undead Things
2009 MEFA 2nd Place Winner, Races: Elves: House of Finwe
An elf perishes on the dread crossing of the Helcaraxë.
Set after the battle of Unnumbered Tears, the life of Caranthir till his death during the sack of Doriath
A short story addressing one of The Silmarillion's most famous open ends: What happened to Maglor?
The story of the last sacrifice offered to Morgoth by Numenor, told in four true drabbles from the perspectives of four OCs.
During the attack on Sirion, Maglor is reminded of past deeds. (300 words)
The death of Huan, the Hound of Valinor, as seen through his eyes.