Ancestors

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As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the publication of The Silmarillion and in honor of Grandparents' Day, this month's theme is Ancestors. For this month's challenge, create a fanwork in which a character's resemblance or connection to an ancestor plays a central role.This challenge is completely open, without prompts, although feel free to chat in the comments on Dreamwidth to ask for or suggest more specific prompt ideas if you want.

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Shore Beyond the Shadowy Sea by Quente

In which Elfwine goes to sea to find himself, but finds Beleriand instead, and then finds himself.

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Ulmo sends another human in a swan crest to Gondolin, with expected results.

  • This tale is a paean (and sequel of sorts) to Bunn’s work, the Undying Lands. This will have a few spoilers, so you might go and read this glorious work, and the one before it.
  • But long story short, Beleriand is back, and Fëanor might have built a few pathways between Middle-earth and Beleriand, just for fun.

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Daughter of the House of Beor by StarSpray

Whenever he came to visit, or when they were in company together, Elwing was aware of Finrod watching her, searching her face as though he was looking for something. (A double-drabble)

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Bits and Pieces Under 300 Words by sallysavestheday

An evolving collection of little bits and drabbles, too short to publish on their own.

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With Lights and Holly and Songs of Good Cheer by cuarthol

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.

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Finwë’s Nose by oshun

Celebrían goes into labor. Galadriel is there to help. (Don't worry no graphic childbirth details here.) Crack fic.

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Their Uncle's Children by LadyBrooke

Maedhros looks at the sleeping twins and says they look like their great-grandfather.

Maglor knows Maedhros thinks Elrond and Elros look like someone else, as well.

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The Promise by Tyelca

Young Fëanor has nightmares. Finwë offers comfort to his only son.

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Fewer Words, Without Song by IgnobleBard

The story of Beren and Lúthien told as a fairy tale.

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A Parting Of The Ways by Grundy

Elros sets sail for the new land promised to Men in the morning. But he'd like to talk to his brother before he leaves.

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The Witnesses by Himring

Aragorn is told about his ancestors by those who saw them with their own eyes.

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The Flight of Birds by grey_gazania

Elrond and Elros have recently arrived on Balar, and Elrond is not happy to be back among his mother's people. But with some help from his brother, he begins to see Elwing in a different light.

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Ashes of the Past by Lyra

On the eve of her wedding, a young Sinda makes a shocking discovery about her family history.

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Amon-sûl. by hennethgalad

After learning his true name from Elrond, Aragorn rides to Amon-sûl with Glorfindel.

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