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Preferred Name: Mike
Preferred Pronouns: He/him
Member since 27 August 2007.
About Me
Ignoble Bard has written in the Tolkien fandom for well over a decade (his origins are lost in the mists of time with many now-defunct websites including Yahoo Groups slash archives). Many of his stories appear on Archive of Our Own (IgnobleBard), the SWG (IgnobleBard), and Faerie: Tolkien Fanfiction (IgnobleBard). He has been one of the most regular participants over the years in the Slashy Santa series of fic swaps. Links to stories nominated and placing in the Middle-earth Fanfiction Awards may be found at that site. He writes everything from comedy and crack to high romance and also writes original short stories.
Fanworks by IgnobleBard
In the Heart of the Storm by IgnobleBard
Ossë shows Círdan the passion at the heart of the storm.
| Major Characters: Círdan, Ossë |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Erotica, Romance | Challenges: |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 829 |
| Posted on 16 February 2017 | Updated on 19 February 2022 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Upon the Branching Years by IgnobleBard
Legolas is tasked by Ulmo to travel to Gondolin to make sure history does not again deviate from Eru's plan.
This is a time travel AU wherein Legolas Greenleaf and Legolas of Gondolin are the same person.
Written for the My Slashy Valentine Swap 2021.
| Major Characters: Original Character(s), Ecthelion of the Fountain, Erestor, Galdor of the Tree, Glorfindel, Legolas Greenleaf, Legolas of Gondolin, Turgon |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Character Death, Sexual Content (Moderate), Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 14 | Word Count: 22, 301 |
| Posted on 17 February 2021 | Updated on 2 May 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
No Traveler Returns by IgnobleBard, Tanis
Namo confronts a newly dead Elf.
| Major Characters: Mandos |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Podfic | Challenges: |
| Rating: General | Warnings: |
| Posted on 1 January 2014 | Updated on 7 March 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
The Legacy of Loss by IgnobleBard
At the end of the War of Wrath a follower of Oromë finds a new purpose.
| Major Characters: Lórien, Original Character(s), Oromë |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Drama, General, Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: Start to Finish |
| Rating: General | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 235 |
| Posted on 10 November 2019 | Updated on 10 November 2019 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Fewer Words, Without Song by IgnobleBard
The story of Beren and Lúthien told as a fairy tale.
| Major Characters: Arwen, Beren, Celebrían, Elrond, Huan, Lúthien Tinúviel |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: | Challenges: Ancestors |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 590 |
| Posted on 9 October 2017 | Updated on 9 October 2017 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Your Image in an Antique Book by IgnobleBard
After the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, Maedhros revisits Fingon's fortress.
| Major Characters: Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: Revolution |
| Rating: General | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 176 |
| Posted on 10 March 2017 | Updated on 10 March 2017 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Forever - Give or Take by IgnobleBard
Gil-galad and Celebrimbor have a great life together in Aman, until a certain person from the past shows up.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Elrond, Gil-galad |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 7, 366 |
| Posted on 31 August 2015 | Updated on 31 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Flowers in Amber by IgnobleBard
Elrond travels to Ost-in-Edhil to warn Celebrimbor to be wary of strangers bearing gifts.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Elrond |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Drama, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 8, 240 |
| Posted on 17 June 2015 | Updated on 17 June 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
The Voice of Rage and Ruin by IgnobleBard
A slashy AU horror story set in the Fourth Age. Maglor is living in a small settlement in the woods when a set of mysterious murders threatens to expose his secrets.
| Major Characters: Finrod Felagund, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Alternate Universe, Horror, Mystery, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate), Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 10, 680 |
| Posted on 6 August 2014 | Updated on 6 August 2014 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
An Amethyst Remembrance by IgnobleBard
Edrahil is Finrod's Captain and lover but they must hide their relationship. What will happen when Galadriel comes to visit?
| Major Characters: Edrahil, Finrod Felagund |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Drama, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 271 |
| Posted on 16 February 2014 | Updated on 16 February 2014 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Essence of Dreams by IgnobleBard
Elves and Vala doing what they do best.
| Major Characters: Caranthir, Lórien |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Humor, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Character Death, Expletive Language, Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 568 |
| Posted on 22 February 2013 | Updated on 22 February 2013 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Love's Persistence by IgnobleBard
In the bleak midwinter Haldir awaits a special visitor.
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Haldir |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Drama, Romance | Challenges: |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 065 |
| Posted on 19 January 2011 | Updated on 19 January 2011 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Avar and Away by IgnobleBard
Gondolin welcomes an unusual visitor.
| Major Characters: Original Character(s), Tuor, Turgon |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 6, 303 |
| Posted on 2 February 2010 | Updated on 2 February 2010 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
So Beautiful, So New by IgnobleBard
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After his release from Mandos, Celegorm renews his relationship with Orome.
| Major Characters: Celegorm, Oromë |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 227 |
| Posted on 20 August 2009 | Updated on 20 August 2009 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Sporting Woods by IgnobleBard
Namo takes a stroll through Lórien.
| Major Characters: Mandos |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: B2MeM 2009 |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 531 |
| Posted on 16 March 2009 | Updated on 16 March 2009 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Breath of Forgiveness by IgnobleBard
Maglor thinks over old regrets.
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: B2MeM 2009 |
| Rating: General | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 441 |
| Posted on 5 March 2009 | Updated on 5 March 2009 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
No Traveler Returns by IgnobleBard
Namo confronts a newly dead Elf.
| Major Characters: Mandos |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: |
| Rating: General | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 886 |
| Posted on 21 October 2008 | Updated on 21 October 2008 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
I Ain't Got No Body by IgnobleBard
Glorfindel can't seem to stay out of Mandos.
| Major Characters: Glorfindel, Mandos |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 669 |
| Posted on 5 June 2008 | Updated on 5 June 2008 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Silver Blossoms Blown by IgnobleBard
Varda gets her first look at the Elves
| Major Characters: Varda |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: General | Challenges: |
| Rating: General | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 370 |
| Posted on 7 May 2008 | Updated on 7 May 2008 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Hearts Like the Sea by IgnobleBard
An adventurous Elwe (Thingol) and lonely Nowe (Cirdan) form a friendship before the First Age.
| Major Characters: Círdan, Elu Thingol |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Erotica, Romance | Challenges: |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 6, 926 |
| Posted on 24 December 2007 | Updated on 24 December 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
Co-Created Fanworks
The Beautiful Battlements of the Fortress on Himring Hill by oshun, IgnobleBard
Written at the request of Moetushie-–in the form of a comment fic on her LJ. Not much of a plot, simply Fingon and Maedhros sitting in a room at the top of Himring Hill Castle K-I-S-S-I-N-G. With a Beta read by Ignoble Bard and with some serious help from him in closing it--on the co-writing credit: he wrote the last sentence; I edited it lightly. (Without him, I probably couldn't write at all, too fraught with self doubt.)
| Major Characters: Erestor, Fingon, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: General, Humor, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Teens | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 153 |
| Posted on 13 October 2012 | Updated on 13 October 2012 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
| Table of Contents and Single Chapters | Show All Chapters |
My Fair Lindir by Thranduil Oropherion Redux, IgnobleBard
The following piece is an offering from the musical team of Unlearned (IgnobleBard) & Lowbrow (Yours Truly). A mashup of The Silmarillion and the Broadway musical My Fair Lady. Humor/Parody. Rated Teen for sexual innuendo of all persuasions including male/male. Nothing graphic.
| Major Characters: |
| Major Relationships: |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: |
| Teens | Warnings: |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 11, 219 |
| Posted on 19 January 2014 | Updated on 19 January 2014 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
| Table of Contents and Single Chapters | Show All Chapters |
