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This is a Writing fanwork "A Greater Still": The Importance of Song in Tolkien's Creation Myth by Dawn Felagund

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Tolkien's creation story the Ainulindalë includes many archetypal elements. This essay explores the deus faber or god-as-maker element and why creation from vocal song is vitally important to legendarium.

Major Characters: No major characters listed
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Nonfiction/Meta Challenges: B2MeM 2018
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 3 March 2018 Updated on 3 March 2018
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This is a Writing fanwork A Ponderous Tome by oshun

Sweet piece dealing with Elrond and Elros' fostering with Maglor and Maedhros.

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A short character study of a youthful Elrond and a reflection on an aspect of his relationship with Maedhros and Maglor; in response to Day 26 of the B2MeM challenge. The prompt is: “a teacher who played a key role . . . . write a character who educated his people in some way.”

MEFA 2009,  Third Place - First Age and Prior:
Featuring Maedhros or Maglor
Tree and Flower Awards 2013, First Place
Favorite Characerization of Elrond

Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Maedhros, Maglor
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: General Challenges: Ankle Biters, B2MeM 2009
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 26 March 2009 Updated on 26 March 2009
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This is a Writing fanwork Dogfight by Lilith

A fantastic look at Lúthien and Sauron's confrontation.

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A alternate universe version of the infamous dogfight at Tol-in-Gaurhoth, featuring a female version of Sauron, a conflicted Luthien and a valiant Huan. 

 

Major Characters: Huan, Lúthien Tinúviel, Sauron
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Alternate Universe Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: General Warnings: Violence (Mild)
Posted on 22 November 2010 Updated on 22 November 2010
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This is a Writing fanwork Down by the Hallowed Pool by Elleth

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After rescuing the Hobbits from the Barrow-downs, Tom Bombadil takes a blue brooch from the pile of barrow-treasures to bring to Goldberry, reminiscing about its bearer. This is her story.

For International Day of Femslash 2014.

Major Characters: Goldberry, Original Character(s)
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Slash/Femslash Challenges: International Day of Femslash
Rating: Adult Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic)
Posted on 19 July 2014 Updated on 19 July 2014
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This is a Writing fanwork Driftwood by pandemonium_213

A spectacular look at Annatar and Elrond's meeting, leading to the rejection of the former from entering Lindon.

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When mortal fishermen rescue a half-drowned elf-man from the northern sea, Elrond's help is requested.   Elrond travels to the village of Mousehole, hard against Lindon's northern border, to find the recovering survivor who tells Elrond of his background and his mission, which promises to bring the innovations and wonders of Aman to Lindon. Elrond is intrigued as he attempts to discover just who this mysterious fellow is. 

MEFA 2011 Winner.  First Place, Second Age and Early Third Age, General

Major Characters: Elrond, Sauron
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: General Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Teens Warnings: Violence (Mild)
Posted on 27 January 2011 Updated on 27 January 2011
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This is a Writing fanwork Exodus of the Noldor by Writing Gecko

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After the Exile of the Noldor, Arafinwe and Aule reflect on things which can be fixed, and those that cannot.

Major Characters: Aulë, Finarfin
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn
Posted on 25 September 2017 Updated on 25 September 2017
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This is a Writing fanwork Fairer Than Ivory or Pearls by Zdenka

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Míriel has a mysterious encounter after a Festival of Uinen at Rómenna. Much later, facing death for herself and her people, she makes a bargain with the Lady of the Seas.

Major Characters: Tar-Míriel, Tar-Palantir, Uinen
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Slash/Femslash Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Teens Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Mild)
Posted on 2 December 2018 Updated on 2 December 2018
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This is a Writing fanwork Fírimar by Ithilwen

Wonderful story about Finrod intwined with mortal history.

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Do the Elves in Aman ever look back at Middle Earth?

Major Characters: Finrod Felagund
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: General Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 10 May 2009 Updated on 10 May 2009
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This is a Writing fanwork Himling Isle by Himring

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During the Third Age, Maglor returns to Himling, the island which was the top of Himring Hill in the First Age.

His contemplations are interrupted by unexpected visitors.

Major Characters: Maglor
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General Challenges: Around the Fire
Rating: Teens Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 4 September 2016 Updated on 2 September 2021
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This is a Writing fanwork If Death is Kind by Naltariel

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Glorfindel during his stay in Mandos. First of the Morning Light series. Nominated for MEFA 2009.

Major Characters: Ecthelion of the Fountain, Eönwë, Glorfindel, Mandos, Manwë, Nienna, Turgon, Vairë, Valar
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Drama Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Teens Warnings: Character Death, Sexual Content (Mild), Violence (Moderate)
Posted on 10 May 2009 Updated on 10 October 2009
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This is a Writing fanwork Lonely Isle of Himling by StarSpray

Awesome AU fic.

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Eluréd and Elurín go exploring on Himling, and find someone rather unexpected.

Major Characters: Elrond, Eluréd, Elurín, Maglor
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: General Challenges: B2MeM 2018
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 3 March 2018 Updated on 3 March 2018
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This is a Writing fanwork Miracles Great and Small by janeways

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Spending the holidays with your family is always difficult. Especially if you've disowned them.
Or, Celebrimbor discovers you can choose your own family (sometimes, it's even the people you're related to).

Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Elrond, Erestor, Gil-galad, Maglor
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: General Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 2 December 2018 Updated on 2 December 2018
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This is a Writing fanwork One Last Spring by anthropologyarda

Avari + Round Earth = love.

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The world is changing. Strange dreams drive an Avari chieftain to embark on a quest, where he unknowingly stumbles upon his people's doom.

Major Characters: Avari, Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s)
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn
Posted on 28 September 2017 Updated on 28 September 2017
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This is a Writing fanwork Sacrifice by SurgicalSteel

Thought-provoking story about the various reasons people have to do things.

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Not everyone involved with the sacrifices at Armenelos were believers.

Major Characters: Original Character(s), Sauron
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Drama, Horror Challenges: Akallabêth in August
Rating: Adult Warnings: Mature Themes, Violence (Graphic)
Posted on 22 August 2009 Updated on 22 August 2009
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This is a Writing fanwork Swan Song by Ithilwen

A stupendous, heartrending tale of a broken Maglor's return to Valinor.

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A terribly wounded Maglor finally makes his way back to Valinor, where he finds things have changed greatly during his long absence.  Will he be able to come to terms with his injuries and find new meaning in his life?   Warnings for psychiatric violence and medical squick, dubiously consensual (and somewhat graphic) sex, plus general weirdness.

Major Characters: Maedhros, Maglor, Nerdanel, Original Character(s)
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Drama, Het Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Adult Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate)
Posted on 7 July 2009 Updated on 9 July 2009
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This is a Writing fanwork The Apprentice by pandemonium_213

Intriguing look at the Elves of the Gwaith-i-Mirdain. The main character is superbly written.

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An ambitious young Noldorin man of Ost-in-Edhil lands a coveted appointment as an apprentice to the most skilled master smith of the Gwaith-i-Mirdain: Istyar Aulendil. The apprentice's mentor, a prodigy of the Aulënossë, has been sent to Middle-earth by the Valar and has knowledge of exotic and wondrous technology. Istyar Aulendil also has notoriously high standards. The apprentice must meet his mentor's expectations if he is to become a journeyman and work on an important new initiative.

MEFA 2008: First Place, Villains, General.

 

Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Original Character(s), Sauron
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Drama, General, Science Fiction Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Adult Warnings: Rape/Nonconsensual Sex, Expletive Language, Violence (Moderate)
Posted on 4 August 2007 Updated on 4 August 2007
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This is a Writing fanwork The Dead That Live by fortunaavversa

Gorgeous Beren/Lúthien art.

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Beren and Lúthien win a Silmaril. (Artwork)

Major Characters: Beren, Lúthien Tinúviel
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn
Posted on 9 October 2017 Updated on 9 October 2017
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This is a Writing fanwork The Doggerland Skull by Huinare

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Two academics discuss a recently-excavated prehistoric skeleton.

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Written for B2MeM 2015, in response to a prompt by Samtyr about a contemporary archaeological discovery proving the past existence of Elves + Elves still living covertly in Middle-earth.

Major Characters: Original Character(s)
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Experimental, General Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 9 April 2015 Updated on 9 April 2015
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This is a Writing fanwork The Far Side of the World by SurgicalSteel

Wonderful story utilizing the "Myths Transformed" round world.

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During the reign of Tar-Ancalimë, a group of Númenórean mariners find something that surprises and alarms them in their explorations.

Major Characters: No major characters listed
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: Adventure Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: Teens Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 8 March 2009 Updated on 8 March 2009
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This is a Writing fanwork Visitation by Elleth

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After the Fellowship's departure from Lothlórien, Galadriel receives a nightly visit and a summons she has long hoped for.

Major Characters: Galadriel, Varda
Major Relationships: No major characters listed
Genres: General Challenges: No challenge listed
Rating: General Warnings: No warnings apply
Posted on 2 June 2015 Updated on 2 June 2015
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Favorite Creators

pandemonium_213

I love her Sauron and how she brings science into Middle-earth.


SurgicalSteel

A wonderful writer who brings in opposing or different viewpoints in such a way they fit seamlessly into Middle-earth.