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Biography:   Obsessions: Tolkien, poetry.

Favourite authors: J.R.R. Tolkien, George MacDonald, C.S. Lewis, Alexandre Dumas, Lewis Carroll, and Charles Dickens, among others.

Favourite poets: J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert Frost, Emily Brontë, Edgar Allen Poe, Longfellow, William Blake.

Age: 28.

Aspirations: become a philologist, publish books that bring old tales (i.e. mythology) to life.

I love it when people read and review my work.
bullet Huan, the Tale of a Hound by Nerdanel Last Updated: 6/30/2010
The story of Beren and Lúthien is renowned among Elves and Men. But what of the third hero of that story? Here, at last, is Huan's tale, told from his own perspective.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/30/2010
bullet Iron Flame: The Story of Túrin Turambar by Nerdanel Last Updated: 3/2/2007
The story of Túrin Turambar told in a dramatic script format. It is supposed to be a movie, but in that case it would be about seven hours long (but we would all go see it, wouldn't we?) I have tried to give a comprehensive, as well as deep look at the life to Túrin. Why did he do the things he did? Why did he act in such a way? What were his motivations, his desires, his hopes? I hope this will give every reader a deeper look at Túrin, my favourite character in the Silmarillion, who is so often
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 31 Published: 3/19/2005
bullet How Shall I Find Rest? by Nerdanel Last Updated: 9/28/2006
Frodo's thought after his return to the Shire once the War of the Ring was complete.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/28/2006
bullet Olórë Mallë by Nerdanel Last Updated: 4/29/2006
“This was a time of joy to the children, for it was mostly at this hour that a new comrade would come down the lane called the Olórë Mallë or the Path of Dreams. It has been said to me that that lane ran by devious routes to the homes of Men… Now in this place of gardens a high gate of lattice-work that shone golden in the dusk opened upon the lane of dreams, and from there led winding paths of high box to the fairest of all gardens.” The Book of Lost Tales, The Cottage of Lost Play by J.R.R.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/29/2006
bullet Your Light Has Drawn Me Out of Darkness by Nerdanel Last Updated: 4/29/2006
After Finrod Felagund returned from the Halls of Mandos, he sought first Amarië of the Vanyar, and as a token of his love and devotion he wrote this poem for her. A Tribute to Finrod and Amarië.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 4/29/2006
bullet A Song of Valinor -or- Lament for the Two Trees by Nerdanel Last Updated: 4/29/2006
Maglor sits by a stream and contemplates the fall of his family, and of the better days that are gone forever.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/29/2006
bullet Laer Cú Beleg by Nerdanel Last Updated: 4/10/2005
Túrin's song for Beleg at the Pools of Ivrin. Originally written for my screenplay of Narn i Hin Húrin. Three sonnets.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/10/2005
bullet The Pathway of Dreams by Nerdanel Last Updated: 2/27/2005
A young boy travels on Olorë Mallë, Pathway of Dreams, and returns with something more than memories to mortal lands.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/27/2005
bullet Conversations Among the Eldar by Nerdanel Last Updated: 2/21/2005
Many years after the Wars in Beleriand, Beleg comes back to Middle-earth, and finds Daeron, still wandering, and tries to convince him to come back to Valinor. (Technically AU, since there is no account of Beleg coming back to Middle-earth after his death). Also features Maglor. For Eruanneth, who inspired this tale.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 2/21/2005
bullet Lindë Nerdanelo by Nerdanel Last Updated: 2/2/2005
Upon the departure of Fëanor and her sons after the Darkening of Valinor, Nerdanel, filled with sorrow and bitterness of heart, reflects on the past and present of her life and her family. Five sonnets.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/2/2005
bullet The Dark Isle by Nerdanel Last Updated: 11/30/2004
Beren and Lúthien (and Huan's) sojourn in Tol-in-Gaurhoth, described in poetic verse. Rated PG-13 for descriptions of violence (nothing graphic).
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 11/30/2004
bullet Religion in Middle-earth by Nerdanel Last Updated: 10/24/2004
This is an essay discussing the issue of organized religion in Middle-earth. Was there any, and if so, what?
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/24/2004
bullet Estel by Nerdanel Last Updated: 9/27/2004
Finrod and Balan (Bëor) work together to stop a pneunomia epidemic in Balan's camp. Writen co-jointly by Alassiel and Nerdanel.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/27/2004
bullet The Pathway of Dreams (II) by Nerdanel Last Updated: 7/31/2004
This is a poem about a young boy who travels on the Olórë Mallë, Pathway of Dreams, and goes to the Gardens of Lórien in the Hidden Lands. Upon his return, however, he is not sure whether his journey there was just a dream, or reality ... (revised version).
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/31/2004
bullet Maeglin's Sonnets by Nerdanel Last Updated: 7/3/2004
These are sonnets by Maeglin to Idril which reflect his change over the years, from when he first comes to Gondolin, until the time when he is being tormented by Morgoth, and Gondolin's destruction has come.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 7/3/2004
bullet The Darkness Will Never Pass Away by Nerdanel Last Updated: 6/27/2004
After his death, Gwindor reflects on his life. Through all the darkness of his life, how can he not lose hope? Rated PG-13 for angst, darkness and violence. Gwindor, Gelmir, Turin, Beleg, Finduilas.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/27/2004
bullet Maeglin's Song to Idril by Nerdanel Last Updated: 4/30/2004
Maeglin writes a love poem to Idril.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 4/30/2004