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Her mother-name was Nerwen 'man-maiden', and she grew to be tall beyond the measure even of the women of the Noldor; she was strong of body, mind, and will, a match for both the loremasters and the athletes of the Eldar in the days of their youth. Even among the Eldar she was accounted beautiful, and her hair was held a marvel unmatched. It was golden like the hair of her father and her foremother Indis, but richer and more radiant, for its gold was touched by some memory of the star- like silver of her mother; and the Eldar said that the light of the Two Trees, Laurelin and Telperion, had been snared in her tresses. Many thought that this saying first gave to Feanor the thought of imprisoning and blending the light of the Trees that later took shape in his hands as the Silmarils. For Feanor beheld the hair of Galadriel with wonder and delight. He begged three times for a tress, but Galadriel would not give him even one hair. These two kinsfolk, the greatest of the Eldar of Valinor, were unfriends for ever.

The Shibboleth of Feanor, Peoples of Middle-earth, HoME XII

 

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bullet Between the water and the wood by Morcondil Last Updated: 2/22/2020
The Fell Winter: blizzards sweep the plains, wolves attack settlements of Men, and Mirkwood burns. Cast from their home, the survivors of a woodcutters' colony seek refuge with a stranger named Beorn. One of the exiles, a widow with three children, finds herself drawn to this enigmatic savior. Yet though they are safe within the wild man's hall, the winter is long and treacherous.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 2 Published: 2/16/2020
bullet No Man's Child by anoriath Last Updated: 2/21/2020
The & Rangers of the North were few in number and the Wilds over which they ranged was vast. When Aragorn commanded they turn from their other duties to protect the Shire, who must they then leave undefended? What price then did the Dúnedain of the North pay? As seen through the eyes of a woman of the Lord of the Dúnedain’s house, this is an attempt at a tale of the Northlands in the years of Aragorn’s efforts to preserve the Free Peoples of Middle Earth.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 72 Published: 7/1/2006
bullet The Thrum of Tookish Bowstrings by Lindelea Last Updated: 2/21/2020
The son of the Thain learns what is needed to become a Tookish archer. (Story set during Pippin's early years as Thain.) New chapter added: Aim.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 6 Published: 2/9/2020
bullet A Tapestry of Arda by Kaylee Arafinwiel Last Updated: 2/20/2020
Unrelated tales, told in drabble sets from tolkien-weekly, and written to the prompts from the Livejournal. Starting this off with "Not So High A King" - in T.A. 249, the grandson of Isildur ascends Arnor's throne under a rather more distant grandsire's watchful eyes, with a beloved uncle to aid him. "The Hope of the Dunedain" - Aragorn through the years, pre-War of the Ring.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 2 Published: 1/4/2020
bullet A Light in Midwinter by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 2/17/2020
Loved ones gather in Ithilien to celebrate the Solstice and to share Faramir and Eowyn's joy as Eowyn is about to give birth. CHAPTER 6. Eowyn is in labor and Faramir needs distracting! Pippin provides it!
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 6 Published: 1/1/2020
bullet Tales for Teitho by Kaylee Arafinwiel Last Updated: 2/16/2020
A collection of stories for the Teitho (and perhaps other) writing contests, beginning with August 2019's "White Flower's Wilting" - Queen Nimloth at the Fall of Doriath. For December 2019 "Cold" and tolkien-weekly's "Plants" challenges, "Crossing the Helcaraxe" which did not place. Now added: "Their Hour Was Not Yet Come", a tale of Numenor and the Dunedain, which placed first (tied with Altariel)
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 6 Published: 9/16/2019
bullet Blessings of Hope by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 2/16/2020
Written for the Teitho Fanfiction Challenge (Joker 2019 - Rituals). Placed Second. Estel at age fifteen, finally convinces both his Adar and Naneth he is ready to travel on his first tour of duty with his brothers, Elladan and Elrohir. The Blessing that bestowed on all Elven warriors is bestowed on Estel.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 2/16/2020
bullet My Drabbles from Tolkien Weekly by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 2/15/2020
These are a collection of drabbles for I have been posting for Tolkien's Weekly Challenge. I just thought it would be fun to post them here as well.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 5 Published: 1/21/2020
bullet Swan Song by Conquistadora Last Updated: 2/14/2020
King Elessar has planned an elaborate New Year's celebration to reunite the free peoples of Middle-earth and the heroes of the War of the Ring, but unrest in Gondor and an ambitious new enemy in the south threaten much more than the festivities. Prince Imrahil joins forces with Gondor's newest allies to protect their hard-won peace against enemies both within and without. ((An ongoing collaboration with my husband, the Imrahil fan.))
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 17 Published: 6/29/2014
bullet Shadows lingering by Morcondil Last Updated: 2/13/2020
The Quest is done, but Frodo is not at peace. A drabble triptych.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/13/2020
bullet An Unexpected Adventure by KathyG Last Updated: 2/8/2020
(Co-written by KathyG and Dreamflower.) In the spring of 2012, four American children find themselves thrust into an unfamiliar fantasy world and part of an unexpected adventure. This story is AU and blends Lord of the Rings book-verse and movie-verse. This story also contains a lot of spiritual and religious content as a part of the AU elements. Join our guess-the-chapter-title origin challenge! (Posted with permission from the admins of SoA.)
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 61 Published: 7/21/2018
bullet This and That by Lindelea Last Updated: 2/6/2020
A place to collect dribs and drabbles, one-shot stories and one-chapter challenges. New story: Oddly enough, Larner and I celebrated my birthday along similar lines, recollecting Frodo's time as Deputy Mayor whilst Mayor Will was recovering from his time in the Lockholes.(p.s. apologies, but the last bit got left off when I posed this, and I just now added it. Just thought I'd let you know.)
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 37 Published: 12/2/2004
bullet Lords of Gondor by Linaewen Last Updated: 2/3/2020
Boromir survives the attack upon Amon Hen and attempts the journey home to Gondor before war with Mordor breaks out. Third Place - MEFA 2007 Award Category: Genres: Alternate Universe: Incomplete
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 58 Published: 2/9/2009
bullet Last Gift of Lasgalen by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 1/24/2020
Written for the Teitho Challenge: Cold (November-December 2019) Thranduil comes back to his halls after a retreat among the trees of his kingdom in Mirkwood and receives the tragic news that his wife, Lasgalen has been killed by Orcs. Young Legolas is now missing after hearing about his naneth’s death. I don't really say what happened to Lasgalen, but I do hint at it hence the PG-13 rating.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/24/2020
bullet Branwyn's Bits and Pieces by Branwyn Last Updated: 1/20/2020
More short fics and drabbles. Characters include Beregond, Boromir, Aragorn, Faramir, and others. New: No. 13 "Three for the White Tree" (Faramir, Denethor, others)
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 13 Published: 11/6/2010
bullet Chief, Boss, or Mayor by Larner Last Updated: 1/20/2020
The new Mayor gives two children of the Shire new insights into the nature of leadership.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/20/2020
bullet Clothes Make The King by Yeade Last Updated: 1/15/2020
King Bard is unaccustomed to fancy clothes. His advisers and subjects in Dale are commoners, and his children have strange notions of what royalty ought to wear. Their joint attempts to dress Bard properly for an official reception end in disaster. Warning for humor and yet another canon fusion!
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 3 Published: 1/15/2016
bullet A Horse for Bandobras by Lindelea Last Updated: 1/3/2020
In honor of the Professor's birthday, a series of drabbles (in several chapters) recounting how Bandobras, son of Thain Isumbras III, came to be remembered by history as being tall enough to ride a horse.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 1/3/2020
bullet Discovery by Ellynn Last Updated: 1/3/2020
During a trip to the mountains, an ordinary modern day teenager will discover that he is not so ordinary after all.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 12/13/2019
bullet In the Midwinter by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 12/19/2019
Midwinter is upon Middle Earth. In celebration of the Winter Solstice. In Rivendell the Winter Solstice is a time to reflect upon loved ones lost and moving forward. Two things that cause Gilraen sadness and distress. This particular Solstice will be different. Set in the storyline of "The Heir Apparent" Companion piece to "A Heart Seeks Solace"
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 12/12/2019
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