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Melkor 'incarnated' himself (as Morgoth) permanently. He did this so as to control the hroa, the 'flesh' or physical matter, of Arda. He attempted to identify himself with it. A vaster, and more perilous, procedure, though of similar sort to the operations of Sauron with the Rings. Thus, outside the Blessed Realm, all 'matter' was likely to have a 'Melkor ingredient', and those who had bodies, nourished by the hroa of Arda, had as it were a tendency, small or great, towards Melkor: they were none of them wholly free of him in their incarnate form, and their bodies had an effect upon their spirits.

. . . 'the whole of Middle-earth was Morgoth's Ring'

Notes on Motives in The Silmarillion, Morgoth's Ring, HoME X

 

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bullet Lunatic Idea by Ellynn Last Updated: 5/26/2020
In 1952, one astrophysicist brings forth a revolutionary idea about the universe. It sounds lunatic – by the words of the astrophysicst himself – but Maglor Feanorion knows it to be true.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/26/2020
bullet The Soldier sleeps no More by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 5/25/2020
Aragorn and Faramir are troubled by memories of the past.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/25/2020
bullet Swan Song by Conquistadora Last Updated: 5/20/2020
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: 19 Published: 6/29/2014
bullet More than he could wish for by Ellynn Last Updated: 5/12/2020
Gimli considers himself a very lucky dwarf, because he lived to see Sauron's fall, he lived in an age of peace, and all his wishes came true. But upon arrival in Valinor in his old age, he realizes he has one more special wish.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/12/2020
bullet Veni Vidi Vignette by My blue rose Last Updated: 5/11/2020
An unconnected series of standalone vignettes and the occasional drabble, spanning all the Ages of Arda and featuring various characters and genres.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 15 Published: 4/1/2017
bullet Glass Marbles by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 5/6/2020
Eldarion gets into trouble.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/6/2020
bullet The Thrum of Tookish Bowstrings, Part 1 by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/14/2020
The son of the Thain learns what is needed to become a Tookish archer. (Story set during Pippin's years as Thain.)
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 30 Published: 2/9/2020
bullet Escape the Darkness by JULES6 Last Updated: 4/7/2020
Update: Planning to make this one large story now - with multiple chapters (lots and lots). Fourth chapter updated 8th April 2020. This story was began a very long time ago, and it was never my intentions to leave it unfinished. I will be going back through and editing a few scenes and adding to a few and fixing errors, now that I hopefully understand the Middle Earth world a little better. I hope to add a sprinkling of "The Hobbit" details in certain places where is needed.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 4 Published: 8/29/2003
bullet Light in the Depths by Ellynn Last Updated: 4/7/2020
The two Silmarils end up in the sea and land, and change the underworld in ways that astound humanity through the ages – and even today.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/7/2020
bullet Changes and Acceptances by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 4/4/2020
It's little Elanor's birthday and all the Fellowship have travelled to the Shire to celebrate. Both Frodo and Arwen are finding their choices made during the Ring War difficult to live with. Consumed with guilt Frodo finally makes a decision. Arwen is slipping further and further away from Aragorn. A few AU elements. Angst in places, hopefully humour in others! Revised a few chapters! Hope everyone enjoys!
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 13 Published: 9/16/2003
bullet You Can Lead a Took to Water by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/24/2020
(Continuation of a birthday mathom, for your reading pleasure.) Young Pippin performs an heroic rescue, returns a favour, and makes a friend. And so, here we come to the end of all things, in this story at least. That's one WIP finished. Thank you for coming along on the journey, and for your patience. Wishing you the best in these difficult times. Dreamflower, I dedicate this story to you. Happy Birthday (or unBirthday), and many happy returns.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 1/19/2010
bullet The Green Knight and the Master of Esgaroth by Le Rouret Last Updated: 3/21/2020
Esgaroth is far from Gondor, and its doings rarely affect Legolas, Lord of Dol Galenehtar, and Gimli, Lord of Aglarond. But there is a new Master in Lake Town, deceitful and divisive, sowing discord between the Elves and the Dwarves. Legolas and Gimli travel to northern Rhovanion to sort things out … and find themselves wrapped in a mystery darker than they had anticipated. *NOTE* My personal life has finally settled down, and the story will soon be finished, I promise.
Rating: R Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 35 Published: 12/28/2007
bullet No Man's Child by anoriath Last Updated: 2/29/2020
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: Complete Chapters: 76 Published: 7/1/2006
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 Shadows lingering by Morcondil Last Updated: 2/13/2020
The Quest is done, but Frodo is not at peace. A drabble triptych.bolsos imitacion
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/13/2020
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 In the Midwinter by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 12/19/2019
First in a series. 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
bullet Hand and Heart by Saelind Last Updated: 12/17/2019
After a harrowing attack on the Angle, Aragorn journeys with Gandalf to track down wights that have escaped from the Barrow-Downs. But the hunt carries consequences far beyond mere ghosts, and Aragorn must make choices that will determine the fate of the Dúnedain.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 12/1/2019
bullet Lessons by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 12/6/2019
Estel, at a precocious and excitable 10, still has lessons to learn...of various kinds. A companion ficlet that goes with "The Heir Apparent"
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 2 Published: 11/17/2019
bullet Little Mercy by Saelind Last Updated: 11/17/2019
Something stirs in the barrows of the Dúnedain.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 11/17/2019
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