Stories of Arda
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But there was in Thranduil's heart a still deeper shadow. He had seen the horror of Mordor and could not forget it. If ever he looked south its memory dimmed the light of the Sun, and though he knew that it was now broken and deserted and under the vigilance of the Kings of Men, fear spoke in his heart that it was not conquered for ever: it would arise again.
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Stories
5,378 stories in the archive
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Evil Beauty by jenolas
During a quiet moment, Legolas watches a spider weave its web. A vignette.
PG · 1 chapter · 1,003 words · Complete · Published 14 August 2005 · Updated 14 August 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Awaiting the Thaw by Bodkin
Miriwen first met Elladan in the years after Celebrian's wounding, although he was too absorbed in orc-slaying to notice. An unintended second chapter. Some eight centuries later . . .
G · 2 chapters · 10,034 words · Complete · Published 19 June 2005 · Updated 14 August 2005 · Reviews (26)
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In The Fair Evening by Citrine
Short ficlet, minor gapfiller, written for Marigold's 19th Story Challenge: Minas Tirith waits for news from the East, and a love-struck Faramir and a homesick Merry chat about Eowyn...
G · 1 chapter · 1,691 words · Complete · Published 13 August 2005 · Updated 14 August 2005 · Reviews (3)
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Mysterious Relations by Merry_the_Hobbit
The four hobbits have another adventure starting at the Prancing Pony. Pippin and Sam are captured by a mysterious hobbit. When Merry and Frodo are desperatley looking for help to recover their lost companions, they run into another mysterious character who is willing to help them find their friends.
G · 3 chapters · 1,957 words · In progress · Published 11 July 2005 · Updated 13 August 2005 · Reviews (13)
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Walking Wounded by Nina the powerwriter
Frodo lost more than just the Ring while on the quest. Back home, he loses someone incredibly dear to him, but gains something he didn't know he had. ((Set as an AU.))
PG-13 · 5 chapters · 5,761 words · In progress · Published 6 July 2005 · Updated 10 August 2005 · Reviews (11)
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Don't go in the woods by frodo16424
An elf finds out about not straying off the path in Mirkwood. This was in response to a Halloween challenge. Rather weird story.
G · 1 chapter · 364 words · Complete · Published 17 June 2004 · Updated 9 August 2005 · Reviews (2)
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Farewells by Auntiemeesh
Meriadoc's thoughts as he prepares to make his final farewell to Theoden. Written for Marigold's challenge 19.
G · 1 chapter · 2,005 words · Complete · Published 9 August 2005 · Updated 9 August 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Elflords and Demons by danae
Many years after the Battle of Gondolin, Cirdan, the Lord of the Havens, shelters one of its few survivors. He finds, however, that the elflord he has chosen as his counselor to the west is still haunted by the tragedy.
PG · 1 chapter · 1,548 words · Complete · Published 9 August 2005 · Updated 9 August 2005 · Reviews (2)
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The Trouble with Love by GamgeeFest
Pervinca is tired of watching Merry and Estella deny their feelings for each other, so she decides to do something about it, and in the process she finds that love is a bit more complicated than she assumed.
PG-13 · 6 chapters · 21,998 words · Complete · Published 26 July 2005 · Updated 8 August 2005 · Reviews (49)
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A Moonlit Night by Elvenesse
Eowyn and Faramir steal a quiet moment alone together, only to receive a not-so-welcome surprise. A short ficlet.
PG · 1 chapter · 206 words · Complete · Published 8 August 2005 · Updated 8 August 2005 · Reviews (0)
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The Minstrel's Quest by Gentle Hobbit
The minstrel's task is to write the Lay of Frodo of the Nine Fingers and the Ring of Doom, yet he knows nothing of the Ring-bearer. Who is Frodo Baggins who saved the West from ruin? How did he come to take on this dreadful task? **Epilogue** At last Farohan's wish is answered.
G · 13 chapters · 27,801 words · Complete · Published 19 May 2004 · Updated 7 August 2005 · Reviews (113)
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Interrupted Journeys: Part 3 Journeys Begin by elliska
As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part Three: Journeys Begin--New additions to Thranduil's family lead him to contemplate innocence and loss.
PG-13 · 17 chapters · 131,126 words · Complete · Published 16 December 2004 · Updated 7 August 2005 · Reviews (110)
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Dragon's Fire by Lily Dragonquill
~ COMPLETE ~ Bilbo realises that raising children is no easy task, especially not if you like to tease them. Rating for brief comedic nudity.
PG · 1 chapter · 2,053 words · Complete · Published 7 August 2005 · Updated 7 August 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Shared Sorrow by jenolas
A shared moment between Legolas and Boromir.
PG · 1 chapter · 1,426 words · Complete · Published 6 August 2005 · Updated 6 August 2005 · Reviews (11)
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To Lasso a Lass by Mysterious Jedi
Why did the oldest of Gaffer Gamgee’s sons join his uncle the roper, rather than his father the gardener? What is Hamson’s story?
PG · 2 chapters · 831 words · In progress · Published 22 April 2005 · Updated 5 August 2005 · Reviews (3)
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On Their Own by White Wolf
What if Legolas and Gimli became separated from the rest of the Fellowship in Moria? Could the unfriendly twosome battle orcs, trolls and each other and still manage to get out of the mines alive and make their way to Lothlórien?
PG · 2 chapters · 6,579 words · Complete · Published 29 July 2005 · Updated 5 August 2005 · Reviews (8)
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The Last Traces by Shieldmaiden of Rohan
Eowyn recieves a letter from Merry with some unexpected news.
PG · 1 chapter · 1,436 words · Complete · Published 5 August 2005 · Updated 5 August 2005 · Reviews (5)
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Cierre, Min Heorte (Turn, My Heart) by SilverMoonLady
Summary: We begin in 1060 T.A.; a shadow hangs over Greenwood the Great, and some are beginning to call it Mirkwood. The events that follow span 1060 TA – 12 FA (1434 SR), and chronicle in drabble and verse the migration of the Tooks (and other hobbits) from their ancestral lands near the Anduin to settlement in the Shire and to Pippin’s inheritance of that history. Thank, Spacey, for the Old English!
G · 5 chapters · 2,956 words · Complete · Published 5 August 2005 · Updated 5 August 2005 · Reviews (2)
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Many Paths to Tread by Citrine
Because everyone else is doing it:) A collection of very short, unrelated LOTR fanfics, to be updated whenever inspiration strikes. Now up: 'Rosie's Gift'-Sam/Rosie double-drabble, Rosie's (not entirely) unselfish gift of love to Sam.
PG · 16 chapters · 11,440 words · Complete · Published 14 January 2005 · Updated 4 August 2005 · Reviews (45)
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Once Upon a Strongbow by Legolass
In a series of bedtime stories told by a father and grandfather, young ones learn that a strong friendship between an Elf and a Man may be found in different Ages. Focuses on Aragorn & Legolas from the Fourth Age, Beleg and Turin from the Silmarillion.
G · 7 chapters · 18,008 words · Complete · Published 11 July 2005 · Updated 4 August 2005 · Reviews (40)