Stories of Arda

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• Bound By Difference by Sphinx

  Fëanor's thoughts on Nerdanel and Artanis, reflecting on the differences and similarities between the two. Vignette.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 August 2003 · Updated 24 August 2003 · Reviews (2)

• Hunting Ada by sheraiah

  The elven version of 'Hide and Seek'. A rare day off for King Thranduil and his young son. Winner of the Best Elfling catagory of the 2005 MPA.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 August 2003 · Updated 24 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• A Birthday Party by MarigoldG

  It's Merry's 36th birthday and he's being a bit too serious. To lighten Merry's mood Pippin suggests that Merry and Estella enjoy some time together. Written for Lizmybit on the occasion of her own 36th birthday...

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 August 2003 · Updated 23 August 2003 · Reviews (4)

• The Living is Easy by Pearl Took

  A long, perfect summer in the Shire causes problems for Thain Peregrin I and the residents of Great Smials. This has been edited, read through several times, edited again and I'm sure there are still errors in it, I hope they won't trouble anyone too much. I will post more of my stories as they get edited/betaed.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 August 2003 · Updated 23 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• The Breaking Point by shirebound

  Ten days out from Rivendell, Frodo has finally had enough of the bickering between Legolas and Gimli. Somewhat lighthearted, especially at the end. (This is the first fanfic I ever wrote, in May 2002 -- it's short, it's rough, and I was so excited to be writing LOTR fanfiction I could hardly type straight. Remember your very first story?)

  G · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 23 August 2003 · Updated 23 August 2003 · Reviews (13)

• The Diary by Pearl Took

  After Bilbo' eleventy-first birthday, Frodo learns why Bilbo never married.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 August 2003 · Updated 23 August 2003 · Reviews (10)

• Like a Woman by Salsify

  Eowyn's cousin gives her opinion on the question of whether Eowyn was a heroine or a deserter.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 August 2003 · Updated 23 August 2003 · Reviews (2)

• Burning by Salsify

  Denethor reflects as he prepares Faramir for the pyre. I set myself a 500 word limit on this one.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 August 2003 · Updated 23 August 2003 · Reviews (2)

• One Autumn Morning by Dragon

  Glorfindel stands by Elrond as he waits to confront a terrifying ordeal. Main characters: Elrond, Glorfindel.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 August 2003 · Updated 23 August 2003 · Reviews (4)

• The Ernil i Pheriannath by MarigoldG

  Merry is delighted by Pippin's title in Minas Tirith but Pippin fails to get the joke. Takes place the night of King Elessar's crowning. Written for Daisy Gamgee on the occasion of her birthday...

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 August 2003 · Updated 23 August 2003 · Reviews (14)

• Baby Blue Eyes by Speedy Hobbit

  This is an account of the the time from the birth of Frodo to the death of his parents. Chapter one: Frodo is born and named.

  PG · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 22 August 2003 · Updated 22 August 2003 · Reviews (3)

• The Faithful by Ariel

  She would ever be Mablung's wife, but when the things that bound them most closely were lost forever, she found she had a rival for his love that she could not conquer.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 August 2003 · Updated 22 August 2003 · Reviews (1)

• Quel Kaima by Coriandra

  Alone and in pain on evening in Rivendell, Frodo goes looking for support.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 August 2003 · Updated 22 August 2003 · Reviews (1)

• Equanimity by IceAngel

  Despite warnings of Orc attacks and sightings, Boromir convinces Faramir to go on a trip to explore some caves near the base of Mount Mindolluin. The unheeded warnings turn out to be very real threats, and the simple trip goes horridly awry. The brothers strive to protect themselves and each other, and Faramir is finally given a chance to prove himself.

  PG-13 · 10 chapters · Complete · Published 22 August 2003 · Updated 22 August 2003 · Reviews (2)

• While the Ring went south... by Thundera Tiger

  For two weeks, the Fellowship wandered through the wilderness between Caradhras and Rivendell, yet Tolkien tells us almost nothing of this very formative time. Behold the missing scenes! Floods, Wargs, stray arrows, crumbling cliffs, blizzards, personality conflicts...it's all here.

  PG · 21 chapters · Complete · Published 22 August 2003 · Updated 22 August 2003 · Reviews (28)

• Beyond This World by Thundera Tiger

  The greatest of friends can never truly be parted. This story is set in the Undying Lands long after Aragorn's death. Basically, it tells of the ultimate fate of those in the Fellowship as Gimli finally succumbs to old age and Legolas is forced to deal with his passing. Gandalf, Elrond, and Galadriel also have small parts to play.

  PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 21 August 2003 · Updated 21 August 2003 · Reviews (18)

• A Mirkwood Solstice by Thundera Tiger

  For many cultures, the solstices were met with celebrations and festivals. And for some of the inhabitants of Mirkwood, this held true. Unfortunately, elves were not among the solstice celebrators. Introducing a rather different view of the year's longest and darknest night as seen by both the elves and the ones doing the "celebrating." Featuring the Mirkwood royal family as well as the masters of Dol Guldur.

  PG · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 21 August 2003 · Updated 21 August 2003 · Reviews (6)

• Musings by Torchlight by Thundera Tiger

  A companion piece to the story "Reflections in the Dark," this tale shows the thoughts and feelings of Legolas as he frantically searches for his friend. Spelunking has never been quite so elvish...

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 August 2003 · Updated 21 August 2003 · Reviews (3)

• Reflections in the Dark by Thundera Tiger

  A terrible accident leaves Gimli trapped, badly injured, and separated from his companions. With hope dwindling, these are the thoughts of a dwarf struggling to keep his mind away from what seems to be the inevitable. Includes appearances from Legolas and Bergil.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 August 2003 · Updated 21 August 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Knife-work by Thundera Tiger

  A Helm's Deep missing scene examining why Legolas seems to be so inefficient an Orc-killer when it comes to working with his knife, especially since he is in the middle of a competition with Gimli. Strictly book-verse with Aragorn and Eomer in supporting roles.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 August 2003 · Updated 21 August 2003 · Reviews (4)