Stories of Arda

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• Horatio's Philosophy by Thundera Tiger

  One year before the Council of Elrond, in the midst of fracturing alliances and rising darkness, a Black Rider came to the dwarves with a terrible offer. A story of why the Lonely Mountain ultimately sent Glóin and Gimli to Rivendell for help. Features primarily the dwarves with guest appearances from the men of Dale as well an elven prince or two from Mirkwood.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 September 2012 · Updated 16 September 2012 · Reviews (7)

• What Comfort You May Find by sheraiah

  Valilis, queen of Greenwood dies tragically. How will Thranduil cope with being left to raise his son alone?

  R · 6 chapters · In progress · Published 20 July 2003 · Updated 13 September 2012 · Reviews (21)

• Snowfall by sheraiah

  Legolas and Gimli travel from the Elvenking's halls to the Lonely Mountain for Yule following the Ring War. Things, as usual, do not go as planned.

  PG · 5 chapters · In progress · Published 3 February 2011 · Updated 12 September 2012 · Reviews (26)

• Amidst the Ruins by Linda Hoyland

  Three Rangers make camp amongst the ruins of Fornost, hoping for a peaceful night.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 September 2012 · Updated 4 September 2012 · Reviews (3)

• Knife Edge by Lady Bluejay

  Gimli thinks the Lady Galadriel the most beautiful woman in Middle-earth, but does Éomer agree? This is the part Tolkien did not tell us about. A humorous little oneshot. Complete.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 September 2012 · Updated 1 September 2012 · Reviews (4)

• August in Bree by Linda Hoyland

  Three Rangers spend a hot afternoon in Bree.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 August 2012 · Updated 29 August 2012 · Reviews (5)

• Sailing Stormy Waters by Linda Hoyland

  Faramir is adrift in a small boat, or is he?

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 August 2012 · Updated 24 August 2012 · Reviews (4)

• Summer Sports by Linda Hoyland

  A series of drabbles written for the "Tolkien Weekly" "Summer Sports" Challenge.

  PG · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 28 July 2012 · Updated 24 August 2012 · Reviews (9)

• Interrupted Journeys 8: Through Shadow and Flame 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 Eight: Durin's Bane was, in fact, the bane of many.

  PG-13 · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 5 September 2011 · Updated 22 August 2012 · Reviews (39)

• The Language of Heart by Mirach

  The king of Gondor is also a High Priest. For a long time, Gondor had no king, and nobody ascended to the holy places upon Mindolluin, where the kings used to commune with Ilúvatar. But now, it changed, and the land rejoices…

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 August 2012 · Updated 21 August 2012 · Reviews (7)

• Reading Tolkien Chronologically by Linaewen

  A method for reading Tolkien's legendarium in chronological order.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 August 2012 · Updated 18 August 2012 · Reviews (1)

• The World Ahead by Linaewen

  Boromir must decide which road to take in his journey to Rivendell. Written for an anniversary challenge where the element was a line from Tolkien's song, "Upon the Hearth the Fire is Red."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 August 2012 · Updated 18 August 2012 · Reviews (2)

• Golden Flower by Ellynn

  While on a trip in Ithilien, Legolas meets someone special, and tries to save her life. Third place on July Teitho contest, theme "Stars".

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 August 2012 · Updated 17 August 2012 · Reviews (3)

• The Revenger's Tragedy by Linda Hoyland

  A woman from Harad plans to avenge her family.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 August 2012 · Updated 3 August 2012 · Reviews (5)

• In Need of a Wife by Linda Hoyland

  Aragorn walks beneath the birches

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 July 2012 · Updated 30 July 2012 · Reviews (5)

• Dreamflower's Mathoms II by Dreamflower

  This will be a place where I will put most of my short pieces, such as ficlets, vignettes, and other short stories. STORY #100! "Standing Stones"... Bilbo and young Frodo come across an astonishing sight in the Northfarthing.

  G · 100 chapters · Complete · Published 20 March 2006 · Updated 30 July 2012 · Reviews (788)

• Hidden Paths by Linda Hoyland

  Aragorn's thoughts as the Fellowship prepare to depart on their quest.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 July 2012 · Updated 28 July 2012 · Reviews (2)

• Mirror of World and Time by Ellynn

  Galadriel finds one very special place in her new homeland.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 July 2012 · Updated 27 July 2012 · Reviews (3)

• The Light Bearer by Linda Hoyland

  The Lord of Pinnath Gelin asks a favour of Aragorn.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 July 2012 · Updated 20 July 2012 · Reviews (7)

• The Flower of the Family by Armariel

  When Merry Gamgee overhears a couple of gossips referring to him as the "Flower of the Family," it goes to his head a bit...in more ways than one.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 July 2012 · Updated 13 July 2012 · Reviews (4)