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• You Better Watch Out...

  An ancient origin story for a modern Christmas tradition involving Elves. -- This is the last story Fiondil beta-ed for me and his only comment was to ask if I was off my meds again. So, I dedicate this to him to give him some exercise rolling over in his grave.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 December 2015 · Updated 10 December 2015 · Reviews (14)

• Eclectic Whimsies

  A collection of unrelated brief indulgences for readers on the run by a writer on the run.--Latest indulgence written in honor of this lovely time of the year: "Noe 'ni Ast Vall" - When spring comes to Lothlórien, sunshine and flowers are not the only things to arrive with it.

  PG-13 · 19 chapters · In progress · Published 14 July 2010 · Updated 20 April 2013 · Reviews (68)

• Songs of Faerie

  Not all missions are as they would seem as Haldir and his comrades discover...Many thanks to Fiondil and Alassiel for the beta.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 February 2013 · Updated 13 February 2013 · Reviews (8)

• Warriors Proud

  Being cut down during the Battle of Helm’s Deep was only the beginning of Haldir’s problems... Many thanks to Fiondil and Alassiel for the beta.

  PG-13 · 31 chapters · Complete · Published 20 June 2012 · Updated 5 February 2013 · Reviews (160)

• The Understanding of a Mother

  The mighty have lessons to learn as parents which they never considered as children. Written for the ALEC "A Mother's Love" challenge where it won first place.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 June 2011 · Updated 27 June 2011 · Reviews (11)

• Going Home

  Ecthelion and his family return to Tirion for the first time since being Reborn, but their reception is not what he expected.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 May 2011 · Updated 28 May 2011 · Reviews (5)

• Settling In

  Getting settled in Valinor does not go as Elrohir expected it would.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 April 2011 · Updated 13 April 2011 · Reviews (8)

• The Truth of the Matter

  A family hunting trip involving Celeborn, Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir, and Glorfindel unexpectedly turns into a nightmare, but the details of the unfortunate event are a subject of debate for all involved, including Haldir and his brothers, leading many to wonder exactly what is the truth of the matter. WARNINGS for violence and elf torture.

  PG-13 · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 17 February 2011 · Updated 28 February 2011 · Reviews (9)

• In Search of a Song

  One elf’s search of hundreds of years ends in a single night in a test of skill. But will his findings be all that he hoped for?

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 December 2010 · Updated 16 December 2010 · Reviews (9)

• Answers in the Night

  Sometimes when we seek answers in our despair, we find them in unexpected places as Finarfin discovers one night. Written for the ALEC Bump in the Night contest where it tied for 2nd place.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 December 2010 · Updated 6 December 2010 · Reviews (1)

• Truth in Legend

  In many legends, there is often a murmur of truth as some First Age elven youths learn to their dismay.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 October 2010 · Updated 26 October 2010 · Reviews (2)

• The Bitter End

  After Morgoth's deafeat at the end of the War of Wrath, Finarfin, Ingil, Maedhros, Maglor, and Eonwë each give their side of the story on the stealing of the last two remaining silmarils from the Army of Light’s camp.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 October 2010 · Updated 18 October 2010 · Reviews (7)

• Sea Longing

  Finarfin is a proper prince of the Noldor, but he harbors a secret which his family and the folk of Tirion would find appalling. Winner ALEC January 2010 Forbidden Love challenge.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 August 2010 · Updated 22 August 2010 · Reviews (6)

• Left Behind

  Three wives who remained behind in Aman during the Darkening cope with the departures of their husbands. Third place winner in the Het category of the ALEC "Left Behind" contest.

  PG · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 31 July 2010 · Updated 12 August 2010 · Reviews (8)

• Lover's Leap

  Princess Eärwen successfully managed to turn a young Finarfin into a suitable candidate for husband for a Telerin bride, but just how far is he willing to go for her?

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 June 2010 · Updated 8 June 2010 · Reviews (5)

• Blessed by Fortune

  Fortune smiles on many, but as one young Noldo discovers, not all receive the blessing in the same way. Winner of the ALEC “Feeling Lucky?" competition.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 May 2010 · Updated 8 May 2010 · Reviews (2)

• Burden to Bear

  After a devastating battle, Haldir assumes a burden he never expected to bear. Many thanks to Fiondil for the beta.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 April 2010 · Updated 6 April 2010 · Reviews (3)

• Half-Brother

  At the birth of her latest child, Indis recalls how her first child was received by family, fearing history will repeat itself. Winner ALEC Memories competition.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 February 2010 · Updated 8 February 2010 · Reviews (6)

• Of Wine and Song

  When a delegation from Doriath visits Vinyamar, Saeros and his embassy are not exactly impressed with the might and grandeur of the Noldor from across the Sea.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 February 2010 · Updated 2 February 2010 · Reviews (3)

• Wicked Thieving Elf!

  An elven lord learns the hard way that there are consequences for his behavior. Glorfindel figures in this genetically. Written for the October "wicked" challenge at ALEC.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 December 2009 · Updated 26 December 2009 · Reviews (5)

• Memory of Faery

  Elves rest their minds on some fair memory to find repose for body and mind, but sometimes it is necessary even for them to go to a special place to find true healing for the damaged spirit. Such is the dire need of Elrond’s sons after their years of orc slaughter following their mother’s sailing, and Gildor Inglorion knows just such a place of elven healing.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 31 August 2009 · Updated 31 August 2009 · Reviews (3)

• Second Love

  One elf’s ponderings on the morning of a second wedding. Winner in ALEC’s June 2009 Love theme contest, het competition.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 August 2009 · Updated 3 August 2009 · Reviews (1)

• Kin No More

  During the War of Wrath, remnants of the king’s guard bear a badly wounded Finarfin from battle only to find themselves ensnared in an even older conflict.

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 8 July 2009 · Updated 15 July 2009 · Reviews (13)

• The Parting Glass

  The news Eärendil brought to Valinor stirred up many feelings among those who stayed behind, but guilt was the most difficult to bear. Written for the ALEC “Last Words” contest.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 June 2009 · Updated 28 June 2009 · Reviews (3)

• The Return of Joy

  After a brush with death, Indis finds a reason to return to life.

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 20 May 2009 · Updated 1 June 2009 · Reviews (7)

• By Choice or By Blood

  Finarfin faces the ultimate test of his courage and faith and now must determine where his loyalties lie.

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 24 March 2009 · Updated 26 March 2009 · Reviews (9)

• Swan Song

  It is said that elves dwell much in memory. For Maglor son of Feanor, not all of those memories are pleasant. Second place winner, General category; ALEC November 2008: A Little Night Music

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 January 2009 · Updated 5 January 2009 · Reviews (3)

• A Promise of Hope

  An elf maid remembers those whose lives she has touched and those who have touched hers over the millennia, especially one in particular. Companion piece to my Glorfindel story, A Season of Hope.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 December 2008 · Updated 25 December 2008 · Reviews (2)

• Season of Hope

  Glorfindel has a conversation he should have had long ago.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 December 2008 · Updated 4 December 2008 · Reviews (5)

• The Cost of Pride

  Eärwen prepares for her first day in court as ruling queen of the Noldor.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 June 2008 · Updated 17 June 2008 · Reviews (1)

• If I Had One Wish

  Indis reveals her greatest wish.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 December 2007 · Updated 30 December 2007 · Reviews (8)

• Like Roses Over a Fence

  After the departure of their husbands and families, three wives of the House of Finwë (Indis, Anairë, and Nerdanel) contemplate what brought them to this fate.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 October 2007 · Updated 20 October 2007 · Reviews (1)

• Starlit Memories

  On a peaceful night, Glorfindel indulges in a sweet memory of a blissful time in Valinor.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 June 2007 · Updated 23 June 2007 · Reviews (3)

• Letting Go

  The night before the departure of the Vanyar for the War of Wrath, King Ingwë comes to terms with the decisions he has made leading up to this event.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 March 2007 · Updated 17 March 2007 · Reviews (4)

• The Understanding of a Father

  During the preparations for the War of Wrath, a recently restored Glorfindel and his father come to a better understanding of what transpired for them both since the rebellion of the Noldor.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 February 2007 · Updated 10 February 2007 · Reviews (12)

• The Dark of Night

  Summary: An ancient menace stalks the elves of Middle-earth, but what, if anything can be done to defeat it?

  PG-13 · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 5 October 2006 · Updated 31 October 2006 · Reviews (52)

• Dance of Desire

  Rumil lives his dream, but all is not as it would seem.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 September 2006 · Updated 8 September 2006 · Reviews (4)

• The Touch of His Hand

  The touch of a hand can convey many things. This is one observer’s perspective on the touch of the Captain of Lothlorien’s march wardens.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 September 2006 · Updated 4 September 2006 · Reviews (5)

• Conflicted Radiance

  A series of vignettes with Celeborn's musings on romance and his love for Galadriel from before he met her to just after learning of the kinslaying.

  PG-13 · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 19 August 2006 · Updated 26 August 2006 · Reviews (7)

• Glistening

  A series of vingnettes all involving the catalyst of something glistening. Part I: Thingol and Melian. Part II: Beren and Luthien. Part III: Dior and Nimloth. Part IV: Earendil. Part V. Elrond.Part VI a & b:Elladan and Elrohir.

  PG-13 · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 1 July 2006 · Updated 4 August 2006 · Reviews (26)

• Lightly Sings the Wind

  Upon Finarfin’s return to Valinor after the War of Wrath at the end of the First Age, Eärwen must try to come to terms with her loss. 2006 MiddleEarth Fanfiction Award nominee.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 April 2006 · Updated 22 April 2006 · Reviews (2)

• Raven Hair and Silver Eyes

  Fingolfin's wife Anairë reflects on her life with Fingolfin from the first time she saw him until she finally left him. 2006 MiddleEarth Fanfiction Award nominee.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 April 2006 · Updated 7 April 2006 · Reviews (4)

• Shadow-folk

  Upon his return to Tirion after the kin-slaying at Alqualondë, Finarfin ponders anew the words of Fëanor that led the Noldor to leave Valinor and finds meaning in them that Fëanor never intended.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 March 2006 · Updated 2 March 2006 · Reviews (5)

• Anticipation

  Finarfin awaits Galadriel's return home from Middle Earth. 2006 My Precious Award Nominee

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 November 2005 · Updated 3 November 2005 · Reviews (3)

• The Two Messengers

  One messenger in Valinor bears the consequences of news received from another. Told from Finarfin's perspective.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 October 2005 · Updated 5 October 2005 · Reviews (2)

• Still Waters

  An evening in Tirion like too many in the life of Fingolfin’s wife Anairë after the departure of her husband and children for Middle Earth. Takes place before the rising of the sun and the moon.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 September 2005 · Updated 25 September 2005 · Reviews (4)

• The Minstrel's Beautiful Daughter

  Elladan's lover has a dark secret which could end their relationship.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 July 2005 · Updated 28 July 2005 · Reviews (11)

• Does She or Doesn't She?

  Indis thinks on her unrequited love for Finwe and finds herself faced with a life-changing decision.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 July 2005 · Updated 3 July 2005 · Reviews (3)

• Whispers on the Wind

  Earwen ponders Finarfin's return from the War of Wrath.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 July 2005 · Updated 3 July 2005 · Reviews (5)