Rhapsody

Regarding writing, I am truly a jack of all trades like a bard. My taste and bunnies vary from ages, races and characters, although Maglor has claimed me as his bard, sometimes he reluctantly shares me with Celegorm whom I so love to write. I have a soft spot for the Dunedain, Fëanorians and Númenoreans. I discovered my love for this craft at a young age, as a child I always dreamed of becoming a writer. I choose this screen name because the name has something poetic and the meaning of the word Rhapsody surely fits me as a person. My mother tongue is Dutch, so I am a second language author. Please bear with me as I hope to grow and learn writing stories. I promise you, it will be a fun ride.

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• The Greatest Gift of All

  Arwen's late arrival in Rivendell causes quite a consternation. This story was written for Sivan as a pinch hit request for the Many Path's to Tread Yule Fic exchange 2013.

  PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 3 January 2014 · Updated 3 January 2014 · Reviews (0)

• Rhapsody's ramblings

  Here you will find a small collection of my ramblings or drabbles. It will vary from characters from different era's, happenings or subjects. 28-9-2013 Newly added as chapter 21: 'The Legacy of Love' which features Celebrimbor who receives a message that contains a memory from the past.

  PG · 21 chapters · In progress · Published 7 January 2005 · Updated 28 September 2013 · Reviews (52)

• The Gift that finally came

  Solstice is here and Pippin is quite distraught to learn that his sisters will get more presents than he... What has gone wrong? A wee Yuletide mystery. This pinch-hit was written for Cathleen on the occasion of the Many Paths to Tread 2012 Yule fic exchange. Beta: Dreamflower

  PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 1 February 2013 · Updated 1 February 2013 · Reviews (1)

• Trust to Hope

  Very late at night, it is Gilraen who comes across the Grey Wanderer... This very last minute pinch-hit was written for Larner on the occasion of the Many Paths to Tread 2012 Yule fic exchange. Beta: the wonderful Keiliss

  PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 1 February 2013 · Updated 1 February 2013 · Reviews (2)

• The Hidden Lady

  Many scribes and bards have claimed that the Valar spared Elendil and his sons, but what is fact and what is myth? Written for the Akallabêth in August '09 at the Silmarillion Writers Guild. Thanks to Wenont for the betaing and help with many things while I wrote this!

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 September 2009 · Updated 2 September 2009 · Reviews (4)

• Five Voices

  Samwise Gamgee lived an unique life, meeting many people from different races and ages. But what did the elves who met this hobbit think of him? Written for Dreamflower and my answer to the Lord of the Rings gen-fic challenge theme of September '08 - "Young and Old" Many thanks to Pandemonium, Moreth and Darth Fingon at the Lizard Council for the nit picking! Wenont for the extra care and suggestions. New: A voice of Wisdom where Celeborn shares his thoughts regarding Samwise.

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 23 May 2009 · Updated 5 June 2009 · Reviews (13)

• Forsaken Knowledge

  In order to finish one of his greatest achievements, Celebrimbor applies a skill he considered forgotten. This was written as a belated birthday present for Pandemonium who challenged her friends into writing a story in the distinctive style of another well-known author. My choice is Marion Zimmer Bradley. Beta and thanks to Wenont for tweaking it into the tiniest details! I added the long overdue author notes.

  PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 31 March 2009 · Updated 22 May 2009 · Reviews (5)

• The Last Words

  Nerdanel finally meets her nemesis: the one who caused the rift in her marriage to Fëanor. What did she had to say to them?

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 May 2008 · Updated 23 May 2008 · Reviews (4)

• The Last Stand

  During the final moments of the Nírnaeth Arnoediad, a captain and his men rescue two elves during their last and desperate stand. Many many thanks to Trekqueen, for combing through this so thoroughly and her great suggestions. This was written for the Silmarillion Anniversary Writing Contest.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 October 2007 · Updated 2 October 2007 · Reviews (3)

• Rhapsody's scrolls

  This is my collection of short stories or vignettes (under the 500 words). The characters and events will vary from ages. 30-6-2007 I added 'new' vignette: 'Midwinter Thoughts', I wrote this short piece last Christmas as a gift for Maedhros Rising. Summary: Maedhros muses on his purpose in life.

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 22 November 2006 · Updated 30 June 2007 · Reviews (4)

• The Voices of Silence

  The house of Finwë is marred by tragedy and darkness, the Fëanorians the most. This drabble series adresses important moments in the fate of the house and how all react to it. This work was written as a response to the OSA drabble challenge #75: Silence. It is now reworked and complete! My precious beta: Trekqueen, my fabulous cheerleaders are Ghettoelleth and Isil Elensar.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 May 2007 · Updated 5 May 2007 · Reviews (4)

• Devious Council

  Caranthir threathens the fragile alliances of the Noldor, but what is Maedhros’ move?

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 May 2007 · Updated 3 May 2007 · Reviews (1)

• Requiem

  Celegorm and Huan: once companions until Huan left his side. Requiem tells the tale after what happened after Huan's passing. This is a story about pain and grief, foregiveness and redemption. Beta's: Miniualeth, Trekqueen and Ghettoelleth. Oodles of thanks to the last two, for combing through the story and helping me whip it into shape.

  PG-13 · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 11 April 2007 · Updated 11 April 2007 · Reviews (0)

• The Inner Light

  A Noldor elf has all the reasons not to sail to Valinor after the Ringbearers left Middle Earth. Wrapped in grief and bound by loyalty, he starts his own journey of redemption by reliving the past and struggling to remain. Written as a birthday gift for Minuialeth. Thank you so much my wonderful beta's Robinka and Trekqueen!

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 12 August 2006 · Updated 12 August 2006 · Reviews (2)

• The Gift of Time

  Arathorn has to deliver bad news to the family of a fallen Dúnedain ranger, a conversation between him and the eldest son. Written for the Fic prompt #12: Time, for the Aragorn Angst yahoo group. Many thanks to Robinka, for her betaread! ~~ MEFA 2006 Nominee~~

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 July 2006 · Updated 14 July 2006 · Reviews (3)