Thundera Tiger
Greetings! I'm not certain why you are reading my profile, but since you are, I might as well make the best of your time and tell you something useful. Or interesting. Maybe even both. And I'm going to work from the assumption that you're reading this profile for one of two reasons. One: You're trying to determine if my work is worth reading. Two: You've read my work and you're wondering just what goes on in my head. So let's see if I can answer both. I write LotR fanfiction because I can't get the characters out of my head and the only way to quiet them for any period of time is to write their stories down on paper. Or on the computer. The primary characters in my head that clamor for attention are Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. But there are certainly others. Faramir is prominent, as are Elladan and Elrohir. The hobbits will slip in from time to time, and Eomer and Eowyn are not to be underestimated. Celeborn and Thranduil will periodically gang up on me while Imrahil and Boromir take a more subtle (but hardly less effective) approach. However, the key players seem to be Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli, so at least one of the Three Hunters will play a prominent role in many of the stories. As for what kind of stories I write, humor is important to me. As a way of life, I try to look for humor in every situation, and that trickles into the stories. But I also try to find a balance where angst is not overpowered by light-heartedness. And angst is another key ingredient, because I enjoy seeing how characters react to extreme situations. Action and adventure gets my blood pumping, and drama is a wonderful tool for character introspection. In short, you're likely to see just about anything from me. But humor and dark angst are prominent. And that is essentially me as a writer of LotR fanfiction. I hope you enjoy the stories and come back for more. And remember to leave a review if you feel so motivated. They're really the only form of payment I get, aside from my own satisfaction and peace of mind.
Stories (51)
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Horatio's Philosophy
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)
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Stray but a little...
Duty, despair, and a golden Ring. A conversation and an argument on the banks of the Anduin, featuring Boromir and Legolas.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 April 2011 · Updated 7 April 2011 · Reviews (10)
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Of Shape and Hue and Home
Take a master of shape and hue. Stir in a troubled wizard and four hobbits. Add a dash of surprising Ranger. Mix thoroughly until shape and hue begin to blend... Written for Pearl Took as part of the Yule Fic exchange.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 March 2011 · Updated 19 March 2011 · Reviews (8)
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Hollow
There are some forests even Legolas cannot abide, and there are some caverns even Gimli cannot endure. A Halloween gapfiller featuring the Grey Company on the Paths of the Dead.
PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 October 2010 · Updated 30 October 2010 · Reviews (9)
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The Unwilling
When the White Council drove Sauron out of Dol Guldur, Elladan became separated from his command and sought refuge beyond the fences of Mirkwood. Unfortunately, his would-be-refuge was already spoken for. A chance encounter between two characters who had more in common than Elladan could ever admit.
PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 October 2010 · Updated 1 October 2010 · Reviews (8)
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Broken
The evening the Fellowship left Imladris, Elrond spoke to them of more than just their coming journey. An examination of the events, the people, and the oaths that prompted Elrond's words.
PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 June 2010 · Updated 10 June 2010 · Reviews (10)
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Escaping by the Dozen
After the Wood-elves capture Thorin and his company, Bilbo seems to be their only hope for escape. And they are more than ready to provide him with many suggestions on how to go about it.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 June 2010 · Updated 8 June 2010 · Reviews (5)
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Questing
In the spring of 2941, against all reason, thirteen dwarves decide to leave the safety of the Blue Mountains and take up a quest to slay a terrible dragon. Gimli would like to see their number increase by one.
PG · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 7 April 2010 · Updated 10 April 2010 · Reviews (14)
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The Counsels of Men
An answer to a question: Why weren't Legolas and Gimli at the Last Debate? Featuring Legolas, Gimli, and Aragorn on the morning after the Battle of the Pelennor.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 March 2010 · Updated 11 March 2010 · Reviews (14)
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The World Below the Mists
Early one winter's morning, an eagle came to Imladris bearing dark tidings from Lothlórien, for news of Gandalf's death affected more than just the grieving Fellowship. A belated birthday present for Nieriel Raina, featuring Elrond, Glorfindel, and Erestor with guest appearances by Landroval and Elrohir.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 December 2009 · Updated 11 December 2009 · Reviews (12)
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Mazarbul
When Gimli returns to the Lonely Mountain following Sauron's defeat, Thorin Stonehelm welcomes him as a hero and the celebrations begin. But Thorin soon learns that in addition to tidings of victory, Gimli also brings tidings of a much more grievous nature.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 31 October 2009 · Updated 31 October 2009 · Reviews (6)
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Beyond the Mountain Passes
When a certain elf and dwarf first agreed to join the Fellowship, they only promised to go as far as the mountain passes. At what point did they decide to keep going? And perhaps more importantly, why? A Lothlórien gapfiller featuring Gimli and Legolas.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 April 2009 · Updated 5 April 2009 · Reviews (18)
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Of Rowan and Ruin
The story of a friendship one hundred and twenty-two years in the making.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 October 2008 · Updated 11 October 2008 · Reviews (21)
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The Eagles are Coming
A small AU regarding a slightly different turn of events during the chaos of the Battle of Five Armies. Features primarily Erestor with appearances from Bilbo, Glorfindel, Legolas, Aragorn, Elladan, and Elrohir. Warning: Dark.
PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 September 2008 · Updated 4 September 2008 · Reviews (14)
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Lengths and Measures
In Mirkwood's elven stronghold, it is usually the King and the Prince that meet, but by the end of that meeting, it is often the father and the son that speak.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 September 2008 · Updated 1 September 2008 · Reviews (20)
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Maggoty Bread
A somewhat ridiculous movie-verse tale explaining why the Uruk-hai took maggoty bread with them when they set out after the Fellowship.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 August 2008 · Updated 23 August 2008 · Reviews (14)
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Hunting
On the slopes of Amon Hen, the Fellowship was broken. In describing this crisis, the books tell us that Aragorn detoured to the Seat of Seeing, that Frodo and Sam crossed the Anduin, that Boromir died defending Merry and Pippin, and that Merry and Pippin were made captives of the orcs. But what of Legolas and Gimli? All Tolkien says on the subject is that they went hunting...
PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 July 2008 · Updated 3 July 2008 · Reviews (8)
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The Dooming of Small Hands
While Frodo recovers in Rivendell from his wounding at the hands of a Morgul blade, Gandalf and Elrond debate the next step in the Ring's journey. Sometimes the right decision feels like nothing more than bitter betrayal. Gapfiller for The Fellowship of the Ring.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 June 2008 · Updated 12 June 2008 · Reviews (13)
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Seaworthy
An evening discussion by the bay, featuring Legolas, Imrahil, and the Sea.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 March 2008 · Updated 1 March 2008 · Reviews (12)
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During a journey in the dark...
Sequel to the story "While the Ring went south..." this story picks up almost exactly where the other left off. Explore the missing scenes of the Fellowship's trek to and through Moria. As with the first fic, this is strictly book-verse while still including all the stretches and twists that canon can bear.
PG-13 · 6 chapters · In progress · Published 22 August 2003 · Updated 28 September 2007 · Reviews (72)
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With Many "Fond" Acknowledgments...
Behind every great writer is a host of inspiring, helpful people worthy of thanks. But as Samwise Gamgee discovers via the Red Book of Westmarch, not everyone who offers their advice is necessarily deserving of fond acknowledgments... Featuring Sam, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli with a cameo appearance from Faramir.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 September 2007 · Updated 1 September 2007 · Reviews (18)
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Oathbreakers
Feeling the taint of a dark Dunharrow night, Elladan and Elrohir discuss Aragorn, Eowyn, Rohan, and those that haunt the Paths of the Dead. Gapfiller for The Return of the King.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 August 2007 · Updated 17 August 2007 · Reviews (12)
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Fissures
Gimli's rather unorthodox plans for the Glittering Caves raise a few questions (and more than a few concerns) about his friendship with a certain elf...
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 September 2006 · Updated 13 September 2006 · Reviews (14)
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The Day Before
On the eve of battle, Legolas watches the sunset and thinks about Gimli and time. Companion piece to a story called "The Day After," and once again, true friendship never comes without a price.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 January 2006 · Updated 10 January 2006 · Reviews (12)
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Trivial Matters
A bit of inanity cleverly disguised as a vignette in which Legolas loses his patience, Aragorn makes an unsubstantiated claim, and Faramir outmaneuvers them both.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 October 2005 · Updated 19 October 2005 · Reviews (18)
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Hewing Naught but Wood
During the Battle of Helm's Deep, Gimli makes a statement that seems to be in conflict with previous events. Now, he's given a chance to explain himself. Featuring the Three Hunters at their pedantic best plus a pragmatic Eomer. And you thought Tolkien chat rooms were scary...
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 September 2005 · Updated 27 September 2005 · Reviews (26)
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Western Dawn
After a troubled night, Legolas looks to the dawn, hoping to find peace. But barring that, he'll take whatever he can get.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 July 2005 · Updated 18 July 2005 · Reviews (16)
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Praiseworthy
Fate and loyalty are strange things, as Samwise Gamgee discovers during a conversation with Faramir. Bookverse tale set shortly after the destruction of the Ring.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 June 2005 · Updated 1 June 2005 · Reviews (12)
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New Year's Eve
On the eve of Gondor's New Year, Aragorn is forced to play host to a group of individuals who seem to believe that such a holiday should be celebrated with an elven flair. Or at least a hobbit appetite. Featuring almost every major character available in the realms of both Gondor and Rohan as well as two hungry pranksters from the Shire and a pair of look-alikes out of Rivendell.
PG · 11 chapters · In progress · Published 22 August 2003 · Updated 2 May 2005 · Reviews (51)
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Land of Light and Shadows
An invitation to journey to Harad and participate in the annual Gathering quickly turns dangerous for Aragorn, Eomer, Legolas, and Gimli. Caught in a web of deceit and manipulation, the forces of Gondor and Rohan soon find themselves battling a group that traces its origins back to one of Sauron's oldest allies. Divided and cut off from any help, their fate will determine not only the future of Harad but also the future of Middle-earth...
PG-13 · 38 chapters · In progress · Published 23 August 2003 · Updated 5 April 2005 · Reviews (84)
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A Meeting in the Woods
While out in search of an adventure, a young Primula Brandybuck finds a rather unlikely companion. Set during "The Hobbit" and written for the "Chance Meetings" challenge over at HASA.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 March 2005 · Updated 10 March 2005 · Reviews (13)
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Fear No Darkness
Rivendell is playing host to a celebration of Sauron's fall, five years after the destruction of the Ring. Coming along for the festivities are representatives from Mirkwood, Lothlorien, the Shire, Ithilien, Gondor, and Aglarond. But also joining them is an old enemy from Mordor whose body was never recovered in the ruin of the Black Gates. Dark, dramatic tale with plenty of angst to go around, featuring a large cast of familiar characters plus a good serving of simple evil.
PG-13 · 30 chapters · In progress · Published 22 August 2003 · Updated 3 February 2005 · Reviews (108)
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Back to the Valley
Bruised and broken, an elven prisoner in Barad-dûr discovers that a memory of his past can be put to use in unexpected ways. Sometimes the unsung heroes need to do their own singing.
PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 23 October 2004 · Updated 16 December 2004 · Reviews (16)
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Of Elves and Dwarves and Late Night Philosophy
Against his better judgement, Aragorn attempts to direct a late night debate between Legolas and Gimli. How successful is he? I'll leave that for you to decide.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 November 2004 · Updated 30 November 2004 · Reviews (20)
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The Day After
In the aftermath of battle, Gimli waits for the dawn and thinks of time and Legolas. True friendship never comes without a price.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 September 2004 · Updated 22 September 2004 · Reviews (15)
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Smiting Ruin
A clash of movie verse and book verse during the scene in which Gandalf the White reunites with Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas. Changing the words around can change the entire meaning. Fairly inane, but it's short and fun.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 September 2004 · Updated 2 September 2004 · Reviews (20)
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Father, Captain, and King
Thranduil fills many roles, but one summer night, he finds himself assuming the role that he loves best and seems to get least. Written in honor of Father's Day, here's a quick look at the relationship between Mirkwood's greatest king and its most famous prince.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 June 2004 · Updated 20 June 2004 · Reviews (10)
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Currents
Missing scene vignette featuring Frodo and his wandering thoughts as the Fellowship paddles down the Anduin. Set on or around February 21, 3019, the only true participant in this story is Frodo, but his musings cover quite a bit of territory.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 May 2004 · Updated 17 May 2004 · Reviews (5)
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None For Herself
Even the hardiest of Rangers has a soft spot. Written to honor mothers everywhere for Mother's Day, this little story features Aragorn, Halbarad, and, in a rather vicarious way, Gilraen. Somewhat angsty and dark, but I like to think that there's hope at the end.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 May 2004 · Updated 10 May 2004 · Reviews (15)
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Warm Beds and Warmer Heads
Aragorn, Halbarad, their campfire, and some questionably-obtained ale. Come join our two favorite Rangers and enjoy what might have passed as a fairly typical night in their journeys together.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 February 2004 · Updated 19 February 2004 · Reviews (16)
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Seas of Fate
Written for the Quickies Qtr 4, 2003, challenge over at HASA, this is a brief (and I do mean brief) vignette between Imrahil and Legolas in Dol Amroth. Just a bit of adivce about life, fate, and the sea from one old soldier to another.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 December 2003 · Updated 22 December 2003 · Reviews (16)
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A Very Dark, Very Wet, and Very Miserable Morning
Written for the Quickies Qtr. 3, 2003 Challenge over at HASA, this is a little ficlet about a rather bad day in the life of a Barad-dur commander. Sometimes, it just doesn't pay to be evil. And even if your bed is underwater, there are some mornings when you're better off staying in it.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 August 2003 · Updated 30 August 2003 · Reviews (6)
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A Fool's Hope
A short vignette set in Rivendell one week after the Fellowship departed for the passes of the Misty Mountains. Basically a conversation between Glorfindel and Elrond as they debate the Fellowship's chances of success and argue the merits of various Fellowship members. Was it a fool's hope? You decide.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 August 2003 · Updated 25 August 2003 · Reviews (8)
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While the Ring went south...
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)
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Beyond This World
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)
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A Mirkwood Solstice
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)
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Musings by Torchlight
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)
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Reflections in the Dark
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)
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Knife-work
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)
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Stone from Above
A Helm's Deep missing scene focusing on the actions of a certain door-warden who neglected to take a wizard's staff before the halls of Meduseld. Strictly book-verse in nature, Aragorn and Legolas make cameo appearances toward the end.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 August 2003 · Updated 21 August 2003 · Reviews (3)