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• Lords of Gondor

  Boromir survives the attack upon Amon Hen and attempts the journey home to Gondor before war with Mordor breaks out. Third Place - MEFA 2007 Award Category: Genres: Alternate Universe: Incomplete

  PG · 61 chapters · In progress · Published 9 February 2009 · Updated 8 April 2026 · Reviews (234)

• Linaewen's Inklings

  A place to post my shorter pieces -- drabbles, fixed-length fics, vignettes, and maybe even some poetry from time to time! A new chapter added!

  G · 15 chapters · In progress · Published 11 March 2014 · Updated 3 December 2016 · Reviews (36)

• He Escaped in the End

  One of Tolkien's themes is to present his characters with an opportunity to turn from the path they are following and choose a different, better way. How did Boromir respond to such an opportunity when it presented itself?

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 November 2016 · Updated 6 November 2016 · Reviews (1)

• Power to Protect

  Finduilas and Denethor explain a Mettarë custom to young Faramir. Written for the 2015 December Challenge: Yule Fic Exchange. The recipient, tallulahred, requested a story featuring Finduilas preparing for Yule and a three year old Faramir.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 November 2016 · Updated 6 November 2016 · Reviews (1)

• Marshland

  Boromir rests during his journey north and does some fishing.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 August 2015 · Updated 8 August 2015 · Reviews (3)

• Waiting by the Water

  Aragorn tarries briefly on his way to save Minas Tirith, and meets someone unexpected.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 August 2015 · Updated 8 August 2015 · Reviews (3)

• Lessons in Leadership

  Merry seeks advice on how to cope with his feelings of inadequacy. A character study written for the 2014 Potluck Challenge at LotR Community Challenges.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 February 2015 · Updated 8 February 2015 · Reviews (3)

• Time With Maps

  Merry learns that time spent with maps is time spent wisely. Written for the 2014 Potluck Challenge at LotR Community Challenges from a Bunny Hutch prompt where one of the hobbits gets a chance to have a private conversation with an Elf of Elrond's household.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 February 2015 · Updated 5 February 2015 · Reviews (2)

• Good vs. Evil in the Lord of the Rings

  An essay comparing good and evil in Tolkien's trilogy.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 October 2014 · Updated 8 October 2014 · Reviews (2)

• No More Shadows

  An old man is unexpectedly drawn back out of despair to new hope.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 March 2014 · Updated 17 March 2014 · Reviews (3)

• Their Places Exchanged

  Gandalf reassures Pippin that Denethor does not wish Faramir dead. Written for the Fanon Busters Challenge at LotR Community Challenges.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 March 2014 · Updated 10 March 2014 · Reviews (6)

• Haven

  Boromir and Faramir look out from the walls of Dol Amroth and talk about Elves. Written for the One Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Challenge at LotR Community Challenges.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 February 2014 · Updated 2 February 2014 · Reviews (2)

• A Hearty Meal

  The men of the Nardol outpost have appeared previously as characters in my WIP Lords of Gondor. A recipe!fic written for the Special Occasions challenge at LotR Community Challenges.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 February 2014 · Updated 2 February 2014 · Reviews (1)

• Harsh Words

  As Faramir prepares to depart for Osgiliath, he finds himself regretting the harsh words that have passed between himself and his father.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 2 February 2014 · Updated 2 February 2014 · Reviews (4)

• Treasures

  Dís receives a special gift from her childhood friend Balin. Written for the 2013 December Challenge: Yule Fic Exchange. The recipient, Iavalir, requested a story featuring Dís and Balin as small children and playmates, before Smaug attacked their home.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 February 2014 · Updated 2 February 2014 · Reviews (0)

• Without a Pocket Hankerchief

  An essay about deriving encouragement from Bilbo's example in dealing with sudden change. Included in the August 2013 Non-fiction Challenge at the LotR Community.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 February 2014 · Updated 2 February 2014 · Reviews (2)

• Proud and Stern of Glance

  An essay in defense of Boromir's character.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 2 February 2014 · Updated 2 February 2014 · Reviews (4)

• Remember Today

  Faramir bids his brother farewell as Boromir leaves upon his quest. A fixed-length ficlet of 110 words.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 2 February 2014 · Updated 2 February 2014 · Reviews (5)

• Wrong Room

  A wrong turn into the wrong room leads to an unexpected encounter. Written for the LotR GFic Community's "In Springtime All Things Seem Possible" AU Challenge.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 May 2013 · Updated 29 May 2013 · Reviews (6)

• A Suitable Arrangement

  A young woman of Harondor contemplates an uncertain future. Written for the February 2013 LotR GFic Challenge, "The Dark Side of Love."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 February 2013 · Updated 18 February 2013 · Reviews (2)

• Astray on the Road to Bag End

  Thorin Oakenshield gets lost on his way to Bag End. Based on Thorin's comment about losing his way in Peter Jackson's film, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Written for the January 2013 Hobbit Story Pledge Challenge at HASA.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 February 2013 · Updated 2 February 2013 · Reviews (6)

• Kingsfoil

  A young girl of Lossarnach gathers healing herbs by the River Erui.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 November 2012 · Updated 16 November 2012 · Reviews (3)

• Morning Vigil

  Boromir waits for news upon the walls of Cair Andros. Written for the LotR GFic Community's "Seventy-five" Challenge.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 October 2012 · Updated 8 October 2012 · Reviews (5)

• Reading Tolkien Chronologically

  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

  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)

• Going Home

  Boromir is impatient to be on his way back home. Written for a challenge where the theme was "The Longest Day" and the prompt was the song "Going Home."

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 12 July 2012 · Updated 12 July 2012 · Reviews (4)

• Hoarded History

  Teglon is chief archivist at Minas Tirith's Hall of Records. One day, an important visitor comes to the archive in search of an ancient scroll. Written for the Story Pledge Challenge and the "Oh, the Library" nûzgul at the Henneth Annûn Story Archive.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 June 2012 · Updated 8 June 2012 · Reviews (5)

• A Son to Be Proud Of

  Boromir contemplates the relationship between his father and his brother as he prepares to leave upon his quest.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 May 2012 · Updated 26 May 2012 · Reviews (2)

• Mint Green for Healing

  Boromir has been ill and is in need of a healing cup of tea.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 May 2012 · Updated 12 May 2012 · Reviews (4)

• Evil Undone

  When Frodo is severely wounded in the orc attack upon Amon Hen, the Fellowship must choose another Ringbearer to continue the Quest in his stead. Written for the Lord of the Rings Community Big Bang Challenge as the back story for my one-shot AU, A Great Evil Unmade.

  PG · 14 chapters · Complete · Published 19 September 2011 · Updated 19 March 2012 · Reviews (36)

• Too Young

  A mother deals with an obstinate son who is unhappy about being considered too young for an important task. A fixed-length ficlet of 400 words (as measured by Microsoft Word).

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 February 2012 · Updated 25 February 2012 · Reviews (3)

• Gone Missing

  When Merry and Pippin go missing in Minas Tirith, Frodo and Sam enlist Aragorn's help to find them.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 February 2012 · Updated 25 February 2012 · Reviews (4)

• Something Hot Would Go Down Nice

  The hobbits are tired of eating cold food on their journey and start daydreaming about how something hot would go down nice. A recipe!fic written for a challenge.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 February 2012 · Updated 25 February 2012 · Reviews (4)

• Reforged

  While seeking answers to a troubling dream, Boromir meets someone he had almost forgotten.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 8 June 2011 · Updated 8 June 2011 · Reviews (8)

• On the Subject of Brothers

  Boromir has a conversation about brothers with Merry and Pippin.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 May 2011 · Updated 30 May 2011 · Reviews (2)

• Green Grows the Holly

  The Fellowship finds the means to celebrate Yule at the beginning of the Quest.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 May 2011 · Updated 30 May 2011 · Reviews (2)

• The Burden of Sons

  Legolas contemplates the burden of responsibility placed upon himself and his companions by their fathers, and makes a vow.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 May 2011 · Updated 30 May 2011 · Reviews (5)

• Nothing But a Nuisance

  Pippin, while being held captive by the Uruk-hai, thinks back on all the times he turned out to be "nothing but a nuisance."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 May 2011 · Updated 30 May 2011 · Reviews (1)

• Gaffers and Gardens

  When the Fellowship camps along the Anduin, Sam and Boromir have opportunity to talk together about important matters.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 May 2011 · Updated 18 May 2011 · Reviews (6)

• If Ever You'd Met Me

  After the Quest is over, Sam is unexpectedly reminded of something he forgot to tell the other Travellers.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 May 2011 · Updated 16 May 2011 · Reviews (4)

• Honor Unabated

  A tale of Denethor and what it took for him to achieve closure at the end of his life.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 July 2010 · Updated 28 July 2010 · Reviews (3)

• Mr. Frodo's Waiting

  Sam Gamgee writes a letter. Honorable Mention - MEFA 2009 Award Category: Genres: Ficlets

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 July 2010 · Updated 21 July 2010 · Reviews (6)

• Sounds of Home

  Boromir, on his journey to Rivendell, is serenaded as he takes a mid-afternoon rest. A fixed-length ficlet of 110 words (as counted by Microsoft Word), written for the Short and Sweet challenge at LJ's lotr_community.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 July 2010 · Updated 19 July 2010 · Reviews (2)

• Lost and Found

  A tale about a pony, through the eyes of the pony.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 May 2010 · Updated 17 May 2010 · Reviews (6)

• No Reason to Celebrate

  On June 20, 3018, Sauron attacked Osgiliath, according to Tolkien's "Tale of Years." What might Boromir have been thinking on that particular day, as he waited for battle to begin? This ficlet explores one possibility. Written in honor of some June birthdays that fall close to the date in question.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 May 2010 · Updated 17 May 2010 · Reviews (1)

• Choices

  A captain of Gondor ponders the choices before him after meeting two wandering Halflings in Ithilien. An AU ficlet that explores an intriguing "what if...?"

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 May 2010 · Updated 17 May 2010 · Reviews (5)

• Trees, Nothing More

  Boromir recalls a time when chance brought him to a strange place and an unexpected meeting.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 December 2009 · Updated 4 December 2009 · Reviews (5)

• A Blade for the Battle

  A tale of Boromir and his sword, and a lifelong battle to keep hope alive and unbroken.

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 1 May 2007 · Updated 21 May 2009 · Reviews (12)

• Fighting Orcs

  Gimli and Boromir discuss together a topic that is much on their minds -- fighting Orcs. A very late birthday gift for Agape4Gondor, who wanted something featuring these two warriors.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 July 2008 · Updated 12 July 2008 · Reviews (5)

• Hope Stirs

  In this "might have been" quadrabble, Denethor wavers on the brink of final despair when hope unlooked-for stirs in his heart. Third Place - MEFA 2009 Award Category: Genres: Ficlets: Gondor or Rohan Fixed-Length Ficlets

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 July 2008 · Updated 8 July 2008 · Reviews (9)