Soledad

I've been writing, original fiction and fanfic for the last 55 years - yes, I'm actually *that* old! - in three different languages, of which English is only my third. So, the sometimes creative grammar is not a result of the lack of trying. :)) I first encountered Tolkien's universe back in the early 1970s, when I read The Hobbit. LOTR reached our country (that would be Hungary) only years later. I fell in love at first sight and haven't stopped loving the Ardaverse ever since. My all-time favourite character has always been the Elvenking of Mirkwood (also known as Thranduil, Legolas' father) but many of the others have grown on me since then. While the greater part of my work can't be posted here because of the rules, I hope that you will find the one or other story to your liking. I write across all Ages and all races of Middle-earth, so the offer is quite varied. Be my guest in my little corner of the Ardaverse and have a pleasant stay.

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• The Book of Mazarbul

  The chronicle of Balin's ill-fated effort to retake Moria. Featuring a great many Dwarves, canon and otherwise, with some other people having guest appeareances. After much consideration, I decided to keep updating this story, though in a heavily edited version.

  PG · 19 chapters · In progress · Published 21 June 2008 · Updated 22 April 2024 · Reviews (126)

• The Warrior of the White Hand

  Prequel of some sort to "The Last Stand". A closer look at the Uruk-Hai within Isengard in general and at Uglúk in particular.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 13 January 2023 · Updated 13 January 2023 · Reviews (2)

• The Healer

  After the White Council turns Sauron out of Dol Guldur, Elrond and Thranduil have a conversation.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 December 2021 · Updated 19 December 2021 · Reviews (3)

• If You Wish Upon a Dwobbit

  As mentioned in “The Book of Mazarbul”, Bifur and Óin had always been close. So, why did they never court? Possibly because Bifur’s interest was elsewhere? Don’t let the title mislead you. This is a non-slash, one hundred per cent canon, bookverse story. Well, 99 per cent canon anyway, seeing that Bifur is a bit different here. *g* Features Thorin's entire company - and more.

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · In progress · Published 27 April 2013 · Updated 30 September 2018 · Reviews (16)

• Not So Happy Returns

  A (most likely doomed) attempt of an Advent calendar, featuring predominantly First Age Elves. It is all Fiondil’s fault, really. :) I was never interested in those people before.

  PG · 25 chapters · Complete · Published 30 November 2014 · Updated 24 December 2014 · Reviews (76)

• Sea Flower

  Decades before the Ring War, years before Captain Thorongil would come to Gondor, trouble brews in Umbar, the Third Realm in Exile. The Consuls desperately seek for a way out - how would their efforts influence the family of the Prince of Dol Amroth? Beta read by Larner and Linda Hoyland, thanks.

  R · 6 chapters · In progress · Published 22 October 2012 · Updated 3 July 2014 · Reviews (22)

• The Trials of a Woodland King

  Making preparations for the yearly Autumn Festival, Thranduil and his seneschal, old Galion, discuss the financial problems of the Woodland Kingdom.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 January 2014 · Updated 11 January 2014 · Reviews (1)

• Emissary of the Mark

  Aka: "How Elfhelm Went to Rhûn, Saved the Day and Got the Girl". Isabeau said that the subtitle is as good as a summary, and since this is the exact tale you will be told here, I kept it. *g* My thanks to Lady Masterblott, Larner and Borys for beta reading.

  PG-13 · 18 chapters · Complete · Published 28 November 2006 · Updated 22 December 2013 · Reviews (41)

• Elvenhome

  Celebrían sailed to the West to find healing there. But what did she truly find? My thanks to Fiondil, whose stories finally provided me with the necessary inspiration to go on with this one. :) Ch 39 - in which the first part of this story ends.

  PG-13 · 40 chapters · Complete · Published 29 June 2009 · Updated 29 May 2012 · Reviews (133)

• Maitimo's Awakening

  Maedhros wakes up after Fingon rescued him from the Thangorodrim. But whom does he have to face?

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 January 2012 · Updated 8 January 2012 · Reviews (6)

• The Fledgling Years

  A young Lindir story, a prequel to "Innocence". Focused on Aiwendil, mainly, whom Men knew as Radagast the Brown.

  G · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 1 August 2009 · Updated 7 September 2009 · Reviews (3)

• The Shoemaker's Daughter

  A prequel to "Shadows of the Past", with a great deal of original characters, populating a small fishing town in Gondor. Several canon characters will have their cameo appearances, but most of the time it's about daily life in Gondor.

  R · 8 chapters · In progress · Published 29 January 2005 · Updated 28 June 2009 · Reviews (14)

• Tales from Halabor

  No advent calendar for 2008; sorry. Instead, short, independent vignettes, taking place in Halabor and featuring young Lord Herumor, mostly. I shall try to produce the first 4 on the 4 Sundays of Advent; otherwise, whenever inspiration hits.

  G · 6 chapters · In progress · Published 29 November 2008 · Updated 26 December 2008 · Reviews (9)

• Elf-root

  Bilbo Baggins is 'presumably dead', and his belongings are to be sold by auction - when he unexpectedly returns with gold and silver from the Dragon's treasure. But that wasn't the only thing he brought back... Beta read by Larner, thanks. (BTW, I've notched up the rating for some discussions in Chapter 6.)

  PG · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 27 June 2008 · Updated 1 November 2008 · Reviews (31)

• Garden of Dreams and Memories, Part 2

  An old story, first published in 2003. Melian is waiting for the release of Elwë. Beware of the abundance of Valarin names. *g*

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 24 May 2008 · Updated 24 May 2008 · Reviews (2)

• The Vault of the Dead

  Aragorn finally gets the sign he had waited for so long. But there are other powers in Middle-earth who want to do justice to someone else first.

  PG · 10 chapters · Complete · Published 5 January 2008 · Updated 15 January 2008 · Reviews (18)

• An Autumn Fair in Halabor

  The Wandering Elves, led by Gildor Inglorion, visit the annual autumn fair in Halabor. Takes place during Chapter 7 of “The Shoemaker’s Daughter”. This is Edhellond's Advent Calendar for 2007.

  PG · 24 chapters · Complete · Published 2 December 2007 · Updated 24 December 2007 · Reviews (50)

• Edhellond Anniversary Drabbles

  Drabbles, double- and triple-drabbles, written for Edhellond's 5th anniversary and dedicated to individual Edhellond members. Featuring various characters of the Ardaverse.

  G · 13 chapters · Complete · Published 10 October 2007 · Updated 22 October 2007 · Reviews (22)

• The Young Knights

  After finishing his training as a Swan Knight in Dol Amroth, young Lord Herumor, the Heir of Halabor, gets knighted in his kinsman Lord Forlong’s town. Story completed. MEFAs 2007 - Men - 1st Place

  G · 24 chapters · Complete · Published 1 December 2006 · Updated 30 December 2006 · Reviews (42)

• A Brotherly Gift

  Prince Imrahil makes his sworn brother, Andrahar, a very special anniversary gift. This is an anniversary fic, written for Isabeau, as an answer to the Edhellond Group’s Anniversary 2006 challenge

  G · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 24 September 2006 · Updated 24 September 2006 · Reviews (2)

• Starlight on Leaves

  A series of drabbles about Oropher's House, through all Ages.

  G · 5 chapters · In progress · Published 24 December 2004 · Updated 24 September 2006 · Reviews (4)

• The Prisoner of Dol Guldur

  After the destruction of Dol Guldur, King Thranduil of Mirkwood makes a terrible discovery.

  PG-13 · 14 chapters · Complete · Published 5 February 2005 · Updated 4 July 2006 · Reviews (90)

• Flickers on the Water

  A series of Silmarillion-based drabbles, from both the First and the Second Age.

  G · 10 chapters · In progress · Published 8 October 2004 · Updated 10 March 2006 · Reviews (12)

• The Last Yule in Halabor

  A series of loosely connected vignettes, featuring various peoples of the imaginary Gondorian town Halabor. A side product to “The Shoemaker’s Daughter”.

  PG-13 · 27 chapters · Complete · Published 30 November 2005 · Updated 26 December 2005 · Reviews (60)

• The Last Stand

  That famous last fight between Éomer and Uglúk, seen from Uglúk's perspective. A feeble attempt to create a glimpse of the culture of the Uruk-hai... if there is such thing. I leave the judgement to you, oh most gracious readers.

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 28 March 2005 · Updated 28 March 2005 · Reviews (3)

• A Dwarven Yuletide

  Legolas is invited to celebrate Yule with the Dwarves of Erebor. During this time, he learns more about Dwarves in general and his friend Gimli in particular than he'd have ever thought.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 December 2004 · Updated 24 December 2004 · Reviews (13)

• Bruises

  A short vignette belonging to my "Sons of Gondor" arc. A little child, who will become a great hero one day, learns a lesson.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 October 2004 · Updated 1 October 2004 · Reviews (6)

• Frozen Flower

  Ever asked what Éowyn was doing in Dunharrow during the Battle of the Hornburg? I did. This is one possible answer to that question. I started writing this story in the summer of 2002, but I hope I'll get to finish it some day.

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 29 August 2004 · Updated 29 August 2004 · Reviews (2)

• Ice Blossom

  Éowyn's thoughts after the Rohirrim left Edoras.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 August 2004 · Updated 29 August 2004 · Reviews (1)

• Wilwarin

  A glimpse into Lindir's childhood, almost 300 years before he came to Rivendell. A short prequel to my long-ongoing story "Innocence".

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 May 2004 · Updated 10 May 2004 · Reviews (1)

• Visits in Eregion

  A Celebrimbor/Narvi friendship story that also explores the fate of those "lesser Rings" made in Eregion.

  G · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 26 February 2004 · Updated 26 February 2004 · Reviews (4)

• Shadows of the Past

  After the Ring War, living contently in Emyn Arnen, Faramir, Prince of Ithilien, makes a somewhat shocking discovery. This story is the first part of a new series titled "Sons of Gondor". A prequel to it is already in the phase of preparation and background research.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 February 2004 · Updated 18 February 2004 · Reviews (2)

• Little Bird

  Life in Mirkwood is not easy, not even for the royal family. Warning: extensive footnotes.

  PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 16 February 2004 · Updated 16 February 2004 · Reviews (1)

• Between the Darkness and the Light

  When Oropher decides to move his kingdom from the Amon Lanc beyond the Gladden River, Celeborn and Thranduil have one last conversation before parting.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 February 2004 · Updated 12 February 2004 · Reviews (2)

• All Alone in the Night

  Haldir faces the changes in his life during and after the Battle upon Dagorlad.

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 12 February 2004 · Updated 12 February 2004 · Reviews (0)

• The Face of the Enemy

  The Battle of the Pelennor Fields, seen through the eyes of the enemy. Winner of 2004's Mithril Award in the category "Best Story Focused on Men".

  PG-13 · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 26 December 2003 · Updated 12 February 2004 · Reviews (6)

• The Exercise of Vital Powers

  Why had Captain Thorongil to leave Minas Tirith right after his spectacular victory against the Corsairs of Umbar? This is one possible answer.

  PG · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 20 January 2004 · Updated 2 February 2004 · Reviews (2)

• Of Elflings and Mice

  A glimpse into Legolas' childhood.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 December 2003 · Updated 26 December 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Felagund and the Noegyth Nibin

  Finrod makes an interesting friend.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 December 2003 · Updated 25 December 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Breaking the Light

  A glimpse into the life in Valinor, before the Awakening of Elves. With special focus on the possible early relationship between Saruman and Sauron.

  G · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 25 December 2003 · Updated 25 December 2003 · Reviews (1)

• The Dying Stone

  Aftr the Kinslaying of Alqualondë, Olwë mourns over his beautiful city.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 December 2003 · Updated 25 December 2003 · Reviews (0)

• Cold Comfort

  Denethor has a disturbing conversation with an old friend.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 December 2003 · Updated 25 December 2003 · Reviews (3)