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• Like a Blade Forged in Fire by Lialathuveril

  How do you court a woman without her noticing? Bartered away to a Harad prince by her uncle Denethor, Lothíriel is left a widow by the War of the Ring. Disillusioned with love and men, the last thing she wants is another alliance for political reasons. Which presents Éomer of Rohan with a slight problem… (AU)

  PG-13 · 20 chapters · Complete · Published 9 January 2021 · Updated 22 May 2021 · Reviews (92)

• The Eagle on the Ramparts by Canafinwe

  From Rohan he came, but he was not one of the Rohirrim. Thorongil he was called, the Eagle of the Star, and he was the son of no man. Strong was his sword arm, unfailing his courage. Yet not all welcomed the stranger to Minas Tirith...

  PG-13 · 25 chapters · In progress · Published 24 October 2015 · Updated 30 July 2017 · Reviews (271)

• The Gift by PSW

  Gandalf completes a final task before sailing for Valinor. *Characters: Maglor, Gandalf

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 September 2016 · Updated 11 September 2016 · Reviews (12)

• Tailings and Tales by Canafinwe

  Life in Bree is comfortable but often a little dull. A dreary November evening at a busy inn takes a turn when a certain young boy discovers that his parsimonious father has made an exception to the firmest rule of the house. A tale of first meetings, in four parts.

  PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 5 September 2015 · Updated 11 September 2015 · Reviews (42)

• A Thousand Lutes by MP brennan

  In the aftermath of the War of the Ring, a captured Haradri encounters a healer who is more than he appears. A timestamp to "Ransom" featuring Ayman.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 July 2013 · Updated 23 July 2013 · Reviews (9)

• Strangers by MP brennan

  For better or for worse, Aragorn left his mark on Harad. A sequel to "Ransom," though it's not necessary to read that story first.

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 17 May 2013 · Updated 1 June 2013 · Reviews (21)

• Ransom by MP brennan

  As the son of a poor family in Harad, Hakim thought he knew what to expect out of life. But, when a stranger stumbles onto his land after escaping the Mountains of Shadow, he and his family see their lives upended.

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 24 March 2013 · Updated 1 May 2013 · Reviews (105)

• The Day the Stranger Came by Cairistiona

  A widow of Rohan has an unexpected visitor. A birthday short story for Lily Baggins. Rated for some mild adult humor and medical/injury details (there be blood...) Many thanks to Nath, Curiouswombat and the rest of my LJ friends for the beta! Middle-earth and all its environs and inhabitants belong to Tolkien; thank you, good Sir, for creating such a lavish playground!

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 April 2013 · Updated 1 May 2013 · Reviews (10)

• Hearts of Men by Aelaer

  Shortly after Aragorn's crowning, a new, unexpected threat emerges from the heart of Minas Tirith. My thanks to Cairistiona for the beta. This story will be updated once a week every Monday.

  PG-13 · 7 chapters · In progress · Published 6 June 2011 · Updated 19 July 2011 · Reviews (23)

• Midwinter Forfeit by Gwynnyd

  Finduilas seizes the chance to ask Thorongil some searching questions.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 June 2010 · Updated 14 June 2010 · Reviews (8)

• Unripened Fruit by Gwynnyd

  Can Princes have friends? Or are they doomed by court protocol into having only “suitable companions”? Follow the young prince through a wild and muddy romp in early 4th Age Pelargir. Contains more characters named Ingold than any other story ever written.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 June 2010 · Updated 11 June 2010 · Reviews (16)

• The Seagoing Eagle by perelleth

  Thorongil often counselled Ecthelion that the strength of the rebels in Umbar was a great peril to Gondor, and a threat to the fiefs of the south that would prove deadly if Sauron moved to open war. At last he got leave of the Steward and gathered a small fleet, and he came to Umbar unlooked for by night and there burned a great part of the ships of the corsairs. He himself overthrew the Captain of the Haven in battle upon the quays and then he withdrew his fleet with small loss.

  G · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 25 July 2009 · Updated 15 August 2009 · Reviews (29)

• Celebrity by Bodkin

  A stranger claims acquaintance with Gondor's king. Having taken a look at my birthday list, I see I've missed Gwynhyffar's, which was on the day I posted this - happy belated birthday!

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 June 2008 · Updated 12 June 2008 · Reviews (21)

• Generations by Bodkin

  It is natural for parents to want their children to lead safer, happier lives than they did – just as it is natural for them to complain about the inadequacies of the next generation. While trying to live up to a father who is an epic hero brings difficulties of its own … For Meckinock's birthday. A bit early.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 May 2008 · Updated 26 May 2008 · Reviews (20)

• Lighting Fires by Gwynnyd

  How do you convince a boy to stop skipping school when he doesn't know he's supposed to grow up to be king? Elrohir gets handed the task by a very exasperated Erestor, and learns some things about Estel he didn't expect. For Allie Meril, who wanted something about a student of Arda: in any study, any place, any time. With many thanks to the legion of beta readers who helped me thwap this into shape and caught, hopefully, all my typos and backwards curly quotes: River Girl, Beregond5, Sulriel, Gandalf's Apprentice, Pen52, Oshun, LadyA, Patti Baggins, and anyone else I may have forgotten. Edited 9/9/06: italics added, typos fixed

  G · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 7 September 2006 · Updated 12 September 2006 · Reviews (27)

• The Fords of Isen by Branwyn

  Do the bonds of friendship endure beyond the grave? A Rohirric ghost story, written for annmarwalk’s birthday.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 November 2005 · Updated 20 November 2005 · Reviews (16)

• Necessity and Desire by Gwynnyd

  The scenes leading up to the Council of Elrond have a lot of unanswered questions. Why didn't Elrond know where Aragorn was during Frodo's feast, or that his sons had returned? Who arranged that very odd head table seating and why? Where was Boromir that he could show up "in the grey morning" just in time? And why did Aragorn bring Narsil to the Council meeting anyway? With many thanks to my long suffering beta readers - Marta, Arandil, RiverOtter and Patti, and to Tanaqui as well. For Starlight - who wanted mysteries solved.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 September 2005 · Updated 14 September 2005 · Reviews (16)

• Following the Other Wizard: journey into healing by jodancingtree

  Gandalf had sent Frodo on the Quest, and brought the hobbit out of Mordor in the end, on Eagles' wings. But Gandalf went over the Sea at last, and Frodo was left behind to find what peace he could. There was another wizard, though, wise in the care of wounded creatures...

  G · 36 chapters · Complete · Published 11 January 2004 · Updated 13 March 2004 · Reviews (153)

• In the Hands of the Enemy by meckinock

  When Aragorn is waylaid by bandits while racing to answer an urgent summons from Gandalf, he gains an unexpected ally whose loyalties are suspect. With Gandalf and Halbarad in pursuit, can Aragorn discern friend from foe and escape the hands of the Enemy before he is forced to reveal the secret of the Shire?

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 25 October 2003 · Updated 18 November 2003 · Reviews (153)