Thevina

I started into this fascinating world by writing an essay about gender and Tolkien fanfiction writers, then began writing fanfiction myself. My first short story set in Rohan grew into a 92 page gapfiller, and then I simply kept on writing. I'm a big culture and resources buff with a penchant for writing about more obscure characters and time periods, but also my dear, underrepresented-in-fanfic Dwarves. **edit 4.26.06** I've spent a lot of the past 2 years writing primarily Harry Potter, but I'm thoroughly enjoying delving back into my Tolkien roots, currently with a focus on Gimli. Hope you enjoy both the older and newer stories! There's a link to my website now, where you can read all of my stories, the few slightly adult and slash ones included.

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• An Explorer in His Own Land

  A man of Rohan decides to introduce himself to his new neighbors in the caves of Helm's Deep. Includes Dimvin, an OC Dwarf featured in 'A Rose Among Thorns.' Written for an exchange with the prompt 'new beginnings.'

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 July 2011 · Updated 10 July 2011 · Reviews (1)

• A Rose Among Thorns

  What would be truly unexpected within Dwarvish society? Maybe someone like Dimvin. Written for the lotr_community on LJ, the theme of 'believe it or not' and a prompt of "dim."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 31 October 2010 · Updated 31 October 2010 · Reviews (4)

• Elusive Scents in Wartime

  Reassurance and comfort can appear unexpectedly, especially during time of war. Another vignette for my fanfic100 table, prompt of "smell".

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 March 2010 · Updated 25 March 2010 · Reviews (4)

• Unanswerable Questions

  The night before following Aragorn on the Paths of the Dead, Gimli struggles with his purpose and questions which have no easy answers.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 14 March 2010 · Updated 14 March 2010 · Reviews (1)

• In the Shelter of Destroyed Dreams

  After several days, even Gimli is ready to leave Khazad-dûm. A short gap-filler set during the Fellowship's trek through Moria. Part of my fanfic100 table, prompt of "Breakfast."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 March 2010 · Updated 7 March 2010 · Reviews (8)

• The Ground Portends

  Gimli muses on his active dislike of horseback riding and is grateful for a walk on the Rohirric plains.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 May 2007 · Updated 13 May 2007 · Reviews (5)

• Via Media

  Shortly before the Fellowship leaves Rivendell, Gimli readies himself for their departure and unexpectedly gifts Pippin with a secret of Dwarvish culture.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 August 2006 · Updated 26 August 2006 · Reviews (4)

• Antiphon to Light

  Gimli meets Galadriel, and is forever changed.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 April 2006 · Updated 27 April 2006 · Reviews (7)

• The Stones' Lament

  Short gap-filler set in 'The Ring Goes South' part of LotR. I've picked up Gimli as my character for Live Journal's "Fanfic 100," so I'm slowly writing new Gimli fics.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 April 2006 · Updated 25 April 2006 · Reviews (5)

• A Liminal Patience

  An Éowyn-centric ficlet. Beauty burrows resolutely in the eye of the beholder.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 December 2005 · Updated 15 December 2005 · Reviews (1)

• The Standard-Bearer

  When Aragorn struggled with his thoughts in the Hornburg after the battle at Helm's Deep, he asked another Ranger to accompany him. A vignette of Halbarad's musings on his life and future during a long, uncertain night.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 15 December 2005 · Updated 15 December 2005 · Reviews (6)

• In the Shadow of Hope

  An Éowyn-centric vignette set during the Houses of Healing. Injured, thwarted, frustrated and a somewhat resentful guest of Gondor… a few thoughts that may have passed through Éowyn's mind while she contemplated the irony of her fate, and those interwoven within it.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 November 2005 · Updated 11 November 2005 · Reviews (1)

• Fathers and Sons

  Fathers and sons: oftentimes it's a strong bond between the two. So is it any wonder after Merry and Legolas return from Cair Andros prior to King Elessar's coronation, that Gimli and Legolas would end up in a heated argument about Glóin and Thranduil? Humor.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 March 2005 · Updated 18 March 2005 · Reviews (2)

• Speak, Friend, and Enter

  A tale of Dwarves and Elves, of artisans, the creation of the great West-Gate at Khazad-dum, and unlikely authors. Both post-WR and Second Age; Legolas and Gimli, and Narvi and Celebrimbor. Written for the "Authors of Middle- Earth" challenge at Henneth-Annûn. Humor, but with a serious nod to Elvish/Dwarvish relations during their heyday as well as musings on Dwarvish culture in general.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 May 2004 · Updated 27 May 2004 · Reviews (1)

• The Hours

  A set of vignettes which all take place during one particularly challenging day during the War of the Ring, March 14, 3019. The vignettes are based around the monastic services of the hours, seven in all, from 3:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m; additionally, each vignette focuses on one of the senses- taste, touch, etc. Some are well-known characters in well-known scenarios, others are more obscure.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 May 2004 · Updated 26 May 2004 · Reviews (2)

• A House Divided

  A story about the lesser-written, earlier-generation marital uniting of Gondor and Rohan: a telling of the lives of Morwen of Lossarnach and Thengel, their family, and those who intersect with it: Ecthelion, Aragorn, Rangers and Marshals. Drama. Because what marriage is not a drama?

  PG · 9 chapters · Complete · Published 10 February 2004 · Updated 10 February 2004 · Reviews (3)

• A Way Opens

  "Where will wants not, a way opens" Eowyn says in The Two Towers. A series of vignettes about Merry and Eowyn, boots, the afterlife, and joy in unlikely friendships.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 December 2003 · Updated 22 December 2003 · Reviews (4)

• One Who Ran

  Inspired by some throwaway lines in 'The Black Gate Opens.' A short vignette about one of the nameless lost during the last days of the War of the Ring.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 December 2003 · Updated 12 December 2003 · Reviews (1)

• The Braided Heart

  A story about Eowyn. Oftentimes it is the simplest gifts that are the most profound.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 December 2003 · Updated 12 December 2003 · Reviews (2)

• Daughters of Oromë

  A story of Rohan, beginning with Eowyn's childhood and continuing past the War of the Ring, covering around 35 years. Features Eowyn and Fréalas, an OFC who is two years Eowyn's senior. Multiple POVs, action, drama, some angst and musings on a possible underground shieldmaiden subculture that might have been revived in Rohan before and during the WR. Many scenes focus on ordinary people in Rohan and what their lives were like "off-screen" from the main storylines during Lord of the Rings.

  PG-13 · 21 chapters · Complete · Published 1 December 2003 · Updated 1 December 2003 · Reviews (0)

• Of Pipes and Poetry

  An evening in Fangorn Forest when things hidden come to light. Legolas tries smoking and unwittingly discovers that he doesn't know as much about his Dwarvish friend as he thought. That he writes poetry, for instance.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 November 2003 · Updated 28 November 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Black Diamond

  A vignette from Gimli's point of view on the field of the Morannon after the last battle, looking for Pippin.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 November 2003 · Updated 25 November 2003 · Reviews (3)

• Celestial Quartet

  Four vignettes spanning three ages of Middle-earth, multiple geographies and races, and several points of view. What binds them together: the night sky above, whether starry or clouded, and a sparkling gem that resists disappearing into the mists of time. Chapters 2 and 3 are adult. Many of the characters are somewhat obscure and not in the pulldown menu, so in addition to those listed are these: Erendis, Tar-Meneldur, Gorbadoc Brandybuck, Mirabella Brandybuck.

  R · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 23 November 2003 · Updated 23 November 2003 · Reviews (2)