ErinRua
A horse person and lover of wide-open spaces, cohabitating with spouse, border collies, cats, books, and copious house plants. Just a wordsmith, hammering on the good metal forged by others truly gifted ... Depending on my mood, I may be found riding the fields of Rohan, strolling through the Shire or walking the green woods of Ithilien, though once in awhile I dream of tall ships and endless horizons ....
Stories (18)
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Good Stone
A collection of Drabbles written for the Henneth Annun Birthday Drabbles challenge. 100 words each, wee tales for the telling. I hope no one minds that I have left the names of the recipients included. Read and enjoy! :-)
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 March 2005 · Updated 18 March 2005 · Reviews (4)
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To Hope's End
A Rohirrim warrior on the Pelannor Field bears witness to the Witch King's fall, and from it draws his own grim courage. A vignette.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 December 2004 · Updated 2 December 2004 · Reviews (11)
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Crows
A dark vignette from the POV of some of Middle-earth's less favored creatures.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 November 2004 · Updated 2 November 2004 · Reviews (4)
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Captain of the Night
A poetical reflection on Boromir's passing, a salute to a fallen warrior. COMPLETE. (Repost of a 2002 poem.)
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 September 2004 · Updated 24 September 2004 · Reviews (1)
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Marriage of Souls
EOMER of Rohan is now King of the Riddermark, and he must make a very special decision. Will he follow his heart, or must duty dictate his choice? ...COMPLETE. (Repost of a 2003 story.)
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 September 2004 · Updated 24 September 2004 · Reviews (5)
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Wings
The Rohirrim and the Sea, or, how Eomer is just a bit foolish over love whilst his father-in-law-to-be looks on. Just a bit of fun to appease an errant muse. :-)
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 June 2004 · Updated 24 June 2004 · Reviews (11)
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Close Enough To Touch
Eomer and Firefoot face an unexpected encounter, where teamwork between horse and man is literally life or death. COMPLETE! (Written for the Henneth Annun group's '6-Legged Race' challenge.)
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 June 2004 · Updated 24 June 2004 · Reviews (4)
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Tales of the Hunter
Even in Middle Earth there is a mother behind every hero. Here is the mother of a Ranger of the Northern Dunedain, as her son grows into his inheritence. COMPLETE.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 April 2004 · Updated 24 April 2004 · Reviews (6)
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The End of Hope
The Dawnless Day has fallen and the Rohirrim ride to Gondor's aid. But for each who marches to battle there are those who wait behind ... Vignette.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 February 2004 · Updated 16 February 2004 · Reviews (5)
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The Last Grey Ship
The voice of the Sea merely whispers, until the reasons to stay pass on. Aragorn's days are ending, and Gimli faces more farewells as Legolas looks to the West. How the story may have ended. Book-based. * 2005 One Ring Awards: Best Fan Fiction * 2004 MEFAs: 1st Place post WOTR Drama, Turin Turambar Award * 2003 Mithril Awards Commended : Best Fourth Age and Beyond * 2003 My Precious Awards Nominee
G · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 16 February 2004 · Updated 16 February 2004 · Reviews (13)
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With-a-Will ~ A Poem
A boy, a horse, a desperate ride: A tale from the Riddermark and their long fight against Shadow. (~ A Poem ~) *Gathering of the Fellowship Toronto 2003 Writing Awards: 2nd Place Narrative Poetry
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 February 2004 · Updated 16 February 2004 · Reviews (3)
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Turning of a Page
A letter from Eomer King of Rohan to Aragorn, King of Gondor and Arnor, near the time of his death. Eomer reflects on the past and remembers old friendships. A short vignette.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 February 2004 · Updated 16 February 2004 · Reviews (5)
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The Lion and The Swan ~ A Poem
A poem of Eomer of Rohan, from musings by his bride, Lothiriel of Dol Amroth. * 2004 MEFAs Nominee, LOTR Poetry * Gathering of the Fellowship Toronto 2003 Writing Awards: 1st Place Lyric Poetry
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 February 2004 · Updated 2 February 2004 · Reviews (4)
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Keeping the Watch
The Bounders kept watch on the borders of the Shire, for strange things moved in the land. Yet the hobbits did not keep their vigil alone. An encounter on a winter day...
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 February 2004 · Updated 2 February 2004 · Reviews (2)
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Ashes, East Winds, Hope That Rises
Eomer - as seen through his eyes - the peril of Rohan, the duplicity of the Wormtongue, and the coming of hope to the Riddermark. * 2004 MEFAs: 3rd Place LOTR Drama * 2003 Mithril Awards Finalist
PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 24 January 2004 · Updated 24 January 2004 · Reviews (7)
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Weeping Iron Tears
Aragorn remembers his kinsman Halbarad, who fell in battle upon the Pelannor Field. Semi-companion to "Among the Fields of Green." (Vignette)
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 January 2004 · Updated 24 January 2004 · Reviews (4)
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Among the Fields of Green
Elfhelm of Rohan remembers the death of Theodred, son of Theoden at the battle for the Fords of Isen. Semi-companion to "Weeping Iron Tears." (Vignette.)
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 January 2004 · Updated 24 January 2004 · Reviews (2)
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Aglarond
A dwarf, a cave and a claustrophobic elf. Wherein Gimli and Legolas venture into the Crystal Caves of Aglardond at the War's end and Legolas is lost for words. * 2004 MEFAs: 1st Place LOTR Story, FOTR Award * Gathering of the Fellowship Toronto 2003 Writing Awards: 1st Place Prose Fiction (tied) * 2003 Mithril Awards Winner
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 January 2004 · Updated 24 January 2004 · Reviews (9)