Nerdanel

Obsessions: Tolkien, poetry. Favourite authors: J.R.R. Tolkien, George MacDonald, C.S. Lewis, Alexandre Dumas, Lewis Carroll, and Charles Dickens, among others. Favourite poets: J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert Frost, Emily Brontë, Edgar Allen Poe, Longfellow, William Blake. Age: 28. Aspirations: become a philologist, publish books that bring old tales (i.e. mythology) to life. I love it when people read and review my work.

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• Huan, the Tale of a Hound

  The story of Beren and Lúthien is renowned among Elves and Men. But what of the third hero of that story? Here, at last, is Huan's tale, told from his own perspective.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 June 2010 · Updated 30 June 2010 · Reviews (3)

• Iron Flame: The Story of Túrin Turambar

  The story of Túrin Turambar told in a dramatic script format. It is supposed to be a movie, but in that case it would be about seven hours long (but we would all go see it, wouldn't we?) I have tried to give a comprehensive, as well as deep look at the life to Túrin. Why did he do the things he did? Why did he act in such a way? What were his motivations, his desires, his hopes? I hope this will give every reader a deeper look at Túrin, my favourite character in the Silmarillion, who is so often sadly passed over. Any and all comments are greatly appreciated, since I have spent several months working on this script, and would appreciate any feedback. Act IV complete: Túrin in Nargothrond.

  PG-13 · 31 chapters · In progress · Published 19 March 2005 · Updated 2 March 2007 · Reviews (9)

• How Shall I Find Rest?

  Frodo's thought after his return to the Shire once the War of the Ring was complete.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 September 2006 · Updated 28 September 2006 · Reviews (4)

• Olórë Mallë

  “This was a time of joy to the children, for it was mostly at this hour that a new comrade would come down the lane called the Olórë Mallë or the Path of Dreams. It has been said to me that that lane ran by devious routes to the homes of Men… Now in this place of gardens a high gate of lattice-work that shone golden in the dusk opened upon the lane of dreams, and from there led winding paths of high box to the fairest of all gardens.” The Book of Lost Tales, The Cottage of Lost Play by J.R.R. Tolkien An Elvish lullabye sung by Lúthien Tinúviel to her son Dior.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 April 2006 · Updated 29 April 2006 · Reviews (3)

• Your Light Has Drawn Me Out of Darkness

  After Finrod Felagund returned from the Halls of Mandos, he sought first Amarië of the Vanyar, and as a token of his love and devotion he wrote this poem for her. A Tribute to Finrod and Amarië.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 29 April 2006 · Updated 29 April 2006 · Reviews (0)

• A Song of Valinor -or- Lament for the Two Trees

  Maglor sits by a stream and contemplates the fall of his family, and of the better days that are gone forever.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 April 2006 · Updated 29 April 2006 · Reviews (1)

• Laer Cú Beleg

  Túrin's song for Beleg at the Pools of Ivrin. Originally written for my screenplay of Narn i Hin Húrin. Three sonnets.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 April 2005 · Updated 10 April 2005 · Reviews (1)

• The Pathway of Dreams

  A young boy travels on Olorë Mallë, Pathway of Dreams, and returns with something more than memories to mortal lands.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 February 2005 · Updated 27 February 2005 · Reviews (2)

• Conversations Among the Eldar

  Many years after the Wars in Beleriand, Beleg comes back to Middle-earth, and finds Daeron, still wandering, and tries to convince him to come back to Valinor. (Technically AU, since there is no account of Beleg coming back to Middle-earth after his death). Also features Maglor. For Eruanneth, who inspired this tale.

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 21 February 2005 · Updated 21 February 2005 · Reviews (0)

• Lindë Nerdanelo

  Upon the departure of Fëanor and her sons after the Darkening of Valinor, Nerdanel, filled with sorrow and bitterness of heart, reflects on the past and present of her life and her family. Five sonnets.

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

• The Dark Isle

  Beren and Lúthien (and Huan's) sojourn in Tol-in-Gaurhoth, described in poetic verse. Rated PG-13 for descriptions of violence (nothing graphic).

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 30 November 2004 · Updated 30 November 2004 · Reviews (2)

• Religion in Middle-earth

  This is an essay discussing the issue of organized religion in Middle-earth. Was there any, and if so, what?

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 October 2004 · Updated 24 October 2004 · Reviews (2)

• Estel

  Finrod and Balan (Bëor) work together to stop a pneunomia epidemic in Balan's camp. Writen co-jointly by Alassiel and Nerdanel.

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

• The Pathway of Dreams (II)

  This is a poem about a young boy who travels on the Olórë Mallë, Pathway of Dreams, and goes to the Gardens of Lórien in the Hidden Lands. Upon his return, however, he is not sure whether his journey there was just a dream, or reality ... (revised version).

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 31 July 2004 · Updated 31 July 2004 · Reviews (3)

• Maeglin's Sonnets

  These are sonnets by Maeglin to Idril which reflect his change over the years, from when he first comes to Gondolin, until the time when he is being tormented by Morgoth, and Gondolin's destruction has come.

  PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 3 July 2004 · Updated 3 July 2004 · Reviews (4)

• The Darkness Will Never Pass Away

  After his death, Gwindor reflects on his life. Through all the darkness of his life, how can he not lose hope? Rated PG-13 for angst, darkness and violence. Gwindor, Gelmir, Turin, Beleg, Finduilas.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 June 2004 · Updated 27 June 2004 · Reviews (1)

• Maeglin's Song to Idril

  Maeglin writes a love poem to Idril.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 30 April 2004 · Updated 30 April 2004 · Reviews (0)