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Alternate Universe

HuA1: Legolas and the Stanley Cup by Bubbles

URL: http://www.geocities.com/sotto-voce/stanleycup.html

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: After helping to rid Middle-Earth of evil, Legolas, already
lead-singer of popular band, Elf-Head, decided to try a year in the NHL.
And what a year it was!



Alternate Universe

HuA2: No Living Man by Elana

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1672&cid=6920

Rating: PG mild violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: In which the Witch King realizes, that for an inhabitant of Middle
Earth, the knowledge that no living man can harm you is no reason to get
cocky.



Alternate Universe

HuA3: Slightly Muddled by Lindelea

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1305498/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Fondly dedicated to all those of us who've included American slang
in our efforts all unwitting..



Alternate Universe

HuA4: The Fanfic Lounge: The Lord of the Rings by CNell

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=339

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The members of the Fellowship (along with two special guest stars)
must find a way to keep the world of fanfiction from being overwhelmed by
LoTR stories.



Alternate Universe

HuA5: The Fanfic Lounge: The Two Towers by CNell

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1252035/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Mary Sue attacks, Angst!Frodo, gender switching, horse stampedes -
and this is just what happens before lunch.



Alternate Universe

HuA6: The Story of Legolas and Enoreth by CNell

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/906316/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Can Legolas get through this twisted fairy tale without losing his
sanity? This story will make heaps more sense if you've first read "The
Fanfic Lounge: The Lord of the Rings." Or you can just read this one and
revel in the confusion.



Alternate Universe

HuA7: T'was the Night Before Helm's Deep by Erin's Daughter

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=2189

Rating: PG some violence; death scene; language

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The usual pre-shift meeting at the Barad-dur Interrogations
division includes a reflection on past successes (and the odd failure!), an
irrational dislike of a certain Ranger and a visit from an important
black-robed personage.... AU.



Parody

HuP1: A Maiden from a Distant World by CNell

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/802004/1/

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A modern-day girl is dropped into Middle-earth. How will the
Fellowship react?



Parody

HuP2: Boromir: The Owner's Guide and Maintenance Manual by Theresa Green

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=2366

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Worried about the care and maintenance of your Man of Gondor? Then
look no further! This comprehensive handbook will answer all your questions,
plus a few others that you wouldn't have thought to ask!



Parody

HuP3: Debbie Does the Fellowship by Gypsie Rose

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=177

Rating: PG-13 sexual innuendo (lots)

Romance Partners: Debbie/everybody

Summary: An over-the-top Parody Sue story, where Debbie bags *all* the cute
guys.



Parody

HuP4: If Your Nightly News Covered the Silmarillion by erunyauve

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/845927/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: In tonight's news: the Havens erupt in violence, Ivrin gets a
superboost, and Eeries move north. The MESI takes a dive, and we'll have
Olorin with sports and Cirdan with weather.'



Parody

HuP5: Mairisuweniel Does Minas Tirith by Viv

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=85

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Mairisuewifieth is driving Aragorn bonkers, so he seeks the help of
the one creature who can resist her lures. Gimli, of course.



Parody

HuP6: Nine Men And A Little Lady by Kielle

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/536905/1/

Rating: PG violence

Romance Partners: Legolas/f (against his will)

Summary: Once upon a time a mysterious girl joined the Fellowship...damn
her! Sick of annoying Mary Sues? Actually READ Tolkien? This may cheer you
up.



Parody

HuP7: The Gondolin Guinness by Earonn and Bladorthin

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1625301/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A story about the finest Irish Pub in the Hidden City, featuring
Turgon, Maeglin, Gothmog, Idril the stroppy barmaid and others..



Parody

HuP8: The Return of the King by Cirdan

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1210165/1/

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The King who returns is not the King you think.



Romance

HuR1: Home for the Holidays by Elladan son of Elrond by Claudi007

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1144968/1/

Rating: PG-13 adult humor

Romance Partners: Elladan/Erestor, among others

Summary: Having recovered from his summer, Elladan returns to Rivendell just
in time to meet up with the Fellowship of the Ring.



Romance

HuR2: How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Claudi007

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/966953/1/

Rating: PG-13 adult humor

Romance Partners: Elladan/Erestor, among others

Summary: Elladan's Summer in Rivendell. Legolas shows up, Glorfindel and
Erestor get all weird, and zaniness ensues.



Romance

HuR3: I'm WHAT? by Ellbee

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1282382/1/

Rating: PG-13 suggestiveness; references to mpreg

Romance Partners: Legolas/Aragorn

Summary: Nine months in the life of Legolas, Bridget-style. You COULD call
this a sort of homage to all those MPREG stories out there.



Romance

HuR4: Mother of the Year by Alexcat

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/I_P/M/MotherOfTheYear.htm

Rating: R sexual situations; mpreg

Romance Partners: Erestor/Glorfindel

Summary: Someone becomes a mommy...er daddy ... hmmm mommy.



Romance

HuR5: My Hairy Prisoner by BittenBuggy

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=611

Rating: PG-13 sexual references

Romance Partners: Legolas/f

Summary: Legolas finally discovers his fetish.



Romance

HuR6: Sunshine and Ivy by Alexcat

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/Q_Z/S/SunshineAndIvy.htm

Rating: R sexuality

Romance Partners: Celeborn/Haldir; Celeborn/Galadriel

Summary: Making love outdoors LOOKS like fun.



Romance

HuR7: The Conversation by sheraiah

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1404704/1/

Rating: PG-13 candid conversation about relationships

Romance Partners: Elrond/Celebrian; Thranduil/OFC

Summary: Thranduil and Elrond drink a lot and try to outdo each other in
tales of erotic adventure - unaware that their offspring are listening.



Hu1: Dance With Me by Jenolas

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1636973/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Legolas is rescued from an unwanted situation by someone he least
expects.



Hu2: Experiment Gone.Right? by Viv

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=122

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Obsessed fangirl beams canon character to her bedroom... with
interesting results.



Hu3: Fashion Statements by Grey Wonderer

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1124

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Sometimes what you wear says quite a bit about you. Frodo and
Pippin both wind up making a big splash at Tuckborough in very unique
outfits. Meanwhile, Pervincia Took tries to avoid a fashion disaster and
Merry meets the new lass in town!



Hu4: Frogs by Lindelea

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=322

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Homesick Halflings teach their Big Folk friends a pub-game from the
Shire.



Hu5: It Was A Dark and Stormy by Pearl Took

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1855823/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Merry, Pippin, and eventually, Sam go on a holiday and find a new
friend.



Hu6: Joy on a Summer Morning by Ellbee

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1486085/1/

Rating: PG-13 suggestiveness

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Legolas and Aragorn indulge themselves on a lazy summer day.



Hu7: Legolas' No Good Rotten Day by Siobhan with inspiration from Cassia

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1212624/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Legolas has a very bad morning and drags his friend Aragorn into
it.



Hu8: Of Dwarvish Ale and Battle Scars by Aratlithiel

URL: http://www.lightindarkplaces.net/ODAABS.html

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: After the Ring War in Minas Tirith - Frodo steals a cask, and
Faramir tastes his first Dwarvish Ale - with unexpected consequences,
including some very... hrm... special limericks..



Hu9: Once in Royal Imladris' City by Orophins_Dottir

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1102

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Written for the Stories of Arda group's holiday challenge (2003).
Thought I'd get it posted while it's still seasonal. A bit of total nonsense
complete with miruvor eggnog and gilded spiders!



Hu10: Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire by bryn_bnw

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=676

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Prior to their journey, the Fellowship remained in Rivendell for
two months. Let them not be accused of "lounging around." Of
misunderstandings, embarrassingly botched scouting missions, and enemies at
home and abroad. Proof that when in doubt, things always can get worse.



Hu11: Secrets We Dare Not Tell by Coriel

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1792&cid=7508

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: (A quick bit of off-the-wall humor, a whimsical gapfiller for I
Return. A dreadful "what-if.") Legolas is attending Gimli's personal effects
the evening they both arrived in Lasgalen, when the unthinkable happens..



Hu12: Stop That, You'll Only Hurt Yourselves by AlexCat and Larian Elensar

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/A_H/E/ElflordsOnAssignment/
1_StopThatYoullOnlyHurtYourselves.htm

Rating: R implied sex; slash

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The elflords find all sorts of trouble when they go in search of
another drink.



Hu13: The Eight Companions: A Battle for an Elf's Sanity by Ellipsis

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1075270/1/

Rating: PG innuendo (some slashy)

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Legolas and seven companions: Tuor, Elrond's sons, Elves of
Nargothrond, & a Balrog-slayer - go on a quest against the Feanorians at the
social event of Valinor for the ultimate prize: an escape from bad fanfic.



Hu14: The Ents of Wrath by Bryn (aka bryn_bnw)

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=726

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Into the depths of Fanghorn we go! Merry and Pippin
meet...Treebeard. In which our favorite Elf, Ranger, Dwarf, and Wizard have
a time sorting THIS one out, and we discover why Ents are trees. A bit of
fun nonsense. (Cameos by Eomer, Theoden, Haldir, Rumil, Galadriel, and
Celeborn.)



Hu15: The Jewel in the Crown by Alawa

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/917100/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The Crown of Earnur receives a final polish on the morning Aragorn
becomes King.



Hu16: The Lady's Gift by Pervinca

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1617

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: As a cure for his young cousin's boredom, Meriadoc dares Peregrin
to do something rather foolish. Unfortunately for both of them, Pippin
succeeds, and puts both of them in serious trouble.



Hu17: The One Ring Reforged by Cirdan

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1008033/1/

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: This is a very mild humor story about the One Ring. Frodo bumps
into Feanor shortly after fleeing from Boromir. Feanor reforges the shoddily
made One Ring. You'll like Sting's origins.



Hu18: The Romance that Never Was by bryn_bnw

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/840137/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Some love stories are warm and fuzzy. Others are just plain
twisted. Short parody on a familiar theme.



Hu19: The Tale of A King by Arwen Imladviel

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=98

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A King we all know reminiscing about a loss of his.





AUTHORS (remember to comment on the writer as regards to the category, not
the story, here):



HuA1: Alawa

The Jewel in the Crown



HuA2: Alexcat

Mother of the Year, Sunshine and Ivy



HuA3: AlexCat and Larian Elensar

Stop That, You'll Only Hurt Yourselves



HuA4: Aratlithiel

Of Dwarvish Ale and Battle Scars



HuA5: Arwen Imladviel

The Tale of A King



HuA6: BittenBuggy

My Hairy Prisoner



HuA7: Bryn (aka bryn_bnw)

The Ents of Wrath; Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire; The Romance that
Never Was



HuA8: Bubbles

Legolas and the Stanley Cup



HuA9: Cirdan

The Return of the King, The One Ring Reforged



HuA10: Claudi007

Home for the Holidays by Elladan son of Elrond, How I Spent My Summer
Vacation



HuA11: CNell

The Fanfic Lounge: The Lord of the Rings, The Fanfic Lounge: The Two Towers,
The Story of Legolas and Enoreth, A Maiden from a Distant World



HuA12: Coriel

Secrets We Dare Not Tell



HuA13: Earonn and Bladorthin

The Gondolin Guinness



HuA14: Elana

No Living Man



HuA15: Ellbee

I'm WHAT?, Joy on a Summer Morning



HuA16: Ellipsis

The Eight Companions: A Battle for an Elf's Sanity



HuA17: Erin's Daughter

T'was the Night Before Helm's Deep



HuA18: erunyauve

If Your Nightly News Covered the Silmarillion



HuA19: Grey Wonderer

Fashion Statements



HuA20: Gypsie Rose

Debbie Does the Fellowship



HuA21: Jenolas

Dance With Me



HuA22: Kielle

Nine Men And A Little Lady



HuA23: Lindelea

Slightly Muddled, Frogs



HuA24: Orophins_Dottir

Once in Royal Imladris' City



HuA25: Pearl Took

It Was A Dark and Stormy



HuA26: Pervinca

The Lady's Gift



HuA27: sheraiah

The Conversation



HuA28: Siobhan with inspiration from Cassia

Legolas' No Good Rotten Day



HuA29: Theresa Green



HuA30: Viv

Mairisuweniel Does Minas Tirith, Experiment Gone.Right?





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Pre-LOTR

AP1: Betrayal by Cassia and Sio

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1078024/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence; tense situations

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: After a long absence, Legolas is finally returning home to
Mirkwood. But what will he and Aragorn find when they get there? Trouble
more severe than either of them could have ever guessed is stirring in the
Wood-elves realm and treachery beyond imagining. The resulting struggle may
be more than either the elf or the ranger can handle... and if they can't,
then not only they, but all of Mirkwood is doomed.



Pre-LOTR

AP2: Black Breath by Cassia and Sio

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/995542/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence; tense situations

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: When tragedy strikes, the last thing Legolas wants to do is leave
Rivendell and his friends... but when he does, what will he encounter? And
will Aragorn be able to save him from it before the elf prince loses more
than just his life?



Pre-LOTR

AP3: Change of Heart, Change of Mind by Cassia and Sio

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/761260/1/

Rating: PG-13 minor violence; tense situations

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Aragorn and Legolas are beginning to become friends, but not
everyone in Mirkwood looks kindly on this, or upon they young human ranger.
When Legolas' life is threatened, Aragorn is the one person available who
knows how to save him, but will the others listen to him before it is too
late?



Pre-LOTR

AP4: Elflings by CC

URL: http://www.angelfire.com/wv/night/elflings.html

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Elladan and Elrohir try to prove that they are old enough to leave
the house by themselves.



Pre-LOTR

AP5: Exile by Cassia and Sio

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/773753/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence; tense situations

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: When Aragorn is accused of murder, he and Legolas risk everything,
including their lives, to discover the truth. But just how much will justice
end up costing?



Pre-LOTR

AP6: First Meetings by Siobhan

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/742784/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Aragorn and Legolas meet for the first time. Aragorn is in his
early twenties and nearly gets killed when he ignores his adopted father's
good advice. Legolas finds him, but must fight the demons of his past in
order to help the young human.



Pre-LOTR

AP7: Icicle Cream by Khylea

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/K/Khylea/IcicleCream.htm

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: First snowy day in Rivendell, the twins want icicle cream.



Pre-LOTR

AP8: Mistaken Identity by Cassia and Sio

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/916415/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence; tense situations

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A dark elf with a burning hatred for men is terrorizing the
countryside around Rivendell. Unfortunately, that elf bears a striking
resemblance to Prince Legolas. An innocent visit from Mirkwood to Rivendell
lands Legolas in more trouble than he bargained for, but he is not the only
one, because when the dark elf's deadly designs become focused on Aragorn,
everyone finds themselves in danger.



Pre-LOTR

AP9: Return by Cassia and Sio

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/810392/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence; tense situations

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Legolas and Aragorn venture into the Mines of Moria to help Balin,
only to get more than they bargained for. Meanwhile, Mirkwood is falling
into darkness. Her only hope ends up resting in the hands of the two people
she has scorned, and Legolas & Aragorn will risk more than their lives to
save her.



Pre-LOTR

AP10: Vilya by Cassia and Sio

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/959866/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence; tense situations

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A devastating earthquake rocks Rivendell and the surrounding areas,
leaving chaos and heartbreak in its wake. With Elrond on the brink of death,
Aragorn runs away, convinced that he is responsible. Legolas must try to
find him before the disaster can claim his life as well. Angry townspeople,
a flooding river and the forces of nature conspire against them all, leaving
no one unscathed. The waters are rising, Rivendell is about to be washed
away, and the one person who could save her lies dying.



A1: Adventurers Together by Lasse-lanta

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/839285/1/

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: Glorfindel/OFC

Summary: The adventures of Glorfindel and his companion from the Last
Alliance to the Fourth Age.



A2: Bitten by Legorfilinde

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1504859/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Aragorn must travel to distant Rhun and what he finds there is much
more than he could ever imagine. When he fails to return, it is left to
Legolas to search for him and bring him home. But is he too late?



A3: Braid by Khylea

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/K/Khylea/Braid.htm

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: On the outskirts of Mordor, Aragorn reminisces while braiding an
injured Legolas' hair.



A4: Fireside Tales by Legorfilinde

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1446414/1/

Rating: PG-13 some violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Legolas and Aragorn share little known tales of their lives with
one another in this series of fireside tales.



A5: Forgotten Allies by JMac

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=51

Rating: R graphic violence

Romance Partners: Legolas/f

Summary: Legolas, Gandalf, Elrond and his sons return during WW2 to aid
Aragorn's descendents against the coming darkness and to retrieve a source
of power long forgotten.



A6: Hope Rekindled by Marta

URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/challenge/chapter_view.cfm?NGID=177&STID=3367&S
POrdinal=3

Rating: PG somewhat graphic violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Imrahil's experiences near the end of the Battle of the Pelennor
Fields.



A7: One Of Them by Khylea

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/K/Khylea/OneOfThem.htm

Rating: PG references to violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Before the battle at Helm's Deep, Legolas thinks about his "They
cannot win this fight" comment to Aragorn. Legolas' POV.



A8: She Gave Me Three by Khylea

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/K/Khylea/SheGaveMeThree.htm

Rating: PG implied violence; battles

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: When Legolas' bowstring is broken after the Battle of Helm's Deep,
Gimli gives him a very special gift.



A9: The Patient by Scribe

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=60

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: When Doctor Aaron Stone is asked to conduct a psychiatric
examination of a patient with severe schizophrenic delusions, he finds
himself becoming the key to unlocking a mystery that alters everything he
knows of the world and his own past.



A10: The Rebel by Lindelea

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=790

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The day after the battle Frodo rode to Michel Delving and released
the prisoners from the Lockholes. One of the first that they found was poor
Fredegar Bolger, Fatty no longer. He had been taken when the ruffians smoked
out a band of rebels that he led from their hidings up in the Brockenbores
by the hills of Scary.--"The Grey Havens"



A11: To Save a Hobbit by Khylea

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/K/Khylea/ToSaveAHobbit.htm

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: What exactly did Elrond do to save Frodo from the Witchking?



A12: Wind and Fire by Adi

URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/challenge/chapter_view.cfm?NGID=177&STID=3367&S
POrdinal=5

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Shadowfax bears Gandalf through Minas Tirith.



A13: With Hope by Melina

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1799329/1/

Rating: PG somewhat graphic violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Halbarad faces his destiny on the Pelennor fields.



AUTHORS (remember to comment on the writer as regards to the category, not
the story, here):



AA1: Adi

Wind and Fire



AA2: Cassia and Sio

Betrayal, Black Breath, Change of Heart, Change of Mind, Exile, Mistaken
Identity, Return, Vilya



AA3: CC

Elflings



AA4: JMac

Forgotten Allies



AA5: Khylea

Icicle Cream, Braid, One Of Them, She Gave Me Three, To Save a Hobbit



AA6: Lasse-lanta

Adventurers Together



AA7: Legorfilinde

Bitten, Fireside Tales



AA8: Lindelea

The Rebel



AA9: Marta

Hope Rekindled



AA10: Melina

With Hope



AA11: Scribe

The Patient



AA12: Siobhan

First Meetings



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-----Original Message-----
From: Ainaechoiriel [mailto:mefaadmin@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 12:35 AM
To: 'MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: RE: [MEFAwards] Numenor--Official Voting Season vote by proxy


As I mentioned before, Anna had set up with me in advance to post her votes
by proxy. She has only four votes. This is the second:


-----Original Message-----
From: Ainaechoiriel [mailto:mefaadmin@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 12:01 AM
To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MEFAwards] Numenor--Official Voting Season



Numenor

Official Voting Ballot

N7: The Sinking of Numenor by Jen Littlebottom

Simply hilarious. Writing oddball humour that bends the canon to the
stretching point without exactly breaking it is not an easy task, but this
piece manages wonderfully. The deadpan style is a definite plus, along with
all the little details (such as the l33t-speaking faeries or Haldir & Co's
biodegradable lembas-paper), which add to the humour of the story. The
presentation of the Valar as the cosmic equivalent of people who think the
famous "three plaster ducks in flights" is the height of artistry was my
personal favourite, along with the recurring "cunning plan". This is what a
Blackadder sketch set in Middle-Earth would sound like.


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--Ainaechoiriel
MEFA Admin and Founder

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I accidentally pasted anna's vote under the wrong story. I deleted it from
the YahooSite and since it hadn't yet shown up in my inbox, figured that
might have killed it.

Just in case it didn't....It was a mistake. I sent a corrected ballot with
the same comment under the correct story:

N7: The Sinking of Numenor by Jen Littlebottom.


--Ainaechoiriel
MEFA Admin and Founder

"This evil cannot be concealed by the power of the Elves," Elrond said, "for
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I later tried to delete the message but it did just show up in my inbox.
Darn it. Anyway, I have already posted a correction.

I should not do this stuff after midnight, huh?

--Ainaechoiriel

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From: Gabrielle Lawson [mailto:spisovatelka@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 12:38 AM
To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
Cc: MEFAStaff@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Anna's vote--correction!



I put it on the wrong story. It should have been for The Sinking of Numenor
by Jen Littlebottom: N7

Not sure how I managed to put it on the wrong story.

Counters, please count it for N7. In fact, I'm going to try to delete it
and post it again!


--Ainaechoiriel
MEFA Admin and Founder

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*coming out of lurkdome since the subject of cats has arisen.*

I had a cat that almost died due to fleas; not from an allergic
reaction, but because he was injured and they sucked him dry.
I'm pro holistic when it comes to cat care. However, with fleas
in a multi-cat household like mine, I say "nuke 'em" and use
Frontline (NCI). If you are interested, I have a few
herbal/holistic tips stored somewhere in my PC.

I used to take my cat Garfield on a leash. Fat, orange tabby,
with a cattitude, if you get the meaning. He's not named
Garfield without good reason.

He embarrassed me too many times...

Werecat


--- Ainaechoiriel <mefaadmin@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Flea collar don't work nearly as well as Advantage or
> Frontline, but they
> get expensive. A cat with flea allergies is so sensitive that
> even one flea
> will cause him to scratch until he bleads, or lose fur in
> patches. One flea
> tracked in from outside can live in the carpet and breed. So
> none of my
> cats go outside at all.
>
> Which is all rather moot anyway. How many of you have ever
> tried to walk a
> cat on a leash, let along job with one? (Besides, I don't
> jog, though I can
> walk faster than 4mph.)

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Here are my votes:

> A3: Braid by Khylea
>
> URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/K/Khylea/Braid.htm

This is a very touching story and very well written. I enjoy
Khylea's writing style very much. Her interaction between Aragorn
and Legolas is also very believable.

>
> A9: The Patient by Scribe
>
> URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=60

This was one of the first fanfiction stories I read and I loved it.
The plot was very unique and the story extremely well written.
There was wonderful humor throughout as well as drama.

And the Authors:

> AA5: Khylea
>
> Icicle Cream, Braid, One Of Them, She Gave Me Three, To Save a

Hobbit

I always enjoy any story writtten by Khylea. Her style is very
smooth, well versed and always interesting.

>
>>
> AA11: Scribe
>
> The Patient
> I wanted to vote for this author because this particular story

still remains with me. The writing was very clear, humorous and
held the reader's interest.


Legorfilinde

Last post on this since it is rather off-topic (though I do love to talk
about cats!)

-----Original Message-----
From: Cats and Werecats [mailto:tashenubaste@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 1:54 AM
To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [MEFAwards] Re: In other news....

*coming out of lurkdome since the subject of cats has arisen.*

>I had a cat that almost died due to fleas; not from an allergic reaction,

but because he was injured and they sucked him dry.

My 1-year-old, Zmrzlina, nearly died at 7 weeks because the had nearly
sucked her dry. She had 4% red blood cells. She's a miracle baby. The vet
really was surprised she survived and I think that a lot of that has to do
with all the people who prayed for her. She got a middle name after that:
Raphaelle "healed by God".

I'm pro holistic when it comes to cat care. However, with fleas in a
multi-cat household like mine, I say "nuke 'em" and use Frontline (NCI). If
you are interested, I have a few herbal/holistic tips stored somewhere in my
PC.

>I used to take my cat Garfield on a leash. Fat, orange tabby, with a

cattitude, if you get the meaning. He's not named Garfield without good
reason.

>He embarrassed me too many times...

;-) I think you'd have had to start pretty early with the leash training.
This particular cat of mine is 9 years old.

--Ainaechoiriel
MEFA Admin and Founder

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it is Windows-compatible, and freeware at that." --H.F.

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Whew! I just finished up a large and unpleasant freelance project, so
am just now getting caught up on MEFA goodness. I see I've missed a
few categories already, but I'll try to make those up on Amnesty Day
(unless that would be too much? I don't want to deluge the amnesty
counters...)

Anyway, my question is this: How are we going to distribute buttons
with respect to subcats? It wouldn't be fair, in my opinion, to give
the same button to the winning story overall in a category and to the
winner of a subcat in that category (usually a lot less competition
in the subcats). Will we note things like "Drabble" or "WIP" on the
button itself? Or just not give buttons to subcat winners?

If we need to provide specialized buttons for all subcats, those of
us who made/are-making buttons will probably want to get started on
that.

Sorry if this has been addressed elsewhere; my mind is a little
hectic right now. :)

Ciao,
viv

Scratch that... I found the answer in the FAQ. :)

viv

--- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com, "viv" <spacellamaprincess@y...>
wrote:

> Anyway, my question is this: How are we going to distribute buttons
> with respect to subcats?

Adventure
Official Voting Ballot

Larian Elensar larian_elensar@yahoo.com


Pre-LOTR
AP4: Elflings by CC

Oh, Elladan is certainly a kid. "He said to wait for a moment." That sounds
exactly lika little boy! I do like the relationship between the twins, it
seems so right and natural. I guess maybe that's because they are twins. I
also liked Celebrian and even felt a bit sorry for her since she obviously
knows that Elrond cares for her, but will never love her totally. And the end,
I guess you can never dampen the mischievous spirits of the youngsters! I'm
sure they'll find more adventures and trouble in no time!



Pre-LOTR
AP7: Icicle Cream by Khylea

Oh yes! I think you've hit with the twins! They are charming and cute without
being overly saccharine. They also do not whine as a lot of authors make them
do, especially as youngsters. This is one of my favorite stories of yours.



A1: Adventurers Together by Lasse-lanta

At first, I thought maybe it was Gil-Galad's daughter, which really interested
me, and even though it wasn't, I still wanted to know what happened to her.
I'm fond of Celeborn, so I'm glad he left Arda with the twins to go to Valinor.
Oh, and every balrog-slayer needs a child to keep him humble!



A3: Braid by Khylea

Khylea, I do so like your light hearted style! It's nice to think that Aragorn
and Legolas could share a moment like that where they laugh and remember good
things, even at Mordor's front gate. Well done.



A7: One Of Them by Khylea

I thought that was a bit out of character for Legolas as well, to be that
negative, but your story explains it very well. Certainly makes sense to me,
anyway!



A8: She Gave Me Three by Khylea

I wondered, too, what happened after Helm's Deep and the ride back to Edoras.
Again, I think you filled in the gap nicely with this story. Well done.



A11: To Save a Hobbit by Khylea

Now this is a new thing for me. Imagining Elrond actually doing battle with
the Witch King for Frodo's and his own, souls. I like it. Talk about bedside
manner! *grin*



A12: Wind and Fire by Adi

Wise Shadowfax! Good vignette. Although now I'm wondering what happened to
Shadowfax after Gandalf left for the west. Have to go look it up!



A13: With Hope by Melina

Oh. That passage in the book almost always made me tear up...about Halbarad,
never coming again to the North. Well done.




AUTHORS (remember to comment on the writer as regards to the category, not the
story, here):

AA3: CC
I like CC's Elfling arcs, she doesn't rush things to hurry up and finish the
stories. It's nice to read a story where the author has the patience to let it
develop.


AA5: Khylea
I like all of Khylea's stories in this category. They're short, but really
show a lot of emotion and/or action. She shows us a bit of each character's
personality in each fiction.




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Humor
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Larian Elensar larian_elensar@yahoo.com



Alternate Universe
HuA2: No Living Man by Elana

Oh. Poor Witch King! He really should have gotten some additions to that
prophecy!



Alternate Universe
HuA3: Slightly Muddled by Lindelea

Oh! Who would have thought? I sure hope Sam was hunky-dory in the morning!



Alternate Universe
HuA7: T'was the Night Before Helm's Deep by Erin's Daughter

Hee! Yeah, I giggled most of the way throught it. Especially like the
references to Maedhros and G.Galad, author!





Parody
HuP4: If Your Nightly News Covered the Silmarillion by erunyauve

Very creative. I liked Celeborn's report best I think!




Parody
HuP5: Mairisuweniel Does Minas Tirith by Viv

Ooh, brave Gimli, sacrificing himself for the good of the fellowship! (I loved
her full name, by the way!)



Parody
HuP8: The Return of the King by Cirdan

Oh dear. Sarcastic Gildor. I was waiting for Gil-Galad (or someone) to trip and
fall. Really. *grin*




Romance
HuR1: Home for the Holidays by Elladan son of Elrond by Claudi007

I laughed all the way through this again, and definitely related to so much of
it, having lived in my share of weird places, and known quirky people. What
really appealed to me though, was how you took the whole fellowship and ring
quest and put it in modern terms. It all made sense, like the password through
Moria, emailing Rumil to have Haldir give them a bad time, and those things.
It's hard to translate Tolkien into modern times without going overboard and I
don't think you did. I know it's difficult because I've seen others try it and
they completely lose the whole flavor of Tolkien's characters, they're so busy
having them blow stuff up or act totally un-elf like. I've always thought
Elrond had to be a bit of geek once he gave up soldiering, and that's exactly
how you had him act as well.



Romance
HuR2: How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Claudi007

First off, I find this whole fic to be patently absurd! *grin* Seriously, I
can identify with so much of what is going on in Elladan's life, I just laugh
out loud. Yes, my cat stares at me when I do that. Gildor's 130 email
forwards are too funny, I have an uncle who does that. I just don't have the
heart to tell him that I just delete them for the sake of expediency. And the
running away! Perfect, especially as no one appreciates Elladan! That is SO
college student. Oh, and the part about Elrohir being too lazy to do anything
to facilitate his laziness! Yeah, that had me laughing, and thinking about
someone I know in real life! I totally love the part where Elladan is listing
the times, after they get the car in Rohan. ...open the diet dr. pepper, there
is diet dr. pepper all over the dash.... Oh yes, that's why I always had the
center console of my beat up car filled with napkins swiped from fast food
places. Someone always spilled something!




Romance
HuR4: Mother of the Year by Alexcat

Poor Glorfindel!! Craving radishes? Yikes! And Erestor, the silly thing! Well
at leaste he learned his lessson.



Romance
HuR6: Sunshine and Ivy by Alexcat

You know, I'd almost feel sorry for Celeborn if the thought of them sunburned
and itching wasn't so darn funny. Don't blame Orophin or Rumil for laughing.
And poor Galadriel! No wonder she sailed!!



Romance
HuR7: The Conversation by sheraiah

Oh yes! I can see this for sure. *snicker*




Hu4: Frogs by Lindelea

*hee* Wow, that was not even close to what I thought it would be. Some great
limericks in there, how creative! Well done.



Hu13: The Eight Companions: A Battle for an Elf's Sanity by Ellipsis

Oh dear! But what a great way to keep the poor elves from being transported
back to stories. Loved the whole ball scene, even though it's obvious that
Feanor lost his mind, thinking that disco ball was pretty! I think you should
write the Feanorians going on their mission...




Hu14: The Ents of Wrath by Bryn (aka bryn_bnw)

Oh...Yes, I definitely saw those poor little flowers smacking themselves
against the tower!




Hu15: The Jewel in the Crown by Alawa

Oh no! Funny in a...morbid sort of way. THough I do hope he doesn't get
caught!




Hu16: The Lady's Gift by Pervinca

Aww. Yeah, Pippin is more precious I guess!




Hu17: The One Ring Reforged by Cirdan

Oh! *hee* Feanor thought it was tacky?! *snicker* He would though, wouldn't
he? Funny.




Hu18: The Romance that Never Was by bryn_bnw

And another Mary..uh, bryn-sue bites the dust!




AUTHORS (remember to comment on the writer as regards to the category, not the
story, here):

HuA2: Alexcat
Alexcat gives the elves a little of a vaudeville feeling. She brings them down
to earth a bit and makes them more solid and real, and still funny, and still
elves.



HuA10: Claudi007
I love claudi007's totally understated humor, and his ability to tap into real
life situations that we all experience at some time or another. We can all
relate to at least a couple of the things that Elladan goes through in his
Summer Vacation and Home for the Holidays series.







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Authors hopefully later...

Dwim

*****

Alternate Universe

HuA1: Legolas and the Stanley Cup by Bubbles


This is one of those stories that seems like it shouldn't work.
Hockey? Lord of the Rings? Huh? And yet, and yet... Bubbles makes this
work. Written in article form, the sports journalism style, wit, and
playful irreverence combine for a good laugh. The author clearly loves
Lord of the Rings, and she loves hockey, and blends her interests
nicely. This is not slapstick, although, there is some high-sticking,
I suspect, behind the reports of elvish brawling. The series that
accompanies this gives me hope when hockey in real life lets me down.
Give it a try—if you're among the select LOTR fans with a hockey
interest, or vice versa, you should enjoy it and the rest of the
series. Go 'Bou!


Alternate Universe

HuA3: Slightly Muddled by Lindelea

Well, that was amusing. Cute commentary, if perhaps a bit much, on
some of the more egregious modernisms one might find in LOTR fanfiction.


Alternate Universe

HuA4: The Fanfic Lounge: The Lord of the Rings by CNell

This is probably as close to a comedy classic as we have in the
fandom, other than the original OFUM. This is a great example of a
metafic humor, and it mercilessly skewers the fanfictional trends—much
as a I love slash, yes, it needs to be skewered every once in awhile,
especially when it's so deftly done. But the major fanfic trend, the
incessant repetition of Mary Sue, gets thoroughly mocked in a creative
manner which identifies no one story and yet typifies them all. If
ever the characters of LOTR were to come to life and see what had been
done to them in fiction, you can imagine they might react rather like
this. The use of Elijah Woods and Orlando Bloom as modern day foils
was inspired and well done. The author's own creation, the Secretary,
servers her purpose admirably as the eternally perky maternal school
marm-turned-executive assistant. There are a couple of good gags, but
the humor is primarily centered on the habits of the fandom at large,
just after "Fellowship of the Ring" came out in theater—it's
intelligent self-mockery (insofar as we are all members of the
fandom), and something we can all benefit from reading. And of course,
laughing until your stomach hurts is probably also good for the
abdominal muscles, right? Hilarious.



Alternate Universe

HuA5: The Fanfic Lounge: The Two Towers by CNell

The fanfic lounge returns! Although not quite as good as the original,
this fic features some great scenes: the Mary Sue coup count between
Gimli and Legolas, the inexplicable popularity of Haldir,
gender-bending gone beyond wrong, overdone plotlines (how many times
shall we return to Helm's Deep?), more bad slash, and some deserved
skewering of fannish tendencies to wound characters for drama. The
characters act as you might expect them to act throughout, if ever
they became accustomed to the metafic realm, and there are even a few
entertaining cross-over moments that keep things lively.


Alternate Universe

HuA6: The Story of Legolas and Enoreth by CNell

Now this is entertaining: we've seen the fanfic lounge as such, but
now we're taken inside a Story with Legolas, who is forced to endure
the adventures (and unwanted attentions) of Mary Sue. If one has ever
wondered what a character, did characters have independent existence
and a sense of identity, might think of the stories they appear in,
this would be the fic to read. My personal favorite scene is the
aftermath of Mary Sue's introduction to the Fellowship—great ensemble
writing, even if it is brief. Intelligent humor that makes you think
about your own stories in a new light.


Alternate Universe

HuA7: T'was the Night Before Helm's Deep by Erin's Daughter

I had a lot of fun reading this one. It's a bit like Dilbert does
Middle-earth, in that Barad-dûr is now a bloated bureaucracy, with all
the cast of characters that implies... if said characters were orcs,
torturers, and Nazgûl. Good for a laugh.



Parody

HuP1: A Maiden from a Distant World by CNell

Another witty skewering of a fandom favorite plot device: the modern
girl falls into Middle-earth... and the laws of gravity have their
usual effect.


Parody

HuP2: Boromir: The Owner's Guide and Maintenance Manual by Theresa Green

I only wish the technical manual to my VCR were so entertaining. On
the other hand, I could also wish my VCR in any way resembled Boromir.
Very cleverly done, with more than a wink and nod to the overwhelming
force of attraction that this fictional character exerts on otherwise
sane human females (and a few males). The little cautionary notes
throughout and the "trouble-shooting" section are priceless.


Parody

HuP4: If Your Nightly News Covered the Silmarillion by erunyauve

Cute!


Parody

HuP6: Nine Men And A Little Lady by Kielle

Another favorite comic gem. Rather than catty diaries, we have the
desperate thoughts of those caught under the spell of Mary Sue.
Boromir's complaints, and Gimli's, are priceless. Galadriel's entry in
particular made me laugh, and the ending is quite fitting for
everyone's least favorite characters: Gollum and Mary Sue deserve each
other, after all. Every major character in "Fellowship of the Ring",
including Bill the Pony, get a snarky but to the point word in
edgewise via these journals, something which they surely didn't manage
throughout their journey with the ultimate fanfic evil!


Hu2: Experiment Gone... Right? by Viv

Cute, although Gollum and Gloria Gaynor should never exist together in
the same dimension! Loved this line: "And he knew a thing or two about
compulsion."


Hu8: Of Dwarvish Ale and Battle Scars by Aratlithiel

Drunken humor is not usually my cup of tea, but I did get some
chuckles from this one. The "very special poetry" was particularly...
stimulating. Rangers have a lot of time on their hands, indeed. It was
nice to see Frodo in a good mood, and fed up with being carefully
watched by well-meaning friends.


Hu13: The Eight Companions: A Battle for an Elf's Sanity by Ellipsis


Another great metafic comedy. For some reason, I really love these.
This time, fanfiction haunts Legolas even unto Valinor, and the sons
of Maedhros only wish they had to deal with all that wretched
self-reflection and family politics in the Halls of Mandos. Features
the disco-ball of doom, personally wrought by Fëanor and abhorred by
all with a modicum of taste (even if they haven't been subjected to
dancing with Mary Sue in modern disco clubs), fast-talking Elves, and
Fëanorians behaving badly, this should make everyone laugh.


Hu15: The Jewel in the Crown by Alawa


Black humor, in its way, and yet somehow fitting. The protagonist is
not a villain in the traditional sense, just thoroughly aware of his
own self-interest. This is one of those quirky tales that probably
would get passed down in the family for generations, and you can just
imagine every king of Gondor, starting with Aragorn, letting his son
in on the secret of the crown as a sort of coming of age confession.
Well done!


Hu16: The Lady's Gift by Pervinca

My computer screen nearly got sprayed with a mouthful of tomato and
barley soup when Gimli tried to think like Pippin, at Legolas'
instigation, and subsequently concluded: "And my father always taught
me that elves were stupid." This was just delightful—I loved the
unexpected end. I loved Gimli getting jibed at every turn about how
hobbits are great burglars, as Dwarves, and especially Gimli ought to
have cause to know.



Hu18: The Romance that Never Was by bryn_bnw

Oh dear! Those dratted creatures that fall from the sky cause no end
of trouble, do they? Who would think the Fellowship would just happen
to run into four of them in a week?


Hu19: The Tale of A King by Arwen Imladviel

This story is a great example of inversion of expectations. This
particular king isn't one who went down in pseudo-history with a good
reputation, and he's not the king you'd expect. I certainly didn't.
And I will never be able to look at Beren and Lúthien's adventure the
same way after this. Read this one when the angst of the Silmarillion
starts to get to you: this should enable you to get through at least
half of the Narn i hin Húrin.

Numenor
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N1: Aglarrama by Zimraphel
I'm not a sailor. Closest I've ever gotten in real life is a few
hours on a speedboad in a manmade lake. But even I could smell the
sea brine and hear the nautical pipe laments when I read this story.
The seafaring culture was so richly depicted in this piece that I
completely forgot, for a time, that I wasn't part of it.

N5: The Eleventh Hour by Zimraphel
There is plot here, of course, but the characterizations are really
what set this piece apart. All the characters, even the loathsome
Karbû, are carefully etched, easily recognizable. Sauron chilled me,
from his slither of dialogue, to his play on names, to his veiled
insults. And I never would have thought an ingenue character would
hold my interest beyond a paragraph or two, but Zaira did. Of
course, I can't say enough about the nobility of Elendil, either.
However, despite all these stellar examples of characterization,
Miriel is the centerpiece in this story. Italicized inner thoughts
show her soul within the shell, her necessary facade, and her deep
and hopeless desire for a different life. If she became a little
bitter there at the end, I can't really blame her for it. In fact, I
can only admire her and thank Elendil for giving her that poetic end
in the telling. She deserved it.

N7: The Sinking of Numenor by Jen Littlebottom
Special lembas, eh? I'll bet! This was hilarious, from hauty Gil-G
to the fable-esque "and that is why there are ..." message (utterly
brilliant). I won't ruin it for those folks who haven't read, but
this is elven marketing at it's height! Or rather, "Operation
Oropher's Cunning Plan That Proves Once and For All The Sindar Are
Better Shut Up Gil-Galad You Prick What Did You Just Say About My
Mother." In conclusion, I just have one substantive thing to say
about this story: Baaa.


AUTHORS (remember to comment on the writer as regards to the
category, not the story, here):

NA1: Jen Littlebottom
Can a mere mortal fic writer turn something as tragic and high-drama-
esque as the sinking of an entire fnarking civilization into Comedy?
Oh, yes. This author can. And that takes skill. Of course, the
breadth of that skill can only be realized fully when you compare
the humour piece to her other work. Jen does it all.

NA4: Zimraphel
You know, when I think of Numenor, I see your kiss-stealing cutey
from a Ranga of Wool, your shipbuilder from Aglaramma, your thug
from The Eleventh Hour. These are the people who populate the
Numenor of my mind. What? Tolkien didn't write them? But, I was
certain... well, nevermind. I like your Numenor better, anyway.


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Rohan
Official Voting Ballot

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Rh1: Bitter Watches of the Night by Sharpeslass
Oh, so creepy, but also sort of sad. Score one for a not-usually-
done POV character. "'Six hours, maybe ten.' It was the time I was
to have with her, to convince her of my devotion, my love." ... the
sense of plaintive desperation is so clear here.

Rh2: Complicated Allies by Sun Queen
The image of Gimli as a ferocious warrior (thankfully *not* as comic
relief) was a big heck-yeah moment for all us dwarf fanciers, or at
least it was for this one. Thank you for it.

Rh4: For the Dark by Forodwaith
There is some fancy and impressive research going on here. It shows
in the immersive texture of your Rohan. Devil's in the details, they
say, and you certainly got those details right.

Rh8: Myth and Memory by Ainaechoiriel
The chatty, folksy narrative voice just sucked me in and propelled
me to continue reading. The piece was over almost before I knew it,
and I found myself wanting it to continue. I appreciated the sense
of suspicion about elves -- "We couldn't leave an Elf loose in the
line, Yonwin said. Who knew what such a creature might do if allowed
to go freely among us?" -- which was wholly believable, given the
context. Plus, that last line pretty much summed up Tolkien's entire
point, I think.

Rh9: Namesake by Ainaechoiriel
And finally, we know who the "you" in "Myth and Memory" is. Very
smooth way of tying those two stories together. His voice also
changes subtly; you can tell that he's older in this one. Some of
the folksy charm has muted into formality, but not so much that it
seems like a wholly different character. Did you mean to progress
him as a character? If this was intentional, it was very deftly done.

Rh10: Promises to Keep by Nessime
"Battle hardened warriors they had seemed," ... This sort of
inverted sentence structure is so Rohirric, the way Tolkien might
have written it. You plucked JRR's narrative voice right out of
those Rohan chapters and recreated it here in your own story. Very
impressive. Now, I won't ruin the POV twist for those who don't want
to know, but it was charming. And believable.


AUTHORS (remember to comment on the writer as regards to the
category, not the story, here):

RhA1: Ainaechoiriel
Myth and Memory, Namesake
I hadn't read your work before, but I will definitely do so after
reading these two stories. You ease a reader into the story so
smoothly, I never felt the resistant pull of boredom, as is so
common with fic. You set the stage, but didn't overdo it; you evoked
a certain tone, but didn't take it over the top. This is good
writing.

RhA6: Nessime
Promises to Keep
I said it in the story review, but I'll repeat the point here: You
have a skill for writing Rohan as Tolkien did it. I don't know if
you can just hear the cadence, or if you've done a lot of linguistic
research and pondering, but your narrative voice is right on.


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Alright, people, there's good news and bad news. Good news: This ballot is
not nearly as long as some of them have been. Bad news: It's still not a
short ballot. Sorry to all who are forced to count it! Stories are first and
authors follow at the bottom.

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Humor
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STORIES

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>>Alternate Universe
>>HuA1: Legolas and the Stanley Cup by Bubbles

Thereýs something wonderfully irreverent about this story. Perhaps itýs the
fact that the tone is so dry and deadpan. Itýs all so serious, and the idea
that Legolas wants to make his hair feel safe cracked me up, though not
nearly as much as the line about Elrond taking out Keanu.

>>Alternate Universe
>>HuA2: No Living Man by Elana

I absolutely loved this story. When Tolkien first mentions Glorfindelýs
prophecy about ýno living man,ý this was actually something I thought about.
I mean, there are quite a few non-living non-men type things wandering
around the LotR universe, and itýs really only a matter of time before some
of them meet up with the Witch-king. Bringing all these characters in one at
a time was a great touch, and the last line about the eagles had me rolling
on the floor. Great wordplay.

>>Alternate Universe
>>HuA3: Slightly Muddled by Lindelea

As one of those silly Americans who fights a losing battle against slang,
Iým very fond of this fic. Lindelea shows an amazing ability to hunt down
all those little less-than-Tolkien sayings that sneak into the stories. And
having caught quite a few (and missed even more) in my own stories, I found
it absolutely hilarious.

>>Alternate Universe
>>HuA4: The Fanfic Lounge: The Lord of the Rings by CNell

This idea is sheer brilliance, and the combination of the startled
Fellowship plus a shirtless Orlando Bloom and a bewildered Elijah Wood is
fantastic. The opening scene alone nearly had me in tears of laughter as the
Fellowship wakes up hopping mad and the two actors do their very best not to
become pincushions. Later musings on dreams and psychological constructs
only made it worse, and by the end of the first act, with everyone STILL
confused, I was ready to die. The rest of the fic settles down a bit, but
not too much. The Fellowship is introduced to caffeine, after all, as well
as the concept of slash. A good point is raised, actually. Aragorn left
Arwen to wander around with not one but EIGHT other guys. Makes one think.

>>Alternate Universe
>>HuA5: The Fanfic Lounge: The Two Towers by CNell

This sequel to the first LotR Fanfic Lounge is even better than its
predecessor, and the Secretary has become one of my favorite OCs. I award
her the gold medal for tittering. Sheýs quite good at it. But itýs clear
that sheýs also good at a number of other things, such as keeping order in
what occasionally feels like a zoo. I love the way characters pop in and
out, complaining about various fics, and how Legolas once wandered in as a
woman, which gave me hysterics when Aragorn bumped into him. The Mary Sue
killing contest between Legolas and Gimli was great, and Eowyn teaching Xena
how to fight in Middle-earth (getting rid of all those flips that made the
show fun but less than believable) was to die for. The outtakes deserve a
mention all their own, particularly, the idea of bringing Buffy and Spike
into Middle-earth and Legolas dusting Spike before he gets a chance to find
his story. Hilarious romp on all counts!

>>Alternate Universe
>>HuA6: The Story of Legolas and Enoreth by CNell

Poor Legolas. Poor, poor Legolas. Oh, the things we writers subject our
characters to! The Fanfic Lounge stories were excellent. This story, in my
opinion, blows them out of the water. The trip with Legolas through a Mary
Sue story is something I will never forget. I must admit that Legolas was
far more accommodating than I would have ever been. But though he was more
or less genial on the outside, his inner protests and bruised pride kept
cracking me up. And he tried to hard to escape! The myriad of tittering and
occasionally distracted guides were a great addition to this piece, but the
crowning moment was really when Legolas used the authorýs vagueness against
her and broke the necklace he was supposed to use in his escape. I more or
less saw it coming, but I still cheered when it happened. And when Legolas
used his charm as a weapon, I cheered again. Well, cheered and winced,
especially with the kiss, but the whole romance scene is somehow bearable
because Legolas is just using it as a means to an end. Thankfully they
pulled him from the fic before things could get too intense, though. And
thankfully he survived to go back to Rohan and hunt Orcs. Spectacular tale
that had me laughing the entire way through.

>>Alternate Universe
>>HuA7: T'was the Night Before Helm's Deep by Erin's Daughter

The idea of morale among the Orcs was not one that would have occurred to
me, but it makes sense here. Distorted and warped sense, but sense
nonetheless. The line that really got to me was the idea that the word
ýminioný was detrimental and had been dropped. And the idea that the
Witch-king has been taking eloquence lessons is a great one, too. Very
irreverent and very hilarious look at the Orcs in the Interrogation
Division.

>>Parody
>>HuP1: A Maiden from a Distant World by CNell

CNell does it again. Or, I suppose I should say does it first, because this
was one of CNell's first LotR fics if I remember correctly. In any case, the
irony surrounding the summary is probably the funniest thing about this
story. Weýre more or less kept in the dark as to whatýs going on until the
very end, though I had my suspicions. And I was right, but that didnýt make
it less hilarious. A great take on the ýgirl falls into Middle-earthý idea
and a wonderful use of wordplay.

>>Parody
>>HuP2: Boromir: The Owner's Guide and Maintenance Manual by Theresa Green

I love all the fics in the Ownerýs Guide series, but this is one of my
favorites. I honestly donýt even know where to begin. I love the way book
references are worked into something so simple as an ownerýs manual. Like
the idea that Boromir would be good on a white water rafting trip because he
can in boats while going over falls. Things like that just make this
fic/manual/guide click. And the offhand remarks such as distracting a kelpto
Aragorn model with a partial unwrapped Arwen unit makes it impossible NOT to
fall over laughing. And Boromir can use my strawberry scented bubble bath
any time he wants, elf or not!

>>Parody
>>HuP4: If Your Nightly News Covered the Silmarillion by erunyauve

I would be highly interested in watching ýSeven Half-Elven Brides for Seven
Mirkwood Brothers,ý though if Mary Sue gets title credits, I may reconsider.
Loved the idea that Morgoth stole some of Turgonýs players to create the
Angband franchise. Very wry sense of humor going on here.

>>Parody
>>HuP5: Mairisuweniel Does Minas Tirith by Viv

Itýs a good thing Mary Sues donýt fall for Gimli. Otherwise, the other
members of the Fellowship would have no protection. I very much enjoyed this
fic as it combined a ravishingly beautiful and capable Mary Sue with some
very practical-minded males. I love the fact that Aragorn is entirely fed up
with whatýs-her-name and that Eowyn rode into battle to protect Eomer from
her. Leave it to Gimli to put her in her place. Great closing lines from the
dwarf. My favorite part, though, is the idea that Lýthien could drink Manwý
under the table and make chocolate-lembas fondue. Iýd pay money to see that.

>>Parody
>>HuP6: Nine Men And A Little Lady by Kielle

One of the first Tolkien humor fics I ever read, and still one of my
favorites. I love the diary form this fic takes and how the Fellowship isnýt
quite sure how to describe the ever-changing Mary Sue, whether itýs her hair
or her eyes or even something so basic as her name. The idea that Gandalf
fell on his own sword to get out of there had me in stitches, but my
absolute favorite part of the fic was when Galadriel drones on about how a
great evil has just left Lothlýrien and that her people are safe now and
then adds, almost as a footnote, that the One Ring is also leaving. It was a
great touch with a wonderful buildup to support it, and it almost cost me a
computer screen because I think I remember drinking something at the time.
The slow downward spiral of the Fellowship as they try to ward whoever she
is off is a hilarious ride. I love that Gimli is the only one who seems able
to keep his head, though the hobbits and Bill all do a remarkable job. Props
go out to Gollum for getting rid of her once and for all. For his sake, I
hope he gets over his indigestion soon.

>>Hu4: Frogs by Lindelea

The obvious humor within the limericks was fun, but my favorite part of this
fic is the humor found in the side commentary. For example, the argument
over the word ýsnork,ý during which Sam pointed out that Strider (who hasnýt
even been referred to yet in the fic) just barely snorked while choking on
his ale as they were finishing the rhyme. Or the idea that Beregond can
quell Pippin because Pippin is now obligated to look after him and that heýs
doing the same thing to Faramir, something Faramir is only now figuring out.
Itýs the little side conversations that really made this fic for me.

>>Hu10: Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire by bryn_bnw

This story is by far my favorite LotR humor piece. Bar none. It has
everything. It has parody, it has irony, it has tongue-in-cheek, itýs wry,
itýs dry, itýs deadpan, itýs inane, itýs ridiculous, itýs witty, itýs sharp,
itýs cynical, itýs sarcastic, and itýs perfectly balanced by the occasional
dark cloud so that when the humor comes back around, we appreciate it all
the more. It start innocuously enough with a simple scream on the part of
Glýin and then goes swiftly downhill from there until various members of the
Fellowship are all over Arda trying to deal with one another and with their
companions. I think those truly deserving of pity in this story are
Glorfindel (who must deal with Legolas and Gimli as well as Thranduil by the
end) and Malbeorn (who must put up with the antics of Aragorn, Boromir,
Halbarad, and Rowgond.) That said, consolation prizes should definitely be
awarded to Shadowfax and Erestor, though the horse did have it coming to
him. But this brings up another gem of this story: its seemingly minor
characters. Halbarad, Erestor, and Glorfindel, for example, are full-fledged
and believable characters by the end of the story, and theyýre hilarious
ones at that. The OCs do just as well, and I would not mind reading a fic
consisting solely of Rowgond and Malbeorn. And looking at more prominent
characters through the eyes of minor characters and OCs sheds a whole new
light on Tolkienýs world. Bryn has pushed as far as she can with this story,
and in some ways itýs very much like ýThe Hobbit.ý Willing to exaggerate a
bit to get the point across. This story is essentially the incarnation of
Murphyýs Law, and it is one of my favorites.

>>Hu11: Secrets We Dare Not Tell by Coriel

Off the wall and bizarre. I loved it. Kudos to Legolas for some very quick
thinking. Itýs a good thing that Thranduilýs hair is close enough to match
Galadrielýs. Otherwise, Mirkwood might have found itself short one prince.

>>Hu13: The Eight Companions: A Battle for an Elf's Sanity by Ellipsis

The denizens of Mandos have completely lost it, and the disco ball is proof.
That said, this is a wonderfully ingenious tale, and I love how Legolas of
Gondolin was tied into Legolas of Mirkwood, complete with a seemingly random
reference to night vision. Iým not the biggest fan of Fýanor and his brood,
so it was great to see them outmaneuvered, and the various lengths everyone
was willing to go to on Legolasýs behalf made me laugh. Theyýre all so
genuinely concerned! Of course, given what heýs been through, theyýve got
good reason to be.

>>Hu14: The Ents of Wrath by Bryn (aka bryn_bnw)

Superb story that sharply twists canon and then sits back to watch as the
consequences roll in. Yes, talking trees are indeed absurd. Iým not sure
that weýve found an improvement, though. The poor Ents. Daisies just arenýt
as fearsome as oak trees.

>>Hu15: The Jewel in the Crown by Alawa

Oh dear. Macabre humor is always somewhat risky because thereýs a chance the
audience will be too uneasy to enjoy it, but this was handled very well. By
the time I realized what was going on, I was laughing too hard to get
squeamish. Itýs an icky thought, but also a very funny one. Great story.

>>Hu18: The Romance that Never Was by bryn_bnw

Iým not entirely sure why, but this story reminds me of snipe hunting. For
those not familiar with that wonderful tradition, Iýll try not to spoil it,
but I will say that it provides hours of entertainment. Giant, rolling
buildups precede the actual hunt, the hunt itself is gripping and tense, and
then the end just seems toýdrop. But the very nature of the contrast between
beginning and end is half the fun, and afterwards, everyone can look back
and shake their heads in disbelief that such a thing ever took place. This
story reminds me very much of that. I mean that as a compliment, too, just
in case people arenýt sure. I like to take groups out snipe hunting.

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>>HuA7: Bryn (aka bryn_bnw)

When stepping into one of Brynýs stories, you should be prepared to have
reality warp around you. And by reality, I mean your own as well as the
storyýs. Bryn has an ability to burrow into the cracks of a canon and then
start stretching. Every possible stretch is taken. Every possible flaw a
character might have is exploited. Nothing and no one is too sacred for fun,
and when Bryn gets her claws into something, she doesnýt let go. So what
does this mean for humorous stories? It means theyýre zanny, hilarious, and
on the top of my list for recommended parodies in the LotR world. My
favorite is easily ýOut of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire.ý Brynýs ability to
put every single character into the wildest juxtapositions possible astounds
me. You can see this ability for character expression and character foiling
in her other stories, but I really do think that ýFrying Paný does it best.
Bryn also has a marvelous gift for narrative, and her phrasing keeps the
reader interested, laughing, and completely unable to set the fic aside.
Finally, in the longer work of ýFrying Pan,ý Bryn demonstrates the
understanding that humor has to be balanced by a few darker moments,
otherwise humor just canýt be taken seriously. Which is an interesting
concept, and one that Bryn seems to know very well. Creative, imaginative
author who knows her characters, knows how to get the most out of them, and
isnýt afraid to stretch the outer boundaries of canon.

>>HuA11: CNell

One of the pitfalls in writing humor, and AU/parody humor in particular, is
that removing the characters from their normal situations sometimes destroys
characterization and the reader ends up with a story that has nothing to do
with the original version aside from the name. CNell shows us how to avoid
that and how to incorporate all the hilarity possible. The short but very
funny tale about a girl who falls (quite literally) into Middle-earth had me
smiling for hours, and the Fanfic Lounge stories are really something that
no Tolkien fanfiction reader should miss. My favorite by far is the story of
Legolas trying to worm his way through and out of a fic with as little
damage to his pride and honor as possible. The number of strange Mary
Sueisms (if thatýs a word) that CNell manages to draw from and incorporate
is staggering, and the fact that Legolas is more or less able to outwit the
author in the end (and rouse the ire of the Forces) was a brilliant touch.
CNell keeps the characters in-character (unless thereýs a compelling reason
otherwise, such as the fact that they just escaped a wildly out-of-character
fic) and because of this, CNell is able to draw heavily on the devices of
humor and desperation while portraying a very Middle-earth character in a
setting that has almost nothing to do with Tolkien. Brilliant writing, a
fine eye for detail and humorous situations, and one of the most original
minds in the business. CNell, I bow to your creativity.

>>HuA14: Elana

Elana demonstrates some terrific wordplay and a great senses of timing in
pulling together all those non-men, non-living creatures who happened to be
in the vicinity. Or merely in the same world.

>>HuA22: Kielle

I will forever respect Kielle for ýNine Men and a Little Ladyý as it was one
of the first LotR parodies I read and it remains one of my favorites. The
timing of this piece is exceptional, and I love watching different
characters react to whatever-her-name-is in different ways, from Elrond to
the Fellowship to Bill to Galadriel and finally Gollum. Kielle takes the
best (or worst, I suppose) aspects of a Mary Sue and parodies them for all
theyýre worth. Gimliýs grumbling about the possibility that Mary Sue has
gotten herself dramatically injured yet again left me gasping for breath.
Wonderful sense of comedic timing and wording, and an exceptional Mary Sue
parody.

>>HuA29: Theresa Green

The wildly original Ownerýs Guide series is easily one of my favorites. A
very sly use of both book and movie verse goes into these manuals, and
references pop out at you when you least expect it. Which adds to the humor,
along with the wacky way in which these references are used, such as giving
Boromir a New Yearýs blower so he doesnýt wake the neighbors up with the
Horn of Gondor. Very good use of dry, deadpan humor, and kudos for one of
the more original comedic ideas.


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>Hu17: The One Ring Reforged by Cirdan
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>Rating: PG-13
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>Mildly funny, I thought it was great! Stings origions are indeed great,
>made by Feanor for Glorfindel.

'This piece of crap, why would I want it?' Feanor then demonstrates the
flaws in The Ring, and goes on about cheap spells and shoddy workmanship.

I love how he reforges The Ring and destroys Sauron by doing so, but the
best bit is the silmaril he gives Frodo, forged from the music of the world.
Fitting, considering his second son is a great singer and musician.

I laugh every time I read this, my favourite of your stories Cirdan!

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> A12: Wind and Fire by Adi

Oh, this was a nice story. I'm not normally a "horse" person, but this
is one of those that manages to make the horses into vibrant
characters without humanizing them. In fact, Adi makes the point
explicitly: these are not like Men. As she says, "We do not love
battle, my brothers and I, not as Men seem to". Throughout "Wind and
Fire" the point is made that horses, and particularly the Mearas, are
different from Men; they may serve Men but do so out of their own
sense of honour and what is right.

I also loved how you captured the relationship between the Mearas and
their riders: it is the Mearas who choose the human, not the other way
around. And the fact that Shadowfax chose Gandalf instead of, say,
Théoden really struck me. I also liked the horses' version of
something akin to pacifism:

"Will it [war] make the grass grow any greener, or the foals any
faster, or the wind any sweeter, or the fire any brighter?"

Perhaps not strict pacifism, but I thought it was a neat look at
someone questioning the value of war -- of all characters, a warhorse!
Very nice story.

Marta

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Romance
HuR1: Home for the Holidays by Elladan son of Elrond by Claudi007
One of my all-time favorites. I laughed until I cried. I often re-
read this one, as well as others in the series. Keep up the good work.


Romance
HuR2: How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Claudi007
One of my all-time favorites. I'm always delighted to re-read this


Romance
HuR7: The Conversation by sheraiah
cute and enjoyable.


Hu17: The One Ring Reforged by Cirdan
Very enjoyable. I loved your view of Feanor, and his attitude toward
Sauron and the work of other hands is right on target.

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Rh1: Bitter Watches of the Night by Sharpeslass
Very creepy. You did a good job handling the sex so that it wasn't
at all sexy. Your Grima doesn't have many illusions about himself,
does he? I found the curse he flung at her at the end particularly
notable.


Rh2: Complicated Allies by Sun Queen
We as readers are so used to the idea of elves and dwarves that it's
interesting to view them through the eyes of one who doesn't know or
understand them. Very nice imagery.


Rh4: For the Dark by Forodwaith
You draw a sad but not sentimental picture of a man who can no
longer ride in a rider's world. Your character is so matter-of-fact
about everything, that I found I couldn't pity him, even at the end.
A very refreshing change in an angst-filled fandom.


Rh5: Gastings Night by Dwimordene
This gave me a shiver. Very imaginative and atmospheric.


Rh8: Myth and Memory by Ainaechoiriel
Interesting to see Legolas from the point of view of someone who had
never seen an elf before, and had no idea what to expect. I love the
voice you've given your young door warden, and the contemplative
mood of it all.



Rh10: Promises to Keep by Nessime
Oooh, very cool and original take on this scene. Excellent job.

Incomplete
RmI10: Winter Fire by Cuthalion
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1699534
Rating: R Rape, Violence, sexual situations
Romance Partners: Damrod/f
Summary: If Middle Earth was real, and Tolkien recorded what he saw there, could another visitor be sent, and for what purpose?


I was intrigued when Cuthalion told me she intended to write a "serious mary sue" - but, considering the efforts in that genre I had already seen, I wasn't certain it could be done. I am enormously impressed that she succeeded, not only in making a serious story of it, but spinning a tale of depth and pathos that I will never forget.

The heroine is utterly human and believable, and the rationale for her arrival in Middle Earth is convincingly handled. The supporting characters come to life in all their varied strengths, vanities, foibles, and (in one case) villainy. Ioreth, the woman in the Houses of Healing who won fame for saying, "The hands of the King bring healing," is a delight, tart and sweet as a wildling apple. And the other half of the romance - Damrod, who was hardly more than named by Tolkien - becomes a man of fortitude and tenderness, and sexier than Brad Pitt. And Merry - oh my, I wouldn't have guessed that Merriadoc is such a devil with the ladies!

I'll never again read Tolkien's account of the siege of Minas Tirith without feeling that I know much more than he's telling me, because Cuthalion showed me "the rest of the story." Thanks for transporting me to Middle Earth, right along with Noerwen.

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N6: Every Good and Perfect Gift by Nessime

A very well researched story. I even have somewhat the feeling of an
encounter with Numenoreans though Tar-Elendil, Irimon and Silmarien seem
rather subdued people or should I write refined ? Well written with many
delightful details concentrating on the forging of the bond between the line
of Elros and the house of Andunie through Silmarien. Very well written. In
my mind there is not enough vigour. If one reads the story of Erendis in UT
one has the feeling of real and strong persons rubbing themselves raw with
the demands of real life. Here the protagonists seem to float in a private
world of their own apart from reality. Thus this was a predominantly nice
story as maybe behoves a wedding story (though not in my dark mind).


N4: Renuvammet by Zimraphel

Nice story. Elendil is very believable described. Elrond seems very aloof,
but this feeling I had also in LotR.


N5: The Eleventh Hour by Zimraphel

Machinations of Sauron as an explanation why Tar-Miriel did not leave with
Elendil. I could follow you. But for me this queen felt very human, there
was for me no feeling of Numenorean ancestry.


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NA2: Nessime

Every Good and Perfect Gift

A good and very dedicated writer. Her words were very well chosen. The
spoken language was written believable. I personally would like to feel a
bit less of well-intended detachedness from the real world and a bit more of
real person ambivalences. Nevertheless I get a feeling of Numenoreans in
this story.

NA4: Zimraphel

Aglarrama, Renuvammet, The Eleventh Hour

Interesting stories just about such pivotal points in Numenorean history
also I would like to know more about.

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Rh2: Complicated Allies by Sun Queen

Rh2: Complicated Allies by Sun Queen



This fiction is excellent! Itýs one of the best Iýve read about Helmýs deep, full in its description of how terrible it must have been. The description of Legolas and Gimli as terrifying killing machines is wonderful. I donýt think the soldier is sure that their allies are a lot better than their enemies. And it is also nice to read some bookverse Helms Deep though I love movie verse as well.




Rh10: Promises to Keep by Nessime



Rh10: Promises to Keep by Nessime



Bravo! Well met! This is a very well done story. As important as the horses were to the Rohirrim, why wouldnýt a horse know his mission? I was actually very glad that he saw the honor in Aragorn and that he was happy to carry him. I also liked the way Eomer talked to him as if he understood.







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>>Pre-LOTR
>>AP4: Elflings by CC

Fun little story of misadventure. I enjoyed Elrohirýs very pragmatic
approach to life, and his realization that if Elladan went back out again,
he would follow no matter how foolish it seemed. A somewhat mature attitude
for someone so young, but I think it worked.

>>A6: Hope Rekindled by Marta

Great vignette linking the moment Imrahil assumed command in Minas Tirith to
the moment he discovered that Eowyn was still alive. Itýs a short tale, but
it squeezes quite a bit in. There is hope in the beginning as Imrahil
realizes that Rohan has arrived, but Gandalfýs words about an enemy within
the Citadel cut that hope down. Hope is still there, but itýs flagging, and
it flags even more when Imrahil steps out onto the Pelennor. I love the idea
of empty words being replaced by action, and I like the thought that Imrahil
doesnýt count his kills. Itýs an interesting contrast to Legolas and Gimli
in Helmýs Deep. And then come the Rohirrim, bearing the king, and the title
earns its keep with Imrahilýs realization that Eowyn is breathing. It seems
a small thing in the midst of the battle, but it gives Imrahil hope, and
that was shown very well in this story.

>>A7: One Of Them by Khylea

Good expansion of a scene in the movie. Khylea doesnýt simply parrot what
was said and done but expands upon it, eventually leading us into a new
scene in which Legolas is alone with his thoughts and his memories. The
realization of tension and the eventual realization of hope are very well
portrayed.

>>A9: The Patient by Scribe

ýThe Patientý is easily one of my favorite LotR fics, and has been for quite
some time. Future fics that involve the modern world are difficult to pull
off well, but Scribe seems to thrive on the challenge that such stories
involve. Culture shocks and basic communication problems are all addressed,
things that are often overlooked in other fics. The idea that Legolas,
Elrohir, and Elladan canýt communicate with those around them is brilliant,
and it works very well to establish initial complications. I love the
character of Eve, who has taken the fire and rebellion of Arwen to the next
level, but my favorite reincarnation of an LotR character is probably Dr.
Aaron Stone. He has many of Aragornýs gentler traits, but he lacks the rough
edge that years as a Ranger created in his former self. Gandalf as was an
interesting character, too, and I loved the slow unraveling of what happened
to him and why he could remember some things with frightening clarity but
was completely at a loss when it came to other things. Well, for that
matter, the slow unraveling of who he really was served as a great plot
device. The elves were brilliant, and Legolasýs sudden love of soda made me
laugh. But perhaps the best part of this fic is the way the plot moves. It
speeds up when necessary, slows down to give the illusion of a breather, and
then roars back into action. And itýs the action that really makes this
story tick, because thereýs plenty of it and itýs told very, very, very
well. The combination of Middle-earth battle techniques and modern day
weaponry was exhilarating, and when used in the hands of one of LotRýs most
talented authors, it became an exciting,
impossible-to-set-aside-until-finished journey.

>>A10: The Rebel by Lindelea

Lindelea writes excellent hobbit stories, and I consider this to be one of
the best. I love the respect and admiration that other hobbits have come to
give Fredegar, and through the flashbacks, we see just how much Freddy has
changed in order to deserve that respect. There are many hints of his
courageous side in the flashbacks, but they come out in full force when the
ruffians start making trouble. I cheered when the other hobbits covered for
him, and I cheered even more at the bravery going on behind the scenes, such
as Rosie managing to give water to the prisoners. It would be easy for this
story to descend into a mindless slog across the Shire toward the Lockholes,
but it keeps its focus, it draws the reader in through vivid flashbacks, and
the small moments of courage from ordinary hobbits shine all the more in the
dreary situation. Last but not least, I love the fact that Frodo immediately
understands why Freddy wants to stay in the rain. Very nice touch, and a
reminder that Freddy wasnýt the only hobbit to suffer.

>>A12: Wind and Fire by Adi

Wow. I hadnýt read this story until the MEFAwards, and Iým very glad that it
was nominated. This is a very powerful look into the mind of Shadowfax, and
a very sophisticated look it is. Shadowfax values the simple things. He
values wind and rain and grass. And in these priorities, he is very much a
horse. But he is also one of the Mearas, and he understands that there are
things beyond the wind and the rain and the grass, and that somehow, his
actions will play into a much larger picture. He knows there are greater
things at work and he knows that Gandalf is working on behalf of these
greater things. I like his musings on the questions of the other horses when
they wonder what war will accomplish in the end. And though Shadowfax might
agree with them to an extent, he can also glimpse something bigger at work.
Very simple and yet profound observations from my favorite horse, and in the
end, his motivation encompasses what each of us desire at heart: the freedom
to run where we choose.

>>A13: With Hope by Melina

I love the character of Halbarad, and this story does him justice. Set in
the midst of action and the terrible battle of the Pelennor Fields, this is
a surprisingly quiet little vignette. It starts out in Halbaradýs head as he
tries to keep Aragorn in his sights, which is great way to begin any
Halbarad characterization, and then moves into the actual battle. The action
is quick and soon over, but the consequences are not. I very much appreciate
the storyýs assertion that Aragorn realizes he has other duties and cannot
keep Halbarad from death. He lets him go because for all that Halbarad is
worth to Aragorn, he is still only one man on a battlefield. Heartwrenching
tale, but one with a glimmer of hope and satisfaction in the end.

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>>AA11: Scribe

I donýt think I can say enough about Scribe. As an action writer, I would go
so far as to say that she has no equal. Most of her stories include a
healthy dollop of action, but it never gets old and she always finds a new
way to portray battles. Sometimes she sticks with a single viewpoint and
other times she hops around from perspective to perspective, never losing
the thread of the narrative but giving us a glimpse as to all facets of
whatever battle sheýs describing. And battles arenýt the only action she
does well. She also excels at chase scenes, which sounds strange as chase
scenes usually only work on the big screen. But Scribeýs gift for words and
pacing brings them alive in her stories. She has a firm handle on her
characters, and in her modern stories, those characters who are
reincarnations of former individuals are a unique blend of new
characteristics and old tendencies. Scribe is one of the best ensemble
writers out there, able to give each character his or her due and still move
the story forward. Her ability to switch into an omniscient narrative during
key moments of action is an amazing talent that is used sparingly, but when
it does come into play, it fleshes out the action so well that readers are
left to wonder how action could be written any other way. Exciting, epic,
and creative stories are Scribeýs forte, and nobody does them better than
she does.

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Rh8: Myth and Memory by Ainaechoiriel

A very lively story, well rendered, gripping. I felt the youthful curiosity
and the mischief, how they mutually spurred themselves on to spy on the Elf.
Delightful how they wait for an quarter of an hour for the wrath of the Elf
before they realize that Legolas sleeps though Yonwin made such a clamour
loud enough to wake all around. Though I do not like movie!verse here it is
well used (Aragon falling from the cliff, Elves in Helms Deep).

Rh9: Namesake by Ainaechoiriel

I liked the serenity with which the old man speaks to his grandchild
remembering his friend Yonwin fallen in the battle against the wargs a long
time ago. And how he sees in the boy his friend of old though most probably
the boy's mannerisms have already blotted out many of the old man's
remembrances. Yet he doesn't feels it, for him the boy enlivens the memory.
Moving.


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RhA1: Ainaechoiriel

Ainaechoiriel writes lively real person's feelings, believable renderings of
humans. I feel them not to be distinctively Rohirrim personalities, though
allusions to Rohirrim culture appear abundantly. In "Myth and Memory" the
protagonists are perhaps simply too young for having already developed full
fledged Rohirrim personalities. In "Namesake" the active warrior's time is
long left behind. I think my feeling originates from the word choices.


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N2: Celestial Quartet by Thevina
URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=407
Rating: R sexual scenes
Romance Partners: m/f
Summary: 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.

Comments: This is an intriguing piece with many different layers and equally different players. From Numenor to Hobbiton to Rohan and back to Hobbiton, these assorted and unexpected characters are all woven together by a special jewel and shooting stars. A very intricate story which shows the author's knowledge of Tolkien and also her excellent writing skills.



N6: Every Good and Perfect Gift by Nessime
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=1757
Rating: G
Romance Partners: n/a
Summary: Tar-Elendil shares a private moment with his daughter Silmarien on the eve of her wedding.

Comments: Yet another deftly woven creation. The gap-filling aspects were well thought out and the use of the Arabeth was also well thought out, both as a means to demonstrate the wisdom of Finrod and the faith of those who understand the Gift of Man, and also as a well-chosen segway for the presentation of the Ring of Barahir. The characterizations are excellent, even of the old nurse who has but a few lines.




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Hobbits

RmHob1: A Little Night Music by Ariel

I almost never read hobbits, but what a delightful surprise.
Beautiful, sexy, warm! It is what being in love is about, getting
all hot for each other even after that first flush of lust is gone.
Very sensual without being crude. I love that Sam would just stand
in the shadows and watch her bath. This is a couple that truely
enjoys each other, that knows how to make it last all night. They
know that making love is more than a simple physical reaction. It is
knowing each other, and part of making a life together. Very well
done.

I was out of town since Saturday and, though I had internet access, I did
not keep up with my e-mail as that was a lower priority than sight-seeing
and going to the LOTR exhibit in Boston!

I'm back now, but it will take me some time to get back to sorts. My friend
forgot to take care of my cats. All of them were hungry and thirsty and some
of the kittens were stuck and so covered with urine. It was awful.
Obviously, they are a higher priority than e-mail right now.

So, rest assured, I will get back here and soon at that. Just probably not
right away.


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Oh my! Yes, take care of the kitties!!


--- Ainaechoiriel <mefaadmin@earthlink.net> wrote:

> I was out of town since Saturday and, though I had internet access, I did
> not keep up with my e-mail as that was a lower priority than sight-seeing
> and going to the LOTR exhibit in Boston!
>
> I'm back now, but it will take me some time to get back to sorts. My friend
> forgot to take care of my cats. All of them were hungry and thirsty and some
> of the kittens were stuck and so covered with urine. It was awful.
> Obviously, they are a higher priority than e-mail right now.

AI! I used to catsit for my best friend years
and years ago! How you can forget to feed a
living thing is beyond me! And I take it a cat
had kittens? That's even worse! Hope everything
is okay with them!

Naresha

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My friend forgot to take care of my cats. All of
them were hungry and thirsty and some of the
kittens were stuck and so covered with urine. It
was awful. Obviously, they are a higher priority
than e-mail right now.


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> My friend forgot to take care of my cats. All of them were hungry and

thirsty and some

> of the kittens were stuck and so covered with urine. It was awful.
> Obviously, they are a higher priority than e-mail right now.

Yikes!

You take care of the babies - would you like anyone to come round and take
care of the friend? What was s/he thinking!!

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mess with you poor cats! Take care of them first!

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DD1: Alone by Oakenshield

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/O/Oakenshield/Alone.htm

Rating: PG character death

Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen

Summary: Another death drabble, Arwen this time.



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DD2: Dernhelm's Ride by Lindelea

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=371&cid=1537

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Cadence sung by Eowyn on the long ride to the fields of Pelennor.



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DD3: Dragons by Lindorien

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1210&cid=4878

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Faramir considers how tight memories can cling.



Drabble

DD4: Fealty and Service by Marta

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1501

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Denethor's thoughts as Faramir swears fealty to Gondor on coming of
age.



Drabble

DD5: Fear! Fire! Foes! by Marta

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1520

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A drabble about Fatty's escape from the Nazgul attack on
Crickhollow.



Drabble

DD6: Lament To Lorien by Naresha

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/N/Naresha/LamentToLorien.htm

Rating: R implied sexual situations

Romance Partners: Haldir/Aragorn

Summary: Reflections on Haldir's death by those who loved him - in drabble
form.



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DD7: Sundered by Oakenshield

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/O/Oakenshield/Sundered.htm

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Elros' dying thoughts.



Drabble

DD8: The Call by Alexcat

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/A_H/C/TheCall.htm

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: We all long for home.



Drabble

DD9: The Silent Street by Lindelea

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=371&cid=1535

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Beregond's thoughts as he fights for his Captain's life.



Drabble

DD10: The Steward and the King by Marta

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1717

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Thorongil observes a young Boromir playing.



Gap-filler

DG1: A Silence Covered in Stone by Zimraphel

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1564870/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: In the last days of the Ring War, Thranduil and Celeborn meet in
the ruins of Dol Guldur and reaffirm their friendship in the midst of the
Shadow's last, most terrifying secret.



Gap-filler

DG2: Cry of the Gull by Ithilien

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/617622/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Legolas finds himself battling his own mind as well as evil forces
during the battle at Pelargir. Missing scenes from ROTK featuring Legolas,
Gimli, Argaorn, Elladan and Elrohir.



Gap-filler

DG3: Father and Sons by Dwimordene

URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?STID=6&SPOrdinal=1

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Insight into LoTR's most famous dysfunctional family that covers a
span of years, from Faramir's adolescence through Sam and Frodo's journey
through Ilthilien. The personal is political when you're the Steward and his
family.



Gap-filler

DG4: The Fire Sermon by Altariel

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/578654/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: Faramir/Eowyn

Summary: A gapfiller set during RoTK. Faramir and Eowyn in the Houses of
Healing. Companion piece to "What the Thunder Said."



Gap-filler

DG5: Theodred's Last Command by Adara\BoromirFan (Carol Kyser)

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1414101/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Short vignette about Prince Theodred's death. Fills in the gap left
by Tolkien about the death of the Prince of Rohan at the First Battle at the
Fords of the Isen.



Incomplete

DI1: A Diamond in the Storm by SilverMoon Lady

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=721

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond

Summary: Something sinister is happening near the northwestern border of the
Shire and Pippin is determined to find out what is going on. Post LOTR.



Incomplete

DI2: Between Two Worlds by Marnie

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1773681/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Young Ereinion, sent away from his father to live in a Sindar
Haven, feels torn between two worlds. Features Cirdan, Celeborn and
Gil-galad.



Incomplete

DI3: Changing Perceptions by Nerwen Calaelen

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1279068/1/

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The end of the Ring War and the changes that occur as a result of
it for the mysterious land of Khand.



Incomplete

DI4: Fear by Ariel

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1215350/1/

Rating: PG-13 violence; injury; child abuse

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A life threatening fall endangers young Frodo Baggins and his
brooding Brandybuck cousin knows he was to blame for it. Guilt can drive
you to many things, even the contemplation of murder.



Incomplete

DI5: Free Fall by Lindorien

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=722

Rating: PG-13 angst

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Why was Boromir sent to the Council instead of Faramir if Faramir
was the one who had the dreams? PJ gave you one answer; this fic gives a
better one.



Incomplete

DI6: Marinus Stiria by bryn_bnw

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=853

Rating: PG-13 violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Following a violent confrontation with Aragorn, Legolas sets out
with aid of Gimli to rid Gondor of the Sea Stone. Sensing certain disaster,
Aragorn is hard on their heels. Unfortunately, so too is the head Corsair of
Umbar….



Incomplete

DI7: Mirrors in the Mind by Etharei

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1283157/1/

Rating: R violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The dungeons of Barad-dur are vast and deep, and not all evils
departed with the destruction of Sauron. An ancient evil is no longer bound.



Incomplete

DI8: Not Fire, Not Ice by CinnamonGrrl

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1583198/1/

Rating: PG some violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Sequel to The Fall of Night. Naure is orc-napped whilst on her way
to Lothlorien to regain her memories. Haldir sets out to rescue her, but
will he get more than he bargains for?



Incomplete

DI9: The Captain's Last Gift by Lady Aranel

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1467

Rating: R adult themes

Romance Partners: Legolas/f

Summary: Lalaith is a courtesan in Minas Tirith who has always made her own
choices. As the war ends and the lords of the land begin to depart the city
for home, Lalaith wonders if she has overstayed her time in a profession
that is unforgiving. As she longs for a love that could never be, will a
visit from a stranger show her that her feelings are not in vain and that
beauty is in the eye of the beholder?



Incomplete

DI10: Theodred's Tale by Elana

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1414&cid=5934

Rating: R violence

Romance Partners: Theodred/f

Summary: Sequel to Elana's Tale, WIP. Stunned by news of Saruman's
treachery, Theodred must ready Rohan for war, while dealing with the
machinations of Grima Wormtongue and the decline of his father King Theoden.
Can he keep the secret of his love for Elana, mother of a half-orc child?
How can he stay true to all his varied loyalties, as the Battle of the Fords
of Isen grows ever closer? AU.



Incomplete

DI11: While We Dwelt in Fear by Pearl Took

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1364027/1/

Rating: G some violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The story of the families of Merry, Pippin, Frodo and Sam as they
face the troubles of the Occupation of the Shire.



LOTR

DL1: Adaptation by Pervinca

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1175

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Legolas tries to come to grips with the mortal gift of death after
the last battle and apparent loss of one of the Fellowship's most beloved
members.



LOTR

DL2: Ashes, East Wind, Hope that Rises by ErinRua

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=696

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: EOMER - as seen through his eyes - the peril of Rohan, the
duplicity of the Wormtongue, and the coming of hope to the Riddermark. Cast
includes Eomer, Aragorn, Theoden, Grima, Eowyn, Hama, Gimli, Legolas and
several good horses. Gap-filler. Drama, action, angst. Non-slash.



LOTR

DL3: Bitter as Blood by Shadow975

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1230229/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: On Caradhras, Boromir considers the difficulties he faces; years
after his companion's fall, Aragorn wonders what part he played in it.



LOTR

DL4: Doom of Man by Alexcat

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/A_H/D/DoomOfMan.htm

Rating: PG some violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: What really happened at Mount Doom.



LOTR

DL5: Final Flight by Trinity Helix

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/T/TrinityHelix/FinalFlight.htm

Rating: PG-13 violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Leading the elves to Helm's Deep, Haldir finds what he is looking
for.



LOTR

DL6: For Gondor by Avon

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1256

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Faramir's charge - a sound picture. Movie-verse. Marta discussed
the idea of people writing a scene using one sense only and this is where
that idea took me. Rather experimental.



LOTR

DL7: LifeWatch by Lindelea

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1273828/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Cormallen story from Merry's viewpoint. Companion to poem "Too
Young."



LOTR

DL8: Pippin's Crucible by Pearl Took

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1691156/1/

Rating: PG descriptions of carnage

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: This is a first person account of Pippin from his run through Minas
Tirith to find Gandalf in order to save Faramir through to his being with
Merry after Aragorn heals him.



LOTR

DL9: River Flowing by Dwimordene

URL: http://www.dwimordenespage.org/index.php?go=7&id=2&chapter=1

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: a very minor character gets a moment in the sun: one fine day in
Ithilien, while Sam and Frodo wait with Mablung and Damrod, a Haradrim troop
comes marching, marching.…



LOTR

DL10: Spartan Letters by Dwimordene

URL: http://www.dwimordenespage.org/index.php?go=7&id=8&chapter=1

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Some have questioned why Denethor's spirit was broken so swiftly
when Faramir was brought back wounded from the route of the Pelennor.



LOTR

DL11: The Mirror of Galadriel by Varia Lectio

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=807

Rating: PG implied violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: As Galadriel gazes into her Mirror, she sees different fates for
those in the Fellowship of the Ring.



LOTR

DL12: Thoughts by netkerosene

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1326060/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Eomer's thoughts about Eowyn riding to war with the Rohirrim.



LOTR

DL13: Veiling of the Sun by Maggie (M. N. Theis)

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=172

Rating: PG-13 graphic violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A twist of fate during the events at Parth Galen leaves Boromir
alive and desperately seeking the One Ring. Succombing to the dark seduction
of the Ring, Boromir joins league with Sauron's forces as Legolas is
captured by Saruman's Uruk-hai. The res tof the Fellowship struggle to
remain together, traveling across the Plains of Rohan in hopes of recovering
their lost members, and the quest to destory the Ring becomes a more trying
journey than any imagined.



LOTR

DL14: Wizard by M. Sebasky

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=3499

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: In a moment of quiet after the battle of Pelennor Fields, Gandalf
reflects upon those who have already departed and those who may yet be lost.



Poetry

DP1: Beth Gorthaur Aglar Beleth by Arwen Imladviel

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=841

Rating: PG strong imagery

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A scribe copying old manuscripts in Minas Anor found this: a poem
in Quenya, titled by a different hand in Sindarin: "The words of Sauron,
waning in glory." Probably not genuine.



Poetry

DP2: Boe Bedich Len, Haldir? by Chathol-linn

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=667

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Haldir's experience at Helm's Deep. Movie-verse.



Poetry

DP3: From Fangorn Forest to Helm's Deep, Canto I The Forest by Chathol-linn

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=561

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: The trees experience a vision when the Three Hunters enter Fangorn
Forest. Inspired by brancher's "They Say of the Elves," mentioned with
permission.



Poetry

DP4: Rescue of the Rowan by Chathol-linn

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=778

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A dream. Two mortal children fall to Rivendell, where Elrond tests
their powers.



Poetry

DP5: So Close, Yet Forever Away by Naresha

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/N/Naresha/SoCloseYetForeverAway.htm

Rating: R implied sex

Romance Partners: Haldir/Aragorn

Summary: Aragorn remembers.



Poetry

DP6: The Day the Sun Didn't Rise by Tinni

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1836029/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A retelling of a Japenese myth in Tolkien's world.



Poetry

DP7: The Love Song of Tar-Meneldur Elentirmo by Thevina

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=450

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A short poem from the "Star-watcher" king of Numenor.



Poetry

DP8: The Vain Songs by Nol

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1486803/1/

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: Maedhros/Fingon

Summary: Fingon and Maedhros in beauty, war, mad love and above all things,
vanity.



Post-WOTR

DPoW1: A Change of Seasons by runningscared

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=1066

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A story of unending friendships, in which Legolas speculates upon
lost companions, his own existance, and The Sea... Set after Aragorn's
passing and stays true to JRRT's work (not AU).



Post-WOTR

DPoW2: Adamo Invenio Discovery of Love by Lasse-Lanta

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1255745/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Sequel and finale to the "Chance Meeting" series.



Post-WOTR

DPoW3: As the Gentle Rain by Lindelea

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1599

Rating: PG-13 violence; graphic torture

Romance Partners: Diamond/Pippin; Faramir Took/Goldilocks;
Ferdibrand/Pimpernel

Summary: The Travellers return to Gondor for a visit, revisiting old haunts,
stirring old memories, encountering old wonders and old dangers, and new
ones.



Post-WOTR

DPoW4: Chance Meetings by Lasse-Lanta

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1176377/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Two strangers, a chance meeting - what will happen?



Post-WOTR

DPoW5: Closing the Book by Gonzai

URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?STID=309&SPOrdinal=1

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: After Sam departs for the Grey Havens, Merry and Pippin set out on
their final journey to Edoras and Gondor. Based on the timeline in Appendix
B. Angst and sadness.



Post-WOTR

DPoW6: Dance With Desire by Lasse-Lanta

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1249699/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Part 4 in the "Chance Meetings" series.



Post-WOTR

DPoW7: Fate, Fatum Or Perhaps Fari by Lasse-Lanta

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1232961/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Sequel to "Chance Meeting" & "Stolen Moment."



Post-WOTR

DPoW8: Immortal by Ainaechoiriel

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/944263/1/

Rating: PG dying characters; no actual death portrayed

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Merry and Pippin, approaching the end of their lives, have a
request to make of Legolas.



Post-WOTR

DPoW9: Little Ones of Their Own by Pearl Took

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1571927/1/

Rating: PG adult references to pregnancy

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Peregrin and Diamond Took are expecting their first child.



Post-WOTR

DPoW10: Paths We Trod, Wrongs We Bore by Coriel

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=724

Rating: PG violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Thranduil at last makes up his mind to follow his family into the
West, but first he must confront again some of the slings and arrows of his
past.



Post-WOTR

DPoW11: Perchance to Dream by M. N. Theis

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1179178/1/

Rating: R graphic descriptions of wounds and such, violence, adult themes
and *much* angst

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: After the War of the Ring, a bitter conflict with the Easterlings
leaves Legolas in terrible danger and all of Gondor on the brink of
destruction.



Post-WOTR

DPoW12: Shards of Time by AL Milton

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=1045

Rating: PG adult themes

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Barahir, the writer grandson of Faramir and Eowyn, tries to find
out what truth shall he write about his legendary grandmother.



Post-WOTR

DPoW13: Sorrow Profound by Alexcat

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/Q_Z/S/SorrowProfound.htm

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Elrond looks back on all he has lost.



Post-WOTR

DPoW14: Stolen Moment by Lasse-Lanta

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1206870/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Sequel to "Chance Meetings."



Post-WOTR

DPoW15: Strawberries by Khylea

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/K/Khylea/Strawberries.htm

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Remembering what kept Mr. Frodo from letting go on the side of
Orodruin, Sam brings him some strawberries and cream. Um yeah....that's
about it….



Post-WOTR

DPoW16: Sunset by Khylea

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/K/Khylea/Sunset.htm

Rating: PG reference to character death

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: After the War of the Ring is over, Legolas and Aragorn keep a
promise to Haldir.



Post-WOTR

DPoW17: The Hunting Trip by Ithilien

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/794871/1/

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Needing a break from their busy lives, our heroes travel to the
wilds of Ithilien for a little relaxation, and perhaps some hunting. But
there is evil in those woods, and unbeknownst to them, a grim adventure is
about to occur.



Post-WOTR

DPoW18: The Last Grey Ship by ErinRua

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=277

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: 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-derived per
ROTK Appendixes. Gap-filler. Drama, angst, friendship. Non-slash.



Post-WOTR

DPoW19: The Mantle Of Power by Marnie

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1504378/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: After Elrond's departure, Glorfindel and Celeborn face off over the
rulership of Rivendell.



Post-WOTR

DPoW20: Trees of Remembrance by jenolas

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1485747/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Eldarion makes a final visit to a very special glade of trees
Legolas planted before he left Ithilien to sail to Valinor.



Post-WOTR

DPoW21: Where the Merlin Cries by Lindelea

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1384933/1/

Rating: PG-12 violence

Romance Partners: Fastred/Elanor; Pippin/Diamond; Ferdibrand/Pimpernel

Summary: The story of Fastred and Elanor, and how the Westmarch came to be a
part of the Shire.



Pre-WOTR

DPrW1: A Family Trait by Marnie

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1682142/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Young Elladan and Elrohir make a present for their father, and a
career choice that disturbs their mother, Celebrian, and grandfather,
Celeborn.



Pre-WOTR

DPrW2: All These Wore Wings by fileg

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=2505

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Random images from the siege of Gondolin haunt a small boy in
another white city. A snapshot, based on the painting "Brothers" by
Starlight.



Pre-WOTR

DPrW3: Canst Thou Forgive Me by Coriel

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=952

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: "Upon Doriath a heavy charge had fallen. Melian sat long in silence
beside Thingol the King . . . and she knew that her parting from Thingol was
the forerunner of a greater parting, and that the doom of Doriath was
drawing nigh . . . The Nauglamir was retaken, and brought back in bitter
grief to Melian the Queen." (Involving Thranduil and Melian.)



Pre-WOTR

DPrW4: E cared haniant tîn mîl by PuterPatty

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1288673/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: During a late first snow of the year 3018 T.A., Thranduil remembers
a gift of love from Legolas to his mother.



Pre-WOTR

DPrW5: Games of Innocence by Cirdan

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1329678/1/

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Young Elladan and Elrohir are playing games. Elrond watches them
and is shocked.



Pre-WOTR

DPrW6: Leaf and Branch by JastaElf

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=62

Rating: PG violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Elrond and his sons assist the Elves of Mirkwood in an attempt to
rescue a very young Prince who has been captured by Orcs.



Pre-WOTR

DPrW7: Promises to Keep by JastaElf

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=742

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Six months after the death of his Queen, King Thranduil tries to
celebrate the joys of Yuletide with his grieving sons & subjects. Mild angst
& much sweetness. May the Valar bless us, every one!



Pre-WOTR

DPrW8: Small Soldiers by Cori Lannam

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=1498

Rating: PG mature themes (characters dealing with death)

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Faramir wants to see his mother one last time.



Pre-WOTR

DPrW9: The Sacrifice of Soldiers by paranoidangel

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=1603

Rating: PG mature themes

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: When Elrond babysits a young Aragorn, he takes the opportunity to
teach him of his father and the meaning of death.



Romance

DR1: Forbidden Fruit by Eresse

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/E/Eresse/7_ForbiddenFruit/ForbiddenFrui
t1-2.htm

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: Elrohir/Legolas

Summary: An old friend of Legolas' develops a forbidden passion and in the
process triggers confusion, heartbreak and tragedy.



Romance

DR2: Gwador: Sorrow's First Dawning by Eresse

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/E/Eresse/5_SorrowsDawning/SorrowsDawnin
g1-2.htm

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: Elrohir/Legolas

Summary: Legolas faces the first great tragedy in his life and is unable to
cope with its aftermath.



Romance

DR3: Heart's Brother by Eresse

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/E/Eresse/6_HeartsBrother/HeartsBrother.
htm

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: Elrohir/Legolas

Summary: Gandalf hints that the conditions pertaining to the choice of the
Peredhil are not as implacable as Elrond's children think.



Romance

DR4: Heartsong by Trinity Helix

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/T/TrinityHelix/Heartsong.htm

Rating: G

Romance Partners: Glorfindel/Ecthelion

Summary: Glorfindel broods, Ecthelion shows him beauty.



Romance

DR5: His Precious by Marta

URL: http://www.parma-eruseen.net/stories/marta_precious.html

Rating: G

Romance Partners: Smeagol/f

Summary: Smeagol's old beloved sees him some years after he found the Ring,
and thinks back on what might have been.



Romance

DR6: In The Silence Of Our Hearts by Eresse

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/E/Eresse/11_InTheSilenceOfOurHearts/InT
heSilenceOfOurHearts1-2.htm

Rating: R

Romance Partners: Glorfindel/Erestor; Elrohir/Legolas

Summary: A jest inadvertently unearths an unsuspected past and sets the
stage for an unlikely future.



Romance

DR7: Into Temptation by Eresse

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/E/Eresse/8_IntoTemptation/IntoTemptatio
n.htm

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: Elrohir/Legolas

Summary: The thin line between friendship and desire isn't all that easy to
cross.



Romance

DR8: Ring of Loneliness by Alexcat

URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/Q_Z/R/RingOfLoneliness.htm

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: Celeborn/Elrond

Summary: Celeborn offers comfort to his son-in-law.



Romance

DR9: Summer Nights by Marta

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1320



Rating: R adult themes; prostitution, masturbation, unplanned pregnancy

Romance Partners: Faramir/OFC; Boromir/OFC

Summary: The summer of 3000 was the hottest one Faramir ever remembered.
When he found himself lost in Dol Amroth and stopped at an inn to ask
directions, he was surprised to find the place was a haven from the heat. He
decided to stay for dinner and when the matron offered him a cool room to
lie down in while his meal was prepared, he gladly accepted, without
realising exactly what he was accepting.



Romance

DR10: The Paths of Lorien by CC

URL: http://www.angelfire.com/wv/night/paths.html

Rating: R sexual innuendo

Romance Partners: Lindir/Haldir

Summary: The twins go to Lorien and Lindir finds love .



Romance

DR11: The Tale of the Laughing Maiden by Deborah Judge

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1201424/1/

Rating: R sexual themes; familial violence

Romance Partners: Curufin/Lalwen

Summary: A Curufin romance.



Romance

DR12: To Love and to Live by Lady Rheena

URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=660

Rating: R violence; angst

Romance Partners: Legolas/OFC

Summary: The sequel to To Have and To Hold. Darkness falls over the Wood as
the Shadow gathers in the East. Legolas must undertake a journey from which
he may never return and Nessa faces the possibility of eternity alone in a
darkened, deathly world. A little darker than the first story, but then
these are darker times. Later guest appearances from a variety of canon
characters; not least Gollum, Gandalf, Arwen, Frodo and, of course, the
incomparable Aragorn.



D1: A Flood, A Fall, A Finale, A Fever by Pearl Took

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1766693/1/

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Merry, Pippin and Pervinca have some strange adventures. Rather
Stephen King like. From Marigold's Challenge 2 as "New Editions."



D2: Elana's Tale by Elana

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1409&cid=5874

Rating: R implied rape; graphic birth scenes; mature themes

Romance Partners: Theodred/f

Summary: Elana is a young woman of Rohan, kidnapped by orcs and forced to
endure unimaginable horrors. But even if by some miracle she should be
rescued, what will become of her and the half-orc child she bears?



D3: Following the Other Wizard by jodancingtree

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1286



Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: It's an AU sotry: Frodo doesn't leave Middle-earth, but wanders
with Radagast the Wizard to Mordor, to heal the land and to be healed
himself. A sequel to "Another Way of Leaving."



D4: Into the West by Alexcat

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/I_P/I/IntoTheWest.htm

Rating: PG sexual situation

Romance Partners: Galadriel/Celeborn

Summary: Galadriel sails.



D5: Magpies and Rhymes by Acacea

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=695

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Noisy birds in Minas Tirith trigger memories and raise hope for a
brief moment - Faramir, Denethor and a long forgotten rhyme.



D6: Motherless by Isabeau of Greenlea

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1274353/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Prince Imrahil's family struggles to deal with the loss of their
mother.



D7: Quiet by Archet

URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Archet/Quiet.htm

Rating: PG implied violence; character death

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Faramir remembers.



D8: Standards by Dwimordene

URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=2613



Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A vignette about standards and adhering to the choices one makes.



D9: Suffering Unending by Zam Kenobi

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1694272/1/

Rating: R talk of suicide

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Tired of the constant ridicule of his father, Faramir has committed
suicide. These are Boromir's thoughts.



D10: The Ashes of Twilight by Tinuviel ylf Maegden

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1334&cid=5493

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A tale of the thoughts of Tinuviel, the quiet thoughtful whisps of
her soul and pain as she prepares to die.



D11: The Dragon's Egg by Shireling

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1225

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A Fairytale of Gondor, starring Faramir, Boromir, Eowyn, a Wizard
and a prophesy.



D12: The Fall of Night by CinnamonGrrl

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1397271/1/

Rating: PG some violence

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Elrond, Haldir, and an old friend make a wager... can the twins and
Rumil make a humourless young woman laugh?



D13: Thinking of You by Grey Wonderer

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1088

Rating: PG-13

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: What if someone you love has no idea who you are? Suddenly all of
the memories that the two of you share are yours alone. OR What if you wake
up and you are among strangers? Somehow everything has been lost and you
have no idea how to find it again. Who are these folks and how did you get
here?



D14: Time to Make a Change by Pervinca

URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1343

Rating: G character death

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A series of vignettes in which our main hobbits face the pain of
losing their father (or parents in Frodo's case).



D15: To Sing of War by Avon

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1365813/1/

Rating: PG

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Thranduil's thoughts on war.



D16: Unrequited: Gilraen by CinnamonGrrl

URL: http://cinnamongrrl.popullus.net/files/gilraen.htm

Rating: PG reference to sex

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: A young widow burns for what can never be hers.



D17: Whispers by Ellbee

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1271718/1/

Rating: G

Romance Partners: n/a

Summary: Someone keeps hearing whispers in the dark…





AUTHORS (remember to comment on the writer as regards to the category, not
the story, here):



Drabble

DDA1: Alexcat

The Call



Drabble

DDA2: Lindelea

The Silent Street, Dernhelm's Ride



Drabble

DDA3: Lindorien

Dragons



Drabble

DDA4: Marta

Fealty and Service, Fear! Fire! Foes!, The Steward and the King



Drabble

DDA5: Naresha

Lament To Lorien



Drabble

DDA6: Oakenshield

Sundered



Poetry

DPA1: Arwen Imladviel

Beth Gorthaur Aglar Beleth



Poetry

DPA2: Chathol-linn

Boe Bedich Len, Haldir?; From Fangorn Forest to Helm's Deep, Canto I The
Forest; Rescue of the Rowan



Poetry

DPA3: Naresha

So Close, Yet Forever Away



Poetry

DPA4: Nol

The Vain Songs



Poetry

DPA5: Thevina

The Love Song of Tar-Meneldur Elentirmo



Poetry

DPA6: Tinni

The Day the Sun Didn't Rise



DA1: Acacea

Magpies and Rhymes



DA2: Adara\BoromirFan (Carol Kyser)

Theodred's Last Command



DA3: Ainaechoiriel

Immortal



DA4: AL Milton

Shards of Time



DA5: Alexcat

Doom of Man, Sorrow Profound, Ring of Lonliness, Into the West



DA6: Altariel

The Fire Sermon



DA7: Archet

Quiet



DA8: Ariel

Fear



DA9: Avon

For Gondor, To Sing of War



DA10: bryn_bnw

Marinus Stiria



DA11: CC

The Paths of Lorien



DA12: CinnamonGrrl

Not Fire, Not Ice; The Fall of Night; Unrequited: Gilraen



DA13: Cirdan

Games of Innocence



DA14: Cori Lannam

Small Soldiers



DA15: Coriel

Paths We Trod, Wrongs We Bore; Canst Thou Forgive Me



DA16: Deborah Judge

The Tale of the Laughing Maiden



DA17: Dwimordene

Father and Sons, River Flowing, Standards, Spartan Letters



DA18: Elana

Elana's Tale, Theodred's Tale



DA19: Ellbee

Whispers



DA20: Eresse

Forbidden Fruit, Gwador: Sorrow's First Dawning, Heart's Brother, In The
Silence Of Our Hearts, Into Temptation



DA21: ErinRua

Ashes, East Wind, Hope that Rises; The Last Grey Ship



DA22: Etharei

Mirrors in the Mind



DA23: fileg

All These Wore Wings



DA24: Gonzai

Closing the Book



DA25: Grey Wonderer

Thinking of You



DA26: Isabeau of Greenlea

Motherless



DA27: Ithilien

Cry of the Gull, The Hunting Trip



DA28: JastaElf

Leaf and Branch, Promises to Keep



DA29: jenolas

Trees of Remembrance



DA30: jodancingtree

Following the Other Wizard



DA31: Khylea

Strawberries, Sunset



DA32: Lady Aranel

The Captain's Last Gift



DA33: Lady Rheena

To Love and to Live



DA34: Lasse-Lanta

Adamo Invenio Discovery of Love; Chance Meetings; Dance With Desire; Fate,
Fatum Or Perhaps Fari; Stolen Moment



DA35: Lindelea

Where the Merlin Cries, As the Gentle Rain



DA36: Lindorien

Free Fall



DA37: M. N. Theis

Perchance to Dream, Veiling of the Sun



DA38: M. Sebasky

Wizard



DA39: Marnie

Between Two Worlds, The Mantle Of Power, A Family Trait



DA40: Marta

His Precious, Summer Nights



DA41: Nerwen Calaelen

Changing Perceptions



DA42: netkerosene

Thoughts



DA43: paranoidangel

The Sacrifice of Soldiers



DA44: Pearl Took

The Sacrifice of Soldiers; While We Dwelt in Fear; Pippin's Crucible; Little
Ones of Their Own; A Flood, A Fall, A Finale, A Fever



DA45: Pervinca

Adaptation, Time to Make a Change



DA46: PuterPatty

E cared haniant tîn mîl



DA47: runningscared

A Change of Seasons



DA48: Shadow975

Bitter as Blood



DA49: Shireling

The Dragon's Egg



DA50: SilverMoon Lady

A Diamond in the Storm



DA51: Tinuviel ylf Maegden

The Ashes of Twilight



DA52: Trinity Helix

Final Flight, Heartsong



DA53: Varia Lectio

The Mirror of Galadriel



DA54: Zam Kenobi

Suffering Unending



DA55: Zimraphel

A Silence Covered in Stone





This category ends October 15th at 11:59pm Central US time.

--Ainaechoiriel
MEFA Admin and Founder

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