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Just a quick note to say that the tale I wrote and that has been nominated
for this year's awards is now complete.

Blessings,
Agape

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Yay! Congratulations! *runs to SoA to take a look*

Fiondil

On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 6:59 AM, Agape 4Rivendell <agape4rivendell@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Just a quick note to say that the tale I wrote and that has been
> nominated
> for this year's awards is now complete.
>
> Blessings,
> Agape
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> Life's been good to me so far!!! Praise God!
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Hi Agape,

Thanks for letting us know. I'll see that it's categorized with the
completed stories.

And congrats!

Marta

Agape 4Rivendell wrote:

>
>
> Just a quick note to say that the tale I wrote and that has been nominated
> for this year's awards is now complete.
>
> Blessings,
> Agape
>

Hey guys,

We're going to start what's known as check ballots in a few days. I want
to use this week's educational post to discuss how that works. That way
you can ask any questions you might have about check ballots or
categorization before we get started.

Also, Yahoo group members may want to consider changing their email
delivery options. As I'll describe below, check ballots involve more
group emails than is usual for this group. I encourage everyone to keep
up to date, but if you would prefer to read check ballots at the group
website, you might consider switching to digest or "special notice only"
mode.

***************************

HOW STORIES ARE CATEGORIZED

Nominations for this year's MEFAs closed on June 15. Authors had until
June 22 to finalize their nomination by completing a form on the
nominated piece and notifying their liaison. You may be wondering what's
been happening since then. Elliska, Inkling, Radbooks and myself have
been sorting pieces into a main category, and then dividing each main
category into appropriate subcategories of 5-13 pieces.

To begin with, each story is placed in its first-choice category. We
divide each main category four ways, based on the story type:

--- fixed-length ficlets
--- incompletes (work-in-progress)
--- poetry
--- finished stories (story type: story)

So for each main category there will be four groupings of stories. For
instance:

--- Genres: Drama: Fixed-Length Ficlets
--- Genres: Drama: Incomplete
--- Genres: Drama: Poetry
--- Genres: Drama: General

Some of those groupings will have five nominations or more, no problem;
others won't, in which case we look at moving stories into their second-
or third-choice categories. For instance, let's say there are only two
fixed-length ficlets in Genres: Mystery. That's not enough to make a
fixed-length ficlet subcategory in mystery, and it's not even close - so
we would try to move those two pieces into the fixed-length ficlet
grouping in their second-choice main category.

If, on the other hand, one of those groupings is close to having the
five stories, we would look for other stories that could be moved into
that same category, to maybe make the grouping into a viable
subcategory. Say there are four stories with Dwarves chosen as the
first-choice category. We would look for stories with Dwarves as a
second-choice category. If there are some such stories, they would be
moved out of their first-choice category into the Races: Dwarves:
General grouping.

Now every story is in a group in one of its three category choices, with
other pieces of its same type. Each of these groups has at least five
pieces by at least three authors - but often quite a lot more. If there
are thirteen or less pieces in the group, it can become a subcategory -
but if there are more, then we need to further divide each group into
more than one subcategory. To do this we look at the other questions on
the form filled out by the author, mostly the setting, characters for
categorization, and subgenres. Basically we want to find a way to divide
the nominations in each grouping down to a size that would work as a
subcategory.

When a grouping is divided into more than one subcategory, there will
always be one "miscellaneous" subcategory and one (or more than one)
more specialized one. I'll take an actual example from last year to show
you how this works: the Adventure category. This category was divided into

--- Genres: Adventure: General
--- Genres: Adventure: Fixed-Length Ficlet
--- Genres: Adventure: Incomplete
--- Genres: Adventure: Minas Tirith
--- Genres: Adventure: Pre-Ring War

Of these, General, Incomplete, and Pre-Ring War were subcategories for
nominations with the type "Story" - as I described things above, they
would have been placed in Genres: Adventure: General to begin with, and
the categorizer would have broken General into three subcategories based
on the stories' content. The point I'm trying to make is that, even
though "general" has been divided into three subcategories, one of those
is still called "general." It's a sort of miscellaneous subcategory for
the Adventure stories that don't fit in either Minas Tirith or Pre-Ring War.

Bottom line: eventually every nomination will be sorted into a
sub-category within one of its main category choices. And that's what
will be on the checkballot.

**********************

THE CHECK-BALLOTS - HOW IT WORKS

In a few days, I will post the first check-ballot. I will send one email
per main category to the MEFAwards Yahoo group. (People reading at LJ:
you will see one post with a link to all the MEFAwards messages.) Each
email will have a subject like "Adventure Check Ballot." It will begin
with a heading like

"Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Adventure

SubCategory Genres: Adventure: General"

Under the SubCategory header, you'll see the pieces that have been
placed in that subcategory. Each listing will give you some basic
information about the nomination. These listings will be of the form:

[title] ([story id #]): [author's name]
URL: [nomination's url]
[rating], Reason for Rating: [warnings]
Romance Partners: [romance partners]
[summary]

The stuff within [square brackets] will obviously vary from story to
story. It gives you a good overview of the kind of stories in each
subcategory, so if you're trying to decide what you'll read, it's great
to pay attention to these. But most importantly, it tells authors where
their story will be competing. Authors are highly encouraged to check
out the ballots to make sure their stories are placed in an appropriate
sub-category.

In most cases we sort categories based on the information you give us -
both your category choices and the questions about your story setting,
characters involved, and so on. Of course, it's possible that we made a
technical mistake entering information into the website. A stray
keystroke and your story may end up in a wildly inappropriate category.
:-) Obviously, we want to fix that.

Occasionally we have had to categorize stories based on their summary
rather than their selection of setting, character, etc. This usually
happens when an author does not provide answers to every question on the
form. (This isn't necessarily a criticism - the form is complicated, and
sometimes there's not an appropriate option - but more a statement of
the situation categorizers sometimes face.) Remember, subcategories can
have at most thirteen stories - so if enough authors weren't able to
answer those questions, then there would be too many stories in the
General subcategory. In situations like this, the categorizers have to
look at the summary, maybe even skim the story if it's short enough, and
make the best decision they can.

Check ballots is the time authors get to say they'd like their pieces
moved to a new category or subcategory. That's their main point - to
give everyone a chance to make sure the subcategory selected is correct.
However, we can't honor every request made. A lot of times these
subcategories are very carefully constructed so that they have a good
size and a good mix of authors, and if too many stories are moved in or
out of the same subcategory, it can create problems.

This doesn't mean you can't ask to have your story moved. This is
especially the case if your story was assigned to a subcategory you
didn't select. If you just see a subcategory that you think would be a
better match than the one you're currently placed in, we may not be able
to move it. But if your subcategory is inappropriate, please do mention
it when the check ballots are posted.

If you do see a story that you think has been placed incorrectly, you
should reply to the ballot with the story you aren't sure about. (LJ
members: you can comment at the LJ entry; please mention what category
you're replying to.) The other categorizers and I will discuss it and
get back to you within a day or two.

Before I end this post, I want to mention two "special cases" that
affect check ballots.

*****************************

SPECIAL CONCERNS - FIXED-LENGTH FICLETS

Above, I've talked about fixed-length ficlets as being categorized
together. It's true that FLFs are only categorized with other FLFs. But
more specifically, we usually place drabbles with drabbles and other
types of FLFs (drabble series, double drabbles, etc.) together.
Subcategories containing just drabbles will have the word "drabble" in it.

Subcategories containing the other types of fixed-length ficlets will
have the phrase "Fixed-Length Ficlet," but something else as well -
either "Other Fixed Length-Ficlet" or "General Fixed-Length Ficlet," or
if we have more than one such subcategory in the same main category it
may be something like "Gondor Fixed-Length Ficlet" or "Noldor
Fixed-Length Ficlet."

In a few cases we have had to combine drabbles with longer FLFs. In this
case the subcategory is just called "Fixed-Length Ficlets," with no
other words.

*****************************

SPECIAL CONCERNS - WORKS-IN-PROGRESS

This year we had a few works-in-progress that we had a hard time placing
because we couldn't offer Incomplete subcategories in any of their
category choices. I contacted these authors and discussed the situation,
offering them the choice to select a new category where a WIP
subcategory *could* be offered or to let their story compete against
finished stories in one of their category choices. Four authors chose to
compete with the finished stories. Namely:

The Dwarves Treasure by eiranae
Moon of the Sea by pandemonium_213
Solid Frodo: Hobbit Espionage Action by Princess Artemis
Wars of the Valar by Fiondil

If you see any other WIPs placed with completed stories, let us know.
These four stories, though, are *supposed* to be competing against
completed stories. Their authors chose this rather than to have them
compete with WIPs in a category that didn't fit them as well.

********************************

I think that's enough on categorization and how the check ballots will
work. We'll start posting actual ballots in a few days. In the mean
time, if you have any questions or want to discuss any of this, now is a
good time.

Marta
(MEFA Admin.)

I just checked this week to see how many stories were in the same
category as my fic, but thought I was doing something wrong when I
couldnt figure it out. I guess it was just rushing things!

Thanks for the info!
nautika

--- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com, "melayton@..." <melayton@...> wrote:
>
> Hey guys,
>
> We're going to start what's known as check ballots in a few days. I
want
> to use this week's educational post to discuss how that works. That
way
> you can ask any questions you might have about check ballots or
> categorization before we get started.
>
>

In a message dated 7/4/2008 11:03:25 AM Eastern Standard Time,
melayton@gmail.com writes:

But most importantly, it tells authors where
their story will be competing. Authors are highly encouraged to check
out the ballots to make sure their stories are placed in an appropriate
sub-category.



I didn't look at these last year. Thought they were posted for some arcane
purpose of the MEFA administrative staff. And they seemed to go on
forever--felt like months.

I am now wondering for next year if WIPs are a viable category. If a story
runs against finished stories as a WIP then they are still eligible as a
Finished story in the future?



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heartofoshun@aol.com wrote:

>
>
>
> In a message dated 7/4/2008 11:03:25 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> melayton@gmail.com <mailto:melayton%40gmail.com> writes:
>
> But most importantly, it tells authors where
> their story will be competing. Authors are highly encouraged to check
> out the ballots to make sure their stories are placed in an appropriate
> sub-category.
>
> I didn't look at these last year. Thought they were posted for some

arcane

> purpose of the MEFA administrative staff. And they seemed to go on
> forever--felt like months.
>

Hi Oshun,

We did post them last year, but I think just for a week or two. The
point is to give authors a chance to request changes, before the
subcategories are set in stone.

We did also post the reviews people wrote, because some people prefer to
see the reviews that are being written without needing to check the
website. I personally find it more convenient to check reviews at the
website, but infinite diversity in infinite combinations. :-) I have
heard from various members that they find it helpful, especially to be
reminded that reviews are being written. That may be what you're
thinking of? (Or I may very well be wrong.)

> I am now wondering for next year if WIPs are a viable category. If a story
> runs against finished stories as a WIP then they are still eligible as a
> Finished story in the future?
>

Yeah, those four WIPs will still be eligible in the future. And the
website will still list "Incomplete" as their story type. They'll be
treated just like if they had run in an Incomplete subcategory, as far
as future eligibility is concerned. The only difference is the
subcategory they'll be competing in.

Marta

Hi Nau_tika,

Yep - the categories aren't available on the website yet. They'll be
posted here next week, and should show up on the website a few weeks after.

Marta

nau_tika wrote:

>
>
> I just checked this week to see how many stories were in the same
> category as my fic, but thought I was doing something wrong when I
> couldnt figure it out. I guess it was just rushing things!
>
> Thanks for the info!
> nautika
>

Hi Imhiriel,

> Martha, thank you for laying it out so detailed; I was especially
> grateful to be reminded that you use the option to "fill out" just
> barely too small subcategories.
>
> > --- Genres: Adventure: General
> > --- Genres: Adventure: Fixed-Length Ficlet
> > --- Genres: Adventure: Incomplete
> > --- Genres: Adventure: Minas Tirith
> > --- Genres: Adventure: Pre-Ring War
> >
> > Of these, General, Incomplete, and Pre-Ring War were subcategories for
> > nominations with the type "Story" - as I described things above, they
> > would have been placed in Genres: Adventure: General to begin with, and
> > the categorizer would have broken General into three subcategories
> based
> > on the stories' content. The point I'm trying to make is that, even
> > though "general" has been divided into three subcategories, one of
> those
> > is still called "general." It's a sort of miscellaneous subcategory for
> > the Adventure stories that don't fit in either Minas Tirith or
> Pre-Ring War.
>
> I think you meant to say that General, Minas Tirith and Ring-War were
> subcategories for "Story", as "Incompletes" are in their own category,
> as you described above.
>

*blush* Yes, exactly! Thank you for catching that.

> I don't know if you can talk about this, but if so, I'd be very
> curious to know if the sorting is difficult. Part of my curiosity is
> surely that you had difficulties sorting two of my drabbles in either
> of the three categories I named - does this happen often? But I'd also
> be interested generally - how much hair-tearing is involved in trying
> to reach the best possible solutions and compromises?
>

It really depends on a lot of factors. The number of pieces nominated
(and the variety of said pieces) makes a huge difference. I can only
speak for myself, and this year I was assigned the fixed-length ficlets
in all the categories, plus a few medium-sized main categories. (Each of
the categorizing volunteers is assigned several story groupings and they
come up with a "first draft" of the categorization, which is then
discussed by the group.) FLF took me two days of pretty solid work to
get something I like, and subsequently required some modification as
well; my other groups were much easier and divided up quite naturally.

There were three factors that really helped this year. First, this is
the second year that Elliska, Inkling, Radbooks and I have worked
together which means we work pretty well as a team. Speaking for myself,
I think we're open with each other and also willing to take suggestions
from each other. And I think we work well together to shift stories so
they make the best categorization possible. I've been really pleased
with the flexibility I've seen this year, and that does make things easier.

Also, we've emailed authors a lot more than we have in the past, if we
were having trouble placing their stories. This eliminated some of the
most stressful aspects of categorizing: finding homes for those really
hard-to-place nominations, because we shifted the decision to the
authors in those cases. That decreased the stress a lot, not only
because it meant we made less hard decisions but also because we could
be sure that those stories had a good subcategory. (Or the best that was
available, in any event!) So the fact that authors replied quickly to
these emails helped a lot. A *whole* lot, actually.

And finally, the liaisons did a really good job getting good information
about the stories in the nomination season. That meant that we
categorizers had the information we needed to make the choices that need
to be made.

Even with all of that, there's been moments when I've had to throw my
little stress ball against the wall to let out frustration over a
category refusing to sort. It's better than it ever was, but this
process is always a bit difficult.

> > In situations like this, the categorizers have to
> > look at the summary, maybe even skim the story if it's short enough,
> and
> > make the best decision they can.
>
> A time-consuming endeavour, I can imagine, especially for the longer
> stories... OTOH, it gives you a sneak-peek at some of the stories you
> might want to be reviewing in your "private" capacity, later ;-).
>

*nods* My wish list has certainly grown longer!

> And again, my nosy question: Does it often happen, either the
> question, or the actual moving?
>

Thankfully we haven't had that many in the past - I'd say less than a
dozen requests last year. I'm hoping that we'll have even less, because
of all the emailing we've done with authors during the actual
categorizing. But with most things related to the MEFAs, it can be very
unpredictable from year to year. So we shall see!

Marta

That may be what you're
thinking of? (Or I may very well be wrong.)

Yes. It must have been the reviews I was thinking of... I read reviews a
lot, but at the site. They are so much prettier and easier to read there.



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--- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com, "melayton@..." <melayton@...> wrote:

>
> And finally, the liaisons did a really good job getting good
> information about the stories in the nomination season. That meant
> that we categorizers had the information we needed to make the
> choices that need to be made.

Something I found really helpful this year was all the changes and
additions in the subcategory fields...in particular, the streamlining
of characters for categorization and the new subgenre choices. The new
subgenres (including angst, tragedy, friendship, family, etc.) seemed
to be very popular with authors, judging by how many were selected, and
I found this made categorizing much easier, and allowed the creation of
many interesting subcats.

Kathy/Inkling

Hi Kathy,

I absolutely agree - the improvements to the websites definitely made
categorizing much easier. Thanks for pointing that out!

Marta

Kathy wrote:

>
>
> --- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com <mailto:MEFAwards%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "melayton@..." <melayton@...> wrote:
> >
> > And finally, the liaisons did a really good job getting good
> > information about the stories in the nomination season. That meant
> > that we categorizers had the information we needed to make the
> > choices that need to be made.
>
> Something I found really helpful this year was all the changes and
> additions in the subcategory fields...in particular, the streamlining
> of characters for categorization and the new subgenre choices. The new
> subgenres (including angst, tragedy, friendship, family, etc.) seemed
> to be very popular with authors, judging by how many were selected, and
> I found this made categorizing much easier, and allowed the creation of
> many interesting subcats.
>
> Kathy/Inkling
>

Hey guys,

The other volunteers and I have successfully sorted all of this year's
nominations into categories and subcategories. Thank you to Elliska,
Inkling, and Rhonda for your help on this. And also, thank you to
Tanaqui and Aranel Took for all of the technical advancements that
made that easier this year.

I will begin posting the first round of check ballots shortly. If you
have not read it already, I encourage you to check out last week's
educational post, which can be found at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MEFAwards/message/9065

for important information about the checkballots. I also want to make
a brief comment about poetry.

This year, there were only twenty-two poems nominated. There were a
few poems that we could not place in either of the three category
choices selected by the author. The other categorizers and I discussed
categorizing poems with non-poem nominations (like we did with the few
WIPs in a similar situation), but decided that it was more important
that poems compete against other poems than that they compete against
other entries of a similar genre, race, or time period.

For this reason, all of the poems are competing in the "Genres:
Poetry" main category. So far as it was possible, we divided this
category into subcategories based on the poems' category selections.
For instance, we have a Genres: Poetry: Hobbits subcategory, where all
the entries selected Poetry as their story type and Hobbits as one of
their category choices. Genres: Poetry also has a Drama and Late Third
Age subcategory, as well as a General subcategory for poems that
didn't fit in either Hobbits, Drama, or Late Third Age.

********************

One other thing before we get going. Some authors are unsure of what
main categories their stories are using. Your story should be in one
of the three main categories you selected (unless we've discussed the
situation by email in the last two weeks); you can find your category
choices by logging in to www.mefawards.net/MEFA2008/ and clicking the
"View your nominated stories" link. This will bring up a list of your
nominated stories, complete with the three category choices you
selected, listed in your order of preference.

If you prefer to not look through all of the ballots or cannot find
your nomination, just ask and I will let you know where your stories
are competing.

Now on with the ballots!

Marta
(MEFA Admin.)

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Adventure


SubCategory Genres: Adventure: General

Balm (459): Armariel
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5475&cid=22934
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo remembers his escape from the Tower of Cirith Ungol with Sam.

Dragons In The Trollshaws (170): Bodkin
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5175
General, Reason for Rating: Harmless. Apart from a bit of dragon-slaying.
Romance Partners: N/A
A peril awakes that demands all Elladan and Elrohir's attention - and
requires more than skill to defeat.

Dangerous Folk (546): Budgielover
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5483
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some descriptions of battle and hand-to-hand
combat, and the results of such combat (death by violence).
Romance Partners: N/A
The Ring-bearer is kidnapped by an unknown enemy as the Fellowship
stops to replenish its water supply. Pursuing the kidnappers, the
Fellowship discovers that the effects of Saruman's evil has spread
more widely with more devastating impact on the world than they could
have dreamed possible.

The Mariner's Son (329): cairistiona
URL: http://www.naiceanilme.com/viewstory.php?sid=1242&chapter=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated for mention of violence
Romance Partners: N/A
The One Ring is not the only ring that brings peril to the Heir of
Isildur.

Lost (226): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1800
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The fellowship faces a great challenge.

Pip-napped! (669): Dreamflower/Lindelea CoAuthors
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4979&cid=20168
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mild violence; vague references to marital
relations
Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond, Merry/Estella, Aragorn/Arwen
On a honeymoon visit to Gondor, Pippin is kidnapped. (This story was
due to a request from Dana for a "pip-napping". Lindelea wrote the
opening paragraphs, and then put the story up for grabs to be finished.)

Dol Amroth Yule (295): Isabeau of Greenlea
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=804
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some violence, battle scenes, implied sex in
one chapter.
Romance Partners: F/Elrohir
Hethlin's first Yule in Dol Amroth presents challenges, including the
dislike of both her fellow esquires and the Armsmaster of Dol Amroth,
and pirates!

Symbols of Love (130): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5058&cid=24694
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
While on their first patrol with their fathers and the Rangers of
Ithilien, Eldarion and Elboron learn much about the King Elessar.

Fennas Haradren (280): Linaewen
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=4814
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Gondor has two hidden outposts -- Henneth Annûn in the North and
Fennas Haradren in the South. But the Rangers in the South have sent
no word for some time, and it is Boromir and his men who must go in
search of answers to the mystery of their silence.

--and it was done (527): Neoinean
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4301417/1/--and_it_was_done
Teen, Reason for Rating: Violence. Adult themes.
Romance Partners: N/A
Detailing a simple rescue mission that, for once, goes off without a
hitch.
Note: This story was originally written for the February 2008 Teitho
Contest under the pen name Beth.



SubCategory: Genres: Adventure: Incomplete

With Hope and Without Hope (466): docmon
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5453
Mature, Reason for Rating: Level of violence in 2 chapters, where
torture is depicted clearly, if not somewhat graphically.
Romance Partners: N/A
One decision made differently - the Three Hunters run through that
second night of their chase after the Orcs rather than rest - and
everything changes. Well, not everything. They're merely captured by
the Orcs like Merry and Pippin.
But one decision changed doesn't change one's destiny. How each of
them is to reach their destiny is a bit peskier, though...
There's action and adventure, suspense, and not too much angst as the
Three Hunters struggle to return to their task.

The Wanderer (627): Lackwit
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5138
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some minor violence (sword fighting,
resulting death); references to a man's attraction to a married woman
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
After ten years fighting in faraway lands, Faramir finds his return to
Ithilien is not so easy and must take back what was his. Loosely based
on Homer's Odyssey.

Eagle of the Star (327): Neoinean
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1936067/1/Eagle_of_the_Star
Teen, Reason for Rating: Battlefield violence. Adult themes.
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Aragorn's time as Thorongil, soldier of Rohan and Gondor, from the
events that cause his departure south to the events surrounding his
return to his family. This story belongs as much to his family as they
wait as it does to Aragorn. Slight AU

To See A World (330): Nightwing
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=588&cid=2252
Mature, Reason for Rating: Violence and extreme angst, medical
situations, mild sexual reference.
Romance Partners: N/A
Injured and alone, Legolas and Aragorn are forced to take refuge in a
wintry foreign land. But when darkness encroaches from within and
without, they learn that refuge can become a deadly trap.

The Web of Darkness (101): Soledad
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=913
Teen, Reason for Rating: It contains some frightening images,
especially battle-related violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
An experiment of the Witch-king backfires, and the Elves of Mirkwood
find an unexpected ally. Crossover with Forgotten Realms.

Tarnished Ivory (464): Yavie Feels Pretty
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4037359/1/Tarnished_Ivory
Teen, Reason for Rating: Upcoming dark themes and violence, but the
two posted chapters may be considered "general".
Romance Partners: N/A
AU. In which Frodo makes a very different decision and Boromir finds
himself slipping even further into temptation.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Alternate Universe


SubCategory Genres: Alternate Universe: General

Eucatastrophe: The Return (617): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5181
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo and Gandalf saw Bilbo settled in at Tol Eressea. Now they are
back, and Frodo's feeling much more himself than he has in a very long
time. (Set in my "Eucatastrophe AU", in which the Three were freed by
the One's destruction, and travel to the West is now two-way. Each
chapter had to include special elements for Marigold's Challenges.)

As the Tide by the Moon (9): EdorasLass
URL: http://henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=5087
Mature, Reason for Rating: Disturbing themes, non-graphic sexuality [het]
Romance Partners: Theodred/OC, Grima/OC [sorta]
Sequel to "Eclipsed by the Moon", in which a kitchen maid in Edoras is
infatuated with Grima. This story follows her efforts to gain Grima's
attention, Grima's plots to use her for his own ends, and Theodred's
involvment in the whole tangled web. This story is told mostly from
three POVs - Grima, Theodred, and Lathwyn. Explict het, possibly
disturbing themes. Elements of both Book & Movie Verse; AU

Above All Shadows (492): Ignoble Bard
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7498
Mature, Reason for Rating: Slash content, mildly graphic.
Romance Partners: Legolas/Aragorn
Aragorn sees Legolas stumble as they run towards Rohan, but doesn't
know that it is one of the first signs of the Elf's dark secret.

Untold Tales of the Mark: The Banishment of Éomer (206): Katzilla
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4275
Teen, Reason for Rating: There are a lot of battle scenes, some quite
graphic, and the overall atmosphere of the story is very dark.
Romance Partners: N/A
A very AU take of what Éomer's banishment could have been like... dark
and angsty, as you would expect of me.

Two Prisoners (724): Lord Branwyn
URL: http://lady-branwyn.livejournal.com/123361.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
How a certain author really learned the story of a distant time.

Homeward Bound (430): Werecat
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3830538/1/Homeward_Bound
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In another time and another place, the Brown Wizard meets a fallen
Queen. Another tale of beggars, queens and cats. Fourth Age, AU.



SubCategory: Genres: Alternate Universe: Angst/Tragedy

Shadow King (227): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=11
Teen, Reason for Rating: Hurt/no comfort, severe angst
Romance Partners: N/A
A shadow version of the King's coronation...if Aragorn had the Ring.

Bitter May (265): Cuthalion
URL: http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadGenStory?storyID=683
Mature, Reason for Rating: Mentioning of abuse, plus some frightening,
medical details
Romance Partners: OFC/ Frodo Baggins
This was written as a "What if"-story. In the epic AU-saga "Before I
go to sleep", OFC Lily Proudfoot has a very unpleasant encounter with
Lotho Sackville-Baggins. In the original story, no physical
consequences are mentioned (aside from the traumatic aftermath), but
what if there were?

In The Darkness Of My Dreaming (284): Cuthalion
URL: http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadGenStory?storyID=594
Mature, Reason for Rating: Moments of intense angst, character death
Romance Partners: Frodo Baggins/ OFC
The aged Lily Proudfoot has come to doubt the decision she made nearly
sixty years ago. Was it wrong to let the Ringbearer leave? And would
her life have been happier if she had made him stay? A sudden illness
answers her questions in strange, haunting dreams, and the old midwife
comes to understand the full meaning of the saying: "Be careful what
you wish for..."

For What I Wait (125): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=249
Teen, Reason for Rating: discussion of suicide and death
Romance Partners: n/a
Written for an AU challenge "in which Fëanor outlives all of his
children." Fëanor and Maglor, together at the end.

Clear Conscience (The Clear Shot Remix) (680): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5524
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
What if Boromir and Faramir had met Frodo before the Quest? How would
that have affected the outcome of the story? (Based on The Clear Shot,
by Claudia)

Five things that never happened to Nerdanel (389): Meril
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=311
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Fëanor/Nerdanel
Five short AUs for Nerdanel.

Five Things that Never Happened to Serinde of Dol Amroth (222):
SurgicalSteel
URL: http://surgicalsteel.livejournal.com/424683.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Implied rape, violence, and character death.
Romance Partners: Halbarad/OFC
Inspired by some of my readers, who asked what might have happened
'if.' Five ways in which Serinde's (OFC from 'The King's Surgeon) life
might have been very, very different.



SubCategory: Genres: Alternate Universe: Drabbles

No Man's Land (726): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3016&cid=14923
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Set during WW1, a drabble about what might have been.

Wave-Singer (33): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5643&cid=23766
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
A New England fisherman tells the tale of a ghost who sings along the
water's edge.

Last Stroke (465): Elena Tiriel
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7494&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
"'The Corsairs of Umbar!' men shouted.... 'The Corsairs are upon us!
It is the last stroke of doom!'"

(RoTK, "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields")

What might have come to pass....

Least Expected (512): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4086
Teen, Reason for Rating: Non-graphical description of violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
What if Halbarad's first appearance had taken a different turn?

The Least of Rings (621): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/45055.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: mature themes
Romance Partners: n/a
Boromir takes the ring. AU.

(This is the first of two drabbles on the same page.)

Alter/native (478): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/94427.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: M/M romance
Romance Partners: Aragorn/OMC
How might history have been different if Elrond and Celebrían had
decided to have another son rather than a daughter.

Spoiled (119): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/82661.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Would Aragorn have grown up the same if he hadn't been 'Estel'? An AU
drabble which takes a look at what Aragorn might have been like if he
had grown up knowing his true lineage and destiny as Heir of Isildur.



SubCategory: Genres: Alternate Universe: Incomplete

Arranged Marriage (725): Claudia
URL: http://claudia603.livejournal.com/tag/arranged+marriage
Mature, Reason for Rating: slash fiction, interspecies slash, a
chapter in which there is graphic male/male sex
Romance Partners: Frodo/Aragorn
Whatever could have led to the marriage of Frodo and Aragorn?

Land of the Moon (308): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=259
Teen, Reason for Rating: Slash implications. Absolutely nothing
explicit in this chapter, though.
Romance Partners: Frodo/Aragorn
Post-quest, Frodo returns to Minas Tirith because of a deep affection
he has for King Elessar, who is grieving over both the sailing of
Arwen and Eowyn's death.

Murder The Dawn (383): crowdaughter
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3754343/2/Murder_The_Dawn
Mature, Reason for Rating: This story contains slash, elements of
horror and mature themes such as slavery, non-con, implied torture and
rape, and violence. It is a very grim alternative universe with very
disturbing themes; a spin-off to my Mael-Gul story universe, which is
rated strictly adult. This story, however, would count as hard R.
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Legolas; Boromir/Legolas (implied)
Completely AU. Legolas slavefic. Mirkwood is a subjected realm and
must give hostages to the other Elven realms as slaves. Legolas is the
slave of Aragorn, who is a sadist. But what if Legolas indeed took the
Ring? Warnings: slash, character death! This story is a very grim
spin-off to my Mael-Gul story universe, which is rated strictly adult.
This story, however, would count as hard R.

The Search For Middle-earth (346): Jules14
URL: http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?sid=9131
Teen, Reason for Rating: There are some images of violence, including
a pit full of bones. Later on there will be descriptions of violent
illness. The story also contains some themes that may be too difficult
to understand for children.
Romance Partners: N/A
AU. In the near future, as the Age of Men begins to crumble, the truth
is revealed about a long-vanished world that no one, except perhaps a
few, even knows existed.

Lothíriel - The Tenth Walker, Book 2 (567): juno_magic
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=396
Mature, Reason for Rating: There are some sex scenes in there.
Romance Partners: Lothíriel/Éomer
Lothíriel has survived the great adventure of her life, the War of the
Rings. But will she be up to the challenge of love and life in
Middle-earth?

***

As Lothíriel's story continues, the focus of the tale changes from
adventure to love story and an exploration of different aspects of
culture and society in Middle-earth.

Pippin-Frog For A Day (115): Neilia
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5715&cid=24100
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin finds himself on the wrong end of an irate wizard's staff. Poor
Pip is changed into a tiny green tree frog for 24 hours in exchange
for his bodacious cheekiness. Humor and tears ensue.



SubCategory: Genres: Alternate Universe: Other Fixed-Length Ficlets

A Path of Wisdom (641): Dana
URL: http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/198836.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A drabble set, between SR 1418 and SR 1421, somewhat detailing the
reasoning for an AU.

The Edge of the Knife (274): Dwimordene
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=5521
Teen, Reason for Rating: Death, warfare, and torment involved in some
drabbles.
Romance Partners: n/a
"Stray but a little and it will fail, to the ruin of all." What was
said to the Fellowship holds equally for the man to whom the Quest
owed its existence. Eight drabbles about Isildur and what might have
been...

Return (399): Elleth
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=147&chapter=2
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
What if Umbarto had not perished in the Burning of the Swanships? A
double-drabble AU from two points of view.

Homecoming (706): Isabeau of Greenlea
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4088
Teen, Reason for Rating: M/M relationship, non-explicit
Romance Partners: Boromir/OMC
A tribble AU for the Best-Loved Sons arc, and some very wishful
thinking on my part. What if Boromir had made it home?

The Pirate (674): Sivan Shemesh
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4202238/1/The_Pirate
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A little Estel story been told by Queen Arwen to her son, while the
king is away.


Wounds of a Friend (710): Sivan Shemesh
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4271582/1/Wounds_of_a_Friend
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Aragorn is worried.



SubCategory: Genres: Alternate Universe: Steward's Family

Bitter Sweet (536): annmarwalk
URL: http://just-ann-now.livejournal.com/127070.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: m/m romance implied, not explicit
Romance Partners: Boromir/Theodred (implied), Theodred/Lothiriel
Brief AU in which both Boromir and Theodred survive the Ring War,
living long and (mostly) happy lives well into the first century of
the Fourth Age.

The Price of Pity (373): celticbard
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3386355/1/The_Price_of_Pity
Teen, Reason for Rating: The story includes several scenes of
battle-related violence along with a scene of implied sexual relations
between a married couple. The story also deals with the themes of
heavy friction between a husband and wife and the death of a parent.
Romance Partners: Faramir/Eowyn, Faramir/f
A.U. In the early days of their marriage, Eowyn helps Faramir accept
the loss of his brother, father…and first wife.

The King's Colors (482): Dwimordene
URL:
http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4087&PHPSESSID=21357d642285260ea44648ad1890c1bf
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
The King's Colors fly once more on Pelennor. Denethor's best-loved son
meets the man who would be king. An AU vignette for Obsidianj's birthday.

Parth Galen (705): Isabeau of Greenlea
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4284411/1/Parth_Galen
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Boromir/OMC
What might have happened had Boromir been a little less desperate, a
little less despairing? An AU to the Best-Loved Sons arc.

A Great Evil Unmade (267): Linaewen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5856
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
A most unlikely Ringbearer contemplates how he came to Mount Doom and
whether or not he will succeed in putting the Ring in the Fire. An AU
short story, written for a challenge to answer the question of "what
would happen if someone other than Frodo took the Ring?"

The Prisoner of Time (313): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4114
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
It has been wished many times that Denethor could have survived his
terrible end. Here, a different path is followed, one where Denethor
left the Pyre, fires unlit. What then was the fate of the son of
Ecthelion?

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Drama


SubCategory Genres: Drama: General

Acquittance (337): Aprilkat
URL: http://aprilkat.livejournal.com/148561.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mention of prostitution and attendant diseases.
Romance Partners: N/A
Outspoken young female surgeon Serindë has been falsely accused and
exiled from Gondor by the Steward Denethor - on pain of death if she
is found. (OFC written by surgicalsteel on Live Journal.) Good deeds
repay in unexpected ways.

The North Delving Incident (26): Dana
URL: http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/195017.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Dark elements and themes: angst, violence,
minor character death, other dark implications, and the acts of Ruffians
Romance Partners: N/A
A village occupied by ruffians, a year after the Scouring of the Shire
and the Battle of Bywater, and how they are freed.

Answering the Call (340): docmon
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4356
Teen, Reason for Rating: This story relates tales of when each
character succumbs to the call of the Ring. The scenes sometimes
result in potential violence between characters that is nevertheless
disturbing despite not being realized. There is one scene (ch. 3)
where there is some brief violence that is described clearly, though
not graphically, so I have chosen Teen to err on the side of caution.
Romance Partners: N/A
A series of (unrelated) vignettes in which each member of the
Fellowship hears the call of the Ring - and answers it. My take on the
big What-If, pursuing the potential in each character to take the
Ring. Varying degrees of angst, drama, action, and perhaps a little
more angst.

Choosing (473): docmon
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=6040
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Three choices, three destinies. Three leaders choose the messengers to
send to Imladris, who then become members of the Fellowship.

The Consuming Darkness (467): Isil Elensar
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=237&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
It is written that Tar-Miriel was too late to reach the supposed
safety of the Meneltarma when Numenor sank into the sea. But why was
she late? What was so important that she would risk her life, knowing
she would not survive?

Hidden Watcher (702): kitt_otter
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5846&cid=24653
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In Moria, Legolas takes his watch and something watches him.

The Return (167): Lady Bluejay
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5515
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
`Both Duilin of Morthond and his brother were trampled to death when
they assailed the mûmakil, leading their bowmen close to shoot at the
eyes of the monsters.' Duinhir had to return to his wife without his sons.

The Last Throw (556): nau_tika
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3842745/1/The_Last_Throw
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: n/a
Following "The Last Debate" in The Return of the King, Chapter 10
says, "…the army of the West was all assembled on the Pelennor. … All
was now ready for the last throw."
This is the story of the march to the Black Gate (movie and book
verse) from the view of a family man who made the journey.


The Dark One (411): NeumeIndil
URL: http://word-hoarder.livejournal.com/5878.html#cutid1
Mature, Reason for Rating: Talk of murder, torture, and invasions;
moderately graphic M/F sex; a fist fight, coarse language and some
more death thrown in. Much of it takes place in a whore house.
Romance Partners: Gamling/Morwen of Gondor (OFC)
Spring has come to Edoras, and with it, a reminder of Morwen's past
that she did not expect. Taken with the arrival of still more refugees
from the west of Rohan, and the seeming possession of Theoden King,
times are dark at the top of the hill. Beset from without and
undermined from within, the people of Rohan may only watch and wait
while the doom of their nation looms large on the eastern horizon.

Part 14 of my series "Nights in Rohan" follows Morwen of Gondor, the
prostitute in love with Gamling, as Edoras prepares for what will be
the War of the Ring. Featuring: Boromir II, Eomer son of Eomund, and
Theodred son of Theoden.

For Our Friends (654): Pearl Took
URL: http://stories.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=23973
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Movie based. A Golden plot bunny: what might Merry have been
feeling/thinking as the Rohirrim approach the besieged city of Minas
Tirith?

The Visitor (174): Rowan
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1798
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Elanor receives an unusual visit.



SubCategory: Genres: Drama: Featuring Aragorn

Eagle of the Star (152): alex_quine
URL: http://alex-quine.livejournal.com/12958.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Sexual Situations
Romance Partners: Denethor/Thorongil
A young Thorongil struggles to reconcile his growing love for Gondor
to the part that Denethor plays in his life there.


Home (647): alex_quine
URL: http://alex-quine.livejournal.com/19624.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Why has Theoden left Theodred to welcome his cousins to Meduseld?

Generations (508): Bodkin
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5906&cid=24961
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
It is natural for parents to want their children to lead safer,
happier lives than they did – just as it is natural for them to
complain about the inadequacies of the next generation. While trying
to live up to a father who is an epic hero brings difficulties of its
own ...

Legolas in Mandos (317): Fiondil
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4235565/1/Legolas_in_Mandos
Teen, Reason for Rating: Non-graphic description of battle and
character death; implied sex between a married couple.
Romance Partners: Faramir/Eowyn, Námo/Vairë
Aragorn is on a mission to save more than Legolas' life... he has to
also save his own and when the Lord of Mandos plays for souls he takes
no prisoners. A two-part story describing Legolas' 'death' and its
aftermath. Originally inspired by the Naked Yule Challenge at
LOTRfanfiction.

The Keys of the Realm (477): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5892
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Húrin of the Keys/OC wife; Faramir/Éowyn
The Battle of the Pelennor is over, and the folk of Minas Tirith must
deal with the aftermath. Now the Keeper of the Keys watches the
changes happen, finding himself preparing for the Return of the King
to Gondor.

Estel I Was Called (351): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/41422.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: dark themes
Romance Partners: n/a
"Estel I was called, but I am Aragorn, Arathorn's son, Isildur's Heir,
Lord of the Dúnedain." Aragorn takes up his place among the Dúnedain
after learning his true heritage.

Hope comes for Estel (622): stefaniab
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5562
General, Reason for Rating: This is a character piece, in which
Aragorn meets Faramir for the first time since the Houses of Healing.
It's somewhat of highly charged job interview.
Romance Partners: N/A
Tolkien doesn't tell us about the first time Aragorn meets Faramir
after his healing. Jackson didn't film it. Yet, this incident is the
subject of more than a few gap fillers. Here is my version, a
character piece set in the merge of film and book canon that I use for
all my stories.




SubCategory: Genres: Drama: Featuring Boromir or Faramir

Farewell (127): agape4gondor
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5473&cid=23886
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Angered by Boromir's taking of the Quest, Faramir prepares to return
to Henneth-Annun.

Letters From Faramir (425): agape4gondor
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=4732
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Grief knows no boundaries, nor age, nor time. Letters from Faramir to
Boromir - in hopes that he is still alive and will return. Angst.

My Sword Weeps (316): agape4gondor
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5057
Teen, Reason for Rating: Difficult times for young ones. Capture by
Orcs. Death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Gondor and its Steward are rocked by the death of Denethor and others.
A journey is started from two ends of Middle-earth to try to help
Faramir. Takes place in the year TA 2989. AU.

Invisible Ink (4): alex_quine
URL: http://alex-quine.livejournal.com/11451.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Romantic Situations
Romance Partners: Faramir/Eomer
When Faramir tries to persuade Eomer to do what Elessar wants, he
finds himself face-to-face with a fragile world, a secret revealed and
the promptings of his unquiet flesh.


Enticements (266): annmarwalk
URL: http://just-ann-now.livejournal.com/183178.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: M/M sexual activity (implied)
Romance Partners: Boromir/Theodred (implied)
" `…almost I should have said that she was tempting us, and offering
what she pretended to have the power to give. It need not be said that
I refused to listen. The men of Minas Tirith are true to their word.'
But what he thought that the Lady had offered him Boromir did not tell."

The Clear Ringing Of Silver Trumpets (278): Lithilien Quicksilver
URL: http://lotrscrapbook.bookloaf.net/stories/01/lithilien_trumpets.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Violence, character death
Romance Partners: N/A
They say your life flashes before your eyes at the moment of death.
What were Boromir's thoughts and feelings as he fought the greatest
-and final - battle of his life? Movie-verse.

Lingering Shadow (412): Shireling
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5889
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
As Minas Tirith celebrates the first anniversary of King's reign a
face from the past haunts Faramir and threatens his newly found happiness.

First Time (672): Sivan Shemesh
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3972346/1/First_Time
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
It is the first time without Finduilas around. How is the Steward's
family dealing with the pain? And what about the nearing holiday?



SubCategory: Genres: Drama: Featuring Frodo or Sam

Burden (734): Ancalime8301
URL: http://ancalime8301.fateback.com/fics/burdenindex.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rating for implied non-con, hermaphrodite
Frodo, underaged pregnancy.
Romance Partners: N/A
Pre-Quest, a young hobbit finds himself lost and in trouble far from home.

On Amon Sûl (299): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4556&cid=23548
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
After the stabbing on Weathertop, from Frodo's POV...

Frodo's Crosswise Verse (520): Elanor Gardner
URL: http://www.the-green-door.net/GenFics/CrosswiseVerseII.htm
General, Reason for Rating: Although the reader COULD read a slash
relationship into this story, it is not overtly slash and it can be
read either way.
Romance Partners: N/A
A childhood promise and the rhyme it creates have an impact on the
lives of Frodo and Sam. After the quest, Frodo is confronted with
appalling choices, but a promise is remembered. (This story is best
read AFTER reading Sam's Crosswise Verse.)


Sam's Crosswise Verse (519): Elanor Gardner
URL: http://www.the-green-door.net/GenFics/CrosswiseVerseI.htm
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A childhood promise and the rhyme it creates have an impact on the
lives of Frodo and Sam. On the quest, Sam and his master are crosswise
and an old promise must be kept.


Dreams or Reality (716): Eleon Gamgee
URL:
http://www.writers-haven.net/Dreams%20or%20Reality%20by%20Eleon%20Gamgee.htm
Teen, Reason for Rating: In Frodo's dream/vision Sam is thrown across
the ground and seems to transform a bit into the Eye of Sauron. It's
only a dream and Frodo does wake up.
Romance Partners: N/A
Is Frodo dreaming again? Or is it real?
Sam can't really be leaving him! Sam wouldn't do that!
In complete delirium, Frodo tries to keep his grasp of reality as he
sees what the Quest will do and even is doing to his best friend; Sam.

Cold (239): febobe
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=852
Teen, Reason for Rating: References to non-graphic violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo's encounter with one of the Nine in Osgiliath proves ill for
him, and Sam and Faramir find themselves working together in spite of
themselves.

Frodos Dremes (235): Gentle Hobbit
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1829&chapter=1
Mature, Reason for Rating: This story is a series of vignettes united
by a common theme. Chapters 1-3 have some unsettling ideas that may
deserve a teen rating (e.g. themes of phobia or abandonment). Chapters
4 and 5 (a two-part vignette) contains elements of horror and no happy
resolution. I would even suggest that this may deserve a mature
rating. The site on which the story is located has a note to this
effect for Chapters 4 and 5.
Romance Partners: N/A
Those who are familiar with "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" will
recognize the title of this series of vignettes. In this series,
Frodo's gift (or curse) for strange and prescient dreams will be explored.

Why does he have these dreams? What do they tell him? Can he
understand this gift? Come and explore these strange tales, and
perhaps we will find out some of the answers together.

The Blessing (228): Mews1945
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=451
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A wounded soldier of Gondor tells of an enounter with The Ringbearers
when Frodo and Sam come to visit the wounded, and learns that strength
and courage come in unexpected forms.

The Heart of a Home (257): Mews1945
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=173&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Bilbo returns home from a long trip and finds a warm welcome home from
his new heir.

Promises Broken and Kept (144): periantari
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1781
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Merry goes through a tough time with Frodo leaving from Buckland, and
even though Frodo writes to Merry often, Merry gets sad and lonely. He
gradually falls very ill, but Frodo comes to nurse him better and
makes a promises that he can keep.



SubCategory: Genres: Drama: Featuring the Noldor

All That Remained (155): Allee
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5541
Teen, Reason for Rating: Dark themes, character suicide attempt
Romance Partners: N/A
After Arathorn's death, Gilraen is left to pick up the pieces of her
shattered life, but the young widow learns that grief is no stranger
to the House of Elrond. Will pain destroy the inhabitants of the Last
Homely House, or will it bind them together?

Painting a Golden Light (364): chaotic_binky
URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/C/ChaoticBinky/PaintingAGoldenLight/_ChapterList.htm
Teen, Reason for Rating: Non graphic description of injures after a
war time shell blast. Haunting by the ghosts of dead soldiers.
Romance Partners: Glorfindel/Erestor
Story set during and just after the First World War. Glorfindel is an
explorer who has come back to Britain and lives with the shell shocked
war artist Erestor, in the small village of St. Michael's Leap. The
villagers are curious about their relationship. Glorfindel looks
forward to sailing and Erestor's sole aim is to paint, 'the perfect
golden light'.

The Scribe and the Heir (256): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=154
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Young Maedhros has recently been appointed as a King's scribe, and
young Fingon is just coming of age. As each chooses his road in life,
Maedhros is forced to consider his role as his father's heir and how
his decisions might worsen the disintegrating relationship between
Fëanor and Fingolfin.

The Stranger (560): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5756&cid=24999
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Inspired by Fiondil's Valar Universe. A young boy meets a stranger on
a beach in the early 20th century.

Written for the Tolkien Tango Prompt Challenge #10: Prophecies



Thicker Than Water (541): Noliel
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=290
General, Reason for Rating: I gave my story a rating of General
because it fit the guidelines provided in MEFAs description of
ratings, and also because I did not find any content in my fic that
could disturb a child. This story mainly deals with a father-son
relationship, and although death is alluded to, it is not described in
a way that could have a negative effect on a person's mind.
Romance Partners: N/A
Celebrimbor, in Sirion, looks forward to a visit from Galadriel.
However, her impromptu arrival brings with it the news of his father's
death in Doriath.

The Last Words (409): Rhapsody
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=292&chapter=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: I am rating this story as teens given the
mature themes being discussed.
Romance Partners: Nerdanel/Fëanor
Nerdanel finally meets her nemesis: the one who caused the rift in her
marriage to Fëanor. What did she had to say to them? A one-shot set in
the bard Rising Universe.

Wherever You Go (537): Tena
URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/T/Tena/WhereverYouGo/_ChapterList.htm
Mature, Reason for Rating: The chapters are rated from G-NC-17. There
are descriptions of sexual acts between mature adults. Slash and Het
Romance Partners: Elrond/Gil galad, Elrond/Celebrian, Erestor/Glorfindel
Elrond takes a look back at his life.

Starcrossed (493): weepingnaiad
URL: http://parma.littlebalrog.com/viewstory.php?sid=40
Teen, Reason for Rating: occurs during war, canon-character death, slash
Romance Partners: Círdan/Gil-galad, Elrond/Gil-Galad
The raising of a falling star...

Gil-galad's life from Dor-Lómin to the Isle of Balar and then on to
Lindon and beyond.



SubCategory: Genres: Drama: Final Partings

Upon the Pebbled Shore (171): aranelgoldenflower
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=6972&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Upon the pebbled shores of the sea stand two brothers. But as the tide
begins to turn the sound of the gulls will choose their futures.

(This story is on HASA under my Author name of Peregrin Ionad. but I
am the same person....I just used Peregrin Ionad first, and have never
thought to change it, as I don't usually post fics as
Aranegoldenflower and when I do I always make sure people realise it
is the same person!)

Moon Over Water (518): Avon
URL: http://avon7.livejournal.com/134151.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
On a cold moonlit night Faramir watches the river. He watches for a
memory, for a vision, for a dream... he watches for a vigil once kept
with his brother.

Elanor of Westmarch: Still There (183): Baranduin
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=126
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Elanor/Fastred
Elanor's last meeting with Sam before he leaves Middle-earth.

In The Midst Of Summer (270): Cuthalion
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5502
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mentioning of character death and grief
Romance Partners: N/A
In June 1482, Samwise Gamgee has to bear the fact that his wife has
passed away, leaving him behind. Between deep grief and bittersweet
memories, he understands that the life he was used to is ultimately
over, and that a new way lies ahead of him.

The Tower Hills (608): DrummerWench
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=6182
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A gap-filler set at the very end of ROTK, as Frodo, Sam and the Elves
travel toward the Havens. They pass through the Tower Hills, and pause
at the Tower of Elostirion.

Boromir and Teddy (113): Ithil-valon
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5653&cid=23835
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Faramir and Eomer find comfort in an unexpected way as they visit the
burial mound of Theodred.

The King's Time (333): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5058&cid=24863
Teen, Reason for Rating: Discusses concerns related to dying, and
looks toward Aragorn's death.
Romance Partners: n/a
It is now the thirtieth of Rethe by the Shire's calendar, and the Lord
King has determined that his birthday tomorrow shall be observed in a
most solemn manner. This evening he thinks on the passing of time....


The Prisoner of Dol Guldur (102): Soledad
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=604
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated for some frightening mental images.
Romance Partners: N/A
After the destruction of Dol Guldur, King Thranduil of Mirkwood makes
a terrible discovery.



SubCategory: Genres: Drama: General Drabbles

Moved to Pity (366): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=2975
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Námo/Vairë
Námo returns shaken from his encounter with Lúthien. His wife Vairë
tries to comfort him.

Stabat Mater (666): iorhael
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4445&cid=23402
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Primula watches. Inspired by the poem <i>Stabat Mater Dolorosa</i>. A
drabble.

My Legacy (407): spookystoy
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=60
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Celebrimbor believes his father left no worthwhile legacy to Arda.
Curufin, determined to reconcile with his son and rebuild the family
legacy, argues otherwise. (It helps to know that Celebrimbor looks
like Weta's Daniel Falconer in this AU Fourth Age.)

Creation Myths (300): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/104113.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The making of Eä and the making of the Silmarils.

No Mercy (443): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/55334.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
Morgoth's forces fall on the besieging armies of Elves and Men at the
start of the Dagor Bragollach.



SubCategory: Genres: Drama: General Fixed-Length Ficlets

Birthday Present (441): Aranel Took
URL: http://aranel-took.fancrone.net/other/drabbles/birthday_present.php
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Bilbo has a gift for Pippin.

Burdens (219): Meril
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=5728
General, Reason for Rating: "Burdens" is about a traumatic event, but
I believe the writing is vague enough for it to be rated "general."
Romance Partners: N/A
The Exiles carry many things with them on their way to Arda...

Alqualondë (220): Moreth
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=287
Teen, Reason for Rating: Non-graphic violence
Romance Partners: N/A
Inexperience and war - two drabbles from opposing view-points.

Utúlie'n Aurë (163): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3688952/1/Ut_lien_Aur
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Sauron is defeated, and even far from Mordor, the victory can be felt.
Two elves rejoice in the true passing of night.

Wind of Change (47): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4051
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A fierce wind sweeps across Middle-earth one day in the late Third
Age, heralding, after hundreds of years, the instrument of a
prophecy's completion, in three different lands.

Baker's Dozen (372): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/120418.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: References to adult themes, including death,
slavery and grave robbing.
Romance Partners: N/A
A series of 13 drabbles about some of the jobs people do in
Middle-earth and the people who do them. Many of the drabbles were
inspired by considering the Middle-earth equivalents of modern
careers, and are tongue-in-cheek, but some address serious issues.
Includes many original characters, but some interactions with canon
characters.

Saruman of Many Colours (439): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/121899.html#cutid1
Mature, Reason for Rating: Violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
A collection of drabbles about Saruman and his meddlings in the West
throughout the long years of the Third Age.




SubCategory: Genres: Drama: Gondor Fixed-Length Ficlets

The Roses of Imloth Melui (435): Aervir
URL: http://having-written.livejournal.com/13938.html
General, Reason for Rating: adult themes
Romance Partners: N/A
The life of Ioreth, a minor character from "Return of the King" and an
(extra-)ordinary Gondorian woman, as told in ten drabbles.

Night Terrors (433): Gwynnyd
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7154&spordinal=6
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Written for the challenge prompt "Like a Fearful Faramir." In the
fourth Age, even when things are going well for Faramir, he can't help
but worry about the things that can go wrong.

Messengers from the West (98): Jay of Lasgalen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5761&cid=24791
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
From The Tale of Years: 2957-80: Aragorn undertakes his great journeys
and errantries. As Thorongil he serves in disguise both Thengel of
Rohan and Ecthelion II of Gondor - but was he completely isolated from
his family? On his 40th birthday, mysterious messengers arrive from
the West.

Apart (551): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3931241/1/Apart
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Two friends suffer the loss of their friendship due to their own
foolishness, and each must find the courage to make it right. Written
for the Middleearth Express Prompt 93: Apart

A Midsummer Day's Dream (422): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4044
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Are we such stuff as dreams are made of? The bounds between dream and
waking, and life and death, are blurred on a sunny afternoon in Fourth
Age Emyn Arnen.

Moonset over Gondor (652): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7468
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Faramir/Eowyn
Under a bright moon, Faramir considers the gains, and the price, of peace.

Heavens' Embroidered Cloths (292): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/119276.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some mentions of battle and death
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
For her first mettarë in Gondor, Éowyn revives an old tradition - and
sparks memories in her husband.

Wild Swan (328): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/119970.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Battle scenes, death and mild sexual innuendo
Romance Partners: N/A
Moments from the life of Imrahil, Prince of Dol Amroth



SubCategory: Genres: Drama: Hurt/Comfort

Slings and Arrows (185): Ancalime8301
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1272
Teen, Reason for Rating: Teen rating for hobbit injury and wound
treatment.
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo suffers the consequences of not having his mithril shirt on. Mix
of book canon and movie verse. First line provided by claudia603.

Letters To A Dear Friend (670): Antane/Frodo of the Shire CoAuthors
URL:
http://www.writers-haven.net/Letters%20To%20a%20Dear%20Friend%20by%20Antane%20and%20Frodo%20of%20the%20Shire.htm
Teen, Reason for Rating: This story deals with Frodo's struggle to
deal with the horrific damage done to him by Sauron/the Ring, which
was for all intents and purposes a brutal and repeated rape. There is
no sexual content since there was no physical violation, but a rape is
not just an assualt on the body, but on the heart and soul as well and
it is those that Frodo struggles to come to terms with and feeling
filthy and worthless.
Romance Partners: N/A
This story deals with Frodo's struggle to deal with the horrific
damage done to him by Sauron/the Ring, which was for all intents and
purposes a brutal and repeated rape. There is no sexual content since
there was no physical violation, but a rape is not just an assualt on
the body, but on the heart and soul as well and it is those that Frodo
struggles to come to terms with and feeling filthy and worthless.





Primum Non Nocere (First, Do No Harm) (628): febobe
URL: http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadGenStory?storyID=574
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated Teen for dark/frightening thematic
references.
Romance Partners: N/A
Sam and Frodo are presented to Eowyn for the first time. What are
their reactions to the first woman they've met of the race of Men?

A Summer Night's Peace (694): Larner
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=23527
Teen, Reason for Rating: Discusses some mature subjects--tastefully, I
hope
Romance Partners: N/A
One night, not long before the Hobbits left Minas Tirith, Frodo and
Aragorn met beneath the White Tree.

A first-person narrative.

At Cormallen (730): Mews1945
URL: http://mews1945.livejournal.com/311772.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
After the days of waiting and worrying in Minas Tirith, Merry finally
arrives at Cormallen where he is able to help care for his cousins and
Sam and so begins to find healing for himself as well.

The Healers from the Sea (202): Mews1945
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=552
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
On the voyage to Tol Eressea, when dolphins appear around the ship,
Frodo expresses a desire to see them at closer range and his request
is honored by Elrond, allowing Frodo a chance to experience personal
contact with these healers from the sea.

Fidelis (612): Pentangle
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3546109/1/Fidelis
Teen, Reason for Rating: Character death; extreme angst in at least
one chapter violence alluded to but not described detailed medical
treatment
Romance Partners: N/A
A tale from "The Ranger Years". Two strangers test the meaning and
depth of the friendship between Aragorn and Legolas. OC death.

Out of Memory and Time (136): Shireling
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5746
Teen, Reason for Rating: The story contains a recounting of violence
against the main character but no graphic details.
Romance Partners: N/A
Following the first winter of the new King's reign, events unfold that
will have devastating consequences for Gondor and the King's closest
companions.

Loss (196): SurgicalSteel
URL: http://surgsteelfic.livejournal.com/24976.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Graphic descriptions of complicated childbirth.
Romance Partners: Halbarad/OFC
Serinde (OFC healer from 'The King's Surgeon') gives birth to her
third child and almost dies in the process. Her husband, Halbarad, is
forced to desperate action to save her life.



SubCategory: Genres: Drama: Incomplete

Tales of the Eldandili (502): Alassiel
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5742&cid=24181
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
In the Seventh Age, the Children of Iluvatar unite to defend Arda.
Many thanks to Fiondil for beta-reading.

Apostate's Ruse (676): Calenlass Greenleaf
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3445523/1/Apostates_Ruse
Teen, Reason for Rating: Angst, mentions of violence, and battle scenes.
Romance Partners: N/A
Apostates come in every form, and their ruses are often hard to
perceive. What happens when one sets his eyes upon Imladris? Much
trouble for Estel, who is left baffled by Elrond's strange behavior.
Slightly AU in that there is no Gilraen present.

The Elanor Bloom (194): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1160
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
On quest, a friendship develops between Frodo and Aragorn.

The Wrong Path (538): Erviniae
URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/E/Erviniae/WrongPath/_ChapterList.htm
Mature, Reason for Rating: The story has an R rating due to some
sexual scenes that are important to the plot and are not very
graphic.It's more about showing their feelings and emotions when in
such a situation.
Romance Partners: Erestor/Ecthelion
Erestor and Ecthelion live in an age in Gondolin where upon same sex
pairings are not tolerated and are forbidden by law. This follows
their journey of forbidden love: Their path may be wrong , but to them
it is the right one.

The Heart of a Knight (335): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=5910
Teen, Reason for Rating: Discusses the Ring War and the events
concerning Denethor's pyre in their physical/psychological/emotional
consequences in non-graphic details.
Romance Partners: N/A
From being called a recreant to being appointed as Captain of the
White Company – This story takes a look at Beregond, his family and
his friends after this change in fortune, and how they experienced the
Return of the King and the dawning of the New Age.

Kin-Strife (92): Isabeau of Greenlea
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=100
Mature, Reason for Rating: Drug use in one chapter, implied
multipartner M/M/F in one chapter, M/M sex in one chapter.
Romance Partners: Imrahil/OMC
Keeping nineteen-year-old Imrahil of Dol Amroth out of trouble is a
full-time job and turns out to be beyond the ability of Andrahar of
Umbar. What happens one night in a brothel has ramifications that
affect the young men well into the following year, and changes their
relationship forever.

Tide of Destiny - Part One: Choices (159): Lady Bluejay
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5647
Teen, Reason for Rating: Contains a death scene.
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel
An epic tale of tragedy, bravery and love. From the shores of
Belfalas, up the valleys of the Ered Nimrais to the plains of the
Riddermark, we follow the lives of Lothíriel of Dol Amroth, her
brothers and Éomer of Rohan from their early years to old age.



The Green Knight and the Master of Esgaroth (455): Le Rouret
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5712&cid=24091
Mature, Reason for Rating: There are elements of rape, both
heterosexual and homosexual, and torture in this story.
Romance Partners: N/A
Legolas, Lord of Dol Galenehtar, has enough in Ithilien to worry him:
His beloved Bandobras Took earning his spurs; the investiture of his
new esquire; and Fastred son of Faramir's little romance going sour.
But when news reaches him of the new Master of Lake Town seeking to
stir up dissention between the Elvenking and Thorin Stonehelm of
Erebor, Legolas and Gimli go north to their fathers' aid ... and end
up uncovering a mystery deeper and darker than they had feared.

The Rescue of Celebrian (382): NeumeIndil
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3512
Mature, Reason for Rating: There has already been graphic violence and
may be some language and sexual content that could prevent teens and
young children from reading.
Romance Partners: Elrond/Celebrian, Elrohir or Elladan/OFC?, if
applicable.
"Elrond, who had remained unwed through all his long years, now took
to wife Celebrian, daughter of Galadriel and Celeborn of Lorien. His
children were the twin brethren, Elladan and Elrohir, and Arwen
Undomiel, the fairest of all the maidens of the Third Age,"…

"…Celebrian, wife of Elrond, journeys to Lorien to visit Galadriel,
her mother; but she is taken by Orcs in the passes of the mountains.
She is rescued by Elrond and his sons, but after fear and torment she
is no longer willing to remain in Middle-earth, and she departs to the
Grey Havens and sails over Sea."

(Histories of Middle Earth, vol. 12, The Peoples of Middle-earth: Part
VIII- "The Tale of Years of the Third Age".)

In the mean time…



SubCategory: Genres: Drama: Ring War Drabbles

Now the Green Blade Riseth (37): annmarwalk
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/479872.html
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
The Gaffer is surprised by Sam's behavior following the Scouring of
the Shire.

Mournful Fords (368): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3248
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
On his way to Isengard, Théoden comes to the place of his son's last
stand.

The Shadow (25): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7334
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Did Sméagol truly perish? Sometimes Frodo wonders; for he has more
cause to know how shadows can linger....


...and the sound of a battered heart, beating (690): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=371&cid=23731
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo and Estella Bolger watch over a sleeping Fredegar.

Gone Amiss (44): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7448
Teen, Reason for Rating: mention of death
Romance Partners: N/A
The moments after Boromir's last smile; as seen through Aragorn's eyes.

Charge! (444): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/115305.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Battle scenes.
Romance Partners: N/A
A rider and his mount fight at the Battle of Pelennor Fields.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Horror


SubCategory Genres: Horror: General

The Other (27): Dana/Lindelea CoAuthors
URL: http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/201835.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Horror, blood, monster
Romance Partners: N/A
Collaboration between Dana and Lindelea. An ancient curse arises to
seize Meriadoc Brandybuck, and his cousin Pippin is his only hope to
be saved from a fate worse than death... if only Pippin can survive...
(Alternate universe)

The Dark of Night (484): Ellie
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5019
Teen, Reason for Rating: injuries described, battle scenes, general
creepiness
Romance Partners: N/A
An ancient menace stalks the elves of Middle-earth, but what, if
anything can be done to defeat it?

Maglor's Harp (660): Ford of Bruinen
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=239&chapter=1
Mature, Reason for Rating: Horror, violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
Sometimes after the end of the War of Wrath Maglor decides that he
needs a new and perfect harp...

Silenced (31): Illwynd
URL: http://illwynd.livejournal.com/42840.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated for light horror content.
Romance Partners: N/A
AU. In the back of Boromir's mind, something is happening...

The Houseless (178): Jael
URL: http://jael-beruthiel.livejournal.com/32740.html
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
On a day in late autumn, Legolas has a strange encounter with a girl
in the woods. A tale for Halloween, written for the birthday of my
stalwart friend and beta reader, Ignoble Bard.

The Ritual Disturbed (68): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=24022
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some violence
Romance Partners: n/a
The wight wished to call Angmar, trading Ring for release; but instead
Ringbearer and Iarwain saw to its end.


I Can Feel It! (673): Sivan Shemesh
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1980390/1/I_Can_Feel_It
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Four arrows hit the Mirkwood elf before he fell. "Legolas!" Words had
been said, but no one can turn back time. "I should have listened to
you before," Aragorn said, as he tried to save his best friend's life …

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Humor


SubCategory Genres: Humor: General

In the Van (72): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://lady-branwyn.livejournal.com/120144.html
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
An alternate-universe version of the journey of the Armies of the West
to the Black Gate, in which Legolas whines and Aragorn asks "Are we
there yet?"

The Game of Kings (28): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5643&cid=23893
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
When the wind from the north rattled the shutters, the two rangers
would sit by the fire for hours, hunched over a chessboard marked in
black and white squares.

The Weaving Cow (675): cactuskim
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4253114/1/The_Weaving_Cow
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A one shot Humor fic featuring Legolas and Aragorn. Starts Post-RotK,
It then jumps back in time to when Aragorn was still a young Ranger
returning from Harad. What happened on the long trip home? What is the
Weaving Cow?

Pippin (Paladin) Had a Little Lamb (629): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5672&cid=24411
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Paladin tells Pippin the story of his own childhood friend, a stuffed
sheep named "Sammy-Lambie".

Tulip Takes a Tumble (616): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5672&cid=24320
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
The story of how Tulip lost her button nose!

Five Hair Care Tips for Rohirrim (71): EdorasLass
URL: http://edoraslass.livejournal.com/129625.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Extremely important suggestions on ways a Rider of Rohan - or any
citizen of Rohan, really - might take care of his or her hair.

PROPHECY: Changing the Future (11): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5793&cid=24560
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The Lord of Mandos is said to have uttered a Second Prophecy
concerning the End of Days, but its interpretation has been hotly
debated down through the Ages. On the eve of the departure of the
Edain for Númenor, two Men decide to do some `creative' prophesying of
their own, but it may be Námo who has the final say. Written for 'The
Tolkien Tango' challenge at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

The Revenge of Curufin's Horse (139): Moreth
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=302
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
How Beren's 'Song of Parting' made it into the public domain... from
The Himring Codex version of 'The Tale of Beren and Lúthien'.



Full Brothers in Blood (212): Oshun
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=269&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
A story of relationships within a complicated extended family,
focusing upon an insecure, nerdy young Turgon and his idolization/envy
of his cool older brother Fingon. I've listed it here as a humor
piece, but it contains also serious inferences about the effect of
environment and family strife upon children. Written in response to a
request to write about the differences between Turgon and Fingon that
are reflected in my personal canon of stories about the House of Finwë.

The Conscience of the King (649): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=2651
Teen, Reason for Rating: reference to sexual activity between newlyweds
Romance Partners: Faramir/Eowyn
Eomer King has a bad case of big-brother blues at his sister's wedding
feast. (600 words, as counted by MS Word)




With Many "Fond" Acknowledgments (472): Thundera Tiger
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7151&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Behind every great writer is a host of inspiring, helpful people who
are worthy of thanks. But as Samwise Gamgee discovers via the Red Book
of Westmarch, not all who offer their advice are deserving of fond
acknowledgments...

Features Sam, Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas with a cameo appearance from
Faramir.



SubCategory: Genres: Humor: Drabbles

There Was A Hobbit (111): agape4gondor
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5473&cid=23130
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
A mirth-filled moment between Boromir and Haldir.

Fatherhood (547): annmarwalk
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/453878.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Prince Imrahil pauses for a moment to consider his daughter's future.

Nine Companions (259): Aranel Took
URL: http://aranel-took.fancrone.net/other/drabbles/nine.php
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The Fellowship gathers after Aragorn's coronation.

Terra Incognita (723): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3016&cid=14922
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Written for the birthday of Aliana, who asked for drabbles about
discovery.

A Sea Visit (96): Elen Kortirion
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/482367.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Aragorn visits the Sea-elves of Belfalas

Incarnation (242): Gandalfs apprentice
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=5875&SPOrdinal=8
Teen, Reason for Rating: A passing mention of sex.
Romance Partners: N/A
A Maia copes with the downside of bodily existence.

Sharing Good News (216): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=2974
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Bilbo receives an unusual late-night visitor.

There shall be Mirth at our Meeting (377): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3605
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A young Ranger makes a lasting impression on some inhabitants of Esgaroth.

Writer's Bloke (431): stefaniab
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=933
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
One of Tolkien's characters drops into Modern Earth to give a fan
fiction writer some feedback.



SubCategory: Genres: Humor: Elven Lands

Horse Sense (22): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5807&cid=24462
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
As the Fellowship prepares to leave Rivendell, Bill the Pony turns a
wary eye on one of his new travelling companions.

The Otters of Imladris (491): chaotic_binky
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/slashy_santa/26828.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Contains some referred to violence, rescue
of an orphaned baby animal and a relevant sex scene that concentrates
on emotional rather than explicit physical.
Romance Partners: Erestor/Haldir.
The newly-wed Erestor and Haldir rescue a baby otter and take it back
to Imladris. As their relationship progresses, so does the growing of
Celon, the baby otter. One day Celon hears the call of one who would
take him back into the wild.

Legolas' Seat (671): erobey
URL: http://www.tawarwaith.com/LegolasSeat1.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: The story presents lots of sexual innuendo,
one scene of violence, and mentions same-sex romances.
Romance Partners: Legolas/Gandalf, (implied) Elladan/Glorfindel
A light-hearted case of misinterpretation on Sam's part causes serious
consequences for young Legolas. During the time preceding the Council
of Elrond.

MAGIC: The Password (451): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5793&cid=24417
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Thranduil has trouble remembering.Written for 'The Tolkien Tango'
challenge at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

Here's To The King! (204): Jael
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=6775&SPOrdinal=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Naughty words in Elvish describing vulgar acts
Romance Partners: N/A
A sweet, modest tale, in which Legolas deals with a difficult prisoner
in his father's dungeons and Thranduil gets a puppy. Warning for
vulgar language and themes, mostly in the Author's Notes

Orc Talk! (703): kitt_otter
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5844&cid=24648
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Legolas learns a new word and his older brother learns to be more prudent.

Frogdom (192): Neilia
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5618&cid=23643
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin's actual transformation into a tree frog occurs in this tale.
Then I went ahead and started writing another stand alone story about
the day of Pippin-frog.

The Right to Bear Arms (653): Pearl Took
URL: http://stories.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=23042
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In Rivendell Boromir learns a lesson about warrior hobbits.

Rivendell International Airport (345): Primsong
URL: http://lotrscrapbook.bookloaf.net/stories/serpar/airport/index.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A humorous consideration of what might have happened if the Fellowship
had decided to take a plane instead of walking all that ways - would
Anduril make it through security?

Bad Idea (610): StarLight9
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4313182/1/
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Legolas thinks that Gloin and Thranduil should meet. He is the only
one who cannot see what a bad idea this is.



SubCategory: Genres: Humor: Gondor

Surprise Inspection (207): AmandaK
URL: http://lordoftherings.scribblesinink.com/surprise-inspection/
Teen, Reason for Rating: Possibly overrated, but set to Teen for
mention of nudity.
Romance Partners: N/A
Something is not right in the city of Osgiliath.

Courage (41): annmarwalk
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5888&cid=24868
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Amid the festivity of post-war Minas Tirith, Gimli faces a surprising
challenge to his own courage, and his trust in his companions.

One Summer Day (535): annmarwalk
URL: http://just-ann-now.livejournal.com/108042.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Inspired by "The Simpsons" episode "Twenty-five Short Stories About
Springfield", here are four ficlets-by-request flowing together into
one summery tale. Prompts included "Boromir gardening", "Boromir and
Faramir relaxing", "Prince Imrahil cooking" and "Mag up to something".

Best Three Falls, No Gouging (587): Brigantine
URL: http://brigantine1.livejournal.com/17310.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Implied m/m or m/m/f relations.
Romance Partners: n/a
Faramir interrupts a bit of a brawl.

Thoughtful Company (16): EdorasLass
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4727&cid=21022
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Nanny overhears a conversation concerning dragons between young
Faramir and Mithrandir

The Vase that was Broken (417): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7407
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
A boisterous game that Aragorn and Eldarion play has dramatic
consequences.

Hide the Knives (485): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5756&cid=24957
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Not all things spoken in the heat of the moment are truly what we
mean. Aragorn and Arwen seek each others forgiveness. Written for the
Tolkien Tango Prompt #9: Reconciliation.

Eldarion (510): Sivan Shemesh
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=5925&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Eldarion is missing, and Elessar faces his greater fear, while the
Queen is away.

Thawing Lily (30): Soubrettina
URL: http://henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=4953
Mature, Reason for Rating: Sex (depicted but not graphic)
Romance Partners: Faramir/Eowyn
An 'alternative' courtship of Eowyn.

Fine Art for Future Generations (561): stefaniab
URL:
http://www.thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1938&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: It's family-friendly fluff, with a bit of
satire thrown in.
Romance Partners: N/A
A trip to the museum with Eldarion and Elboron to expose them to fine
art causes Arwen to experience a peculiar flashback.

This story was part of the 2007 Yule Challenge at the Henneth-Annun
Yahoo Group, in which writers were asked to write stories surrounding
pieces of Tolkien Calendar art of varying quality.



SubCategory: Genres: Humor: Other Fixed-Length Ficlets

Eight Weeks (273): Dwimordene
URL: http://lotrfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?sid=6642
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: n/a
Eight weeks, eight hundred words, and a lengthy contest of wills pits
Boromir against the combined forces of his father and brother. A
humorous drabble cycle.

Bears With Honey (243): Gandalfs apprentice
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=5875&spordinal=6
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Some women just have special husbands...a little vignette about a
fanfic writer and Mrs. Beorn.

Sour Milk (521): Linda hoyland
URL:
http://www.thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1839&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
When the new King's expression turns the milk sour,the cats of Minas
Tirith decide that something must be done.


Giving Gifts (426): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/41734.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Imrahil and Denethor, on creative gift-giving.

The Captain's New Clothes (421): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.freewebs.com/rakshathedemon99/newclothes.htm
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Captain Faramir learns how hard it is to refuse a gift, however
inappropriate, from a well-meaning relative. Definitely AU, and 500
words as counted by MS Word.

Care to Ride My Hot-Rod Fell Beast? (180): viv
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3421
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Witch King of Angmar; Eowyn
Tell me if you've heard this one: A witch king, a furry hobbit, and a
girl-impersonating-a-soldier all walked onto a field....

The witch-king's take on the hard, cold world of dating.

Some Confusion in Accounts (276): viv
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3701
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mature themes
Romance Partners: Galadriel, Celeborn
Modern-day reporter Susan continues her interviews of elves in
Valinor, this time questioning Galadriel herself. Apparently, there
was some confusion in Tolkien's various descriptions of elf behavior,
and Susan wants to get it right.



SubCategory: Genres: Humor: Shire

Labour Pains (483): Aratlithiel
URL: http://www.lightindarkplaces.net/LabourPains.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Vague sexual innuendo
Romance Partners: Sam/Rosie
Sam picks the *worst* times to heal the Shire

Beggar's Night (15): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5643&cid=23764
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin and Merry introduce the Fellowship to a harvest-time tradition
observed by the Shirefolk. Written for the "Six Days of Spooky Challenge."

Pippin and the Incredible Shrinking Piglet (241): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5672&cid=24853
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Pippin worries that Tulip will shrink after his mother's warning not
to put her in the bathtub with him.

Tulip's Tale (615): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5672&cid=24241
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
While visiting Bag End, Pippin and Tulip want to hear a story but
Pippin does all of the talking!

Dirty Jobs (232): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=23568
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
What has happened to Paladin Took and his family that has caused his
only son, Pippin, to start doing odd jobs for hobbits who live around
Whitwell? He is doing a good job, but talk in the taverns and inns is
that the family is going broke.

Took Broth (543): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=23567
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Hobbits love to eat, but they can be distrustful of things they've
never had. As the new Mayor of the Shire, Sam isn't going to have any
choice about eating the Took Broth - no matter how it's made!



SubCategory: Genres: Humor: Valar & Maiar

DISGUISE: Emissaries (56): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5793&cid=24775
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
As Darkness rises once again in Middle-earth, the Valar discuss a
mission for some of their People to undertake. Written for 'The
Tolkien Tango' challenge at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

FAULT: The Doctor Is In (545): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5793&cid=24810
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Námo gets a little help in handling some of his more obstreperous
charges. Written for 'The Tolkien Tango' challenge at the Leaf and
Stone Yahoo Group

I Ain't Got Nobody (568): Ignoble Bard
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=339
Mature, Reason for Rating: slash, character death
Romance Partners: Glorfindel/Namo
Glorfindel can't seem to stay away from Mandos.

A Fair Trial (403): Maeve Riannon
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=87
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
At the end of the First Age, Sauron refused to submit to the judgement
of the Valar. But, whose fault was it? And was he really alone in his
decision? Maia humour.

Young Fëanáro Makes A Stone (77): Oshun
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=235
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Highly speculative account of how the Elessar gem might have been
fabricated. Contains Fëanor as a precocious apprentice and Aulë as his
wise and patient mentor/master.

Switch (562): Tena
URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/T/Tena/Switch.htm
Mature, Reason for Rating: Consensual sex described between mature
adult males
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Legolas
The Valar switch Legolas and Estel's bodies.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Longer Works


SubCategory Genres: Longer Works: General

The Work of Small Hands (352): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=303&index=1
Mature, Reason for Rating: violence, sexuality, character death,
mature and possibly frightening themes
Romance Partners: Eärwen/Finarfin
Valinor has been plunged into darkness, most of the Noldor have gone
into exile, and the Teleri grieve for those lost in the kinslaying.
The Valar have turned their backs on the remaining Noldor--left
without a king--and chaos rules the streets of Tirion. Can Eärwen, the
quiet wife of a third-born prince, find the courage and strength to
save her husband's people?

Wars of the Valar (3): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5486
Mature, Reason for Rating: Nongraphic depiction of torture, implied
rape (non-physical as these are non-corporeal beings) and general
violence associated with warfare
Romance Partners: Námo/Vairë; Manwë/Varda and the other Valar pairings
found in the Silmarillion
Before the Coming of the Children, before Arda was even created, the
Valar labored in wastes unmeasured and unexplored, and in ages
uncounted and forgotten while Melkor sought to dominate all to his own
desires and purposes. This is their story. Rated PG-13 at Stories of Arda.

The Blessing (511): Golden/Pearl Took CoAuthors
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5354
Teen, Reason for Rating: Medical descriptions, some sexuality implied
Romance Partners: N/A
Book based. Tolkien has Pippin suffering no permanent damage from the
troll falling on him - but what if he had? How would Pippin, Merry,
Frodo and Sam handle it? It is reasonable to think he might have
sustained such damage and this story will explore that possibility.
The idea for this story was Golden's, who is an Occupational
Therapist, and was written by Pearl Took, who sits at home and writes *L*.

A New Day (35): Oshun
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=107
Mature, Reason for Rating: Contains some adult material relating to a
romantic relationship between two men. Also, references violence,
not-explicitly described.
Romance Partners: Fingon/Maedhros
After Thangorodrim, Fingon and Maedhros resolve to heal the divisions
among the Noldor.

The King's Surgeon (90): SurgicalSteel
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1870
Mature, Reason for Rating: Medically graphic materal, occasional
violence, and occasional graphic sex.
Romance Partners: Halbarad/OFC
The life of a surgeon in Middle Earth, from her early days training in
Gondor, to a prolonged exile in Bree, to her return to Gondor and
service as King Elessar's surgeon. A bit of intrigue, a bit of
politics, some romance, and some medically graphic material as well.

Healing the Long Cleeve (133): TopazTook
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=2401
Mature, Reason for Rating: Rating is for some sexual content in the
context of marriage, and some memories of wartime violence.
Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond
Peregrin and Diamond Took learn to make a marriage and to lead a people.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Mystery


SubCategory Genres: Mystery: General

Amara (236): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=572
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Faramir relates a haunting tale from his youth to Frodo.

The Citadel (732): Claudia
URL: http://www.mothtoaflame.com/springfic06/citadel.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Some violence, some severe angst, some
male/male sexual encounters
Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir
An AU...and yet not. Frodo finds himself in a strange village without
knowing how he came to be there.

Fait Accompli (381): Ignoble Bard
URL: http://ignoblebard.livejournal.com/5652.html#cutid1
Mature, Reason for Rating: Scenes of psychological torture, bondage,
and non consentual sex. Mildly graphic descriptions.
Romance Partners: Legolas/?
Legolas finds himself the plaything of a mysterious and powerful being.

The Secret of the Wooden Wall (630): Lily
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5568
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: n/a
A corridor in Brandy Hall conceals some secret. Moved by impulse and
with the help of his son and cousins, Paladin works to discover what
lies hidden.

The Six-Fingered Glove Mystery (522): shirebound
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/waymeet/94202.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A puppy's unusual plaything sets Frodo and Sam's imaginations working
overtime. Written for the "Whodunnit?" Challenge on Livejournal: Each
author chooses from a list of story titles, and every story should
center around a mystery of some kind.

The Vault of the Dead (103): Soledad
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=911
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated for frightening mental images (mostly
of ghosts).
Romance Partners: Elladan/Boromir
Aragorn finally gets the sign he had waited for so long. But there are
other powers in Middle-earth who want justice to be done to someone
else first.


Dead Steward's Gift (572): stefaniab
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5660
Teen, Reason for Rating: The story does not have sex, violence, gore,
monsters, or truly horrifying events. However, it does have scenes
that are meant to scare--it's a mystery, after all.
Romance Partners: OMC/OFC, Faramir/Eowyn
When a stranger appears with a message from his deceased father,
Faramir, newly Steward to King Elessar, is plunged into a whirlwind of
mystery, hauntings, naughty kitties, deceit, and ghosts.

This mystery/comedy fills a Movieverse gap: did Denethor have his very
own palantir and if so, what happened to it? The tale also illustrates
some of Tolkien's themes in his essay "The Palantir" in "Unfinished
Tales."

"Dead Steward's Gift" was begun for the 2007 Halloween challenge at
the LOTR GEN fic Yahoo Group.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Non-Fiction


SubCategory Genres: Non-Fiction: General

Name Calling: Group Identity and the Other among First Age Elves
(322): Angelica
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/reference/references/namecalling.php
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Although the essay"Quendi and Eldar" (HoME XI) seems to deal mostly
with linguistic matters, it offers a wealth of information about the
way that the different Elvish groups saw each other and how they
related (yes, Elves could be pig-headed and prejudiced).

On Hobbits (457): Aratlithiel
URL: http://www.lightindarkplaces.net/EssayOnHobbits.htm
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Essay on Hobbits

The Myth of the One Ring's Power (532): Dreamflower
URL: http://dreamflower02.livejournal.com/286774.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Was the One Ring really as powerful as we've been led to believe? A
close observation of the events shows that perhaps it was not...

On Canon and Fanfic (123): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/43648.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
What exactly qualifies as "A.U.?" Is it a negative term? Is any fanfic
really canon-consistent, or is it all alternate universe? In this
brief essay I attempt to define what precisely I mean when I use this
term, and along the way explore the relationship between canon and
fanfic in general. (Beta: annmarwalk)

Arvedui v. Pelendur (277): Roh Wyn
URL: http://roh-fics.livejournal.com/890.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
This essay is a brief exploration of possible inheritance laws in
Gondor and how these laws may have influenced Steward Pelendur's
decision to reject Arvedui's claim to the throne of Gondor.

Tolkien's Parish: The Canonical Middle-earth (91): Steuard Jensen
URL: http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/TolkParish.html
General, Reason for Rating: It's an essay, not a story. (And not a
sexy essay!)
Romance Partners: N/A
With so many drafts and versions of Tolkien's tales now in print, does
it even make sense to ask what is "true" about Middle-earth? This
essay explores one approach to this issue, inspired by Tolkien's
stated belief that any good story must have "the inner consistency of
reality".



SubCategory: Genres: Non-Fiction: Character Studies

One Step More - The Heroism of Frodo Baggins (395): ConnieMarie
URL: http://www.guestroom.the-green-door.net/Connie/OneStepMore.htm
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
This is an essay which contrasts the macho, musclebound strength of
most action heroes with the gentle, inner strength of Frodo Baggins.

A Woman in Few Words: The Character of Nerdanel and Her Treatment in
Canon and Fandom (107): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/reference/references/nerdanel.php
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Nerdanel is mentioned a bare four times in The Silmarillion, yet she
remains a favorite in Silmarillion-based fiction. "A Woman in Few
Words" surveys the entirety of Tolkien's published canon to reveal all
that readers know about Nerdanel and to justify how she has come to be
the most popular female character in Silmarillion fan fiction.

The Importance of Being Bilbo (686): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4201&cid=23156
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
An essay about the importance of Bilbo Baggins to the development of
The Lord of the Rings, and how The Hobbit influenced the latter story,
both externally and internally; as well as an argument for more
Bilbo-centric fic!

Galdor: An Elf By Any Other Name.... (475): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/44599.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
...or, A Short Speculative History of a Certain Elven Emissary. An
attempt to construct a history for the emissary sent by Cirdan to the
Council of Havens from the hints sprinkled through canon, that also
functions as a case history in how to characterize minor characters.

Pride and Despair: A Defense of Ecthelion's Son (624): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/tag/pride+and+despair+essay
Teen, Reason for Rating: deals with themes of despair, suicide, and
violence
Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
Denethor is one of the most-criticized characters in Tolkien fandom.
Movie-inspired fanons have certainly not done him any favors, but he
is disliked and even hated by fans who had read the books long before
the movies came out. In this essay I attempt to address some of the
most common criticisms against him, and develop a biography of what
his life might have been like.

Aulë the Smith (530): Oshun
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/reference/characterofthemonth/aule.php
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
I write these monthly for the SWG, but I particularly enjoyed this
one. I usually include a disclaimer, where I insist that I really
didn't make this all up, but it is not intended to be a definitive
textual analysis. Because of the nature of this piece (a simple
summary for easy reference by users of the site, readers and writers
alike) exact citations are given for direct quotations only.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Poetry


SubCategory Genres: Poetry: General

Elrond's Farewell (269): Armariel
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7166
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Elrond bids farewell to his daughter Arwen as he prepares to leave
Middle-earth.

I Married for Love (661): Ford of Bruinen
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=172&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Indis/Finwe
Indis reflects on her marriage after the death of Finwe

Philosophia to Philomythus and Misomythus (50): pandemonium_213
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=320&chapter=2
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Tolkien wrote "Mythopoeia" in response to C.S. Lewis' assertion that
myths were "lies...breathed through silver." "Philosophia to
Philomythus and Misomythus " offers this response: art and
myth-as-culture need not oppose knowledge and progress.

Yrch Song (564): Phyncke
URL: http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/P/phyncke/YrchSong.htm
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The orcs march to battle at Pelennor Field in the Third Age War of the
Ring. This is what they might sing. A rhyming chanting song.

Temptation (416): Princess Artemis
URL: http://www.princessartemis.com/fiction/misc/tempt.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: References to violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
The thoughts of the One Ring as it passes from and through the hands
of many.



SubCategory: Genres: Poetry: Drama

Answers (458): Armariel
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3418&cid=14464
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
From the Blessed Realm, Frodo assures Sam of his love and happiness in
his new home.

The Bridge (429): Armariel
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3418&cid=12987
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Sam speaks of a dream/vision in which he visited Frodo in the Undying
Lands.

25 Rethe, S.R. 1422: The Three Travellers Remember (679): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4203&cid=16625
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
An inverted dribble set, as Frodo's friends remember him on the
anniversary of the Ring's destruction...

Merry on the Pelennor Fields (720): Primsong
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4317&cid=17021
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Merry's experience at Pelennor, as those he has come to love all seem
swept away, and one who was like a father to him lies dying before him.

Call of the Dream (402): Queen Galadriel
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5899&cid=24933
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Inspired by Tolkien's "The Sea Bell." What other dreams haunted
Frodo's sleep?

Maglor's Song (398): Robinka
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=113
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A sonnet that reflects the fate of Maglor.

Galadriel Remembers (583): Savageseraph
URL: http://savageseraph.livejournal.com/33532.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Long after the Elves return to the Undying Lands, Galadriel remembers
the "loves and wars and rings" she left behind to return to the
Undying Lands.



SubCategory: Genres: Poetry: Hobbits

Shire (469): Aranel Took
URL: http://aranel-took.fancrone.net/other/tanka/shire.php
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The simplicity of the Shire.

The Gardener Speaks (428): Armariel
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3418&cid=12986
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Sam speaks his thoughts to a sleeping Frodo on their journey.

Bearer of the Ring (396): ConnieMarie
URL: http://www.guestroom.the-green-door.net/Connie/BeareroftheRing.htm
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
This poem is a lament for Frodo's suffering and sacrifice, and a
fervent wish for his healing in the West. It is written directly to Frodo.

By Ship or Grave (618): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=24717
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Sam/Rosie
Frodo contemplates the choice he faces.

The Ring That Sauron Forged (645): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5058&cid=24536
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
A Tolkienesque nursery rhyme.



SubCategory: Genres: Poetry: Late Third Age

Rebirth (471): Aranel Took
URL: http://aranel-took.fancrone.net/other/tanka/isengard.php
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Renewal after the war.

Three Songs (301): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3065&cid=24210
General, Reason for Rating: implied violence, but no worse than the
wolf eating Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother.
Romance Partners: N/A
Three songs, each sung in the depths of a dark night. Written for one
of Marigold's Challenges, based on the starter: Lotho was probably
still alive when the Travellers reached the Gate at the Bridge. What
did he think about their return? Was his body ever found?

Weathertop (597): Primsong
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5911
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A set of six poems examining the events in the dell under Weathertop
and the immediate consequences of them. Beginning with a scene-setting
then following primarily from Frodo's POV, and hence slightly dark
emotively.

The Search (501): rhyselle
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5838&cid=24733
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
This was written for the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group's The Tolkien
Tango Prompt #12: WANDERING. When I first saw the prompt, the first
thing that popped into my head was the map of Middle-earth as seen in
the film... and then I seemed to see, in my imagination, little
footprints wandering about between Mordor and the misty mountains,
crossing the Dead Marshes, heading north and west... And this is what
Gollum had to say.

Boromir at the Bat (632): White Gull
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5047&cid=23426
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Classic Americana with a Middle-Earth twist.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Genres: Romance


SubCategory Genres: Romance: General

Coming Home to Crickhollow (445): calanthe11
URL: http://journeysend.luminousbeings.net/Journey_Crickhollow.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: slash, semi-explicit descriptions of gay
sex, mature themes (violence in war, psychological impact of war)
Romance Partners: Pippin Took/Merry Brandybock
A "coming home"-story of Pippin and Merry which explores how their
friendship is changed by their experiences of war and service for
Rohan and Gondor.

"Well here we are, just the four of us that started out together,"
said Merry. "We have left all the rest behind, one after another. It
seems almost like a dream that has slowly faded." There are memories
which cannot be left behind, dreams which will not fade.

Cinnamon and Chocolate (264): Cuthalion
URL: http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadGenStory?storyID=465
Mature, Reason for Rating: Explicit, erotic content
Romance Partners: OFC/ Frodo Baggins
This is the tale about the blessings of spice, pastry baking and love,
set in the timeline of the epic "Before I go to sleep"-universe. When
Lily Proudfoot passes Bag End after a long forenoon without breakfast,
a heavenly scent lures her over the doorstep, followed by a delicious
meal, some shameless fluff and the generous misuse of icing...

As Close As (88): Dana
URL: http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/206673.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Married hobbits, het
Romance Partners: Merry Brandybuck/Estella Bolger Brandybuck
After their arranged marriage, Merry and Estella get to know one
another all over again.

Midnight (18): EdorasLass
URL: http://edoraslass.livejournal.com/73178.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Two men asleep, no sexual activity
Romance Partners: Theodred/Boromir
Theodred watches Boromir sleeping

And Whisper You to This Earth (151): Lady Elina
URL: http://lady-elina.livejournal.com/142172.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Non-graphic sexual content.
Romance Partners: Erestor/Halbarad
Halbarad accompanies Erestor on an expedition to the lost city of
Fornost, and along the way an unexpected connection develops between
the Man and the Elf.

Miquan Melave (319): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/44328.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: explicit (but not graphic) m/m erotic
content; discussion of prostitution; language; (canonical) character
death; angst
Romance Partners: Boromir/Théodred
Boromir and Théodred discuss the nature of love - specifically, the
possibility of love between two men. Slash.

Rose, Rose, Rose (619): White Gull
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3818135/1/Rose_Rose_Rose
Mature, Reason for Rating: Sexual situations
Romance Partners: Frodo/Rosie, sort of
A not-so-typical day in the life of Rose Gamgee.



SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Drabbles

Call of the Wild (94): annmarwalk
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/483017.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Morwen of Lossarnach and Thengel
It's love at first sight for a headstrong maiden of Gondor and a
valiant prince of Rohan.

Loving a Book Lover (721): Avon
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=808&cid=12352
Teen, Reason for Rating: It could imply something of a sexual nature -
so to be safe I chose T
Romance Partners: Faramir/Eowyn
Faramir discovers that there can be things more absorbing than books.

Men of the Twilight (209): Elena Tiriel
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7185&spordinal=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Faramir first glimpses Éowyn in the gardens of the Houses of Healing.

Bibliophile (370): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3633
Teen, Reason for Rating: Romantic kissing between a married couple.
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Éowyn is reading about a tragedy of the First Age, until her husband
provides a more pleasurable pastime.

Taking Roots (367): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=2684
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Celeborn/Galadriel
Galadriel plants the first Mallorn tree.

Home is where the heart is (505): Linda hoyland
URL: http://lindahoyland.livejournal.com/80544.html?nc=21
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Arwen learns that the heart makes its own rules about the comforts of home

My Precious (14): SheBit
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/424277.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Grima/Eowyn
A glimpse inside the head of a hated man.



SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Elven Lands

Coming Home (233): brindlemom2
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3642
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Elrond/Celebrian
Separations can make or break a relationship. You have to want it a
lot and work hard to be successful in the face of great upheavals.

The Dance (128): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=291
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Nerdanel/Fëanor
Nerdanel and Fëanor attend their first dance and discover their love
for each other.

Not Yet (712): erobey
URL: http://www.tawarwaith.com/NotYet.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Contains suggestions of romance between
same-sex partners.
Romance Partners: Glorfindel/Legolas
Tolkien tells us there were two elves named Legolas and both lived as
contemporaries of Glorfindel of Gondolin, along with one Galdor, Lord
of the House of the Tree. Eventually, the trio ended up in Imladris at
the Council of Elrond. Legolas of Gondolin was famed for his
exceptional night vision and his part in helping the escape of Tuor,
Idril, Eärendil and the refugees of Gondolin as Melkor's forces burned
the city and slaughtered her people. Not much said other than that.
Legolas of Mirkwood was called the eyes and ears of the fellowship.
This little fic plays with these ideas. It is fanfiction, so please
forgive the liberties taken.

Arwen in the Afternoon (244): Gandalfs apprentice
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=407
Mature, Reason for Rating: Group sex, slash--not explicit
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen, Aragorn/Halbarad
Halbarad is torn between his duty and his desire. Even worse, he has
to pay a visit to Rivendell, where some interesting things happen.
Attention: Slash. AU/non-canon on sex among Elves. Group sex--you are
warned. Both humorous and serious.

A Perfect World (248): mistycracraft
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3687331/1/A_Perfect_World
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Aragorn imagines his perfect world with the one he loves.

A Harmony In Autumn (49): Oshun
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=267
Mature, Reason for Rating: Contains mature subject matter related to
romantic relationship between two men.
Romance Partners: Glorfindel/Ecthelion
A tale of belatedly requited love, containing humor, political
differences among the Noldor, and family relationships, set in the
period immediately preceding the foundation of the city of Gondolin.

Early Winter at Himring Hill (79): Oshun
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=210
Teen, Reason for Rating: Implication of a relationship between two men.
Romance Partners: N/A
Fingon visits Maedhros at Himring Hill, after the Dagor Aglareb during
the watchful peace of the Siege of Angband. (If you are looking for
tragedy or angst you will not find it here.)



In Dreams (609): Phyncke
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/silwritersguild/122974.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Slash implied and romantic inference.
Romance Partners: Glorfindel/Fingolfin Elrond/Erestor
Sometimes the Valar know what is best and two old friends find love.
Set in Valinor after the War of the Ring, Glorfindel and Fingolfin
meet in a most unusual way. Elrond and Erestor's relationship changes
in the serenity of the Undying Lands and a mischevious Vala may be
responsible for this all.



SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Gondor

One Equal Temper of Heroic Hearts (334): Gwynnyd
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=6176
Mature, Reason for Rating: Adult relationships - sex scene within marriage
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Aragorn wrestles with some of the problems that come with age, and
some that don't.

A Dream Come True (162): Lady Bluejay
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5507&cid=23068
Teen, Reason for Rating: References to prostitution.
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel
Tapping a barrel of strong drink in Cormallen can have serious
consequences. An Éomer /Éothain/Lothíriel one-shot.

Waterloo (158): Lady Bluejay
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5733
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel
No one who had endured the Siege of Minas Tirith or lived through the
Battle of the Pelennor Fields emerged unscathed. Either in mind or
body, all were affected in some way. Lothíriel only played a small
part but her experiences changed her life for ever.

A two part story – tightly woven around the canon. Angst, with a
sprinkling of romance and a smidgeon of humour.


A Maid Waiting (691): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5664
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen; Faramir/Eowyn; Ivormil/Systerien (OCs)
Some who came to Minas Tirith did so in hopes of pursuing a larger
ambition. For Systerien of Celebstrand in Dor-en-Ernil and Ivormil of
Bidwell in Lossarnach, to find themselves in the presence of the King
Returned served to put those ambitions into perspective.

A sequel to "Vocabulary Lessons" in "Moments in Time."

Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair (405): Marta
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7266
Mature, Reason for Rating: implication of m/m relationship; explicit
m/f erotic content
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Denethor, Denethor/Finduilas
Five moments in the lives of Denethor and Aragorn, inspired by the
five elements of classical Greek philosophy.

Arwen (359): Neoinean
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4260032/1/
Mature, Reason for Rating: Thinly veiled references to adult situations.
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
It always amazed her that he could say so much, simply by saying her name.

(Note: This story was originally written for the July 2007 Teitho
Contest under the pen name Beth.)



Summer's Lease (650): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4041
Teen, Reason for Rating: slight implication of sexual history between
husband and wife.
Romance Partners: N/A
A bit of summer fun in 600 words, just the thing to break up one's
gardening labors. Set up a glass of cold lemonade or iced tea, and
enjoy the scenery in the gardens of the Prince of Ithilien...

(originally written for the "Summer in Ithilien" FaramirFics LJ
Community Challenge)

Wonderful Tonight (320): Violin Ghost
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5880
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
It's just an ordinary night of festivity for Faramir and Éowyn-- and
yet Faramir finds himself reflecting on his beautiful wife, with whom
he is falling in love all over again. Romance, complete in four chapters.



SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Other Fixed-Length Ficlets

Rich and Fair (548): annmarwalk
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/371132.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: male/male sexual intimacy, not graphic
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Boromir
No matter what has passed before, what they share now is new and fresh
and rare.

The Wedding Gift (40): annmarwalk
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5671&cid=23911
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Gloín/OFC
Gloín crafts a gift in secret for his bride.

Diamonds For Forever I, II & III (515): Elen Kortirion
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/429322.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
The Bride's Jewels, an ancient suite of mithril and diamonds,
traditionally gifted from each Steward to his wife, are finally given
to Arwen.

The Turning Wheel (517): Elen Kortirion
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/463742.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: non-explicit slash
Romance Partners: Boromir/Theodred, Aragorn/Boromir
It is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, and in the
house of Lord Elrond two men cannot sleep.

Wife of the Thain (513): LA Knight
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4276612/1/Wife_of_the_Thain
Teen, Reason for Rating: I would actually leave it as G-rated, except
there are glossed references to suicide and self-harm.
Romance Partners: Isumbras Took/Fairy Wife
"It was often said in other families that long ago one of the Took
ancestors must have taken a fairy wife. That was, of course, absurd,
BUT...." - The Hobbit, Chapter One, Page 2

... but what if it were true? A series of drabbles exploring how that
sort of thing would have occurred.

Leather (297): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/43914.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: mild erotic content; angst
Romance Partners: Boromir/Theodred
Sometimes, a sensation as simple as touch can have a powerful effect.
Four drabbles about Boromir and Theodred. (Beta: annmarwalk)

The Blessing of the Waters (61): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4039
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mention of family sorrows and separation.
Romance Partners: Elrond/Celebrian
Elrond has known much sorrow in his long life. Can the contentment he
has found as a husband and father truly last? Elrond and Celebrían
enjoy an evening interlude by the Bruinen.

Celevon a Mallen (279): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/118877.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Implied sexual content
Romance Partners: N/A
A series of moments across the ages between Celeborn and Galadriel.

Handy With A Sword (437): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/120835.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mild sexual innuendo and mock violence
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Éowyn issues a challenge to Faramir....

Gently Held (6): viv
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3749
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Arwen, Aragorn
Question: Why do you love him? And Arwen answers.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Races: Cross-Cultural


SubCategory Races: Cross-Cultural: General

The Haradric Whore and Her Son (124): annmarwalk/EdorasLass CoAuthors
URL: http://just-ann-now.livejournal.com/104821.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Contains implied historical rape and murder
told from third party's present-day POV, male and female prostitution,
two fairly explicit instances of male sexual intimacy (the same scene
from two points of view), portrayal of younger man kept in comfort by
Boromir
Romance Partners: Boromir/OMC
A Haradric woman and her son struggle for survival in the White City.
When the young man catches Boromir's eye, life becomes both simpler
and more complicated for all involved.


A Moment in the Morning in Bree (731): Budgielover
URL: http://budgielover.livejournal.com/52077.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A gentle story set before the forming of the Fellowship; the 'getting
to know you' period during which strangers become friends. A Moment in
the Morning in Bree, in which the hobbits observe a very strange habit
of Men.

On Far Fields (106): Dwimordene
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3568
Teen, Reason for Rating: Story contains themes and references to adult
sexuality that parents may not wish children to read, regardless of
childrens' level of comprehension.
Romance Partners: m/m
They fought for Sauron, died for folly, but above all, they stood for
honor. The enemy dead of Pelennor field get their elegy, and Andrahar
of Dol Amroth faces an array of private demons. Story in the
"Best-loved Sons" cycle. Reads best with knowledge of "Discovery," by
Isabeau of Greenlea.

Silver Blossoms Blown (646): Ignoble Bard
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=324&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: No objectionable content.
Romance Partners: N/A
Varda meets the Elves for the first time.

Feet That Wander (576): Linaewen
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=5223
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Tom Bombadil sets a lost and wandering stranger upon the right path to
his destination. This tale was originally entered as a submission in
HASA's "Tales Unheard" challenge.

Dorwinion Wine (663): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3065&cid=11875
General, Reason for Rating: implied hangover
Romance Partners: N/A
Written for the hobbit_ficathon "Rivendell" challenge. A minstrel of
Rivendell acquaints a visitor from Lothlorien with a very special
house-guest.

Yule Tails (303): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=24064
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Horses and ponies are important in Middle-earth - especially to a
certain two youngsters. Little looks into a few Yule tides in the
lives of Pippin Took and Faramir of Gondor. This was written for Holly
as part of a Yule exchange at the LOTR_Community_GFIC group.

Sing My Worth Immortal (168): Perelleth
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5511
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Cultural exchange about the secret history of beer making, between
certain elven lady and a puzzled dwarf . Imladris, third age.

Worlds Within Worlds (237): Rubynye
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=900
Teen, Reason for Rating: Sex is clearly implied, even though the only
contact within the story is one character sleeping with his head on
another's lap and later a kiss.
Romance Partners: Halbarad, Frodo Baggins
On a misty morning, Halbarad reflects upon the Shire and its people.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men

And so our friendship began... (281): Amarok
URL: http://naiceanilme.com/viewstory.php?sid=1245&chapter=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some violence, but nothing graphic
Romance Partners: N/A
An elf is held captive by a group of humans, Strider among them...

The Legend of the Grey Riders (176): Jay of Lasgalen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5820&cid=24559
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Edoras,10th August 3019: After the funeral of Théoden, Elladan and
Elrohir learn of an ancient legend to which they hold the key. But
perhaps some mysteries best left unsolved?

To Give Hope (456): peredhil lover
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3435566/1/To_Give_Hope
Teen, Reason for Rating: Themes involving death.
Romance Partners: N/A
To give hope to her people, a young widow must face many changes and
learn to relinquish her greatest treasure. Gilraen, Elrond, the twins,
young Aragorn, Glorfindel.


A Little Misunderstanding (275): Radbooks
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5779
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Two years after Aragorn and Gilraen are taken to Imladris, Elladan and
Elrohir return to the village of Dolomar where they have an encounter
with a young Halbarad, who is both frightened and suspicious of the
two elves.

At the Last Minute (544): rhyselle
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5706&cid=24074
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Written as a challenge fic for a friend who spent the 2007 holidays in
hospital, write a Yule story featuring Legolas, Aragorn and
Glorfindel. Must contain a naked elf. In Aragorn's 49th year, grieving
at the death of his mother, he returns to Imladris at Yule, expecting
to find the Last Homely House celebrating the holiday as it had been
when he was young. But, when not in the company of mortals, Elves
don't celebrate Yule... or do they?

Not One of Us (542): StarLight9
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3628435/1/Not_One_of_Us
Teen, Reason for Rating: some descriptions of injuries
Romance Partners: N/A
King Elessar tells his eight-year-old son a story of his childhood.
Little Estel enters a skills competition for elven children, faces
contempt and disdain, and fights to prove his worth. At the end
Eldarion learns a valuable lesson.

First Name Terms (311): The Lady of Light
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3264939/1/First_Name_Terms
Teen, Reason for Rating: For orc violence and the tending of injuries
inflicted by an arrow.
Romance Partners: N/A
Injured in a fog ridden ravine near Lothlórien, Aragorn struggles to
win the confidence of a Galadhrim patrol—particularly that of their
mocking commander whose little fondness for humans rears when they
offer him reluctant succor.

Seas of Fate (487): Thundera Tiger
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=2889&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A bit of advice on life, fate, and the sea from one old soldier to
another. Features Legolas and Imrahil.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlets

There and Back (89): Dana
URL: http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/197042.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
On the way to the Black Gate, and after.

Light of the Westering Sun (126): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=280
Teen, Reason for Rating: mild sexuality
Romance Partners: Haleth/Caranthir
The non-canon pairing of Haleth and Caranthir remains a favorite for
the exploration of interracial romance upon Arda. This series of
double drabbles is about the life of Haleth and how it touched,
briefly and in love, upon that of Caranthir.

Another Prometheus (85): Gandalfs apprentice
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=128
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
There's more than one way to see Feanor's rebellion. A scholar of the
Fourth Age interprets his story.

A Meeting in the Tower Hills (374): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=2901
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The first encounter between the Númenóreans and the Men of Middle-earth.

A Large Bold Hand (10): Jay of Lasgalen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1712&cid=24219
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
`[Ori] could write well and speedily, and often used the Elvish
characters' – Gimli, in `The Bridge Of Khazad-Dûm'.

An explanation of how Ori came to know Elvish writing.

Epiphany (293): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5058&cid=24551
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Little brothers do grow up; and when they are of a different race need
to be recognized at last for their maturity.

A true drabble.


Where the Sky Kisses the Horizon, There My Dreams Lie (689): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=371&cid=14473
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Comfort is needed for a desperately wounded Frodo.

Lost Love (271): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/118543.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Imrazór the Númenórean/Mithrellas
What did Imrazór the Númenórean and the Elven-lady Mithrellas feel
about their brief marriage and parting? A drabble from each side.

Star-songs of the Eorlingas (291): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/119546.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some mentions of battle and death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Éowyn shares the star myths of her own people with her husband.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Friendship

A Cat in King Elessar's Court (66): agape4gondor
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5747
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
A royal descendant of Beruthiel's cats spends time with us,
reminiscing about life in Minas Tirith once a certain Hobbit arrives.
The scribe should not be held accountable for anything the Cat says!

A White Coverlet to Cool a Hobbit's Toes (73): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=812
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
After the quest, Frodo observes snow on the top of the mountain. He
remembers Caradhras and wants to experience it under better circumstances.

And all was made ready (427): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5895
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In which we see Aragorn's coronation, from a hobbit's eye view...

Good King Elessar (2): Dreamflower
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/hobbit_holidays/47573.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Young Frodo Gamgee is serving as a page to King Elessar, while the
King is holding court in his northern capital. A visit to the King's
nearby hunting lodge turns into quite an adventure. Resemblance to a
certain well-known holiday song is entirely intentional.

In Good Company (20): foxrafer (csevans8)
URL: http://foxyfics.livejournal.com/9478.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A summer day filled with nice surprises, a pleasant walk in the
country, and reconnecting with old friends.

A Friend's Hug (142): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5605&cid=23595
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin and Arwen become friends, but the start is not easy.

Heart of the Wood (60): Kenaz
URL: http://kenazfiction.livejournal.com/70776.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Non-graphic and implied slash.
Romance Partners: Beleg, Túrin
"...And Beleg and Túrin were companions in every peril, and walked far
and wide in the wild woods together." Six vignettes of Beleg and
Túrin, on the marches of Doriath and beyond.


Jewels of Light (394): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=23158
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Dwarf and Elf come to further appreciate one another as they observe
the rest of the Fellowship within Lothlorien.

A Dainty Dish (722): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5875
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Merry and Pippin are disappointed to find their favourite food is not
on the menu when they visit Aragorn in Gondor.

Shelter From the Storm (315): SlightlyTookish
URL: http://slightlytookish.livejournal.com/245316.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
On Caradhras, Boromir finds a way to protect the hobbits from the
storm, and manages to ease their fears in the process.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Frodo and Faramir

Labour of Love (733): Aprilkat
URL: http://bottomsupfrodo.livejournal.com/15517.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: MPreg, slash, menacing ruffians, graphic
ob/gyn, Renaissance hobbit-cursing
Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir
Frodo is going to have Faramir's baby. Aragorn is in charge of his
ob/gyn exams; Frodo falls into the hands of ruffians, and Faramir
finds how feisty a hobbit can be in labour.

Many Branches (420): Baranduin
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=461&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Just as Faramir promised, one afternoon he and Frodo sit on the wall
of Minas Tirith and get to know each other a little better.

Sun (223): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=727
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo and Faramir discuss the rubble that was Minas Tirith after the
quest.

Of First Impressions and Old Friends (146): Dreamflower
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1789&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo and Faramir consider absent friends after they meet in Ithilien.

Concerning Walls (112): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=23573
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Faramir meets the Ringbearer upon the walls of the city; they consider
the nature of walls, and Faramir hopefully sees one final one breached.


Put Aside Your Doubt (187): sophinisba solis
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1782
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some dark themes, creepy imagery.
Romance Partners: N/A
At Henneth Annûn, Frodo wonders whether he should trust a man who
reminds him so much of Boromir.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Post-Ring War

A Great Cause for Concern (682): Alassante
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3794
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Legolas arrives in the Undying Lands with an unexpected companion and
has some explaining to do.


The Onion Riddle (13): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/warn.asp?sid=5643&CID=23874
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated for sexual innuendo (in the context of
a riddle) and oblique reference to homosexuality.
Romance Partners: N/A
After the end of the War, a party of dwarves travels from Aglarond to
search for iron ore in Ithilien. Captain Beregond is honored to lead
their escort, but he finds that he still has much to learn about this
secretive people.

Parting Gifts (452): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5627&cid=23685
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Two friends say good-bye, but not before imparting gifts to one
another. Character death.

The Misty Month (454): Le Rouret
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2837&cid=10981
Teen, Reason for Rating: "The Misty Month" describes labor and
childbirth rather graphically, and at one point in the story, Legolas
and Eowyn have a discussion about virginity.
Romance Partners: Faramir, Eowyn
Legolas earned the nickname "The Midwife of Gondor" during his reign
as the Green Knight, Lord Legolas of Dol Galenehtar. After a deadly
attack in the woods of Anorien, a pregnant Eowyn discovers why.

Dance of the Deer and Mûmak (559): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3788992/1/Dance_of_the_Deer_and_M_mak
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
"By all that is stone, how did he talk me into this, a dwarf at an
elvish merry making?" Gimli visits Eryn Lasgalen after the War of the
Ring. Written for the ME Express Prompt 82: Music.

Frodo's Pointed Ears (729): sophinisba solis
URL: http://sophinisba.livejournal.com/34611.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Implied sexual and romantic relationships
(same-sex and het)
Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir, Frodo/Aragorn, Aragorn/Arwen
In post-quest Minas Tirith, Aragorn treats Frodo for an ear infection.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Races: Dwarves


SubCategory Races: Dwarves: General

Trading Pledges (339): Adaneth
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7253
Teen, Reason for Rating: Romantic kissing and some beard-rending
(whether that's violence or passion is for the reader to decide ; ) ).
Romance Partners: m/f original character Dwarves
Courtship negotiations are always tricky, but in a time of war? A
dwarf-woman makes her choice.

Of Old It Was Not Darksome (70): EdorasLass
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4852&cid=19428
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Gimli and other dwarves return to Moria to honour their dead.
Bookverse with a sprinkling of movie.

The Dwarves Treasure (312): eiranae
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3689&chap=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: My story discusses war and death. I thought
it would be too violent for a general audience.
Romance Partners: m/f
The animosity between the Dwarves and the elves is well known. What
happens then when a tiny orphan Elf is found outside of the Lonely
Mountain? Will the two groups be reconciled, or will the Dwarves'
treasure be stolen once again?


Tonight We Are Alive (504): Eyborg
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3572
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some adult stuff; implying future character death
Romance Partners: Kíli/OFC
Kíli the dwarf and his wife Embla spend a last night together before
Kíli goes on the journey to the Lonely Mountain with Thorin and his
other companions, from where Thorin, Fíli and Kíli himself do not
return alive.

As Was Dwarven Tradition (553): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5756&cid=25007
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Gimli celebrates his two hundredth birthday, one of the most important
days of a dwarf's life. But someone is missing.

Written for the TTT prompt #11: Birthday.



Bombur's Diet (677): Primsong
URL: http://lotrscrapbook.bookloaf.net/stories/serial/bombur/index.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Bombur is getting just a bit too wide for comfort, perhaps Bifur and
Bofur can help, with a little guidance from their visiting Hobbit.
This is a companion piece to my 'Stone of Erebor' and as such is also
set at the Lonely Mountain during Bilbo's post-Birthday Party visit
before he settled in Rivendell, just a bit of fun with Dwarves. Enjoy.



SubCategory: Races: Dwarves: Drabbles

Hammer (468): Aranel Took
URL: http://aranel-took.fancrone.net/other/drabbles/hammer.php
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mild sexual innuendo.
Romance Partners: Glóin/OFC
Dwarven pick-up lines!

Home (533): Aranel Took
URL: http://aranel-took.fancrone.net/other/drabbles/home.php
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Gimli contemplates home and family.

Sunset Gates (342): Ignoble Bard
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=6433
General, Reason for Rating: NA
Romance Partners: NA
Gimli makes his last journey. Written for a request for LOTR
characters in modern times.

O Kheled-zâram fair and wonderful! (354): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3880
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Durin VI/f
In the heydays of Khazad-dûm, the Mirrormere must have been a deeply
romantic spot for lovers...

Dreamscape (442): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/49714.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
After the Battle of the Five Armies, Gimli joins his father in Erebor
and helps explore the halls of the Lonely Mountain.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Races: Elves


SubCategory Races: Elves: General

Healing (419): Bodkin
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1833
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Celeborn/Galadriel
During the early days of Celeborn's eventual arrival in the Blessed
Realm, he and Galadriel talk of his final years in Middle Earth.

The Ghost in the Garden (272): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=252
Mature, Reason for Rating: sexuality, adult themes dealing with death
and afterlife
Romance Partners: Galadriel/Celeborn
A frightening experience one night in Doriath leads Galadriel to
consider the irreconcilable differences between Sindar and Noldor.

Out of the Blue (205): Jael
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7167&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
A sequel to Not Fade Away. A clueless CPS worker investigates the
complaint of a child being raised by 'crazy cultists.'
Misapprehensions abound as we get a peek into the home life of the
mysterious, reclusive 'Aaron Rivers' and his son.

Wayward Sons (408): Jael
URL: http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?sid=11074
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mild language. A few adult references.
Romance Partners: N/A
" Have you ever had a moment when all seemed lost to despair . . .?"
In the Fourth Age, Thranduil Oropherion, his family dead and his son
sailed, faces the impending darkness. Drama/Angst. Thranduil, Galion,
Other Canon Characters and OCs. Rated PG.

Footsteps in Time (76): Keiliss
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=278
Teen, Reason for Rating: Implied sex between a married couple,
reference to violence and canon character deaths. Nothing graphic.
Romance Partners: Celeborn/Galadriel
After meeting and finally marrying in Doriath, Celeborn and Galadriel
journey south under orders from Elu Thingol to create a new settlement
in Taur-im-Duinath.

To Be A King (252): Keiliss
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=144
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Six months after being crowned High King, Gil-galad searches for a
personal style of kingship and ways to unite the various elven
factions against the Enemy.

Risk Assessment (665): pandemonium_213
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=157&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Noldorin journeymen and masters of the Gwaith-i-Mírdain discuss the
secrets of lembas with a Sindarin apprentice of the devotees to Yavanna.

Written in response to the Silmarillion Writers' Guild Lembas challenge.

Blue (563): red lasbelin
URL: http://red.fluffydragon.co.uk/fics/blue.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Glorfindel's reflections and thoughts the day he became Lord of the
Golden Flower.

Even Legends Fade (555): Star In Ruin
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4118060/1/Even_Legends_Fade
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Arwen/Aragorn
POV: Guard of the Citidal. Aragorn's burial, and the attendance of two
very familiar Elves.



SubCategory: Races: Elves: Drabbles

Unwilling (64): Elena Tiriel
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7350&spordinal=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
An Avari contemplates the vast changes wrought in Middle-earth during
the Dominion of Men.

A Race, To Be Like Me (375): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3794
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Fëanor contemplates the reactions to his Oath.

Forsaken (369): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3602
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Finrod remembers.

Blood and Iron (122): Ribby
URL: http://ribby.livejournal.com/104567.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
With blood and with fire the sword was remade, in hopes that the world
would not be so.

House of Ransom (657): Robinka
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=105&chapter=3
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Beleg on his way to resque his friend Túrin. A drabble written in
response to the OSA drabble challenge: Good guy.

The Sky Is Over (83): Robinka
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=298
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A glimpse at Finrod Felagund as he ponders his future after his talk
with Galadriel.

A drabble submitted for the challenge issued at the Silmarillion
Writers' Guild archive: "Within the Pages of Lore". The challenge was
to write a story based on a randomly picked quote from "The Silmarillion".

The Lowest Circle (449): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/96817.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Implied violence and torture.
Romance Partners: N/A
What was it like for the Elves, who were captured by Morgoth and
slowly corrupted over the years into Orcs?

The War of Wrath (120): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/116173.html?nc=4
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A true drabble - and poem! - about Ingwion, son of Ingwë, the leader
of the Vanyar who fought in the War of Wrath against Morgoth at the
end of the First Age.



SubCategory: Races: Elves: Family

Shadows (698): Bodkin
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5673
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Legolas pays a visit a special place on his return to the devastated
Greenwood, a place where ghosts of his childhood lingered still.

Essecarmë (247): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=325
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Curufin, the fifth son of Fëanor, is said to have been his father's
favorite. Why did Maedhros get passed over for this honor? This story
looks at Eldarin naming traditions and the family dramas they create.

Elflings (348): Jael
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=6927
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated Teen for adult concepts and sexual
innuendo.
Romance Partners: N/A
Boys will be boys, even when they're elves. A childish prank costs
Oropher more than Thranduil will ever guess. Thranduil; Galion;
Oropher; Original Characters. Humor, rated PG-13 for adult innuendo.


The Librarian (700): Jay of Lasgalen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5809&cid=24469
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Sometimes Thranduil finds it hard to bring up a lively, imaginative
child on his own. Sometimes he needs just a little help - or does he?

And Then There Was Cake, or Begetting Day Horrors (540): Klose
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=254
Teen, Reason for Rating: The story contains some sexual
humour/innuendo and possibly offensive language (but no real 'swear'
words) - nothing too explicit or risque though, I should think.
Romance Partners: N/A
A little ficlet in which Maedhros muses on the frivolous affair that
is the Begetting Day Celebration. Features pile-ups, embarassing
relatives, and of course - cake.

The Water's Song (707): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5752&cid=24357
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
A elven family spends a day in the wood, but something happens that is
unexpected and never forgotten.



SubCategory: Races: Elves: House of Elrond

Comfort (161): Bodkin
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5739
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Elladan attempts to cheer his brother up after his return from a
difficult patrol.

Silver Rain (589): Empy
URL: http://empy.livejournal.com/296653.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Implied relationship between two consenting
adult males.
Romance Partners: Elladan/Haldir
In the grief that comes with the waning of the Golden Wood after the
War of the Ring, some joy may yet be found.

Spaces in the Heart (251): Keiliss
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=140&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Glorfindel's arrival in Mithlond shortly before the war in Eregion,
and his first meeting with Idril's grandson.

Star's End (283): Keiliss
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tripledogdare/9586.html#cutid1
Mature, Reason for Rating: Character death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Maglor meets Arwen on the road to Lorien after Aragorn's death.

My Shining Stars (371): Oshun
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7215
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Elrond stands on the deck of the ship carrying him to Aman writing
notes in a journal.

The Littlest Warrior (552): RavensWing14337
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4124310/1/The_Littlest_Warrior
Teen, Reason for Rating: The villian in my story can inflict
disfiguring injuries with the touch of his hand. Prolonged contact
with villian results in death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Saruman has created an evil power that feeds on the life force of its
victims leaving behind a withered lifeless shell. His purpose is to
find Isildur's heir and rid Sauron of his biggest threat. The entity's
true form can be "sensed" by those who possess true innocence,
animals, the very young and the truly ancient. Can this threat to
Estel be stopped? Or will the hope of mankind be lost to the darkness?



SubCategory: Races: Elves: House of Finwe

A Smile (321): Aria
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=308
Teen, Reason for Rating: Given teen rating due to the fact that it
talks of family members disinheriting each other from a first person
point of view.
Romance Partners: N/A
"Yet neither bread nor rest would [Orodreth] grant to Celegorm and
Curufin within his realm, and he swore that there would be little love
between Nargothrond and the Sons of Fëanor thereafter.
`Let it be so!' Said Celegorm, and there was a light of menace in his
eyes; but Curufin smiled [...] In that time Celebrimbor the son of
Curufin repudiated the deeds of his father, and remained in Nargothrond."

A study of a father and son, with a momentous decision. An attempt to
understand why Curufin smiled.

Noldolantë (253): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=261
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Feanor/Nerdanel, Maglor/OFC
How Maglor devised the Noldolantë.

Five Fires (736): Elleth
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=343
Teen, Reason for Rating: Angst, slight allusions to character death,
though far less graphic than anything in the Silmarillion.
Romance Partners: N/A
Ambarussa is afraid of fire to this day. There were four instances in
life that made him fear.

My Oaths I Will Keep (298): Encaitariel
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5629
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
"Yet my own oath holds; and thus are we all ensnared." (Silmarillion,
p. 205) Oaths conflict and doom approaches when Beren, son of Barahir,
seeks the aid of the King of Nargothrond. Follows the continuity of
"In This Far Land".

WOUNDS: Invisible Scars (57): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5793&cid=24781
Teen, Reason for Rating: Discussion of battle wounds and character death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Some wounds run deeper than others, as Arafinwë discovers when
speaking to his son, Findaráto. Written for 'The Tolkien Tango'
challenge at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

Circle of Silver (717): Keiliss
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=139
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Strangers arrive on Balar, sent by Idril to tell Gil-galad that
Gondolin has been destroyed and he is now High King.

Denial (80): Oshun
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=294
Teen, Reason for Rating: References to a possible future sexual
relationship between two men.
Romance Partners: N/A
This ficlet features Maglor and Maedhros as young adults and Fingon as
the Elven equivalent of teenager. Sometimes a sibling may know one
better than one knows oneself. (I make the presumption that Fëanor and
his family had a second home in Formenos where they spent their
summers, before they fortified it and withdrew there when Fëanor was
exiled. I would argue neither supported nor completely ruled out by
canon.)

In absentia (84): Robinka
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=283
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mild violence; disturbing imagery and thoughts.
Romance Partners: N/A
Rescued from Thangorodrim, Maedhros slowly succumbed to pain. A short
take on what might have transpired between him and Fingon when
suffering finally brought Maedhros on the verge of breaking.



SubCategory: Races: Elves: Incomplete

A Darkness Lies behind Us (190): Bodkin
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5012
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Finrod/Amarie
Finrod Felagund, it is said, walks with Finarfin his father beneath
the trees of Eldamar. But Finarfin is not the only one Finrod left
behind him when he chose to take the road east - for Amarie of the
Vanyar went not with him into exile. The story of Finrod's return from
the Halls of Mandos and his readjustment to life in Aman. (This story
is still progressing. Just very slowly. But the next chapter should
arrive soon.)

Journeys of Vása (140): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=206
Mature, Reason for Rating: canon rape (non-graphic); mature themes
Romance Partners: Tilion/Arien
A series of vignettes about the first rising of the Sun, from the
perspectives of different characters. This story will eventually
contain six vignettes. Completed are vignettes from the point-of-view
of Tilion, Mahtan, and Fingolfin.

In This Far Land (191): Encaitariel
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4580
Teen, Reason for Rating: This story is rated primarily for emotional
content which I do not think is general kid-viewing, and that
primarily in the second chapter. I rather err on the side of caution.
Romance Partners: N/A
This was written to illuminate the implicit. Gildor Inglorion claims
to be "of the House of Finrod". How can this be? There are many
possibilities. Elvish First Age politics? The Kin-Strife was just
that, and nobody fights like siblings. Elves are wise; yet wisdom is
won by experience, not birth. This is the story of a young boy, and
the events which surround him and mold him. This is the beginning of
my "what if", and in the end, as always, it comes down to family.

Prior Claim: The Sons of Elrond Series (648): Eresse
URL: http://eresse21.livejournal.com/?skip=20&tag=prior+claim
Mature, Reason for Rating: There are a fair number of sexually
explicit scenes once the main protagonists come of age.
Romance Partners: Legolas/Elrohir, Elladan/m
"Prior Claim" follows the friendship of an adolescent Elrohir and a
much older Legolas and its evolution into a romance when Elrohir comes
of age. Unlike with previous stories, every chapter in this piece is
inspired by a word prompt from the fanfic100 challenge on live journal.

Crumbling Walls (662): Ford of Bruinen
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=189
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some romaance. Kissing.
Romance Partners: Glorfindel/Ecthelion
The story follows Glorfindel and Ecthelion's relationship from the
move from Nevrast until the fall of Gondolin in a series of four short
stories. The crumbling relationship between Glorfindel and Ecthelion
is used to illustrate the growing divisions in the hidden city until
its fall.

Don't Explain (289): gwidhiel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=924
General, Reason for Rating: No violence or mature content
Romance Partners: N/A
Galadriel's return to Aman prompts Indis to reflect on the state of
her fragmented family and defunct marriage.

Nerdanel's Sons (659): Istarnie
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3421594/1/Nerdanels_Sons
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some angst, and emotional upsets within a
family situation. Some implied violence. Some implied sex scenes.
Romance Partners: Nerdanel/Fëanor
Nerdanel looks back in memory at the lives of her sons, and at the
time of her parting from each of them.

Ionnath-Estel ( The Sons Of Hope ) (318): Kenaz
URL: http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?sid=9421
Mature, Reason for Rating: Includes a romantic relationship between
two men, and deals with the implication of homosexuality within two
different Elven cultures.
Romance Partners: Haldir, Elladan, Legolas
Beneath the sheltering boughs of Lorien, a bond of great friendship is
forged between a son of Elrond and a son of the Golden Wood. Yet
powerful forces conspire to sunder them: ancient traditions, perilous
times, and a handsome Greenwood prince…

Lessons from the Mountain (221): MithLuin
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=282&index=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Discussion of mature themes (such as death),
and reflection on past violent events.
Romance Partners: N/A
What happened to the spirit of Maedhros when he died?

Adar & Ion (582): Sivan Shemesh
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=507&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A series of stories, mostly drabbles, about father and son, guests are
following...



SubCategory: Races: Elves: Mirkwood Elves

In Search of Stillness (704): Bodkin
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5589
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
As the song of the sea becomes more demanding, Legolas and Gimli
journey to the Greenwood in search of peace.

A Problem Shared (169): Dot
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5513
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
During an odd encounter Thranduil discovers from an unlikely source
that sometimes all you need is for someone to understand.

King Stag (86): Jael
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7071
Teen, Reason for Rating: For implied drug use and implied sexual content.
Romance Partners: Thranduil/OFC
"We have all the time in the world for such joys. Now go to your wife.
Take her to her parents and make it right with them, as a man should .
. ." To placate his new in-laws, Thranduil undergoes a strange
Dark-elven ceremony. Thranduil; Original characters. Rated PG-13 for
adult themes.


Twentynine White Horses (557): Jael
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4281300/1/Twentynine_White_Horses
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
What happens if an elf loses a tooth. Do they go gap-toothed to the
end of time? I hope, not, and here's my take on it.

Free To Live (701): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5752&cid=24360
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Thranduil watches Dol Guldur be destroyed and comes to terms with the
end of the evil in Mirkwood. Slightly AU.

Seaworthy (349): Thundera Tiger
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7403
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
An evening discussion by the bay, featuring Legolas, Imrahil, and the Sea.



SubCategory: Races: Elves: Noldor Fixed-Length Ficlets

Out, Damn'd Spot! Out, I Say! (260): Alassante
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3735
General, Reason for Rating: None.
Romance Partners: NA
Like Lady MacBeth, Celebrimbor discovers how much blood is in a body,
so much so that water cannot wash it easily away.

All these hands (534): Elitihien
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=2712&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The many hands that have touched Idril's life. A drabble series.

Ghost (218): Elleth
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=147&chapter=3
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mild description of kissing, allusions to
death, supernatural occurences (meeting a ghost) - all of it rather
mild, though, and probably nothing that would upset children. Rated
'Teens' to be on the safe side.
Romance Partners: Nerdanel/Fëanor
After Fëanor's death, his wife Nerdanel is granted a chance for a
farewell - or is she?

Refuge (423): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=2640
Teen, Reason for Rating: Violence and death as witnessed by small
children, children endangered and frightened.
Romance Partners: N/A
The need for refuge is crucial throughout the Ages in war-torn
Middle-earth. Young Elrond and Elros find unexpected kindness in the
wake of unexpected terror.

Midwinter Thoughts (570): Rhapsody
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=112
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Maedhros muses on his purpose in life.

Vengeance's Folly (718): Rhapsody
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=111&chapter=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated teens because of mature themes.
Romance Partners: n/a
Celegorm observes his brother's when all lick their wounds after the
Nirnaeth Arnoediad.



SubCategory: Races: Elves: Other Fixed-Length Ficlets

Love at First Sight (432): Gwynnyd
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=6646&spordinal=6
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Written for the challenge prompt, "Feanor's Love." With such a strong
personality, love comes early and strong.

Spiced Wine On A Snowy Day (558): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3916094/1/Spiced_Wine_on_a_Snowy_Day
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
A snowy day in Imladris towards the end of the year 2933 Third Age.
Written for the Middleearth Express Prompt Challenge 92:Snow

The Queen's Gift (697): Queen Galadriel
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4302&cid=22431
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Arwen's thoughts as she gives Frodo her gift before the fellowship
leaves Minas Tirith.

Undivided (46): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4040
Teen, Reason for Rating: mention of suffering/loss of a family member
Romance Partners: N/A
The terrible consequences of Celebrían's ordeal force her sons to make
agonizing decisions.

Duty, Honour, Country (81): Rhapsody
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=286
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated teens for mature themes.
Romance Partners: n/a
Maglor's life and, in the end, fate seems to be influenced a great
deal by the Oath. But what defined him at the very core? A tripple
drabble or actually a drabble series with three true drabbles.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Races: Hobbits


SubCategory Races: Hobbits: General

The Westering Fire (200): Aprilkat
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1499
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mention of violence in the Shire although no
depiction.
Romance Partners: Rosie/Sam
Rosie wishes for Sam to come back to the Shire during the Year of
Troubles - and he does.

The Language of Waves (193): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1866
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo and Gildor have an adventure in the sea in the Undying Lands

Ed'ledhron (392): Elanor Silmarien
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5250&cid=21749
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A story about Frodo in the west learning to trust Iluvatar.

Harmony (195): Elwen
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1458
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A speculation on how Frodo Baggins was healed when he travelled into
the West. What was healed and who healed him?

Tolo Dan Na Ngalad (735): Elwen
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1364
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Tolkien left a gap in his tale just begging to be filled. How did
Elrond remove the shard of the morgul blade from Frodo's shoulder?

The Last Summer (143): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5697&cid=24026
General, Reason for Rating: It is General, however a death gets mentioned.
Romance Partners: N/A
Young Pippin and his grandfather Willibald Banks share a nice moment
together.

Too Many Rangers (116): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5312&cid=24427
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
It's a most--interesting night at the Prancing Pony as two Rangers vie
for the honor of leading Bilbo's heir to Rivendell. However, one of
them ought not to be here, for this Ringbearer isn't quite Bingo
Bolger-Baggins.


Lock Out (307): pippinfan88
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3796&cid=18496
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
While on their honeymoon at Crickhollow, Pippin and Diamond run into a
little trouble with the door. (More a "romantic-comedy" than romance)

Feeling Safe (633): shirebound
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3755&cid=21577
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
On the long journey to Rivendell, Frodo shows his trust in Strider in
an unusual way.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Childhood

Trouble at Bag End (728): Angiet
URL: http://angiet.livejournal.com/24654.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Bilbo is finding baby sitting more difficult than he anticipated. A
visit from an old friend leads to help being offered.

Lily Took (147): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5672&cid=23916
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Pippin and Tulip, his knitted piglet, find a surprise in the barn.

The Five Rules of Cooking (523): GamgeeFest
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2282&cid=24766
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Young Merry and Wee Pippin enter a cooking contest at the Free Fair.

The Quest for the Hairless Cat (524): GamgeeFest
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2282&cid=24146
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A day of cloud-gazing turns into an adventure that Merry and Pippin
won't soon forget.

A Hobbity Wizard (596): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5564
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin has a great imagination....and Gandalf needs a lot stamina,
cause the wizard and the still tiny Hobbit lad have a day full of
adventure.

A Promise (149): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5698&cid=24044
General, Reason for Rating: Its a general fic, however the topic
contains death/ afterlife.
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin has to say Good Bye to a special friend and gets another.

A Matter of Ill Reputation (210): Lily
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5549
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Merimac/OFC implied
Frodo tries to get rid of his ill reputation but his plan backfires
and throws him into a delicate situation. However, he is unwilling to
give up.

The Making of a Ringbearer I: Adrift (145): obelia medusa
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=248
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
A look at what Frodo's life might have been like at Brandy Hall after
his parents' deaths, and the events leading up to his adoption by
Bilbo. Frodo is a quiet child whose good intentions sometimes get him
into trouble. Saradoc and Esmeralda love him like their own, but
something is missing from young Frodo's life. Can a spirited old
bachelor turn things around?



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Family

Elanor of Westmarch: The Return (78): Baranduin
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=128
Teen, Reason for Rating: While there is no vulgar language or sexual
content in this story, its main theme is death. In this case a joyful
death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Elanor is very old. One very early morning she goes to the Towers to
see what she can see.

Yule at Great Smials (566): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5103&cid=24122
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
When the cat's away...Lalia and Ferumbras are away from the Great
Smials this year at Yule, and Tooks and their relations descend en
masse--including Bilbo, Frodo, and their guest, Gandalf!

A Treasured Piece of Cloth (600): Golden
URL: http://talechallenges.livejournal.com/27078.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Little Pippin has a "cuddlecloth" that he loves very much. However he
gets too old for it and so Bilbo, Frodo, Merry, Sam and Marigold think
of a plan, how to make Pippin give it up.

Not Quite Any Other Day (631): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3828&cid=14744
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Esmeralda Took/Saradoc Brandybuck
A wee story about when Esmeralda Took fell in love with Saradoc
Brandybuck. It is amazing sometimes what a lad will do to show his
love for a lass.

Grandmum's Button Box (135): pippinfan88
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3796&cid=24153
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Eglantine's treasure trove of buttons piques the interest of Pippin's
children.

The Last Dance (397): pippinfan88
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3796&cid=24931
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
It's Pippin and Diamond's first Yule officially as The Took and Thain
of the Shire and the Mistress of Great Smials. Their schedules keep
them busy all day, stressed, and separated. In the end, only one thing
matters to both.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Friendship

I Can't (24): Antane
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5869&cid=24785
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A tribute and a meditation if you will on the power of perseverance
shown by Bronwe athan Harthad and Harthad Uluithiad, Endurance Beyond
Hope and Hope Unquenchable and on the power of tales. Originally
inspired by Elanor Silmarien's birthday gift to me and more the
hobbits themselves as they wrote down their part of the Story.
"Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

Between Childhood and Coming of Age (141): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5745
Teen, Reason for Rating: The story deals with adolescence, and its
accompanying turmoil. Includes a brief kiss and the implication of
sexual awareness.
Romance Partners: Pippin/OFC
Pippin has finally begun to notice the lasses, and he is seeking
advice from every quarter.

I Give You a Rainbow (571): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5910
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin meets a new friend, a young lass named Evergreen, who is
"different" than his other friends.

The Dancing Lesson (664): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3065&cid=14079
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Written for Shirebound's and Belegcuthalion's birthday present (they
didn't mind sharing, whew!) Bilbo teaches young Frodo how to dance, in
his own inimitable way.

The Making of a Ringbearer II: Anchored (189): obelia medusa
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=669
Teen, Reason for Rating: A couple of minor fistfights.
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo couldn't have succeeded on the Quest without the help of some
very loyal friends. Samwise left home and family to go with him. Merry
and Pippin joined the Fellowship without a moment's hesitation. Bilbo
loved him like a son. How did these powerful relationships develop?
This is a story of Frodo's life with Bilbo, from the adoption through
the Long Expected Party.

A Taste of Home (138): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5782&cid=24818
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
This was written for the shire_kitchen challenge "In a pinch". What's
a hobbit to do when he is far from home and wants a favorite food?
Pippin finds out when Merry wants his favorite Yule treat after they
have gone to live in Minas Tirith.

Pippin's Secret (599): shirebound
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=858&cid=21505
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin and Gandalf have a conversation at Frodo's bedside in
Rivendell, in which Gandalf reveals that he knows something Pippin
never told anyone.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Hurt/Comfort

Secrets (229): Aprilkat
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1491
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Rosie/Sam
Frodo tries in vain to keep his anniversary illness a secret, and
Rosie attempts to ease him.

Small Strengths (238): Elwen
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1811
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo has a close encounter of the arachnid kind, post quest. Much
hurt/comfort.

The Ribbon (336): Gentle Hobbit
URL: http://gentlehobbit.livejournal.com/174513.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In this ficlet, the simple action of tying a ribbon helps Frodo talk
about his missing finger and the healer who helped him regain the use
of his hand.

O Merry Mine (636): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=21637
Teen, Reason for Rating: Discusses death and dying, among other subjects.
Romance Partners: n/a
A series of vignettes in which Frodo calls Merry awake throughout
their time together.

Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams (688): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=2611
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo comforts Pippin with an old tradition from simpler times.
(Written to cheer Marigold.)

Rude Awakening (692): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3065&cid=23675
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Merry wakens to a crash and a gurgle... and where is Pippin?

Dark Dreams (550): SlightlyTookish
URL: http://slightlytookish.livejournal.com/249906.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Pippin comforts Merry on the anniversary of the defeat of the Witch King.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Incomplete

That Fate Them Bore (476): Cara Loup
URL: http://bitoflight.luminousbeings.net/ThatFateThemBore.htm
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
"That Fate Them Bore" is a story cycle that begins with Frodo's
decision to leave the Shire and will eventually end in Rivendell. So
far, only the first stage of the journey - from Hobbiton to
Crickhollow - has been completed: these chapters focus on the choices
and discoveries that surround Frodo's departure and explore the
hobbits' private responses to an enormous change.

Turning Points (357): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5781
Teen, Reason for Rating: This story contains mild sexual overtones in
the chapters already completed. Subsequent chapters may contain more
graphic depictions and at that time the rating will be changed to
either PG13 or R.
Romance Partners: Pippin/Marigold
Pippin begins to experience strange, vivid dreams and visions as he
enters adolescence and is confronted with the notion he has inherited
the Tookish gift of the "Sight". At the same time, his body is
changing and he faces both the confusion and delight of his awakening
sexuality.

In This These Days of Glory (640): Dana
URL: http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/210975.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: There will be some violence and more mature
themes, though nothing is intended to be graphic.
Romance Partners: N/A
The Tookland during the time the Travellers were away.

The Autumn of His Discontent (157): jodancingtree
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5818
Teen, Reason for Rating: Conversational references to characters'
romantic involvements, non-married sexual activity implied but not
described
Romance Partners: m/f
Frodo's birthday has come again, for the fifth time since Bilbo went
away. Frodo is happy as Master of Bag End, enjoying his inheritance.
Or he should be happy. He has every reason to be happy. But he's
restless, discontented - and an autumn camping trip with his cousins
seems like the perfect cure. But not with Sam! Sam has been a little
too helpful - Frodo is feeling smothered, as well as restless, and the
young gardener is left at home, much to his dismay.

When Trouble Came (109): Lily
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5837
Teen, Reason for Rating: Prologue is quite dark; mention of animal
slaughter
Romance Partners: Saradoc/Esmeralda, Paladin/Eglantine, Merimac/OFC
Shortly after Frodo and his friends left the Shire Black Riders
attacked Crickhollow, but that was only the beginning of the Saradoc's
worries. Before long the Master and all of Buckland face troubles far
worse.

Dreamflower's Bunny (644): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4970
General, Reason for Rating: mostly little-hobbit-adventuring, but it
has a few intense moments in an encounter with a fox
Romance Partners: N/A
Written at Dreamflower's suggestion: "Merry and Ferdi remembering some
childhood adventure from before Pippin was born."

The Farmer's Son (509): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5902
Teen, Reason for Rating: Violence, character death
Romance Partners: N/A
How did the Tooks keep the Tookland free during the Troubles, until
the return of the Travellers, when the rest of the Shire fell to the
ruffians' occupation?

A Time to Hope (302): PipMer
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5499
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some description of violence and mention of
serious injuries.
Romance Partners: N/A
AU in that it is a mixture of movie and book verse. After the Battle
at the Black Gate, Merry watches over his friends as they struggle to
survive.

Keep Him Secret, Keep Him Safe (643): shirebound
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5877
General, Reason for Rating: Rated mild-PG for partial nudity due to
illness of character.
Romance Partners: N/A
Aragorn falls ill at Cormallen, which Éomer feels must be kept a
secret. But there is more to this illness than meets the eye, as Frodo
discovers. My usual h/cccc, very hobbity, mostly book verse.
Characters include Elladan and Elrohir.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Post-Ring War

Five Turnings of the Year (685): Dana
URL:
http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/tag/five+turnings+of+the+year+%281%29
General, Reason for Rating: N/A (Merry/Pippin is implied in one part
of the story, but that is *only* implication.)
Romance Partners: N/A
Five different Yules, before the Quest and after.

Candles (460): Gentle Hobbit
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2612&cid=12140
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Sam looks for beauty in all living things. This Yule, he weaves a
tapestry of light with an unusual centre.

The Flute (150): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5531&cid=24636
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin misses Frodo and with Gandalf´s help Frodo can let his little
cousin know that he is happy again.

Regarding Ents (525): PipMer
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5636&cid=24284
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Merry and Pippin try to describe to Frodo and Sam what Ents are like.
Sam just can't grasp the concept.

Summer's End (380): pippinfan88
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5529&cid=23198
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
This tale comes from "Year of Depature"; a collection of stories
portraying Frodo and those he loved throughout the year before he
departed to the Undying Lands. In "Summer's End", Frodo attends a
party held by his cousins and takes part in the tradition of telling a
scary story to celebrate Summer's End (aka Samhain, or Hallow's Eve).

A Warm Sun Shining (727): shirebound
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3755&cid=24125
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Kittens have been brought to Frodo's bed in Minas Tirith to cheer him.
Movie-verse.

Some Seasons (199): sophinisba solis
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1823
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Sam/Rosie
Rosie, Sam, and Frodo take turns with the cooking.

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SubCategory Races: Men: General

In Passing (104): Altariel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3787
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Faramir/Eowyn
"Then let us cross the River and in happier days let us dwell in fair
Ithilien and there make a garden..."

Portrait of a Queen (338): Aruthir
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=6910
Teen, Reason for Rating: Dark themes
Romance Partners: n/a
Tar-Telperien was the second Ruling Queen of Númenor, and never met
her great-grandmother Tar-Ancalimë, the first such Queen...



...In life, at least.

Destiny (592): Cinzia
URL: http://cinzia.livejournal.com/37511.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: male/male kissing and UST; voyeurism
Romance Partners: Boromir/Théodred; Aragorn/Boromir
"One day, he would have to cease his watching." In the Year 2998 of
the Third Age, Strider the Ranger finds himself fascinated with the
heir of the Steward and his kingly companion.

Reparation (296): Isabeau of Greenlea
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Print_Chapter.php?CHid=2414
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In the aftermath of the events of Hethlin's first Yule at Dol Amroth,
Andrahar encounters an unforeseen difficulty. An Andrahar and Brand
story and a sidebar to Dol Amroth Yule.


Seeking the Sun (488): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7472
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
While most of Minas Tirith celebrates the end of the Ring War, one
war-wrecked soul is filled with anger toward the new King.

Only Water in Your Veins (154): Michelle
URL: http://www.naiceanilme.com/viewstory.php?sid=1235
Teen, Reason for Rating: There is a skirmish complete with dead
soldiers and horses. Also, I made Aragorn's life quite uncomfortable
once again. Still, I don't think the descriptions are graphic enough
to warrant an adult rating.
Romance Partners: N/A
A foray into the enemy's land goes awry and Aragorn finds himself in
the desert of Harad - alone and without provisions.

Tower of the Moon (577): Nath
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7109&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Scenes from the birth and death of a city.

The Stolen Child (197): SurgicalSteel
URL: http://surgsteelfic.livejournal.com/25157.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Character death, angst, and graphic
heterosexual sex.
Romance Partners: Halbarad/OFC
A sequel to 'Loss,' explores the journey Halbarad and Serinde take as
she recovers physically and both recover emotionally from the loss of
their child.

The Night's Eye (343): Vana Tuivana
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2713351/1/The_Nights_Eye
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
How do the Ranger women deal with the absence of their husbands,
knowing that they might go to their death? Halbarad's son hears the
legend of the night's eye and receives a strange visit.



SubCategory: Races: Men: General Drabbles

Nothing Less (606): Archet
URL: http://archet.livejournal.com/57900.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Boromir
Aragorn had asked, and now he must wait, and he dared not push or
attempt to persuade. Boromir was worth much more than that.

A Moment Away (474): Elen Kortirion
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/492787.html
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Faramir wandered in dark dreams, but where did Eowyn go before Aragorn
called her back?

This crown of stars (586): Fawsley
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/282703.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Set before the formation of the Fellowship. Awake and alone and
watching the stars above, Strider contemplates the road he has chosen
to take in life.

Battle upon the Quays (376): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3213
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The last thoughts of the Captain of the Havens of Umbar.

Return of the King (355): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3723
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The exiled Eldacar contemplates his duties as a king.

Relief (446): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/53880.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mild sexual suggestiveness
Romance Partners: N/A
A tag scene to to AmandaK's "Surprise Inspection": a hot and bothered
Boromir cools down in the humid summer heat of Osgiliath.



SubCategory: Races: Men: General Fixed-Length Ficlets

Of Dreams... (7): Avon
URL: http://avon7.livejournal.com/128145.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
He never dreamed of power...

Hearts of Stone (12): Elen Kortirion
URL: http://kortirion.livejournal.com/346992.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen, Aragorn/Boromir
Aragorn collects stones from the different parts of Middle-earth he
visits, some to have fashioned into hearts for Arwen's bracelet - but
one stone he keeps for himself.

Pulling the Wool (95): Elen Kortirion
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/486390.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Boromir is not about to have the wool pulled over his eyes... not at
first... or ever.

Trajectory (153): Galadriel
URL: http://caras-galadhon.livejournal.com/316151.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Allusions to death/drowning.
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Boromir
Aragorn, plagued by disturbing dreams, is unable to find rest.

Legacy (500): Raksha the Demon
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7393&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
A son of the Fourth Age looks back upon a famous kinsman who fell in
the Ring War.


Another Country (438): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/121713.html#cutid1
Mature, Reason for Rating: Set in the afterlife.
Romance Partners: N/A
Pacing unfamiliar halls, Boromir waits....

Songs of Innocence and Experience (440): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/122127.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Faramir/OFC, Faramir/Éowyn
Faramir learns some lessons about the power wielded by women.



SubCategory: Races: Men: Gondor Drabbles

Deliverance (285): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4047
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A mariner has reached the end of his long quest.

Pirates Ye Be Warned (353): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3133
Teen, Reason for Rating: Shows the aftermath of battle and alludes to
the penalty for piracy.
Romance Partners: N/A
Prince Imrahil metes out the harsh justice of the Seas.

Autumn (489): Linda hoyland
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7176&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
When he assumed the kingship, Aragorn left behind a Ranger's freedom
for a more staid existence. Has it been a fair trade? A drabble for
cooler days and nights.

Summer Nights (344): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/34226.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
In the days before Mordor's assault on Osgiliath (June 3018), Gondor
waits.

Tangled Webs (100): Ribby
URL: http://ribby.livejournal.com/108809.html
General, Reason for Rating: Oblique reference to Boromir's death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Many lives entwine with his; even a broken thread can give strength.

Second Best (384): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/97247.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Difficult parent-child relationship
Romance Partners: N/A
Sons can't always please their fathers, no matter how hard they try.



SubCategory: Races: Men: Minas Tirith

Wizards' Pupils (108): Altariel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3770
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
On teaching, tutors, and the importance of honest debate. Faramir, on
a meeting with diverse wizards.

Confidence (38): annmarwalk
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5888&cid=24867
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Denethor's new manservant, Mormegil, faces an intimidating task in the
service of his master. Inspired by the endless, and highly enjoyable,
debate on the subject "Numenoreans: Bearded, Or Not?"

Celebrity (635): Bodkin
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5913&cid=25048
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
As Gondor's king walks through the streets of the White City, a
stranger claims acquaintance.

Restoration (19): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5807&cid=24464
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
With others still in need of healing, Aragorn can stop for only a
moment to see how the young steward fares.

I Stand No Longer Alone (62): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5058&cid=24129
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
It is no longer but an empty chair...the time has come for it to
fulfill its function once more.

Music hath Charms (361): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7342
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen, Faramir/Éowyn
Arwen and Éowyn are less than pleased when their husbands forget a
promise.How can the King and Steward earn forgiveness?


Playing with Fire (21): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7452
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Young Eldarion's fascination with fire causes problems for Aragorn
and Arwen.

Before You Go (506): Nancy Brooke
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3777
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Because we cannot protect them from their own independence.

Engineering (696): SurgicalSteel
URL: http://surgsteelfic.livejournal.com/94564.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Medically graphic material
Romance Partners: N/A
The girl who eventually becomes chief surgeon to King Elessar in my
novel 'The King's Surgeon' comes to the Houses of Healing for the
first time.



SubCategory: Races: Men: Pre-Ring War Fixed-Length Ficlets

The Portrait (288): agape4gondor
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=5804&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
What can two sons possibly give their Steward-father at Yule?

The Chieftain of the Dunedain (623): Avon
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=808&cid=12535
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Aragorn returns to the Dúnedain and Halbarad remembers.

A Fitting Occupation (601): Radbooks
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5661
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
King Bard makes a decision about his youngest son's future, a decision
that is initially treated with suspicion by his son. A drabble series
set in Dale some fifteen years after the death of Smaug.

The Fire of Hope (625): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4053
Teen, Reason for Rating: brief, non-graphic, reference to sexual desire
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
It has been said that "The old that is strong does not wither", but
the hope that burns brightly in a young man's heart can strengthen it,
particularly when there is no other warmth available.

Your Father Loves You (424): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=2641
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Not long after Faramir's birth, Denethor evaluates his second son.

Things as they were in all the days of my life (393): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/120830.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Implied adult themes including death, grief
and insanity.
Romance Partners: N/A
A series of drabbles about Denethor over the course of his life, as
seen by his long-standing friend, Húrin of the Keys.



SubCategory: Races: Men: Steward's Family

Leaving Home (39): annmarwalk
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5662&cid=23888
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Six-year-old Elboron is his mother's joy and the apple of his father's
eye. When a group of distinguished visitors arrive, competing for his
parents' attention, much foot-stamping and tantrum-throwing ensues,
until wise Eowyn and friends make it all better.

Dark Dreams (282): Avon
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=3718&SPOrdinal=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mention in a retelling of a dream of someone
killing a baby, people being crushed and people drowning.
Romance Partners: N/A
Faramir is not the only one to dream of the foundering of Numenor and
inescapable darkness.

The Nag (347): celticbard
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/faramirexchange/3102.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
When Faramir and Boromir spend a snowy afternoon hunting for a horse
for their father, they learn more about the intricacies of fortune and
how it may so easily turn against any man.

Daybreak (591): Cinzia
URL: http://cinzia.livejournal.com/78610.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: chaste kissing between brothers
Romance Partners: Faramir/Boromir
An early morning in Ithilien, in the year 2999 of the Third Age. Two
brothers at the end of a forest, of night, and of childhood.

Child of Hope (97): Galadriel
URL: http://caras-galadhon.livejournal.com/225989.html
General, Reason for Rating: Oblique references to historical wartime
events, but no outright depictions of violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
Duty, responsibility and the admonishments of his mother are all that
stand between a youthful Boromir and a day better spent running
through his city.

Consolation (341): Isabeau of Greenlea
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=930
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In the aftermath of a crushing defeat, Boromir finds a way to make
Faramir feel better. Written for the Faramir Creation Day Challenge on
the HA list.


Shall We Dance? (93): Isabeau of Greenlea
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=867
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Fluff alert! Fluff alert! Lothiriel has just one wish for her
coming-out in Minas Tirith, and the only person who can help her is
her...Uncle Denethor? Denethor is rarely surprised, but the situation
he finds himself in is as startling to him as I was startled to find
myself writing a story from his POV!

Chance Encounter (5): przed
URL: http://przed.livejournal.com/135148.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Includes a battle scene with violence
included, but not graphically described.
Romance Partners: N/A
A young and headstrong Boromir runs into more trouble than he can
handle. Fortunately, a certain Ranger is there to lend assistance, and
a fledgling friendship is formed.

Scholarship (43): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7278
Teen, Reason for Rating: reference to information and lore concerning
sex, slight implications of/about sexual activity
Romance Partners: N/A

As Elboron leaves childhood behind, new possibilities open up that
beguile and bewilder all at once. Faramir and his son share a time of
transition in the early Fourth Age, when young men can look forward to
more than war.

Brotherhood (261): Violin Ghost
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5853
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Faramir sits by a river in Rohan and reflects on his lost brother.
Oneshot.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Races: Other Beings


SubCategory Races: Other Beings: General

Dispelling the Fog (642): fantasyfan
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1960&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The Professor left a few paragraphs out of the conversation on the
Barrow-downs.

BRIDGE: Pá Valaraucar ar Námier (415): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5793&cid=24890
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Námo and Olórin discuss a certain event involving the Maia. A
companion piece to 'DISGUISE: Emissaries'. Movieverse. Written for
'The Tolkien Tango' challenge at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

Old Man Willow (314): Nath
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7247
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated Teen for mild horror aspect of trees.
Romance Partners: N/A
What if Old Man Willow's motives in trying to trap four hobbits were
more sinister? An AU look at what might happen when the One Ring falls
into unexpected umm... hands.

Meant to Be (137): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5782&cid=24362
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A special stuffed piglet is made and Pippin and his mother know Tulip
was meant to be his. Told from Tulip's point of view.

Seven Sisters (388): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=23762
Teen, Reason for Rating: a French kiss, drunkenness, death
Romance Partners: N/A
It is hard to be The Took's son and it doesn't help when your youngest
sister and her friends love to tease you. Pippin has his fill of it
and runs off into the Green Hills, with a bottle of whisky, to get
away from it all. But strange things can happen in the hills on a
foggy autumn night.

Seven Stones and Seven Stars and One White Tree (121): shirebound
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5840
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The approaching Fourth Age is sensed through three very different
points of view. Three mini-chapters; book-verse.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Races: Villains


SubCategory Races: Villains: General

The Making of Werewolves (42): Ignoble Bard
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=221
General, Reason for Rating: talk of wolves eating people mentioned in
passing; also, torture of animals (nothing too graphic)
Romance Partners: N/A
Sauron creates werewolves on the Isle of Tol Sirion.

Dark Light (585): Makamu
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=1726
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some references to homosexual activity that
are not explicit, however.
Romance Partners: Melkor/Sauron
After being banished by the destruction of the Ring, Sauron muses on
his former life as Melkor's servant and lover.

Wormtongue (240): Mariole
URL:
http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=934&ageconsent=ok&warning=3
Mature, Reason for Rating: Violence, slash, interspecies, noncon,
horror, oral sex
Romance Partners: Gríma/Lotho, Lotho/Pervinca
Astoundingly dark fic. Lotho and Gríma reflect upon life under
Sharkey's rule.

This story is consistent with the "Devoted" universe. It features as a
background character a strong Paladin Took during the occupation of
the Shire.

Cat's Paws (58): pandemonium_213
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=158
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated Teen for mild horror
Romance Partners: N/A
Celebrimbor and Aulendil discuss brotherhood and the secrets of the
deep arts on an early summer evening in Ost-in-Edhil.

The Apprentice (52): pandemonium_213
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=151
Mature, Reason for Rating: Mature rating for a man's disturbed
thoughts and aberrant sexual predilections (pederasty but not
graphically described). Also rated Mature for violent imagery.
Romance Partners: N/A
An ambitious young Noldorin man of Ost-in-Edhil lands a coveted
appointment as an apprentice to the most skilled master smith of the
Gwaith-i-Mirdain: Istyar Aulendil. The apprentice's mentor, a prodigy
of the Aulënossë, has been sent to Middle-earth by the Valar and has
knowledge of exotic and wondrous technology. Istyar Aulendil also has
notoriously high standards. The apprentice must meet his mentor's
expectations if he is to become a journeyman and work on an important
new initiative.

The Captain's Mare (575): The Lauderdale
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7461
Mature, Reason for Rating: Orc-talk; four-letter words; bestiality
(non-graphic); and general creepiness
Romance Partners: n/a
This is one Orc's story of his time working the Mordor convoys. Not
all of them saw battle, after all.

Warnings for Orc-talk and four-letter words. Content is adult and
disturbing but non-graphic.



SubCategory: Races: Villains: Fixed-Length Ficlets

Gifts (594): Gloria Mundi
URL: http://www.freaky.nu/glorious/D251202j.htm
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Frodo/Smeagol if you squint
Smeagol watching Sam

Cold Be Hand and Heart and Bone (286): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3132
Teen, Reason for Rating: Story is intended to be scary.
Romance Partners: N/A
Something disturbs the eternal rest of the last prince of Cardolan.

Black Memory (603): mrkinch
URL: http://ontheqt.ws/mrkinch/fanfiction/else.htm#blackmemory
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Lúthien remembers Morgoth

The Waker (287): Nancy Brooke
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3521
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
What can something without language think? What sounds does it make?
And what wakes it in the deep?

Broken Star (54): pandemonium_213
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=159
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated Teen for non-graphic violence and
implied torture.
Romance Partners: N/A
Sauron's last request of Celebrimbor.

Expert Treasure Hunter (447): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/117475.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Smaug amasses his bed of treasure.

Orc Dreams (448): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/74392.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Violent imagery.
Romance Partners: N/A
Sting's light "smote the eyes of the orc like the glitter of cruel
stars in the terrible elf-countries, the dream of which was a cold
fear to all his kind" What do orcs dream of?

Check Ballots for Main Category: Times: First Age and Prior


SubCategory Times: First Age and Prior: General

Choices (184): brindlemom2
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3636
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Choices can be either painful or satisfying. No matter the final one,
it will ripple out to affect others.

Stars of the Lesser (74): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=248
Teen, Reason for Rating: nudity (non-sexual)
Romance Partners: n/a
One day, Pengolodh would pen the book we know as The Silmarillion, and
Celebrimbor would forge the Rings of Power. But at the start of the
First Age, still in their youths, Pengolodh meets his first Fëanorian
as Celebrimbor attempts to replicate Fëanor's greatest accomplishment:
harnessing light.

Surprise (131): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=277
Teen, Reason for Rating: discussion of sexuality between a married couple
Romance Partners: Mahtan/Istarnië; Nerdanel/Fëanor
Mahtan on the birth of his daughter Nerdanel: on lives changed and
dark destinies fulfilled.

Wind and Fire (539): elfscribe
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=234
Mature, Reason for Rating: m/m sexual encounters, some violence
Romance Partners: Manwe/Feanor
Manwe discovers both the delights and the dangers of assuming
corporeal form as he is drawn into a relationship with the brilliant,
prideful Feanor. In trying to dissuade Feanor from leaving the Undying
Lands, Manwe learns more than he would like about why Feanor created
the Silmarils and why they hold him enthralled.
An elemental clash of titans.

GOBLINS: The Herald's Summons (53): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5793&cid=24415
Teen, Reason for Rating: Discussion of killing in a war context
Romance Partners: Celeborn/Galadriel
On the heels of the first battle in the War of Wrath, Eönwë brings a
message of hope to three unsuspecting Elves. Written for 'The Tolkien
Tango' challenge at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

NIGHT and FOREST: A Glimpse of Beauty (554): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5793
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Lost in darkness and beset by unimaginable horrors, one of the Edain
finds beauty in the most unexpected place. Written for 'The Tolkien
Tango' challenge at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

Hearts Like the Sea (36): Ignoble Bard
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=263
Mature, Reason for Rating: Rating is R, for mature audiences, due to
scenes of sexual activity between two males, not graphic.
Romance Partners: Thingol/Cirdan
An adventurous Elwë and lonely Nowê form a friendship before the First
Age.

The Nightingale (404): Maeve Riannon
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=93
Teen, Reason for Rating: Because of a gory flashback just at the end
of the fic. Maybe I´m squeamish, but it´s better to be safe.
Romance Partners: N/A
Melian the Fire Dragon? Thingol the Nightingale? Dior´s teenage wisdom
cannot make sense of it at all. Not humour no, really! Story focusing
on Melian the Maia. (Note: I have taken the liberty to make up Dior´s
trips to Doriath. For that reason you may understand this as AU.)

Kementari (99): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/44129.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: vaguely disturbing themes - mild
Romance Partners: n/a
Some time after the destruction of the Two Trees, Yavanna reflects.

The Last Stand (82): Rhapsody
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=219
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated teens for non-graphic battle violence.
Romance Partners: n/a
During the final moments of the Nírnaeth Arnoediad, a captain and his
men rescue two elves during their last and desperate stand.



SubCategory: Times: First Age and Prior: House of Finwe

An Ordinary Woman (32): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=281&chapter=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: mild/implied sexuality and considerable
wine-induced inebriation
Romance Partners: N/A
The Lúthien of legend is the portrait of perfection. But what of the
real woman behind the tales? Finrod Felagund learns something of the
true nature of the Princess of Doriath and gets himself into trouble
as he sets off an event that will literally change the world.

Discretion (254): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=258
Mature, Reason for Rating: sexuality, both homosexual and heterosexual
Romance Partners: Maedhros/Finrod
During the Years of the Trees, the Noldor stand on the brink of a
divide between the houses of Fëanor and Fingolfin. Newly appointed to
the court, Maedhros and Finrod are attempting to heal the coming
fracture when Caranthir discovers something most unexpected about his
brother and cousin. Will he reveal what he knows and bring on the
downfall of the Noldor?

One Last Wish (323): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=328
Mature, Reason for Rating: sexuality
Romance Partners: Nerdanel/Fëanor
Shortly before the Darkening of Valinor, Fëanor returns briefly to
Nerdanel to beg one last wish of her.

If I Had One Wish (658): Ellie
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=272
Teen, Reason for Rating: some possibly mildly suggestive discussion.
Romance Partners: Indis/Finwe
Indis reveals her greatest wish.


Like Roses over a Fence (110): Ellie
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=207&chapter=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: discussion of situations that are a little
more mature, references to kinslaying and despair
Romance Partners: N/A
After the departure of their husbands and families, three wives of the
House of Finwë (Indis, Anairë, and Nerdanel) contemplate what brought
them to this fate.

Vodka (714): Ford of Bruinen
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=238&chapter=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rudeness and discussions about sex
Romance Partners: N/A
Maedhros and Maglor's first conversation after Fingon has saved
Maedhros from Thangorodrim.

The Pillar Perished Is (356): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7027
Teen, Reason for Rating: Contains references to battle and death.
Romance Partners: N/A
On the passage to Middle-earth, Fëanor's thoughts are no less
turbulent than the Sea. Vignette.

A Sleep Over (160): Phyncke
URL:
http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/P/phyncke/Cousins_Series/01_SleepOver.htm
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Galadriel comes for a sleep over to Aredhel's house to disastrous
consequence.

Courage (69): rhyselle
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5838&cid=24705
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Written for the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group's 'The Tolkien Tango'
challenge prompt 'Courage'.

In the caverns of Nargothrond, Finrod Felagund receives a visitor who
will change the course of his life. An oath sworn generations before
requires a choice that will shape the future of Middle-earth for ages
to come.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Times: Fourth Age and Beyond


SubCategory Times: Fourth Age and Beyond: General

Hope Remains (118): Baggins Babe
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4376&cid=24392
Teen, Reason for Rating: Children may be disturbed by the very brief
description of certain burial customs and the element of the supernatural.
Romance Partners: N/A
Following the passing of King Elessar the hobbits come to realise that
loved ones who pass into the next world may still linger to guard and
protect.

When the King Came Back (514): Cathleen
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7136&spordinal=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some mild descriptions of remembered violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
The reconciliation between Pippin and Paladin after the War is
sometimes rocky, but father and son gain peace at last.

Where Shadows Lay No More (358): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5897&cid=24911
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
During the coronation, Boromir returns to say farewell.

Riding the Waves (211): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1168&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo spends an anniversary in the waves.

Rekindling (255): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=250
Teen, Reason for Rating: character death, violence, mature themes
Romance Partners: Nerdanel/Fëanor
Fëanor and Nerdanel meet again at the end of the world. A tale of loss
and redemption.

Look Not With Longing (479): Dwimordene
URL: http://www.dwimordenespage.org/index.php?go=7&id=19&chapter=93
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
The Fourth Age was hard-won for those who fought the Dark Lord. But
that does not mean there are no regrets to confront. Faramir reflects
on what has been won and lost in the War of the Ring.

Somewhere I Have Never Traveled (578): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5241
Teen, Reason for Rating: Character death and mild language.
Romance Partners: n/a
At long last, Arwen comes to Mandos. Her reception, however, is not
quite what she expected. Part of my "Mortals in Mandos" series.

Aftermaths and Consequences (268): Gwynnyd
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=6727
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Much was damaged in the War, and many things changed afterwards.

Faeries (304): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=18511
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Young Faramir Took is visiting at Brandy Hall and has been teased by
some of the Brandybuck lads. Is what they are saying about Tooks and
Faeries true?

Seeing Stars (360): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7456
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
As Faramir celebrates the birth of his heir, old ties come to mind,
new ties are strengthened and, Faramir being Faramir even when
somewhat inebriated, history is considered.

Tales from Tol Eressëa (214): shirebound
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5787
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Short, gentle ficlets about the hobbits' possible experiences in the
West. Some chapters will be linked together, and some will be
stand-alone scenes. Characters include Frodo, Bilbo, Sam, Gandalf,
Elrond, Celebrían, and possibly others.



SubCategory: Times: Fourth Age and Beyond: Fixed-Length Ficlets

Journey's End (234): Ignoble Bard
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=6407
General, Reason for Rating: Drabble, nothing objectionable or graphic.
Romance Partners: Aragorn, Arwen
Drabble - Aragorn returns to Arwen at journey's end.

Fit for a King (217): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=2976
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Three friends and a horse.

The Birthday Blessing (687): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=24728
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
The Master tells us that the White Tree tended to bloom first on a
certain day. Here we see four celebrating that event.

A series of three related true drabbles.


No Regrets (490): Linda hoyland
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7175&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Aragorn asks Faramir an important question.

Old Friends (651): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/tag/oldfriends
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Gandalf finds that the peace of Valinor doesn't quite agree with him.

Birthday Outing (386): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/71785.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Aragorn celebrates his 200th birthday by getting back to his Ranger
roots with some close friends.

Supporting Acts (436): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/120278.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In the early fourth age, Faramir deals with the armourers in Minas Tirith.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Times: Late Third Age


SubCategory Times: Late Third Age: General

My Brother. My Captain. My King. (602): Amarok
URL: http://www.naiceanilme.com/viewstory.php?sid=1256&chapter=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: less violent than movie, but some events just
happened... (including character death)
Romance Partners: N/A
A few insights into Boromir's thoughts, fears, and hopes during the
journey of the Fellowship – movie-verse, with some added `missing scenes'.

Captain of Mordor (626): draylon
URL:
http://henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7445&SPOrdinal=1
Mature, Reason for Rating: The story contains stong language, moderate
levels of (non-explicit) violence and (non gratuitious; consensual)
sex scenes, which, though integral to the theme of the story
(interspecies homosexual romance) and plot may be offensive to some,
given that the one of the two main protagonists is human, while the
other is an orc. As the human involved is also married at the time the
story is set, an adulterous outcome is implied.
Romance Partners: Faramir/Shagrat
Post War-of-the-Ring, Captain Shagrat (an Orc) finds himself exhibited
as a fairground attraction, and (retrospectively) slashed with Faramir
of Gondor. A lengthy romance, following the familiar template of: `boy
meets / loses / finds / runs away again from / Uruk' slowly unfolds.
The story includes the usual elements of kidnapping, sex, violence,
and excessive swearing you'd expect from any story featuring Orcs.



Drawing the Eye (569): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7492
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Halbarad must watch his friend and lord battle a terrible enemy alone.

They Also Serve (365): Marta
URL: http://telperion-fic.livejournal.com/43398.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Arwen spends some time in the kitchens of Rivendell.

Hold To Hope (709): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5752&cid=24359
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Dispairing news often brings fear...but it is how we respond that
counts. Thranduil gets the news of Legolas going on the Quest.

Written for the Middle Earth Express Prompt 36: Fear


Before the Black Gate (45): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4052
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Before Pippin begins the greatest battle of his young life, he learns
that there is more than one kind of sustenance for a homesick and
worried hobbit.

Chance Encounter (203): Telcontar Rulz
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3289824/1/Chance_Encounter
Teen, Reason for Rating: Moderate level violence.
Romance Partners: N/A
The Fellowship find a stranger not of their world. Would he be of help
to them or would he hinder their quest? A Kingdom of Heaven/Lord of
the Rings crossover.

Oathbreakers (470): Thundera Tiger
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7125&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Feeling the taint of a dark Dunharrow night, Elladan and Elrohir
discuss Aragorn, Eowyn, Rohan, and those that haunt the Paths of the
Dead. Gapfiller for The Return of the King.

The Dooming of Small Hands (639): Thundera Tiger
URL:
http://henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7517&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
While Frodo recovers in Rivendell from his wounding at the hands of a
Morgul blade, Gandalf and Elrond debate the next step in the Ring's
journey. Sometimes the right decision feels a lot like betrayal.
Gapfiller for The Fellowship of the Ring.

Promise and Sorrow (607): Virtuella
URL: http://www.saltzenmund.co.uk/promise.pdf
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Six ordinary people from different parts of Middle Earth reflect on
how the War of the Ring has affected their fate - for better or for
worse. Canon characters and events have touched their lives, but the
speakers remain unnamed individuals. The monologues are linked by
shared themes and and motifs, and each monologue is mirrored by a partner.



SubCategory: Times: Late Third Age: General Fixed-Length Ficlets

Loudwater (63): Adaneth
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7399
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The POV of something that normally has no voice: the Bruinen and its
ford, on the way to the Sea.

The Kindly Airs (480): Dwimordene
URL: http://www.dwimordenespage.org/index.php?go=7&id=19&chapter=94
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
"'You left the East Wind to me,' said Gimli, 'but I will say naught of
it.'

"'That is as it should be,' said Aragorn. 'In Minas Tirith they endure
the East Wind, but they do not ask it for tidings." - "The Departure
of Boromir," TTT.

But the East Wind has also a voice that would be heard...

Renewal (208): Elena Tiriel
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7435&spordinal=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
A proud and ancient weapon is restored to its former might.


The Journey (604): foxrafer (csevans8)
URL: http://foxyfics.livejournal.com/26999.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin views the world outside of the Shire with a little trepidation
and a lot of determination.

Reflections in the Smoke (294): Raksha the Demon
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=4068
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A weary wizard wonders at fate, folly, and his own future.

Stewards (450): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/105721.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Gandalf told Denethor that he also was a steward - of a different kind.

The World Is Changing (719): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/122705.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The Sons of Elrond return to Rivendell after Sauron's downfall to find
life has changed forever.



SubCategory: Times: Late Third Age: Gondor

To Sleep, Perchance to Dream (496): Ariel/Auntie
Meesh/Budgielover/Cathleen/Dreamflower/Gryffinjack/kellyfrankenfield/Lindelea/Pearl
Took/Rosie Took/SlightlyTookish CoAuthors
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tooktalk/47901.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: angst and some violence, an OC character
death and mention of drug abuse
Romance Partners: N/A
A plot against the newly crowned King leads to possibly deadly
consequences for his smallest Guardsman; and disturbing questions
arise for the new Steward to answer, as the entire Fellowship rallies
around. Written as a group story by the PippinHealers mailing list.


In the Hands of the King (231): fantasyfan
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1373&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Happiness is a warm blanket. Aragorn cares for Frodo at Cormallen.

Wedding Nerves (48): Jay of Lasgalen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5572&cid=23427
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Aragorn is on the brink of his wedding to Arwen, and plagued by
courtiers, advisors and assistants - until Elladan and Elrohir take
control of things.

For the Want of ... (681): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5058&cid=25055
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
The Captains of the Army of the West have made the determination to
take the war before the Black Gate itself, and Guardsman Peregrin son
of Paladin explains to Lord Faramir why he feels compelled to be part
of the army.


The Lost Restored (59): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=24633
Teen, Reason for Rating: References self-doubt, violence, and what
might be disturbing medical procedures.
Romance Partners: n/a
Following the destruction of the Ring several were thought lost, then
found and retrieved with the labor of many.

And in at least three cases there was surprise to find that the
wakening they experienced wasn't necessarily what they'd anticipated....


Comes the moment to decide (418): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3589932/1/Comes_the_moment_to_decide
Teen, Reason for Rating: Violence,battle scene,injuries,angst,
nightmare visions
Romance Partners: n/a
During March 3019, many choices were made,some with tragic
consequences.What led Faramir,Denethor and Aragorn to act as they did?

Sing All Ye People! (249): Raksha the Demon
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7392&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A

Stand with Faramir on the walls of Minas Tirith on the day of Sauron's
Fall, and learn what meaning he found in the message of the Eagles' song.

(originally written for a Henneth-Annun e-list Yule challenge; 600
words as counted by MS Word)

The Warmth of Morning (148): Spindle Berry
URL: http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadSlashStory?storyID=671
Teen, Reason for Rating: The story has a slash pairing, and though it
does not contain explicit sexual material, there is a clearly implied
sexual relationship between the two main characters.
Romance Partners: Merry/Pippin
Pippin wakes up on the field of Cormallen, and Merry must look after him.



SubCategory: Times: Late Third Age: Gondor Drabbles

Forfeit (401): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://lady-branwyn.livejournal.com/92903.html
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Awaiting judgment for desertion and murder, Beregond faces another
difficult choice.

Steward's Trumpets (400): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://lady-branwyn.livejournal.com/122666.html
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Unsure of what he is seeking, Faramir returns to the scene of his
father's death.

What Goes Up (683): Dana
URL: http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/209694.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A simple exercise of up and down.

Recognition (481): Dwimordene
URL: http://www.dwimordenespage.org/index.php?go=7&id=34&chapter=8
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Eowyn
Beneath the shield, there is a maiden - and it takes a woman to know
the truth of her. Ioreth and Éowyn, for the 2006 Advent Calendar
prompt: "Éowyn."

Tying Notes (378): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3131
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Faramir at a reception of the Ambassador of Harad.

Tree of Knowledge (172): Nancy Brooke
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3756
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
What Denethor cannot bring himself to tell Boromir about the quest to
Rivendell. Critically bookverse.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Times: Mid Third Age


SubCategory Times: Mid Third Age: General

Lost and Found (23): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5643&cid=24237
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
While searching the library for ancient scrolls, Gandalf is assisted
by the smallest scholar in Minas Tirith.

Dirt and Gold (590): Empy
URL: http://empy.livejournal.com/177743.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Implied incestuous relationship between two
consenting adults.
Romance Partners: Éomer/Éowyn (implied)
What chance does he, Gríma Wormtongue, have when his rival suitor has
the benefit of kinship? The golden siblings of the Golden Hall only
have eyes for each other, it seems.

The Skills That Keep You Alive (434): Gwynnyd
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=7154&spordinal=10
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Written for a challenge prompt on "Juggling the Jewels of Feanor." It
is not only the most obvious skills that you need to draw on. often
the most obscure things are what you need the most to survive.

The Best Sword Ever (290): Linaewen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5199
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Two men are tied together over the years by memories of the "best
sword ever," and the desire they have to see it made whole once more.

The Weight of Power (325): Nefhiriel
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3363182/1/The_Weight_of_Power
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some violence (battle/torture/death of
non-canon characters).
Romance Partners: Thengel/Morwen
Years have passed since Aragorn came to Rohan, serving under the name
of Thorongil. Now, an unknown adversary threatens Rohan--and Aragorn,
as usual, is caught up in the middle of it.

An Autumn Fair in Halabor (165): Soledad
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5692
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated for implied rape and violence. Only
mentioned.
Romance Partners: Various m/f pairings between original characters.
The Wandering Elves, led by Gildor Inglorion, visit the Autumn Fair in
Halabor. Takes place after Ch. 7 of "The Shoemaker's Daughter".



SubCategory: Times: Mid Third Age: Eriador

If You Could See What I Hear (614): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5433
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin embarks on an adventure with his new friend, a knitted piglet
named Tulip, but wanders too far and becomes lost in the woodlands
near his family's farm. A frantic search ensues, and along the way
Pippin and Paladin learn the story of their faerie ancestor, and
discover there is an extraordinary reason for their journey.

Pippin and Tulip's Excellent Adventure (595): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5672&cid=24514
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Never leave a knitted piglet unattended!

A Place for Gandalf (391): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=2107
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Bilbo prepares for a guest, and for some changes in his life, as Frodo
comes to live with him and Gandalf comes to visit.

Cuts Gone Wrong (156): Dwimordene
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7095
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: n/a
For a Ranger, it's hard not to take a few wrong turns when even the
right road leads to such unexpected consequences.

Meddling (695): Dwimordene
URL:
http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Head.php?STid=810&PHPSESSID=a94dd1f5c2c79bd25f6d5ed14a9f116b
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
It may not be wise to meddle in the affairs of wizards, but sometimes
it is necessary. Gandalf finds himself in question after Aragorn's
departure for Rohan.

Star of Hope (34): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7401
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mild sexual content between a married couple
Romance Partners: Arathorn/Gilraen
Gilraen recalls a special night when she wished upon a star.

Chasing Blackie (655): Pearl Took
URL: http://stories.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=23525
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin is a muddy mess and his Ma gets quite the explanation of how he
got that way.

Comfort and Joy (656): Pearl Took
URL: http://stories.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=24028
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Another from Golden's seemingly endless supply of plot bunnies:

Pippin and Merry are staying at Bag End with Frodo. Pippin can't
sleep; his feet are too cold, then too hot, then he is hungry after
which he is too full with too much energy. Write about his and his
cousin's frustrations over losing a night's sleep.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Times: Modern Times


SubCategory Times: Modern Times: General

National Treasure (201): Baranduin
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=466
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: M/F
Two archaeologists, husband and wife, are searching for Templar
locations in modern-day Scotland. What they find is something else.

Summer Heat (363): chaotic_binky
URL: http://lotrfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?sid=9887&chapter=1
Mature, Reason for Rating: Violence, gore, reference to torture, death
of a character (an elfling), murder, madness and sex.
Romance Partners: Glorfindel/Erestor
Set in modern time. Glorfindel is a private detective who takes a
commission from a client he knew many years before. The client is
Erestor, who is in the middle of a murder mystery and the main
suspect. Told as a noir pulp fiction, from Glorfindel's point of view;
he uses flash backs from the past in Gondolin and Imladris to come to
terms with meeting his psychopathic long lost lover once again.

The Road Trip (410): Garnet Took
URL: http://garnet-took.livejournal.com/25916.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In our time, the hobbits decide to pay a cross-country visit to their
favorite fanfic writers. Strangeness ensues.

Into the Woods (593): Gloria Mundi
URL: http://viva-gloria.livejournal.com/42616.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: swearing; m/m kiss
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Sharpe
A river runs through a wood: on one side is Middle-Earth, on the other
a European battlefield ..

Trinity (51): pandemonium_213
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=132
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated Teen for coarse language.
Romance Partners: N/A
On July 19, 1945, a physicist finds himself in the Jornada del Muerto
Valley where he encounters two mysterious scientists who discuss the
responsibility and moral complexity entwined with powerful inventions.

Solid Frodo: Hobbit Espionage Action (413): Princess Artemis
URL: http://www.princessartemis.com/fiction/misc/mgslotr/msglotri.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Depiction of torture, moderate profanity
and offensive language, violence, vague sexual themes, occasional
crude humor.
Romance Partners: N/A
A parody crossover between LotR and Metal Gear Solid. Frodo, Sam,
Pippin, and Merry are trapped in Alaska and must take the place of
stealth veteran Solid Snake. They contend with killer soldiers and a
terrorist organization threatening to launch a nuclear missile on the
US. As well as bullet breathing metal dragons, invisible ninjas, fetch
quests, bottomless pockets, very big weapons, frustrated humans, one
pipe, and only ketchup and rations for second breakfast.

Dawn Twilight (182): viv
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=231
Teen, Reason for Rating: Lots of curse words, but probably nothing
your average teen hasn't heard (and used) before.
Romance Partners: N/A
Moira Eldolen, intrepid university upperclassman, learns that not all
elves went West. Some stayed right here. Such as, for instance, her
way-to-hawt linguistics professor, one Dr. Birdsong.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Times: Multi-Age


SubCategory Times: Multi-Age: General

WAR: A Promise Before Dying (55): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5793&cid=24484
Teen, Reason for Rating: Character death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Some promises take longer to fulfill than others. Gil-galad must wait
an entire Age to learn the outcome of one such promise. Written for
'The Tolkien Tango' challenge at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

The Craft of the Elven Smith (1): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5058&cid=23940
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Fëanor/Nerdanel; Celeborn/Galadriel; Drogo/Primula;
Aragorn/Arwen
Fëanor's obsession with the Silmarils he'd created and his destructive
vow have served to rend at Aman itself, as well as leaving his family
in tatters. To help restore the balance, the Valar would see the
remaining Noldor smith within the Undying Lands at work, for much will
be needed as those now dwelling within Middle Earth fight evil as they
find it.

Fulfilling Oaths (332): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5786&cid=24383
Teen, Reason for Rating: some violence
Romance Partners: N/A
Finrod doubts his strength after falling before Sauron's throne at
Tol-in-Gaurhoth. After Finrod's death, Beren considers the Ring of
Felagund given to his father and over the years it is passed down
until a mysterious messenger arrives in Aman.

A Day in Time (230): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=24283
Teen, Reason for Rating: One character is in labor with a child and
implied sexuality.
Romance Partners: Merry/Estella, Gormadoc/Malva, Gorbadoc/Belladonna
Merry has a series of odd dreams, but were they merely dreams or an
interesting opportunity to learn about his ancestors and the meaning
of love? Written as part of a Marigold's Challenges Yule Story
exchange - written for Pippinfan1988.



SubCategory: Times: Multi-Age: Fixed-Length Ficlets

Collecting Hearts I, II, III & VI (516): Elen Kortirion
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/tolkien_weekly/426585.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Moments of joy and sorrow in the life of Lord Elrond and his family -
prompted by playing cards and the suit 'Hearts'

Feelings of Superiority (362): Gwynnyd
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=6671
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: n/a
Answer to a challenge on 'tolerance and discrimination.' I could not
decide which culture to showcase, so here are six drabbles - three for
men and three for elves - on the topic of equality and acceptance or
lack thereof.

Flame of Life (114): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3776
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
If the Imperishable Flame could speak...

Flickers (390): Meril
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=5185
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Fëanor/Nerdanel
A collection of drabbles about Nerdanel and Fëanor.

Birthday Double Drabble (526): PipMer
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5636&cid=24919
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Merry wishes Pippin a happy birthday at two different points in his
life. Written for Llinos' birthday.

An Elf-lord Revealed (406): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/121401.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: References to battle and death.
Romance Partners: N/A
A series of drabbles about Glorfindel. Gandalf described him as "one
of the mighty of the Firstborn... an Elf-lord of a house of princes."
He fell during the flight from Gondolin, but Middle-earth had not done
with him. Through the long years, his fate was woven with both the
mortal and immortal branches of Turgon's line.

Possessing the greatest powers (387): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/119638.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Four drabbles about the Three Elven Rings: their forging, and what
each of the bearers felt when the One Ring was destroyed and the power
of the Rings was unmade.

Check Ballots for Main Category: Times: Second and Early Third Age


SubCategory Times: Second and Early Third Age: General

Long Memories (310): Bodkin
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4474
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Why does Taryatur appear to dislike Legolas so much? Some apparently
incomprehensible feelings have their roots in memories so far distant
that only those who were there could begin to understand. As the
Valar's Host endure the last of their time east of the sea, a Noldo
makes the acquaintance of a future king of Lasgalen.

Faithful (105): Dwimordene
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3721
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: n/a
With war looming, the Prince of Dol Amroth has a decision to make.

U elyë, Ar-Pharazôn (486): Elitihien
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=1395
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Tar-Miriel's thoughts towards her husband Ar-Pharazon before the
sinking of Numenor.

The Last Messenger: A Tale of Numenor (8): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5730
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some non-graphic depiction of violence,
implied torture but nothing specific.
Romance Partners: m/f
Twenty-four years before the Downfall, Isildur lies near death after
stealing a seed of the White Tree, Nimloth, and the Valar have sent a
lone elf to the island on one final mission, a mission that may very
well cost him his life. This story features my OC Laurendil from my
story "Elf, Interrupted: Book One: Glorfindel Redux".

Nightfall (87): Jael
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=7260
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated Teen for battles scenes
Romance Partners: N/A
In the aftermath of Oropher's death at the Dagorlad, Thranduil takes a
desperate gamble to prevent further loss of Great Greenwood's troops.
A sequel to The Rose in the Fisted Glove. Thranduil, Galion, Original
characters. Drama/Angst. Rated PG-13 for battle scenes.


Whatever Harm Encroached (708): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5752&cid=24358
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
A hunter searches for his prey in the frozen forest of Mirkwood during
the Long Winter of 2759.

Written for the Middleearth Express Prompt: Cold.



Moon of the Sea (213): pandemonium_213
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=315
Mature, Reason for Rating: Mature for sexual content.
Romance Partners: Elendil/Elendil's wife
There are any number of unnamed women in Tolkien's canon who surely
played important roles behind the scenes. One of these women is
Elendil's wife, the queen of Arnor and the mother of Isildur and
Anárion. This series of ficlets explores my interpretation of this
unsung queen.

The Strength of Men (584): Savageseraph
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/sons_of_gondor/461412.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Dark themes.
Romance Partners: Elrond/Isildur
What happened between Elrond and Isildur after Isildur refused to cast
the Ring into the fire?

A Perfect Impression (494): weepingnaiad
URL: http://parma.littlebalrog.com/viewstory.php?sid=50
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A first impression changes everything...