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| 2004 | - | - | - | 182 | 1042 | 655 | 89 | 25 | 263 | 362 | 316 | 285 |
| 2005 | 189 | 56 | 107 | 538 | 347 | 446 | 97 | 276 | 194 | 358 | 565 | 136 |
| 2006 | 231 | 66 | 27 | 76 | 117 | 139 | 127 | 56 | 67 | 66 | 159 | 79 |
| 2007 | 20 | 25 | 7 | - | 29 | 72 | 99 | 143 | 3 | 185 | 83 | 103 |
| 2008 | 56 | 13 | 3 | 54 | 240 | 141 | 274 | 77 | 51 | 60 | 90 | 106 |
| 2009 | 28 | 3 | - | 39 | 194 | 101 | 72 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 36 | 24 |
| 2010 | 67 | - | 1 | 4 | 103 | 138 | 129 | 32 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 30 |
| 2011 | 1 | - | 17 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 90 | 61 | 32 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
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Story ID: 286 · "Discretion" by Bodkin · (Other Fiction: Medium Length)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Genres: Humor
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4025
Story Summary: Why do the sons of Elrond express their frustration in
the secret tongue of the dwarves? Do they know what they are saying? Was
Celebrian in the know? Then Elrond was a lore-master. . . whereas
Celeborn was not called 'the Wise' for nothing. Why did Gimli feel the
need to educate Legolas? And what did Aragorn think? Who knew who else
knew? What might the twins then choose to do about it all? Galadriel was
less than pleased with Legolas . . . And the twins are scheming.
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Story ID: 224 · "Peace Comes Dropping Slow" by Songspinner · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG Issues of aging and death (not, however, in the story itself)
First Choice Category Races: Hobbits
Story's URL:
http://talechallenge28.livejournal.com/4398.html?view=45102#t45102
Story Summary: In caring for Diamond near the end of her life, Pippin
finds he needs guidance making a decision he's put off for some time.
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Story ID: 223 · "A Whisper From Across the Sea" by Gryffinjack · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Hobbits
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4617&cid=18435
Story Summary: On the anniversary of Merrys stabbing of the Witch King,
Frodo has to find a way to help Sam, Merry, and Pippin, especially his
cousins, whom he would never see again.
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Story ID: 202 · "For Love of the Lord of the White Tree" by Legolass ·
(Other Fiction: Epic)
Rating: PG-13 There are some fighting scenes in a couple of chapters
where blood is drawn.
First Choice Category Genres: Drama (includes Angst)
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3394
Story Summary: The greatest of kings can be overwhlemed by the weight
of responsibility. The greatest of friendships can be threatened by an
unexpected challenge emerging from the shadows of the past. And Aragorn
and Leoglas face both.
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Story ID: 315 · "Oaths Foresworn" by Rhapsody · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG character death
First Choice Category Times: First Age
Story's URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=1809
Story Summary: On the docks of the Mouth of Sirion, Maglor finds his
brother Amrod injured. What transpired between them before Amrod passed
away?
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Story ID: 230 · "That Which Cannot Be Put Into Words" by Pearl Took ·
(Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Times: The Great Years
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=17335
Story Summary: Pippin and a female Elf in Lorien learn how to
communicate even though neither speaks the other's language.
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Story ID: 188 · "What Goes Around" by GamgeeFest · (Other Fiction: Short
Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Genres: Humor
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2282&cid=14758
Story Summary: While waiting for company to arrive and watching their
children play, Pippin tells Merry about another family gathering that
went horribly wrong.
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Story ID: 160 · "The Gift" by Dot · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG Rated for some angst and mild references to suffering.
First Choice Category Races: Elves
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3917&cid=15177
Story Summary: Thranduil gives Legolas a gift of a little wood-elf magic.
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Story ID: 94 · "The White Tree" by Linda Hoyland · (Other Fiction: Short
Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Men
Story's URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3899
Story Summary: A few weeks after his coronation, Aragorn fears that the
wedded bliss he longs for will never be his. But the sign that heralds
the fulfillment of his desire could also destroy Aragorn's still fragile
bond with his Steward.
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Story ID: 132 · "In Stitches" by Pearl Took · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Hobbits
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4540
Story Summary: How Pippin came to acquire a certain hobby he has.
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Story ID: 226 · "If I Had It All Again To Do" by Pearl Took · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Times: Fourth Age and Beyond
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3844
Story Summary: A hobbit thinks about his life's choices.
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Story ID: 228 · "The Remains of Power" by Pearl Took · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Other
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4343
Story Summary: Saruman takes stock of what he has left after the Ents
destroy Isengard.
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Story ID: 292 · "The Stories of Our People" by Pearl Took · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Times: Fourth Age and Beyond
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3670
Story Summary: How Tolkien may have come to write about the Hobbits of
the Shire and their adventures.
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Story ID: 192 · "Mathom" by Perelleth · (Other Fiction: Medium Length)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Genres: Humor
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4575
Story Summary: Erestor has a difficult day trying to keep a Wizard, a
Hobbit and thirteen dwarves away from certain residents during Midsummer
celebrations in Imladris, with Elladan and Elrohirs enthusiastic
support. Meanwhile, Glorfindel only wants a well-earned repose and
Elrond fears for his wine.
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Story ID: 39 · "Years After and a Sea Between" by Dana · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG Rated PG for slash content.
First Choice Category Genres: Alternate Universe
Story's URL: http://www.livejournal.com/users/the_danamark/36176.html
Story Summary: It isn't that he's longing for the sea... (Later on in
his life, Pippin wonders about the sea.)
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Story ID: 165 · "Beech Leaves" by Redheredh · (Other Fiction: Medium Length)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Elves
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3813
Story Summary: A Silvan elf is reborn from the Halls of Mandos in Aman.
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Story ID: 280 · "Kissing is Different" by Lady Bluejay · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG-13 Sexual thoughts
First Choice Category Genres: Romance
Story's URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2441720/1/
Story Summary: In the last year of the Third Age, Éomer, King of Rohan,
Lord of the Mark wed Lothíriel of Dol Amroth, Princess of the Realm of
Gondor. That is all Tolkien tells us, although the friendship between
Imrahil, Prince of Dol Amroth, Éomer and Aragorn is well documented.
Much has been written about their possible romance. Was it love? Was it
a purely political alliance? This is the first in a short series that
looks at different scenarios. In this story Eomer finds someone
surprising in the stables.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 281 · "Counting the Days" by Lady Bluejay · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG-13 Sexual Discussion
First Choice Category Genres: Romance
Story's URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2747661/1/
Story Summary: In the last year of the Third Age, Éomer, King of Rohan,
Lord of the Mark wed Lothíriel of Dol Amroth, Princess of the Realm of
Gondor. That is all Tolkien tells us. Much has been written about their
possible romance. Was it love? Was it a purely political alliance? This
is the fourth in a short series that looks at different scenarios. In
this story Eomer and Lthiriel are betrothed but they have never met.
Eomer is on his way to meet her for the first time - very reluctantly
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Story ID: 278 · "A Rohan Ghost Story" by Katzilla · (Other Fiction: Epic)
Rating: PG-13 Strong violence, adult themes, gore, dark imagery, major
battle scenes; Implied Rape
First Choice Category Genres: Action/Adventure
Story's URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1660421/1/
Story Summary: In the first winter of his reign, King Éomer encounters
an enemy who has carefully planned his revenge on the young ruler and
the Riddermark...
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Story ID: 293 · "Those Also Serve Who Stand and Wait" by Haleth · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG Mature emotional themes.
First Choice Category Times: First Age
Story's URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=1605
Story Summary: Fingolfin's younger sister, an Exile on Tol Eressëa,
muses on the joys and sorrows of her time in Middle-earth.
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Story ID: 314 · "Beneath the Hollow Hill" by Haleth · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG-13 Mature themes.
First Choice Category Races: Elves
Story's URL:
http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=704&sid=1c3d392f62ab01bc15af41a18bf40016
Story Summary: Maglor spends an evening with a hauntingly familiar people.
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Story ID: 199 · "Today" by annmarwalk · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG-13 m/m sexual activity, non-graphic
First Choice Category Genres: Romance
Story's URL: http://annmarwalk.livejournal.com/34002.html
Story Summary: Prince Theodred of Rohan prepares for the arrival of an
eagerly-awaited guest.
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Story ID: 200 · "For the Moon to Lead, and All the Stars to Follow" by
annmarwalk · (Other Fiction: Other Fixed-Length Ficlet)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Genres: Romance
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3442&cid=13044
Story Summary: "He smiles and leads her, tender as a lover, to the
dance. " A dowager lady of Minas Tirith considers love and loss.
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Story ID: 311 · "Too Few Words" by annmarwalk · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Dwarves
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4451
Story Summary: When Gimli returns to the Lonely Mountain to recruit
artisans for Minas Tirith and Aglarond, one dwarf-maid must make a
difficult choice.
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Story ID: 401 · "The Age of Men" by Marta · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Interspecies Interaction
Story's URL: http://www.freewebs.com/aure/theageofmen.htm
Story Summary: Treebeard's rather rambling thoughts just before his last
parting with Merry and Pippin.
Rating: G
First Choice Category Genres: Humor
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4025
Story Summary: Why do the sons of Elrond express their frustration in
the secret tongue of the dwarves? Do they know what they are saying? Was
Celebrian in the know? Then Elrond was a lore-master. . . whereas
Celeborn was not called 'the Wise' for nothing. Why did Gimli feel the
need to educate Legolas? And what did Aragorn think? Who knew who else
knew? What might the twins then choose to do about it all? Galadriel was
less than pleased with Legolas . . . And the twins are scheming.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 224 · "Peace Comes Dropping Slow" by Songspinner · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG Issues of aging and death (not, however, in the story itself)
First Choice Category Races: Hobbits
Story's URL:
http://talechallenge28.livejournal.com/4398.html?view=45102#t45102
Story Summary: In caring for Diamond near the end of her life, Pippin
finds he needs guidance making a decision he's put off for some time.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 223 · "A Whisper From Across the Sea" by Gryffinjack · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Hobbits
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4617&cid=18435
Story Summary: On the anniversary of Merrys stabbing of the Witch King,
Frodo has to find a way to help Sam, Merry, and Pippin, especially his
cousins, whom he would never see again.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 202 · "For Love of the Lord of the White Tree" by Legolass ·
(Other Fiction: Epic)
Rating: PG-13 There are some fighting scenes in a couple of chapters
where blood is drawn.
First Choice Category Genres: Drama (includes Angst)
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3394
Story Summary: The greatest of kings can be overwhlemed by the weight
of responsibility. The greatest of friendships can be threatened by an
unexpected challenge emerging from the shadows of the past. And Aragorn
and Leoglas face both.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 315 · "Oaths Foresworn" by Rhapsody · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG character death
First Choice Category Times: First Age
Story's URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=1809
Story Summary: On the docks of the Mouth of Sirion, Maglor finds his
brother Amrod injured. What transpired between them before Amrod passed
away?
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 230 · "That Which Cannot Be Put Into Words" by Pearl Took ·
(Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Times: The Great Years
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=17335
Story Summary: Pippin and a female Elf in Lorien learn how to
communicate even though neither speaks the other's language.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 188 · "What Goes Around" by GamgeeFest · (Other Fiction: Short
Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Genres: Humor
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2282&cid=14758
Story Summary: While waiting for company to arrive and watching their
children play, Pippin tells Merry about another family gathering that
went horribly wrong.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 160 · "The Gift" by Dot · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG Rated for some angst and mild references to suffering.
First Choice Category Races: Elves
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3917&cid=15177
Story Summary: Thranduil gives Legolas a gift of a little wood-elf magic.
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Story ID: 94 · "The White Tree" by Linda Hoyland · (Other Fiction: Short
Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Men
Story's URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3899
Story Summary: A few weeks after his coronation, Aragorn fears that the
wedded bliss he longs for will never be his. But the sign that heralds
the fulfillment of his desire could also destroy Aragorn's still fragile
bond with his Steward.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 132 · "In Stitches" by Pearl Took · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Hobbits
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4540
Story Summary: How Pippin came to acquire a certain hobby he has.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 226 · "If I Had It All Again To Do" by Pearl Took · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Times: Fourth Age and Beyond
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3844
Story Summary: A hobbit thinks about his life's choices.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 228 · "The Remains of Power" by Pearl Took · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Other
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4343
Story Summary: Saruman takes stock of what he has left after the Ents
destroy Isengard.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 292 · "The Stories of Our People" by Pearl Took · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Times: Fourth Age and Beyond
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3670
Story Summary: How Tolkien may have come to write about the Hobbits of
the Shire and their adventures.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 192 · "Mathom" by Perelleth · (Other Fiction: Medium Length)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Genres: Humor
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4575
Story Summary: Erestor has a difficult day trying to keep a Wizard, a
Hobbit and thirteen dwarves away from certain residents during Midsummer
celebrations in Imladris, with Elladan and Elrohirs enthusiastic
support. Meanwhile, Glorfindel only wants a well-earned repose and
Elrond fears for his wine.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 39 · "Years After and a Sea Between" by Dana · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG Rated PG for slash content.
First Choice Category Genres: Alternate Universe
Story's URL: http://www.livejournal.com/users/the_danamark/36176.html
Story Summary: It isn't that he's longing for the sea... (Later on in
his life, Pippin wonders about the sea.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 165 · "Beech Leaves" by Redheredh · (Other Fiction: Medium Length)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Elves
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3813
Story Summary: A Silvan elf is reborn from the Halls of Mandos in Aman.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 280 · "Kissing is Different" by Lady Bluejay · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG-13 Sexual thoughts
First Choice Category Genres: Romance
Story's URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2441720/1/
Story Summary: In the last year of the Third Age, Éomer, King of Rohan,
Lord of the Mark wed Lothíriel of Dol Amroth, Princess of the Realm of
Gondor. That is all Tolkien tells us, although the friendship between
Imrahil, Prince of Dol Amroth, Éomer and Aragorn is well documented.
Much has been written about their possible romance. Was it love? Was it
a purely political alliance? This is the first in a short series that
looks at different scenarios. In this story Eomer finds someone
surprising in the stables.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 281 · "Counting the Days" by Lady Bluejay · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG-13 Sexual Discussion
First Choice Category Genres: Romance
Story's URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2747661/1/
Story Summary: In the last year of the Third Age, Éomer, King of Rohan,
Lord of the Mark wed Lothíriel of Dol Amroth, Princess of the Realm of
Gondor. That is all Tolkien tells us. Much has been written about their
possible romance. Was it love? Was it a purely political alliance? This
is the fourth in a short series that looks at different scenarios. In
this story Eomer and Lthiriel are betrothed but they have never met.
Eomer is on his way to meet her for the first time - very reluctantly
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 278 · "A Rohan Ghost Story" by Katzilla · (Other Fiction: Epic)
Rating: PG-13 Strong violence, adult themes, gore, dark imagery, major
battle scenes; Implied Rape
First Choice Category Genres: Action/Adventure
Story's URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1660421/1/
Story Summary: In the first winter of his reign, King Éomer encounters
an enemy who has carefully planned his revenge on the young ruler and
the Riddermark...
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 293 · "Those Also Serve Who Stand and Wait" by Haleth · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG Mature emotional themes.
First Choice Category Times: First Age
Story's URL: http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=1605
Story Summary: Fingolfin's younger sister, an Exile on Tol Eressëa,
muses on the joys and sorrows of her time in Middle-earth.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 314 · "Beneath the Hollow Hill" by Haleth · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG-13 Mature themes.
First Choice Category Races: Elves
Story's URL:
http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=704&sid=1c3d392f62ab01bc15af41a18bf40016
Story Summary: Maglor spends an evening with a hauntingly familiar people.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 199 · "Today" by annmarwalk · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG-13 m/m sexual activity, non-graphic
First Choice Category Genres: Romance
Story's URL: http://annmarwalk.livejournal.com/34002.html
Story Summary: Prince Theodred of Rohan prepares for the arrival of an
eagerly-awaited guest.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 200 · "For the Moon to Lead, and All the Stars to Follow" by
annmarwalk · (Other Fiction: Other Fixed-Length Ficlet)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Genres: Romance
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3442&cid=13044
Story Summary: "He smiles and leads her, tender as a lover, to the
dance. " A dowager lady of Minas Tirith considers love and loss.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 311 · "Too Few Words" by annmarwalk · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Dwarves
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4451
Story Summary: When Gimli returns to the Lonely Mountain to recruit
artisans for Minas Tirith and Aglarond, one dwarf-maid must make a
difficult choice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Story ID: 401 · "The Age of Men" by Marta · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category Races: Interspecies Interaction
Story's URL: http://www.freewebs.com/aure/theageofmen.htm
Story Summary: Treebeard's rather rambling thoughts just before his last
parting with Merry and Pippin.
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