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***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=3\
02
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=2\
69&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&SPOrdina\
l=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. In the trenches of the Western Front, a lifelong journey is
begun.

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&SPOrdina\
l=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&SPOrdina\
l=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&SPOrdina\
l=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&spordina\
l=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=3\
39
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=8\
7
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=2\
35
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.



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