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Msg# 9171
Check Ballot #2 - First Age and Prior Posted by aure\_enteluva July 09, 2008 - 13:34:39 Topic ID# 9171Check 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=2\
48
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=2\
77
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=2\
34
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=2\
63
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=9\
3
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=2\
19
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=2\
81&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=2\
58
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=3\
28
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=2\
72
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=2\
07&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=2\
38&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_SleepOv\
er.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.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
***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=2\
48
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=2\
77
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=2\
34
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=2\
63
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=9\
3
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=2\
19
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=2\
81&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=2\
58
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=3\
28
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=2\
72
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=2\
07&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=2\
38&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_SleepOv\
er.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.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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