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"I am the last man to undervalue Bard the Bowman," said the Master warily (for Bard now stood close beside him). "He has tonight earned an eminent place in the roll of the benefactors of our town; and he is worthy of many imperishable songs. But, why O People?"-and here the Master rose to his feet and spoke very loud and clear -- "why do I get all your blame? For what fault am I to be deposed? Who aroused the dragon from his slumber, I might ask? Who obtained of us rich gifts and ample help, and led us to believe that old songs could come true? Who played on our soft hearts and our pleasant fancies? What sort of gold have they sent down the river to reward us? Dragon-fire and ruin! From whom should we claim the recompense of our damage, and aid for our widows and orphans?"

Fire and Water, The Hobbit

 

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bullet Till Death Reunites Us by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 4/16/2025
Théodred had never thought he would die thus. Nor had he expected to meet another—after death.
Humor; A non-traditional ghost story; Canon compliant so long as one ignores cause of death and ghosts; Fix-It—But I'm not going to change any book-canon for it; Yet more urban legends about Elvish lineage.
Based on Tolkien’s writings, not the film trilogy.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 4/16/2025
bullet The Unquenchable Light by Virtuella Last Updated: 4/16/2025
Another ten thousand Easterlings would have easily swung the war for Sauron. But fortunately the East is not just full of evil people. Welcome to the Land of Kûz, where the Archseraph rules with a hand of silk, where dragons are kindly spirits, where wine and tea and coffee flow, and where the fate of Middle-earth hung in the balance, though the West didn't know it.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 24 Published: 7/15/2024
bullet Family Matters by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/14/2025
Another deleted story that has popped up on the schedule to be re-posted. Sent on a routine errand, one of Pippin's cousins disappears. (A "Young Thain" story set during Pippin's early years as Thain.) The search begins. (c/w: Angst)
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 7 Published: 1/26/2025
bullet Thain by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/14/2025
Paladin Took was a farmer's son; his grandfather had left the Great Smials, renouncing the life of the Great Smials Tooks, along with the succession to the Thainship. He was never meant to be Thain, no more than was Bucca of the Marish... New "Bucca" chapter posted in honour of Larner's birthday.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 46 Published: 6/16/2004
bullet The Rescue by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/14/2025
When Lotho Sackville-Baggins turned his eye on Odovacar Bolger's fortune and landholdings, Odo found himself seeking a refuge for his only daughter. This is the story of how Estella Bolger took on a new name and identity, and hid amongst the Tooks during the Troubles. Final chapter added.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 27 Published: 11/22/2008
bullet Relapse by Periantari Last Updated: 4/12/2025
What if Faramir used being busy as an excuse and cover to how he really felt during and after the time of coronation? What if PTSD weighs down on him far more than he cared to admit and others failed to notice? What if there was lingering Black Breath that was unrecognized? A story to give him some comfort from the hobbits, Aragorn, Imrahil and of course Éowyn. Appearances also from Gandalf, Galadriel, Arwen, Legolas, Gimli, Eomer , Beregond and OFC. UPDATE 4/12/25 Chapter 20-What We Are Holding
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 21 Published: 8/22/2023
bullet The Michel Delving Mathom House by Periantari Last Updated: 4/12/2025
My collection of ficlets which are usually written as short mathoms for friends on Livejournal. UPDATE 3/27/25: "Of Darkness and Hope" Faramir/Eowyn post-Quest, "Of Healing, Memory, and Moving On" (Merry and Pippin) for Grey_wonderer's birthday "The Hobbit child of 3021" for Shirebound's birthday UPDATE 4/12 "A Special Birthday"
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 29 Published: 2/4/2006
bullet All Work and No Play by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/11/2025
(or The Thrum of Tookish Bowstrings, Part 2) Re-post of deleted story. This story has long been hinted at under the working title Farry and Ferdi Go to Gondor, and several excerpts have been published under various titles. When the son of Thain Peregrin wishes to trace his father's journeys, trouble follows. (Thanks to Larner for beta-reading the earliest chapters.) Lots of hobbity light talk in progress... New chapter: The New Travellers reach the small dell.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 16 Published: 1/26/2025
bullet Steelsheen by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 4/10/2025
When Éowyn was fourteen, one spoke of her likeness to Steelsheen—her grandmother, Morwen of Lossarnach. She wondered why, and so began her quiet quest to learn more of the lady from the South—one that would shape her for years to come.
Based on Tolkien’s writings, not the film trilogy.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 13 Published: 3/25/2025
bullet Jewels by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/9/2025
From the "Scouring of the Shire" to the Grey Havens, and beyond... because the original Story ended much too abruptly for this reader's satisfaction. Originally published in March 2003 elsewhere; revised chapters are being posted here as beta comments are incorporated. (Thanks, PSW, for reminding me that the story remained unfinished here.) New chapter: Diamond and Pippin become parents, and the Gamgees visit the Hall.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 46 Published: 8/13/2004
bullet Destiny's Child by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 4/9/2025
Éowyn finds herself away from the home of her birth and living at court. Orphaned with her brother, they go to live in Edoras, in the Golden Hall. She doesn't fit in with court life. She wants to fight and live a life people keep telling her can't be hers. This is her story. Eowyn has endlessly fascinated me The inspiration for the first chapter came from Lindelea when during a discussion taking place the review section about how Eowyn became a shieldmaiden. All chapters now REPOSTED.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 25 Published: 1/20/2025
bullet Dreams Wrought by Larner Last Updated: 4/8/2025
In a matter of days his life has been turned upside-down, as he learns his true parentage, the name granted to him at birth, his place in the outer world, and his possible destiny--and he sees the woman who stirs his heart. Only--what must he do not only to win her heart but to gain the right to court her at all?
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 4/8/2025
bullet Realizing Attractions by Larner Last Updated: 4/7/2025
What might happen when a Hobbit who recognizes he is aging and a young Elvish woman find themselves each drawn to the other?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/30/2025
bullet Like Swords by PSW Last Updated: 4/6/2025
Short tales of the Northern Dúnedain, beginning the evening after the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. Always technically complete, since these are mostly one shots, but I will add more as the stories come to me. (Thanks to Itarille for her encouragement on this particular topic. :-)
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/16/2025
bullet Ladies' Guide to Middle-earth's Eligible Bachelors by Virtuella Last Updated: 3/26/2025
Because if you do find yourself transported to Middle-earth, you really need to be sure to pick the right man. ;-) This is an old fic of mine, and I realised I've never posted it here.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/26/2025
bullet The Tenth Walker by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/24/2025
Bill the Pony gave my elbow yet another nudge this morning, causing me to spill my tea, and he licked up all the sugar from the bowl, and is likely to make a complete nuisance of himself if I don't write down his story. Chapters are about as long as a pony's attention span. New: The Watcher in the Water makes its appearance. Final chapter posted. TBC in The Way Home.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 129 Published: 6/15/2005
bullet Drabbles by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/18/2025
Drabble, by definition, a story told in exactly 100 words, plus an optional title of 15 words or less. Quite a challenge. New drabble set added in response to a reader's request: How do others respond to the Hobbits' Remembering Day custom? Angst warning: character death.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 54 Published: 8/14/2003
bullet The King and the Steward by Itarille Last Updated: 3/13/2025
Aragorn and Faramir, in the early days of their burgeoning friendship. With cameos from Húrin of the Keys, Gandalf, the hobbits, and Lady Ivriniel, who has deigned to make an appearance. Chapters 8 to 12 feature the Dunedain of the North.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 1/16/2025
bullet My Collection of Drabbles by Periantari Last Updated: 3/12/2025
Drabbles (100 to 300 word ficlets) Character ranges from hobbits to wizards to men to dwarves to elves. 3/13/24- "Beacon" drabbles- Finduilas (First Age), Beregond 3/29/24 Tribble "A Sign of Hope" NEW 9/29 a pair of drabbles "Uneasiness" and "Like a Father" 3/3/25 "No More Doubt" UPDATE 3/12 Drabble series for the "Bring me Sunshine" prompt featuring hobbits Chapters 127-131
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 131 Published: 4/4/2005
bullet One Who Sticks Closer than a Brother by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/6/2025
Follow-on from A Matter of Appearances. A story exploring friendship, as lived by one of Pippin's cousins in Pippin's early years as Thain. Final chapter added.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 64 Published: 9/11/2006
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