GIL-GALAD'S PROGENY

authors preface

This section explains the plot, differences between the fanfic and the books/movies, and gives explanations/warnings.

Genre: Romance - Action/Adventure - Drama

updates

12/3/06

I let the story die for a LONG time. In fact, I thought I would never return to it because I forgot the e-mail and password I used for this account! But ALAS! I remember that information, and I am inspired to return to this story. I am going to revise (a lot) and add more chapters soon. I am sorry to those that read my story so long ago and hoped I would continue it. Well, now I am! So, here you are.

ALSO NOTE: Some people may be annoyed with the long preface. That's fine. If you want to dive into the story without really knowing much about it, then go ahead. Just don't complain to me if you are confused!

the idea

The name of this fanfic is name for a very obvious reason. (You'll find that out soon enough!.)

I thought of this story line, soon after reading The Silmarillion, and wanted to write (err...type) right away! I had been wanting to do a 'girl from 21st century thrown into Middle-Earth' thing, but it was so...over used. So now I improved it:

A teenage girl from 'New-Earth' (Middle-Earth in the future) it thrown into Middle-Earth only to discover her true heritage, and why she was in New-Earth.

Ok ok...even now, this story is pretty cliché...but it has A LOT of original stuff too, so it shouldn't annoy too many people...I hope.

Just so people don't freak out...

YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE HAD READ THE SILMARILLION TO UNDERSTAND THIS STORY. ALL THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IS EXPLAINED IN IT!!!

story symbols

blah ' - Thoughts

" blah " - Elvish

"x blah x " - English

" blah " - Westron...the common tongue in Middle-Earth...err, normal speech.

A few spoilers, but things you might want to know:

The story explained...

This fanfic begins a before The Fellowship of The Ring, and follows the story of a girl named Elizabeth (who likes to be called Beth), a depressed girl who is thrown into Middle-Earth after insert plot point. It is mostly in 3rd person following Beth for most of the fic --- except when the Fellowship breaks up...but that makes it more interesting, going though this epic adventure.

The romantic pairing...I will not tell you who is with who, but there is romance in this fanfic as well as adventure!

This is a AU (alternate universe) fanfic in a sense that the whole outcome and plot flow is altered because of a original character that I created whom enters the story in the beginning.

This fanfic has a lot of plot twist and turns, proving one person can make a difference. Since this it true, some of the major events in the game are changed. Most of the big events are still there, but different.

This fanfic will be...very long, which means that it will have a lot of significant moments, and small details that you should pay attention to, because those details may show up later in the story. This means that, while the normal events are a big part of the story, it is the details that fill in the puzzle pieces. With this, many of you are like "what? I have to keep track of things? I don't have time for this..." but you really don't have to put an effort out. I am just saying everything in this story is important to the plot, including this explanation, so don't skip!

Finally, this fanfic idea, may seem common, or not original. THAT IS NOT TRUE. I have gone through many ideas in my head, and even if this story is like another one you've read, that is completely coincidental. This is definitely not a self insertion. I did not put myself in the story, and I do not make the characters fall in love with her at first sight (though 2 people do care for her very much from...well, you will see!)

D I S C L A I M E R !

I did not create The Lord of The Rings or any other work that J.R.R. Tolkien wrote. I also did not create the movies. I just wrote a story about them.

The only character I own is Beth. She is mine and NOBODY take her or they will seriously get some e-mail flaming...

You may only use the character Beth with my permission ONLY. O-N-L-Y. ONLY.

(I don't see why you would want to use her though...)

I also did not create any music or poems used in this fanfic. If I did, I will mention it in the chapter.

important things

Gil-Galad: I know most of you don't even know who Gil-galad is, so here is just a brief history buff for you that will be explained in more detail in the story:

Gil-galad - ("The Star Of Radiance") Was the only son of Fingon, and therefore grandson of Fingolfin (the second son of Finwë, original leader of the Noldorin Elves in Aman.) When his his uncle Turgon (the king of the hidden kingdoms of Gondolin in Beleriand), Gil-galad became the last high king of the Noldor in Middle-Earth.

Confused? Here is some vocabulary for you:

Noldor - When the Elves were summoned to Aman (see Aman below to learn about that) they became divided and started to judge one another. They split into three groups:

The Vanyar (or the Fair Elves) the group with the least people considered themselves to be the most blessed because they reached Aman first, and literally basked in the light of the King and Queen of the Gods.

The Noldor (or the Wise Elves) the 2nd largest group were the over-achievers. They acquired much knowledge (they invented the elvish writing scripts), built glorious structures, and made other beautiful things.

The Teleri (or the Late Comers) the largest group was a group that many of them didn't make it to Aman, the blessed realm. They were last, and when the few that got there did, they stayed on the edge of Aman.

The Noldor was one of those groups, and some famous Elves that were a part of this group include: Galadriel, Gil-Galad, and by family relations, Elrond.

Aman - ("The Blessed Realm" or "The Western Paradise" or "The Undying Lands" or "Eldamar - 'elvenhome') Aman is a place of pristine beauty and goodness, and the abode of the immortal races. It is the uttermost west island continent of the Valar and home of the migrated elves. The Valar summoned the Elves to come to this place during the time of the trees. At one point in time, one could simply make the boat journey across the ocean to Aman, but Aman no longer lies within the physical realm of Middle-Earth and can only be reached by the elven White Ships. Aman has many sacred places including Valinor (The home of the Gods), and The Halls of Mandos (or the Halls Of awaiting - or the Halls of the Dead) this is where the immortals go when they die...yes, the immortals can die! This is also the place Gandalf awoke and became Gandalf the White!)

Eru Ilúvatar - (or The One All-Father) He is THE Creator. He created the Valor, who in turn created Middle-Earth.

The Valar - (or The Gods - "the powers") These are the very creators of middle earth. Their history is so great...it would take a lot of explaining. To sum it up there are Seven Kings and Seven Queens each with their own skills and powers.

The Maiar - (singular form Maia) These are beings like the gods themselves, just to a lesser degree...they are servants, or helpers to the Valar. Sauron was once a Maia until he was corrupted with evil. Oh, and Gandalf is a Maia as well. Makes sense, ne?

The Halls of Mandos - (The Halls of Awaiting or The Halls of the Dead) This is the hall of which the spirits of deceased immortal beings rest until the end of the world, or they are reborn. The Valar, Mandos, rules this place, and deals with all the spirits. As mentioned above, Gandalf dwelled there for a short time, and then was reborn, or awoken, as Gandalf the White.

Back on Gil-galad...

Anyways, he was a high king whom ruled many regions including the Grey Havens. Near the end of the Second Age, he formed the last alliance of men and elves with King Elendil, the father of Isildur. He also worked for a long time with Master Elrond. They took counsel together, and together they marched to Mount Doom to defeat Sauron. After a long battle, it seemed they were winning. Sauron, seeing his battle losing, decided to take things into his own hands. Sauron came out of his fortress, and did hand-to-hand combat with both Gil-galad, and Elendil. Sauron then killed Gil-galad, and then King Elendil. Of course, after that, he had the One Ring cut from his hand by Isildur, King Elendil's second son. Before Gil-galad perished, he gave the elvish ring, Vilya, one of the three elven rings of power,to Elrond. Elrond used it to protect Rivendell, which he founded shortly after the battle with Sauron, from the decay of time, and himself from the weariness of the world.

Those are all the facts about Gil-galad and there is A LOT of stuff in this story that I make up about him, so don't believe all that a write in the story, these are the facts!!!

(If you wish to learn more about Gil-Galad, please read "The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-Earth: For Dummies!")

WHY GIL-GALAD??? It's not so much the importance of Gil-galad the character, but the fact that he made the last alliance of men and elves, was the last king of the Noldor, had relationships with key characters, and was related to many other famous elves.

AU: This story is slightly AU, so some things may be out of order. I don't want e-mails or comments going: "They were supposed to do !" because no, they weren't. This is my story and I decide where and when they go, meet people, and learn new things. I can also skip stuff so there...

Romance: Romance is in this story, but it is not all romance. There are just a lot of things that are going to happen in this story, so don't expect there to be a ton a fluff.

Rating: The rating on this fanfic is PG-13, but the rating may go up. There are some colorful words used in here, and violence...yay violence!

NOTE ON THE ELVISH:

I am using a variety of resources for the elvish I use in this story. If something is grammatically incorrect, or maybe mispelled, or not even the correct word at all, THAT'S OKAY. It's not as if Sindarin and Quenya are real languages to begin with. The languages serve thier purpose, but please folks, remember this is fiction, and I can dictate whatever I want the peeople in this story say. If I type something, and say it means something, and I am incorrect... so what? It means what it means, because in my world IT MAKES SENSE. M'kay?

author info

When I write, I generally may get sidetracked with newer, better ideas. In this story, I will try to build up with those ideas, and not get away from the plot. I also have a thing for making the characters think too much instead of get to where they need to be. Which, I think it is ok to let characters think, but sometimes I really do need to progress with the plot line.

I have a tendency to write off and on. So, updates will be more irregular later on, and who knows? I may not finish this story. I'm not lazy---I just get very busy sometimes, and move on to different projects, maybe homework and most of the time other fanfiction.

This is the first fanfic I've actually ever THOUGHT about...SO, I'm very interested in people's opinions about my writing style. Negatives and critiques are wanted too. NO FLAMES.. Negative constructive critiques, yes. Please tell me if I go too OOC (out of character), leaving out something important, or just didn't say something clear enough. Though I may not use all of your ideas, it does not mean I didn't like them, it means it just isn't what I think would work with this fanfic.

Finally, I am obsessed with plot twists. I love to pop in little things that completely turn a reader's view around and go "well, that was unexpected." I love to manipulate readers into thinking one thing, give foreshadowing to make them think another thing, and then create up a big surprise for them.

read and review

Need I say anymore? This fanfic is taking up a lot of my time, and to motivate me I would truly appreciate good reviews! I also like to see what people think of my writing style and if I could improve on anything.

I hope you have fun reading!

review responses

I will NOT respond to reviews in my chapters. So, as a thank you blanket, thank you EVERYONE who is going to review. If you review with an idea suggestion for the story, I may e-mail you a personal note and use the idea, or if I find a review particularly thorough I may send a personal response.

Thank you all!

inspiration

To write such a huge story, an author needs inspiration, right? It bugs me when authors don't add their inspiration and leave other authors in the dark. Truly, I think inspiration is one of an authors greatest tool and should be used and even shared with other authors who may not feel inspired.

I have had many inspirations for this fanfic so, here is the list:

Music: The Lord of the Rings Soundtracks By Howard Shore --- these are no-brainers.

Enya

Priscilla Hernandez

Laura Sullivan

Movies: LOTRs

Books: The Silmarillion, LOTR trilogy, The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-Earth: For Dummies!

I hope I didn't bore you to death.

Now, without further ado...

Gil-galad's Progeny

By Cloudy Day