The long and weary road from the birth of the Union of Maedhros to the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, the downfall of the Sons of Feanor and the construction of the last Great Gate in Gondolin. Features also: Turgon, Idril, Fingon, Gwindor, Celebrimbor, Erestor, Ecthelion, Noldor, Sindar, Men, Dwarves, OC-s, Eagles, Easterlings & many others. CANONICAL GAP-FILLER; UNDER REVISION

The Valar work mysterious ways and it is not up to the Eldar to question them... unless you have to deal with reborn Fëanaro sent back with Glorfindel to Middle-earth. Story co-written with Levade.

How does one say goodbye to the only land one has known? How does one leave his children for a journey into the unknown? This is a story about Elrond's journey west.

Imladris. Midwinter. A hunt, a boy, a bunch of horses, a bunch of hounds, a bunch of Elves, and Glorfindel overseeing the whole wide parade, of course, because this little story is a Christmas present for Levade, who first made him come alive to me. Story completed: will update regularly.

Elrond has not climbed a tree in an Age, but when Elrohir's first Elvish Midwinter celebration drives home some painful truths, the Lord of Rivendell will do whatever it takes to get a smile. Or, alternatively: Elrond and Elrohir, sitting in a tree, ... discussing the fates of Elves and Men. Part of the Under Strange Stars Series

He is seventeen. He has a knife with the top third broken off, a firesteel, a waterskin frozen solid, and a hunk of flesh gouged from his thigh. For the first time in his life, he is wholly and desperately lost. A survival tale told in drabbles.

The children of the Rangers of the North learn early the duty that so often keeps their fathers away, and their own roles as part of a scattered, diminishing people. But for one wilful daughter, it will take trial and devastation before she finds her place among the Dúnedain, and comes to understand the fealty that binds her father to an uncertain fate.

Elrohir's odyssey across Middle-earth finally brings him home to Rivendell. Sadly all is not well: the Elf-child that was abducted into Umbar is now a Man grown. Forty years of war and darkness left Elrohir deeply scarred, and the Hidden Valley harbors ancient conflicts of its own. Part 3 of the Under Strange Stars series, can be read on its own. Story now complete!

17 years after the War of the Ring, the hobbit Nob from The Prancing Pony encounters an unexpected sight.

For once, Loki is the one surprised. (Infinity War Spoilers.)

Clint stays home to take care of his family. Unfortunately, some things are beyond his ability to fight. (Infinity War spoilers within.)

So many of his people are dead. (Spoilers for Infinity War.)

A Master he might have been, an ancient elf and the guardian of Vilya, but none of that could help for father's worry. Elrond leaves Rivendell. Birthday ficlet for Levade.

Maglor after War of Wrath. Angsty and a bit of AU.

Elrond is not in the best of moods tonight and that annoys him in itself because he shouldn't be upset, not here. This is Valinor, for Valar's sake. Mithrandir decides to manifest himself to see if he can nudge him out of it.

While Thorin's company rests in Rivendell, Gandalf has something to show.

Two late-comers to Cormallen are nervous about meeting the Ring-bearers. In the process of getting to know them, they learn a great deal about hobbits... and their new king. Characters include Aragorn, Pippin, Frodo, Merry, Sam, and Gimli.

(AU) The magic didn't stop that night at the ball; or, marrying Kit gave Ella a crown, a husband, and a father. The tale of how Ella and Kit gave the King, Edmund, a family.

A collection of one hundred Middle-earth drabbles. From Men to Dwarves, Hobbits to Elves, they'll be about anything and everything in LotR, The Hobbit, or the Silmarillion. (Mainly the Silmarillion.) Based on NirCele's prompts - see her profile if you want to join the challenge. Might go up to T eventually for possible violence.

Whether on land or sea, Legolas and Gimli never stop looking out for one another. A wee birthday mathom!

Estel must draw upon all of his hard-won skills when he receives an unexpected and frightening introduction to the world beyond Rivendell.

Celeborn is returning from a trip, and Galadriel and Celebrian welcome him. Warning: elfling fluff; slight romance. Has been translated into Russian.

It's time at last for Gloín to leave Rivendell and return home. Inspired by this prompt from the Livejournal lotr community Yule Fic Exchange: "What was happening in Rivendell during the quest?" Characters also include Bilbo, Elrond, and Arwen.

Where creeping spiders lie...for how long?

"Yet Aredhel wearied of the guarded city of Gondolin, desiring ever the longer the more to ride again in the wide lands and to walk in the forests, as had been her wont in Valinor." gift piece for hadas-the-unseelie on Tumblr for the 2016 Tolkien Secret Santa exchange.

A short collection of eight drabbles about friendship and the sea, starring the surviving members of the Fellowship of the Ring. Chapter 3: At the Grey Havens Sam learns an important lesson from Glorfindel: sometimes the best a person can do is mend, not heal.

If fate had ever given Leonard McCoy a second chance, he swore that he would take it with both hands. Or the reason why he had to be drafted, come V'ger, and how he wound up happy. McCoy/OC.

On Tol Eressëa, Frodo and Sam's concerns about Gimli inspire a conspiracy with their friends to make his life there more fulfilling. Characters also include Gandalf, Elrond, Legolas... and an elf out of legend.

The Rangers are a hardy folk... (written for the June Teitho contest prompt "Pain")

Every ten years, the Elves come to Dale's Yule market. Sometimes souls touch, bonds form, friendships bud, and then there's more shared than just arts and crafts. (Not a romance, do not fear.) Written for the LOTR Christmas Advent

While waiting for the fog to lift, Aragorn and Gimli share a conversation about the Ring's temptations on the banks of the Anduin. But though he easily recognizes the danger in others, Gimli may have neglected to account for himself... A gapfiller featuring primarily Aragorn and Gimli with an extended appearance from Legolas and cameos from Boromir and Sam.

A closer look at the events detailed in Chapter 8 of the The Return of the King, and an exploration into the shadowlands of the Black Breath. Written for the March 2015 Teitho challenge!

Glorfindel is in a pensive mood and Erestor decides to see if he is well. A conversation ensues about death and Valinor, most of which flies over Erestor's head. Not to worry, though. Glorfindel told him from the start he would not understand, but Erestor loves answers, even if they are about Mandos. *tribute piece to Fiondil*

While recovering from a battle wound, Aragorn makes a discovery.

August 2014 Teitho Challege - Bonds - 2nd Place. A youthful Aragorn visits Fornost for the first time, uncovering some long-lost childhood memories as he takes possession of the treasures he rediscovers in his father's house. Featuring Aragorn and Estel, and their grandmother, Ivorwen.

An old, reclusive Ranger grudgingly entertains an unexpected guest, breaks a vow, and battles old memories. Written for the June "No Time" Teitho challenge.

Jedi training has its ups and downs. Vignettes set between already published Lineage installments; various genres; story index appended as final chapter.

In which the Rangers are shorthanded, Aragorn is a lousy patient, and Ivorwen gets to behave as a grandmother should.

Estel asks a few questions Legolas struggles to answer while they watch clouds pass over Rivendell.

AU Lineage/Legacy series. Pursuant to a high level assassination, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi visit an affluent Mid Rim planet and face crises of the present, future and past. Chapter 30: featuring one of /those/ Council sessions, a chat with Dooku, and a lot of sand.

In a crumbling village in the Northern wastes, the family of a missing Ranger waits in growing desperation for his return. Meanwhile, his Chieftain, recovering from wounds of his own, does a bit of patching up and holding together, and gives a Dúnedain youngster reason to hold on to hope a little while longer.

Having said his last farewells to the Shire, Merry visits Edoras and its King one final time.

The Standard-bearer's thoughts turn homeward as he prepares for war. Written for 2014 B2MeM, prompt: Spring Landscape (see my LJ for link to photo). Rated for themes of war, prophecy and death. Though this is not a deathfic, tissues are recommended.

Jedi Knight Feld Spruu has an unusual request to make of his friend. Set in the AU Lineage/Legacy series.

Legolas and Gimli... a friendship of this strength was not easily forged. The Ring will take Boromir, but what trials do the others face being near such evil? A Legolas and Gimli story, & Gollum too. New Chapter!

Bilbo spent nineteen years in Rivendell, as both he and the world changed. This is those nineteen years charted in scenes between Bilbo and Aragorn, plus occasional letters that remained unsent.

Feeling lonely and a little isolated while Frodo recovers, an unhappy Samwise finds his way to one of Rivendell's orchards. But he does not count on meeting a strange elven guard there, a character who is not quite what first impressions would have him think. Despite appearances, they might have more in common than he can guess...

Jim keeps saying he's fine, but McCoy knows he's anything but. (McCoy & Kirk friendship, major spoilers for Into Darkness.) Oneshot.

McCoy returns to the med bay after everything that happened, and finds quite a surprise waiting for him. MAJOR SPOILERS FOR INTO DARKNESS. Drabble, oneshot.

*canonical gapfiller* Bilbo waits by the water at the Grey Havens.

*canonical gapfiller* Tom Bombadil recalls glimpses of a blue brooch from years past.

One year before the Council of Elrond, in the midst of fracturing alliances and rising darkness, a Black Rider came to the dwarves with a terrible offer. A story of why the Lonely Mountain ultimately sent Glóin and Gimli to Rivendell for help. Features primarily the dwarves with guest appearances from the men of Dale as well an elven prince or two from Mirkwood.

"Do you wish then that our places had been exchanged?" Faramir and his companions' journey from Imladris draws to its end in the City of Kings. Completed July 2012.

AU!Jedi Apprentice. A year or so has elapsed since the last time we saw our heroes. BOOK 2: In which master and apprentice investigate an evil brainwashing plot, attend a boisterous wedding, and battle the enemy within.

NOW COMPLETE. Leonard McCoy thinks he has nothing in common with command-track cadet Jim Kirk, until a series of events forces them together. When a training mission derails into a seemingly hopeless situation, both have to learn to trust each other to survive.

In which the boys investigate a tragically devastated planet, thwart the powers of darkness, make a sensible decision about wartime attire, and bicker incessantly.

Master and Padawan engage in a three-day stand-off. Let the more stubborn man win.

Two small Jedi initiates face the perils of an overactive imagination. Master Yoda never misses a beat.

Christine Chapel was just trying to work and renovate her house in peace. AU McCoy/Chapel

Aragorn and Legolas are in a cave. Aragorn decides to use this adverse circumstance to discover why Legolas hates caves so much. The truth may surprise you. Or not.

There are some forests even Legolas cannot abide, and there are some caverns even Gimli cannot endure. A Halloween gapfiller featuring the Grey Company on the Paths of the Dead.

When the White Council drove Sauron out of Dol Guldur, Elladan found himself separated from his group and forced to seek refuge. Unfortunately, his would-be-refuge was already spoken for. A chance encounter between two desperate characters.

Her father searches for her in vain. Her mother mourns her death. Now one young Elf's only hope of survival lies with the monster who took her, and in her own desperate will to live. A prequel to Orc-brat.

An answer to a question: Why weren't Legolas and Gimli at the Last Debate? Featuring Legolas, Gimli, and Aragorn on the morning after the Battle of the Pelennor.

As Eomer takes on the mantle of leadership in Rohan, the new king faces a coming winter with possible food shortages for his people, and a new threat looms, which challenges the new king and threatens to tear Rohan apart.

Litle Estel has newly arrived in Imladris, and Glorfindel aids his transition into the realm of the Eldar.

It really does take a village to raise a Jim.

News of Gandalf's death affected more than just the grieving Fellowship, and early one winter's morning, an eagle came to Imladris bearing dark tidings from Lothlórien. A belated birthday present for Nieriel Raina.

He was born with a gift of sarcasm, and the sense that his friend was mad. The night before Jim's hearing, McCoy goes to a bar to drown his worries and encounters a woman he thinks he won't see again. He will. *McCoy/Chapel*

As a doctor, he sees them at their most vulnerable and their most open. A series of interconnected one-shots featuring McCoy as head medical officer for the Enterprise. Some chapters will contain medical descriptions of injuries.

This is the sequel to Don't Panic! We follow Penny as she journeys with Elrond and Arwen south to Minas Tirith, via Lothlorien and Edoras. She thought Bree and Imladris were bad? She ain't seen nothing yet.

A small AU regarding a slightly different turn of events during the chaos of the Battle of Five Armies. Features primarily Erestor with appearances from Bilbo, Glorfindel, Legolas, Aragorn, Elladan, and Elrohir. Warning: Dark.

Boxey is being bullied, but who does he turn to when his father's advice doesn't work?

Sometimes Happily Ever After takes time. A story of the peredhil, and the consequences of the choices they must make.

It always amazed her that he could say so much, simply by saying her name.

An evening discussion by the bay, featuring Legolas, Imrahil, and the Sea.

Finrod doubts his strength at Tol-in-Gaurhoth. After his death, Beren considers the Ring of Felagund and it is passed down until a mysterious messenger arrives in Aman. LOTR/Silm 3RD PLACE 2008 MEFA Times: Multi-age: General. Undying Friendship Series. First through Fourth Age.

Many stories have portrayed the reunion of Sam and Frodo on that white shore, but only Sam knows what really happened when he arrived, and who was waiting there for him when he stepped onto shore.

The life of the last High King of the Noldor. Chapter 25: a new beginning for Elves and Secondborn. Many partings, and two solemn oaths...

Now complete. With Halbarad as an uninvited chaperone, Aragorn sets out to solve an 80 year old mystery. But the answer he seeks could cost him everything he hopes for. Sequel to In the Hands of the Enemy.

Halbarad's wife reflects on joy and grief. A birthday story for Daw the Minstrel.

When the Enemy sets a trap for Aragorn, Halbarad and Gandalf join forces to rescue him from a mysterious foe.

On the eve of battle, Legolas watches the sunset and thinks about Gimli and time. Companion piece to a story called The Day After, and once again, true friendship does not come without a price.

Bad, BAD Elladan! Aragorn. Elrond. Twins. Glorfindel. Poor, poor, Erestor.

November 11th is a special day in some countries to remember and honor veterans and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in war. Let's assume for a moment that it carried over into the RDF & REF. It's a short, one chapter fic.

After a troubled night, Legolas looks to the dawn, hoping to find peace. But barring that, he'll take whatever he can get.

What's the point of pondering the problem of balrogs' wings if balrogs don't even exist? When a skeptical Elf uncovers a vast conspiracy, his life suddenly becomes a much more dangerous thing to live.

A short, bizarre moment in the history of Rivendell: Glorfindel introduces Erestor to his sock puppet.

Glorfindel, through the eyes of his lord.

Glorfindel prepares to depart for the battle that will be known as Unnumbered Tears.

While enslaved by the Easterlings, Tuor is not left without a bit of hope.

It is Midwinter in the Undying Lands, but for those who have lost so much in Middle-earth, what joy can the festival hold. Midwinter Christmas fluffy family type story. Main Characters: Elrond, Glorfindel, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir and more.

Elladan and Elrohir learn about some Wood-elven culture heroes, and get turned into fishes by their grandfather, Celeborn. Features Denweg and Denethor, with walk on parts by Celebrian and Elrond.

After her pledge to Aragorn, Arwen seeks to understand the consequence of her choice. Glorfindel makes an appearance.

In the aftermath of battle, Gimli waits for the dawn and thinks about Legolas and time. True friendship never comes without a price.

A heatwave in Rohan leads to frustrations for the newly-wed king and queen. Fortunately Eomer has a solution.

An aged dwarf meets someone walking out of the legends of his people.

He was hers once, and may yet be again, but for now he is only a child, and does not remember what once was. And reunions are rarely what we expect them to be. FINISHED

Glorfindel has been asked to write an account of himself; why is it always easier to agree to something than to do it? (Gift-fic for Burning Tyger)

A snapshot of life in Gondolin through Tuor’s eyes.

The ringbearers pass from Middle-earth, and those who love them are left to deal with the consequences. For Sphinx.

On the eve of his departure, Tuor reflects on what he must take with him, and what he must leave behind.

Fourth Age: Glorfindel in Gondor - tea with the Harad ambassador - a worried king. Sequel to Fair Folk at the Free Fair.

Glorfindel the Walker AU: What if Glorfindel had been chosen as one of the Nine Walkers, as Tolkien had once thought of in the early drafts? HASA Nazgul response, WIP.

Tolkien says that many are the songs that are sung about Glorfindel. How does he feel about this? Mithril Award semifinalist.

While wandering through Rivendell, Frodo and Merry overhear the Elves singing a lament for Celebrian.

Glorfindel returns to Middle-earth in the Second Age; a time of darkness among Men and confusion among the Eldar. A bit of adventure, a bit of politics, a long journey. Chapter 5 added.

Then Aragorn, being now the Heir of Isildur, was taken with his mother to dwell in the house of Elrond...' Here follows a part of that tale. Features Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir, Ranger and Elf OCs, and of course Gilraen. Continued in Book Two

Two elflings decide to spend a festival day in the city of Tirion.

LOTRThis was Unbinding the Box but I decided to change its name to fit in better with the series that includes Cadenza. Cultural clashes, a kidnap mystery, and where in middle-earth is Gimli? Legolas to the rescue. Complete, thanks for all the support.

A tale set in Gondolin, featuring the King of eagles and a small OFC, with a cameo for Glorfindel. Written for the 'All Good Beasts' challenge. Slight revisions to improve the flow.

Elrond's thoughts as he faces yet another loss.

Quick vignette set in Rivendell after the departure of the Fellowship, featuring a conversation between Elrond and Glorfindel. Was the Fellowship a fool's hope? You decide.

The Deed of Beren & Luthien (& Huan) retold in the vernacular w/apologies to Messrs Shakespeare & Tolkien. 8/10Act IV.V.xx

A story of setting forth, and what it means to be a standard-bearer

The real reason Númenor was sunk, and, on a related theme, why there are no Fae in Middle-earth. Contains bizarre humour, angry Valar, and a sheep.

Eärendil awaits a reunion with more than a little fear in his heart.

The return of Glamdring to the King of Gondolin

Gilraen is trying to adapt to a new life in Imladris as Arathorn's widow and the single mother of a young son. Glorfindel is recovering from near-fatal wounds. When they meet at the Winter Solstice celebration, what will come of it?

Celeborn meets Elrond for the first time when the latter is only a child. The two speak of Lúthien, Maiar blood... and dancing. Sequel/parallel story type thing to Battles of Blood and Fëa.

A dwarf, a cave and a claustrophobic elf. Wherein Gimli and Legolas venture into the Crystal Caves of Aglarond at war's end and Legolas is lost for words. MITHRIL AWARD Winner!

Cowritten with Altariel. After Theoden's funeral feast, Eomer and Faramir have a little chat.

Fire and ice, storm and peace, beauty and tragedy. The story of Nerdanel and Feanor.

The voice of the Sea merely whispers, until the reasons to stay pass on. Aragorn's days are ending, and Gimli faces more farewells as Legolas looks to the West. How the story may have ended. Book-based. MITHRIL AWARD Commendation!

Vilya's powers are fading after the destruction of the One Ring. How can Glorfindel help Elrond? (now complete)

*Complete* Tuor and Idril arrive in Aman and reflect on their love and destinies as Tuor learns of his fate.

Idril and Voronwë's story, from the Helcaraxë to the Havens of Sirion.

Bilbo learns of the origins of his little sword from Glorfindel.

Legolas's adventures as he comes of age as a warrior and learns life lessons: family bonds can endure anything, men are odd, dwarves are sometimes friendly, and true friendship is immortal. Complete.

A story about the midwinter festival in Imladris. Probably counts as a corny Christmas story. Main Characters: Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Celebrian, Glorfindel, Erestor, Mithrandir.

A series of short vignettes, spanning the Ages. Elrond POV, 1st person. Cameos by Elros, Cirdan, Gil-galad, Celebrian, and Glorfindel. Complete.

A Teleri folktale about Tilion and Arien.

What happened after the Fellowship left Rivendell but before they came down off Caradhras? Behold the missing scenes.

Where draws the line between man and animal, between intellect and instinct? An account of the three years Tuor spent in captivity to Lorgan the Easterling.

Silmarillion-based. How things went for Finarfin and Earwen after the Curse of Mandos

A Glorfindel story. How much does a twice-born Balrog killer have to put up with, anyway? *Complete*

Mithril Award Winner - Silmarillion Category. Tol Sirion I: An answer to a question sometimes heard, concerning the problems of Elvendeath. Rated for Violence-with-reason. Complete.