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2013

April 4, 2013
    "Nursery Crimes: Chapter 3 Hey Diddle Diddle" by Jay of Lasgalen.

March 31, 2013
    "Misunderstanding", third in Jay of Lasgalen's drabble series, "His Mother's Recipe Book".

March 26, 2013
"His Mother's Recipe Book" by Jay of Lasgalen.
    A cooking horror tale.
     "When Bilbo settled in Imladris in TA 3002 he brought a family heirloom with him – Belladonna’s recipe book. "
    "A series of drabbles written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Ailments' challenge."
        Ch. 1 Jam Making (was "Making Jam"). Ailment: Headache.
        Ch. 2 Yule Pudding Ailment: Toothache
    (The earlier "Making Jam" is now "Jam Making" used here as the first chapter.)

March 13, 2013
    "No More Confusion" by Jay of Lasgalen. Elladan and Elrohir. Twin confusion problem solved.
    "Making Jam" by Jay of Lasgalen. Bilbo and Elrohir. "When Bilbo settled in Imladris in TA 3002 he brought a family heirloom with him – Belladonna’s recipe book. "

2012

Oct. 6, 2012
    "Nursery Crimes: Chapter Two 'One and One Make Three'". Erestor, Elladan, Elrohir. "Even in his absence, Glorfindel manages to derail a simple math lesson for the twins."

Oct. 3, 2012
    "Athelas" by Ioreth-(V). Ioreth considers Aragorn's actions in the Houses of Healing.

Aug. 22, 2012
    "Between Darkness and Dawn" by Cassia-(T) and Siobhan-(T). All stories in the Mellon Chronicles should now be completed and able to be read from the first novel to the last. Please contact Varda for any problems.
Aug. 14, 2012
    "Remember How to Smile" by Cassia-(T) and Siobhan-(T). This is the last story written by the team of Cassia and Siobhan, although not the last story chronologically, and concerns Aragorn's attempt to heal Legolas by taking him where he might heal. Formatting complete.
    Followed by "Priceless Treasure", "And so the End".

July 28, 2012
    "And So the End", by Siobhan-(T) with touches by Cassia-(T). The last story in the Mellon Chronicles, chronologically. AU. "For anyone who has ever cried their eyes out over the way the appendices ended the fellowship. :o) "

July 16, 2012
    "Beyond the Dimrill Gate" by Jay of Lasgalen. 14 chapters and an epilogue.  "Elladan, Elrohir and Estel are travelling through the Misty Mountains when they sense a shadow of darkness on Moria. Exploring the dark tunnels, they find orcs and trolls before disaster strikes. Trapped in the mines, and with Elrohir injured, how are they to escape?"
    Author's Note: This story is based on two quotations from Lord Of The Rings, which I decided to combine to form a single event:
    “I too once passed the Dimrill Gate,” said Aragorn quietly; “but though I also came out again, the memory is very evil.  I do not wish to enter Moria a second time.”
(The Fellowship Of The Ring, Book Two, Chapter Four, A Journey In The Dark.)
    ‘But when Estel was only twenty years of age, it chanced that he returned to Rivendell after great deeds in the company of the sons of Elrond …’
(The Return Of The King, Appendix A, The Tale Of Aragorn And Arwen)
    Aragorn/Estel, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond

May 29, 2012
    "Nursery Crimes", a short story by Jay of Lasgalen. "While Elrond and Celebrían entertain a visiting delegation of dwarves, Erestor offers to look after Elladan and Elrohir. Surely it can't be that hard? " Elladan, Elrohir, Erestor.

May 11, 2012 posted:
    Stories by Jay of Lasgalen:
    Drabbles set in the Prancing Pony:
       "Dwarves and their Ale". new drabble. Strider, Barliman Butterbur.
    Incomplete story:
       "The Cloths of Heaven" Ch. 1 "Dreams Crushed Underfoot". The twins visit Legolas' colony in Ithilien. First chapter.
    "Stopping by Woods" Elladan, Elrohir, Estel/Aragorn, Gildor. Telling ghost stories. Complete story.
    Drabbles of homecoming:
       "Homecoming"
       "A Famous Victory"
       "And Then There Were Three"
       "Ambush"
       "Justice and Revenge"
       "Home at Last"
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2011:

Dec. 25, 2011
    "The Oliphaunt's Tale" by Mirabella-(V). "What was the fate of the oliphaunts who fought in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields?" Aragorn, Legolas

Nov. 5, 2011
    "Hunger" by Mirabella-(V). "A ghost story set in the Occupation of the Shire."

Oct. 8, 2011
    "Honor Redeemed" by Arien-(Valar). What happened to the soldiers that Aragorn sent away from the Black Gate battle?

Aug. 20, 2011
    "Sometimes You Just Can't Win" drabble by Jay of Lasgalen. Elrohir is sick and tired of being confused with Elladan.

July 29, 2011
    "Dance With Me?" by Jay of Lasgalen. " It is the eve of a meeting of the three Elven realms for the Ten Year Council - and Elrohir is up to his old tricks."

July 21, 2011
    "Breakfast in Bed" by Jay of Lasgalen. "Elrohir gets an unexpected early morning awakening."

July 3, 2011
     New folder for Mirabella, folder style change.
       Have Sword, Will Travel
       The Same River Twice
       After the Storm
       In the Van (AU, Humor) The Fellowship's road trip.
       Eating for Two
       They Also Serve Who Only Wait
       Stirrup Cup
       Late
       Two Hundred
       Forfeit
       Steward's Trumpets

May 29, 2011
    "Interlude to Thus Cwæth Ælfwine Wídlast (Thus Spake Ælfwine Wídlast), the Lament of Ælfwine" by Firel-(T). What finally happened to Aelfwine? Elvish used here is Quenya.
    "Saeros and Eltrom" by Firel-(T). Vignette. Saeros works himself towards murdering Turin. Elvish languages used here are a mixture of Ilkorin and its branch Doriathrin, the languages spoken in Doriath during that time.

April 12, 2011
    "The Healer's Path" by Jay of Lasgalen. "A series of drabbles following Estel's journey to becoming a healer.

Feb. 13, 2011
    "Dereliction of Duty" by Jay of Lasgalen. "Elladan and Elrohir are young warriors under Glorfindel's watchful eye as they undertake their first ever patrol - but on the last night before they return home Elladan makes a serious error of judgement."

Jan. 24, 2011
    "The Deserter's Just Deserts" by Branwyn-(T). "When a deserter from the army of Rohan is captured in Ithilien, Faramir finds that his wife is strangely troubled by the Rider's plight."
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2010:

Nov. 21, 2010
    "The Hands of the King" by Branwyn-(T). "'The Pyre of Denethor' with a different twist. Alternate universe, inspired by a visit to a huge exhibit of medieval reliquaries and relics this afternoon."

Nov. 7, 2010
    "Beruthiel's Kittens" by Branwyn-(T). "During the Siege of Minas Tirith, the healers are not the only ones tending to the wounded."
Sept. 12, 2010
    "Guarding the Heedless Folk" by Branwyn-(T). "When a man disappears, the Breefolk reluctantly enlist the aid of an untried ranger."

June 24, 2010
    "Meals on Wheels" by Jay of Lasgalen wrote this drabble concerning a Dwarf spotted by Orcs that have never seen one before.

June 22, 2010
    "The Robin's Tale" by Branwyn-(T). "How the least of Lord Denethor's servants came to his defense." Denethor, Faramir, and Gandalf.

June 6, 2010
    "Refuge" by Branwyn-(T). "The White City lies becalmed in the summer heat. Set after the Ring War." Eowyn, Faramir, Gandalf, Gimli, Merry, and Pippin

May 17, 2010
    "Mischief and Mayhem" by Jay of Lasgalen. Young Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel. Double drabble.

April 4, 2010
    "Egg Hunt" by Varda-(Valar). Written for the Valar Guild for Easter.

Jan. 18, 2010
    "The Art of Diplomacy" by Jay of Lasgalen. Double drabble. "Elladan and Elrohir find their skills of diplomacy and tact stretched to the limit when Estel asks for advice." Aragorn, known as Estel, is 13 years old and living in Imladris.
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2009:

Oct. 24, 2009
    "Reunion: A Story of Finwe and Indis" by Indis-(V). This is Indis-(V)'s first story for the Valar Guild, a short story. Finwe returns from the Halls of Mandos, unsure of his welcome.

Oct. 3, 2009
    Welcome to a long-time member for his first story in Middle-earth, Ar-Pharazon-(V)!
       "It’s my party and I’ll disappear if I want to!" Bilbo had two parties. 200 words (double drabble). Written for the 12th Anniversary of the Valar Guild.
    "My Son" by Eiladwyn-(T). Thranduil and Elrond wait in Valinor for the arrival of their sons Contribution for the 12th Anniversary of the Valar Guild..

Sept. 22, 2009
       Welcome to a new author for the Valar Guild site!
           "Even Now" by Eiladwyn-(T). "Set in the time when Celebrian is in Imladris, trying to recover from her ordeal with the orcs." Contribution for the 12th Anniversary of the Valar Guild.

Sept. 6, 2009
       Jay of Lasgalen Rainbow Drabbles posted today:
        (Yellow) "Torchlight" March 8, 3019
        (Orange) "Beacons" March 8, 3019
        (Indigo) "The Dawnless Day" March 9, 3019
        (Blue) "A Wind From the South" March 14, 3019
        (Violet) "Banners Before the Gate" March 25, 3019
        (Rainbow) "At the End of All Things" March 25, 3019
        (Green) "The Wood of Greenleaves" April 6, 3019
        (Red) "On Pelennor Fields the Poppies Blow" March 15, 3020

Aug. 23, 2009
    "A Cat in King Elessar's Court" by Alcardilme-(T)
    Third chapter added to "Till Death Do Us Part", completing this story by Jay of Lasgalen.

July 9, 2009
   Tales by Jay of Lasgalen:
    "A Wedding in the Greenwood". Thranduil suffers from pre-wedding nerves.. Thranduil, Thranduil's wife, Oropher. Drabble.
    "No Son of Mine". Thranduil contemplates baby Legolas. Legolas, Legolas' mother, Thranduil. Drabble.
    "What Was That?". Elladan and Elrohir are pursued by a mysterious creature. Elladan, Elrohir. Drabble.
    "Zirak-zigil". Aragorn travels alone through the Redhorn Pass. Drabble
    "The Clouds Burst". Rain falls after the burning of Mirkwood. Thranduil. Drabble.
    "Oft Hope is Born, When All is Forlorn". March 14, 3019. Aragorn has captured the fleet at Pelargir, but it is becalmed. Elladan and Elrohir. Double drabble.
    "On the Eve of Battle". March 24, 3019. On the eve of the battle before the Black Gate, Elladan and Elrohir are in a sombre mood. short story
    "It Comes in Pints". After the War of the Ring, Thranduil and Legolas plan for the future. Laketown. Drabble.

July 5, 2009
    "Shelter from the Storm" by Jay of Lasgalen. Elrohir finds unexpected sanctuary when he is separated from the patrol he is riding with and becomes lost in a blizzard. Aragorn is 9 months old.

May 14, 2009
    "Cell Number Eight" by Cassia-(T) and Siobhan-(T). Art and part of the poetry by Cassia-(T). Five chapters, dark. "Legolas is taken from Ithilien by slavers and forced to become an arena fighter. King Elessar, wrapped up in peace negotiations with Harad, doesn't even know he's missing. In a dark and brutal world Legolas finds one small spot of hope when he befriends a little human slave child. But nothing is what it seems..."

May 3, 2009
    By Jay of Lasgalen:
       "Glorfindel of Gondolin". Short story. "While cleaning the library of Imladris, Elrohir makes an interesting discovery." Elladan, Elrohir, Erestor, Glorfindel.

April 19, 2009
    By Jay of Lasgalen:
       "Primary Sources". Young Eldarion has a new history tutor – who has a great deal to learn about his pupil’s heritage.

March 22, 2009
    New chapter for The Battle of Erui by Barahir-(V), "Beside the Grey Waters".

March 8, 2009
    Jay of Lasgalen's Tales:
       "The Third Bow". Epilogue for "With Friends Like These", and works as a stand-alone story.

    Varda's stories:
       "Honor is Life". Beregond's choice. Written for the Valar Guild drabble challenge: a heroic act.

Feb. 28, 2009
    Jay of Lasgalen's Tales:
    "Jumping to Conclusions". "Elrond's peaceful afternoon is shattered when his sons decide to play a new game based on a story they heard the night before. And as usual, Glorfindel gets the blame."
    "Winter in Imladris". Elladan and Elrohir and the first snowfall of winter. Drabble.
    "Tomb Raiders". Elladan and Elrohir explore, but did they go too far? Drabble. 
    "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow" also titled "A Stable Condition". "Elrohir endures his father's treatment as he recovers from a fall off the stable roof - and gets unexpected support from Elladan."
    "Cornucopia". "A double drabble to celebrate Harvest in Lasgalen. Legolas, Thranduil." Drabble.
    "Think of a World Without any Harvest". Sequel to "Cornucopia". ~ T.A. 2060.
    "The Bridal Chest". "As she prepares to leave Middle Earth, Celebrían reflects on her life." TA 2510. Drabble.
    "Fording the Greyflood". " Boromir's journey to Imladris is long and wearisome, and not without incident."
    "Narn I Hîn Elrond (The Tale of the Children of Elrond)". AU on the choice of the Half-elven. Drabble.

Feb. 14, 2009
    Jay of Lasgalen's Tales:
        "The Road Not Taken"  "Elladan agonises over the choice of the Peredhel between mortality and immortality - but haunted by a prophetic dream, he fears he has left his decision too late." Two chapters, Elrohir and Elladan.
       "Messengers From the West"  "From The Tale of Years: 2957-80: Aragorn undertakes his great journeys and errantries. As Thorongil he serves in disguise both Thengel of Rohan and Ecthelion II of Gondor."

Feb. 7, 2009
    Jay of Lasgalen's Tales:
        "Red, Red Wine" "After the War of the Ring, Thranduil and Legolas look towards the future." Thranduil and Legolas, drabble.
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2008

Dec. 15, 2008
    Tales of Shadow by Shadow:
       "Silence of the Night". "The story's about little Legolas and a nightmare he had." Legolas and Thranduil, vignette.

Nov. 28, 2008
    Jay of Lasgalen's Tales: Letters from Elrohir:
       "Letter to Celebrian" A year after Celebrían's departure, Elrohir writes to his mother. This is a draft letter as he struggles with his feelings, and wonders how much he should tell her.
       "Letter to Elladan: Choice" Elrohir agonises over the choice of the Peredhel between mortality and immortality - but he realises his decision is already made.
       "Letter to Arathorn: "Greetings, Arathorn My Brother". A letter to Arathorn celebrating the news of his betrothal - and telling of a prophetic dream ...
       "Letter to Taniquel". Elrohir writes to Taniquel with plans to return to Lasgalen.
         Navigation for the Letters has been updated.

Nov. 23, 2008
    Jay of Lasgalen's Tales:
       "The Legend of the Grey Riders" a short story with Elladan, Elrohir, Eomer, Eowyn, and Faramir.
       "After the funeral of Théoden, Elladan and Elrohir learn of an ancient legend to which they hold the key. But are some mysteries best left unsolved?"

Oct. 24, 2008
    Mellon Chronicles:
         "The Cave Story Trio" with Aragorn, Arwen, and Legolas. Illustrated for all three parts by Cassia.
                "To escape royal duties and wedding preparations, Aragorn, Legolas and Arwen go on a little side-trip in Gondor." Each of the three chapters is written by a different author, Cassia, Siobhan, and Katie, all three of whom journeyed into a cave together. (How's that for research?)
        "Only the Beginning" by Cassia-(TV).
                "Vignette. My slightly extended and appended version of part of the Coronation scene near the end of ROTK. Decidedly Aragorn & Legolas centric." Movie-verse.             

Oct. 23, 2008
    Jay of Lasgalen's tales:
       "Celebrian's Special Day" with young Elladan and Elrohir, Celebrian and Elrond.
             "A short story to celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow in the UK. Celebrían also has a special day, and Elladan and Elrohir plan a surprise for her. Rating is for hinted at marital activities."

Oct. 19, 2008
    Jay of Lasgalen's tales:
       "The Librarian" with young Legolas and Thranduil. Short story.
              "At times Thranduil finds it hard to bring up a lively, imaginative child on his own. A fluffy one-shot, written for Dot's birthday." Young Legolas tries out some ideas from books to his father's dismay.

Aug. 31, 2008
    Jay of Lasgalen's tales:
       "Night on a Bare Mountain" with Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel. Six chapters and an epilogue.
          "While travelling home across the Misty Mountains, Elrohir encounters unexpectedly severe weather. Injured and alone, he discovers just how strong his link with Elladan is."

Aug. 12, 2008
    Jay of Lasgalen's tales:
       "Wedding Woes" with Elladan, Elrohir, and Arathorn.
            "Summary: The message was simple and straightforward, if rather brief: 'I have news. Meet me at the Prancing Pony in Bree before the next full moon. Arathorn.'
            For Bodkin's birthday - a little late, I'm afraid!"

Aug. 11, 2008
    New chapter of "To See A World" by Nightwing:
       Ch. 48 "In Dreams"

June 20, 2008
    Drabbles by Jay of Lasgalen:
       The Fall of Gondolin Young Elladan and Elrohir have been listening to Glorfindel's history lessons. Drabble.
       Namarië "Elrohir's final farewell to Celebrían." Drabble
      
May 2, 2008
    Lessons of Life series:
       The Love of One's Life by Elwing-(V). "During a rare idyllic day in Mirkwood, Legolas meditates on his surroundings." Vignette written for Earth Day and Arbor Day.

May 1, 2008
    Mellon Chronicles series:
        Trouble Follows by Cassia-(TV). "A day in a rather confusing market place goes a little bit askew for the elf and ranger." Humorous vignette.
        This story is the first to make use of the new CSS stylesheet originated by Gilraen-(V). It is also the first Story or other entry in the Tolkien Site with any editing by anyone other than Varda: all hail Gilraen-(V), pre-editor!

April 20, 2008
    Bonds Without Hope by Arien-(Valar). Numenoreans capture a woodman, in a short story set in the Second Age.

April 7, 2008
     New author and member, welcome StarLight-(TV), with "Stories by Starlight":
       Of Snowballs and Change. "Legolas feels that his mortal friends have changed too much, and he is the only one who had stayed the same. But there is something he fails to realize." This story was previously entered into the Teitho contest.

March 30, 2008
     "Mellon Chronicles" series:
       Never Cold in Your Shadow by Siobhan-(TV) and Cassia-(TV). "Vignette.  Aragorn and Legolas discuss destiny and why Aragorn let the elf beat him in a sparring match." Includes an original poem by Cassia.

March 29, 2008
     "Lessons of Life" series by Elwing-(V):
       Midnight Musings revision

March 21, 2008
     Stories by Jay of Lasgalen:
       Greetings, Ori son of Gorin! - Follows A Large, Bold Hand. Elrohir writes to Ori to wish him luck as he travels to Moria.
       A Time to Embrace by Jay of Lasgalen. Normal tough parenting decisions become exaggerated when one is a king dealing with his heir. Thranduil and Legolas.

March 20, 2008
    Tales by Branwyn-(TV): friendship (mostly) stories from the collection "A Handful of Valentines":
        Bedazzled - Aragorn, Finduilas. Also includes Ecthelion, Denethor.
        The Token of the Second Son - Young Boromir and Faramir. Also includes Denethor.
        Outlander - Eowyn, Boromir. Also includes Eomer.
        Horse Sense - Bill the Pony, Gimli. Also includes Boromir, Elrond, Legolas, the four hobbits and unmentioned Aragorn.
        Restoration - Aragorn, Faramir. Also includes Beregond.

March 6, 2008
     Tales by Branwyn-(TV), drabbles from Branwyn's Bric-à-Brac collection:
       The Sharpest Vinegar - Lobelia.
       A Near Thing - T.A. Feb. 25, 3019. A/U, written in memory of the anniversary of the First Battle of the Fords of Isen. Grimbold, Theodred.
       Swimming Lesson - Imrahil teaches young Boromir and Faramir swimming. Imrahil, Boromir, Faramir.
       Salt Caravan - A/U Boromir, if he had survived Amon Hen.
       Blackest Fate - Two prisoners from Rohan, on their way to the Nazgul.
       The Horses of Eorl - A/N: Credit goes to Annmarwalk for the idea of Radagast as horsey therapist. Radagast, Eomer. 

Feb. 21, 2008
     Drabbles and short stories by Branwyn-(TV) with more to be uploaded later:
        The Lesson - Faramir's thinking during a battle. Drabble.
        An Unexpected Party - Thorin had other dwarven choices for the company. With abject apologies to Tolkien. Drabble.
       Stopping by Woods - Old Faramir out riding. Written as a companion piece to "The Road Not Taken"  Short story.
       Plain Delight - Sam and Rosie having a meal after the War of the Ring. Drabble.
       Full Complement - Faramir sets out with what is left of the cavalry. Drabble.
       The Road Not Taken - Boromir on his way to Imladris, before the loss of his horse. Short story.
       Area of Study - Radagast knows something that Saruman doesn't. Drabble.

Feb. 20, 2008
      Drabbles by Branwyn-(TV) with more to be uploaded later:
        Current - Aragorn at Rauros Falls.
        Ride Light - The Rohirrim heading for Mundberg.
        The Tide - Imrahil brings news to Denethor.
        The Beacon of Erelas - two Gondorian soldiers.
        Hearts Entwined - Treebeard presides over an Entish marriage.
        Lord of Gifts - Sauron speaks with a future wraith.
        "The Guest" and "The Gift" - An elf lady and two farmers.
       The Conjuror - Denethor and Gandalf discussing Sauron.
        Meddlesome - Servants talk about Denethor and the injured Faramir.
       Under the Linden - Faramir, foresight, and a linden tree.
       The Waves' Song - Arwen after Aragorn's death.
       Geometry - Faramir and Denethor after Boromir's death.
       Too Many Adverbs - Young Boromir with his writing tutor.
       Reading the Signs - Faramir reads signs in Denethor, after Boromir's death.
       Hook, Line, and Sinker - Deagol goes fishing.

Jan. 20, 2008
    "Lost and Found" by Branwyn-(TV). Gandalf and young Faramir in the library of Minas Tirith.

Jan. 19, 2008
    "A Large, Bold Hand" by Jay of Lasgalen. Elrohir and Ori. Drabble.

Jan. 11, 2008
    "Letters from Elrohir" series by Jay of Lasgalen:
       "Letter to Elladan": the just-in-case letter of comfort to Elladan that Elrohir hopes his brother never reads.
       "Letter to Elladan; Lothlorien": Elrohir's impressions of Lothlorien. Elrohir and Elrond are in Lorien without Elladan.
    "Thoughts from Home" by Jay of Lasgalen. Sequel to "Far from Home".

Jan. 4, 2008
       "First-born" by Alasse Merenrel-(TV) who's on a roll. In Rivendell, Denethor's first-born son, Boromir, writes in his log concerning his first impressions of the elves he has met. Companion piece to "Second-born" in which Denethor's second-born son, Faramir, compares First-born elves and Second-born humans.

Jan. 3, 2008
    "Another Day" by Alasse Merenrel-(TV). Helm's Deep, from an orc's point of view. Movie-verse.
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2007:

Dec. 23, 2007
    "Far from Home" by Jay of Lasgalen. Elladan, Elrohir, orcs. short story.

Dec. 22, 2007
    "Far from Home" by Jay of Lasgalen. Elladan, Elrohir. drabble.

Dec. 8, 2007
    "Letters from Elrohir" by Jay of Lasgalen:
            "Letter to Arwen"
            "Letter to Glorfindel"

Dec. 3, 2007
    "Family Trouble" by Cassia and Siobhan. 5 chapters. Newly written and inserted into the series after "Mistaken Identity".
        "A disastrous run-in with some villagers leaves Aragorn and Legolas trapped and in a bad way. To keep despair and claustrophobia at bay, Aragorn coaxes Legolas into telling him a story about the elf prince's past when Legolas spent some time in his father's dungeons. Legolas relates why his mother left for the havens and Aragorn finds out that there are still a few things about his friend he did not know. Meanwhile, time for them is running short."
    "Coronation Jitters" by Siobhan for Cassia. G. 1 chapter.
        "Legolas visits Aragorn before his coronation ceremony." Gimli also plays a part.

Nov. 25, 2007
    Ch. 47 "What Is Seen And Unseen" by Nightwing. Latest chapter of To See a World. Betaed by Lisette.

Nov. 1, 2007
     Counting the Days by Jay of Lasgalen. Drabble. "Elladan is away from Imladris, and Elrohir can't wait for him to come home."
    Four spooky stories from Branwyn-(TV):
        Wave-Singer drabble (Maglor)
        In Moria, In Khazad-Dhum drabble (dwarves)
        Unfinished Work drabble (Denethor)
        Beggars' Night short story (Pippin, Gandalf, Gimli, Legolas, Eowyn, and Faramir)

Oct. 27, 2007
     Siege of Dread by Cassia-(TV) and Siobhan-(TV). 16 chapters. Part of their Mellon Chronicles series, following "Curse of Angmar".
        "Rivendell has always been a place of peace. When that tranquility is threatened it leads to a cascade of events that seek to destroy Aragorn's adopted family. Two mysterious figures from the past become suddenly important and in a bizarre turn of events, Aragorn and Legolas find themselves faced with trying to save not only the future of Rivendell, but Mirkwood as well... if they can save themselves, first."
        Aragorn, Legolas. Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel. Thranduil.

Oct. 21, 2007
     The Temptations of Eönwë by Enerdhil-(TV). "Eönwë and Morgoth, and the futile bids for pardon I imagine Morgoth must have made before he was sentenced."

Oct. 17, 2007
    The Prisoner by Jay of Lasgalen. "What if" a different decision had been taken, drabble challenge. Legolas, Thranduil.
    Brigid and Greg in Middle-earth by Maedhros-(V). Humor drabble. Comments on a Noldo.

Oct. 11, 2007
       Mind's Eye by Cassia-(TV) and Siobhan-(TV) is up. "Aragorn lost his memory in Harad.  It returned, but not all of it returned at once.  The healing mind is a funny thing.  So when he finds himself somewhere strange, in an unthinkable situation, what is he supposed to think?  Where is he?  What’s happening?  How can he set it right?" Aragorn, Legolas, Death, Namo. Follows "Stars of Harad" in the "Mellon Chronicles" series.

Oct. 10, 2007
       Discoveries in the Dark by Jay of Lasgalen. AU drabble challenge for The Hobbit. Bilbo.
       Old Swords by Jay of Lasgalen. Could have happened during The Hobbit. Elrond. 

Oct. 8, 2007
    Story written for the Tenth Anniversary:
       The Valar Guild by Alcardilme-(TV). Young Boromir and Faramir's differing opinions on the Valar.

Oct. 5, 2007
    Story written for the Tenth Anniversary:
        A Song the Size of the World written and illustrated by Fladrif-(V). The Valar sing the world into being.

Oct. 2, 2007
    New stories written for the Tenth Anniversary of the Valar Guild! Thank you!
        The Game of Kings by Branwyn-(TV). Early Tolkien gamers. :)
        Revelation: What Evil Fears by Eonwe-(Valar). Sauron's fear. This story is now part of a series "What Evil Fears".
        
    New drabbles by Jay of Lasgalen, continuing the "Charity" series and ending on the fifth. Since the story has changed from the original one-shot and become a series with a different slant from the start, she is changing the name to "Brotherly Love". This also means a change in where they are placed in our site, so the links will be moving. This is not to be confused with another of her drabbles of the same name:
       Brotherly Love

Sept. 28, 2007
    New drabbles by Jay of Lasgalen. Aragorn meets his brothers at Bree and what happens next.
       Charity Begins at Home  ("Charity" renamed and moved, see Oct. 2 for explanation.)
       Charity Begins at Home II

Sept. 21, 2007
    Changes in links for the stories of:
Menelvagor-(Valar) fka Turgon-(V)
Arien-(Valar) fka Finduilas-(V)
Balin-(V)-ex
Barahir-(V)

Sept 11, 2007
    Wedding Nerves by Jay of Lasgalen. Aragorn, Elladan, and Elrohir. "Aragorn as King, on the brink of his wedding to Arwen. Elladan and Elrohir - of course - make their presence felt." Written as a birthday request.
    The front page for Tolkien-inspired stories has been altered. Sending Stories now has its own page. Top menu bar changed.

Sept. 7, 2007
    New Story Author! Fladrif-(V)!
        Roots Up: An Ent's Tale by Fladrif-(V). In the early days, Tom Bombadil fears that immortality will lead to boredom but discovers that it is not so. Updated Sept. 11, 2007.
Written for the Tenth Anniversary of the Valar Guild. Short story.

Sept. 5, 2007
    The Price of Being Peredhil by Jay of Lasgalen. Elrond and Elros.

Aug. 25, 2007
    New Story Author! Ancalagon-(V)!
        The Duel in the Sky by Ancalagon-(V). Ancalagon versus Earendil in the War of Wrath. Silmarillion fic. New author but long-time member.
    Some Words from the Mor-galad by He that Walks Unseen-(TV). "A message of old has been delivered by fate. Read it and pass it on for he who arose in might must be heard".

Aug. 22, 2007
    Watching the Sunrise by Jay of Lasgalen. "On midsummer's day, Elrohir tries to persuade Elladan to wake up early." Pre-LotR fic.

Aug. 20, 2007
    Too Much of a Good Thing? by Elwing-(V) for her Lessons of Life series. "Searching for comfort in the aftermath of battle, Legolas discovers whether one can truly receive too much of a good thing. A ‘gap filler’ set just after the battle at Helm’s Deep in Two Towers." Legolas, Aragorn, Gimli, Eomer, Gandalf, and Herubrand.

Aug. 15, 2007
    Two short stories by Jay of Lasgalen:
       Balrog's Balls! Celebrian sometimes finds parenting the twins difficult around Glorfindel and Elrond.
       Promises to Keep Thranduil takes a walk in the snowy woods during a difficult time with an unexpected meeting. Pre-LotR.

Aug. 9, 2007
    "Two Eyes Stare at Mine"by He that Walks Unseen-(TV).
        Sudden fiction. The author made up the term Proem to describe it, for poetry in prose form.

Aug. 1, 2007
       "Pride Goeth..." by Jay of Lasgalen, drabble. Elrohir overreaches himself, but achieves victory.

July 13, 2007
    "To See a World": Chapter 46 by Nightwing is now up.

July 2, 2007
  Stories by Branwyn-(TV):
    "When the Days are Warm" Short.  Boromir, Faramir, Finduilas.
    "The Eyes of the White Tower" Short story, 1 chapter.
    "The retelling of a familiar tale, with some blank spaces filled in. Denethor and Peregrin during the siege of Minas Tirith."
    Denethor, Faramir, Pippin. Glimpses of Boromir, Gandalf, Witch-king

July 1, 2007
     "The Best Begetting Day Ever" by Jay of Lasgalen. Short story 1 chapter.
    "Elladan and Elrohir celebrate their begetting day, and an unexpected visitor returns."
    Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel

June 24, 2007
    "Curse of Angmar" by Cassia and Siobhan for their Mellon Chronicles series. 19 chpaters.
          "Aragorn and Legolas wanted only to rest and heal after their harrowing experiences in the south. But fate has other plans. Evil has always haunted the Barrow-downs near the Shire, but now strange things have begun happening and many are saying that the wights have awoken to haunt the countryside. Aragorn and Legolas, along with Aragorn's brothers and fellow rangers, must ascertain the truth of what is going on, but will what they find be more than they can deal with?"
    Aragorn, Legolas. Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Bilbo, Gandalf, Halbarad, Rangers.

June 17, 2007
    Drabble by Jay of Lasgalen:
       "The Outsider". "Aragorn's melancholy thoughts on one of his lonely journeys."

May 27, 2007
    Drabbles by Jay of Lasgalen, reprinted from Stories of Arda:
       "Hide and Seek" The twins, Elladan and Elrohir, realize the point of the game.
       "Breaking" Elrond, through his bond with Celebrian, realizes that she is being attacked.
       "Parental Ambitions" Arathorn and Gilraen consider the newborn Aragorn.
       "Meeting in Bree" Ranger Aragorn meets his twin brothers in Bree.
       "No Smoking" A new sign.
       "Starlight and Darkness" In Moria, Aragorn recalls Elrohir's words that help him face the evil memories of this place..
       "The Darkness Behind" Gimli has help on the Paths of the Dead.
       "Beware of the Sea" Legolas rides to battle while recalling Galadriel's message, believing he is about to die.
       "Before the Gate" Elladan and Elrohir in front of the Black Gate of Mordor.
       "Labour of Love" Arwen has her first child, Eldarion. Aragorn and her brothers, all trained healers, want to help.

April 21, 2007
    "Escape from Mordor" by Cassia-(TV) and Siobhan-(TV), Mellon Chronicles series.
        "Legolas has been sold into slavery in Mordor, but after everything he has been through, his wounded spirit no longer has the strength to endure.
        "By venturing into the heart of Sauron's realm, Aragorn puts at risk the thus far carefully guarded and deadly secret of his identity. But if Aragorn does not find Legolas soon, the prince will die; one way or another. Yet even when he is found... how can the two friends, alone against all of Mordor, ever manage to escape the death trap of the dark lands?"

March 28, 2007
    "Traitor" by Cassia-(TV) and Siobhan-(TV), Mellon Chronicles series.
    "Fifteen years is a long time... a long time in which Aragorn and Legolas have not seen one another. When Legolas is accused of being a traitor to Gondor there are some who would like Aragorn to think that things have changed more than he realizes. Embroiled in a strange mesh of deception and intrigue Legolas' one chance may rest with his old friend... but will Denethor's dislike of Aragorn turn the elf into a pawn in more than one game? And can any of them figure out how they are really being betrayed before Legolas and Gondor both pay the price?"
    Pre-LotR
    Aragorn, Boromir (ch 10, 2 years old), Denethor, Ecthelion II, Legolas. Aragorn and Legolas' PoV mainly. Some Denethor, OC.
    12 chapters.

March 4, 2007
      Second-born by Alasse Merenrel-(TV)
       Faramir contemplates what sets the First-born Elves and Second-born Men apart.
       Pre-LotR
       Faramir (pov), Gandalf (Mithrandir). Mentions of Denethor and Boromir.
       Short story.

      Dark Visions by Cassia-(TV) and Siobhan-(TV), Mellon Chronicles series.
        PG-13 violence
        Aragorn's foresight ability begins to show, and he tries to prevent Legolas' death. Elrond knows that he will not see much of Aragorn any longer and travels with him. Aragorn becomes "Thorongil".
        Pre-LotR
        Aragorn, Legolas, Elrond, Galadriel, Eomund
        11 chapters

March 2, 2007
    The Fall of Thuringwethil by Enerdhil-(TV)
     Draugluin, Gothmog, Sauron (pov), Thuringwethil
     Short story, complete. First time published.

Feb. 21, 2007
   Spring Planting  by Branwyn-(TV)
    What hidden things are unearthed when the fields are ploughed in the spring? A short tale of Lord Denethor and his young sons. Written for annmarwalk's birthday.
    Denethor, Faramir, Boromir
    Short story.
    Complete.
      Posted here Feb. 21, 2007. Previously published on Stories of Arda Nov. 9, 2004.

Feb. 13, 2007
    Nightwing's continuing novel, "To See a World" now has Chapter 45: "Standing Tall".

Feb. 12, 2007
    Eonwe-(Valar)'s stories have moved. Please advise the editor of any broken links as he has many stories.

Feb. 10, 2007
    New original story by a new author! "Of Gorthaur and Gothmog" by Enerdhil-(TV).
    "I always wondered what exactly were the relations between such powerful and power-hungry beings as those that made up Morgoth's cabinet. Primarily the only two who appeared to be equals, being Sauron and Gothmog."
    Gothmog (Sauron), Gorthaur the Balrog, and the other Gothmog.

Feb. 6, 2007
    New story by a new author! "The Fords of Isen" by Branwyn-(TV).
    A tale of two ghosts. Book characters used are Boromir and Theodred.

Jan. 29, 2007
    New story by a new author! "Haleth, Son of Hama, Warrior of Rohan" by Norgen.
    This is set in movie-verse. Driven by Aragorn's expectations and his own experiences, Haleth becomes a warrior. "Haleth is the young farm boy on the walls of Helm's Deep that Aragorn talks to about his good sword."

    AlasseMerenrel-(TV)'s links have been moved to put all her stories in one spot, but should be easily re-found from the Authors and Titles pages, or from this link to her story author's page.
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2006:
      
Dec. 7, 2006
    Drabbles up, by Jay of Lasgalen: All the Wrong Notes, Caught Red Handed, Eavesdropping, Grammar Lessons, Helm's Deep.

Dec. 6, 2006
    Story up: Mellon Chronicles Series' "The Stars of Harad" by Cassia-(TV) and Siobhan-(TV) is up.
    "When Aragorn falls in love with Arwen, it seems that he has done the one thing that could ever divide he and his elven family. Certain that his home is his no longer, Aragorn leaves with the rangers, attempting to forget the heartache of all he has lost... What he did not count on was losing his memory and forgetting everything.
    "Now, to find him, Legolas must join the very men who have captured and enslaved his friend, he must be one of them... and he must pay the dreadful penalty when their confidence is broken.
    "But if Aragorn cannot remember, cannot trust the elf he no longer knows... will it all have been in vain?"
    Aragorn, Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Legolas.

Dec. 5, 2006
    Story up: Mellon Chronicles Series' "Priceless Treasure" by Cassia-(TV) and Siobhan-(TV) is now edited and linked in differently. It should have been placed near the end of the series.
    Mellon Chronicles series links now better match the chronological order of the books.

Dec. 4, 2006
    New chapter up for the novel of "Ten Thousand Years Will Not Suffice" by Alcardilme-(TV): TA 2943 aka chapter 5.

Dec. 1, 2006
    Alcardilme-(TV) has joined the Valar Guild with two new stories:
       Letters From Faramir by Alcardilme-(TV)
        "Grief knows no boundaries, nor age, nor time. Letters from Faramir to Boromir - in hopes that he is still alive and will return. Angst."
        LotR
        13 chapters
        Complete
           Posted here Dec. 1, 2006. Previously on Henneth Annûn.
       Ten Thousand Years Will Not Suffice by Alcardilme-(TV)
        "Denethor - from birth onward... How he became the Twenty-sixth Ruling Steward of Gondor and through to his untimely death (NOT movie based)."
        Third Age, includes LotR.
        Denethor II and all who came in contact with him.
        In progress.

Nov. 9, 2006
    Lessons of Life Series: "How to Dim a Too-Bright Elf" by Elwing-(V). G-PG, Humor, 1 chapter. Set in the LotR, Two Towers. The Fellowship sends Aragorn to confront a problem they are having with Legolas.
    Elwing has named her series "Lessons of Life", and it is now chronologically listed on her Author's Page.

Nov. 5, 2006
       Ch. 44 "A Brief Quiet". Update on the continuing story "To See a World" by Nightwing.

Oct. 30, 2006
    "Betrayal" by Cassia and Siobhan. R for graphic violence. 8 chapters.
    "After a long absence, Legolas is finally returning home to Mirkwood. But what will he and Aragorn find when they get there? Trouble more severe than either of them could have ever guessed is stirring in the Wood-elves realm and treachery beyond imagining. The resulting struggle may be more than either the elf or the ranger can handle... and if they can't, then not only they, but all of Mirkwood is doomed."

Sept. 24, 2006
    "Setting Forth" by Jay of Lasgalen. Drabble, exactly 100 words long! "Legolas makes his final preparations before the Fellowship leaves Imladris." Posted on Stories of Arda Sept. 13, 2006.
    Webwork: Elwing and Finduilas' files and links should all be in good shape.

Sept. 22, 2006
    "Shadow Search" by Finduilas-(V) is up, one chapter long. We thank her for answering the meeting request for a story with Gimli, and enjoyed seeing her rp character make an appearance as well! Tolkien characters involved are Gimli and Halbarad. The time is fifteen years before the Council of Elrond.
    Webwork warning: Started on a rebuild to organize the files better. Elwing and Finduilas have been affected so far.

Sept. 7, 2006
    "To See a World" by Nightwing. Chs. 32 - 43 are up.

Sept. 6, 2006
    "To See a World" by Nightwing. Chs. 16 - 31 are up.

Sept. 5, 2006
    "To See a World" by Nightwing. Chs. 9 - 15 are up.

Sept. 4, 2006
    "To See a World" by Nightwing. Chs. 7 and 8 are up.

August 28, 2006
    Nightwing's novel: "To See a World". Nightwing gave the Valar Guild permission to publish her novel, which is still in progress and will probably be finished in about a year, started in August 2003. She has written 43 chapters. Her beta reader is Lisette. The first six chapters are now online here. It deals with blindness, coping with both the physical and mental type. Nightwing has been around the blind and has done a great deal of research, as you can tell when you read. She summarizes the novel:
    "Injured and alone, Legolas and Aragorn are forced to seek refuge in a wintry foreign land. But when darkness encroaches from within and without, they learn that refuge can become a deadly trap."

August 6, 2006
    Cassia and Siobhan's Mellon Chronicles series:
    "Legolas' No Good Rotten Day" by Siobhan with inspiration from Cassia. G. (Not illustrated.) "Humorous vignette. Legolas has a very bad morning and drags his friend Aragorn into it." This story is now also listed under July 28 when it first went online for us. I shifted where it is in the chronological order as well as putting "And So the End" as the last story. Aragorn, Legolas, Thranduil.
    More Mellon Chronicles stories are being put online without finishing editing yet. They are still quite readable if you'd like to go ahead anyway. I will be away for a week on vacation. "Betrayal" was put up with editing unfinished July 28.
    "Betrayal" by Cassia and Siobhan. PG-13 or R for graphic violence. (editing unfinished)
    "After a long absence, Legolas is finally returning home to Mirkwood. But what will he and Aragorn find when they get there? Trouble more severe than either of them could have ever guessed is stirring in the Wood-elves realm and treachery beyond imagining. The resulting struggle may be more than either the elf or the ranger can handle... and if they can't, then not only they, but all of Mirkwood is doomed." Aragorn, Legolas, Thranduil
    "Priceless Treasure" by Cassia & Siobhan. PG-13 Counting Epilogue and Prologue, 17 chapters. (editing unfinished)
    "A generation apart, two adventures become one.
    "While wintering in Mirkwood, Aragorn is taken captive by a bounty hunter with a mysterious objective, leaving Legolas, Elrond, Elladan and Elrohir in a desperate struggle to save the young human before it is too late.
    "Eighty years later, Aragorn is King of Gondor, but the shadows of the past do not lie quietly and he, Legolas and Gimli find themselves in their own frightening quest to save Aragorn's young son Eldarion from someone who wants to see the King dead. Past, present and future converge in a swirling blizzard of events when Legolas makes the ultimate sacrifice for his best friend and a father's worst nightmare comes true... twice."

July 31, 2006
  Stories by Jay of Lasgalen:
    Burying the Hatchet G. 1 chapter. T.A. 3019, Jan. "A short interlude on the road between Moria and Lórien. Frodo plays peacemaker."
    A Few Leaves In The Forest G. 4 chapters. T.A. 3019 March. "This is mostly movie-based (unusually for me), but there are elements of the books. It covers the time between the warg attack and the aftermath of the battle of Helm's Deep." Mainly Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Haldir. Includes Eowyn, Eomer, Gandalf, Theoden.
    Letter From Elladan. G. 2 chapters. T.A. 3019, post-LotR. "Letter mailed to Elrond in error, written just before the Battle of the Morannon, the Black Gate of Mordor." Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Faramir
    Till Death Us Do Part (AU) PG-13. 2 ch. Post-LotR. "After the One Ring was destroyed, there was no more evil and death ... was there?" Aragorn, Arwen, Elladan and Elrohir (as Lords of Rivendell), Glorfindel, Legolas. Mainly twins.
    To the Ends of Middle-earth  Illustration by Cassia. Post-LotR, Aragorn already has children. Two endings, one canon and one AU (alternate universe) for the Appendices. "When sudden tragedy strikes one of the Fellowship in Minas Tirith, how do those left behind remember?" What would be a proper burial for one of his kind?

July 30, 2006
  Stories by Jay of Lasgalen:
    Going on a Bear Hunt G 1 ch. "Elrohir, Aragorn and Legolas go on a hunting expedition in the mountains - but things do not go to plan."
    "Written for the Teitho challenge 'Friends In Small Places'." Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel, Legolas
    A Lesser Treason 3 chs. T.A. Dec. 3018. When Frodo brought the One Ring into Rivendell, it did not stay quiescent. "'The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason' December, 3018. Elrohir, restless and uneasy, wanders the hills above Imladris." Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Frodo, Sam

July 29, 2006
    A Crown of Woodland Flowers  by Jay of Lasgalen. G 1 ch.. The origin of Thranduil's crown. "Thranduil faces a bleak round of council meetings and diplomacy on his begetting day - but someone has other ideas. Set in the first year of the Third Age. A belated birthday gift for Daw the Minstrel, and an early one for Bodkin!" Thranduil, his wife.

July 28, 2006
    Cassia and Siobhan's Mellon Chronicles:
    "Legolas' No Good Rotten Day" by Siobhan with inspiration from Cassia. G. (Not illustrated.) "Humorous vignette. Legolas has a very bad morning and drags his friend Aragorn into it."

    Jay of Lasgalen's stories: new stories (non-drabbles) uploaded are:
    "Flet Building". 1 chapter. Elladan and Elrohir want to make a Lorien-style flet and Celebrian helps. Uploaded July 27.
    "Star Gazing". 1 chapter. Elrohir and young Estel spend an evening star gazing and discussing legends.
    "A Short Rest". 1 chapter. "When Bilbo and the dwarves arrived in Imladris in The Hobbit, Estel was ten years old. They must have met. This short story is about that meeting. The title is taken from the relevant chapter of The Hobbit. Set in June, 2941."
    "High Flight". 1 chapter. "An eagle remembers the Battle of Five Armies."
    "Shadows Over Lasgalen". 9 chapters. PG-13: Author's warnings for grief, torture, death. Aragorn and Legolas first meet, briefly. "Sauron sends three of the Nazgul to reoccupy Dol Guldur. A darkness begins to grow again in Lasgalen and Legolas takes a patrol to investigate." Aragorn, Gandalf, Legolas, Thranduil.
    "Interlude in Imladris". 10 chapters, sequel to "Shadows Over Lasgalen". "Trolls reappear to disturb the peace of Imladris. Legolas, on a visit there, is invited to assist in the hunt." Aragorn, Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel, Legolas, Thranduil.

July 27, 2006
    Jay of Lasgalen's stories now all have the Quick List link at the top. The July 26 drabble upload is added to the Quick List. The main list with summaries is done.
    Added these drabbles (uploaded and linked in order to Jay's main list and her Quick List):
    "On the Slopes of Orodruin". A "what if" with Isildur at Orodruin.
    "Twice Blessed". Elrond is twice blessed with twin sons reminding him that this is the second time of twins for him. "For the 'Two' challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    "Three's Company". Little Arwen learns walking between her twin brothers. "For the Tolkien Weekly 'Three' challenge."
    "Summer Solstice". Thranduil is ready for another blessing from Yavanna, the Giver of Fruits. "Yavanna is the Giver of Fruits - so her blessing may well be sought by those wanting to create a child."
    "One or Two?". Elrohir fumes over being a twin. "Written for the Tolkien Weekly challenge 'One'."
    "Separate Rooms". Elrohir finally has his own room.
    "Separate Rooms II". Elladan finally has his own room.
    "The Shortcut". Elrohir wants Elladan to go on a shortcut with him. "Written for the 50 Passages challenge, prompt #4: 'Our last shortcut through woods nearly ended in disaster'. "
    "Never Again". Elrohir regrets taking a bet.
    "Kite Flying". Elladan and Elrohir try to help their adopted brother, Estel (Aragorn), fly a kite.
    "Dragon's Gold". Smaug is awakened on top of his hoard. "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Lumpy' and 'Shiny' challenges."
    "The Watcher". Elrond worries whether he did right in passing on the prophecy of Malbeth the Seer.
    "A Final Farewell". "What if" one twin sailed to Valinor but the other remained with Middle-earth? Elladan and Elrohir double drabble. "If you're not sure, Elrohir is the first speaker, then Elladan.  I don't really think that the twins chose different fates - I firmly believe that they both sailed - but began thinking, 'what if they did part'?"

July 26, 2006
    All stories below are by the talented Jay of Lasgalen over a period of years. These all went online today, although not all are yet properly placed on Jay's Author's Page and Quick List where they will be placed among all the other stories in the order they would have happened in Tolkien's Middle-earth. The drabbles below are already in that order. A few more drabbles will be placed in this list in black to aid in placement, with links put up on the days they go online.

    "Nine Lives" 1 chapter. "A short, complete story. Pure fluff, featuring the twins and adult Arwen (because I've put them through so much angst lately!)"

    Drabbles: short stories of 100 words, and a few double drabbles of 200 words. This is a highly disciplined story form very close to poetry in impact. Quoted comments are directly from Jay, while others are the editor's fault. The editor finally caught up with about half of Jay's drabbles just in time as she made a new one July 24:

    "The Music of the Ainur". The Ainur create Arda with music. "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Music' challenge.  Based, of course, on The Silmarillion."
    "Astronomy" Tuor discusses astronomy with young Earendil. "For the ‘Astronomy’ challenge on Tolkien Weekly"

    "Battle Beneath the Trees II" Thranduil leads one of his first battles. "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Snow' challenge."
    "Dagorlad" Thranduil fights in Dagorlad.
    "Oropher" Oropher's last words to Thranduil at Dagorlad.

    "Midnight" R. "A moment between Elrond and Celebrian."
    "First Words" Elladan and Elrohir's first words.
    "Thranduil's Begetting Day" Little Legolas makes a present for his father.
    "Searching" Thranduil and some of his folk hunt for a very young Legolas lost in the forest of Mirkwood. "Written for the 'Lost' challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    "Autumn Hunt" Thranduil goes hunting with little Legolas. "For Jasta’s birthday.  Happy birthday, mellon nin! Daw, this is how hide and seek should be played!"
    "Arwen's Birth Day" Elladan and Elrohir at the celebration of their new sister's birth.
        "Part of the HASA birthday challenge, to write a drabble in 111 words in recognition of Frodo and Bilbo’s birthdays.  It had to include three of the following: a bottle of wine, a birthday cake, fireworks, pipeweed and the number 111.  Four out of five isn’t bad. When I remembered that a certain pair of elven twins were 111 when their sister was born, the rest was easy! "
    "The Gift Horse" Elladan, Elrohir and the gift horse.
        "This one is for JastaElf’s birthday – a little late, I’m afraid.  Happy Birthday, Jasta!"
    "Brotherly Love"  Elladan and Elrohir arrive for Arwen's birthday at Rivendell. "A HASA birthday drabble for Forodwaith, who wanted Arwen with someone other than Aragorn."
    "Mid-Winter's Magic" Mid-Winter's treats in Mirkwood.

    "We Are Not the Same" Elladan and Elrohir.
    "Great Minds Think Alike"  Elladan and Elrohir's 30th begetting day.
    "An Uneventful Journey". "This one is for LKK’s birthday.  She requested Legolas, Elladan and Elrohir friendship. "
    "Adar" Legolas thanks Thranduil for being there for him. "A double drabble for Father’s Day.  Dedicated to my father, who sadly died six years ago."

    "Precious" Smeagol takes a birthday present.
       "This was written for the 'Greed' challenge at Tolkien Weekly."
    "Bloodlust" Elrond worries about Elladan and Elrohir's quest for vengeance on the orcs for their mother, Celebrian. "For the 'History of Violence' challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    "I Remember" A twin remembers what happened to their mother, Celebrian.
    "To See the Sea". Isengar Took reaches the Sea. "For the ‘Life Aquatic’ challenge on Tolkien Weekly. Isengar Took (Pippin’s great-uncle) is said to have ‘gone to sea’ in his youth."

    "Celebration"  Thranduil's folk celebrate.
    "The Battle of Five Armies"  Overview.
    "Laketown Romeo"  A man in Laketown makes a mistake. "This was written for the Tolkien Weekly ‘Mistakes’ Challenge."

    "The White Tree". "Remember when Aragorn and Gandalf found the sapling of the White Tree?  I began to wonder just how it got there in the first place..."
    "First Love" Estel (Aragorn) tries to write a love letter and Elladan catches him.
    "Love" Legolas tells Aragorn about the relationship between Arwen and himself.
        "Blame HASA for this one.  The Birthday Drabbles thread had three requests for June - Legolas, Legolas/Aragorn friendship, no slash.  I combined all three, and this is the result.  The speaker is Legolas."
    "Glorfindel's Revenge". Glorfindel confronts the horse-thief Arwen. "For Arandil, who wanted to see Arwen get her come-uppance for horse theft!"
    "Down in the Valley" Boromir arrives in Rivendell. "A HASA birthday drabble, featuring Boromir and music as requested.  Italics are Tolkien's own words, of course."
    "Important Business" Important business as defined by a cat during the Council of Elrond.
    "Why?" Thranduil learns that Legolas is going with the Fellowship."Written for the Wrath Challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    "Words". Legolas writes to Thranduil about joining the Fellowship and Thranduil writes back. "Written for the 'Words' challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    "Temptation". The One Ring tempts Legolas. "Written for a HASA Birthday challenge to show a member of the Fellowship tempted by the Ring."
    "Dark Elf". If Legolas had gone to the side of Sauron... "Written for AU challenges on Tolkien Weekly and HASA." (AU means "Alternate Universe")
    "Hannon Le".
        "A friendship drabble with Legolas and Aragorn, written for Cassia and Sio at the Mellon Chronicles, to say ‘thank you’ for a Christmas gift they sent."
        According to review notes by Jay, this is all written from Legolas' point of view.
    "For Rohan". The riders of Rohan go out with Eomer, told by Arod's rider. Garulf is the rider of Hasufel, the horse later used by Aragorn. "This one is for Elvenesse (Kate) who requested the Rohirrim."

    "The Longing" What Legolas really wants.

    "The Wood of Greenleaves". "From Appendix B:  ‘On the day of the New Year of the Elves, Celeborn and Thranduil met in the midst of the forest, and they renamed Mirkwood Eryn Lasgalen.’ (The Elves’ New Year was 6th April, I know.) Happy New Year to you all! "
    "Battle Beneath the Trees" Reaction to a sight left after the battle in Mirkwood, probably Thranduil's point of view.
    "Scorched Earth"  Thranduil tries to repair Mirkwood after the burning of the final war with Dol Guldur. "This is from Thranduil’s POV, and was written for the ‘Earth’ challenge at Tolkien Weekly."
    "Aftermath". Thranduil's point of view after the terrible battle to destroy Dol Guldur that has burned much of Mirkwood.

    "'Elvellon'" Legolas introduces Gimli to Thranduil.
    "The Houseless Ones". Legolas, Gimli, and the houseless ones.

    "The Politics of Gardening". Elrond visits Sam at Bag End. This could have happened after Elrond no longer had to guard Vilya and to visit Frodo. "A birthday drabble for paranoidangel (Nic), who is a fellow Review Admin at HASA.  She requested Elrond and Sam, so I’ve pretended that Elrond visited the Hobbits at some point."

    "Destiny" Elladan and Elrohir consider the choice of the half-elven.
        "I do not know the twins’ choice, but I tend to think that they chose immortality.  Whatever the decision,  I think they chose the same fate – I cannot imagine them being sundered as Elrond and Elros were. "
       (V): According to the books, the twins did not go with Elrond on the ship to Valinor as was required, but remained together in lordship at Rivendell. Celeborn later came to stay with them there before going on to Valinor himself, but it is not recorded that the twins made any attempt to go with him or at any later time. I tend to think they chose to remain on Middle-earth, but apparently they did indeed refuse to be sundered.
    "Choices" Elladan and Elrohir don't go to Valinor on their father's ship.
    "Leaving" Elladan and Elrohir make their final choice whether to go to Aman or stay in Middle-earth.
     "Time to Depart". Elladan and Elrohir leave for Valinor.
    "Arrival" Celebrian in Valinor watches for those she has long-awaited.
   
July 25, 2006
    "Thranduil's Heir": Version 1, Version 2 by Jay of Lasgalen. Drabble.
        The second was made to add a more elven feel.
        Thranduil, Legolas
    "The Dead Marshes" by Jay of Lasgalen. Drabble.
        Legolas sees the corpse of his grandfather, Oropher, in the Dead Marshes.
    "Jay's Quick List" for Jay of Lasgalen's series added, according to the order in which they happened rather than the date written.

July 24, 2006
    "In the Pits of Utumno" by Jay of Lasgalen. G. 1 chapter.
        "An elven warrior faces his most deadly quest - to steal into the realm of Melkor to rescue a captured companion.
For the 50 Passages challenge, Prompt #46: 'He was naked, lying as if in a swoon on a heap of filthy rags.'"
        Based on a story of Elatan and Elendur.
    "Strange Tales, Or Myths and Misconceptions" by Jay of Lasgalen. G. 1 chapter.
       "For a young ranger, dreams and legends spring to life out of the grass when he meets two who are the subjects of much mystery. A light-hearted ficlet written for the '50 Passages' challenge, from prompt 37, 'I see strange tales are woven about you.'"
        Elladan and Elrohir.
    "A Midsummer Night's Dream"  by Jay of Lasgalen. G. 6 chapters.
        (Was 'Visions And Dreams')
        "When Elladan has a horrific vision of death and disaster, he struggles to learn more, and prevent the tragedy he foresees."
Elladan, Elrohir

June 22, 2006
    "Starlight on Leaves" by Jay of Lasgalen. R. 1 chapter.
        "Thranduil, now King, returns home after the war of the Last Alliance and is reunited with his wife."
    "Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon" by Jay of Lasgalen. G. 1 chapter
        "Celebrían plans a quiet afternoon alone, but her plans are thwarted. Elfling fluff with Celebrían, Elladan and Elrohir."

June 21, 2006
    The Seventh Stone by Cassia and Siobhan. PG-13  12 chapters
        "When Aragorn and Legolas come into the possession of an ancient map that tell where one of the lost Palantiri is hidden they end up in more trouble than they bargained for, as it seems that everyone wants to get their hands on the stone, no matter the cost. But a more sinister force is at work than even the elf and the ranger realize."
        Aragorn, Legolas, Balin, Ori, Gandalf, Gwaihir, Saruman.

June 13, 2006
    Sickness by Siobhan with tiny touches of Cassia. G  1 chapter
        Art and poem by Cassia.
        "Aragorn gets sick and Legolas, coming from a race that does not know illness, tries to understand what that must be like"
        Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Legolas. Mention of Glorfindel.

June 9, 2006
    Black Breath by Cassia and Siobhan. PG-13 for violence and tense situations
        "When tragedy strikes, the last thing Legolas wants to do is leave Rivendell and his friends... but when he does, what will he encounter? And will Aragorn be able to save him from it before the elf prince loses more than just his life?"
        Aragorn, Legolas, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond

May 5, 2006
    Vilya by Cassia and Siobhan. PG-13 for violence and tense situations. 10 chapters.
        "A devastating earthquake rocks Rivendell and the surrounding areas, leaving chaos and heartbreak in its wake. With Elrond on the brink of death, Aragorn runs away, convinced that he is responsible. Legolas must try to find him before the disaster can claim his life as well. Angry townspeople, a flooding river and the forces of nature conspire against them all, leaving no one unscathed. The waters are rising, Rivendell is about to be washed away, and the one person who could save her lies dying..."
        Aragorn, Legolas. Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Gandalf, Gwaihir.

May 2, 2006
    Mistaken Identity by Cassia and Siobhan.  PG-13, 10 chapters.
        A dark elf with a burning hatred for men is terrorizing the countryside around Rivendell. Unfortunately, that elf bears a striking resemblance to Prince Legolas. An innocent visit from Mirkwood to Rivendell lands Legolas in more trouble than he bargained for, but he is not the only one, because when the dark elf's deadly designs become focused on Aragorn, everyone is in danger.
        Aragorn, Legolas. Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond.

April 25, 2006
    Return by Cassia and Siobhan. Formatting completed, online.  PG-13, 12 chapters.
        "Sequel to Exile. Legolas and Aragorn venture into the Mines of Moria to help Balin, only to get more than they bargained for. Meanwhile, Mirkwood is falling into darkness. Her only hope ends up resting in the hands of the two people she has scorned, and Legolas & Aragorn will risk more than their lives to save her."
        "Part of this story is slightly un-canon because we place the events of the dwarves’ attempted return to Moria some years prior to when I think it would actually have happened if one tries to follow a strict Tolkien time-line. For the sake of the story it could not be helped. Please consider this a use of artistic license and do not feel inclined to roast, boil or squash us into jelly over this inaccuracy. :o) Thanks!"
        Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Legolas, Thranduil

April 8, 2006
    Exile by Cassia and Siobhan. Formatting completed, April 9 technically, at 1:30am *cough*.   PG-13, 9 chapters.
        "When Aragorn is accused of murder, he and Legolas risk everything, including their lives, to discover the truth. But just how much will justice end up costing?"
        Aragorn, Legolas, Thranduil

March 28, 2006
    Never Alone by Cassia with tiny touches by Siobhan. PG-13, three chapters.
        "When 13-year-old Estel is injured, the twins and Elrond remember some other difficult times in their own respective youths and a special gift is given across generations, reminding us that none of us are ever truly alone."
        Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Elros, Elwing, Maedrhos, Maglor
         (actually posted March 29, 2:40am.)
    You Make Me Home by Siobhan with touches by Cassia. Mellon Chronicle Series. G, one chapter.
        "Vignette. A young Aragorn is injured while out with the rangers. With the more seriously wounded demanding all the immediate attention, Elladan and Elrohir make sure their little brother is not forgotten."
        "Pre-LOTR.  Set sometime in the general time frame of First Meetings through Return.  Aragorn is in his very early twenties."
        Aragorn has been with the Rangers for three months.
        Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel, Halbarad, Rangers
    I've shifted a few stories out of the order on the original Mellon Chronicles site to make them chronological. "Never Alone" is now after "Father's Love" instead of "The Stars of Harad". "You Make Me Home" is now after "Change of Heart, Change of Mind" instead of "Return".

March 24, 2006
    Homecoming by Eonwe-(Valar) . Short story: a Dwarf goes home.

March 22, 2006
    Change of Heart, Change of Mind by Cassia and Siobhan, Mellon Chronicles Series. PG-13, 4 chapters.
        "Aragorn and Legolas are beginning to become friends, but not everyone in Mirkwood looks kindly on this, or upon they young human ranger. When Legolas' life is threatened, Aragorn is the one person available who knows how to save him, but will the others listen to him before it is too late? "
        Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Legolas, Thranduil.

March 17, 2006
    Along Came a Spider by Jay of Lasgalen. Complete.

March 16, 2006
    Conversion by Pentangle  1 chapter
        What of the reaction to Aragorn of the people, who hardly knew anything of their latest ruler? One man's viewpoint.
        Teitho contest entry for March 2006, under "Gratitude".
        After Aragorn becomes king, before the departure of the funeral escort for Theoden.
          Posted here March 16, 2006. Posted to the forum Aragorn-Legolas: The Mellon Chronicles on  March 12, 2006 

March 9, 2006
    Along Came a Spider by Jay of Lasgalen. PG-13. 10 chapters
        "This is the back story to my drabble 'A Brother's Prayer'. Elladan and Elrohir arrive in Lasgalen for what should be an uneventful visit, but Elrohir is bitten by a deadly spider. The story is set around the year 2000 Third Age."
    Arwen, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Erestor, Glorfindel, Legolas, Namo, Thranduil

March 8, 2006
    Father's Love by Siobhan-(TV) with tiny touches of Cassia-(TV). G/PG.  Mellon Chronicles series.
        "Hurt by the taunts of his young friends, little Aragorn runs away and hides in the forest after breaking his arm, convinced that being adopted means his elven father doesn't really want him. Elrond and his sons must find the youngest member of their family and set things straight."
        Aragorn, Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir. One chapter.
   
    First Meetings by Siobhan, in collaboration with Cassia.  PG-13 for some violence. 4 chapters
        Mellon Chronicles.
        "Aragorn and Legolas meet for the first time. Aragorn is in his early twenties and nearly gets killed when he ignores his adopted father's good advice. Legolas finds him, but must fight the demons of his past in order to help the young human."
        Aragorn, Legolas.

March 7, 2006
    Hope by Siobhan, complete. Rated G.
    Mellon Chronicles series.
    "Young Aragorn has a nightmare and Elrond comforts him. Aragorn discovers that elves sleep with their eyes open."
     Aragorn, Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir. One chapter.

March 4, 2006
    Captive of Darkness by Cassia, complete. Rated R. Mellon Chronicles series.
    Mellon Chronicles series.
    Legolas, Elrond, Thranduil. 8 chapters.

Feb. 12, 2006
    "Tears Like Rain" by Cassia and Siobhan (both are Tolkien-only Members) now complete. Rated R for violence and child abuse.
    First in the Mellon Chronicles series.
    "Mirkwood has suffered tragic losses in the Last Great Alliance, including her King. With the very survival of the kingdom at stake, Thranduil finds himself at deadly odds with his older brother Doriflen. When young Legolas becomes a pawn in his uncle's ruthless power games, the lies, deception and betrayal risk destroying more than just the young prince's life."
    Legolas, Thranduil. 21 chapters.

    "Captive of Darkness" by Cassia, first chapter up. Rated R for violence and implied rape.
    Mellon Chronicles series.
    "When young prince Legolas is sent as an envoy to a neighboring kingdom, things quickly go from bad to worse when treachery rears its ugly head. There are dangerous and deadly things going on in the seemingly innocent realm of Dorolyn and it is up to Legolas and a mysterious stranger to sort things out before an evil more dark than they could begin to imagine is unleashed upon an unsuspecting land."
    Legolas, Elrond, Thranduil.

Jan. 31, 2006
    Ilúvatar’s Gift by Alasse-(TV). By being in Valinor, Elrond is separated from all of his children, his brother, and others. Post-LotR. One chapter.

Jan. 29, 2006
    Maitimo by Liek completed today. Double Drabble winner at exactly 200 words. To kill or not to kill the sons of Earendil? Elrond, Elros, Maedhros, Maglor. Mentions of Amrod and Amras. Silmarillion fiction.

Jan. 28, 2006
    The Best Medicine by Elwing-(V) completed tonight. One chapter. "A wounded Strider convalesces in Mirkwood with the help (?) of Legolas."
Characters: Aragorn, Legolas, Thranduil. Mentions of Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond. Pre-LotR during Aragorn’s 'Ranger period'. Humor, friendship. PG for humor.

Jan. 22, 2006
    The Search by Jay of Lasgalen complete! 19 chapters. "Elrohir leaves Imladris on what should be a simple errand - but he does not return. Elladan and Legolas set out to search for him. Set Third Age 1636, when plague devastated Eriador."
    A Brother's Prayer by Jay of Lasgalen. Perfect Double Drabble at 200 words! Prequel to her upcoming "Along Came a Spider". Elladan and Elrohir.

Jan. 18, 2006
    First 10 of 19 chapters are up for The Search by Jay of Lasgalen.

Jan. 16, 2006
    Unrest: What Evil Fears by Eonwe-(Valar). What does Morgoth fear? One chapter long.

Jan. 4, 2006
    The Picnic by Jay of Lasgalen. Arwen, Legolas, Elladan, Elrohir. Pre-LotR, before Aragorn's birth. One chapter long.
    New! Writing Challenges!
    Heading changes for listings, including links straight from the top to other listings. This is now done at the top of this page too.

Jan. 1, 2006
    Winter Wonders by Jay of Lasgalen. Written Dec. 23, 2005. Legolas introduces Aragorn to another way of celebrating Mid Winter. One chapter.
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2005:
Dec. 30, 2005
    Memory of Darkness by Jay of Lasgalen. Complete. 16 chapters. Lasting friendships can be forged when disaster strikes. Set in Lasgalen, Third Age 179.
Arwen, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Legolas, Thranduil. Pre-LotR, T.A. 179. Aragorn not yet born.

Dec. 29, 2005
    By Jay of Lasgalen:
        "With Friends Like These" complete! 32 chapters. This took two years and one month to write.  Legolas and the twins, Elladan and Elrohir, meet for the first time, and visit each other's lands. Action, humor, angst.
        "Long Live the King" Drabble. Elros and Elrond
        "Mid-Winter's Eve". Elrond and his three children visit the Greenwood, for the snow and Mid-Winter's Day festivities. The twins and Legolas are in the equivalent of their late teens. 1 chapter.
        "Confusion". There are times when it is not good news to be an identical twin. Elrohir is having a very bad day - and it's about to get worse."
Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel. 3 chapters, complete.
         "Mid-Winter Gifts" by Jay of Lasgalen "How a disastrous sailing trip eventually led to the myth among men of the elves leaving gifts for deserving children."
Pre-LotR. Aragorn is not yet born. Legolas, Elladan, and Elrohir are the equivalent of being in their late teens. 6 chapters.
        "Homecoming" Drabble, at a perfect 100 words. Legolas and Thranduil after the War of the Ring.

Dec. 28, 2005
    "With Friends Like These" by Jay of Lasgalen chapters 16 through 29 are up.

Dec. 24, 2005
    Morgoth in Exile: Timeless Thoughts by Barahir-(V). Drabble challenge, did 170 words.

Dec. 23, 2005
    "With Friends Like These" by Jay of Lasgalen chapters 8 through 15 are up.

Dec. 22, 2005
    First 7 chapters up of a 32 chapter (completed) story "With Friends Like These" by Jay of Lasgalen. Young Elladan and Elrohir visit Mirkwood and meet up with twelve-year old Legolas. Arwen has been born but is still in Rivendell.

Dec. 17, 2005
    New stories up from Jay of Lasgalen:
       Of Balrogs and Battles: 2 chapters. Elladan, Elrohir. "A two-part story. The twins, aged nine, discover a fascinating book about Gondolin in Elrond's library."
       A King's Promise: 1 chapter. Young Legolas, Thranduil. "Thranduil receives an unexpected letter of great importance."
       Telparian: 8 chapters. Young Legolas, Thranduil. "A grieving father and son."
       A Journey of Discovery: 7 chapters. Elladan, Elrohir, Celebrian, Elrond. "Elladan and Elrohir take their first long journey outside the borders of Imladris, and Elrohir makes a startling discovery about himself."

Dec. 16, 2005
    New stories up from Jay of Lasgalen:
        Two by Two: 8 chapters. Twin sons are born to Elrond, and they must one day learn of and cope with the circumstances of their birth.
        Alas for the Wailing of the Gulls: 1 chapter. The journey from Erech to Pelargir, when Legolas hears the gulls for the first time.

Dec. 13, 2005
    Jay of Lasgalen graciously consented to allow us to reprint her work here. The 13th of the month must be very good luck for us! "Old Man Willow" is up.

Dec. 12, 2005
    Changing link colors, for improved uniformity and a bit of color. They are to all be as this page is.
    Alasse, Barahir, and Elwing emailed that they have more stories currently in progress. We look forward to them.

Dec. 3, 2005
    The Battle of the Crossing of Poros by Barahir-(V) is completed and online. The story was completed November 26. Delays to posting came while switching to a new program, discovering it was worse, and switching back.

Dec. 2, 2005
    Play by Fingon-(V): "The Tale of Beren and Luthien".

Nov. 18, 2005
    The links should now be corrected for "The Battle of the Crossing of Poros". A rascally letter "u" is now on leash, we hope.
    Link colors now match the rest of the Encyclopedia.
    Headings for sections such as Titles, Characters, and Authors now match other pages' centering and font size.

Nov. 5, 2004
    To improve finding files, all new stories will go into a special folder just for stories, no What's New lists, author pages, title lists, character lists etc included, and groups of chapters will have folders inside that if they didn't already. Older stories will move into it over time, probably by author; this will take a while as they have  so many links and my time is limited, but it will happen. When in the future you can't find a story at your old bookmark, don't panic; check for it under it's cross-index to the author, title, or characters. Nothing will be taken down at any time, just moved.
    Alasse's stories are now moved, links on Nov 4 below changed.
    The Battle of the Crossing of Poros by Barahir-(V) has been moved, links below changed. Chapter Six edited and all links changed on all previous chapters.

Nov. 4, 2005
    The Battle of the Crossing of Poros by Barahir-(V): Chapter Six online, sort of, not yet edited or properly linked in, so it has a white background. Put the raw one up while at work; will edit later.

    Our new author is Alasse Merenrel, a fellow Tolkien fan who has been reading stories on our site.
    Her two short stories are The Choice of Luthien and Namarie, Arwen. They were previously published on Fanfiction.net.

Oct. 30, 2005
    The Battle of the Crossing of Poros by Barahir-(V): Chapter Five is online.

Oct. 26, 2005
    The Battle of the Crossing of Poros by Barahir-(V), Chapters Three and Four are online.

Oct. 21, 2005
    The Battle of the Crossing of Poros by Barahir-(V), Chapter Two is up.

Oct. 11, 2005
    The Battle of the Crossing of Poros by Barahir-(V) . Work in progress. Prologue, Chapter One.

July, 26, 2005
    By Elwing-(V)
       A Friend in Need
       © July 26, 2005
       Completed, three chapters.
       Grima plots a deed of revenge after being exiled from Rohan. Who will suffer most from his villainy?

May 13, 2005
    By Haleth-(V):
       Haleth's Song
       © May 9, 2005
       The story of the warrior woman who became leader of the Haladin.
       Complete. 19 chapters. Contents page, Author's Notes.
       Feedback appreciated. Let us know if we have permission to post your story comments.
          Caution: Character deaths, some violence.

March 17, 2005
    By Orodreth-(V):
       Ondollo - After the Watchful Peace
       © March 13, 2005
       The end of the Watchful Peace from the view of Noldor living in Rivendell.
       Complete

Jan. 31, 2005
    By Elwing-(V):
       Midnight Musings
       © Jan. 31, 2005
        Humor
        Insomnia Attacks Human Ranger…Elf Prince to the Rescue!
        Complete
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2004

Sept. 9, 2004
    The Title List is now separated into Complete and Incomplete Title Lists, for completed works only and works in progress only.
    Due to the lack of ever completing some stories and extremely low update rate by authors, I prefer not to take any more incomplete stories.

June 18, 2004
    By Laurelin Caline-(TV):
        Arawen and Luthien
            Part One: A Heavenly Treasure  © June 18, 2004
            Arawen and Luthien II: daughters of Aragorn and Arwen. Tolkien never named the daughters nor told about them. This story helps fill that hole.
                Work in progress
                1st posting June 18, 2004.

May 3, 2004
    By Eonwe-(Valar), two new stories. "Parting Ways" is older, but both were emailed to the Story page May 3, 2004:
Parting Ways
Elrond and Elros make the Choice of the Half-Elven
596 words. May 3, 2004

Beyond Regrets
The Witch-King goes to make an unpleasant report to Sauron concerning Frodo, and encounters the Mouth of Sauron.
787 words. May 3, 2004
March 30, 2004
    Added Frames.

March 29, 2004
     For readability, changed link and viewed link colors, at the request of reader, Eowyn-V. No other feedback has been given so far.
     For navigation, added Title and Character list links to each story. Already had Author and personal author page.

March 21, 2004
     Slight improvements and corrections to Title and Character listings.
     Letter sent (hopefully) to all authors to check for errors from major revamp.

    Non-working Author emails:
        Daeron-(V)
        Elrond-(V)

March 19, 2004
    All stories have their own pages. Reader's comments may go at the bottom. Email comment for posting to Varda, and a copy will be sent to the author's last known email address, if you haven't already done it.
    Authors have their own listings for stories.
    Stories may be looked up by Title alphabetically.
    Characters have their own listings for which story they are in.
    What's New page added.
    New stories will continue to be mentioned in the Valar Guild News page as well.

March 18, 2004
    Attacks on Lothlorien by Maglor-(V).
    Parts One and Two revised. Maglor hopes to have Part Three ready around the beginning of Summer 2004.
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