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Ohio, USA
Branwyn is also published in Stories of
Arda. She is published here by the author's permission. Her
style often shows the warmth and the sudden chill of dark fantasy.
Most of her tales focus on Faramir, Boromir, and
Denethor.
Stories here are listed in the order they would have
happened in Tolkien's world.
Very short stories and drabbles (100 word challenge
form) she has mostly collected into four groups: "Branwyn's Bijoux",
"Branwyn's Bric-à-Brac", "Branwyn's Baubles", and the upbeat "A Handful of
Valentines". Credit has been given to these sections, but the stories
appear here chronologically as they would have happened in
Tolkien's world.
2941: Thorin's company sets out, Bilbo finds the One
Ring, Battle of Five Armies, Smaug is destroyed. The White Council
agrees to attack Dol Guldur and Sauron abandons Dol Guldur.
2942: Bilbo takes the One Ring to the Shire. Sauron enters Mordor.
Denethor: T.A. around 2935-3019. Died at around 84 years of age.
Finduilas: T.A. 2950-2988. Married Denethor 2976.
Died 12 years afterwards, so her sons were around 10 and 5.
Boromir: T.A. 2978-3019. Died at around 41 years of age.
Faramir: T.A. 2983-F.O. 82.
Latest updates: ( "*" means it has been put in order on the main list below.)
March 20, 2008 from Branwyn's "A Handful of Valentines" collecton, all upbeat:
Written in response to the "Valentines" challenge on LiveJournal.
* Bedazzled - Aragorn, Finduilas. Also includes Ecthelion, Denethor.
* The Token of the Second Son - Boromir, 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 from Branwyn's Bric-à-Brac collection:
* The Sharpest Vinegar - Written for the “Sour” challenge at Tolkien_Weekly. Lobelia. Drabble.
* 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. Drabble.
* Swimming Lesson
- Imrahil teaches young Boromir and Faramir swimming. Written for the
“Bitter” challenge at Tolkien_weekly. Imrahil, Boromir, Faramir.
Drabble.
Honey - Beorn. (not posted here, sexual content)
* Salt Caravan-
A/U, written for the “Salty” challenge at Tolkien_weekly. This is
Boromir after surviving Amon Hen but full of guilt.. Drabble.
* Blackest Fate - Two prisoners from Rohan, on their way to the Nazgul. Written for the “Doom” challenge at Tolkien_weekly. Drabble.
* The Horses of Eorl
- A/N: Credit goes to Annmarwalk for the idea of Radagast as horsey
therapist. Written for the “North” challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Radagast, Eomer.
Feb. 21, 2008 drabbles and stories uploaded from Branwyn's Bric-à-Brac collection:
* The Lesson - Faramir's thinking during a battle. For the "Point" challenge at Tolkien_weekly. Drabble.
* An Unexpected Party
- Thorin had other dwarven choices for the company. For the "Grumpily"
challenge at Tolkien_weekly. With abject apologies to Tolkien. Drabble.
* Stopping by Woods - Old Faramir out riding. Written as a companion piece to "The Road Not Taken"
[Branwyn's Baubles collection] and in response to HASA's "Your Favorite
Poem" challenge. Many thanks to Raksha the Demon for her helpful
comments. Short story.
* Plain Delight - Sam and Rosie having a meal after the War of the Ring. Written for the “Plane” challenge at Tolkien_weekly. Drabble.
* Full Complement - Faramir sets out with what is left of the cavalry. Written for the “Complement” challenge at Tolkien_weekly. Drabble.
* Area of Study - Radagast knows something that Saruman doesn't. Written for the Tolkien_weekly “Area” challenge. Drabble.
* Burning Your Bridges
- Faramir and Boromir leave Osgiliath. Written for the “Surface”
challenge at Tolkien_weekly. A 100 word drabble that crossed the line
into poetry. Filed under Branwyn's Poetry. Posted here Feb. 21, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
* The Road Not Taken
- Boromir on his way to Imladris, before the loss of his horse. Written
in response to HASA's "Your Favorite Poem Challenge." Branwyn's Baubles
collection. Short story.
Feb. 20, 2008 drabbles uploaded from the Bric-à-Brac collection:
* Current - Aragorn at Rauros Falls. Written for the Tolkien_weekly "Shiny" challenge.
* Ride Light - The Rohirrim heading for Mundberg. Written for the "Fear" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* The Tide - Imrahil brings news to Denethor. Written for the "Wrath" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* The Beacon of Erelas - two Gondorian soldiers. Written for the Tolkien_Weekly ‘Warm Drinks and Roaring Fires’ challenge.
* Hearts Entwined - Treebeard presides over an Entish marriage. For the "Marriage" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* Lord of Gifts - Sauron speaks with a future wraith. For the "Craftily" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* "The Guest" and "The Gift"
- An elf lady and two farmers. A pair of drabbles written for the
"Death" challenge at Tolkien_weekly. Thanks to Raksha the Demon
for her skillful beta-reading.
* The Conjuror - Denethor and Gandalf discussing Sauron. Written for the "Births" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* Meddlesome
- Servants talk about Denethor and the injured Faramir. Author's note:
Mormegil, Denethor's courtly manservant, appears with the gracious
consent of Annmarwalk.
* Under the Linden - Faramir, foresight, and a linden tree. Written for the "Dirt" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* The Waves' Song - Arwen after Aragorn's death. For the "Change in the Weather" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* Geometry - Faramir and Denethor after Boromir's death. For the "Angle" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* Too Many Adverbs - Young Boromir with his writing tutor. For the "Awkwardly" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* Reading the Signs - Faramir reads signs in Denethor, after Boromir's death. For the "Speedily" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* Hook, Line, and Sinker - Deagol goes fishing. For the "Line" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
* Put in order below
Stories by Branwyn-(TV)
Silmarillion:
Wave-Singer
Author's Note: "the Micmac are a Native-American people who live in New England."
Valar Editor's Note: Maglor "wandered ever upon the shores, singing in pain
and regret beside the waves." "Of the Voyage of Earendil", Silmarillion.
Written for the "Six Days of Spooky" challenge.
Maglor
Drabble. Bijoux collection.
Sil effect on modern times, also listed under "Present".
Posted here and Stories of Arda Nov. 1, 2007.
Pre-LotR:
Hearts Entwined
Treebeard presides over an Entish marriage.
For the "Marriage" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
Lord of Gifts
Sauron speaks with a future wraith.
For the "Craftily" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Sauron, Numenorean king
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008.
"The Guest" and "The Gift"
An elf lady and two farmers.
A pair of drabbles written for the
"Death" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Thanks to Raksha the Demon
for her skillful beta-reading.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008.
Hook, Line, and Sinker
T.A. 2463
Deagol goes fishing.
For the "Line" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Deagol, One Ring
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008.
Area of Study
Radagast knows something that Saruman doesn't.
Written for the Tolkien_weekly “Area” challenge.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 21, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
An Unexpected Party
T.A. 2941
Thorin had other dwarven choices for the company. For the "Grumpily"
challenge at Tolkien_weekly. With abject apologies to Tolkien.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 21, 2008
Blackest Fate
Two prisoners from Rohan, on their way to the Nazgul.
Written for the “Doom” challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here March 6, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
Bedazzled
T.A. 2976
Aragorn, Finduilas. Also includes Ecthelion, Denethor.
Written in response to the "Valentines" challenge on LiveJournal.
Short story. From the "A Handful of Valentines" collection.
Posted here March 20, 2008
Spring
Planting G
"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.
Too Many Adverbs
Young Boromir with his writing tutor.
For the "Awkwardly" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
Lost and Found
Gandalf and young Faramir search the library of Minas Tirith in "Lost and Found," a short vignette.
"Written for Cressida for the Faramir Gen and Het Fic Exchange. She had a asked for a story about Gandalf and Faramir."
young Faramir, Gandalf
Short story. Bijoux collection.
Complete
Posted here and Stories of Arda Jan. 20, 2008.
Swimming Lesson
Imrahil teaches young Boromir and Faramir swimming.
Written for the “Bitter” challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Imrahil, Boromir,
Faramir.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here March 6, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
The Token of the Second Son
Boromir, Faramir. Also includes Denethor.
Written in response to the "Valentines" challenge on LiveJournal.
Short story. From the "A Handful of Valentines" collection.
Posted here March 20, 2008
The Conjuror
Denethor and Gandalf discussing Sauron.
Written for the "Births" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
When
the Days are Warm
Boromir, Faramir, Finduilas
1 chapter
T.A. 2988 Death of Finduilas
Unfinished Work
Denethor
Written for the "Six Days of Spooky" challenge.
Drabble. Bijoux collection.
Posted here and Stories of Arda Nov. 1, 2007.
By the Light of Earendil's Star R graphic violence
"After an ambush in Ithilien, young Faramir has little hope of rescue
from his captors or from his own despair. Unless help unlooked-for
should arrive..."
Boromir, Faramir is 20, Denethor
19 chapters
Complete
Posted here ?. Stories of Arda July, 24, 2004.
In Moria, In Khazad-Dhum
Dwarves
Written for the "Six Days of Spooky" challenge.
Drabble. Bijoiux collection.
Posted here and Stories of Arda Nov. 1, 2007.
LotR:
The Game of Kings
Barliman Butterbur sees rangers playing what they call "the game of kings". Early Tolkien gamers. :)
Barliman, Aragorn
1 chapter. Bijoux collection.
Complete
Written for the Tenth Anniversary of the Valar Guild (Oct. 4)
Written Sept. 30, 2007, posted here Oct. 20, 2007. Nov. 20, 2007 posted to Stories of Arda.
The Lesson
Faramir's thinking during a battle.
For the "Point" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 21, 2008.
Burning Your Bridges
Poetry. Also filed under Branwyn's Poetry.
Faramir and Boromir leave Osgiliath.
Written for the “Surface”
challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
A 100 word drabble that crossed the line
into poetry.
Posted here Feb. 21, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
The Road Not Taken
T.A. 3018 Between July 4 and October 24, most likely early in this period.
Boromir on his way to Imladris, before the loss of his horse.
Written
in response to HASA's "Your Favorite Poem Challenge."
Short story. Branwyn's Baubles
collection.
Posted here Feb. 21, 2008.
Outlander
Eowyn, Boromir. Also includes Eomer.
Written in response to the "Valentines" challenge on LiveJournal.
Short story. From the "A Handful of Valentines" collection.
Posted here March 20, 2008
Horse Sense
Bill the Pony, Gimli. Also includes Boromir, Elrond, Legolas, the four hobbits and unmentioned Aragorn.
Written in response to the "Valentines" challenge on LiveJournal.
Short story. From the "A Handful of Valentines" collection.
Posted here March 20, 2008
Current
T.A. 3019 Feb. 26
Aragorn at Rauros Falls.
Written for the Tolkien_weekly "Shiny" challenge.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
T.A. 3019 Death of Boromir'
Geometry
Faramir and Denethor after Boromir's death.
For the "Angle" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
Reading the Signs
Faramir reads signs in Denethor, after Boromir's death.
For the "Speedily" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
Salt Caravan
Boromir, if he had survived Amon Hen.
A/U, written for the “Salty” challenge at
Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here March 6, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
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.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here March 6, 2008.
Under the Linden
Faramir, foresight, and a linden tree.
Written for the "Dirt" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
The Beacon of Erelas
Two Gondorian soldiers.
Written for the Tolkien_Weekly ‘Warm Drinks and Roaring Fires’ challenge.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
Ride Light
The Rohirrim head for Mundberg (Minas Tirith).
Written for the "Fear" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
Full Complement
Faramir sets out with what is left of the cavalry.
Written for the “Complement” challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 21, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
The Tide
Imrahil brings news to Denethor.
Written for the "Wrath" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Imrahil, Denethor, Faramir
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008
The
Eyes of the White Tower G
"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 (Mithrandir),
Witch-king (Lord of the Nazgul)
Short story.
Complete.
Posted here July 2, 2007. Stories of Arda Aug. 4, 2004.
Meddlesome
Servants talk about Denethor and the injured Faramir.
Author's note:
Mormegil, Denethor's courtly manservant, appears with the gracious
consent of Annmarwalk.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008.
Restoration
Aragorn and Faramir at the Houses of Healing. Also includes Beregond.
Written in response to the "Valentines" challenge on LiveJournal.
Short story. From the "A Handful of Valentines" collection.
Posted here March 20, 2008
The Sharpest Vinegar
Written for the “Sour” challenge at Tolkien_Weekly.
Lobelia.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here March 6, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
Plain Delight
Sam and Rosie having a meal after the War of the Ring. Written for the “Plane” challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 21, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
Fourth Age:
Beggars' Night
Written for the "Six Days of Spooky" challenge.
Pippin, Gandalf, Gimli, Legolas, Eowyn, and Faramir
Short story. Bijoux collection.
Posted here and Stories of Arda Nov. 1, 2007.
The
Fords of Isen PG
A tale of two ghosts. "Do the bonds of friendship endure beyond the
grave? A Rohirric ghost story,
written for annmarwalk’s birthday."
"...my military advisor (AKA my husband) did help plot the battle
scene."
Boromir, Theodred, original characters
Short story.
Complete.
Posted here Feb. 4, 2007 by request. Previously published in Stories
of Arda Nov. 20, 2005.
The Horses of Eorl
Author's Note: Credit goes to Annmarwalk for the idea of Radagast as horsey therapist.
Written for the “North” challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Radagast, Eomer.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here March 6, 2008. Stories of Arda April 27, 2007.
Stopping by Woods
Old Faramir out riding. Written as a companion piece to "The Road Not Taken"
[Branwyn's Baubles collection] and in response to HASA's "Your Favorite
Poem" challenge.
Many thanks to Raksha the Demon for her helpful
comments.
Short story. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 21, 2008.
The Waves' Song
Arwen after Aragorn's death.
For the "Change in the Weather" challenge at Tolkien_weekly.
Drabble. Bric-à-Brac collection.
Posted here Feb. 20, 2008.
Present:
Wave-Singer
Author's Note: "the Micmac are a Native-American people who live in New England."
Valar Editor's Note: Maglor "wandered ever upon the shores, singing in pain
and regret beside the waves." "Of the Voyage of Earendil", Silmarillion.
Written for the "Six Days of Spooky" challenge.
Maglor
Drabble. Bijoux collection.
Sil plus modern times
Posted here and Stories of Arda Nov. 1, 2007.
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