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RULES UPDATE 2026
This is a summary of the changes weâve made to the rules for this year.
Please make sure you read through the full rules on our website, including the section on claims before you sign up.
Updates for everyone:
Communication:
All official communication (e.g. slide submissions or drop out) must happen via email to the event email. That means the e-mail you signed up with must be accessible to you and able to both receive and send e-mails for the entirety of the event. E-mail addresses using any form of masking will not be permitted.
Proxies
Proxies are allowed if the participant is unable to submit their own claims, slides, art or fics. However, there are some things to keep in mind:
If you NEED a proxy: Ask somebody you trust. For slides, art and fic, the proxy needs access to your email and/or AO3 account, because art must come from the email address you signed up with (NOT a friendâs email address), and fics must be posted by the AO3 account you signed up with. This might be possible to do with a partner/spouse or similar, but we do not recommend this if you donât already have a close relationship with that person.
If you do not feel confident in creating your own slides, you can always send the art and information to the mods, and we will create the slides for you, so long as they come from the right email address.
For claims, make sure your proxy has the name you signed up with and your list of arts you want to claim.
If you ARE the proxy: Make sure you trust the person who asked you to become their proxy. With the number of bots invading fandoms, ensure that you are more certain than not that the person asking you to proxy exists and is a participant in the event (the latter can be verified with the mods if in doubt). Remember that you can always say NO to being somebodyâs proxy if you are unsure.
AI usage
Generative AI continues to be banned for the complete creation of creative works.Â
AI tools may be permitted for assistance in the creation of the final product. If you wish to use generative AI tools for any part of the creation of your art, such as reference pictures for example, you must verify the ethics of the tool with the moderators (specifically Zhie) ahead of time. You must also put a disclaimer on your work that clarifies which AI tools were used and how.
The topic of AI tools is extensive, and therefore it is essential that you read and understand the full section about AI content Information at the bottom of the FAQs page linked above before signing up.
Compliment sheet
The compliment sheet is for nice things only. It is not for criticism of any kind, even if you add something nice to it. Do not force us to turn on account tracking for the compliment sheet to enforce this rule. If you have nothing nice to say about the art, keep your silence.
Updates for Artists:
Donât share any of your submitted art on the event server prior to the gallery reveal for authors.
If you wish to stream your art prior to the gallery reveal for authors, you can do so, but only for the pieces outside of your three new, previously unshared arts. Once art posting begins, you can stream all your art.
Art must be submitted from the email address you signed up with. If you are unable to do that, and somebody else will do it for you, send us an email from the email address you signed up with telling us who will be submitting your art and from what email address it will come from to avoid confusion.
Updates for Authors:
If you are also an artist and wish to write for your own work, go for it. Do not use the claims form to claim your own art. You donât even need to inform the mods you want to do this. Even if you do tell us, not posting the piece for your own art will not result in a defaulting penalty.
If you need to drop any of your claims, you must EMAIL the moderators and inform them of which slides you are dropping. DMing a moderator on discord does not count as a proper drop-out, and you will be considered defaulted for next yearâs claims. Dropping out past the deadline also results in a default.
Are mood boards allowed as an art piece?
Absolutely! Please make sure that the images you use are either your own or public domain/otherwise copy-right free and you're good to go. ~ Mod Shadow
Scribbles & Drabbles returns for 2026! Take a look at the schedule and get excited!
June 1: Sign-ups and art submissions open July 7: Artist sign-ups close July 19: Art submissions close July 24: Gallery opens July 25 & 26: Art viewing parties August 1: Claims Day (Times to be announced) August 2: Additional Claims Open August 3: Art posting begins November 1: Drop-out without penalty deadline November 15: Fic submission deadline November 28: Reveals!
We'll have a rules update coming soon for you as well, so stay tuned for that. As always we're available for questions on discord, tumblr and via email at [email protected].
Scribbles & Drabbles returns for 2026! Take a look at the schedule and get excited!
June 1: Sign-ups and art submissions open July 7: Artist sign-ups close July 19: Art submissions close July 24: Gallery opens July 25 & 26: Art viewing parties July 30: Author sign-ups close August 1: Claims Day (Times to be announced) August 2: Additional Claims Open August 3: Art posting begins November 1: Drop-out without penalty deadline November 15: Fic submission deadline November 28: Reveals!
We'll have a rules update coming soon for you as well, so stay tuned for that. As always we're available for questions on discord, tumblr and via email at [email protected].
It Started Over a Cup of Tea
Writtenf or the amazing @fall-for-tolkien event, Scribbles & Drabbles.
Based on art by my amazing Baginshield Besties @shantismurf and @lisellelascelles thaat can be found here
đŹ 0  đ 2  â€ïž 9 · Scribbles and Drabbles 2025 Bagginshield Art Collaboration by @shantismurf and @lisellelascelles (6 of 6) Urban Meet Cut
Summary: Bilbo has been going to get a vile cup of tea three times a week all so he can look at the handosme man busking outside of it.
He expected today to be the same, and it was, up until the man spoke to him for the first time.
And as always, an excerpt:
âI wanted to thank you, I wanted to tell you how grateful we were and now ⊠now I find myself not wanting to let you walk away from me,â Thorin admitted, making Bilboâs head snap towards him in surprise. âI just wanted to let you know how much you helped and to let you know I would not be there from now on. Now Kilian is in school, Dis is able to work. I will be able to sleep, to rest, but I did not want to disappear and not allow you to know what was happening,â Thorin admitted. âOh, so I wonât see you any more?â Bilbo asked in a soft, sad voice. âNot there, but you are always welcome here and I have a phone if you wish for the number?â Thorin asked, the first hint of nervousness entering his voice. âYes, of course,â Bilbo said quickly as he rushed to grab his own phone before Thorin changed his mind.
I wrote two fics for Scribbles & Drabbles @fall-for-tolkien this year
Closer than the stars for KayleeArafinwiel
Elwing stargazes from her tower while EĂ€rendil is away
Cherry Trees for @camille-lachenille
VĂĄna decides some of Yavanna's creations are missing something important
Both are 100 words and rated G
Itâs reveal day for @fall-for-tolkien Scribbles and Drabbles 2025!
I finally get to share my Secret Projects đ„ł (both Bagginshield ofc đ)
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Title: Curious Flowers
Rating: T
Summary: A first meeting, a fire-lit room, pipe smoke, a glass of brandy, and two green carnations.
(Written for art #76: The Green Carnation by lisellelascelles and shantismurf)
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Title: Season of Joy
Rating: G
Summary: Summer in the Shire, a quiet moment in time, and a happily ever after.
(Written for art #163: Lavender and Chartreuse by DHZ)
Please give the artists some love! (art linked in the fic)
The River Bruinen
My third submission for @fall-for-tolkien Scribbles & Drabbles 2025, a photograph of a glittering blue river.
This is an open-ended prompt about the river Bruinen, or perhaps the Ford. Could be regarding the members of the Fellowship, Elrond, or anyone else who seeks to cross it, completely up to the author's discretion.
Unclad, his erstwhile stream drowned with Beleriand, the minor water-maia had drifted eastwards, returning to an old favourite river near the northern end of a mountain range wreathed in the mists of fellow spirits who loved both water and air. ...
Loud Waters, The Source of a Stream is my ficlet for @oak-hawthorn's scenic photo prompt The River Bruinen for @fall-for-tolkien
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
This Desolate Hope
A Gilraen oneshot
Rating: G Pairing: Gen Words: 600 Warnings: None Summary: A study of Gilraen, Aragorn's mother, in the wake of her widowing.
Done for @fall-for-tolkien's Scribbles and Drabbles event, based on @erdarieldraws gorgeous drawing.
Read on AO3
When she was young and foolish, Gilraen had thought to herself: my father understands nothing of love. The barest moment of it would sate me for a lifetime. It was not so many years ago now. It should certainly not be long enough to be able to think of that former self as young, but no matter what she tells herself she feels more ancient than the stones, and as empty as the hollowed hills of the dead. She remembers being fullâof love, of certainty, of fierce and defiant longingâbut that girl with her replete heart is a stranger now, someone who might as well have lived in a previous Age.
Read on AO3
Water's Edge
Glorfindel laughs and takes each of their hands to pull them to their feet. âGood one. Come on; weâre going swimming. Last one thereâs a balrogâs behind.â
The summer heat gets to the denizens of Rivendell, but Glorfindel has a solution.
My fic for Scribbles and Drabbles 2025 Slide 90 - "Heatwave" by @sortumavaara! Hope you have fun!
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The Measure of a Little Heart
A Pippin oneshot
Rating: G Pairing: Gen Words: 3,393 Warnings: Pippin can have a lil PTSD, as a treat Summary: A Guard of the Citadel stands under a bright morning on the other side of crushing darkness. His deeds were slight, nearly meaningless against the vast evil that threatened the world; but there is one, at least, who has cause to honor his small actions.
Done for @fall-for-tolkien's Scribbles and Drabbles event, based on this lovely drawing.
Read on AO3
High on the walls of the Citadel, keeping watch to the North, a small figure in black and silver stood quietly at his post in the gentle summer morning. His shoulders and back were straight beneath the livery, his attention trained and steady, but about him there was an energy barely beneath fidgeting as the breeze that stirred the courtyard's banners played over him in turn. At his back, a white sapling bloomed. Far below, the scars of war were removed enough to cover with one small hand. There were footsteps on the flags. He did not turnâthere were other guards set to watch the comings and goings within the courtâbut his head in its winged helm shifted ever so slightly in interest as the walker failed to pass him to the right, down toward the gate, but instead drew near. "If that's Gandalf," he said to the open air, "unless you have orders from the Captain, I'm on duty until the fourth bell." "I've been called many things, but never before in my memory has someone mistaken me for a wizard." Pippin spun around with a gasp. "Myâmy lord Faramir!" he cried, and dropped to a knee.
Read on AO3
It Burns Bright
Written for @fall-for-tolkien's Scribbles & Drabbles event. Inspired by @z-h-i-e's beautiful artwork.
Maedhros/Fingon, 4000 words, E
Warnings: implied past torture and non-con
On Ao3
The wooden structure had turned out quite sturdy. Fingon circled it once more just to be sure it looked exactly like he had envisioned it. It was a point of pride for him. He cast a glance at the thick whips and other tools he could not think of without shuddering, put a vial of oil next to them in any case, and undressed before calling to Maedhros through osanwë.
Himring was the only place where Maedhros would keep his mind open for anything other than urgent messages, so his answer was immediate. He was irritated, which was to be expected, considering Fingon had routinely vanished during his stay to work on the device. Still, he was also curious about what exactly Fingon was doing in his dungeons. He would fight it when he found out, Fingon thought as he waited, running hot with excitement and anticipation, but he would lose.
As soon as Fingon heard Maedhrosâs footsteps outside, he hurried to kneel on the platform and gave Maedhros a cheerful grin when he opened the cell door.
Maedhros stilled. His heart beat loudly in Fingonâs ears. He felt Maedhros struggle against the instinct to turn back and flee, to lock the door and forget he had ever been here. But he walked, step by forceful step, to the platform on which Fingon was kneeling.
The Gift of Tilion
Elrondâs eyes flick with a third membrane. Something feral within him wants to escape; something feral within him hums with glee. His fingernails lengthen to dagger-sharp, bloodied claws. His teeth taper to match. A dark side of him craves violence â to maim, to mutilate, to rend flesh from blood and consume.
The blood of Men and the blood of the Ainur combine to create devastating side effects in the line of LĂșthien.
My Scribbles & Drabbles 2025 fic for @z-h-i-e's art "Blood on Their Hands," which itself was inspired by a concept from @sortumavaara!
I had so much fun with the thought of Kinslayer Elrond and could not help but add some werewolf-y goodness. Thanks for a great S&D!
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Under the Sizzling Hot Suns
He hums in curiosity; the flavor is almost unlike anything he has ever tasted before â some variety of cheese with a hint of something artificial. The texture practically melts on his tongue; dusty, spongy, yet demanding for him to eat more.
âCaptainâs Log: Year of the Stars 2417 â The mission started like any other. The away team beamed down to inspect an unusual reading. Standard procedure was implemented. Mission went awry but delicious. â Captain Finrod Felagund, Noldorin Space Ship Nargothrondâ
My fic for NSFW Slide 13 of Scribbles and Drabbles 2025 - "Cheetos in a Kiddie Pool" by @z-h-i-e!
Possibly the weirdest fic I have ever written, in which I discovered a completely new side of Ao3 and questioned what I was writing multiple times while having an absolute blast! Thanks for a great S&D!
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Whispers by the Sea
âCarhyalmo!â someone calls. Maglor eyes the waves as they hit the shipâs barnacles. The winds are changing. âWe brought in more fish today, yes?â The mariner gestures to one of his crewmates who disembarks with a full bag and approaches. The Two Trees are missing today. Maglor whirls around in a flurry of motheaten robes. Rays of golden light rise in the east. âLaurelin.â Maglor clutches the marinerâs arm in a death grip. His voice carries as a wisp on the waves, there and gone again. âWhere is Laurelin?"
Maglor wanders the beaches of NĂșmenor. Tirion calls.
My fic for @arlenianchronicles's wonderful Maglor and Elros art "From Out of the Great Sea" for Scribbles & Drabbles 2025! This one broke my heart in the best way.
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In Their Own Time
âStand back; give him space,â someone says. More voices buzz with Sindarin in the distance. Erestor groans. His muscles sink like a great aching stone. His eyes flutter open to meet navy fabric suspended above him. His hands fly up to shield his face, but someone catches them before he can hide. âI know, Erestor. I know.â
Erestor's captivity means brand-new, yet old, territory for their relationship with Elrond.
For Slide 172 of Scribbles & Drabbles 2025, "Itâs rotten work. â Not to me. Not if itâs you." by @maglor-my-beloved!
Thank you for the new ship! I love these two together and will most likely be writing more in the future!
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