~GreenWaters~

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Fic list

In Black Anger

https://archiveofourown.org/works/61919341 (3/3 complete)

“Raze Eregion. Leave no Elf alive. But bring me their leaders.”

Set after s2e7 where events are rearranged to see Sauron’s orders fulfilled (AU elements).

“They will see your hand in the makings of this war - your voice stirring its trumpets.” In defiance, Elrond reaches out to grasp Galadriel’s hand and press it to him. Their foreheads bow together, dark and golden, and they share words Arondir cannot overhear.

Dreadful shapes

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62351236 (6/6 complete)

Two friends, a forest at night, and something watching from the shadows.

He pushed himself up groggily, the heavy throb of his ankle making itself known - breath hitching as recollection returned. “Elrond?” he rasped, aching for water. He licked cracked lips and swallowed with difficulty. Was he alone?

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'Lillies not for me' is so beautifully filmed and acted but a very hard watch 😭 I expected sad, but nauseating / disturbing was the takeaway feel. It's one that will stay in the mind 😭 Certainly some content warnings for anyone a bit queasy with medical things - not much shown but the concepts are disturbing. __ For ROP fans: Would write more but don't want to spoil. Elrond is ready for series 3 battles, though, unexpected muscles! ;)

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Fic: In Black Anger - Chapter 3

https://archiveofourown.org/works/61919341/chapters/167045062 Finally completed this one ^_^ Thanks for those who have followed along. Hope the final chapter has some good healing moments to close it off.

"They burned the library," Arondir says, seeing Elrond retreating from the words. "We could not stop them."

"Even now" - Elrond looks up from beneath his hair - "I wonder if something might be salvaged." __

Galadriel, Elrond and Arondir go over previous events together and find a measure of peace.

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A little writing snippet I sadly couldn't fit into In Black Anger “I knew it all along!” Durin puffed out his chest. “Something wasn’t right. He was all starlight and satisfaction. Said he knew you, by the way.” He nodded to Elrond. “Tried on some compliments. Disa warned me not to make waves but I never trusted him.”

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Fic: In Black Anger - Chapter 2

https://archiveofourown.org/works/61919341/chapters/165217627

Have been playing with this fic again, exploring a bit of an AU after s2e7, with lots of interactions between various characters. Hope you enjoy reading if interested ^_^

“She lives,” Arondir confirms at once, wishing to allay the fear written plainly across Elrond’s face. “She had fallen from that great height.” Or jumped, he thinks, recalling Sauron’s touch upon his own mind - but does not say so aloud.

Elrond brushes a stray hair from Galadriel’s dirtied forehead, fingers tracing the small cuts upon her ear and chin - coming to hover over the blacked wound.

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In finally reading Silmarillion: Listened to the death of the trees on my ride home 😭 but saw this beautiful eucalyptus 🥰

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Handy writing tool - Voice aloud reader

Sharing something I find helpful for the writing (and reading) process: having the text read aloud.

For writing, it's great for spotting repeated words, overused phrasing, dialogue and general flow

For reading, it means I can read fanfic/articles while doing chores or driving/riding ^_^

I've been using @Voice Aloud Reader for many years, and while it's not super pretty and is glitchy when needing to close the ads, it's the best I've found on Android for the job. I usually open the fic webpage (or my google doc) Share > Add to list

or Select all > Copy > Paste while viewing another article on my list. You can change the voice and speed to fit your preferences.

Final writing tip: if writing on computer, unplug your external mouse - then you won't be tempted to doom scroll ^_^

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Fic: Dreadful shapes - Chapter 6

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62351236/chapters/164184658

He felt Elrond tense as the man sidled behind them, hemming them in.

The wind picked up, lifting the smell of roasting meat to his hungry nostrils. Durin’s mouth flooded with saliva and he sniffed.

“Are you hungry, dwarf?” the man by the fire called, his blackened teeth grinning in what felt like mockery. "A fat, young deer ran across our path - "

Yay! The story is finally complete! Thanks to those who have followed along and hope the last lengthy chapter is a good reward ^_^

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Durin's boots

I was considering describing Durin's boots as part of my fic, and noticed they have textured toes :o (Disa too). Impressive costuming! Posting here so I can easily link to it ^_^

Next chapter tomorrow hopefully 🤞

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ROTK rewatch. Why do all my favourites have the worst helmets 😭 We don't need realism - we need the hair! 😋

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Fic: Dreadful shapes - Chapter 5

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62351236/chapters/163632283

Lifting his palm to Elrond’s forehead, Durin said in jest, “A compliment? You must be ill indeed!” He could feel the heat beneath the elf's skin. The smell of blood had already filled the small space - the air felt thick with it.

This scared him more than all previous apparitions.

I don't really understand all aspects of using Tumblr but thanks for the interactions so far and I like reading along with the chats. Hope you enjoy this quieter chapter. I think only one to go after this one ^_^

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Writing on a tree branch

Am sure this parallel has been done before, but am enjoying watching Behind her Eyes this week for the little moments ^_^

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Elrond-centric fic recommendations

Have been reading lots of Elrond-centric fics recently and wanted to highlight some favourite stories and authors - the ones that inspire so much writing envy! There's likely many more, but these ones came to mind first - Have linked Tumblr where possible :)

✦ That Which is Most Dear + What Endures An Age by @self-destructinganimal ✦ Firewalker + Shout Into the Wind + Drink Deep of the Dust by @rosemary-andtime

✦ Eden by lady_of_worlds_112

✦ Seven for the Dwarf-lords + The Last Summer (mature) by Jennistar

✦ Two Half Things by Sassaphrass

✦ Snowthorn (explicit) by @unearthlydust ✦ Chain of Command by @neocolai

✦ A Gift Rekindled by @strange-relics

✦ How Durin the Fourth lost his beard (but found his friend) + others by Archraven (mature) ✦ The Language of the Water by @AuteurOnirique (explicit)

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Fic: Dreadful shapes - Chapter 4

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62351236/chapters/162401824

If there's any Elrond and Durin fans out there reading along, any interaction would be lovely ^_^ Missing some back and forth about fics _

He pushed himself up groggily, the heavy throb of his ankle making itself known - breath hitching as recollection returned.

“Elrond?” he rasped, aching for water. He licked cracked lips and swallowed with difficulty.

Was he alone?

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Fic: Dreadful shapes - Chapter 3

Have been fiddling with this one for ages - finally time to post! https://archiveofourown.org/works/62351236/chapters/160169473

Image: Adnan Uddin / pexels

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Fic: Dreadful shapes - Chapter 2

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62351236/chapters/159773722 It was strangely quiet without Elrond beside him. Durin found himself listening for the scuffle of small animals in the undergrowth, for the sounds of nesting birds - but none reached his ears and the clattering he made seemed loud in the silence.

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Have been working on a new fic: Dreadful shapes - hopefully ready soon.

Why not call out a greeting? Why stand so silently, watching? 

As usual, Elrond seemed to perceive his discomfort. “You did not fail to see. There are many strange things that dwell in the dark - of which we understand little.” He warmed to the subject with enthusiasm. “Vengeful spirits, dreadful shapes whose corruption…” 

“Very comforting,” Durin cut in.