Hello! I am like Gandalf, in that my attention wanders all over the place and I have a tendency to walk out of projects halfway through because there's something interesting going on over there and I've gotta check it out/there's a fiery chasm demon I gotta kill real quick. I love all things Arda (which is mostly what you'll find on here) but, whenever my wandering brain lets me focus on things, I like to write Tolkien fics and think about Gondor. I enjoy resurrecting Tolkien's female characters, rage and grief, overuse of parentheses, and unromantic discussions about love and marriage. Loving the Dol Amroth family is as close as I come to specialising.
The Lord of the Rings fics
Knight of the Jam Jar (T, Boromir & Ivriniel, 11k) Boromir has always taken his duty to look after his family seriously. Even when he is too young and circumstances too dark for him to protect them.
The Subjects of Songs (T, Lords of Gondor, 3.9k) The Lords of Gondor gather to discuss the outlook of their fight against Sauron. And also to complain and call each other names.
slip the surly bonds of earth (G, Finduilas & Gandalf, 8k) A storm reveals aspects of the Lady Finduilas' nature that she strives to keep hidden.
a stolen kiss (G, Boromir/OC, 0.9k) Boromir's lover is not going to let him go without a proper goodbye.
an absent touch (G, Boromir & OC, 0.7k) Boromir's aunt contemplates his memory.
subtle kindnesses (G, Gamling & OC, 0.5k) Gamling does what he can for his grandson.
like a bullet in the back (G, Ivriniel/OC, 4k) Ivriniel has a proposal for her sister-in-law.
Better Days (T, Elfhelm/OC, 8.9k) Elfhelm is summoned on an unexpected errand by the King's sister.
Into Memory (G, Ivriniel/OC, 1.2k) 27 May 3012. The last of the Haradrim representatives was recalled today.
who thicks man's blood with cold (T, Ivriniel & Lothíriel, 6.6k) Lothíriel finds her aunt conducting a sinister ritual on the beach.
Sunless (G, Théoden, 2.8k) The sun was gone, and Théoden felt despair overshadow his heart.
The Last of the House of Steward (G, Faramir & OC, 4.9k) Faramir and his Aunt Caeveneth come to terms with Denethor's death, together.
politics begins in play (G, Morwen Steelsheen & Angelimir's wife, 4k) While their (grand)children enjoy a day at the beach, the future Queen of Rohan and the Princess Consort of Dol Amroth discuss the future of their families.
Shadows of the Dead (T, Ivriniel, 8.8k) Ivriniel's grief is not a gentle thing.
When the sun rises (G, Théoden/Finduilas, 3.7k) Théoden drives his neighbour to the airport early in the morning. And doesn't have any feelings about it whatsoever.
a black evil (M, Saruman, orcs, 1.5k, tw rape & forced pregnancy) There are rumours, about the Uruk-hai of Isengard and where they come from.
The Face of Spring (G, Théoden/Elfhild, 1.5k) Théoden will never think of spring the same way after his wedding.
For a Beloved Daughter (G, Gamling & Ivriniel, 6.3k) Ivriniel is concerned about her niece's attraction to Éomer and Gamling attempts to reassure her.
Dunlending Remains (T, Gamling & OC, 9.7k) In the aftermath of the Battle of the Hornburg, Gamling, his grandson and an angry Dunlending must reckon with grief and loss.
the plain sight of our destiny is the cruellest thing of all (T, OCs, 4.3k) As Umbar falls beneath the Dark Lord's sway, he commands that a new temple be built. Few who go in ever come out.
White Blossom (G, Boromir & OC, 7.2k) Boromir first meets his daughter in a dream.
Victory in Defeat (T, Faramir/Éowyn, 3k) Éowyn discovers that sparring with Faramir is even more fun than expected.
The Power of Tea (G, Bilbo Baggins & Gilraen, 1.8k) While waiting for Aragorn and the hobbits to reach Rivendell, Bilbo attempts to ease Gilraen's anxiety by offering her tea.
At the Death of a Friend (G, Saruman & Galadriel, 3.4k) Saruman has not heard Galadriel's voice in years. But in the aftermath of Gandalf's death, they speak one last time.
A Monster in the Shadows (T, Éowyn & Théoden, 3k) In the aftermath of her parents' death, Éowyn is plagued by fear. Nineteen years later, it returns.
Too Burdened to Fly (G, Finduilas, 3k) A look at Finduilas' thoughts during her final moments.
The Silmarillion fics
One day, but not today (G, Elros/Elros' wife, 3k) Elros' wife knows that death is coming swiftly, but she will not let that stop her from enjoying an afternoon with her husband, watching the birds.
out of the water, cold and blue (T, Elendil & Tar-Míriel, 4.8k) As the seas grow restless, Elendil feels a presence drawing near. He is less and less sure that it is friendly.
Mother Wolf (T, Aredhel, 2.1k) Aredhel breaks free.
I have once again been collecting tags from dear mutuals, including @amorbidcorvid, @starshadeemilyart, @riding-with-the-wild-hunt, @ecofutural, @ffigwit, @starspray, @bad-writer, @slashmarks. Tagging you all back, plus @holy-marmalade, @ulmondil @sallysavestheday @vaciena @isilme-among-the-stars, @feyandferal and @vefanyar to share a snippet from a WIP whenever you like.
This is from the Arien/Elwing at the end of the world WIP, which @feyandferal has nicknamed "Reverse Icarus" 😂.
At the End, when Morgoth, cloaked in doom, came forth through the Door out of the Timeless Night and into the world, it was the Sun he sought before aught else. And in secret, he crept upon the golden galleon with its fruit like quivering flames of amber, and the maidens of that vessel perceived him not, nor his purpose, until at last his shadow overtook them in the fullness of day. And he swung down his hammer with all his new-gathered strength, a blow that smote Sun and ship to utter ruin.
What helped me write trauma better is remembering that the nervous system learns predictions. If danger used to come after quiet, calm can feel threatening. If kindness used to come with a price, kindness can feel suspicious. So healing is not just “they know they’re safe now.” Healing is the slow, annoying, deeply unfair process of teaching the body that the old prediction is not always the present truth.
Who is your favorite character without any dialogue?
Non human characters or characters who would be physically unable to speak for any reason (they’re a baby, they’re mentioned only once, they’re a mountain peak you consider a character etc) are included!
Use your best judgment as to whether someone counts. I know there are a couple characters who have dialogue only in Tolkien’s footnotes or letters and I will leave that up to you if that counts!
"Your personality comes from the way you were parented" "Your personality is inate and genetic" wrong!!!!! your personality comes from that one piece of media you were unhealthily and irreversibly obsessed with when you were 13 years old
