#trsb18

[lidoshka]

Art for the story "stare death in the face (never back down)" by Ingenious_spark (@oopsbirdficced)

This is part of the Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang 2018 (tolkienrsb)

Story Summary:

Maeglin uses his mother's techniques to survive his torture at the hands of Sauron. He does not break. He survives, and pulls something impossible off as revenge.

Maeglin steals a Silmaril from Morgoth's crown, and gets away with it.

[tolkienrsb]

Final Roundup!

Over the last week and a bit we’ve brought you fics spanning the Years of the Trees through to modern day, tales of Elves and Men and Dwarves and Hobbits and Ents and Valar and Maiar, sweet romances, epic sagas, myths, fairy tales, humour, horror, magic, grief and so much more.  Thank you, again, to our fabulous authors and artists, to everyone who has cheered us on, who has liked, followed and reblogged on Tumblr, and who has read, left kudos and commented on AO3.  This fandom is a truly wonderful place.

I’m sure you’ve all got thoughts on what worked this year, what didn’t, and what we could change, so make sure to send us your feedback on this handy form!

Now without further ado, here, for the final time, is a link and a brief summary for every story in the TRSB18 AO3 collection, whether we have a Tumblr masterpost for them or not.  Dig in, kick back, and enjoy...

In The Houses of Healing by @grundyscribbling (writer) and @essenceofarda (artist) // A modern take on Eowyn and Faramir in the Houses of Healing.

Beneath a Young Sun and in the Eagle’s Shadow by @strigimorphaes (writer) and @magictodestroy (artist) //  Mablung and Beleg are sent together on a diplomatic mission.

The Small and Secret Things by @the-wavesinger (writer) / @sirinstree (artist) // A story of Arien (and, tangentially, of her lover): how she came to be bound to Arda, and how she became the Sun.

Scattering of Shadows by @hennethgalad (writer) / @feanorus-rex (artist) // A tale of the Sun and the Moon…

A Nameless Fear by @gabriel-seven (writer) / @griseldajane (artist) // Thranduil must come to terms with his heritage in this tale of family and the fight against the dark.

City of Swans and Pearls by @hhimring (writer) / @hennethgalad (artist) // A happy moment in childhood, and glimpses of the less happy aftermath.  One of our gorgeous treats!

Eka and the Quen by @dawnfelagund (writer) / @youngman-willow (artist) // In the mood for something different?  Try this beautiful post-apocalyptic treat fic. 

Out of the Woods by @maedhrosrussandol (writer) / dahmumu (artist) // Another of our lovely treat fics!

Fire on the Harbour by @maglor-still-lives (writer) / @hennethgalad (artist) // A look at Alqualondë from both sides.

The Staff Dancer by Kalendeer (writer) / Inspired by the Art “Lalwen charging into battle” (coming soon!) // From Dancing with a Staff to Dancing with a Weapon: The Lalwen Tales!

The Wedding of Hador and Gildis by @hennethgalad (writer) / @cycas (artist) // One of the longest tales spawned by the TRSB, the Saga of Hador comes to a conclusion in this sweet fic.

Cradle of Stars by @dawnfelagund (writer) / @vefanyar (artist) // You need the dark to see the stars…

Run, Esteemed Woman, And Remember by @lunarymagic (writer) / @dahmumu (artist) // The botanical fate of the mother of the Leaf.

The Art of Speech through Smithcraft by @Idrils_Scribe (writer) / @stripedroseandsketchpads (artist) // Celebrimbor’s first battle, told from his own perspective looking back.

Found Love by @mywoesaregranular (writer) / @em-cu (artist) // Fluffy daddy!DaeMags!

Arrows, Spiders and a Ring by @themirkyking (writer) / @homeiswheretheheartsare (artist) // Spiders cause nothing but problems.

Because My Land Is Fair by @naryaflame (writer) / @cycas (artist) // Bombadil, Hobbits and Ents, oh my!

There, Not Back Again by @erisofimladris (writer) / @rainglazed (artist) // Maglor, hobbits and a bento box - what’s not to love?

stare death in the face (and never back down) by @oopsbirdficced (writer) / @lidoshka (artist) // Canon-divergent shenanigans involving an anti-Silmaril gauntlet and a defiant, unbroken Maeglin.

Sunrise by @saviobriion (writer) / @peasantswhy // Erestor helps Glorfindel to heal after his rebirth.

Preoccupation by @jane-ways (writer) / @dahmumu (artist) // Thranduil has a bad feling about…well, everything.  One of our fabulous treats.

Room Enough by @senalishia (writer) / @aphrodites-bloody-rose (artist) // Celebrían finds a way for both she and Gil-Galad to be in a relationship with Elrond… in Valinor.

On Wings of Storm by @starspray (writer) / @avoyagetoarcturus // Badass Eärendil (and Elwing!) to the rescue!

The End of All Things by Ancalimë (Cymbidia) (writer) / @nimium-amatrix-ingenii-sui (artist) // Exploring Ithilien in search of a giant Oliphaunt? Sign me up!

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by @keiliss (writer) / @peasantswhy (artist) // Two people finding each other against all odds and falling in love.

First Under the Mountain by @awayandlaughing (writer) / @asparklethatisblue (artist) // Durin I will return when the world needs her - every time it needs her.

As the New World Demanded by @strigimorphaes (writer) / @youngman-willow (artist) // One of the beautiful treats!

No Admittance Except on Official Wedding Business by @z-h-i-e (writer) // Nelyasun (artist) // Welcome to the Miss Bilbo and Thorin Oakenshield Marriage Misadventure!

Tracking by @thraaaaanduuuuuiiiiil (writer) // @dahmumu (artist) // Trying to be a good father and a good king all at once is not easy.

Are You Not Cold? by @thraaaaanduuuuuiiiiil (writer) // Satu Kai (artist) // Boromir discovers that there’s plenty to learn about the mysterious Elves.

A Trail of Things Lost by @anneway-nitheliniel (writer) // @pelinel (artist) // Things we Lost on the Ice.

Learning to Make Fire by @levade (writer) // @usuallysublimepenguin (artist) // A dance of politics and love among horselords.

Through Fields of Green by @maedhrosrussandol (writer) // @master-of-the-lackadaisical (artist) // Rohan Roadtrip!(Run-trip?)

Beautiful (like diamonds in the sky)by @stand-up-and-fight-daleks (writer) // @lidoshka (artist) // Wanting to outshine the stars, Melkor starts to wear diamonds in his hair.

The Forest Does Not Weep by @lurea (writer) // @zelvuska (artist) // Side-Effects of Entish Drinks.

Tall Talesby @z-h-i-e (writer) // @pidraws (artist) // Rawr! (Dinosaurs at Cuivienen, probably?)

Scattered Pearlsby @grundyscribbling (writer) // @hennethgalad (artist) // A look at Olwë’s perspective on the events of the Years of the Trees.

Beren and Finrod in the Great Outdoors by @ohlurr (artist) // @themissgrace (author) // Mad Modern Age Road Trip!

Dust in Desert Winds by @glorfindel-of-imladris (artist) // @joyfullynervouscreator (author) // Desert Diplomacy and Exploring the East!

Beyond the Sunset Leads My Way by @mainecoon76 (writer) // @maglor-still-lives (artist) // The notes of Amras Fëanorion spark a debate between Elrond and Gandalf

Silver Dawn by @aowyn (writer) // @struckinarda (artist) // Celebrimbor, coming of age, and the Fall of Nargothrond

Strangers to Ourselves by @alia-andreth (writer) // @lidoshka // Moryo is awkward in love… awkward.

The Battle of Aglon Pass by @cycas (artist) / @edgeoflight (author) // Beren I, grandfather of Beren Erchamion and father of Emeldir, tells the story of how he met and won his future bride. Oh, and also there was a battle.

Híni Ilúvataro by @nimium-amatrix-ingenii-sui (artist) / @wonderwafles (author) // On the eve of the War of Wrath, Eönwë, herald of Manwë, is sent to the Hither Lands to deliver a message to the Noldor and Edain who yet remain.

Flowers of Middle Summer by @glorfindel-of-imladris (artist) / Jellyfax (author) // Counsellor Erestor had loved Glorfindel unrequited for millennia, and had resigned himself to an eternity of heartache before fading into the West. Until unfortunate circumstances bring a young Lord of Rohan to the gates of Imladris…

Discord and Harmony by @hennethgalad (artist) / @independence1776 (author) // Young and in love, Nerdanel and Fëanor investigate the reality behind the Ainulindalë.

Dragon, Ghost, King & Bowman by @homeiswheretheheartsare (artist) / @cycas (author) // Bard discovers that looking into a dragon’s eyes is never a great idea, but occasionally you can get away with it.

A Good Dragon by @pidraws (artist) / TreasureHunter (author) //  The life and times of Beleriand's greatest dragon, Ancalagon the Black!

do not hold to the earth by @silverworks4furs (artist) / @dark-siren (author) //  All Kili had wanted to do was talk to a pretty girl.  Fili rather wishes he hadn’t. Dis doesn’t know anything about it - which is probably a good thing.  Or: Viking!Durins!

We Know Some Things (But Not All) by @ladybrooke (writer) / Nelyasun (artist) //  Celebrimbor is seeking something, though Maeglin does not know what. Celebrimbor sees too much of his family's mistakes in Maeglin. Together, they dig a tunnel.

What changes, and what reminds by Rogercat (writer) / Isilloth-Mane (artist) //  As the current heir to Nargothrond, Finduilas is facing a major issue in her life when both her betrothed Gwindor returns after several years in enslavement, and with him a mysterious mortal she does not really trust...

Come and browse the collection on AO3!

[cycas]

Dragon, Ghost, King & Bowman

Read it on Ao3

Art & prompt by @homeiswheretheheartsare  (Tumblr) / Caycowa (Deviantart) /  RainbowUnderpants (Ao3) / BlacksSideshow (instagram)

Fic rating : G

Warnings: none

Relationships : Barduil (Bard / Thranduil) (both characters asexual)

Characters: Bard, Thranduil, Bilbo, Smaug, the Master of Laketown, Legolas, Tilda, Thorin, Roac son of Carc. 

Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, The Silmarillion References, Dragons are clever, Elven politics, Shippy Gen, Third Age, Ravens, Animal Friends, Mirkwood, Lake-town ,The Campaign To Give Bard a Working Barge, windlance manufacture, dwarven craftmanship

Wordcount:   12028 (!!!!!!!! Blimey. I cannot explain this.)

Summary:  When the Master of Laketown forces Bard to go into the Lonely Mountain, the outcome is not what Bard feared.  Bard discovers that looking into a dragon's eyes is never a great idea, but occasionally you can get away with it. Thranduil discovers that although the situation of the Woodland Realm is desperate, he is, after all not entirely without friends.

[calendille]

Read the fic on AO3!

Author: Kalendeer

Rating: PG, Gen

Characters: Lalwen, Fëanor, Nerdanel, Finwë, Fingolfin, Indis

Word count: 8 000

"Fëanaro and I lived in different worlds that did not mingle until the Pink Robes incident: that evening when Fëanaro came to our family diner dressed in girl’s clothes."

Lalwendë, from childhood to Alqualondë, or how Dancing Like A Vanya can pave the road to killing.

Read more about the exchange on the TRSB blog!

Inspired by the Art “Lalwen charging into battle” (coming soon!)

[joyfullynervouscreator]

Dust in Desert Winds

Fic can be found here on Ao3

Art-prompt by @glorfindel-of-imladris

Author: joyfullynervouscreator(tumblr) or raiyana(Ao3)

Fic rating: M

Warnings: None

Relationships: Glorestor (Glorfindel x Erestor)

Characters: Glorfindel, Erestor, Elrond, assorted OCs from Umbar & Harad

Tags: Early TA, International Diplomacy, Consequences, Illness, Healing, Misunderstandings, Fake Husbands, Pining, (so much pining - basically they’re both huge idiots)

Word Count: TBA

Summary:

Gondor after the death of Isildur is weak, ripe for the pickings - but what stirs among her neighbours is not what Elrond feared, and Erestor’s talents are put to a wholly different test than either expected when he and Glorfindel head into the desert to explore the sentiments of the region post the fall of Barad-dûr.

A collaboration created for the 2018 Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang @tolkienrsb

[naryaflame]

Because My Land Is Fair

Read it here on AO3. 

Art & prompt by @cycas​ (Tumblr) /victoriaclare (DeviantArt)   

Fic rating : G

Warnings: none

Relationships :  Treebeard/Wandlimb | Fimbrethil; Wandlimb | Fimbrethil & Original Characters

Characters: Wandlimb | Fimbrethil, Original Entwife Characters, Original Hobbit Characters, Tom Bombadil, Yavanna, Faramir Took

Tags: Fourth Age, Hobbits, Entwives, Ents, Children, Fairy Tale Elements, Origin Story, Earth Magic, Wood Magic, Loss, Grief, Memory, Reference to Illness

Wordcount:   8653

Summary:   An adventure on the North Moors goes awry for two young hobbits. Luckily, help is at hand...

[aowyn]

SILVER DAWN (TRSB 2018)

art by @struckinarda​ ・ story by @aowyn​

Art by Ioann @struckinarda

Author: El @aowyn (elrohir on Ao3)

Rating: T

Warnings: None

Relationships: Gen

Characters: Celebrimbor, Curufin, Finrod, Celegorm

Tags: Coming of Age, Family Ties, Difficult Conversations, The Fall of Nargothrond, The Oath of Feanor, Finrod Has a Death Wish, Curufin Has Daddy Issues, Celebrimbor Just Wants to be Left Alone, Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang 2018

Word Count: 4105

Summary: 

“Ingoldo is a fool,” Curufin hissed, “throwing himself at the Enemy like a sweet morsel ripe for the taking. I will not be devoured."

“Finrod has no choice. You have trapped him between Sauron and yourself, and I cannot say in truth which one is worse.”

Celebrimbor, coming of age, and the Fall of Nargothrond.

[dawnfelagund]

Cradle of Stars, art by @vefanyar and story by @dawnfelagund on AO3 and the Silmarillion Writers’ Guild, a collaboration created for the 2018 Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang (@tolkienrsb)

After the Darkening of Valinor, Anairë is sent to Alqualondë to offer aid and allegiance after the horror of the kinslaying. There, she finds Eärwen, her lover of old and beloved friend, left to care for her people amid her own inconsolable grief. Anairë and Eärwen will care for each other as they mourn the myriad ways their lives have changed forever with the Darkening and the exile of Anairë's family. It may be the rekindling of their ancient love that is the only force with strength enough to save them--and their people.

Story Rating: Mature/Adult

Warnings: none

Characters: Anairë, Eärwen, Indis, Nerdanel, Finarfin

Relationship:  Anairë/Eärwen

Word Count: 21,000