Howdy! I'm Eden. Welcome to my little corner of tumblr.
I'm mostly active in the Tolkien (Silmarillion, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit) and the Buffy/Giles subset of the Buffyverse fandoms. Although I experiment quite a bit with the ships I read and write, my all-time OTPs are Gimli/Legolas and Buffy/Giles. I'm always happy to chat (asks are open)!
Here to have fun and enjoy making/seeing/reading about the blorbos kissing, so party poopers DNI ✌🥳
Any NSFW posts are tagged #nsft.
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🦚 Latest fics:
The Alchemy of Being Known || Feanor/Nerdanel during the start of their relationship, written for Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang 2025
Time and Time Again || Buffy/Giles reincarnation romance, for The Buffy x Giles Writing Event
Mystery Box || Arwen & Elladan & Elrohir. A sweet childhood slice of life triple drabble, written for Season of Drabbles
🦚 Current fic update schedule:
Currently on hiatus
🦚 Upcoming fics:
Update for No Blinding Light (Or Tunnels To Gates Of White)
New year, new (green)leaf, hah!
Whoopsie, did the mentioned kiddo and parent thingie for the poll and realized, with that pose it could only be a certain parent ^^'
But don't worry, I've heard the votes for the other options, too, and will get to them as well :) Hope this still helps tide you over :D
Close-up beneath the line of Legolas gnawing on daddy's hair
Which AO3 tag are you?
Well, not a lie lmao
Thanks for the tag @ox24g
Tagging @starshadeemilyart @antlered-vixen @melestasflight @xximmortalkissxx @moringottocake @happyperle @thescrapwitch @from-the-coffee-shop-in-edoras @ma-aurelius @deepestpersonspyknight @numenoria @daughterofthesunlands @sadlybeans whoever else wants to play
Currently reading, fiction: anything in the Silmarillion Secret Stockings 2025 collection that grabs my interest (there's a loooot of them and they're fabulous)
Currently reading, non-fiction: Vogue Runway
Last song: Over Hill from the Hobbit soundtrack
Last film: The Sea Inside (2004). it's based on the real-life story of ramón sampedro, who had to fight for his right to die after an accident left him quadriplegic. not a light film by any means, but it's great food for thought.
Last Series: Teen Wolf (feeling nostalgic!)
Sweet or salty: sweet 🍰🍪
Coffee or Tea: i'm a sucker for a good, classic espresso ☕
Currently working on, fiction: *nervously eyes the sky-high wip pile and blinks "help" in morse code*
on a more serious note, the last document i typed actual coherent words in was the Elwing/Eärendil/mystery Fëanorion fic (tbf, if you know me you'll find my choice very predictable rather than mysterious, but i digress). i'm sticking to my fic resolutions this year (i hope)!
Currently working on, non-fiction: does my grocery list count? 🙈
no-pressure tags: @cupcake-or-death @thecrazyknight @captainskyson @angelaspicaa @guin-ramble @melians-griddle @polutrope and anyone else who wants to join ^_^
Hey, party people! Crawling out of my swamp hut because it's AO3 Wrapped 2025 time. 🥳
Questions from here. Answers and director's commentary below the cut.
Last year's AO3 wrapped here.
Words published this year: 159,467 (Color me impressed!)
Most written rating: Explicit
Most written category: F/M (I'm never beating the Het writer allegations, am I? 😂)
Most written fandom: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth
Most written relationships:
Gimli/Legolas (7)
Rupert Giles/Buffy Summers (6)
Maglor (Tolkien)/Original Female Character(s) (4)
So, so pleased my OTPs are the 2 relationships I've most written this year!
Top 5 characters written:
Maedhros (11)
Maglor (10)
Original Characters, Legolas (8)
Buffy Summers, Gimli (7)
Rupert Giles (6)
Favourite additional tags (eg. hurt/comfort):
Angst (14)
Humor (13)
Romance, Cunnilingus (12)
Fluff (8)
Anal Sex, Established Relationship (7)
Greatest Hits (AKA top 5 by Hits):
To make things more fair, I've only included the multi-chapter fics whose first chapter was posted in 2025.
A True Marvel (Rosalie Hale/Bella Swan, E, 1,044 words). My one and only Twilight fic so far, written as a treat for an exchange. Do give it a try if toxic yuri is your thing. 😉
No Blinding Light (Or Tunnels To Gates Of White) (Gimli/Legolas, M, 15,025 words so far). A shameless excuse to write more Gimli-centric fic because I love him. This is him getting used to his new life in Valinor.
The Fairest In All The Land (Fingon/Maedhros, E, 1,743 words). In which prince and legendary swordsman Fingon will only have sex with the person who defeats him in a duel... but make it fairytale!
Blonds Have More Fun (Gimli/Legolas, E, 45,467 words so far). Legolas and Gimli find themselves in Silent Hill. Will they make it out alive?
Each Star A Promise (Gimli/Legolas, G, 1,079 words). A sweet little Lothlórien-era moment.
Favourite fic you wrote (+why if u want): You know how my top 5s are always "in no particular order"? This one isn't. The first fic is by far my favorite so far out of everything I've written.
Time and Time Again (Buffy/Giles, M, 2,576 words). Buffy and Giles, the Slayer and her Watcher, meet throughout their different lifetimes. Featuring folklore and vampire myths from various corners of the world, ending in the canon era. I loved writing their relationship as this deep devotion that transcends time and flesh.
Like a bloodstained hurricane (Maedhros/OFC and past Maedhros/Fingon, E 6,064 words). This one is a close second favorite because it's hands-down the most self-indulgent fic I've ever written. "No one asked for this," you might think. But I did. I'm the target audience. It blends angst with my weirdest, darkest sense of humor, there's a big emphasis on the platonic relationship and a questionable one-night stand based on the principle "to get over him, you must get under someone else". Oh, and the kooky re-incarnation shenanigans I've fallen in love with over this past year.
Differential Diagnosis (Maedhros & Maglor, M, 2,810 words). I'm rather fond of the headcanon that, after tossing the Silmaril into the sea, Maglor's life has been a never-ending medical drama. Medicine meets questionable ethics, and Maedhros's ghost just won't move on (if he's even real).
Since The World Is Ending In Fire (Maedhros/Maglor, E, 697 words). Maedhros looks a lot like Nerdanel. Maglor has mommy issues. They fuck about it.
Ripple (Fëanor/Indis, E, 1,349 words). More mommy issues! Indis and Finwë can't conceive a heir; she blames herself. Turns out, she's not the problem after all. Fëanor also discovers something about himself that night...
Favourite paragraph(s) you wrote:
Maedhros cannot comprehend why Maglor would fight the Oath anymore. After all, it is all in vain. The world is ending in fire around them and the Enemy wears their father’s masterwork with his chest puffed in pride. Morgoth has won: the House of Fëanor is shattered, tiny pieces never to connect again. All they do anymore is cut each other with their jagged edges.
Some delicious despair from Since The World Is Ending In Fire.
Favourite dialogue snippet you wrote: We have two very strong candidates, both from the same fic:
“Weird way to check whether I’m possessed, but I’ll take it.” Maglor fists the lapels of Thranduil's suit jacket and pulls him in for a quick peck. It only lasts a fraction of a heartbeat, and yet it’s adrenaline injected straight into the vein. The door is wide open; anyone could walk by and catch them.
“I’m checking whether you’re high,” Thranduil corrects. “And you must be.”
“Fine, grumpy.” Another quick kiss later, Maglor puts some space between them; perhaps the appropriate amount that should exist between the ex and the current partner when they absolutely must be in the same room. “If you want to play doctor so badly, let’s go somewhere private and you can examine me everywhere.”
Now that's one of the most tempting propositions Thranduil has ever heard. “Not unless you give me your word you didn’t take any suspicious pills or powders.”
“Just what the weird guy in the trench coat who lives in the alley gave me.”
Thranduil isn't amused.
“Only a bit of alcohol,” Maglor says. “The dark circles under my eyes are pure, organic, and courtesy of Túna General Hospital sucking ass. I just pulled a twenty-four hour shift that felt like it lasted years.”
And Candidate #2 (slightly NSFW):
In an effort to cool himself down, Maglor reaches for his drink and takes a sip. Too late, he realizes the straw is red instead of green. He puts it back and mumbles, “Sorry…”
Which begs the question: why the hell is she having plain lemonade, no alcohol? Did she lose a bet or something?
Laergliriel takes her sweet time with that next drag from her cigarette. “It’s cool. We’ve already established that you have this terrible habit of putting things that belong to me in your mouth.”
It's only by a miracle that Maglor doesn't choke on the very air he breathes. He can't decide whether the memory of her catching him on his knees deep-throating her husband is more embarrassing or arousing.
Ultimately, it's both, and the feelings feed one another.
Laergliriel gives him an innocent look. “To clarify, I was referring to those peanut butter cookies you stole from my kitchen.”
WIP goals for next year: You may have seen some of these shared here before. My WIPs list has become unmanagable, so I'm not adding any more ideas. Here's what I'm working on this year:
The final part of the Arranged and Rearranged AU, where Elwing and Eärendil marry a Fëanorian of their choice and keep the world Kinslaying-free 😌 This one is almost finished.
A few fics taking place in post-canon Valinor (Beyond Yesterday series). One is a longfic, the other... not sure yet, but a multi-chapter for sure.
Buffy/Giles post-canon get-together fic, also known as the Italy fic. I made some pretty good progress with it last year. Fingers crossed it'll be ready to post soon!
A couple more fics set in the Blonds Have More Fun universe. I've been kind of obsessed with a specific oneshot that's a true Silm/Silent Hill crossover and I can't wait to share it.
The accidental voyeurism Bilbo-in-Mirkwood fic.
What you learned from writing this year: It's OK to set realistic writing goals. You can't write 5K every day, and that's fine.
AO3 Wrapped 2024 (where the only number you'll see is my word count) let's gooooo! Questions from here. Answers and director's commentary below the cut.
Last year's AO3 wrapped here.
Words published this year: 190,435
Most written rating: Explicit
Most written category: a whooping 27 F/M fics, followed by M/M (14), and F/F and Gen (12 each)
Most written fandom: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth
Most written relationships:
Rupert Giles/Buffy Summers (10)
Thranduil/Thranduil's Wife (5) and Thranduil/Original Female Character(s) (4) (Listing them together because they're the same relationship)
I've technically written 11 Buffy/Giles fics this year, if you count this one that was only posted on tumblr.
Top 5 characters written:
Buffy Summers, Original Female Character(s) (12)
Thranduil (11)
Rupert Giles (10)
Maglor, Maedhros, Legolas (9)
Thranduil's Wife (6)
Someone participated in Tolkien OC week and it shows...
Favourite additional tags (eg. hurt/comfort):
Romance (19)
Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot (16)
Humor, Fluff (15)
Cunnilingus, Anal Sex (12)
Established Relationship, Vaginal Sex (11)
Greatest Hits (AKA top 5 by Hits):
To Lose Oneself In Elven Song (Gimli/Legolas, E, 42,566 words). Gimli recognizes that Legolas is his One in Rivendell. Cue every stage of grief known to dwarf, man, and elf.
The Red Book (Bilbo/Thorin, E, 4,907 words). Thorin reads Bilbo's account of the quest of Erebor. It's... inaccurate, to say the least. And very spicy.
Above The Clouds (Fingon/Maedhros, E, 1,042 words). Fingon has an oral fixation and a huge crush on Maedhros. It goes exactly the way you'd expect.
These Cravings In The Night (Fingon/Maedhros, E, 1,338 words). Maedhros returns from Angband as a werewolf. Fingon digs that.
4 Expert Tips To Help You Survive Your Boring Family Vacation! (Maedhros/Indis, E, 7,841 words). Maedhros has the hots for his step-grandma. Indis can tell. Features Huan being the best boy, dramatic Maglor, and hungover Celegorm swearing off alcohol forever (or at least for the rest of the century).
Favourite fic you wrote (+why if u want): AKA me crying in the club while I try to choose my 5 favorite children. The rest of my fics look at me judgmentally for not picking them. In no particular order:
Rise To Set The World Aflame (Buffy/Dragon!Giles, E, 434 words). A Medieval Fantasy AU that I really hope to expand in the coming year. Giles is the dragon Buffy was ordered to slay by the Council... but she ended up laying falling in love with him instead.
Fragile (Vampire!Gimli/Legolas, E, 708 words). A hot secret affair develops between Gimli and Legolas during the Quest. However, the cherry on top of all the typical gigolas conflicts is that Gimli is a newly turned vampire and Legolas is the Slayer's son. This is another oneshot I'm hoping to expand on.
Where The Heart Is (Too many relationships to list here, M, WIP). What started as a quick character study for my OC Elvenqueen snowballed way beyond my control. This fic has it all: Fëanorion drama, dark magic used with good intentions, questionable medical practices, exploration of the different cultures of Middle-earth, and quite a bit of criticism of LaCE for a LaCE-compliant fic.
Make me happy (and I again shall be virtuous) (Thranduil/Thranduil's Wife, E, 5,324 words). I just love how my OC for Thranduil's Wife has developed so much that I get to put her in an AU and her characterization makes perfect sense. Also, this fic features Thranduil in skimpy lingerie of his own making.
Gilesbot’s New Feature (Not A Bug!) (Buffybot/Gilesbot, E, 975 words). Buffybot deserved so much better, so she gets a cute bot boyfriend. Their relationship is really fluffy and sweet and I love this for them. Features really corny sexy vampire/Slayer roleplay!
Favourite paragraph(s) you wrote: Legolas and Gimli's first meeting in To Lose Oneself In Elven Song. The entire scene feels kind of fairytale-like to me, but specifically this part:
In the clearing, an elf sat on lush grass with his back propped up against a tree. The entire world around him awakened with the beauty and might in his voice; it filled with color and life. Little birds, squirrels, and rabbits formed a circle around him, a captivated audience to his concert.
And, oh, such beauty! How could one face hold such divinity, as if it were ivory lovingly carved by the hands of Eru Ilúvatar Himself? The elf's hair flowed down his shoulders like mithril and gold, and the radiance of his smile could overpower the sun!
(Gimli doesn't just pine, he's the entire damn forest)
Favourite dialogue snippet you wrote: A tough choice to make because I have many candidates in mind, but whenever I read this from Celegorm's perspective, it makes me giggle (x):
Laergliriel turned towards the cabin’s interior and called, “Míri! Russo peed on the carpet again!”
Celegorm opened and closed his mouth, contemplating his words. After what felt like an eternity of awkward staring at each other in silence, he asked, “I take it that this is a… common behavior for him?”
Just then, Maedhros bolted to her side. “They are not talking about me! Míri just named her new cat Russo because she hates me.”
WIP ideas for next year: Continuing last year's tradition, let's just do a top 5:
Buffy/Giles AU in which they're two regular people living in Sunnydale and all hell breaks loose around them. (The Slayer is Kendra.)
My beloved Gimli/Legolas Silent Hill AU! A preview lives in this tag, and I plan to share more.
Arranged and Rearranged should get a new installment because it's fun. (Any guesses on which Fëanorion Elwing and Eärendil get to bang?)
An in-universe research paper on elven cannibalism in the context of Melkor worship. Yes, you heard that right. Lindaeareth is on nerd duty and Elrond is about to have a terrible time.
A multi-chapter sequel to Glory Days, Long Passed and All The Way From The Start. It's got much more plot than its predecessors, including shy background post-reembodiment Russingon, Gimli charming every elf in sight, Maglor's daughter being the literal devil's advocate... and Thranduil's wife being newly released from prison after serving a 15-year sentence. No one knows what her crime was, and every time someone asks, she gives them something ridiculous ("Break-in at the art museum. No, I didn't want to steal a painting- I just wanted to put a specific one in the storage. It's an eyesore, trust me". "I was a political prisoner because I supported the Gingerbread King during the coup! Oh, the price a lady must pay for sticking to her ideals!". "I stole the cheese factory's entire supply. I'm telling you, my midnight cravings get intense!". "I stabbed the tooth fairy. Stingy bitch only gave me one coin for my tooth when it was clearly worth at least five!"). Thranduil doesn't want to pry. Maglor figures it out in 0.2 seconds.
What you learned from writing this year: Everyone should write something completely self-indulgent and insane. Just for the fun of it. It's so liberating!
BONUS: Updates on last year's WIP list: Find it here.
Written and posted: Best-laid Plans (Emphasis on Laid)
My precious baby, Blonds Have More Fun!
85% complete. Will be posted sometime soon!
Written and posted on January 2nd: Chalice
I'm 40K deep in this one and everyone is having a terrible time (except during the three sex pollen chapters. RIP Nerdanel's mountain cabin). Working title is "disaster throuple". While not the exact same fic, we got a taste of what's going on during Silm Smut Week in the triptych Seems I wore this face for you (Far too long before).
“Covid game me narcolepsy” no you fucking pervert it didn’t. You’re just a weirdo with a gross fetish. Covid didn’t make you suddenly want to fuck dead people. Keep that shit to yourself you gods damned weirdo
I have type 2 Narcolepsy. Studies have shown that serious viral infections can cause people to develop Narcolepsy if they are already genetically susceptible to having it. This includes covid. That is what happened to me.
You on the other hand might want to google the difference between Narcolepsy and Necrophilia….
i actually never ever want AO3 to be censored bc nothing is more fun than reading the tags on a fic and going “huh. didn’t know there was a market for that.”
If you were writing a novel set in your city of origin, what’s the arcane environmental detail you would go out of your way to include in order to immerse the reader and flaunt your “locals only” intimacy with the terrain? For me it would be that sharp curve the northbound 6 hits that lets you know you are pulling into Grand Central.
