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More Dangerous and Less Wise

2008-11-23T16:27:10-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas & Thranduil
Chapters: 4, Words: 15,867, Reviews: 45 Updated: 11-23-08 Published: 11-12-08
Status: In-Progress

Legolas and his brother learn something unexpected about their father's past. Story complete.

Home for Now

2008-03-29T12:58:42-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 4, Words: 12,131, Reviews: 37 Updated: 3-29-08 Published: 9-4-06
Status: Complete

Set immediately after A Spring of Joy. With the Nazgul now at Dol Guldur, Thranduil's family struggles to adjust.

The Ties that Bind

2008-02-22T14:11:14-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,336, Reviews: 13 Published: 2-22-08
Status: Complete

A wood elf celebration of their ties to one another and to Arda is interrupted by an unexpected event in the king's family. A birthday fic for Dot.

Losses

2007-11-05T13:17:55-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,522, Reviews: 6 Published: 11-5-07
Status: Complete

Eilian struggles with questions of reputation and honor. A few moments with Thranduil, but other than that, all OC. An early birthday present for The Karenator.

The Spy

2007-08-09T13:07:43-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 2, Words: 5,568, Reviews: 23 Updated: 8-9-07 Published: 6-21-05
Status: Complete

Before he was Legolas's bodyguard, Beliond was one of Thranduil's spies. A birthday present for my beta, Nilmandra, who is president of the Beliond Fan Club. Story complete. All OC.

Letting Go

2007-08-02T13:56:12-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,719, Reviews: 4 Published: 8-2-07
Status: Complete

For Bodkin's birthday. Thranduil's grandson is betrothed to another only child. The fathers come to terms with the betrothal and one another.

All Those Who Wander

2007-07-29T14:02:53-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 7, Words: 27,430, Reviews: 87 Updated: 7-29-07 Published: 9-18-05
Status: Complete

Young Legolas’s family struggles to readjust in the wake of the loss of his mother. Story complete. Chapter 7 added as a missing scene.

Paths of Memory

2007-05-28T03:56:29-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 3, Words: 8,134, Reviews: 36 Updated: 5-28-07 Published: 10-20-04
Status: Complete

Thranduil walks the paths of memory, where his sons are still small. Fluffangst. Two chapter fic. Story complete.

The Seeds of Time

2007-04-11T18:17:15-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 8, Words: 33,302, Reviews: 64 Updated: 4-11-07 Published: 3-13-07
Status: In-Progress

After the end of the Watchful Peace, the Shadow spreads north in the Woodland Realm, and the queen watches her sons be bound to duty.

Visitors

2007-02-20T15:10:20-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,121, Reviews: 20 Published: 2-20-07
Status: Complete

An encounter between a human woman and some elves of the Woodland Realm. A birthday present for Dot.

Eilian and the Lembas Maiden's Kiss

2006-11-21T08:30:10-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 3, Words: 7,583, Reviews: 11 Updated: 11-21-06 Published: 11-17-06
Status: In-Progress

What did young Eilian do to make Alfirin so wary even years later? OCs plus a glimpse of Thranduil. A birthday present for Karenator and a belated one for Elliska.

A Father and Son Camping Trip

2006-08-09T04:48:34-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,210, Reviews: 9 Published: 8-9-06
Status: Complete

An eagerly awaited camping trip goes awry. A Beliond story for Perelleth on her birthday.

The Help of a Friend

2006-07-30T14:36:40-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,154, Reviews: 11 Published: 7-30-06
Status: Complete

A birthday fic for Bodkin. It links to In the West, a story she wrote using my OCs. Even in the Undying Lands, elves need the help of friends.

Woodelves

2006-06-22T16:39:00-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,151, Reviews: 13 Published: 6-22-06
Status: Complete

Young warrior Thranduil spends time with his Silvan friends, Beliond and Maltanaur. A birthday fic for Nilmandra.

A Moment for Joy

2006-05-26T10:00:39-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,093, Reviews: 13 Published: 5-26-06
Status: Complete

Set years before Legolas's birth. A young Eilian and adult Ithilden work out some of their differences. A glimpse of Thranduil, but otherwise OC. An early birthday present for Meckinock.

Thranduil's Begetting Day

2006-03-17T18:40:52-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Humor
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 3, Words: 11,410, Reviews: 41 Updated: 3-17-06 Published: 3-11-06
Status: In-Progress

Elves and Men gather to celebrate Thranduil's begetting day. A cast of thousands, mostly OC. My apologies. Story complete.

Gifts

2006-02-26T03:57:49-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,819, Reviews: 16 Published: 2-26-06
Status: Complete

Legolas's oldest brother and his wife come to a decision. Glimpses of Legolas and Thranduil, but primarily OC.

A Spring of Joy

2005-06-01T04:48:06-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 8, Words: 37,567, Reviews: 93 Updated: 6-1-05 Published: 5-8-05
Status: Complete

2951 TA. Smaug and threequarters of the Orcs of the north are dead, and the Woodelves live in a fragile peace that Legolas struggles to preserve as captain of the Home Guard.

A Creature of Fire

2005-04-24T18:37:58-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 11, Words: 58,569, Reviews: 198 Updated: 4-24-05 Published: 3-11-05
Status: Complete

Set in the year 2770 TA, this story follows Legolas through adventures both personal and canonical. Those who recognize the date will know that a creature of fire is about to descend on Dale. Story complete.

Time's Turnings

2005-02-20T17:14:16-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 12, Words: 62,277, Reviews: 149 Updated: 2-20-05 Published: 1-10-05
Status: Complete

Legolas is a young warrior, testing his skills and trying to earn the respect of his father and older brothers. Story complete.

A Matter of Heart

2004-12-28T17:38:32-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 6, Words: 28,427, Reviews: 77 Updated: 12-28-04 Published: 12-8-04
Status: Complete

After a traumatic experience, Legolas struggles to return to using weapons. His oldest brother seeks romance. Story complete.

Good Neighbors

2004-11-28T16:31:50-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 10, Words: 49,268, Reviews: 124 Updated: 11-28-04 Published: 10-30-04
Status: Complete

Legolas and Thranduil deal with their Mannish neighbors from Esgaroth and visitors from elsewhere in Middleearth. Story complete.

Glorious Summer

2004-10-10T17:50:26-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 10, Words: 46,573, Reviews: 110 Updated: 10-10-04 Published: 9-9-04
Status: Complete

Legolas is learning his role as a newly minted lieutenant, while, at home, his brother Eilian is learning his role as a newly minted husband. Story complete.

The Decision

2004-09-04T10:54:25-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,220, Reviews: 19 Published: 9-4-04
Status: Complete

Single chapter fic. Thranduil has a decision to make.

My Brother's Keeper

2004-08-25T19:26:15-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 7, Words: 31,189, Reviews: 84 Updated: 8-25-04 Published: 8-10-04
Status: Complete

An adolescent Legolas wrestles with decisions over how far his care for another should go. Story complete.

Legolas's Begetting Day

2004-08-02T04:35:17-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 6, Words: 27,349, Reviews: 90 Updated: 8-2-04 Published: 7-20-04
Status: Complete

Legolas is turning 20 about 8 in human years. His friends spend the night and his family remembers the day he was born. Story complete.

Tangled Web

2004-07-09T16:26:28-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 17, Words: 81,380, Reviews: 196 Updated: 7-9-04 Published: 5-30-04
Status: Complete

Legolas helps to defend the Woodland Realm, while, elsewhere, unknown forces are on the move. Story complete.

Celuwen's Begetting Day

2004-05-28T14:00:00-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,583, Reviews: 13 Published: 5-28-04
Status: Complete

Celuwen spends the morning of her thirthfifth begetting day with Eilian and Gelmir. OC's galore. Single chapter fic.

Paths Taken

2004-05-18T17:27:46-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 8, Words: 33,241, Reviews: 93 Updated: 5-18-04 Published: 5-2-04
Status: Complete

A practical joke goes wrong and Legolas and his oldest brother learn something about confidence and courage. Story complete.

Spring Awakenings

2004-04-26T17:09:06-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: M
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 15, Words: 73,768, Reviews: 206 Updated: 4-26-04 Published: 3-14-04
Status: Complete

Legolas and his brother Eilian deal with problems at Elven settlements. Disaster and love are both in the air. Story complete.

Battles Won

2004-03-08T05:26:18-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 2, Words: 6,436, Reviews: 38 Updated: 3-8-04 Published: 3-7-04
Status: Complete

Little Legolas's older brother comes home on leave, and they engage in battles both physical and emotional.

Sacrifice Under Shadow

2004-02-29T12:06:04-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 7, Words: 35,571, Reviews: 114 Updated: 2-29-04 Published: 2-10-04
Status: Complete

Legolas joins Mirkwood's most dangerous patrol, learns about a time in the youth of his brother Eilian, and experiences a change in their relationship. Story complete.

Fire and Shadow

2004-01-31T14:09:32-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General/Angst
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 8, Words: 41,240, Reviews: 134 Updated: 1-31-04 Published: 1-13-04
Status: Complete

A young warrior Legolas is in a patrol sent to investigate trouble in the Grey Mountains, with his brother Eilian in command.

Heart's Ease

2004-01-29T16:32:23-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,518, Reviews: 28 Published: 1-29-04
Status: Complete

One chapter fic. Legolas as a child, recovering from his own mother's death and enamored of a friend's mother

The Warrior

2003-12-31T05:37:33-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 10, Words: 48,995, Reviews: 198 Updated: 12-31-03 Published: 11-29-03
Status: Complete

Legolas goes on his first patrols as a warrior, coming to terms with his body guard, his fellow warriors, and the realities of battle. Chapter 10. Legolas and his brother both go home for a visit. Story complete.

The Tide of Times

2003-11-23T17:42:21-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 13, Words: 60,950, Reviews: 239 Updated: 11-23-03 Published: 10-18-03
Status: Complete

Legolas comes of age Thranduil goes to a meeting of the White Council. Story complete.

Growing Under Shadow

2003-10-08T14:21:15-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 10, Words: 51,095, Reviews: 164 Updated: 10-8-03 Published: 9-6-03
Status: Complete

Shadow continues to spread through the Woodland Realm Legolas gets his first adult bow. Chapter 10. Just Deserts. Story complete.

When Shadow Touches Home

2003-08-28T20:36:19-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General/Angst
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 11, Words: 56,669, Reviews: 261 Updated: 8-28-03 Published: 7-27-03
Status: Complete

Shadow spreads in the Woodland Realm and in the family of the king. The death of Legolas's mother separates his family members just when they need one another most. Chapter 11. Not Alone. Story Complete.

One Year in Mirkwood

2003-07-20T14:33:30-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General/Adventure
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 15, Words: 73,610, Reviews: 350 Updated: 7-20-03 Published: 5-26-03
Status: Complete

Chapter 15. Gifts. Story complete

The Novice

2003-05-19T12:49:51-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 12, Words: 49,366, Reviews: 247 Updated: 5-19-03 Published: 4-20-03
Status: Complete

Legolas is now a novice warrior and struggles to establish his own strengths, apart from his family. Ch 12. Entertaining Visitors. Story complete.

A Question of Duty

2003-04-11T13:15:47-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Legolas & Aragorn
Chapters: 9, Words: 32,566, Reviews: 133 Updated: 4-11-03 Published: 3-23-03
Status: Complete

Legolas's decision to accompany Frodo could not have been easy. Ch.9. Legolas decides to go with Aragorn. Story complete.

Joinings

2003-03-11T00:07:59-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Romance/General
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,900, Reviews: 28 Published: 3-11-03
Status: Complete

Legolas's first kiss and his oldest brother's wedding. Story complete.

In Mirkwood

2003-03-04T12:42:09-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General/Adventure
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 8, Words: 23,879, Reviews: 87 Updated: 3-4-03 Published: 2-15-03
Status: Complete

A young Legolas learns about responsibility. Sequel to See the Stars. Chapter 8. Coming Home. Story complete.

See the Stars

2003-02-03T23:47:21-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General/Angst
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 8, Words: 17,767, Reviews: 55 Updated: 2-3-03 Published: 1-19-03
Status: Complete

Thranduil and his sons search for the cause of increased problems in Mirkwood. Ch. 6. 12 and 7, the final chapter. We hear from a different POV and Beleg the bad tempered armorer has a role.

Watch This!

2003-01-13T17:47:14-08:00

Author: daw the minstrel
Category: Lord of the Rings
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General/Humor
Pairing: Legolas
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,305, Reviews: 51 Published: 1-13-03
Status: Complete

Little elves fight boredom with shields, a stairway, and a phrase dreaded by the parents of boychildren of all races. Shameless movieverse.