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| Thundera Tiger |
Author has written 51 stories for Lord of the Rings, and Hobbit. Greetings and welcome, fellow authors! I'm not entirely sure why you're reading this, as I can assure you that there are far more interesting things out there to read. But I'll make an attempt to entertain you for as long as you put up with me. ;) So what do you want to know about? I suppose I could tell you a little about me and my writing. I graduated from college with a degree in Political Science, International Studies, the Middle East, and Arabic. That's the easiest way to explain my major, anyway. After that, I ended up getting certified to teach math at the secondary level. Go figure. And I wound up teaching math, debate, and a little bit of German. Don't ask. It's been a crazy road. The result is that this craziness translates into stories, and when I write, I try to look at multiple scenarios, motivations, influences, conflicts, cultures, characters, etc. As a warning, the stories get a bit overcrowded from time to time. At present, the stories you'll find here are all Tolkien based. (At least, they're supposed to be. I have been known to go slightly AU from time to time.) Legolas and Gimli are my favorite characters, and they appear in the majority of the stories. But they are certainly not alone. Aragorn, Faramir, Imrahil, and Eomer are quite insistent, and I have learned to never underestimate Celeborn and Thranduil when they want screen time. The hobbits can be persistent in their own way while Boromir, Elladan, and Elrohir can literally steal the entire story if they feel that they are not receiving enough attention. So all of those characters will creep in from time to time, some more so than others. And while we're here, let me also say that I tend to stick to book-verse. Peter Jackson's interpretation of Lord of the Rings as seen in the cinemas is a spectacular achievement, but the original source had my loyalty long before New Line Cinema gave the go-ahead for a movie. I should warn you that I am not a regular updater. I work on my stories obsessively and compulsively, but I do have a life outside the written world and I can't update as often as I'd like to. For this, I apologize in advance and hope you will be patient with me. I honestly try to update quickly, but sometimes it just doesn't work out that way. If this site doesn't work for you and you'd like to find my stories elsewhere, I post at these sites, too: Stories of Arda Last but not least, I need to give praise and acknowledgement to some of my favorite authors. For fanfiction authors, check out my Favorite Stories section as well as my Favorite Authors section. Both have wonderful finds in them. And if you're looking for work beyond the fanfiction world, here are some other suggestions: Needless to say, J.R.R. Tolkien is at the top of this list along with LotR. Next up, I highly recommend Frank Herbert's "Dune." Great political stuff there. Also among my favorites is the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb. Fantasy and political. What could be better? I also like Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's original Dragonlance series as well as the Darksword Trilogy. If you're into original Star Trek, I highly recommend Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, particular their books "Federation" and "Prime Directive." Gordon Dickson has a great series starting with a book called "The Dragon and the George." Just about anything by R.A. Salvatore is good and there's also Piers Anthony's Xanth Chronicles. Isaac Asimov's Foundation series is also great. There's also Orson Scott Card and his "Ender's Game," which is a great book. Also look into Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, which is a beautiful parody of both fantasy and modern life. And of course, no reading list would be complete without Douglas Adams and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." And with that, I'll end this. My thanks for your interest, and I hope you enjoy the stories if you decide to read them. Or that you've already enjoyed them. In any case, remember to leave a review if you feel so motivated. They're the only reward I get, aside from my own self-satisfaction. So thank you once again and I wish you all a happy read! | |||||||
1. Horatio's Philosophy reviewsOne year before the Council of Elrond, in the midst of fracturing alliances and rising darkness, a Black Rider came to the dwarves with a terrible offer. A story of why the Lonely Mountain ultimately sent Glóin and Gimli to Rivendell for help. Features primarily the dwarves with guest appearances from the men of Dale as well an elven prince or two from Mirkwood.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,642 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 9-16-12 - Dwarf & Nazgul - Complete2. Fey » reviewsFaramir is dreaming. Or sick. Or mad. Aragorn and Legolas aren't sure which. The only thing anyone does know for certain is this: They're all running out of time.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Horror - Chapters: 6 - Words: 36,814 - Reviews: 81 - Updated: 8-9-11 - Published: 8-3-11 - Faramir & Legolas - Complete3. Stray but a little reviewsDuty, despair, and a golden Ring. A conversation and an argument on the banks of the Anduin, featuring Boromir and Legolas.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,738 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 4-6-11 - Boromir & Legolas - Complete4. Of Shape and Hue and Home reviewsTake a master of shape and hue. Stir in a troubled wizard and four hobbits. Add a dash of surprising Ranger. Mix thoroughly until shape and hue begin to blend...Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,539 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 3-19-11 - Gandalf & Peregrin T. - Complete5. Hollow reviewsThere are some forests even Legolas cannot abide, and there are some caverns even Gimli cannot endure. A Halloween gapfiller featuring the Grey Company on the Paths of the Dead.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Mystery/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,419 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 10-30-10 - Gimli & Legolas - Complete6. The Unwilling reviewsWhen the White Council drove Sauron out of Dol Guldur, Elladan found himself separated from his group and forced to seek refuge. Unfortunately, his would-be-refuge was already spoken for. A chance encounter between two desperate characters.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Horror/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,312 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 9-30-10 - Elrohir/Elladan & Nazgul - Complete7. Broken reviewsThe evening the Fellowship left Imladris, Elrond spoke to them of more than just their coming journey. An examination of the events, the people, and the oaths that prompted Elrond's words.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Family/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,888 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 6-10-10 - Elrond - Complete8. Escaping by the Dozen reviewsAfter the Wood-elves capture Thorin and his company, Bilbo seems to be their only hope for escape. And they are more than ready to provide him with many suggestions on how to go about it.Hobbit - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,609 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 6-8-10 - Bilbo B. - Complete9. Questing » reviewsIn the spring of 2941, against all reason, thirteen dwarves decide to leave the safety of the Blue Mountains and take up a quest to slay a terrible dragon. Gimli would like to see their number increase by one.Hobbit - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,209 - Reviews: 19 - Updated: 4-10-10 - Published: 4-7-10 - Gloin - Complete10. The Counsels of Men reviewsAn answer to a question: Why weren't Legolas and Gimli at the Last Debate? Featuring Legolas, Gimli, and Aragorn on the morning after the Battle of the Pelennor.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,323 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 3-11-10 - Aragorn & Legolas - Complete11. The World Below the Mists reviewsNews of Gandalf's death affected more than just the grieving Fellowship, and early one winter's morning, an eagle came to Imladris bearing dark tidings from Lothlórien. A belated birthday present for Nieriel Raina.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,453 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 12-11-09 - Glorfindel & Erestor - Complete12. Mazarbul reviewsWhen Gimli returns to the Lonely Mountain after the War, Thorin Stonehelm welcomes him as a hero and the celebrations begin. But Thorin soon learns that in addition to tidings of victory, Gimli also brings tidings of a much more grievous nature.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,773 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 10-31-09 - Gimli - Complete13. Beyond the Mountain Passes reviewsWhen a certain elf and dwarf first agreed to join the Fellowship, they only promised to go as far as the mountain passes. At what point did they decide to keep going? Perhaps more importantly, why? A Lothlórien gapfiller featuring Gimli and Legolas.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,072 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 4-5-09 - Gimli & Legolas - Complete14. Of Rowan and Ruin reviewsThe story of a friendship one hundred and twenty-two years in the making.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,035 - Reviews: 68 - Published: 10-11-08 - Gimli & Legolas - Complete15. The Eagles are Coming reviewsA small AU regarding a slightly different turn of events during the chaos of the Battle of Five Armies. Features primarily Erestor with appearances from Bilbo, Glorfindel, Legolas, Aragorn, Elladan, and Elrohir. Warning: Dark.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,343 - Reviews: 32 - Published: 9-4-08 - Erestor - Complete16. Maggoty Bread reviewsA somewhat ridiculous movie-verse tale explaining why the Uruk-hai took maggoty bread with them when they set off after the Fellowship.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,066 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 8-23-08 - Saruman & Orc - Complete17. Hunting reviewsOn the slopes of Amon Hen, the Fellowship was broken. In describing this crisis, the books give an account of Frodo, Sam, Aragorn, Boromir, Merry, and Pippin. But what about Legolas and Gimli? All we known from Tolkien is that they went hunting...Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,159 - Reviews: 33 - Published: 7-3-08 - Legolas & Gimli - Complete18. The Dooming of Small Hands reviewsShortly after Frodo arrives in Rivendell, Gandalf and Elrond debate the next step in the Ring's journey. Sometimes the right decision feels like nothing more than bitter betrayal. Gapfiller for The Fellowship of the Ring.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,399 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 6-12-08 - Gandalf & Elrond - Complete19. Seaworthy reviewsAn evening discussion by the bay, featuring Legolas, Imrahil, and the Sea.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,520 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 3-1-08 - Legolas & Imrahil - Complete20. During a journey in the dark » reviewsJoin our favorite Fellowship heroes as they continue the journey of missing scenes and missing thoughts in Moria. Sequel to the story While the Ring went south... Chapter 6: The Fellowship jumps holes, casts stones, and herds cats.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 64,105 - Reviews: 269 - Updated: 9-28-07 - Published: 8-16-0321. With Many Fond Acknowledgments reviewsBehind every great writer is a host of inspiring, helpful people worthy of thanks. But as Samwise Gamgee discovers via the Red Book of Westmarch, not everyone who offers their advice deserves fond acknowledgments...Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,911 - Reviews: 38 - Published: 9-1-07 - Samwise G. & Gimli - Complete22. Oathbreakers reviewsFeeling the taint of a dark Dunharrow night, Elladan and Elrohir discuss Aragorn, Eowyn, Rohan, and those that haunt the Paths of the Dead. Gapfiller for The Return of the King.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,692 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 8-17-07 - Elrohir/Elladan - Complete23. Fissures reviewsGimli's rather unorthodox plans for the Glittering Caves raise a few questions and more than a few concerns about his friendship with a certain elf...Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,587 - Reviews: 30 - Published: 9-13-06 - Gimli - Complete24. The Day Before reviewsOn the eve of battle, Legolas watches the sunset and thinks about Gimli and time. Companion piece to a story called The Day After, and once again, true friendship does not come without a price.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,056 - Reviews: 31 - Published: 1-10-06 - Legolas & Gimli - Complete25. Trivial Matters reviewsA bit of inanity cleverly disguised as a vignette in which Legolas loses his patience, Aragorn makes an unsubstantiated claim, and Faramir outmaneuvers them both.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,444 - Reviews: 41 - Published: 10-19-05 - Faramir & Aragorn - Complete26. Hewing Naught but Wood reviewsDuring the Battle of Helm's Deep, Gimli makes a statement that seems to be in conflict with previous events. Now, he's given a chance to explain himself. Featuring the Three Hunters at their pedantic best plus a pragmatic Eomer.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,627 - Reviews: 52 - Published: 9-26-05 - Eomer & Gimli - Complete27. Western Dawn reviewsAfter a troubled night, Legolas looks to the dawn, hoping to find peace. But barring that, he'll take whatever he can get.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,150 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 7-18-05 - Legolas - Complete28. Praiseworthy reviewsFate and loyalty are strange things, as Sam discovers during a conversation with Faramir. Bookverse tale set shortly after the destruction of the Ring.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,214 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 6-1-05 - Faramir & Samwise G. - Complete29. New Year's Eve » reviewsOn the eve of the New Year, Aragorn is forced to play host to a group of individuals who seem to believe that the holiday should be celebrated with an elvish flair. Chapter 11: Setbacks abound, but Elfhelm makes an entrance.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 88,081 - Reviews: 304 - Updated: 5-2-05 - Published: 1-1-0330. Land of Light and Shadows » reviewsEomer, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli journey south into Harad. Politics, abductions, assassinations, battles...life as usual. Chapter 38: The race to Haradhur begins! But not without a few false starts...Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 38 - Words: 290,691 - Reviews: 1236 - Updated: 4-4-05 - Published: 11-27-01 - Aragorn & Eomer31. A Meeting in the Woods reviewsWhile searching for an adventure, a young Primula Brandybuck finds a rather unlikely companion. Set during The Hobbit and written for the Chance Meetings challenge over at HASA.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,422 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 3-10-05 - Elrohir/Elladan - Complete32. Fear No Darkness » reviewsThe remaining members of the Fellowship are having a reunion, but their friends and allies aren't the only ones to show up. Chapter 30: Rescues, death, and industrial pollution. Possibly overcrowding, too...Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 30 - Words: 229,840 - Reviews: 782 - Updated: 2-3-05 - Published: 2-20-0233. Back to the Valley » reviewsBruised and broken, an elven prisoner in Baraddûr discovers that a memory of his past can be put to use in unexpected ways. Sometimes the unsung heroes need to do their own singing.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,143 - Reviews: 41 - Updated: 12-16-04 - Published: 10-23-04 - Complete34. Of Elves and Dwarves and Late Night Philosophy reviewsAgainst his better judgement, Aragorn attempts to direct a late night debate between Legolas and Gimli. How successful is he? I'll leave that for you to decide.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,049 - Reviews: 43 - Published: 11-30-04 - Aragorn & Legolas - Complete35. The Day After reviewsIn the aftermath of battle, Gimli waits for the dawn and thinks about Legolas and time. True friendship never comes without a price.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,863 - Reviews: 56 - Published: 9-22-04 - Gimli & Legolas - Complete36. Smiting Ruin reviewsA clash of movie verse and book verse during the scene in which Gandalf the White reunites with Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas. Sometimes changing the words around can change the entire meaning. Fairly inane, but it's short and fun.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,059 - Reviews: 59 - Published: 9-2-04 - Gandalf & Legolas - Complete37. Father, Captain, and King reviewsThranduil fills many roles, but one summer night, he finds himself assuming the role he loves best and gets least. Written for father's day, here's a quick look at the relationship between Mirkwood's greatest king and its most famous prince.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,553 - Reviews: 50 - Published: 6-20-04 - Legolas & Thranduil - Complete38. Currents reviewsMissing scene vignette featuring Frodo and his wandering thoughts as the Fellowship floats down the Anduin. Frodo is the only real participant in this story, but his thoughts cover a lot of territory. Set on or around February 21, 3019 TA.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,312 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 5-17-04 - Frodo B. - Complete39. None For Herself reviewsBehind every good man is a better woman. Written for Mother's Day, this features Aragorn, Halbarad, and a somewhat vicarious Gilraen. Angsty and dark, but I like to think there's hope at the end.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,190 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 5-9-04 - Aragorn & Halbarad - Complete40. Warm Beds and Warmer Heads reviewsAragorn, Halbarad, their campfire, and some questionablyobtained ale. Join our two favorite Rangers and enjoy what might have been a typical night in their journeys together.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,370 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 2-18-04 - Aragorn & Halbarad - Complete41. Seas of Fate reviewsWritten for the Quickies Qtr 4, 2003, over at HASA. A brief vignette featuring Imrahil and Legolas by the sea at Dol Amroth. Just a bit of advice on life, fate, and the sea from one old soldier to another.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,310 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 12-22-03 - Legolas & Imrahil - Complete42. A Very Dark, Very Wet, and Very Miserable Morning reviewsSometimes, it just doesn't pay to be evil. And even if your bed is underwater, there are some mornings when you're better off staying in it.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,040 - Reviews: 43 - Published: 8-30-03 - Complete43. A Fool's Hope reviewsQuick vignette set in Rivendell after the departure of the Fellowship, featuring a conversation between Elrond and Glorfindel. Was the Fellowship a fool's hope? You decide.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,064 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 8-25-03 - Elrond & Glorfindel - Complete44. A Forgotten Casualty reviewsSet during the early period of FotR when Frodo, Sam, and Pippin were journeying to Buckland, this is a quick little fic about a character that many seem to have overlooked. Includes a surprise guest star toward the end.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,715 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 6-6-03 - Nazgul - Complete45. A Mirkwood Solstice » reviewsIt's time for the Winter Solstice, and a few of Mirkwood's inhabitants are more than ready to celebrate. Unfortunately, elves are not among them. Featuring Mirkwood's royal family and some familiar faces out of Dol Guldur.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Horror - Chapters: 3 - Words: 23,188 - Reviews: 75 - Updated: 5-20-03 - Published: 1-31-03 - Legolas & Thranduil - Complete46. Stone From Above reviewsAnother Helm's Deep missing scene, this one focusing on a certain door warden that neglected to take a wizard's staff. Strictly bookverse with appearances by Aragorn and Legolas toward the end.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,042 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 3-29-03 - Complete47. Musings by Torchlight reviewsThis is a companion piece to another fic called Reflections in the Dark. Covers the same period of time except that instead of Gimli's perspective, we get Legolas's. Spelunking has never been quite so...elvish... And yet dwarvish, too...Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,880 - Reviews: 43 - Published: 12-20-02 - Gimli & Legolas - Complete48. Knife Work reviewsVignette set in the middle of Helm's Deep. A quick explanation for something odd that happens in the middle of the Orckilling game between Legolas and Gimli. Aragorn and Eomer appear, too.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,937 - Reviews: 82 - Published: 12-7-02 - Legolas & Aragorn - Complete49. Reflections in the Dark reviewsA terrible accident leaves Gimli alone, trapped, and injured. These are the thoughts of a dying dwarf while he struggles to hold off the end. Short, sweet, and simple, with cameos by Legolas and Bergil.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,546 - Reviews: 78 - Published: 11-15-02 - Gimli & Legolas - Complete50. While the Ring went south » reviewsWhat happened after the Fellowship left Rivendell but before they came down off Caradhras? Behold the missing scenes.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 21 - Words: 149,624 - Reviews: 929 - Updated: 11-6-02 - Published: 10-31-01 - Complete51. Beyond This World » reviewsA Legolas and Gimli fic set LONG after RotK in the Undying Lands. Baically, a tale of the ultimate end to the Fellowship.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 16,035 - Reviews: 516 - Updated: 8-11-02 - Published: 12-27-01 - Gimli & Legolas - Complete
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