| Ithilwen of Himring |
Author has written 37 stories for Silmarillion. I'm a long-time reader of Tolkien, with a special passion for the Elder Days. These stories and poems are intended to honor his work, and perhaps even enhance your enjoyment of Tolkien's masterwork - The Silmarillion. I hope that you enjoy them. While you're here, be sure to check out the authors and stories I've listed under my Favorites sections. You won't be disappointed! And when you're done, try out the Silmarillion Writers' Guild Archive, the Henneth Annun Story Archive, and the Tolkien Fan Fiction Archive for even more high-quality Tolkien fanfics. I have also written a few more Silmarillion fanfics which are not posted here on ff.net for ratings reasons. You can find them, if you are interested, at my Dreamwidth fanfiction journal or my fanfiction LiveJournal. | |||||||
1. Geography Lessons reviewsAmrod and Amras get a lesson in map-reading both physical and political from Maedhros. Written for the "Fanon Inverted" Silmarillion Writers' Guild Challenge, taking on the "twins as pranksters" fanon convention.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,504 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 6-28-09 - Complete2. The Thrall reviewsA young Elf joins Maedhros's personal staff, and in the course of his duties discovers some disturbing facts about his childhood hero. Graphic violence, disturbing themes.Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,298 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 6-14-09 - Complete3. True Journey is Return reviewsFingon has successfully brought Maedhros back from Thangorodrim. In some ways, that rescue was the easy part.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,506 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 6-5-09 - Complete4. Flights of Fancy reviewsEver wonder what the Elves of Tol Eressëa might have brought back from their sightseeing trips to Númenor? AU for some deliberately added anachronisms.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,341 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 5-22-095. The Dark Beneath the Stars » reviewsMaglor reflect on the events between the Kinslaying at Alqualondë through the Battle under Stars. Violence, disturbing themes.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,527 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-22-09 - Complete6. The Wine Dark Sea reviewsA view of the Kinslaying through Maedhros's eyes. Warning: Violence and disturbing imagery.Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,326 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-8-097. The Dweller in the Dark reviewsThe Elven laws of marriage can require unpleasant choices. A birthday ficlet for Finch.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 628 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 6-6-038. Chance's Strange Arithmetic » reviewsIn the trenches of a French battlefield, two young British officers and a forgotten figure from the dim past have a fateful encounter.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,798 - Reviews: 35 - Published: 4-11-039. Ceremonies of Innocence » reviewsSequel to "Nightfall". After the death of Finwë, Fëanor and his sons return to Tirion and Maedhros makes a fateful decision.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,031 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 3-13-0310. The Glitter of Metal reviewsWounded in both body and spirit by Morgoth, a now-crippled Maedhros struggles to redefine his sense of identity. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,049 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 12-13-0211. Nightfall » reviewsA messenger arrives in Formenos, and Maedhros's life changes forever. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 14,302 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 12-2-0212. Of Leaves of Gold and Petals Red: A Faery Tale » reviewsA Silmarillion-based adaptation of a classic Scottish folk ballad. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,288 - Reviews: 37 - Published: 11-10-0213. Voices in the Wilderness » reviewsHow does Fëanor's banishment from Tirion affect the Noldor? Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 10,789 - Reviews: 47 - Published: 9-21-0214. Hide and Seek » reviewsYoung Amrod and Amras have gone missing, and the reason for their disappearance can be traced to a family tragedy. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 20,202 - Reviews: 37 - Published: 8-20-0215. The Unforgettable Fire » reviewsThe tragic relationship of Caranthir and Haleth. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,388 - Reviews: 39 - Published: 7-24-0216. Taking the Sword » reviewsMaedhros learns the art of swordfighting, and discovers his true talent. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,533 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 7-12-0217. If Wishes were Horses » reviewsSequel to "The Gift". A young Maedhros and Fingon meet for the first time. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,351 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 6-24-0218. Comes the Dawn » reviewsPart 10 of the Maedhros series. Maedhros enters the Halls of Mandos, and his final fate is revealed. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,903 - Reviews: 25 - Updated: 5-31-02 - Published: 5-24-0219. The Gift reviewsA young Maedhros makes a gift for his father, and learns a harsh lesson in the process. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,721 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 5-28-0220. The Heir of Fëanor » reviewsPart 9 of the Maedhros series. Maglor and Maedhros finally regain the Silmarils - but have they redeemed their Oath? Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,524 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 5-16-0221. Falling to a Low Place » reviewsPart 8 of the Maedhros series. The surviving sons of Feanor attempt to regain the Silmaril from Elwing. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,545 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 5-12-0222. Easy is the Descent » reviewsPart 7 of the Maedhros series. The Sons of Feanor try to reclaim the Silmaril from Doriath. Silmarillion-basedSilmarillion - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,053 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 5-7-0223. My Brother's Keeper reviewsPart 6 in the Maedhros series. After the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, Maglor makes a terrible mistake. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,459 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 5-4-0224. All Hang Together » reviewsPart 5 of the Maedhros series. Fingon rides to Himring to hear a proposal from Maedhros. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,179 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-3-0225. The Coming of Twilight reviewsAredhel meets Eöl, and Maeglin is born. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,998 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-29-0226. The Echo of Your Lamentation reviewsPart 4 of the Maedhros series. Prequel to "The Cold Hill of Himring". Maedhros and Fingon have a conversation about the Valar. Adult sexual themes. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,665 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-27-0227. The Cold Hill of Himring reviewsPart 3 of the Maedhros series. Maedhros is unsettled by a visit with his cousin Fingon. Adult sexual themes. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,988 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-23-0228. Noldolantë reviewsSequel to "Dark Forge". Maeglin at the fall of Gondolin. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,413 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 4-22-0229. Necessary Sacrifices » reviewsPart 2 of the Maedhros series. After his rescue, Maedhros has a decision to make. Which will he sacrifice in the end: his pride, or his vengeance? Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,544 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 4-17-0230. The Wanderer reviewsA bit of light verse featuring our favorite Wandering Elf, Maglor. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 256 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-17-0231. The Longings of the Eruhini reviewsThe Children of Iluvatar reflect on their natures. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 235 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-17-0232. Captive of Fate reviewsPart 1 of the Maedhros series. Maedhros reflects while hanging from Thangorodrim. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,748 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 4-17-0233. Songs of Arda Marred » reviewsA Silmarillion-based sonnet cycleSilmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry - Chapters: 7 - Words: 881 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-17-0234. The Choice reviewsSet early in the Second Age - a conversation between a pair of brothers. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 957 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-17-0235. Firimar reviewsDo the Elves in Aman ever look back at Middle Earth? Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 919 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 4-16-0236. Dark Forge reviewsThe events of Maeglin's life leading up to the fall of Gondolin. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,662 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 4-16-0237. After Amputations reviewsReflections of Maedhros following the loss of his hand. Silmarillion-based.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 228 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-16-02