The Tales of Middle-earth index page
by Soledad
Introduction:
Dear friends in Middle-earth and other mystic places,
I am sorry that I won't be able to produce the promised crossover-series at all. To tell the truth, I've given up on it entirely.
First because the urge to write a Boromir story arc was simply too strong. Which shows painfully clear who's here in control, me or my muse. Let me tell you in all honesty - she is!
Second, because the Boromir-storyline spawned several other ones, starting with ''The Legacy of Gondor's Heir'', which is about Éowyn entirely. But another multi-chaptered stories have been born in the meantime, all of which had their roots in my very first Boromir-story (''Forgotten Song'', to be precise), reaching back to the First and Second ages and even to the Dawn of Days itself. Working on five to six different storylines is more than enough for several lifetimes, if you're not an Elf. Alas, I'm not one.
Third, because, quite frankly, I decided that I can do more original things than write a sequel to somebody else's story arc. Not to mention, that the latest development of my original inspiration made it almost impossible for me to write a sequel to it.
So, there will be two series of stories, as it seems (when I ever manage to finish them, that is), not to mention several stand-alone stories, all tied in to the two series, and there are the places you'll eventually find them (or so I hope):
This one is the arc about Boromir's adventures between leaving Minas Tirith for Imladris and dying at the Fall of Rauros. The first six stories are uploaded now.
A gallery of Boromir/Elladan pictures, donated by my friends. Sadly, I'm not the least artistic myself. Not enough to post my own drawings, anyways. And I can't manipulate pictures, either.
Sequel to the pervious one, showing how Boromir's last actions influenced the events of the war. Focuses mainly on Éowyn.
Seal On My Heart
An AU-variation of my Boromir-series - written for Isabeau's birthday and request -, where Boromir does not die but gets the girl instead - well, sort of..
Chapter 1: Elrond's Council Part 1
Chapter 2: Elrond's Council Part 2
Chapter 3: Elrond's Council Part 3
Chapter 6: The Ring Goes South
Chapter 7: The Realm of the Holly-Trees
Chapter 10: A Walk in the Dark
Chapter 11: The Mighty Mightl Fall
Chapter 12: Mirror, Mirror
Chapter 13: The Lure of the Ring
Chapter 14: Breaking the Bond
Chapter 15: Holding the Fords
Chapter 16: The Siege of Isengard
Chapter 17: The Paths of the Dead
Chapter 18: The White City
Chapter 19: Destiny
Chapter 20: Family Matters
Chapter 21: Walking the Black Fields
Chapter 22: The Return of the King
Annúminas Completed
Now, this one is rather twisted: an AU within the previous AU, starting where ''Seal On My Heart'' ends. Also tied-in with ''Innocence'' in some ways. Warning: this is a MPREG story, so if such things gross you out, don't read it!
Chapter 1: The Kings Need Heirs
Chapter 4: Unexpected Announcement
Stand-alone stories
All these are connected to the series in some way. Obviously, only the linked chapters are already written - and I don't even write them linearly. My muse has somewhat erratic ways of working. Which means, that changes can - and will - happen all along the way. This is onlyy how I've planned them. Also, many of the chapter titles are working titles only, until I come up with something better.
Prequel to the canon Boromir-series, ''Fall Before Temptation''. 11 years before the Ring War, Gildor Inglorion visits Imrahil, the Prince of Dol Amroth, to exchange news with him.
A Tale of a Never-Ending Love
The life story of Glorfindel, through all three Ages. Currently under work. Also accessible on ff.net.
Chapter 1:Awakening Under the Stars
Chapter 3: The City of the Gods
Chapter 4: The Veiling of Valinor
Chapter 5: The White Ships of Alqualondë
Chapter 6: Crossing the Ice
Chapter 7: Nevrast
Chapter 8: Tears Unnumbered
Chapter 9: The Fall of Gondolin
Chapter 10: Return to Middle-earth
Chapter 11: The Last Alliance of Elves and Men
Chapter 12: Breaking Angmar
Epilogue: Reunion Beyond the Sea
Hope, Born of Darkness
An Elladan story, happening during ''The Two Towers'' and ''The Return of the King'' and ends after the death of King Elessar and Queen Arwen. Currently under work. Also accessible on ff.net.
Elladan reflect about Boromir's death.
The Eagles bring news to Imladris. Elladan and Elrohir leave the valley to have Halbarad summon the Grey Company and ride with them to Rohan.
Chapter 2: ?
Innocence
Aka ''The Minstrel of Rivendell''. The story of Elestor and Lindir, through nearly two Ages. Currently under work. Also accessible on ff.net.
Erestor dreams about the Fall of Ost-in-Edhil.
Lindir is brought to Imladris by Radagast the Brown.
Radagast tells Elrond and Celebrían how he had found and raised the young elfling.
Lindir is left in Imladris in fostering care, because Raadgast had been ordered away by Saruman.
The great summer festival in Imladris. Erestor is lonely, Elladan is horny, Elrohir is drunk, and things almost turn bad for Lindir - fortunately, Glorfindel is everywhere at the same time.
Gildor Inglorion and his Wandering Company visits Imladris. Lindir's true ancestry is revealed.
Interlude: The First Choice of Arwen, Elven Princess
Arwen makes her First Choice - much to the dismay of her father.
Chapter 6: Stirring of Hearts - Lalaith
Gildor's niece, the Lady Aquiel, and Elrohir come closer.
Or "How Lindir Realized He Was In Love" - a missing scene. Answer to Casey's Valentine challenge.
Arwen and her parents have a little discussion, concerning her possible future.
Chapter 7: Stirring of Hearts - Arwen
Arwen, her brothers, Erestor, Lindir and a small escort journey to Lothlórien.
Chapter 8: Stirring of Hearts - Amroth
Erestor and Lindir visit the young King of Lothlórien and meet some old friends. Haldir and Fíriel come to a hard decision.
Erestor and Lindir travel with the Lórien Elves to the South.
A visit in Gildor's home.
Old Debts second draft
This is a missing part of Chapter 10. WARNING: It handles dominance/submission issues, explicit m/m interaction and major angst. Rated NC - 17, and I really mean it! ADULTS ONLY! If you are underaged and read it regardless, I can't be responsible for your eventual trauma, so please consider what you are doing!!!
The trading party returns to Lothlórien. Haldir and Fíriel have to face the consequences of their decision. Un-betaed draft.
Chapter 11: Stirring of Hearts - Heartsong
Lindir wants to make a present to Erestor but gets rejected. Celebrían must intervene. WARNING: rated R for rather gory battle scenes. Un-betaed draft.
Lindir reaches legal adulthood. Un-betaed draft.
On their way to Lothlórien once again, Erestor and Lindir visit the ruins of Ost-in-Edhil.
Chapter 14: The Lady of the Fall
Lindir makes the acquaintance of the Lady Nimrodel and gets invited to the Awakening Festival of the Avari. Which is not without consequences.
Chapter 15: Through the Looking Glass
Erestor looks into the Mirror of Galadriel - and likes not what he sees.
Chapter 16: Confusion of the Hearts
Erestor and Lindir finally have a very hurtful fight but find a way to settle their issues.
Chapter 17: The Ties That Bind
Arwen and Amroth get betrothed, and Lindir extracts a promise from Erestor. This is the last piece of the Lothlórien arc.
Chapter 18: Tentative Steps
Legolas Thranduilion comes from Mirkwood to Imladris with a message of his father. Lindir learns of the fate of Aiwë, Legolas' little sister, whom he had known in his childhood.
Chapter 19: Promises to Keep
The kingdom of Arthedain asks for Imladris' help against Angmar. Erestor and Glorfindel prepare to go to battle once again.
Chapter 20: The Battle of Fornost
As the title says.
Chapter 21: Anguish
Lindir cares for the severely wounded Erestor and extracts a promise from him.
Chapter 22: ?
Erestor confesses his feelings to Elrond and receives his blessing.
Chapter 23: Bound for Eternity
You ever wanted to see and Elven wedding? This is your chance!
Interlude: A Sweet Scene Without a Plot
Just a day of the married life of Erestor and Lindir. WARNING: absolutely plotless and very, very smutty. Rated NC-17 for that very reason. But, at least, it's sweet - or so I hope. Both the characters and the author needed a break. Un-betaed draft.
Chapter 24: Durin's Bane
Fleeing Dwarves come from Moria and tell about the appearance of a Balrog.
Chapter 25: The Lay of Nimrodel
Haldir of Lórien visits Imladris to take Fíriel home again. He tells about the Silvan Elves fleeing to the South hAven and of the loss of Amroth and Nimrodel.
Chapter 26: The Fading of the Silver Queen
Celebrían's captivity and departure. Elrond begins to fade away from grief. Glorfindel seeks out Legolas' help.
Chapter 27: A Time of Ice
The Long Winter in Imladris.
Chapter 28: Old Debts Once Again
The Battle of Nanduhirion. Erestor, feeling a familiar obligation towards the Dwarves wo were allied with his own people, hurries to their aid.
Chapter 29: The White Council
The White Council meets in Imladris. The Blue Istari make an appearance. Saruman overrules Gandalf's urges to attack Dol Guldur.
Chapter 30: New Hope
Gilraen takes Aragorn to Imladris.
Missing scene. Radagast visits Imladris to spend Yuletide with Lindir. Answer to the Edhellond group's Christmas Callenge.
Chapter 31: Strange Houseguests
Bilbo, Gandalf and the Dwarves visit Imladris ont heir way to Erebor.
Missing scene. Erestor is unhappy with Lindir's behaviour toward Thorin & Company. Warning: more or less a PWP - rated strong R, just to be on the safe side.
Chapter 32: Secrets of the Heart
Arwen returns from Lothlórien and tells Lindir about her choice.
Chapter 30: Of Riddles of Doom (and Paths of Love)
The only canon scene (from Many Meetings, where Lindir playfully insults Bilbo), in which our main hero is actually mentioned.
Chapter 31: The Siege of Imladris
While the Ring goes South, Imladris is besieged by Saruman's forces.
Chapter 33: Innocence Lost
No, I won't spoil this one.
Since Lindir seems unable to recover, Erestor decides to bring him to the Havens. They join with Gildor's Company. Spoiler alert: I wrote it way ahead of myself, so if you want to read the story in the right order don't read this chapter yet!
Chapter 35: The White Tower
The company reaches Elostirion. Erestor and Lindir look in the Master Palantír here and decide to remain in Mithlond for a while, hoping that the closeness of the Sea would heal Lindir.
Chapter 36: The Grey Havens
They dwell in the Havens until Elrond's departure. Lindir starts singing again to the Sea. Meet Celebwen, Legolas' elder sister and her family.
Epilogue
Lindir choses to go to the Blessed Realm with Elrond's household, hoping to find peace there; Erestor, of course, goes with him.
Answer to Casey's Dagor Dagorath challenge. Sequel to both ''Sons of Twilight and Starlight'' and ''Innocence''.
Elvenhome new!!!
Celebrían left for Elvenhome 500 years before the Ring War. But what did she found there? This is one possible answer. Based heavily on "The Book of Lost Tales" with some liberties.
Chapter 4: Meril-i-Turinqi
Chapter 5: Gilfanon a-Davrobel
Chapter 6: The House of the Hundred Chimneys
Chapter 7: The Feast of Double Mirth
Chapter 8: The First Green Leaf
Chapter 9: Tales To Be Told
Chapter 10: The Songs That Are Sung
Chapter 11: A Silver Spirit
Chapter 12: The Beginning of a Long Tale
Chapter 13: Unlight Arising
Chapter 14: First Blood
Chapter 15: The Darkening Fire
Chapter 16: Spoken in Vain
Chapter 17: The Flight of the Noldoli 1
Sins of the Father
The untold story of Celebrimbor, maker of the Elven Rings, doomed Lord of Eregion. Currently under work. Also accessible on ff.net.
Celebrimbor has The Dream again. Afterwards, he stands on the flat roof of his house and muses about the Curse of the Fëanorians and how it caught up with him, despite his efforts of redemption.
The birth of Celebrimbor.
Chapter 1: Darkness Falls
The coming of Morgoth and Ungoliant through the eyes of ittle Marunya (=Celebrimbor). Also: his view on Aulë and on his own family.
Chapter 2: Songs of Death and Despair
Alqualondë. Curufin takes Celebrimbor from Vanyanis (his wife), who turns back with their little daughter, Lauriel, to Tírion.
Chapter 3: Ice and Fire
After crossing the Helcaraxë Fëanor accidentally burns his youngest son (Celebrimbor's favourite uncle) with the first ship. Celebrimbor becomes estranged from his family.
Chapter 4: Choosing Sides
Celebrimbor decides to remain in Nargothrond, after his father and uncle get thrown out of Finrod's fotress.
Chapter 5: Perishing in Fire
Tha Fall of Nargothrond.
Chapter 6: Murmured Accusations
Celebrimbor on the Isle of Balar. The Dream comes again. He cannot stand the accusing murmurs of the Sea that constantly remainds him of Alqualondë and leaves the Isle.
Chapter 7: New Beginnings
3rd Age. After having rejected Eönwë's offer to return to Valinor and lived in Gil-galad's curt for a considerable amount of time, Celebrimbor migrates to the East with his peole and settles in Eregion. He befriends the Dwarves of Moria, who are ready to help him build his city.
Chapter 8: Kintwist, All Over Again
Celebrimbor, now the Lord of Eregion, has a bitter fight with Galadriel, whose intrusion into Eriador he does not take kindly.
Chapter 9: The Lure of Love and Beauty
Annatar of the Maiar comes to Ost-in-Edhil, offering his help (and probably the forgiving of the Valar) to the Jewel-Smiths. They begin with the creating of the Rings of Power.
Chapter 10: Fulfillment
Celebrimbor finishes the Three Rings. He has hard discussions with Galadriel and Gil-galad (and Elrond) about Annatar.
Chapter 11: Betrayal
Celebrimbor discovers Anantar's true identity and the One Ring.
Chapter 12: Hidden Treasures
Celebrimbor finally finds his true soul-mate... but it is already too late for him. Knowing that Sauron would come for them, he sends the Three to reliable keepers.
Chapter 13: Bitter Regrets
After visiting Hargil's (=Erestor's father) workshop with Narvi, Celebrimbor reflects on the events of his life. His beloved is coming to Ost-in-Edhil, receiving from him the very last masterpiece he has created.
Chapter 14: The Closing Cycle
The Fall of Eregion. Celebrimbor watches his beloved city burning and is tortured to death by the hand of Sauron in the House of the Jewel-Smiths.
Epilogue
The host of Lindon, led by Elrond and Glrofindel, reaches Ost-in-Edhil too late. Elrond finds little Erestor among the ruins of the city and takes him home to the newly-founded Imladris.
Twisted Paths of Fate
A Second Age story, from Elrond and Gildor's youth, with great cameos from the Elder Days.
Just a short foreword to explain the story.
Gildor tries to bring Elrond out of his brooding.
Chapter 2: Of Sea-food and Old Friends
Glorfindel has a reunion with his old buddies from Gondolin.
Elrond gets introduced to Celeborn and Galadriel. Plus, we finally meet Gildor's parents.
Chapter 4: the Call of the Sea
Uinen, the Lady of the Seas makes an appearance.
Elrond and Gildor determine the nature of their relationship.
Born to Rule, Born Too Late
The story of Gildor Inglorion, during two Ages. Currently in a state of planning.
The Trials of a Woodland King
Just who is Thranduil, Legolas' father? This is my take on him, based on what little is known from the Appendices to LOTR and The Unfinished Tales. I don't ignore what's written in The Hobbit, but try to show him from a very different POV - through all three Ages of Middle-earth. Currently in a state of planning.
Little Bird now complete!!!
Life in Mirkwood is not always easy. Not even for the royal family. Some 2000 years before the Ring War, Thranduil has to come to terms with another painful loss.
Thranduil contemplates the worsening situation in Greenwood the Great. Then tragedy strikes again.
Legolas rides to Rhosghobel with great speed to ask for Radagast's help.
Sometimes not even the hidden powers of a Maia in disguise are great enough to cheat fate.
Legolas gives his father some advice. Will Thranduil overcome his pride and listen to his son?
Astonishment in Mirkwood
Based on ''The Hobbit''. The adventures of Turin & Co. in Mirkwood, from Legolas' POV.
Making preparations to the yearly Autumn festival, Thranduil and his seneschal, old Galion, are discussing the kingdom's financial problems.
Chapter 2: Strange Prey
The hunting party of Legolas discovers a company of Dwarves in the forest.
Chapter 3: Nuisance
The Dwarves - looking for food - disrupt the Autumn Ceremony. They are taken captive.
Chapter 4: Shrewd Plans
Thranduil and Legolas discuss how they could turn the apperarance of the Dwarves to their advantage.
Chapter 5: Vanishing Act
The Dwarves are gone from the dungeons. What now?
Chapter 6: A Trade With the Devil
The Master of Laketown blackmails Thranduil into helping him to get his hands at the treasure of teh Dwarves.
Chapter 7: Unwilling Heroes
The BAttle of the Five Armies - from Legolas' POV.
Chapter 8: Old Friends, New Allies
A friendly chat in Mirkwood Palace between Elves, wizards and a hobbit.
From the Songs of the Greenwood
The song of a Mirkwood archer after the Battle Beneath the Trees.
Sons of Twilight and Starlight
After the War of the Wrath, Eönwë has a thoughtful minute.
After the Kinslaying of Alqualondë, Olwë is mourning over his beautiful city.
Eönwë ends his voluntary stay in Mandos' Halls and has an interesting talk with someone in the Gardens of Irmo.
Garden of Dreams and Memories 2
Waiting for the rebirth of Elwë, Melian meditates her choices. coming soon
Breaking the Light
The long and sorrowful story of Saruman the White.
Chapter 1: The Seed of Evil coming soon
How Sauron got betrayed by the Discord
Chapter 2: ?
Emissary of the Mark
Also known as ''How Elfhelm Went to Rhún, Saved the Day and Got the Girl''. A story focussing on the Rohirrim. HAppens some 4 years before the Ring War.
Chapter 1: The Quest
Chapter 2: The Trap
Chapter 3: Strange Paths Under the Hills
Chapter 4: The Black Cavern
Chapter 5: Ragnar the Smith is Concerned
Chapter 6: A Merry Night Under the Hills
Chapter 7: A Weregild Played, a Secret Revealed
Chapter 8: Twists of Fate
Chapter 9: The Proposal
Chapter 10: Helôic
Chapter 11: Return to Rohan
Pictures showing some characters and scenes from the life in Rhún
The Dragon Slayer
A proto-rohirric story about Fram son of Frumgar who slew Scatha the Worm (but don't fear, it will have Legolas in it, too). Currently in a state of planning.
Chapter 1: Moorburg
Chapter 2: The Dragonbirth
Chapter 3: Dire News
Chapter 4: A Visit in Govedar
Chapter 5: The Starsword
Chapter 6: Hunting the Worm
Chapter 8: The Quarrel About Gold
Chapter 9: Betrayal
Chapter 10: Weregild
Epilogue
The Joys of a Beard
An utterly ridiculous Mary Sue/Bad Slash story.
Just what the title says.
Chapter 1: Princess Green Leaf
This is the grand entree of our heroine. She comes and conquers all hearts – except the one she’s longing for. But life is rarely fair to Mary Sues, and elder brothers are usually a pain in the backside. Not to mention evil, royal fathers who always try to marry their daughters to the wrong man… Elf… whatever.
While our heroine is recovering, two secret lovers use the break for some much-needed cuddling. With other words: we come to the slash part of the story.
Our heroine has recovered and the Council can reset. The fate of the Ring is decided – and also that of the Princess. She meets Gimli for the first time.
It is time for our heroine to fulfil the agreement between her heartless father and Elrond. With other words: the betrothal is taking place. Oh, but it is not a joyous hour for the fair maiden!
Chapter 5: A King, Long Forgotten
The Fellowship is being chosen, and we learn a little about Trotter’s ancestry
Samwise takes a walk in Elrond’s garden – and gets more than he has bargained for. Coincidentally, someone forges a dark and evil plan to hurt our heroine.
‘Tis time to decide Melpomaen’s fate. What dark secrets are being revealed?
The Fellowship is about to set off. Guess who is going with them? Let me give you a hint: ’tis not Melpomaen.
Chapter 9: The Power of Yavanna
The Fellowship is in Hollin and our heroine shows her special powers.
Just in case you were wondering what Melpomaen is doing in the meantime.
This will be a series about the Kings of Arnor and Gondor, the Chieftains of the Northern Dúnedain, the Stewards of Gondor and the Princes of Dol Amroth. It is a shared project with several other fanfic writers, but only my own stories will be posted here. The rest can be read on the Edhellond archive site (See: Links).
After the War of the Ring, Legolas is invited to celebrate Yule in Erebor and learns new things about Dwarves in general and his friend Gimli in particular.