Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Into the Mists by polutropos for StarSpray
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
26 May 2023
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As he prepares to lead a faction of the Teleri onwards on their journey West, Olwë speaks to Daeron about the decision to remain behind.
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- Part 1 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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The Son of His Father by polutropos
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
20 May 2023
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On hatred, forgiveness, and the reasons for crossing the Helcaraxë.
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- Part 2 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Sweet Ran the Waters by polutropos for TheChasm, candles_and_moths
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
26 May 2023
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“There, over the mountains. That is where we will go. Sweet run the waters in Cuiviénen under unclouded stars! Our journey does not end here, do you know that? Onwards!”
Two conversations between Maedhros and Maglor on hope and despair, some three hundred years apart.
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- Part 3 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Dare To Hope by polutropos
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
29 May 2023
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Celebrimbor faces a difficult choice at the sack of Sirion.
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- Part 4 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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The Valour of the Children by polutropos for sallysavestheday
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
29 May 2023
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“How is it thou art alone?” the dragon asks. “Where now are thy beloved Powers to defend thee, their most devoted servant?”
Ingwion faces Ancalagon in the War of Wrath.
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- Part 5 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Wake by polutropos for am_fae
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
31 May 2023
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Strange, that one of the few tracts of land not to sink into the sea is a place that Maglor knew so well.
After the sinking of Beleriand, Maglor remembers Caranthir.
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- Part 6 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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First Contact by polutropos for welcoming_disaster
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
04 Jun 2023
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Shortly after the unexpected release of Fëanor, Daeron — now loremaster of Alqualondë and chief minstrel of the Eldar — finally reaches out to Maglor. Maglor is perplexed about his motives, but agrees to meet.
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- Part 7 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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The Same Blood by polutropos for firstamazon, feanorianswelcome
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
09 Jun 2023
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Amras has become used to his twin's prolonged absences from the camp at Lake Mithrim. It is rare that his other brothers even notice. But this is the first time Amrod has disappeared since they have faced the threat of vengeance from Fingolfin's host on the opposite side of the lake.
A companion piece to Who By Fire but can be read as a standalone.
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- Part 8 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Out of the Wreckage by polutropos for BaccaratBlack
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
15 Jun 2023
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"From the day that Maeglin lost a mother at the hands of a father; lost that father at the hands of an uncle; lost, to his mind, all kin but her, it had been but a pretence and a balm for the yawning emptiness in his heart. And all that emptiness, he reserved for her."
On the escape from Gondolin, Idril tries to unravel her relationship with Maeglin.
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- Part 9 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Further Apart by polutropos for Melesta
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
15 Jun 2023
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At the end of the First Age, Lalwen must part from her brother a second time.
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- Part 10 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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He Was Silent by polutropos for searchingforserendipity
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
29 Jun 2023
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As the truth of the flight of the Noldor is revealed to Thingol, Finrod considers what this means for his bonds of kinship and his hopes for the future of the Eldar in Beleriand.
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- Part 11 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Listen to the Song by polutropos for Anerea
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
29 Jun 2023
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Young Daeron has many questions. This time, they lead Beleg to a vision of a dark future for the elves on the westward journey.
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- Part 12 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Alliances by polutropos for feanorianswelcome
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
16 Jul 2023
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After Nargothrond, Curufin quietly endures his grief while he awaits the call to serve from his brother and lord.
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- Part 13 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Flight and Freedom by polutropos
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
24 Jul 2023
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After leaving Beleriand following the deaths of her brothers, Galadriel considers her purpose.
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- Part 14 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Leaves of Countless Years Lie Thick by polutropos for swanmaiden
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
25 Jul 2023
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Celegorm returns to Oromë at last.
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- Part 15 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
- Part 7 of Sex Is Complicated
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A Salve by polutropos for MoonLord
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
29 Jul 2023
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After a pause, Celegorm asked, “Why shoot at her? What good would it have done to kill her?”
Battered and humiliated after the encounter with Beren and Lúthien, Curufin must reestablish the bond that holds him and his brother together.
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- Part 16 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Giving Shape by polutropos for Ruiniel
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
07 Aug 2023
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"You are eager, son of Húrin. Your mind runs quick as a rushing brook, swollen by the storm cloud.”
Young Túrin is frustrated that he cannot assemble the toy Sador made for him. Sador helps him give his feelings shape with a different task.
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- Part 17 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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With You by polutropos for searchingforserendipity
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
16 Aug 2023
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Fëanor is exiled and Finwë leaves behind kingship and all other kin to follow him. In the aftermath, Nerdanel and Indis find comfort in each other.
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- Part 18 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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Things Yet to Be by polutropos for Arveldis
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
20 Aug 2023
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Young Finrod reflects on memory, foresight, and storytelling as he recounts the experience of a vision he had as an infant.
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- Part 19 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts
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A Lullaby by polutropos
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
30 Aug 2023
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She has always sung to protect those she loves, and she has never failed.
Lúthien helps her grandsons harness the power of song.
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- Part 20 of Silmarillion Phrase Prompts