Death, Grief, and the Other in the "Quenta Silmarillion"
The narrator of the Quenta Silmarillion uses death, grief, and mourning rituals to generate sympathy for or dehumanize groups of characters considered the Other.
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The Coronation
Published on 23 December 2007 | Short Story | Gift Story , | Reader's Choice
Nerdanel, Finarfin, and Eärwen on the day of Finarfin's coronation.
This work is part of the collection Felakverse.
Rekindling
Published on 1 December 2007 | Short Story | Author's Choice , | Award Winner , | Gift Story
Fëanor and Nerdanel meet again at the end of the world. A tale of loss and redemption.
This work is part of the collection Felakverse.
Stars of the Lesser
Published on 29 November 2007 | Short Story | Award-Nominated , | Gift Story , | Reader's Choice
Young Pengolodh meets his first Fëanorian beside the sea, as Celebrimbor attempts to replicate Fëanor's greatest accomplishment: harnessing light.
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Characters: Celebrimbor, Pengolodh
Evidence Of
Published on 4 June 2007 | Ficlet | Reader's Choice
A possibly-crazy Maglor, a decidedly weird Maedhros, and a lifetime of memories that might explain why Maglor chose the fate that he did. 500 words.
The Accidental King: Five Reasons Why Finarfin Deserves More Appreciation
Published on 3 June 2007 | Essay | Award Winner
An essay and commentary looking at the canonical facts about Finarfin in contrast to the neglect and hostility that his character is given by the Silmarillion fan fiction community.
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Topic: Character Study, Tolkien Studies
Characters: Finarfin