An article on Valentine's Day in my local newspaper stated that, in Victorian times, a piece of jewelry shaped liked a snake with its tail in its mouth meant eternal love.


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Why do Aragorn and Legolas always end up in dangerous situations? Will Elrond finally put his foot down ( Read more... )

Many thanks to meneathiel for the rec!

"A Question of Duty" by Daw

The decision to accompany Frodo must have been difficult for Legolas, given that he was needed in Mirkwood.

9 chapters, 32,000 words, all audiences

On Henneth Annunhttp://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/

Thank you to all the great writers and moderators/organizers who've made LotR/Lotrips Christmas fic exchanges a gift for everyone this year! The stories are particularly good this year. I've had to read very fast just to keep up ( Read more... )

"The Call of Duty" by MerryKK

While Aragorn is celebrating in Cormallen, Faramir is struggling with the political and moral dilemma of the return of the king in Minas Tirith.

All audiences, 2 chapters + epilogue, 8686 words

on fanfiction.nethttp://www.fanfiction.net/s/3285975/1

"Counsel" by Alassiel

On the eve of his coronation, Aragorn receives advice from a friend.

All audiences; one shot

on Stories of Arda
http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5068

"Despair" by Silivren Tinu

Concerned about the growing tension between Boromir and Aragorn, and the influence of the One Ring on the Gondorian, Legolas decides to intervene and confront Boromir before it may be too late for all of them. FotR gapfiller.

All audiences

on ff.nethttp

Finally had the chance to read the fics in the trick or treat exchange for sons_of_gondor

Check them out here:
http://community.livejournal.com/sons_of_gondor/374075.html#cutid1

"Fruition" by edoraslass gets a special mention. Shiver-y AU featuring Thorongil, Finduilas, Imrahil, and others. Very ( Read more... )

"Jackson, Where's My Paycheck?" by theharshlightofday ( Read more... )

"The Haunting of Minas Tirith" by fawsley

Is it possible that the dead might walk? Or is there a more down-to-earth (with a bump!) explanation?

Fun with Faramir, Aragorn, miraculously!undead Boromir, Bergil, and Jumble the hound.

http://fawsley.livejournal.com/109986.html