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Silmarillion fic
Apr. 12th, 2013 12:57 amTitle: Bravery in Death
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings/Tolkien Universe
Characters/Pairings: Celebrimbor
Summary: A captured Celebrimbor is tortured for information, but remains defiant.
Notes: This is written assuming one-sided love for Galadriel, as mentioned in one of the stories in Unfinished Tales and with the assumption that he played a part in the First Kinslaying and pretty much regretted/hated everything that came of the whole mess.
Warnings: Graphic violence, explicit torture. It's not a pleasant story.
( Until, at last, the screams stopped. )
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings/Tolkien Universe
Characters/Pairings: Celebrimbor
Summary: A captured Celebrimbor is tortured for information, but remains defiant.
Notes: This is written assuming one-sided love for Galadriel, as mentioned in one of the stories in Unfinished Tales and with the assumption that he played a part in the First Kinslaying and pretty much regretted/hated everything that came of the whole mess.
Warnings: Graphic violence, explicit torture. It's not a pleasant story.
( Until, at last, the screams stopped. )
RP Bucketlist
Dec. 10th, 2012 12:59 amThe Shippy Stuff
Write a smut log - in progressClose enough to finished to countPillowtalk- Couple's argument
- GODDAMN IT, I WANT TO PLAY CATELYN OFF A NED REGULARLY
- Ben Franklin hits on all the ladies
The Regular Stuff
- Canon CR for Galadriel (at least one conversation):
CelebornCelebríanFëanorAny of Fëanor's sonsMelian- Gimli
Gandalf- Eowyn
- Canon CR for Catelyn (same criteria)
- All of the Stark kids!
RobbSansaArya- Bran
Rickon
NedJon SnowDany- Littlefinger
- Theon
- Lysa
- Edmure
- Bryndon
- Lannisters
- Tywin
- Ceresi
JamieTyrion
Brienne
- All of the Stark kids!
- Play evil!Xena
Play Silm-era GaladrielHave Spock mistaken for an elf- Have Spock called out on being more emotional than he shows
- Galadriel foresees a major plot point
- Galadriel pulls strings/is able to manipulate the situation to her advantage in a conflict
Utterly ridiculous fight scene with Xena.Iroh surprises everyone by being a badass in battle and a wise, kindly, old man- Barnabas fixates on [insert brunette here] and starts stalking/attempted brainwashing/trying to turn her into the latest Josette replacement.
- Arya shanks someone.
- Troll an utterly serious character with Leo
- Thor gets hit by a car
- Play Izumi off an Ed and an Al
- Catelyn pulls a serious mama bear move
- CR calls Catelyn out on being damaged
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Nov. 17th, 2012 12:55 amTitle: Until Next We Meet
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings/Tolkien Universe
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel/Celeborn
Summary: Their last night in Lórien together
Warnings: NSFW, fairly non-graphic sex, Overload of married elf feelings
( she fell into his eyes and she brought him with her )
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings/Tolkien Universe
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel/Celeborn
Summary: Their last night in Lórien together
Warnings: NSFW, fairly non-graphic sex, Overload of married elf feelings
( she fell into his eyes and she brought him with her )
Exsilium RP fic: LOTR/Doctor Who
Sep. 30th, 2012 12:19 pmTitle: Introductions
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings/Doctor Who, takes place in![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
exsilium
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel, the Eighth Doctor
Summary: The Doctor introduces Galadriel to the TARDIS
"And here she is." The Doctor held open the door to the TARDIS, watching Galadriel's face as she entered. She was different, this one- and he didn't just mean not human. She was perceptive, even without taking her abilities into account. He was curious to see what she would make of the Old Girl- and what the TARDIS would make of her.
The mechanical aspects of the TARDIS were beyond Galadriel, of course. It was only relatively recently that she had been introduced to things as simple of electricity, after all. But as he watched her, the Doctor realized that she was seeing something more than wires and buttons and knobs. She knew- with gifts such as hers, how could she not? She was seeing the TARDIS for what she was: something beyond understanding, beautiful in its complexities- an entity, and a soul in its own right.
The old elf ran her fingers lightly over the console. Her touch was delicate, almost tender. Her brow furrowed, as though she were listening intently to some voice, unheard by most. Finally, she smiled and looks up, having come to whatever conclusion she was seeking.
"You might have told me."
A large grin crept onto the Doctor's face: proud, gleeful, and mischievous all at once. "Oh, but I love surprises, don't you?"
Even she couldn't argue with that.
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings/Doctor Who, takes place in
exsilium Characters/Pairings: Galadriel, the Eighth Doctor
Summary: The Doctor introduces Galadriel to the TARDIS
"And here she is." The Doctor held open the door to the TARDIS, watching Galadriel's face as she entered. She was different, this one- and he didn't just mean not human. She was perceptive, even without taking her abilities into account. He was curious to see what she would make of the Old Girl- and what the TARDIS would make of her.
The mechanical aspects of the TARDIS were beyond Galadriel, of course. It was only relatively recently that she had been introduced to things as simple of electricity, after all. But as he watched her, the Doctor realized that she was seeing something more than wires and buttons and knobs. She knew- with gifts such as hers, how could she not? She was seeing the TARDIS for what she was: something beyond understanding, beautiful in its complexities- an entity, and a soul in its own right.
The old elf ran her fingers lightly over the console. Her touch was delicate, almost tender. Her brow furrowed, as though she were listening intently to some voice, unheard by most. Finally, she smiled and looks up, having come to whatever conclusion she was seeking.
"You might have told me."
A large grin crept onto the Doctor's face: proud, gleeful, and mischievous all at once. "Oh, but I love surprises, don't you?"
Even she couldn't argue with that.
Paradisa RP fic: GOT/ASOIAF
Sep. 30th, 2012 12:17 pmTitle: Things that are and Things that can never be
Fandom: A Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire, takes place inparadisa
Characters/Pairings: Catelyn Stark, Arya Stark
Summary: Catelyn watches over Arya and ponders the future.
Catelyn stood in the doorway, silently watching over Arya as she slept. She watched her chest rise and fall with each breath and saw her little fingers curl into Nymeria's fur.
It was wrong of her, Cat realized, to want things to stay as they are. Arya was nearly three and ten now- almost a woman grown. But if they both stayed here, in this place between places, she would never reach her full measure. She would never marry, never have children of own- a life of her own. There is so much that Catelyn couldn't offer her here.
But this was all they had. Arya's fate in Westeros was a mystery, but Cat- Cat knew what waited for her. She would never see her Arya as a woman grown there either.
It was selfish, but she thanked the Seven for this place every day. She might never be whole again, but standing here, watching her youngest girl sleep, she felt as though she might not break entirely.
Fandom: A Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire, takes place in
paradisa Characters/Pairings: Catelyn Stark, Arya Stark
Summary: Catelyn watches over Arya and ponders the future.
Catelyn stood in the doorway, silently watching over Arya as she slept. She watched her chest rise and fall with each breath and saw her little fingers curl into Nymeria's fur.
It was wrong of her, Cat realized, to want things to stay as they are. Arya was nearly three and ten now- almost a woman grown. But if they both stayed here, in this place between places, she would never reach her full measure. She would never marry, never have children of own- a life of her own. There is so much that Catelyn couldn't offer her here.
But this was all they had. Arya's fate in Westeros was a mystery, but Cat- Cat knew what waited for her. She would never see her Arya as a woman grown there either.
It was selfish, but she thanked the Seven for this place every day. She might never be whole again, but standing here, watching her youngest girl sleep, she felt as though she might not break entirely.
Title: Mutual Loss
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings/ Tolkien Universe
Characters/Pairings: Elrond, Galadriel, Celeborn, (Arwen, Elladan, and Elrohir in the background)
Summary: Galadriel, Celeborn, and Elrond and co. ride back from the Grey Havens after Celebrían's departure.
They rode back from the Grey Havens in near silence, none of them knowing quite what to say. The sound of hoof-beats traveled with them, the gentle rhythm a backdrop to their thoughts, worries, and regrets. But no words were spoken until they came, at last, to Rivendell.
All dismounted, but despite Elrond's protests, Galadriel and Celeborn would stay no longer than was necessary to refresh their retinue and their horses. A solemn mood hung over the group and even their small talk was muted, tinged with sorrow and weighted with the words they did not yet have the heart to say. It was almost a relief when the Lord and Lady finally took their leave.
When each grandchild was embraced and Galadriel had pressed a kiss to each forehead, the two came to Elrond. Celeborn simply took his hand in his own and, with a silent nod of parting, returned to the horses.
But Galadriel lingered. Ordinarily, words came to her so easily. They were a tool, a plaything, something to mold and sculpt as she wished. Yet now, now when they were most important, none would come. What could she say to this man- the father of her grandchildren, her daughter's beloved, he who now must suffer just as she was suffering? Nothing would suffice. Suddenly, almost impulsively, she pulls him into her arms and embraces him, just as she would if he were her own child- something she had never done before and would do but once more thereafter.
"Take care- for her sake." And with that, she pulled back and returned to her husband's side, mounting her horse before Elrond could even process what had just occurred.
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings/ Tolkien Universe
Characters/Pairings: Elrond, Galadriel, Celeborn, (Arwen, Elladan, and Elrohir in the background)
Summary: Galadriel, Celeborn, and Elrond and co. ride back from the Grey Havens after Celebrían's departure.
They rode back from the Grey Havens in near silence, none of them knowing quite what to say. The sound of hoof-beats traveled with them, the gentle rhythm a backdrop to their thoughts, worries, and regrets. But no words were spoken until they came, at last, to Rivendell.
All dismounted, but despite Elrond's protests, Galadriel and Celeborn would stay no longer than was necessary to refresh their retinue and their horses. A solemn mood hung over the group and even their small talk was muted, tinged with sorrow and weighted with the words they did not yet have the heart to say. It was almost a relief when the Lord and Lady finally took their leave.
When each grandchild was embraced and Galadriel had pressed a kiss to each forehead, the two came to Elrond. Celeborn simply took his hand in his own and, with a silent nod of parting, returned to the horses.
But Galadriel lingered. Ordinarily, words came to her so easily. They were a tool, a plaything, something to mold and sculpt as she wished. Yet now, now when they were most important, none would come. What could she say to this man- the father of her grandchildren, her daughter's beloved, he who now must suffer just as she was suffering? Nothing would suffice. Suddenly, almost impulsively, she pulls him into her arms and embraces him, just as she would if he were her own child- something she had never done before and would do but once more thereafter.
"Take care- for her sake." And with that, she pulled back and returned to her husband's side, mounting her horse before Elrond could even process what had just occurred.
Title: Parenthood
Fandom: Tolkien Universe, takes place during The Silmarillion
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel/Celeborn, baby Celebrían.
Summary: Two moments during Galadriel and Celeborn's first years of parenthood
( Not yet needed, Galadriel lingered in the doorway, deciding not to announce her presence. This scene was too picturesque to disturb. )
Fandom: Tolkien Universe, takes place during The Silmarillion
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel/Celeborn, baby Celebrían.
Summary: Two moments during Galadriel and Celeborn's first years of parenthood
( Not yet needed, Galadriel lingered in the doorway, deciding not to announce her presence. This scene was too picturesque to disturb. )
Another Galadriel/Celeborn fanfic
Aug. 9th, 2012 02:25 pmTitle: Taking Notice
Fandom: Tolkien Universe, takes place during The Silmarillion
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel (aka Artanis)/Celeborn.
Summary: The first time that Galadriel and Celeborn truly noticed each other
Title: Matters of the Heart
Fandom: Tolkien-verse, Silmarillion era
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel (Artanis at this canon point), Melian
Summary: Melian and Artanis talk about love and healing
( In truth, it had only been in the company of the Queen of Doriath that she had begun to find peace. )
Fandom: Tolkien-verse, Silmarillion era
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel (Artanis at this canon point), Melian
Summary: Melian and Artanis talk about love and healing
( In truth, it had only been in the company of the Queen of Doriath that she had begun to find peace. )
Title: Like Blood from a Stone
Fandom: Sanctuary/Lord of the Rings, Takes place inparadisa RPG
Characters/Pairings: Helen Magnus, Galadriel
Summary: Helen Magnus wants to draw blood from Galadriel. Insanely stubborn woman face-off ensues.
( I am not one of your specimens, Dr. Magnus. I am the Lady of Lórien and a daughter of kings. )
Fandom: Sanctuary/Lord of the Rings, Takes place in
paradisa RPGCharacters/Pairings: Helen Magnus, Galadriel
Summary: Helen Magnus wants to draw blood from Galadriel. Insanely stubborn woman face-off ensues.
( I am not one of your specimens, Dr. Magnus. I am the Lady of Lórien and a daughter of kings. )
Title: On Baubles and Pride
Fandom: Tales of Symphonia/Lord of the Rings, Takes place inparadisa RPG
Characters/Pairings: Zelos Wilder, Galadriel
Summary: You find common ground in the strangest places
( She sighed, a mix of frustration and fondness, and let the matter rest. Just as he'd intended. )
Fandom: Tales of Symphonia/Lord of the Rings, Takes place in
paradisa RPGCharacters/Pairings: Zelos Wilder, Galadriel
Summary: You find common ground in the strangest places
( She sighed, a mix of frustration and fondness, and let the matter rest. Just as he'd intended. )
Title: Pretending
Fandom: Merlin (BBC)/ A Game of Thrones, Takes place inparadisa RPG
Characters/Pairings: Gwaine, Catelyn Stark
Summary: He drinks and she pretends not to see. They both care and pretend they don't.
( She didn't need to say anything. The way the corners of her mouth tightened when she saw it was enough. )
Fandom: Merlin (BBC)/ A Game of Thrones, Takes place in
paradisa RPGCharacters/Pairings: Gwaine, Catelyn Stark
Summary: He drinks and she pretends not to see. They both care and pretend they don't.
( She didn't need to say anything. The way the corners of her mouth tightened when she saw it was enough. )
Title: Of Lilies and Roses
Fandom: A Knight's Tale/A Game of Thrones or A Song of Ice and Fire Takes place inmayfield_rpg
Characters/Pairings: Geoffrey Chaucer, Arya Stark
Summary: It's harder to hide things from writers than you would think.
( Every rose needs its thorns, my girl. )
Fandom: A Knight's Tale/A Game of Thrones or A Song of Ice and Fire Takes place in
mayfield_rpgCharacters/Pairings: Geoffrey Chaucer, Arya Stark
Summary: It's harder to hide things from writers than you would think.
( Every rose needs its thorns, my girl. )
Paradisa RP fic: Merlin/Game of Thrones
Apr. 21st, 2012 02:57 amTitle: It Doesn't Get Easier
Fandom: Merlin (BBC)/ A Game of Thrones, Takes place in a hypothetical future ofparadisa RP
Characters/Pairings: Arthur Pendragon, Catelyn Stark
Summary: He had become another son to her. And now he faced the same risks as all the others
( When the transition happened, she couldn’t say, but somewhere along the way he had become family. )
Fandom: Merlin (BBC)/ A Game of Thrones, Takes place in a hypothetical future of
paradisa RPCharacters/Pairings: Arthur Pendragon, Catelyn Stark
Summary: He had become another son to her. And now he faced the same risks as all the others
( When the transition happened, she couldn’t say, but somewhere along the way he had become family. )
I think “Mary Sue” is one of those terms that has been used so broadly that it has lost all meaning. For that reason, I would generally avoid it when giving crit of fanfiction or original writing.
I have, however, applied it to stuff I wrote when I was in junior high. That character was almost completely a wishfulfillment character. She was ridiculously powerful, beautiful, and intelligent, had a tragic backstory and was almost never wrong. She was not a realistic, well-fleshed out character. It was bad writing. That is what I consider a Mary Sue.
But you know what? I think it’s okay to have them. Yeah, they can be a sign of terrible writing. Yes, people may not want to read the work they are in. But they serve a purpose. That character was strong and powerful and in control during a time when I was being bullied- at time when I was not. It was part of what got me through that. I can tell you that I am the person I am today, in part, because of that character. And that’s ultimately way more important than good or bad fanfiction. Or original fiction for that matter.
I’m not saying that people shouldn’t crit “Mary Sue” authors or give them advice. I am saying that people take it way too seriously and are, occasionally, far too mean to them. For most, it’s a phase, a step in learning how to write, and possibly something that they need. I don’t know a single author who does not have writing that they are sincerely embarrassed about, myself included. I was just fortunate not to have had internet access when going through my Mary Sue phase. That said, I have been tempted to track down all the copies of my “masterpieces” that I gave to relatives and start a bonfire….
Title: An Anthropological Approach to Apples
Original Writing
Summary: A self-indulgent rambling on the subjective nature of reality written by babby undergraduate Beth.
( The only absolute in this world is that there are no absolutes. )
Title: The First Quest of Indiana Jones
Fandom: Indiana Jones series
Characters/Pairings: Indiana Jones, duh.
Summary: Indiana's first mission was a different kind of tough. Parody born of being an actual archaeology student
( He took a deep breath, adjusted his satchel, walked carefully up the stairs to the main doors, and entered the building )
Original Writing
Summary: A self-indulgent rambling on the subjective nature of reality written by babby undergraduate Beth.
( The only absolute in this world is that there are no absolutes. )
Title: The First Quest of Indiana Jones
Fandom: Indiana Jones series
Characters/Pairings: Indiana Jones, duh.
Summary: Indiana's first mission was a different kind of tough. Parody born of being an actual archaeology student
( He took a deep breath, adjusted his satchel, walked carefully up the stairs to the main doors, and entered the building )
So, for those of you not in the know ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
moriahbard is one of my best friends in the entire world and together we are horrifically nerdy. I feel the need to post this aim conversation that we had a while ago about us as hobbits. Because it is still making me chuckle. Here it is, preserved in all its typo-filled, keysmashing glory.
( Cut for length and unrepentant, self-indulgent nerdery. )
moriahbard is one of my best friends in the entire world and together we are horrifically nerdy. I feel the need to post this aim conversation that we had a while ago about us as hobbits. Because it is still making me chuckle. Here it is, preserved in all its typo-filled, keysmashing glory.( Cut for length and unrepentant, self-indulgent nerdery. )
Galadriel/Celeborn ficlet
Jan. 21st, 2012 08:23 pmTitle: Coping
Fandom: Tolkien Universe, takes place during The Silmarillion
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel/Celeborn.
Summary: After the fall of Doriath, Celeborn and Galadriel deal with the trauma and share a moment of vulnerability. ETA: Belatedly, I realize that Galadriel and Celeborn must have left Doriath before its fall, thus rendering this entire piece a mild AU. OH WELL, I still like it.
( She should have warned him about the nightmares. )
Fandom: Tolkien Universe, takes place during The Silmarillion
Characters/Pairings: Galadriel/Celeborn.
Summary: After the fall of Doriath, Celeborn and Galadriel deal with the trauma and share a moment of vulnerability. ETA: Belatedly, I realize that Galadriel and Celeborn must have left Doriath before its fall, thus rendering this entire piece a mild AU. OH WELL, I still like it.
( She should have warned him about the nightmares. )
