The Folly of Starlight Series
"Who of all the Wise could have foreseen it?" -- Elrond, LOTR
"Few
can foresee whither their road will lead them, till they come to its end."
-- Legolas, LOTR
If elf/elf affection isn't your thing, or you are underage, please leave now. Not mine, no money received, no disrespect intended, certainly nothing implied about real people. Where book and film canon diverge, I usually went with the film. Otherwise I used the various books of the Tolkien universe to fill in the gaps. Comments are always appreciated. If you would like to be alerted to new stories, sign up to the announcement-only list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/follyofstarlight/join
*NOTE*:
I have listed below many stories which have NOT been written yet! They
will be linked when they are completed.
A timeline for the series can be found here.
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on the banner to read the "acceptance speech"
Be sure to check out the following stories which are NOT part of the FOS series!
"A Muses' Christmas Carol -
a Parody"
Also check out the following
essays:
"Puritanical Elves and 'Morgoth's
Ring': Wishful [Antislash] thinking or Accidental misreading?"
"The Choices of the Elrondionnath"
The
Elvish Diaspora(s), Sindarin Lords, and
"Third Age Politics and Second Age
Memories: Thranduil and the White Council"
Prequel:Where
the Shadows Are [E/GG, other pairings
mentioned in brief]. Alliances built upon secrets never ring true - pun
very much intended.
Interlude: Misunderstood [E/GG implied]. The true story behind Elrond's marriage to Celebrian.
Interlude: Another Day [Gl/Elr UST] Forbidden fruit is always the most desirable.
Interlude: Metamorphosis of the Heart [Gl/Elr UST] Glorfindel reflects on wishes and realities.
Interlude: Auguries of Innocence [GL/Elr] Glorfindel finds he must finally succumb to the charms and insistence of youth.
Interlude: The Past is a Foreign Country [G/Elr] The Witch King of Angmar proves a lesser adversary than Glorfindel’s personal demons NEW!!!!!!!!
Interlude: Taltel [E/GG implied] As Celebrian sails West, Varda makes good on a promise.
Part 1 - Images
and Words [E/L UST] A chance meeting brings
a glimmer of hope to Elrond's experience-hardened heart.
Interlude: Goldilox -- a scene from Images and Words done in Elrond's POV.
Part 2 - When
Dream and Day Unite [E/L] The impetuousness
of youth overcomes the stubborness of age.
Part 3 - Though
I Am Young and Cannot Tell [E/L implied]
Legolas discovers the source of Elrond's deep-seated grief and heals it as
best he can from afar.
Part 4 - The
Path of Destiny [E/L] Upon his return to
Imladris, Legolas and Arwen share a candid conversation about their families.
Part 5 - When
I Give [E/L] A well intentioned gift
leads to considerable dissension in Elrond's household.
Interlude: Building a Mystery [Gl/Elr] A family celebration brings regrets and second chances.
Part 6 - We
Are Finding Who We Are [E/L] Family responsibilities
keep Legolas from his heart's desire.
Part 7 - Dance
of Eternity [E/L and Gl/Elr implied] Ancient
curses clash with ancient promises leaving Elrond and Legolas caught in the
middle.
Interlude: The Distance That the Dead Have Gone [E/L, Tuor/Ecthelion, and Gl/Elr implied] Glorfindel and Legolas discuss life, death, and second chances.
Interlude: If You Love Them Enough [E/L implied] On the eve of Thranduil's departure from Imladris, Elrond seeks to make peace with the crimes of Mirkwood's past.
Interlude: But Few Hearts Keep [E/L, E/GG implied] A battle in the heavens mirrors that in Legolas' heart.
Interlude: I Would Be the One [E/L] Legolas proves that strength comes in many forms.
Interlude: I Invent You Again[E/L] Elrond contemplates choices made and choices he would rather never be forced to make.
Prologue: A Maze of Games [E/GG preslash] The first sparks fly between the Last High King and the Peredhel who would become his herald and lover; Prologue to Kilmessi [GG's POV].
Prologue: Bid My Blood to Run [E/GG preslash] The first sparks fly between the Last High King and the Peredhel who would become his herald and lover; Prologue to Kilmessi [E's POV].
Prologue: Lifting Shadows Off a Dream [E/GG/L fantasy] Legolas' subconscious gets the best - or worst - of him
Interlude: Kilmessi [E/GG] The innocent discovery of an ancient letter never received brings Elrond both comfort and closure of a sort
Interlude: Dannen [Cirdan/Maglor] Blood bonds and blood spilled are more potent than the calling of the heart.
Part 8 - Burdens
Born, Burdens Borne [E/L] Legolas learns
the consequences of oaths long ago sworn.
Part 9 - Who Grieve and Yearn
[E/L assumed] At the fiery destruction of
Dale, Legolas learns another of his family's secrets NEW!!!!
Part 10 - Eyes That Fire
and Sword Have Seen [E/L assumed] Legolas meets
the mysterious Mithrandir and confronts his father over secrets of the past.
NEW!!!!
Part 11 - Bloodless Bonds [E/L] Tenuous
alliances are stressed and ancient mistrusts rekindled by the inaction of
the White Council.I. The Revolution of Hope - Aragorn's birth brings renewed sorrow and joy
II. Innocence and Experience - Elrond attempts to explain the birds and the bees to his young ward.
III. Waking Dreams - Aragorn confides to Legolas his new-found infatuation with the Lady Arwen
IV. The Binding Chain - Arwen tells Legolas of the decision of her heart
Interlude: Perchance to Dream [E/L and Gl/Elr implied] Elrond's angst rub off on the younger elf, and a heart-to-heart with Glorfindel doesn't help
Part 15 - Half Elves and Half Truths[E/L] Before the Council of the Ring, Elrond
exacts a mysterious
promise from the
Prince of Mirkwood.
Part 16 - The
Strength of the Heart [E/L] On the morning
of the Fellowship's exit from Rivendell, Elrond reveals to Legolas slightly
more of the truth -- and exacts further promises.
Interlude: Fanuilos [E/L implied] A snowfall brings back precious
memories when Elrond needs them most.
Part 17 - Of
Rings and Elves [E/L implied] Galadriel
peers into Legolas' heart as the Prince comes to understand more of Elrond's
burden.
Interlude: What is This That Gives Me Hope
Part 18 - The
Spirit Carries On [E/L implied] Help
comes from an unexpected source in battle
more to come....
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