1 - 20 of 1,092 Works in Second Age of Arda (Tolkien)
Navigation
Listing Works
-
Dreams Beneath the Evening Star by elvish_groves
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings Online, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
23 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
In the final moments of the War of the Last Alliance, Poldolalvo asks Elrond to watch over his daughter Olleren. Nearly three hundred years later, she has grown up alongside Elrond's twin sons Elladan and Elrohir, as close as siblings.
But as centuries pass and shared dreams reveal feelings deeper than friendship, the three must navigate uncharted territory. From their youth in Rivendell to the battlefields of the War of the Ring, from stolen moments to public celebration, this is the story of an extraordinary love that defies convention.
Follow their journey through friendship, awakening desire, and the courage to claim their hearts' truth. Set against Tolkien's rich world with beloved characters from the Grey Company to the Fellowship, this is a tale of love in all its forms—the love that lights the darkness and makes even the longest road feel like coming home.
A story of three hearts that beat as one, where dreams come true and love conquers all. -
Glimpses of the Firstborn by AfricanDaisy
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
22 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
This is a collection of short stories, snippets, outtakes, and deleted scenes, featuring a cast of canon characters and original characters from the First and Second Ages of Middle-earth.
-
Of Leaves and Waves by SecondBreakfastPenguin
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Hobbit - All Media Types, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms, Tolkien - Fandom
20 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
At the end of the Second Age, the Elven Houses struggle for unity, and love often becomes a casualty of duty. At a festival meant to bridge realms, old loyalties run deep: Círdan’s eldest daughter, Meríliel (main OC) is promised to Glorfindel in a political union between Mithlond (the Grey Havens) and Imladris, while her brother Calenion (also OC) is bound to wed Thranduil’s eldest daughter, Lóthien (also OC). Yet amidst oaths and obligations, Meríliel finds her soul drawn to Legolas, sparking tensions that threaten both families and alliances. When tragedy strikes, hearts falter, promises are broken, and the tides of fate begin to pull them all apart.
This story usually updates weekly and aims to remain canon-friendly, mostly following The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales. Several original characters fill in the blanks left by Tolkien, and each is woven carefully into the story, mentioned where relevant.
-
The Bridge to Nowhere by AfricanDaisy
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
20 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
A bridge that leads to nowhere.
A hidden tomb.
A shadowed figure in the mist.Forced to face their fears and confront long-buried memories, Luthavar and those he loves most must endure their greatest challenge yet as the past returns to haunt them all.
Series
- Part 10 of The Greenwood Chronicles
-
The Flowers of Spring by erumelde
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms
17 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
The story of Thranduil and his wife - how they met in the Second Age and fell in love. May include conflicts with neighboring realms, political drama, cultural misunderstandings, and Thranduil trying (and occasionally failing) to be charming.
Series
- Part 1 of Tales of Lasgalen
-
The Rings of Power; A The Lord of the Rings Prequel by LuKoalathePurple
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Rings of Power - Fandom
16 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
A work describing all (most) events of the Second Age of Middle-earth (through a condensed timeline) with all major characters. The Fading of the Elves, the Pride and Downfall of Númenor, the creation of the Rings of Power and the following wars until the Last Alliance. From the Founding of Rivendell to the Temple of Morgoth on Númenor; Heroes travelling alone trough the wilderness of Middle-earth and large groups leading armies to defeat their foes.
-
For My Sake Do You With Fortune Chide by JazTheBard for SpaceWall
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
15 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
The first of the repentant kinslayers are to be reembodied, according to a letter Idril receives from her scandalized grandmother Térasanyë. When more and more are Returned, including some of her own kin, it becomes strange to think that Maeglin isn't back -- after all, he never committed that particular crime, though not for lack of trying.
Upon finding out the cause, Idril and Tuor briefly come out of their retirement to set things right.
-
You're Still Young (That's His Fault) by Drag0nst0rm
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
14 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
It was probably unfair to declare this entirely Annatar's fault, but Gil-Galad was not much in the mood for fairness at the moment.
He rarely was when Elrond got hurt.
-
Stone Tongue by purajobot935 for Huorinde
Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV 2022)
14 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
While in Rivendell, Thorin wonders how Elrond knows Ancient Dwarvish.
Elrond tells him the story of how he met an old Dwarven friend from previous Age.Written as a Treat for the Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang 2025, and inspired by Art #3: Downhill Trek
-
Mushroom ring by Sakuja
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV 2022)
14 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
The whole problem starts here with the circle of the mushrooms. Really.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 2,049
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Kudos:
- 16
- Hits:
- 89
-
One Small Wave by CzarinaSnickle for anastasiabeaverhousen (Anastasia_Beaverhousen)
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien
12 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
Cheesecake is a guinea pig. He is from Alqualondë and loves his new home! The only issue is that Fëanor and his sons are about be messy, and Cheesecake is going for a whirlwind ride!
Luckily for Cheesecake, he was blessed by Eru Illúvatar to have long life, like the Eldar; follow Cheesecake through the First Age onward as he makes new friends, saves the day, learns to communicate, and eventually makes his way onto the battlefield!
Series
- Part 1 of The Cheesecake Silm AU
-
This Dreamcrossed Twilight by Prackspoor
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV 2022)
11 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
“I want to know you,” Celebrimbor said. “You and all that there is to you.”
Beneath his hands, he felt Annatar tense, his skin growing colder as if every part of him, including his blood, wanted to withdraw from Celebrimbor’s touch.
“You don’t know what you are asking for,” Annatar said quietly.
“Perhaps not,” Celebrimbor replied. “And yet this is what I want. You have offered me so much over these years: unnumbered gifts that you gave freely, that I did not even need to ask for. So let this be the first, the last, and the only thing I ask for myself.”
Let me in. Let me know you. Show me who you were, before you came to me. Let me know all that is ancient and primordial, terrifying and incomprehensible about you. Show me the god beneath the face of the man. Permit me to know you as you truly are.On the eve of the creation of the Great Rings, Celebrimbor makes a dangerous request and history changes forever.
Series
- Part 3 of The Unread Visions of a Higher Dream
-
But be the serpent under't by tigress11
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms
06 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
”She has always been a royalist and believes the crown of all the Noldor should be mine now.”
Annatar hummed. “Perhaps it should.”
“No, thank you!” said Celebrimbor. “One city is quite enough. My passion is for the Gwaith-i-Mirdain, for our work. Not to be king.”
Annatar and Celebrimbor's friendship is forged as Celebrimbor navigates political tensions and a plot that threatens his safety and the peace of his city.Written for the 2025 Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang with gorgeous art from Edennill!
-
One and Infinite by Tyelperintal
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
06 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
A little glimmer entered Celebrimbor’s eye at that. “We are the people of the jewelsmiths, not the people of the armorsmiths or weaponsmiths. If there was one form of my craft that I could perfect… if I were able to devise a gem that could offer not only light, but protection…”
This was progress. “Tell me, Tyelperinquar. What is perfection to you?”
Celebrimbor hesitated; his hand crept out to retrieve the tankard of ale, which swallowed his quiet snort of laughter. “You might have asked me before the second cup, my friend.”
-
Annatar comes to Eregion in search of a partner.
In collaboration with @tomefaired for TRSB 2025 (art #163)!
-
like i've gone off to the shore by maglor_my_beloved for Lost_inMiddleearth (between_thepages)
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
06 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
The early years of Lindon, told through a series of conversations between Círdan and Maglor.
-
The shadows are growing longer by erumelde for OnceUponAMidnightDreary
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms
06 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
The fall of Celebrimbor, told through the lines of a song.
-
Out There In the Cold by StarSpray for tomefaired
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
06 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
As she reached the bottom of the stairs, Galadriel looked up to find Celeborn following. “What is it you seek?” he asked as she filled the silver ewer from the clear and cold waters of the stream.
“My cousin,” she said as she turned to the silver basin. “It is a new Age; if he lives still, I would find him and bring an end to his long exile.” -
Three Can Keep A Secret by platinum_firebird
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types
06 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
When a fistfight goes fatally awry, Erestor and Glorfindel find themselves stepping into a conspiracy to protect Elrond from enemies in Mithlond's royal court who would see him brought low.
That it's at the cost of another's life is just something they're going to have to deal with.
-
Sunlight in her Eyes and Petals in her Hair by Lost_inMiddleearth (between_thepages) for maglor_my_beloved
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
06 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
When Elrond welcomed Celebrían to Lindon, he did not expect to fall in love with her.
But she is Gil-galad's betrothed, and not meant for him. Neither is Gil-galad, for that matter, even if Elrond wishes it were different.Written for TRSB Art #144, May Queen, by maglor_my_beloved
-
Heavy is the Head by tehhumi
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
06 Sep 2025
Tags
Summary
Gil-Galad is the king of the Noldor. The crown makes sure of that.
Or, various people notice that Gil-Galad knows more than he ought to.