The Midhavens :: The Writing and Artwork of Dawn Felagund 

Welcome to my library! Here is the best place to find my written work, both fiction and non-fiction. I invite you to pull up a chair and browse a bit!

Much of this work has been published for some time now and is "finished"--that is, I no longer intend to spend my limited writing time on revision. However, I welcome comments--both positive and negative--on my work. Please feel free to contact me with your comments and questions using the main contact form or the contact field at the bottom of each library page.

Below is a complete list of all work that I have published on the site. Or, choose a collection to find writing of a particular type.

Please note that the Library is under construction. I am adding stories as I have time but, as I am in the middle of my semester, that is not often. Please keep checking back for updates.

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Awakening

Shortly after the Elves awaken at Cuiviénen, the young Þerindë begins to learn about love and Elven nature. This story seeks to explore the origins of the Elven mores concerning sexuality that are discussed in Laws and Customs and Quendi and Eldar.
Collections: Heretic's Lore, Novels and Novellas, Silmarillion, Tolkien's Women
Approximate Word Count: 6000
Originally Published: 19 July 2008 (Work in Progress)

By the Light of Roses

As the Age of Bliss draws to a close, Fëanor has been banished from Tirion and tensions run higher than ever between the sons of Finwë. Erestor is a young Noldo just accepted into Fëanor's service as an apprentice in Formenos, fleeing a dispassionate family and a forbidden love affair gone horribly wrong. Challenged intellectually by Fëanor to question what Erestor knows as truth, he finds himself on the brink of a spiritual and sexual awakening as the House of Fëanor begins its slow fall into ruin.
Collections: Author's Choice, Heretic's Lore, House of Fëanor, Novels and Novellas, Silmarillion
Approximate Word Count: 69000
Originally Published: 29 June 2006

The Coveted

In the beautiful and isolated realm of Thargelion, Caranthir does not have to have dealings with anyone unless he chooses to--until he receives an invitation from a far-flung "lord" in his realm and is reminded of a long-ago affection. Suddenly, he finds himself breaking convention and contemplating the danger of loving something too much.
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Approximate Word Count: 7100
Originally Published: 22 May 2007

Discretion

Hiding in the garden one afternoon, Caranthir discovers a dark secret about Maedhros's relationship with their cousin Finrod, the revelation of which could irreparably divide the Noldor. Will he reveal what he knows?
Collections: Award Nomination, House of Fëanor, Silmarillion
Approximate Word Count: 6600
Originally Published: 20 December 2007

Droplets

Elrond's life--with all of its tragedy and joy--from the First Age through the Fourth.
Collections: Award Winner, Fixed-length Ficlets, Lord of the Rings, Silmarillion
Exact Word Count: 1800
Originally Published: 20 November 2005

Essecarmë

Curufin, the fifth son of Fëanor, is said to have been his favorite. Why did Maedhros get passed over for this honor? This story looks at Eldarin naming traditions and the family dramas they create.
Collections: Award Winner, House of Fëanor, Silmarillion
Approximate Word Count: 3900
Originally Published: 21 December 2005

Estranged

Fëanáro has just received word of his exile to Formenos. His relationship with Nerdanel has been growing more bitter over the years: Will their lingering love sustain them? Will she follow him? This story looks at how one small action reaps the downfall of many.
Collections: House of Fëanor, Silmarillion, Tolkien's Women
Approximate Word Count: 4400
Originally Published: 13 December 2005

Forth to War

Beleg and Mablung decide to fight in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad. Told in seven double drabbles.
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Approximate Word Count: 1400
Originally Published: 12 December 2007

For What I Wait

An AU in which Fëanor outlives all of his children. Fëanor and Maglor, together at the end. (Please be forewarned that this story does contain a discussion of suicide.)
Collections: Award Winner, House of Fëanor, Silmarillion
Approximate Word Count: 1200
Originally Published: 1 December 2007

A Gift for a King

Shortly after Fingolfin's birth, Fëanor makes a gift for his father.
Collections: House of Fëanor, Silmarillion
Approximate Word Count: 2900
Originally Published: 4 January 2008

Illuminations

For Back to Middle-earth Month 2009: scenes from the life of young Pengolodh, the loremaster of Gondolin whose writings brought us The Silmarillion.
Collections: Silmarillion
Approximate Word Count: 1700
Originally Published: 2 March 2009 (Work in Progress)

The Message

Valinor has been left in darkness, and Finarfin is the new king of the Noldor. One night, he awakens with a strange vision: Someone has died in Middle-earth--but who?
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Approximate Word Count: 2700
Originally Published: 15 September 2009

An Ordinary Woman

A more realistic interpretation of Lúthien's story, how she came to enter her people's legends, how she met Beren, and how Finrod got himself into deep trouble.
Collections: Award Winner, Heretic's Lore, Silmarillion, Tolkien's Women
Approximate Word Count: 3800
Originally Published: 27 January 2008

Seven Falls

Melkor and Finwë battle in Formenos after the Darkening of Valinor. A sestina.
Collections: Poetry, Silmarillion
Approximate Word Count: 400
Originally Published: 24 February 2009

Stars of the Lesser

Young Pengolodh meets his first Fëanorian beside the sea, as Celebrimbor attempts to replicate Fëanor's greatest accomplishment: harnessing light.
Collections: Author's Choice, Award Nomination, Heretic's Lore, House of Fëanor, Silmarillion
Approximate Word Count: 2600
Originally Published: 29 November 2007

When the Stars Smile

It is said that there was ever animosity between Caranthir son of Fëanor and the sons of Finarfin--but why? In the Days of Bliss, Caranthir is just come of age, awkward, and miserable and forced to attend a festival hosted by his grandfather the king. But events take an unexpected turn and Caranthir falls in love. A romantic comedy.
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Approximate Word Count: 4500
Originally Published: 24 December 2005