silwritersguild | "Love Actually" Contributions List

SWG February 2019 Challenge Love Actually

Our Love Actually challenge is over, and there have been 11 lovely contributions. We hope that you'll find the time to take a look at some or all of them (if you haven’t already).
The links in this round-up post go to the respective Table of Contents, where you can view more information about the story, poem or drawing. If you enjoy an author's work, please consider dropping them a comment to let them know!

Of Crowns and Sand and Fruitless Searching by StarSpray.
Elrond and Elros, out searching for Maglor, make camp on the beach.

We Two, From the Wars by Himring.
After the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, Beleg and Mablung arrive back in Doriath. From the collection "Such Great Deeds".

Shifting Landscapes by HannaGoldworthy
An account of how, through many sorrows, a small-town painter and hiking enthusiast becomes the unlikely Lady of Minas Tirith and Queen of Nargothrond.

All That You Can't Leave Behind by Grundy.
Eärendil has, against all odds made it to Aman. But he's more nervous than he expected about being the first Noldo to return to Tirion.

Dry lightning by Idrils Scribe.
Word of Morgoth’s latest endeavour reaches High King Fingolfin's court in Hithlum, and Fingon the Valiant eagerly rides to Ard-galen to investigate. Of course there is a one-handed, red-haired ulterior motive … Thankfully his Aunt Lalwen, the High King’s sister, comes along to keep things in check.

Burden by Independence1776.
As promised, Elrond informs Thranduil of Maglor's presence in Rivendell.

T’was many years ago we fell in love by Nienna. (Sonnet)
After Thingol’s death, Melian reflects on their life together and what happens next.

Calmer Waters by Raiyana.
Aulë claimed Uinen was the only one with the power to reclaim Ossë... and that's what she did, calming his fury with her love - or so the Children say.

above all shadows rides the Sun by quillingmesoftly.
She has made her decision, and all he feels is relief. Or, Amárië and Finrod establish their feelings in the wake of his re-embodiment.

"the Eldar remember" by hennethgalad.
Fingolfin meets the dying mother of Hador Lórindol.

Oromë among the Quendi by Lyra. (Fanart)
It was during one of his journeys to Middle-earth that Oromë discovered and befriended the Quendi in Cuiviénen. In this drawing he's already telling them about the splendour of Valinor, hoping to convince them all to come there. Audience reactions vary.

Thank you for taking part in this challenge! We’re looking forward to seeing you around for the next challenge, which will start on March 15. See you then!