Elrond’s Secondhand Books (Rivendell)

[mistress-tanwe.livejournal.com]

Books, new and used, in Westron, Sindarin, Quenya and Adûnaic. Fine stationary supplies; scribal services offered. (This stall is for prompts set in Rivendell.)

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OR

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On their wedding night, Fëanor and Nerdanel end up not sleeping at all, as they are too busy enjoying each other.

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Comments

[starbrow.livejournal.com]

Maglor & Elrond, gen, healing

While wandering by the Sea in the 3rd Age sometime, Maglor manages to get hurt or attacked in some way. Elrond, who had always kept track of Maglor, finds and/or rescues him, takes him back to Rivendell and nurses him back to health.

Points for the twins and/or Arwen being in the story.

[ysilme]

This is just my cup of tea! I'd like to take it. *pulls out purse and hands over a farthing*

Gilraen/Glorfindel romance

[binkaslibrary.livejournal.com]

After Arathorn's death, Gilraen comes to live in Rivendell and meets Glorfindel. I would like to see these two together in a story, not too angsty preferably, that would explore their potential relationship. Rating/sexual content up to the writer. Good luck!

RE: Gilraen/Glorfindel romance

[suzll.livejournal.com]

Gaaaah okay I just wrote an unpublished fic that has a huge amount of subtext with these two. Guess it's time to make it actual text! :P

[starbrow.livejournal.com]

Elrond & Frodo, gen, found family

Elrond and Frodo have a chat about their unique family circumstances and their love for the ones who sheltered and kept them safe as children.

(Remember Bilbo was treated as somewhat of an outcast from the Shire on his return, nothing anything like Maglor & Maedhros of course, but still enough for Frodo to feel it.)

[dreamflower]

I love this one! I'll take it! *forks over farthing*

Elrond & Thranduil - Rekindling of Friendship

[ysilme]

Elrond and Thranduil have been close friends in the First Age in Beleriand, but lost sight of each other over time. Now, sometime during the Third Age but before the events of The Hobbit, they meet again in Rivendell and rekindle their friendship.

Gen or slash, but no smut, please. Hurt/comfort would be nice, but isn't a must. Be as free with the characters and pairings or as canon-compliant as you like.

RE: Elrond & Thranduil - Rekindling of Friendship

[me-llamo-berry.livejournal.com]

I'll give this one a shot. *pulls out farthing*

Any character, any rating, book incident

[hhimring]

Someone opens the pages of a book and something falls out.
The book is either a volume from the Rivendell library or the personal copy of an inhabitant of Rivendell. It could contain Bilbo's translations from the Elvish or an ancient elvish lay or be a ledger of household accounts--there are many possibilities.
What is it that falls out of the book: a fragment of a letter, a pressed flower, a ripped page or an elaborate bookmark, maybe? Does it evoke memories or trigger a discovery? Perhaps it even has some kind of special powers?
Who is it who opens the book--Elrond himself, someone who lives in Rivendell or a visitor?
This could be set at any time since the founding of Rivendell and feature in very different types of stories.

RE: Any character, any rating, book incident

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Ooooooh! Me! Me! Here's my farthing! :)

Elves of Rivendell, singing, drinking

[zopyrus.livejournal.com]

O! What are you doing,
And where are you going?
Your ponies need shoeing!
The River is flowing!
O! Tra-la-la-lally
Here down in the valley!

Who exactly are the Elves who greet Thorin & Co as they travel into Rivendell? And what do they get up to when they are not catcalling random Dwarves? OCs are great, as would be cameos from known Rivendell elves. And given the timeline, extra bonus for including Gilraen in your story!

For a little extra inspiration, I have always loved this picture (http://postimg.org/image/tu8b5x52n/) of the scene (the Elves are in the bottom right corner, under the bridge).

RE: Elves of Rivendell, singing, drinking

[suzll.livejournal.com]

I am ALL OVER THIS

Books! Create something from the Library of Rivendell

[ysilme]

Any kind of fanwork - story, art, craft - show us or tell us about a book/scroll/manuscript from Elrond’s library. Title, description, summary, cover, binding, endpapers, the art of book-binding, illumination or anything related, or a story about one particular book, be it its creation, history, content, or just playing a major role in any kind of story. It doesn’t have to be a complete work/book either. Anything goes here, provided it centers around anything that has to do with the Library of Rivendell.

Re: Books! Create something from the Library of Rivendell

[dreamflower]

Oh. Oh my. Okay--here goes another farthing! I will claim this one!

Dancing in Rivendell

[ysilme]

This is a joint prompt by starbrow and me, but I have more farthings left so I’m posting it. ;o) In the comments to this prompt I mentioned my headcanon about the different elven realms and their different types of dancing, and starbrow and I found that we need a prompt about Dancing in Rivendell.

So here is your prompt: a story about dancing set in Rivendell! Any characters, any type of story. If you would like further inspiration, please check out our comments under the link.

RE: Dancing in Rivendell

[starbrow.livejournal.com]

Well, since I'm now 600 words into a fic on this subject, I should probably claim this prompt!

Rivendell after Celebrían

[suzll.livejournal.com]

Celebrían's capture and torture by orcs, and subsequent departure to Valinor, was a heartbreaking loss that deeply affected her family. At the same time, her departure must have affected not only those close to her, but the entirety of Rivendell. How does the departure of the Lady of Imladris affect its citizens? Does it cause some to decide there is no joy left in Middle-earth for them as well? What of those who stay behind? How does Rivendell as a whole emerge from what was certainly a period of mourning?

Appearances of canon characters and OCs alike are welcome.

Re: Rivendell after Celebrían

[bunn.livejournal.com]

I think I'll buy this as an art prompt, which should still leave plenty of space for others to buy it for fic...

Erestor & Glorfindel: each other's nemesis

[rhapsody11.livejournal.com]

There are so many stories written where Erestor & Glorfindel are either friends, lovers or just get along nicely. How about a story where they do not like each other at all, and what would be the reason for it?

RE: Erestor & Glorfindel: each other's nemesis

[keiliss.livejournal.com]

I have a half finished fic about this. Very old. Very long idea. I hope someone picks this up because I'd like to read it.

[silver-trails.livejournal.com]

Glorfindel is Elladan's soulmate, but takes his time to accept it. Danger for Elladan. No death, please.

Isildur's wife, gen, the shards of Narsil

[zdenka]

Something about Isildur's wife learning of the death of her husband and three older sons, and receiving the shards of Narsil. Some possibilities: Elrond breaking the news to her; Isildur's wife questioning Ohtar (and Estelmo?) about what happened; a scene between her and her youngest son Valandil; making decisions about her future and how to protect her remaining son; the sharing of counsel and comfort between the women of the Dúnedain; or anything else that occurs to you. It would be cool to use background from "The Disaster of the Gladden Fields" in Unfinished Tales, but that's not required.

RE: Isildur's wife, gen, the shards of Narsil

[zopyrus.livejournal.com]

I *love* this prompt! Not sure if I can fill it since I'd need to do some rereading first, but I really hope someone takes this one!

He's got style, he's got grace... (Glorfindel)

[zhie.livejournal.com]

...he just fell on his face.

This prompt comes from a skype discussion, and since I have a farthing hoard, I'm taking the initiative to post it.

Write about a time when Glorfindel was foiled by his own hair. Possibilities can include tripping over it, getting it tangled in something, losing items in his hair, etc. etc. Extra points for tasteful balrog jokes. (I'm not really sure if there are tasteful balrog jokes, but I guess that's why you'd get extra points. Which don't mean a thing because they aren't farthings.)

Feel free to have Lindir write a derpy ballad about the whole thing.

RE: He's got style, he's got grace... (Glorfindel)

[ysilme]

A pernicious Plotbunny is sitting on my keyboard and won't go away, so I'm bying this! *tries to push over farthing around the greedy little furry paws* *succeeds* *

Little Imladdies and Imlasses

[zhie.livejournal.com]

Adventures in the third age of the wee ones of Imladris. The obvious choices would be Elladan, Elrohir, or Arwen, but there could be elflings visiting with their parents, or even those we know little about in their younger days (Lindir, Erestor - heck, you could go movieverse with li'l Melpomaen). What was life like for children living in Imladris? What mischief did they get up to? (Bonus points if someone adopts a plot bunny where Glorfindel gets reborn in Imladris instead of Valinor.)

RE: Little Imladdies and Imlasses

[ysilme]

I absolutely adore this prompt, and the terms Imladdies and Imlasses! ♥ I'm very tempted by this, but my B2MeM basket is rather full of urgent plotbunnies at the moment. I'm buying it for later, if that's all right.
*counts out farthing*

Gen, Frodo & Elrond, hurt/comfort

[febobe.livejournal.com]

While in Rivendell in the late autumn before his journey to Mordor, Frodo develops some sort of illness (what type is up to the writer, and whether major or minor is also your choice). Elrond cares for him with such kindness that Frodo can see how Bilbo described him as being "as kind as summer."

Enjoy!

-Febobe :)

RE: Gen, Frodo & Elrond, hurt/comfort

[starbrow.livejournal.com]

I've got to have this one. I love that description of Elrond in The Hobbit, that's his most important quality, for me.

Sam and Elrond, H/C

[kgreen20.livejournal.com]

I've posted a similar plot bunny in The Shire market stall, and now I'm posting another one here. I can never have too many Sam H/C stories! [g] And there are certain other fanfiction writers who agree. Sam is badly hurt or seriously ill while in Rivendell, and Elrond takes care of him with the help of the other hobbits.

Rivendell itself, gen/whatever, its founding

[starbrow.livejournal.com]

How did Elrond find the location for Rivendell? Was he deliberately searching for a place to build a home, or did it just happen?

Is this tied in at all with Gil-galad passing Vilya on to him?

Basically, anything and everything about the founding of Rivendell would be lovely!

The Last Homely House: Elrond's Posh Bachelor Pad

[zhie.livejournal.com]

For a time, Elrond was running Rivendell without his lady. Was it pretty much another day at the office, or did he have some great parties in the Hall of Fire in his younger days? What about his staff? Did Glorfindel, Erestor, and Lindir aid in any early day escapades happening in Rivendell?

What happens in the valley stays in the valley - but it would be oh so fun to read someone's rendition of it.

Bonus points for Gil-Galad showing up to check up on his herald.

RE: The Last Homely House: Elrond's Posh Bachelor Pad

[ysilme]

*ggg* That sounds awesome! I hope somebody buys (and writes) this!

Getting to know you: Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, other members of the Fellowship and sundry Elves

[dreamflower]

I love "getting acquainted" fic set in Rivendell, in which the hobbits get to know their future companions on the journey, especially Boromir, Legolas or Gimli. Or perhaps they become acquainted with other inhabitants of the Last Homely House, such as Arwen, Glorfindel, Erestor or Lindir or even OC Elves. How did the cooks, for example, feel about these voracious little people? Did Sam make friends with any of the gardeners? What role does Bilbo play in introducing his younger kin to his current home?

Fic or art would be great!

Getting to know you

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

Hmm. I'll try this one, Dreamflower. We'll see who else I can involve in such a scenario, as I've followed Frodo, Sam, and Boromir through many of these encounters. Heh!

Bilbo Baggins, Elrond, other inhabitants of Rivendell; gen, fic or art

[dreamflower]

How did it come about that Bilbo ended up in retirement in Rivendell? Did Elrond invite him? Did he invite himself? Did Gandalf arrange it? When were the arrangements made--before he left the Shire, or before or after his last journey to Erebor? What were his living quarters like? What did he bring with him from the Shire? Did he adjust easily to living among Elves? And how did the Elves feel about this small, elderly mortal dwelling among them?

Re: Bilbo Baggins, Elrond, other inhabitants of Rivendell; gen, fic or art

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

I have an idea for this, but fear it is only loosely based on your prompt, but hope you won't mind. It is for another chapter of "Return to Rivendell" and will involve Aragorn remembering Bilbo's retirement.

Here is my farthing and please tell me if you're not happy about my idea. I hope someone else will fulfill the prompt better.

Aragorn, Aragorn's (other) family

[zopyrus.livejournal.com]

Aragorn is raised with no knowledge of his true name, and grows up calling Elrond his father; he is also clearly close with Elladan and Elrohir. But once he comes of age and falls in love with Arwen, Elrond seems to default to Stern Future Father-in-Law.

How do Aragorn and Elrond deal with the change in their relationship, and how does it affect their other family members, especially those dwelling in Rivendell (Gilraen, Elladan and Elrohir)?

I think fic set any time before Elrond leaves Middle-earth could work for this, but I would particularly like to see the immediate aftermath of Aragorn's departure: either Rivendell in his absence, or his first visit back to Rivendell after moving away.

RE: Aragorn, Aragorn's (other) family

[starbrow.livejournal.com]

So very much having this, if only to undermine it dreadfully and imply that whoever wrote the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen had no idea of Elrond's actual character and personality and so it all...came out wrong.

Bilbo & partners in poetry

[starbrow.livejournal.com]

We know that Bilbo wrote at least one poem in collaboration with Aragorn (well, he tried to collaborate, Aragorn wasn't keen). I'd like to see Bilbo collaborating with other people in Rivendell to write poems.

You can take this prompt anywhere you like - gen, het, slash, sexual content, epics, whatevers.

(This prompt was inspired by the thought of Arwen & Bilbo writing obscene poetry together but is not restricted to that!)

Arwen's Brideprice.

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

What does Arwen feel about the demands her father places on Aragorn before they can wed?

RE: Arwen's Brideprice.

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

And I'm paying for my own prompt! But I really would like to see what other people make of it!

Erestor: The Other Half-Elf

[zhie.livejournal.com]

In some of the way back early versions of the Council of Elrond chapter, not only does Erestor get picked for Team Fellowship, he's also a half-elf, kin to Elrond.

o rly?

Tackle this prompt to explain either a) his half-elven-ness or b) write the alternate version with him in the fellowship (bonus points if you add in the other early fellowship elf, Glorfindel).

Edit: I totally finished typing this before midnight but it loaded right after, so let's pretend I made it in before the deadline...