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The Silmarillion

Isildur, Elendil

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Eleventh Hour by Zimraphel

Zimraphel's answer to why Tar-Miriel remained behind when Numenor fell. Eleventh Hour successfully lends flesh to the bare bones of Tolkien's narrative, and creates a sympathetic character for the doomed Queen

[Added 09/09/2003; Drama; 6000-20,000; The Silmarillion; Characters: Tar-Miriel, Ar-Pharazôn, Sauron, Elendil, Isildur, OC]

Leavings by Honesty

The One Ring and the sundering of bonds between elves and men. A compelling story with solid characterisations

[Added 18/10/2002; Drama; 20,000-50,000; The Silmarillion; Characters: Elrond, Isildur, Cirdan, Glorfindel, Thranduil, Minor, OCs]