http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/blog/ deviantART RSS for by:arda-inspired en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Thu, 23 May 2013 09:32:52 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-Capture-quot-deadline-extension-367785945 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-Capture-quot-deadline-extension-367785945 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:50:34 PDT Teitho: "Capture" - deadline extension nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired
The Teitho theme for May is "Capture". With this theme, we celebrate the 100th theme of Teitho, a fanfiction and later also fanart contest that, we hope, captured the imagination of many writers and artists.

Do you want some tips what to write about? Think how many of The Fellowship endured capture during the quest! Saurman detained Gandalf and "had a mind to capture the Ring, for himself." The Uruk-hair took and held Merry and Pippin for days despite Boromir's efforts to protect them. Faramir takes Sam and Frodo to Henneth Annun. Later, the Orcs of Cirith Ungol captured Frodo ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-Smells-quot-winners-361670684 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-Smells-quot-winners-361670684 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:45:39 PDT Teitho: "Smells" - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired
What is the scent of spring in Rivendell or summe ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-Promises-quot-winners-356383757 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-Promises-quot-winners-356383757 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:56:51 PST Teitho: "Promises" - winners nonadult journals/culture/contests Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired ‘Maybe,’ said Elrond, ‘but let him not vow to walk in the dark, who has not seen the nightfall.’
‘Yet sworn word may strengthen quaking heart,’ said Gimli.
‘Or break it,’ said Elrond.‘

The views on vows and promises vary. There are marriage vows, oaths of fealty, and simple everyday promises to clean our room, weed the garden, or visit the sick. Often, we mean to keep our promises, but unexpected circumstances interfere. Sometimes we listen to the counsel of others rather than our own conscience. At other ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-Final-day-362623825 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-Final-day-362623825 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 02:35:15 PDT B2MeM 2013: Final day nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired
Today is the final day of B2MeM, so we’ve decided to do something special. When writing for challenges, it is often the case that you see a prompt and think that it could inspire an amazing story or work of art … but it’s not something you feel that you can tackle. For our final B2MeM challenge, you will be able to challenge fellow participants to create a response to that prompt you loved but couldn’t find the inspiration for, didn’t feel prepared to handle, or just ran out of time for.

Final Challenge Rules

1. First, choose a B2MeM 2013 prompt that you’d like to challenge another participant ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-Additional-prompts-357223984 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-Additional-prompts-357223984 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:19:31 PST B2MeM 2013: Additional prompts nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired
SCROLL DOWN FOR THE NEW PROMPTS

You can get your participant banners and icons here: http://b2mem.livejournal.com/199143.html

:bulletblack: On the first day of the challenge, we offered a wealth of prompts to get everyone started. If you want to write a longer piece, hopefully one of these will inspire you to get started! If you like to write something short every day, grab one or a few that you like and run with it! We have collected twenty-six quotes based around twenty-six different themes.

:bulletblack: In the days that follow, we will post additional prompts. You may use and combine t ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-History-Repeating-Itself-quot-winner-350456108 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-History-Repeating-Itself-quot-winner-350456108 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:20:16 PST Teitho:"History Repeating Itself" winner nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired
If you are at least a little familiar with the Silmarillion, you can find many recurring topics in the Lord of the Rings. The love of Aragorn and Arwen mirrors the story of Beren and Lúthien, and in the place of the first Dark Lord - Morgoth, Sauron rises to try to conquer Middle-earth for darkness again. Sometimes the story is the same ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-Prompts-357223184 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-Prompts-357223184 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:10:01 PST B2MeM 2013: Prompts! nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired
Original LJ post: http://b2mem.livejournal.com/200004.html (My apologies for posting this one day late. I was busy with posting teitho stories and other things...)

And so it begins! Below the cut is the first day's challenge for B2MeM 2013.

A reminder about this year's format ... Every year, we mod-types struggle to offer a challenge that meets the needs of those who like to write or create something every day, those who want to write one or a few longer pieces, and everyone in between. This year, keiliss made a suggestion that we really liked ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-Jewels-quot-winners-344920576 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-quot-Jewels-quot-winners-344920576 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:41:55 PST Teitho: "Jewels" - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
From Ancient times wise men and healers have believed that jewels and gemstones have mystical powers and conduct the energies of the ruling planets with which each gemstone is associated. Many cultures from all over the world believe that the energies of each gem has the power to influence a specific part of our physical or emotional well being and focus the energies of the planet and sign through the jewels and gemstones.

In Arda, the role of jewels is even gr ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-Banner-and-Icon-Makers-Needed-354585438 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-Banner-and-Icon-Makers-Needed-354585438 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:28:27 PST B2MeM: Banner and Icon Makers Needed! nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired
General Participation Banners & Icons
We need a range of sizes and designs of banners for participants to announce their intent to participate in this year's B2MeM. Email any banners you make to DawnFelagund@gmail.com, and they will be posted to the community for others to use. You will be credited for your work, of course. Please fo ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-Expedition-in-the-Abecedarium-354584900 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-Expedition-in-the-Abecedarium-354584900 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:20:44 PST B2MeM 2013 - Expedition in the Abecedarium nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired In this group, we have a special folder where you can submit you responses to the prompts: http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/gallery/35172413

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Middle-earth is full of hunters. The Vala Oromë found the first people of Middle-earth while hunting, and hunters have remained central to t ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Last-Words-winners-339817992 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Last-Words-winners-339817992 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:40:57 PST Teitho: Last Words - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
Gandalf's last words in Middle-earth were "I will not say do not weep for not all tears are an evil." He knew he was departing Middle-earth and who he was leaving ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-is-coming-348474250 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2013-is-coming-348474250 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:35:16 PST B2MeM 2013 is coming! nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired
Yes, that time of year is almost here again: time for our annual Back to Middle-earth Month event! Once again, the Silmarillion Writers' Guild, Many Paths to Tread, and Arda Inspired will be teaming up to bring the Tolkien fandom a month of fun, creativity, and community.

We are currently in the planning phases for this year's challenge, and we need help and feedback from our community to help us decide the challenge we want to run this year. If you have an idea for an event, please do share it in a comment here! (If you want to see what kinds of events we've run in the past, we have links to them all on the SWG s ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-1-13-348160988 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-1-13-348160988 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:27:51 PST NAN: Story of the Month 1/13 nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2013 #Arda-Inspired
Seed of Hope by Linda Hoyland
Gilraen is inspired by the great deeds of her ancestors.

A Secret Garten by Linda Hoyland
A young girl finds a hidden refuge.

The Gift of Tongues by Linda Hoyland
A chance encounter between a Southron merchant and a Tark healer has unexpected consequences

A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes by Tanis
It is the eve of Mettarë and all right-hearted wishes must come true, but Thranduil has no hope of bringing a very young Legolas' wish to fruition. ]]> http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/The-Unexpected-Contest-at-Authors-Club-347731225 http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/The-Unexpected-Contest-at-Authors-Club-347731225 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:34:29 PST The Unexpected Contest at Authors-Club nonadult journals/culture/contests MirachRavaia http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/i/mirachravaia.gif?4 Copyright 2013 =MirachRavaia
RULES:
Your entry must be created specifically for this contest & after January 3rd, 2013.
You must be a member and/or contributor of the group #Authors-Club.
4,000 word limit for prose & poetry entries.
You must mention in your Artist's Comments that your entry was created for #Authors-Club's contest.
Please include in your Artist's Comments how your entry relates to our theme.
Submit your entries to the appropriate #Authors-Club folder, The Unexpected Contest.
Only Literature entries are accepted.
Limit of 2 entries per person.
All entries m ]]> http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/My-Alternative-Hero-contest-winners-347726728 http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/My-Alternative-Hero-contest-winners-347726728 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:00:21 PST My Alternative Hero - contest winners nonadult journals/culture/features MirachRavaia http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/i/mirachravaia.gif?4 Copyright 2013 =MirachRavaia This is the feature of winners of "My Alternative Hero" contest held by
:iconmoment-of-beauty:

:iconspotlightplz:1st place:iconspotlightplz:
:bigthumb342700646: by :iconrighon:

More by :devrighon:
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:iconspotlightplz:2nd place:iconspotlightplz:
:bigthumb335888019: by :iconlucife56:

More by :devlucife56:
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:thumb340933904::thumb ]]> http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/Tolkien-s-Birthday-346443016 http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/Tolkien-s-Birthday-346443016 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:26:17 PST Tolkien's Birthday nonadult journals/fun/books MirachRavaia http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/i/mirachravaia.gif?4 Copyright 2013 =MirachRavaia
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:bigthumb296027561: ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Seed-winners-334273038 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Seed-winners-334273038 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:18:32 PDT Teitho: Seed - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired 'What can I do with this?' said Sam.

What would you do with such a precious gift from Galadriel, the seed of a mallorn tree? What would you write or draw if I would tell you that "Seed" is our November topic?

A seed is something small, a little piece that can give birth to the whole plant, as beautiful as roses in Imloth Melui or as big as the trees in Fangorn. It can contain a fragrant flower, a tasty fruit or vegetable, or even a useless weed. It is a secret, a promise of a new life.

Your story or picture can be ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-12-12-342200184 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-12-12-342200184 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:17:11 PST NAN: Story of the Month 12/12 nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
Warmth and Comfort by Linda Hoyland
Aragorn comforts an injured Faramir with a little unexpected help.

The Hardest Battle by Linda Hoyland
Aragorn has returned to his people, but they are slow to accept their young chieftain. ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-11-12-338271778 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-11-12-338271778 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:06:42 PST NAN: Story of the Month 11/12 nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
Ancestors and Toothache by Linda Hoyland
Boromir is in a bad mood.

The Brightest Star by Linda Hoyland
Aragorn and Arwen comfort an ailing Eldarion. ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Around-the-Fireside-winners-329258516 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Around-the-Fireside-winners-329258516 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:53:39 PDT Teitho: Around the Fireside - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired of people long ago,
and people who will see a world
that I shall never know.

The weather is already getting cold, Halloween just around the corner, and so we chose "Around the Fireside" as our theme for this month.

In Middle-earth, fire was the only source of light and warmth during the long winter evenings, and so the fireside became a gathering place, where people told stories and sang. The most famous of such places would be the Hall of Fire in Rivendell, where the fire never went out. Not that magnificent, maybe, but many fires could serve the same purpose - the hearth in Bag End or in the Prancing Pony, ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Moments-of-Transition-winners-323142789 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Moments-of-Transition-winners-323142789 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:18:11 PDT Teitho: Moments of Transition - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
Middle-earth is a place of many changes - different ages come and go; the Elves arrive and build cities, they live and love and fight, and then leave forever; great kings fall into darkness and new ones rise from the ashes; characters grow to become heroes. This month we will focus on the moments that mark an important change in a character's life. Our topic for September is Moments of Transition.

Many of Tolkien's characters have lives rich in transitions. The major changes in Aragorn's life are numerous - losing his father and moving to Rivendell, learning of his true identity, meeting Arwen, joining the ra ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-10-12-332231131 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-10-12-332231131 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:27:47 PDT NAN: Story of the Month 10/12 nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
With Eager Feet by Linda Hoyland
Aragorn's seventy- fifth birthday seems doomed to be like any other in the life of a Ranger until an unexpected encounter.

Magical Moment by Ellynn
Across distance the eyes of a man meet those of a woman and the world falls away from them. Second place on August Teitho contest, theme "First Meetings".

Amidst the Ruins by Linda Hoyland
Hoping for a peaceful night, three Rangers make camp amongst the ruins of Fornost. ]]> http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/BETWEEN-THE-LINES-contest-winners-330151350 http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/BETWEEN-THE-LINES-contest-winners-330151350 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:12:24 PDT BETWEEN THE LINES contest - winners nonadult journals/culture/features MirachRavaia http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/i/mirachravaia.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 =MirachRavaia We are proud to announce the winners of the BETWEEN THE LINES contest held by the groups
:iconthelotrclub: :iconelves-of-tolkien: and :iconarda-inspired:

First of all we would like to thank all participants - we had 20 great entries in the contest, and the voting was very even until the last moment. At the end, we have a tie on the first place, both pictures getting 30 points in the voting! The second place got only 4 points less (26), and the third place got 23 points.

:iconspotlightplz:1st place:iconspotlightplz:
:bigthumb327340793: by :i ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-First-Meetings-winners-316902217 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-First-Meetings-winners-316902217 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:01:25 PDT Teitho: First Meetings - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/BETWEEN-THE-LINES-contest-voting-327585893 http://mirachravaia.deviantart.com/journal/BETWEEN-THE-LINES-contest-voting-327585893 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:48:25 PDT BETWEEN THE LINES contest - voting! nonadult journals/culture/contests MirachRavaia http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/i/mirachravaia.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 =MirachRavaia The contest is now officialy closed, and voting will take place. All members of the three groups organozing this contest:
and
can vote by commenting on this journal. You can vote for three pictures and place them on 1st to 3rd place. (1st will get 3 points in
voting, 2nd - 2, and 3rd -1).

Choose the entries from the list below and write their numbers in a comment. Please, consider not only the quality of the entry, but also how it fits the theme of the contest, and reveals a story told "between the lines" of Tolkien's books. Be objective in your voting - you ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-9-12-326100513 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-9-12-326100513 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:10:27 PDT NAN: Story of the Month 9/12 nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
August in Bree by Linda Hoyland
Three Rangers spend a hot afternoon in Bree.

Sailing Stormy Waters by Linda Hoyland
Faramir is adrift in a small boat, or is he?

Summer Sports by Linda Hoyland
A series of drabbles written for the "Tolkien Weekly" "Summer Sports" Challenge.

Decisions by Linda Hoyland
Aragorn makes a difficult decision.

Silent Watches of the Night by Striderette9
Two souls, separated by miles of treacherous wilderness, yet bound by cords of love, keep silent watch through a bleak ni ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Between-the-lines-contest-10-days-left-325663098 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Between-the-lines-contest-10-days-left-325663098 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:19:27 PDT Between the lines contest - 10 days left nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
:thumb313609771: ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Stars-winners-310620219 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Stars-winners-310620219 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:00:39 PDT Teitho: Stars - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
Eala Earendel engla beorhtast, Ofer middangeard monnum sended
(Hail Earendel, brightest of angels, over Middle-earth to men sent)
- Cynewulf: Crist

What is the moment when Middle-earth was born in Tolkien's mind? It could very well be the moment when he saw this verse from a Middle-English poem, describing the rising of the Evening Star. The spark of inspiration that became a Star of Hope... Let it be a spark of inspiration for some great stories and pictures for the July topic - Stars. Thanks to :devSilivrenTinu: for the suggestion!

So in June, our topic was Languages, which were Tolkien's mot ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-8-12-319435201 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-8-12-319435201 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:17:43 PDT NAN: Story of the Month 8/12 nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
We've got three Aragorn-centric stories to choose from this month. Here we go:

In Need of a Wife by Linda Hoyland
Aragorn walks beneath the birches.

The Light Bearer by Linda Hoyland
The Lord of Pinnath Gelin asks a favour of Aragorn.

Shelter from the Storm by Linda Hoyland
Little Eldarion is frightened by a storm.

I hope one of those inspires you! ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Tales-of-Middle-earth-Awards-318510738 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Tales-of-Middle-earth-Awards-318510738 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 03:31:55 PDT Tales of Middle-earth Awards nonadult journals/culture/projects Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired Bilbo Baggins: Return of the King

As you may or may not have heard, the Middle-earth Fan Fiction Awards have come to a close. Whereas the MEFA archives will remain active for general perusal, the awards themselves will no longer take place. However, a group of former MEFA participants have begun the process of building a new readers' choice awards for the Tolkien fandom.

The Tales of Middle Earth Awards present the entire Tolkien fan community an opportunity to help build an award system from the ground up, and be a part of this evolution of our collective pastime.

Those of ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Languages-winners-304326309 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Languages-winners-304326309 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:30:18 PDT Teitho: Languages - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
That is not the case of Middle-earth though, and we are thankful to Tolkien that he didn't only create Quenya and Sindarin, but also the mighty and beautiful Elves whose voices rise to the stars as they sing in a ni ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Big-LotR-contest-Between-the-lines-313781288 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Big-LotR-contest-Between-the-lines-313781288 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:25:40 PDT Big LotR contest: Between the lines nonadult journals/culture/contests Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
This is a joint contest of three Tolkien-themed groups:
:iconthelotrclub::iconelves-of-tolkien: and :iconarda-inspired:

The topic is
BETWEEN THE LINES

Illustrate a scene that is not depicted in the books or movies, but could, or even should happen. You can "read between the lines" in any of Tolkien's books: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales...

Examples:
:thumb288528306: Galadriel and Finarfin meet after the War of Wrath,
:thumb301164778: Aragorn and Arwen playing with their kids,
:thu ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-7-12-313345186 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-7-12-313345186 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 05:44:05 PDT NAN: Story of the Month 7/12 nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
So here goes the game for July. We have four stories, a little more to choose from than last month:)

Smoke gets in your Eyes by Linda Hoyland
Arwen loves everything about Aragorn save one thing.

Renewal by Linda Hoyland
Aragorn enjoys a few moments of reflection at Cormallen.

The Sacrifice by Linda Hoyland
A chance discovery brings back memories for Faramir.

Where the Grass Grows Green by Ragnelle
The Quest failed. Sam killed Gollum before th ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/MEFA-2012-the-last-year-312265208 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/MEFA-2012-the-last-year-312265208 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:33:23 PDT MEFA 2012 - the last year? nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
The MEFAwards are organized mostly by committee, with all comers welcome and ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Heirlooms-winners-298411640 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Heirlooms-winners-298411640 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:50:52 PDT Teitho: Heirlooms - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
They are just things. A ring like any other, a sword like many other swords. What makes them so special, then? It is their history - the hands that touched them, the kings and heroes who owned them. They are heirlooms, given from a father to son, from mother to daughter for generations. And Heirlooms are the theme for this month's challenge. Thanks to WhiteGloves for the suggestion!

When we think of heirlooms in Middle-earth, we think first of Barahir and The-Sword-that-was-Broken, but Tolkien mentioned others as well. When Gimli asked Galadriel for a single strand of her hair, he said he would ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-June-308570778 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-June-308570778 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:42:56 PDT NAN: Story of the Month - June nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
Catastrophe by Linda Hoyland
When a wild beast invades Ithilien, Aragorn tries to help Faramir and
Éowyn with disastrous consequences.

Manners Maketh Man by Linda Hoyland
A visiting ruler causes headaches for  Aragorn and Faramir and their
wives. ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Candles-winners-292569797 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Candles-winners-292569797 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:53:28 PDT Teitho: Candles - winners nonadult journals/culture/features Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
She held up a small crystal phial: it glittered as she moved it.... 'In this phial,' she said, 'is caught the light of Eärendil's star, set amid the waters of my fountain. It will shine still brighter when night is about you. May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out.

J. R.R. Tolkien, FOTR

Not everyone in Middle-earth was blessed with a crystal phial. They depended on torches and candles to dispel the darkness. For this month's theme we are focusing on "Candles". Candles have many uses other than light, of course. They give off heat, set the mood for romance, and can ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Let-yourself-be-inspired-301206670 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Let-yourself-be-inspired-301206670 Thu, 10 May 2012 06:11:12 PDT Let yourself be inspired nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
Current Teitho theme: HEIRLOOMS:thumb298411640:

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Most authors drea ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-May-299498704 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-May-299498704 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:46:20 PDT NAN: Story of the Month, May nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
Memories of Battle by Ragnelle
Battle comes in many forms, and the memories are not always dark.

These are the memories of several characters, with Aragorn as the most prominent. Each vignette will have a different memory, told in first person.

Carefully Taught by Linda Hoyland
Summary: When a storm forces Aragorn and Faramir to take shelter in a cave, they encounter a stranger who ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Stories-and-Pictures-winners-287248363 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-Stories-and-Pictures-winners-287248363 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:01:09 PST Teitho: Stories and Pictures - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
To celebrate this new phase of Teitho, the theme for March is Stories and Pictures. Now you can write a story about a picture, or paint a picture about a story, if you wish so...

Books, archives, tales and their telling or writing, that are all possibilites if you decide to go for the first part of the ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-In-the-Name-of-Love-winners-281940557 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/Teitho-In-the-Name-of-Love-winners-281940557 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:27:10 PST Teitho: In the Name of Love - winners nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired like planted hearts in the great Sun
of Love so long (as two fair trees
in woodland or in open dale
stand utterly entwined and breathe
the airs and suck the very light
together) that we have become
as one, deep rooted in the soil
of Life and tangled in the sweet growth.

J.R.R. Tolkien on his wife, Edith

Holidays to celebrate love exist all around the world. Nowadays, the most widespread one is St. Valentine’s Day, which is why many associate February with love. There might not be an official date to celebrate love in Middle-earth (not one that we know of at least), but love plays a great role in To ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2012-The-BINGO-bagins-283391582 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/B2MeM-2012-The-BINGO-bagins-283391582 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:25:46 PST B2MeM 2012: The BINGO bagins! nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
The BMeM folder is open! You can submit your prompt responses there (conveniently, there is no submissions limit in this folder - if you have claimed an unhealthy amount of cards like me, you surely understand ;))

Also, here: www.deviantart.com/download/7022139957282693/b2mem2012_by_mirachravaia-d4rcnew.xls is an Excel file with all cards and prompts, arranged by letter and number in the individua ]]> http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-2-12-282727205 http://arda-inspired.deviantart.com/journal/NAN-Story-of-the-Month-2-12-282727205 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:53:50 PST NAN: Story of the Month 2/12 nonadult journals/personal Arda-Inspired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arda-inspired.jpg?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #Arda-Inspired
My name is Michelle (sadly I'm still sans avatar here, but I'll do something about that in the near future, I hope). I'm the webmistress of Naice a Nilme, a fanfiction archive harbouring stories featuring Aragorn and/or Legolas. Every month, we hold a poll for the Story of the Month - up for the choosing are all stories that were finished in the previous month. This way, each story gets the chance to be featured at one point (if the author is persistent enough to finish it *g*).

This time, the following stories are included in the poll:

"Isildur's Code" by Mirach
A mysterious note is found in the archives of Minas Tirith. T ]]>