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Thuriniel
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| Roisin wrote: | What a coincidence, Sindohte and I were just discussing whether or not they had chocolate in ME. (fanfic related, of course.) We concluded that 1) cacao plants grow in warm climates, 2) that would be someplace like Harad, and 3) since Gondor was more or less constantly at war with Harad during the series, that would mean no chocolate.  However, there may have been chocolate available during the Fourth Age.  It would probably have been quite expensive, though.
I'll go take my meds now.
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Chocolate and Middle-earth ... this is my take on the matter:
If Middle-earth is Europe a long, long time ago, and cacao beans were imported for the first time to Europe from the Americas by the Spaniards in the beginning of the 1500's ...
= No Chocolate in Middle-earth  . At all.
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Alassante
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Wait - I have come a long way? What is she saying about my first stories???? stupid Hobnobber!! 
Ghetto is just being shy. She co-wrote that poem, I just did the first draft.
Speaking of Ghetto....she's got a nifty story out there as well. And from the glimpses of the upcoming chapters I have wrestled away from her, it's only gonna get better. Little hint - Balrog wetdream..... that's all I am gonna say. You have to read future chapters to find out the rest.
http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=1493
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Alassante
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I did not realize until going back through this thread that we were recommending stories from other sites as well. There is a hysterical story on the Henneth Annun site called The Confused Elf.
It is a humorous story about Haldir discussing with Lord Celeborn the rumors that he is dead (at Helm's Deep) Haldir is frustrated because people keep saying he died yet he is right in front of them. It is a short story with only one page. I would highly recommend it for lite humor.
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?STID=4619&SPOrdinal=1
If that link doesn't work try this one:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=4619
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SpaceWeavil
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Seconded on Vana's fic. I didn't actually click that it was a first time fic. Seriously worth a read, that one.
As for the balrog funny Thank you for the compliment. It's not been a nice month so far and I needed the cheer up, so thanks
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VanatheEverYoung
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| SpaceWeavil wrote: |
Seconded on Vana's fic. I didn't actually click that it was a first time fic. Seriously worth a read, that one.
As for the balrog funny Thank you for the compliment. It's not been a nice month so far and I needed the cheer up, so thanks |
Thank you, girls! Hey, everybody, look! I got a nod from THE Weavil! You've made my day, girls!
This is gonna reek of "buddy system," but I'm gonna do it anyway.
If you haven't already, go take a look at SW's story "Bodysnatcher." She pushed past a tough spot in the story, and I think she deserves some reviews for it 
http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=1285
Alassante has already posted the link for Ghetto's story, so go read that too!
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inglor
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Bright and Dark by Tyellas, my all time favorite Silsmut fic. Galadriel, Eol, and Celeborn main characters. This fic oozes sensuality. The dialog is true to the period and Galadriel's characterization is dead on (IMHO). It reads like Tolkien in one of his naughtier moments.
Those Who Remain by Marnie. Sam and Celeborn talk about those who have left. Bring your Kleenex.
Seeds of Old Trees by Marnie. Celeborn sails and what he finds in Valinor and Galadriel isn't waiting for him at the quay. VERY realistic and logical view of what Valinor might be like with all the rehousing. Thingol, Finrod, Fingolfin, Amroth... everybody has come back.
A Finrod Felagund Cycle by Finch. It's Finch writing about Finrod, what else do I need to say?
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Elentari
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Just remembered something. A fellow OSA writer made a heroic effort in salvaging dead on characterization and reminding us girls that ME is mroe than elves and rugged rangers. All bow to A little Night Music, By Ariel. It's just priceless.
Now, off to take a look at that Galadriel fic
Oh, and Alassante, thanks a bunch for the Haldir fic. It truly is hilarious.  |
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SilverMoonLady
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| Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Elentari wrote: | All bow to A little Night Music, By Ariel. It's just priceless.
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I must second that notion, it is a truly lovely fic, well worthy of attention.
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SilverMoonLady
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For those of you on the hunt for some very well written angst, please check out In The Dark, by Ariel, which is currently our story of the day. A gem! Now, go read, despair and review!
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inglor
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I reread this last night and felt I had to say a little more about it. I may be a little biased because I love Finrod (not *that* way, a hero worship way) but it is probably my favorite piece of fanfiction I have ever read. It is what sealed my addiction to Tolkien fic. It is one of the fics that slows the Professor's spinning.
It has a tiny bit of slashiness in it but for very good purpose. Don't let that stand in your way though, it also has some het stuff, but Finrod's life is the focus, and those around him. The arc is from him leaving Amarie to him reuniting with her, and all the fun and not so fun stuff in between. Only a basic knowledge of the Sil is needed, even if you don't it is a great story. Finch does a good job of explaing things.
If this fic doesn't move you, you need to check your pulse. It is Finch at her best. For those of you who have never read her because she has moved on to other fandoms, she is among the very elite who write fanfics.
I won't call her the best (IMO) because I haven't read everything but I have read a lot and have yet to read anyone better.
Like Don't Panic, it should be required reading for new fanficers.
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Elentari
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| stupid question: how do you do to make the link work? |
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ghettoelleth
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| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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if you type in the address and underline it it should work. If you have aol, you can just drop the little heart into the screen. Im sure other providers have something similar
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ghettoelleth
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Here is the link for Elentari's reccommended fic because that explanation was so crap, lol. I've read it since she recommended it and it is lovely
http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=761
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Elentari,
To see how it is done, hit the quote button by one of the posts with a link to show you the in the codes, its not that hard, maybe 10 keystrokes to add the tag. Then when you go to put in your own you can type them around your link. Also you can highlight the link and hit the URL button on the reply page. Its the last button on the right underneath the subject line
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