Harad Stories

Contest Entry The Distant Lands Awards: A LOTR Contest Round One: Harad @GerithorDunedain @Silvan_Elleth

The grey-eyed daughter of a great warlord's favorite concubine, Sabriye an-Nafi is the apprentice of the renowned Bone Witch of her father's kingdom on the edge of the Mûmakil jungle. Much to her disgust, the old crone only teaches Sabriye deceit, how to offer fraudulent services in exchange for gold and favors. As a young woman, Sabriye is disillusioned by what she has seen and does not believe in the powers of their revered Dark Lord. Until she receives a vision that could mean the destruction of her people. (My Harad entry for "The Distant Land Awards: A LOTR Writing Contest")

Unrest in Umbar demands a response from the Throne of Gondor. Aragorn and Arwen send their eldest daughter Amdirien, accompanied by Thorongil and the Ranger Anders (now captain of her royal guard), to assess the situation and bring the rebellious city back under Gondor's control. Unfortunately the wheels of a coup are already turning, and what begins as a diplomatic mission quickly turns to a desperate fight for survival. It is highly recommended that readers have first read "The Eagle and the Star" and "The Knight and the Huntress," because the main characters of this story were introduced there.

Fourth Installment in the Fëanoriel Chronicles. It is Year 50 of the Fourth Age of Middle Earth. The Reunited Kingdom prospers, having mostly recovered from the Battle for Arnor fifteen years prior. Relations are being fostered between their neighbors, including the elves of Ithilien, the dwarves of Aglarond, and men of Rohan, Harad, and Dunland. Minas Tirith has become a hub of activity and growth. But all that is about to change. Rhûn, still at odds with the Reunited Kingdom, and a stronger nation than ever, has been taken over by a leader known in Gondor's past as the only truly evil queen. With a necromantic ritual, the Queen of Cats is brought back and she wants to return home. She wants her throne back. Prince Eldarion and his companions now face a threat truly beyond their comprehension. Damning consequences are inevitable. * First Place in Fanfiction in the Aluris Awards * First Place in Fanfiction in the Grand Dame Awards (Majestic Inc.) * Fun fact: storyline is partly inspired by The Wolf Queen Awakens quest line from Skyrim, and Queen Potema's history.

Zimruphân is no lord. He is no Gondorian, he is no king. Harad is a harsh place for a weak soul. When scraping together coin as a mercenary, even sinking to a bandit when times are hard, life out on the sands can be an easy way to get killed. That is, if you lack the wits. And Zimruphân's seen his fair share of surprise. However, things will drastically change when a dangerous storm separates him from his mission and the partner he traveled with. Alone, he wanders, until crossing paths with another, beaten stray. While everything is in perspective, would it be a sin to shift his view on the land he inhabits? A Lord of the Rings oneshot for the Distant Lands Awards, taking place in Harad. -- I don't own JRR Tolkien's works (I know, how shocking) and ideas, or the places and backstories used. The picture used in the cover is not mine, and belongs to its respective owner. So yeah, safe to say I own nothing.

Submission for @GerithorDunedain 's writing contest: The Distant Land Awards. Cover made by @daffodil43 ✯ A short story set in Haradwaith. Nkosana has turned twenty-two and to prove he's worthy of becoming the next chieftain of his tribe, he must capture a Mûmak with limited men.

Just a random fanfic I decided to write. It's about the Haradrim that Faramir killed in Return of the King.

How do you court a woman without her noticing? Bartered away to a Harad prince by her uncle Denethor, Lothíriel is left a widow by the War of the Ring. Disillusioned with love and men, the last thing she wants is another alliance for political reasons. Which presents Éomer of Rohan with a slight problem... (AU)

These are a bunch of poems that I wrote for a collaborative fanfic entitled Whispers in the East, the sequel to The Threat of Angmar, written by myself, Chouju X and Eliza May Tyto. These are all poems I wrote for our fanfic, so as you can guess, they are all about Lord of the Rings and Middle Earth.

Originally titled "An Oasis In Harad." The first installment of a series. Isolated in a desert oasis, on the outskirts of Far Harad, a warrior escaping the chaos of war, a traveler escaping conflict at home, and their loyal steeds, a horse and a war camel, are thrust together into a journey of epic proportions as Death passes through Harad. Who will survive? WARNING! Does have a graphic death scene. Don't read if you're sensitive to that sort of thing

A poem about Balin's expedition to Moria and his subsequent death.

"There is no love as pure, unconditional, and strong as a mother's love." - Christiane Northrup Contest Entry The Distant Lands Awards: A LOTR Contest Round One: Harad @GerithorDunedain @Silvan_Elleth

YET THE SUN HAD NO MERCY // a story of Harad

Many generations ago, in the vast and uncaring desert that is Harad, a spring was discovered that grew into a bright oasis of hope for the despairing Haradrim people. They spent many long years carefully building the towering aqueducts that give life to Harmindon, also aptly named City of Many Waters. The War of the Ring is long past, and young Jeddah has become the chief breadwinner in her family after her mother's sudden death. With a sister and elderly grandmother to take care of, Jeddah struggles to earn enough for the same happy lifestyle they knew when their mother was living. However, the unexpected wedding of the Ramyah's son changes their lives, for the better. Disclaimer: this story is set in @GreenScholarTales's 'Seeds of the White Tree' universe which I cannot recommend more highly. Some characters belong to her too.

My best attempt at poetry about the wondrous Oliphants I saw on the forest road of Ithilien.

A poem about walking among the stars and the Elven feast of starlight (inspired by Dan Hollingshead's painting: "Frodo walking under starlight")

Deep in the south of Harad lived a young man named Asaad who wanted nothing more than to join the Haradrim on the road to war. Will he get that chance and what will happen when he does? ( A short story for @GerithorDunedain's contest! Hope you enjoy ! :) )

A description of Valinor (inspired by the Silmarillion, Gandalf's 'death quote' and Legolas' Song of the Sea)