Vanyar Stories

Causing trouble, and ruining precious time. The child stood at both of our feet. I bend down, pulling the child into an embrace as a faux loving father figure. Oh how I wanted to squeeze and squeeze her until the breath wheezed out of her lungs and her eyes popped out of their sockets and spine cracked to pieces. But-that would just be cruel. ... In a world prior to the destruction of the One Ring, an Alternate Timeline of sorts...the friendship before the tragedy... Read More to find out.

Just some helpful, easily condensed Tolkien lore for myself and others hoping to accurately explore Arda in fanfiction. I, Silz (as ElwingAndEarendil), was part of the SSG (Silmarillion Survival Guide) team on CouncilofElrond.com which put together a helpful Silmarillion guide for new and old readers alike. This book here is to further that concept and help with all sorts of Tolkien things, including notes in the History of Middle Earth volumes and other published writings.

"Mana ve hilyana i eleni?" He asked. What is it like to follow the stars? Born on the shores of Cuiviénen, Calindë, the eldest daughter of Lord Ingwë, has an extraordinary gift. She can glimpse the future. But even with her rare talents, Calindë, nor any other elf at Cuiviénen, has the power to protect the Quendi. With elves simply vanishing in the darkness of Arda, and the arrival of a mysterious Huntsman offering to bring them to the safety of a land he calls Aman, the fate of the Quendi is uncertain. Even if they make it safely to Aman, what then will be their fate? With so much uncertainty in the shadows of Middle Earth, Calindë cannot help but trust, and follow, the only light that has ever guided her way; The stars. Updates every Saturday. Rankings: #1 IN QUENYA CURRENTLY #7 IN SILMARILLION 5/31/18 #5 IN VALINOR 6/25/18 Awards: Best Cover Award- from The Tolkien Awards