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Post by JayofLasgalen on Nov 25, 2004 15:11:20 GMT -5
As a relative newcomer to this site, I'll introduce myself. I see several familiar names here already.
I'm Jay, I live in the UK, and have been a Tolkien fan since reading the books when I was 14 (that is now 30 years ago!) I thought the films were great, but 95% of my stories are book-verse, and all feature Thranduil, Legolas, or the Sons of Elrond. I don't do evil!Thranduil.
I've written several LOTR fanfics, and to start the SSP, will post one of my most recent drabbles, which features Thranduil's reaction when he learns that Legolas is to accompany the Ring quest.
'Why?' was written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Wrath' challenge.
Why?
Anger consumes me when I receive your letter, and I have only one question: Why?
Why do you take this deadly path? Do you think to find glory there? There is no heroic sacrifice in certain death.
Why do you turn your back on duty? You are needed here, to lead our troops into battle at my side, to lead them if I fall. For battle, assuredly, will come.
Why did Elrond suggest you for this foolhardy mission? Are his own sons too dear to him? Why must he risk you, my only, my beloved son, my life?
Why you?
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Post by Gwenneth on Nov 25, 2004 16:37:34 GMT -5
Hello Jay...
I have read some of your work before, though I forget where, I think SoA...and I always love it. I'm not the most well-versed in Tolkien book-verse, but I like what you write.
Glad to see you on here and that was a great drabble. I can completely picture Thranduil thinking those very things when he received word of Legolas' choice to accompany the Fellowship.
Please do continue to write these things!
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