B2MeM Week Two Stories and Challenges
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silwritersguildOur adventures continue into the second week of Back to Middle-earth Month as we seek everything from palantiri to Silmarilli to ancient books and ancient mariners. Yet as our adventurers prepare for the Final Battle, so do the Dark Foes, and Sauron has arisen once more in Eriador ...
This week, the participants in this year's B2MeM have put together an impressive collection of challenge stories from all eras and genres and about all races and characters. In addition, if you'd like to try writing your own story but aren't quite up for joining our quest, have a look at our unlocked challenges. Challenges newly unlocked for Week Two are posted at the bottom of this message.
May the Light guide you in your journeys,
Ornisso, loremaster of Fingolfin, Tavernkeeper, and occasional herald
(With thanks to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
angelica_ramses for data collection! :)
B2MeM Week Two Challenge Entries
"All the Faster" by openmeadow
Why can't Aragorn learn that Mithrandir will see through any story he might come up with? Bleeding across the floor probably doesn't help his case though...
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=32
"Armageddon Will Not Be Televized" by Dwimordene
B2MEM2010 entries.
I hear the roar of a big machine
Two worlds and in between
Hot metal and methedrine
I hear empire down...
2. "Lucretia, my reflection"
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=12
3. "The Post Office at the Corner of Time"
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=12&chapter=3
The rules of Gondolin affect the lives of everyone living there. For Ecthelion, they effect both his life, and his potential love life as he wishes for something more with Glorfindel than is legally allowed.
"Before the Fall" by Elleth
Not all is well in Valinor, and things are not what they seem below the surface. A retelling of the decline of Valinor, quite possibly AU.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=39
"Build Her World" by Crantz and Snacky
A double-drabble, exploring one reason Galadriel turned down Frodo's offer of the ring.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=47
"Doggerel" by Isabeau
Hethlin's first days in Dol Amroth are not happy ones, at least in part because of a certain song.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=30
"Final Voyage" by MithLuin
A storm at sea can be cruel, especially when you do not know the fate of your loved ones -- something the mariners of Gondor know all too well.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=41
"From Amazing to Maze" by Smaug and Zhie.
A poem about Moria.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=37
"I am Darkness" by Mirach
I am darkness. I am hunger. I am Ungoliant...
A visual story.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=29
"Inheritance" by Klose
There was no doubt Ereinion had the blood of kings flowing in his veins. Círdan just had to make sure the boy stayed alive long enough to show the full extent of it.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=46
"Loyalty and Love" by Zhie
The rules of Gondolin affect the lives of everyone living there. For Ecthelion, they effect both his life, and his potential love life as he wishes for something more with Glorfindel than is legally allowed.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=42
"The Monster from Your Nightmare" by Alassante
A short scene from my WIP Price of Redemption showing Celebrimbor after the kinslaying at Alqualondë.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=44
"Oh, Mercy" by Lanyon
AU/future-fic: In the present-day, or soon after, Quendi have returned to our world in an attempt to shore the defences of Arda against the threat of Morgoth.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=40
"Past, Present and Future" by Eärillë.
What do we know about Ossë? Violent (and uncooth, probably), one-time traitor to the Ainur, loves the storm and the shallows of the sea and Uinen his spouse (and some might even question this)...
Rather two-dimentioned, don't you think?
This set of ficlets tries to fix it, hopefully.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=28
"Peril Unforeseen" by Larner
Legolas examines the true peril he himself faces, having joined the Fellowship of the Ring. A triple drabble.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=43
"Reflections" by Perkyandproud
Celebrian reflects on choices she's made.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=34
"The Scrying Sphere" by Lyra
A mysterious find at an archaeological site in Northern Italy takes Will Parry back to the past... or allows him a few interesting insights, at any rate. May contain spoilers for Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy if you haven't read The Amber Spyglass yet, so you may want to tread with care.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=45
"Stuck in a Box" by May
There's the box and then there's outside the box.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=48
"Treasure" by Independence 1776
Elladan and Elrohir find something Elrond doesn't expect.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=36
"Undue Patience" by Celeritas
Gandalf learns not to encourage hobbits in idle conversation... the hard way.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=31
"Under the Influence" by Rhyselle
"Under the influence" doesn't always have anything to do with wine, ale, beer or miruvor... as folks in Tirion will discover.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=35&index=1
"Unexpected Allies" by Lirulin and Mirach
Aragorn's adventure on Weathertop.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=33
"Witness to a Crime" by Dreamflower.
Gandalf makes a new acquaintance on his trek across the Shire.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=38
B2MeM Week Two Unlocked Challenges
Different cultures deal with their elders in very different ways. Write a story, poem or create an artwork where a society's view of old age is shown.
"J.R.R. Tolkien often wrote about feasts and festivals, from the attested festivals in pre-Darkening Aman to Bilbo's eleventy-first birthday party. Write a story, poem, or create an artwork involving a feast, festival, or party."
They say music soothes the savage beast. Or does it? Write a story surrounding the idea of music and music-making as something that does not calm and soothe but, rather, energizes or antagonizes.
Write a story, poem, or create an artwork in which a character faces a peril--profound or silly--while on a journey.
Do you often regret what you've done? Write a story, poem or create an artwork where characters express regret or lack of it for their past actions.
Write a story, poem, or create an artwork from the point of view of a character who is drunk or otherwise under the influence.
Choose a location in Arda and write down five defining traits of that place. Now create a story, poem, or artwork in which you show how that location influenced the lives of the people in and around it.
Storms can be both frightening and awe-inspiring. Write a story in which your character experiences a storm. What are its aftereffects and how does your character feel about it?
"Good breeding consists of concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person." -- Mark Twain
Utopia can be defined either as a place of ideal perfection in laws, government and social conditions or as an impractical scheme for social improvement. Write a story, poem or create an artwork about a place or society that can be defined as utopia.
Show a scene in which a character or characters acquire a meal.
Look out a window. Write down four observations (e.g., the time of day, the weather, the scenery, types of activity). Set a story, poem, or artwork in a place that shares those observations. (You may replace your observations with those more appropriate to the text, such as replacing "lots of horse-drawn wagons" for "lots of cars.")
This week, the participants in this year's B2MeM have put together an impressive collection of challenge stories from all eras and genres and about all races and characters. In addition, if you'd like to try writing your own story but aren't quite up for joining our quest, have a look at our unlocked challenges. Challenges newly unlocked for Week Two are posted at the bottom of this message.
May the Light guide you in your journeys,
Ornisso, loremaster of Fingolfin, Tavernkeeper, and occasional herald
(With thanks to
angelica_ramses for data collection! :)B2MeM Week Two Challenge Entries
"All the Faster" by openmeadow
Why can't Aragorn learn that Mithrandir will see through any story he might come up with? Bleeding across the floor probably doesn't help his case though...
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=32
"Armageddon Will Not Be Televized" by Dwimordene
B2MEM2010 entries.
I hear the roar of a big machine
Two worlds and in between
Hot metal and methedrine
I hear empire down...
2. "Lucretia, my reflection"
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=12
3. "The Post Office at the Corner of Time"
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=12&chapter=3
The rules of Gondolin affect the lives of everyone living there. For Ecthelion, they effect both his life, and his potential love life as he wishes for something more with Glorfindel than is legally allowed.
"Before the Fall" by Elleth
Not all is well in Valinor, and things are not what they seem below the surface. A retelling of the decline of Valinor, quite possibly AU.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=39
"Build Her World" by Crantz and Snacky
A double-drabble, exploring one reason Galadriel turned down Frodo's offer of the ring.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=47
"Doggerel" by Isabeau
Hethlin's first days in Dol Amroth are not happy ones, at least in part because of a certain song.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=30
"Final Voyage" by MithLuin
A storm at sea can be cruel, especially when you do not know the fate of your loved ones -- something the mariners of Gondor know all too well.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=41
"From Amazing to Maze" by Smaug and Zhie.
A poem about Moria.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=37
"I am Darkness" by Mirach
I am darkness. I am hunger. I am Ungoliant...
A visual story.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=29
"Inheritance" by Klose
There was no doubt Ereinion had the blood of kings flowing in his veins. Círdan just had to make sure the boy stayed alive long enough to show the full extent of it.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=46
"Loyalty and Love" by Zhie
The rules of Gondolin affect the lives of everyone living there. For Ecthelion, they effect both his life, and his potential love life as he wishes for something more with Glorfindel than is legally allowed.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=42
"The Monster from Your Nightmare" by Alassante
A short scene from my WIP Price of Redemption showing Celebrimbor after the kinslaying at Alqualondë.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=44
"Oh, Mercy" by Lanyon
AU/future-fic: In the present-day, or soon after, Quendi have returned to our world in an attempt to shore the defences of Arda against the threat of Morgoth.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=40
"Past, Present and Future" by Eärillë.
What do we know about Ossë? Violent (and uncooth, probably), one-time traitor to the Ainur, loves the storm and the shallows of the sea and Uinen his spouse (and some might even question this)...
Rather two-dimentioned, don't you think?
This set of ficlets tries to fix it, hopefully.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=28
"Peril Unforeseen" by Larner
Legolas examines the true peril he himself faces, having joined the Fellowship of the Ring. A triple drabble.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=43
"Reflections" by Perkyandproud
Celebrian reflects on choices she's made.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=34
"The Scrying Sphere" by Lyra
A mysterious find at an archaeological site in Northern Italy takes Will Parry back to the past... or allows him a few interesting insights, at any rate. May contain spoilers for Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy if you haven't read The Amber Spyglass yet, so you may want to tread with care.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=45
"Stuck in a Box" by May
There's the box and then there's outside the box.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=48
"Treasure" by Independence 1776
Elladan and Elrohir find something Elrond doesn't expect.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=36
"Undue Patience" by Celeritas
Gandalf learns not to encourage hobbits in idle conversation... the hard way.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=31
"Under the Influence" by Rhyselle
"Under the influence" doesn't always have anything to do with wine, ale, beer or miruvor... as folks in Tirion will discover.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=35&index=1
"Unexpected Allies" by Lirulin and Mirach
Aragorn's adventure on Weathertop.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=33
"Witness to a Crime" by Dreamflower.
Gandalf makes a new acquaintance on his trek across the Shire.
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/b2mem2010/viewstory.php?sid=38
B2MeM Week Two Unlocked Challenges
Different cultures deal with their elders in very different ways. Write a story, poem or create an artwork where a society's view of old age is shown.
"J.R.R. Tolkien often wrote about feasts and festivals, from the attested festivals in pre-Darkening Aman to Bilbo's eleventy-first birthday party. Write a story, poem, or create an artwork involving a feast, festival, or party."
They say music soothes the savage beast. Or does it? Write a story surrounding the idea of music and music-making as something that does not calm and soothe but, rather, energizes or antagonizes.
Write a story, poem, or create an artwork in which a character faces a peril--profound or silly--while on a journey.
Do you often regret what you've done? Write a story, poem or create an artwork where characters express regret or lack of it for their past actions.
Write a story, poem, or create an artwork from the point of view of a character who is drunk or otherwise under the influence.
Choose a location in Arda and write down five defining traits of that place. Now create a story, poem, or artwork in which you show how that location influenced the lives of the people in and around it.
Storms can be both frightening and awe-inspiring. Write a story in which your character experiences a storm. What are its aftereffects and how does your character feel about it?
"Good breeding consists of concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person." -- Mark Twain
Utopia can be defined either as a place of ideal perfection in laws, government and social conditions or as an impractical scheme for social improvement. Write a story, poem or create an artwork about a place or society that can be defined as utopia.
Show a scene in which a character or characters acquire a meal.
Look out a window. Write down four observations (e.g., the time of day, the weather, the scenery, types of activity). Set a story, poem, or artwork in a place that shares those observations. (You may replace your observations with those more appropriate to the text, such as replacing "lots of horse-drawn wagons" for "lots of cars.")
