"I tried to be normal once. Worst two minutes of my life."-Unknown (but brilliant)

*TRIGGER WARNING*

Explosions in the face may hurt you.

Nargothrond (Nargon for short) is a homeschool student (and proud of it), Catholic (you don't judge, we'll get along just fine), a patriotic American citizen (you go, Alfred!) avid reader, and professional fangirly creature. She is older than fourteen but younger than twenty, an aspiring author. She is often sarcastic at the wrong times. Occasionally she is funny. She is also notorious for ditching certain fanfictions because she can't finish them on time, but that's hopefully going to stop.

So far, Nargothrond only dabbled mostly in Lord of the Rings. Her favorite elf characters are probably Elladan and Elrohir. And Maglor, but sshh. She sometimes watches and reads Supernatural fanfiction, but decided a long time ago that the show writers really have no idea what the Catholic religion is or stands for, and they screwed up royally, if that wasn't their intention from the start.

Even so. Cas is adorkable. And terribly underappreciated.

Nargothrond cannot stand slash. It is gross, disgusting, and demeaning. Sue me. FYI, if you hate slash and are cruising through her 'favorite stories' be advised that some of them might include slash because she hasn't had the time to proofread them all. It's more like a bookmarking system for later reading so tread with caution, k?

If you have problems with any of these opinions, or are emotionally triggered, PM your complaints to Nargon's inbox, whereupon they will be immediately deleted. However, feel free to come to her with any real complaints you may have, or writing advice, or even if you just want to chat with someone. She doesn't mind talking to people! She also doesn't bite unless you do first. Promise.

Also, Nargothrond should quit referring to herself in the third person.

Have fun storming the castle.

*Tolkien's Legendarium: The Ultimate Compendium*

This is the ultimate community for lovers of the Lord of the Rings, the Silmarillion, the Hobbit, and other legends from Professor Tolkien's works. I have labored over it for many a day, sloshing through the muck and brain-damaging filth of slash and yaoi for the sake of compiling this treasury of excellent, funny, angsty, well-written fanfictions for your convenience, and so that you can retain some brain cells. You're welcome, mortals. Among this collection are some of the more famous, classy-type or flat-out hilarious fanfictions that you may have heard of or read, or should read, such as:

Summary: After fifteen years of fruitlessly searching for the creature called Gollum, Gandalf forsook the hunt. Though Aragorn persevered for a time, tracking his quarry on the marches of Mordor, he too despaired at last and began his homeward journey...

Summary: Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. The Silm you read when you are not really reading the Silm. Missing all the boring bits.

Summary: When young prince Legolas is sent as an envoy to a neighboring kingdom, things quickly go from bad to worse when treachery rears its ugly head. There are dangerous and deadly things going on in the seemingly innocent realm of Dorolyn and it is up to Legolas and a mysterious stranger to sort things out before an evil is unleashed upon an unsuspecting land. R & R please.

Summary: COMPLETE. Winner of MC Award for Story of the Year. The greatest of kings is overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility and the greatest of friendships is threatened by an unexpected challenge emerging from the shadows of the past.

Summary: COMPLETE Morgoth and Varda are playing a little game. Morgoth's weapon: Mary Sues. Varda's weapon: Reality. Rated for violence and Vala OOCness.

Summary: Honouring their ancient promise, many Elves never left Middle-Earth's shores - though the situation is not without its problems. Aragorn's latest descendant doesn't believe in Elves, for starters. But then again, Lindir never believed in anything but music, and Legolas certainly never expected to like Instagram quite this much.

...And many, many, many more. If you are new to the fandom (but let's be serious, guys, WHO IS THESE DAYS?) nonetheless, if you are new to the fandom, welcome! Kick back, relax, grab a Bud Lite (I'm kidding about the Bud Lite, if you value your life, do not drink Bud Lite it is disgusting) and enjoy the untold tales of our favorite Elves, Rangers, Hobbits, Dwarves, and others.

I for, one, highly, highly recommend you visit Araloth the Random's profile. Seriously. The stories there are awesome. You will not regret it.

I wish to see Aslan shake his mane, To help destroy Isildur's Bane, To soar high upon a dragon's back, To sail the seven seas with Captain Jack, To take lessons with Professor Dumbledore, To fight battles until evil's no more. All this I wish to do and see, If I could just escape reality. -Maethorelen

And here's a little poem about being a writer. Enjoy!

With paper, a pen, and a healthy hand

I can take myself to faraway lands

I express myself when others dare not try

I understand in ways that others deny

I live in in a place so far but near

With heroes I love, and villains I fear

Lives are guided beneath my pen

When lost, turn a page and begin again

Beneath a swooping endless sky

A reader, a writer, a dreamer am I

Living happily in a world only I can see

Just paper, a pen and ink and me.