Éowyn is an endlessly fascinating character to me. This is her story, to my mind. Chapter 1 how she became a shieldmaiden. This story will eventually merge with my story of Faramir, "Bound by Duty; Bound by Joy" where they meet. It is her story in that story arc.

Thranduil reflects on the actions that caused Legolas to leave Mirkwood to travel to Imladris to deliver the news that Gollum has escaped. It has almost been a year since he seen his son. Much has happened in the North during the Ring War. Most of all he is heartsick awaiting a reunion with his youngest son. Chapter 6, 11 and contain a small amount of battle violence.

A continuation of my Winter Solstice stories written on and posted on the Solstice. Young Pippin, now living in Great Smials, finds different kinds of Joy on this Yule, joys that stay with him all his life.