A little while ago, I wrote a short story as a birthday gift for
randy_o. With his permission, I am now sharing that gift with you. This takes place in my I Dhaerlend Dadui story!verse, for those familiar with my two distinct storylines.
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Actually, Avathar is a canon location - it sits outside the Pelóri on the east coast of Valinor, to the south of the Calacirya. Maps will disagree as to just how wide an area it is from coast to mountains, but I'm positing that they incorporate enough land to need exploring and/or settling.
I Dhaerlend Dadui, on top of being the name of the pivotal novel of that entire storyline, is Sindarin for "The Second Great Journey". If one considers that the First Great Journey was Oromë getting the Elves to come to Aman, the Second such journey would take place in Aman itself, but go "elsewhere".
The novel currently sits at 85K+ words, and I'm now working on Chapter 12. It's a mammoth undertaking, with a huge cast of characters - and several of my "published" stories are part of it: "Light Fingers", "Elladaniel", "In The House of Elrond", "Foundlings", "Along Came A Spider" are the longer works that "fit".
At my website, I have all the stories that belong to the storyline organized together, fwiw...
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For some reason, I had pictured that the Second Great Journey would be to an island or land not far from Aman/Valinor itself; but that you say takes place in Aman itself is VERY intriguing to say the least! :)
85,000 words??? Whew! I can't count that high! :D LOL Dare I ask how many chapters you think it will be before it is completed? And can we call it your Magnus Opus? ;) And fwiw, I can't wait to not only see this opus, but to see Changeling as well...will any of the characters from the previously mentioned stories be mentioned in passing in the novel amongst the characters there? Just wondered...
Hugs,
Vanime
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All in all, as I fill in gaps in the storyline now, I will make use of characters I've already created and/or events that I've already written as if it were the current story's back-history. When time permits, I'll probably go back and make minor edits to ensure continuity over the entire arc - or at least do so at Bennas Aeärwen.
And when the time comes, if needed, Ninniach from this tale will play her part too, as will her mother. It will be a consistent storyline that doesn't contradict itself along the way. Yes, I suppose this would constitute a Magnum Opus.
And FWIW, "Along Came a Spider" isn't so much about spiders per se as it's the story of Ungoliant, told from *her* perspective, where she relates the events of the First Age from the Silmarillion. I honestly think there will only be one or two spots that might tweak at your arachniphobia. It is, honestly, the most philosophical story I've ever written - and I'm quite proud of it. Give it a try - just the first chapter - and see what you think, OK?
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If you know my private email - or can get a personal message to me here - I have a suggestion for you. Drop me a line.
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Just sent you an email using my yahoo account. Hope you get it!
Hugs,
Vanime
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