The polls for the
Many Paths to Tread 2015 Tree and Flower Awards are now open.
Below the cut are all of the eligible nominations. There were still a few duplicates and previous winner nominations that had to be cut, and also we had to change some of the nominations into a different category.
There was only one nominations in Characterization: Theoden. "Dogs of the Golden Hall" by nautika was moved from the Characterization category to Genre: Alternative Universe.
There were several changes to the various Art subcategories. Some of the pieces were not in the sub-category for which they were nominated; moving those meant that other sub-categories had to also move to keep others viable. So here is how they were shifted: "Polymer Clay Projects" by Dreamflower was moved to the Traditional sub-category; "Probably Ritual" by Rhymer and "The Elder Oak" were moved to Special Categories: Favorite Illustration of a Story; and the subcategories of Digital and Photomanip were combined into Art: Digital or Photomanip. This left only two in the Mixed Media subcategory, and since neither of those were traditional they also were moved into the Digital or Photomanip category. This was not ideal, but it was the best way we could think of to shuffle them around. So if you were the nominator of any of these, that is why you will not find them where they were originally placed. It did end up with a person having two nominations in the same sub-category, however that was a mod decision and not their fault.
The nomination list is posted here with the links to the stories. If you want to read a story before voting, you may use these links. The poll did not allow for us to incorporate links into the ballots.
Many Paths to Tread 2015 Tree and Flower Award Nominations
Many Paths to Tread 2015 Tree and Flower Award Nominations
Nominations for the Category of Races:
Favorite Story featuring Elves
Beyond The Sea by Keiliss The Musician by MakalaureShades of the immortal by LevadeNew Friends by YsilmeWing-Bone Whistle by Wormwood Favorite Story featuring Men
Let Us Now Praise Famous Men by RhymerSmoke and Mirrors, by MakalaureThe Ties that Bind by Linda HoylandSnowballs by HimringA Quiet Drift of Petals by sian22Hands Wide Open by Elleth Favorite Story featuring Dwarves
In a Dusty Corner by ShireboundCelebrimbor looks in Kheled-zaram by HimringTreasures by Linaewen Favorite Story featuring Hobbits
Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands by ShireboundUncertainty regarding Lordliness by LarnerThe Would-Be Mariner by ZdenkaStories, Familiar and Rare by LarnerFinding Courage by Dana Favorite Story featuring Other Races or Beings
Memento Mori by My Blue RoseThe Gig in the Sky by MakalaureLong Swift Lines, in Winged Voices: Birds of Middle-earth by Himring Nominations categorized by Types of Work
Favorite Novel
The Shadow of War by RhymerThe Fourth Son II by The EntAnd Morgoth Trembled by Zhie Favorite Drabble or Drabble Series
Freedom by LarnerFables of Faramir and family by Linda Hoyland Learning to love by Linda HoylandUnexpected aspects of Motherhood by curiouswombatThe Voices of Silence by Rhapsody Favorite Fixed-Length-Ficlet Other than Drabble
Arrival by NessWhat He Could Recall by DreamflowerTelpelindë, by Silver TrailsRelief by Linda Hoyland Favorite Work-in-Progress
An Excess of Weather by NathUnto the ending of the world by NathDanger in Ithilien by Linda Hoyland The Invasion by Dreamflower Favorite Vignette
The Perils of Fame by Linda HoylandA New Life by LarnerDevious Council by RhapsodyLeaves of Grass by FoxRaferThe Watchtower by Ness Favorite Poetry
Light and Labor Past by Zdenka O Beauty! by Linda HoylandGilraen leaves for Rivendell by HimringA Love Song to Middle-Earth in Spring by Himring Favorite Non-fiction
Friendship on the Quest by Kathy GGood vs. Evil in the Lord of the Rings by LinaewenAnatomy of the Ring-bearer by LarnerHealth Care in Gondor and Rohan by Marta Favorite Art: Traditional
Kingly Portrait by RS9Sam, in: Character Sketches, by Tarlo the WandererGandalf Recieves Narya by Elf of cavePolymer Clay Bag End Projects by Dreamflower Favorite Art: Photomanip or Digital
Beautiful, in: Petal by ArmarielSunset by NathTawarwaith Tales by EllethWhile these Visions did Appear by OshunThe Sun-maiden's raiment by Rhapsody Nominations for stories categorized by Source material:
Favorite Story set in The Silmarillion
Bright Things by ZdenkaLike a Shooting Star, Leaping Skywards by KeilissLike the Voice of an Old Friend by Himring Favorite Story set in The Hobbit
Dream Feast by Dreamflower, Larner, KathyGContrasts in Character by LarnerA Favor Asked by Larner Favorite Story set in The Lord of the Rings
Whither goest thou? by sian22The Trouble with Chestnuts, by Dreamflower, Larner, Linda Hoyland, Raksha The Demon, Shirebound, Linaewen, periantariThe Undiscovered Country by Linda HoylandA Moment of Connection by Larner Favorite Post-Lord of the Rings stories (Using material from the Appendices and other works)
Winter's Balm by Sian22A Bridge Between by KarriNever Too Late by KeilissReturn to Rivendell by Linda Hoyland Favorite Story inspired by Peter Jackson's Movies of The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings
Celeborn's Gift by KarriRepeat by Pearl Took Sam's Cloak in He's Gotten to the Good Part by Shirebound Nominations in the Special Categories
Favorite Story featuring a New Author
Departure by NessCinderella in the White City by Shire Rosenonetheless by NessThe Longest Night by Hours Gone ByThe Last Green Leaf by Cassie Hughes Favorite Story with a Holiday Theme
Of Yule Past by TalullahFirst-Day Blessing by LinaewenA Holiday Feast by LarnerAdar Rhiw by Zhie Favorite Recipe!Fic
Mistress Butterbur and the Ranger by BaranduinOf Spices and Stewed Goat by RhymerTrial and Error, by YsilmeBroth With Herbs by LinaewenA Special Homecoming by DreamflowerStewing, by Tallulah Favorite Illustration of a story by an artist
Art for Gwaith i Innas Lain: Quenta Ambarmetto [Box] by Citrine2Evil Undone - artwork, by NathThe Elder Oak by thequickbrownfoxProbably Ritual by Rhymer Nominations categorized by Genre
Favorite Adventure
Overlooked by DanaA Dragon Cometh by KarriA Stranger in a Strange Land by Linda HoylandStrangers in a Strange Land by My Blue RoseTalismans by MP Brennan Favorite Alternate Universe Story
Not as was Intended by LarnerElenion Ancalima by NathRapunzel in Orthanc by Shire RoseDogs of the Golden Hall by nautika Favorite Crack!Fic
The Day We Met Master Salizidud by HuinareMaglor & Bugs Bunny in Three Sentence Fics: Tolkien by ZdenkaHewing Naught But Wood by Thundera Tiger Favorite Crossover
Cook Needed by Larner The evening consultation by Rhapsody Celebrating a Holiday by Pearl Took Favorite Drama
Grey in the Dark by RhymerSilken Peril by Linda HoylandThe Wheel Turns by KeilissCircles of the City by Linda Hoyland Favorite Family Story
Animalia by sian22The Oak's Secret by Linda HoylandWealth and Want by Linda HoylandFears in the Night by Tiny Teddy BearAlways tell me first by ZhieMissed Connections by Suzelle Favorite Fluff Story
The Gift of Dreaming by ShireboundA Tale of Two Dragons by Linda HoylandEstel's Unexpected Adventure by Linda HoylandWater, Wood and Stone by ZdenkaComfort by Dana Favorite Gapfiller
Redemption Begun by LarnerTo Seek for the Sword by My Blue RoseRoom at the Inn by Linda HoylandSeven Stones and Seven Stars and One White Tree by ShireboundA Spear in the Heart by BaranduinTwo Ladies of Rohan by Himring Favorite Humor Story
Of Herbs and Small Bunnies by RhymerDisruption by YsilmeThe Bunny of Doom by NerudhelThe Lay of Strider by Larner Favorite Romance
The Bride Price by sian22Like Pools of Shadow, in: Drabbles: The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales by ZdenkaThe Storm by Linda Hoyland Nominations for the Works categorised by Characterisation:
Favourite Characterisation of Aragorn
The Distant Shore by Linda HoylandArrow by My Blue RoseA Captain and a Cause by RhymerElessar by Himring Favorite Characterisation of Arwen
Letting Go the Fear by LarnerAnd in Hope by NathThe Gift by KarriBeneath the Birches by Linda Hoyland Favorite Characterisation of Bilbo
A Convivial Evening by DreamflowerSeeking Introductions by LarnerAn Evening at Whitwell by Dreamflower Favorite Characterisation of Boromir
Face of the Enemy by LinaewenForging a Path by RhymerCaptains and Pawns by sian22Of Ancestors and toothache by Linda Hoyland Favorite Characterisation of Denethor
Returned to his Proper Place by LarnerThe Best Laid Schemes by Linda HoylandPelendur's Folly by Marta Favorite Characterisation of Elrond
Following the Fellowship from Afar by LarnerSea Foam, Star Shine by MP brennanGetting to Know Him by OshunOf Him the Harper Sadly Sing by Zhie Favorite Characterisation of Éomer
Cushions by curiouswombatSiege - for Armariel by CeleritasThe Kings of the Golden Hall by ShireboundFaster, Higher, Stronger by Linda Hoyland Favorite Characterisation of Éowyn
Daughters, Sisters, Wives by RhymerHow The Maidens Got Their Swords by curiouswombatThe Reward by Ysilme Favorite Characterisation of Faramir
The Man Behind the King by LindahoylandHealing the Healers - RhymerThe Mystery of the Brown Ghost by LarnerSitting by a Wall in the Sun by Shirebound Favorite Characterisation of Fëanor
Ghosts by Silver TrailsLover Boy by MakalaureMaster Swordsmith by OshunFëanáro by Silver Trails Favorite Characterisation of Frodo
Frodo's A-maize-ing Garden by DreamflowerA Place to Work and Work to Do by LarnerThe Bookbinder and the Hobbit, by baranduinDealing with Bullies by Larner Favorite Characterisation of Galadriel
The Ship of Lothlorien, in Winged Voices: Birds of Middle-earth by HimringBarbarian by MakalaureMirror of World and Time by EllynnWhat Is, Was & Will Be by Tanis Favorite Characterisation of Gandalf
Great souls by DreamflowerWater Cold by baranduinThe King's Blessings by ShireboundThe Wizard and the Goatherd by MP brennan Favorite Characterisation of Gimli
Blind Clarity by Thundera TigerAll that glitters by sian22Hunting by Thundera TigerPendant by Armariel Favorite Characterisation of Glorfindel
Aragorn by Silver TrailsThat Which Does Not Kill Us...Or Does It? by Kaylee ArafinwielBeam Me Up, Glorfindel by Zhie Favorite Characterisation of Halbarad
Inheritance, by NathAt the Turning of the Year by SuzelleVoices in the Mist, by Linda HoylandAgainst the Darkness by Ness Favorite Characterisation of Legolas
In the Company of Hobbits by ShireboundThe People of the Stars by ShireboundThe Trouble with Good Intentions by Cassie HughesDismissing Shadows by NoldesseThe Grove by KarriIf Winter comes Linda Hoyland Favorite Characterisation of Merry
The Master and the King by RhymerA Stranger Grown by RhymerLessons in Leadership by LinaewenA Blessed Journey, by Shirebound Favorite Characterisation of Pippin
A Trusty Tune by VirtuellaA Lúthien Within the Shire by LarnerThain Peregrin: the First Days by Garnet TookThe Magic of a Wizard's Song by ShireboundSomewhat Grim to Look Upon, by Linda HoylandSilent Knight by Shirebound Favorite Characterisation of Sam
The Extraordinary Son by LarnerTater's Adventure by DreamflowerThe Master and the Gardener's Apprentice by DreamflowerTwo Hobbits by baranduin Favorite Characterisation of Saruman
Angandil's Strange Evening by HuinareKnowledge is for the Wise in Drabbles: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit by Zdenka Favorite Characterisation of Sauron
Discordant Symphony in: Short Accounts of Middle-earth by Nieriel RainaFoe and Friend by Zdenka Favorite Characterisation of a Son of Fëanor
Oath-Bound in: Marta's Mathoms - BMEM 2011 by MartaColour the Morning by MakalaureThe Starlit Sky by MakalaureAspects of Nerdanel 2 - Memories of Seven, by Erulisse Favorite Characterisation of Thorin's Company (including Thorin)
Oakenshield by Kapi LongbeardThoughts on the Road in: Back to Middle-Earth Bingo by Arwen75Gandalf, the Instigator of Mad Careers (in Through the Eyes of Maia and Wizard) by LarnerColourful Company by Rhapsody Favorite Characterisation of a member of the House of Finwë
Betrayal by Silver TrailsMother's Love by TalullahUlmo's Palace by Oshun Favorite Characterisation of a resident of Doriath
Damask and Dark by ZdenkaWindborne by KeilissDesire, unfulfilled by NathDaeron nails it by Tallulah Favorite Characterisation of a member of the Ainur
The Fire in his Eyes by Silver TrailsHallowed Waters by CerthWith a cold rush of blood by RhapsodyStar-queen's Servant by Zdenka Favorite Characterisation of a Numenorean
Reprieve by HimringIsilmë's Gift by TalullahEt Eärello Andorenna utúlien by Nath Favorite Story featuring an Original Character
Trials of Manhood by RhymerHunter and hunted by Linda HoylandIn His Hands by RhymerBeorn's Wife by Himring Favorite Story featuring a Minor Canon Character
The Shepherd by sian22To Take what You Like by LarnerA Shortcut to Disaster by DreamflowerThe Rod and the Crown, by Linda HoylandStill Standing by Alma HeartA Kindred Heart by Oshun Here are the links to the ballots:
Voting Poll, Part 1: Includes Races, Types of Work, Sources, Special Categories, and Genres Voting Poll, Part 2: Characterizations Voting is open until September 28!