Because this section is a dictionary-style list of entries, the prompts are instead based on the words themselves. If you have access to a copy of The Silmarillion, you can choose your own prompts from the index. If you do not have access, some options are listed.
Come up for a reason why a particular item or person had a particular name. For example, Aeglos, the spear of Gil-galad: The name translates to “Snow-point”.
Many characters have titles which might not be entirely explained, such as Fingon being referred to as ‘Valiant’ prior to his deeds in Middle-earth. Explain the origin of the title in your work.
Some characters have multiple names, like Finrod Felagund, and use different names for different reasons. Either use an alternate name for a character as your prompt, or make up a new moniker for that character and utilize that as your prompt.
Come up for a reason why a particular item or person had a particular name. For example, Aeglos, the spear of Gil-galad: The name translates to “Snow-point”.
Many characters have titles which might not be entirely explained, such as Fingon being referred to as ‘Valiant’ prior to his deeds in Middle-earth. Explain the origin of the title in your work.
Some characters have multiple names, like Finrod Felagund, and use different names for different reasons. Either use an alternate name for a character as your prompt, or make up a new moniker for that character and utilize that as your prompt.
Each day, three prompts will be offered. These are influenced by the story The Silmarillion. The first prompt will be a direct quote from the book, the second will be a micro tidbit from that particular section, and the third will be a more generalized prompt inspired by the happenings, but meant to allow for creations outside of the realm of The Silmarillion.
You can create and share anywhere; we suggest using the tag B2MEM2021 or just B2MEM if you're running out of characters. You are also encouraged to add your creation to the Back to Middle-earth Month 2021 Collection at AO3.
You can create and share anywhere; we suggest using the tag B2MEM2021 or just B2MEM if you're running out of characters. You are also encouraged to add your creation to the Back to Middle-earth Month 2021 Collection at AO3.