JRR Tolkien – Lord of the Rings
Denethor
The Burial of the Dead by Altariel
Bleak, beautifully-written picture of Denethor's descent into madness, mingling present and past, and steeped in the imagery of TS Eliot
[Added 18/10/2002; Character Piece; 1000-2500; JRR Tolkien – Lord of the Rings; Characters: Denethor, Faramir, Boromir]
Father and Sons by Dwimordene
Division and despair among the Steward's family, as the Shadow over Gondor grows deeper. A thoughtful novel, with precisely observed characters and rich details of Minas Tirith life. That Which Remains Us forms a moving short sequel, inspired by a challenge to write Denethor's poetry
[Added 18/10/2002; Drama; >50,000; JRR Tolkien – Lord of the Rings; Characters: Boromir, Faramir, Denethor, Imrahil]
The King is Dead by Altariel
Denethor teaches his younger son to play chess. A well-characterised and beautifully written vignette that made me smile. Illustrated by Kasiopea
[Added 09/09/2003; Character Piece; 1000-2500; JRR Tolkien – Lord of the Rings; Characters: Denethor, Faramir]
The Sickle of the Valar by Altariel
Wordsmithing at its best marks this vignette on the burden of grief and the possibility for renewal. Written for the Stargazers challenge
[Added 16/12/2003; Character Piece; <1000; JRR Tolkien – Lord of the Rings; Characters: Denethor, Faramir, Adrahil]
Spirits of the House by Altariel
'A Christmas Carol' has probably spawned more fanfic than any other Victorian novel, but this ingenious story is my favourite version so far
[Added 06/07/2004; Drama; 6000-20,000; JRR Tolkien – Lord of the Rings; Characters: Denethor, Faramir, Boromir, Gandalf, Peregrin Took, Adrahil, Finduilas, Minor; Crossover]