Denethorfan fiction

Character · 5,235 works

Denethor turns up in 446 works open to everyone here. The average one runs about 10,900 words. Read any of them in your browser, save it as an EPUB, or listen to it.

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The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types+3

The Hands of the King

by Lady_Branwyn

"The Pyre of Denethor" with a different twist. Alternate universe, inspired by a visit to a museum exhibit of medieval reliquaries and relics.

Teen 796 words 1 ch Complete 8 kudos

Siege of Gondor · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Alternate Universe · Ficlet· +1 more

Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

Ash and Smoke The

by Isis

This is the story of Denethor, last of the ruling Stewards of Gondor. You say you know this one already? Maybe you do, and maybe you don't.

Teen 1.9k words 1 ch Complete 6 kudos

Remix · Community: remixredux07

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

In Defence of Good Lord

by Noldo

Denethor, last ruling steward of Gondor, is a widely misunderstood and maligned character. This short essay attempts to set the record straight about the man.

General 2.1k words 2 ch Complete 5 kudos

3rd Age - The Stewards · Critical Essay · Canon - Solves frequent reader complaint · Characters - Family Dynamics· +3 more

Lord of the Rings (Novel)

Birthright

by Marta

Denethor would have made a fine second-son; but that was not to be his fate.

General 554 words 1 ch Complete 4 kudos

Vignette

Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien+1

The Weight On His

by were_lemur

Denethor was never certain when he started wearing mail.

General 100 words 1 ch Complete 4 kudos

Drabble · Back to Middle-Earth Month · Character Study

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

Dear Denethor

by Cyberwulf

Family problems? Let the Steward of Gondor offer you his advice!

General 1.1k words 1 ch Complete 4 kudos

Humor · War of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

Burning

by Salsify_LotR

Denethor reflects as he prepares Faramir for the pyre.

General 500 words 1 ch Complete 3 kudos

War of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

The Stewards Burden

by Zdenka

Denethor considers the palantír and his sons. (Double drabble.)

General 200 words 1 ch Complete 3 kudos

Gondor · Third Age · B2MeM 2012

Lord of the Rings (2001 2002 2003)+1

A Man Alone

by Marta

Denethor muses on how he became the man he is. 2nd Place --- Races: Men: General, 2009 MEFAs

Teen 753 words 1 ch Complete 3 kudos

Childhood · Coming of Age · Gap Filler · Vignette

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

Denethor Poetry

by Llinos

Four limericks about Denethor and a Father's Day Card from Faramir - rather sad really.

General 254 words 2 ch Complete 3 kudos

3rd Age - The Stewards · Humor · Writing - Good use of humor

Lord of the Rings (Novel)

Speak All the Words

by satismagic

A vignette that explores the character of Denethor son of Ecthelion.

General 2.1k words 1 ch Complete 3 kudos

Canon-Compliant · Drama · Tragedy · Character Study

The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types

Fire and Ice

by Morgyn Leri (morgynleri)

Flames roar in his heart and his mind, and he orders the pyre to be made so they may surround his flesh as well.

Teen 239 words 1 ch Complete 2 kudos

GFY · Don’t copy to another site

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

Water and Flame

by Marta

Denethor ponders the future of the West after a bout with the palantir. Semi-finalist at the 2004 Mithril Awards for Best Poetry – short form.

General 148 words 1 ch Complete 2 kudos

War of the Ring · Poetry

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

Obedience

by Avon7

A terzanelle written by Denethor about what he requires - and what is required of him (but the inability to scan is mine not his, of course.)

General 242 words 1 ch Complete 2 kudos

War of the Ring · Poetry · Plot - Bittersweet · Plot - Disturbing/frightening/unsettling· +3 more

Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

Pet Rock

by Nath

The result of a late night/early morning email exchange: the true story of a man and his pet rock, and how they changed the world of winter sports.

General 1.3k words 1 ch Complete 2 kudos

Humor

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

Ascension

by fileg

For the Denethor Poetry Challenge, a terzanelle that questions the futile nature of waiting for redemption.

General 275 words 1 ch Complete 2 kudos

3rd Age - The Stewards · Poetry · Canon - Enhances original · Characters - New interpretation· +10 more

Lord of the Rings (2001 2002 2003)+2

Water and Flame

by Marta

Denethor ponders the future of the West after a bout with the palantir.

Teen 82 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

Poetry · Angst

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

Repose Earned Words

by maranya14

In response to the WWI poets challenge. A glimpse into the mind of Denethor, son of Ecthelion, in the last days of the War of the Ring, featuring the words of A.E.Housman.

General 1.7k words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

3rd Age - The Stewards · Drama · Canon - Engaging gap-filler · Characters - Family Dynamics· +14 more

The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien

White Tree Under Moon

by Lady Masterblott

My Haiku Style Answer to the Denethor Poetry challenge

General 17 words 1 ch Complete 1 kudos

3rd Age - The Stewards · Poetry