Philosophizes
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In Equal Measure by Philosophizes for starlightwalking, JazTheBard
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
15 May 2025
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There's a balance to tragedy and eucatastrophe. Even Marred, Arda was made with goodwill and divine grace - there is love and mercy and forgiveness even for those that would not accept it, even for those who don't yet realize they need it.
So sometimes you get the second chance you didn't ask for.
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- Part 1 of Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure
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Joy and Sorrow by Philosophizes
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
02 May 2025
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In the first year of the Fourth Age, after three thousand one hundred and thirty-eight unhappy, furious, grieving years of being reborn into an Aman that has been trying very hard to pretend that everything is absolutely fine ever since Morgoth was banished from the world, Fingon the Valiant walked through the Door of Night into the Void to seek the fëa of Maedhros, Kinslayer, Self-Slain, who hated himself so much upon the moment of his death that he chose Everlasting Darkness voluntarily.
He left behind an extended family who is shocked and appalled to learn of this decision - and that Námo the Doomsman was the one holding the Door open for him.
Or: The last time one of the House of Finwë fell at the hands of a Vala in Aman, the Silmarillion happened.
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- Part 2 of Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure
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Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure Supplemental Materials by Philosophizes
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
02 May 2025
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A collection of references and additional information for this series
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- Part 3 of Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure
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The Darkness at The Heart of Man by Philosophizes for Siana
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
25 Dec 2022
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“That’s easy enough.” Sauron nodded at Fingon, “I want this one.”
“No,” said Maedhros, the same moment Maglor said “why?” Fingon’s own voice was stuck in his throat.
“He’s late for his wedding,” said Sauron.
-chapter 6 of Under The Red Flag
A story about entitlement; or, How Fëanor Set Morgoth On Fingon
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A take on Origins, from Zevran's point of view.
Or: a man who has no model for emotional honesty meets a man who cares very much and will not pretend he doesn't.
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- Part 1 of Wardens of Ferelden
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Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure by Philosophizes
Fandom The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
14 May 2025
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Wardens of Ferelden by Philosophizes
Fandom Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening
27 Jun 2020
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- 7
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Alexandria 'Verse by Kila9Nishika, Philosophizes
Fandom Captain America (Movies), Iron Man (Movies), Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man - All Media Types, The Amazing Spider-Man (Movies - Webb)
02 Dec 2015
- Words:
- 104,625
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- 3
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- 6
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SHIELD Classifieds by Philosophizes
Fandom Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV), Marvel Cinematic Universe
12 Feb 2014
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- 2
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- 1
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Gotham Pride street party meet at your local Denny’s no invite needed!!! by natcat5
Fandom Batman (Comics), Batman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics)
15 Jun 2026
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Mr. Moonsong (song me a moon) by natcat5
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), DCU (Comics)
13 Jul 2025
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Tim and Bernard debate the definition of madness.
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getting goodbye by froot__loopity
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Red Robin (Comics)
19 Mar 2026
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Tim Wayne dies, brutally, on the floor of a convenience store with spilled soda and a terrified brother.
Then- he wakes up. As a five year old’s imaginary friend.
It really shouldn’t be a surprise when that firestorm of a child determines that her best friend needs to see his family one last time
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Bookmarked by Philosophizes
03 Jul 2022
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The holidays are Tim's most favorite time of year.
He doesn't mean that like most people mean it, where they say "holidays," but they really only celebrate the one, and all the others are just happening at the same time. Tim celebrates ALL the holidays.
He's usually very good at keeping the various family tradition stories straight, too. He's been Jewish; he's been Christian; he's been pagan; he's been Muslim. Sometimes all at the same time. But this year...well, this year the Waynes are suddenly getting involved, and Tim starts to realize how hard it is to keep stories straight and less-than-stellar upbringings hidden when people are actually listening to you.
It's weird, Tim decides. And he's not sure he likes it.
(A year in the life of Tim Drake, as told through the various holiday parties of the Gotham elite and the unexpected lessons on privilege, bias, and various -isms that come with 'em. And maybe a little bit of friendship and understanding along the way, since we all know this has to end with Tim joining the Batfam early, right?)
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Bookmarked by Philosophizes
16 Jun 2026
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yourself or someone like you by suzukiblu
Fandoms: My Adventures with Superman (Cartoon), Superboy (Comics), Superman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics)
17 May 2024
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"Crap!" the food truck worker shrieks in alarm. "Don't hurt him, Superman, he's just a kid!"
Clark . . . pauses, then looks up from the kid that he is currently pinning into the street as said kid struggles underneath him.
"'Hurt him'?" he asks in reflexive confusion, and then realizes how batting a teenager around like a person-shaped cat toy and pinning him to the street hard enough to crack it probably actually looks to an outside observer.
. . . um.
Whoops.
"Um," he starts awkwardly, and then the kid slips his pin while he's distracted and throws his arms around his neck with a gleeful laugh and a bright grin.
"Dad!" he crows triumphantly, and hugs Clark harder than literally anyone has ever hugged him before.
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Bookmarked by Philosophizes
15 Jun 2026