The Middle-earth College AU meme

[galion]

The Middle-earth College Life AU meme

Congrats, you've been accepted to college / university! Or maybe you work there? Maybe you're even the President or a Dean of studies! Either way - there's classes to attend or teach, parties to go to, and fraternities/sororities to belong to. Cheer for the sports team, and don't forget about extra curricular activities.

1. Comment with a character, with a sentence or two to explain how they fit into this AU
2. Format is flexible! Action, Phones, IMs, etc. (It's a meme, do what is most fun for you!)
3. ???
4. Profit.

Shire institute of Culinary Arts: Aspiring chefs, look no further. A wide variety of specialty degrees are available, but it's best known for their potato program. Dorms are said to be "cozy", but the meal plan is next to none. The typical "freshman 15" here is expanded to the "freshman 30," but no one seems to mind.	Rivendell University and Teaching Hospital: You might know that Rivendell's medical program it top notch, but you might not know that it also has a robust music program as well. It boasts a diverse student body and easy admittance process. The dorms are next to none, with full meal plan, entertainment, and laundry service.	University of Caras Galadhon: This university is so exclusive, that only students and staff know how to even get to the campus. Needless to say, their athletic teams never have home games. Extracurricular activities include boating and archery. All dorms begin on the 10th floor.
Woodland U: Literally spelled Woodland "U" because half their applicants can't spell "university." All students are required to be on one of the athletics teams. Known for its party scene. Their rival is the nearby Erebor Trade School. It's motto is "We will endure" because many of it's students stay much longer than the usual four year plan.	Erebor Trade School: Anyone hoping to become a craftsman or jeweler aspires admittance to this school. Tuition used to be rather high before a massive campus fire and a change of administration. Remodeling is ongoing. Erebor encourages drinking, even though half its students are miners.	Gondor Military Academy: Used to be a more prestigious institution until the neighborhood appeal changed by the nearby Mt. Doom's expansion and construction. Recently subject to rumors about the president losing touch with the needs of the students.
Rohan Agricultural College: Probably the smallest and least expensive school in Middle-earth. Sister school to Gondor Military Academy, and known for its equestrian program and rural location. The dorms and meal plans here are said to be lacking.	Mt Doom College: Recently had a resurgence in numbers, Mt. Doom is known for its aggressive recruiting policy and strict dress code. Now has a campus at Orthanc, which used to be an independent institution.	Two Trees Seminary: This university can boast that it's faculty are all at the top of their fields. Known for it's idyllic location, Two Trees has a very strict moral code, but most students who enroll never leave campus. The Dormitory is located in the building simply known as "The Halls."

Comments

[bythewaves]

Well I can hardly go out in this either can I? It's fine they're just a bit dirty.

[ Maglor they're so covered in dirt it's impossible to tell what the original colour was ]

[shortesthighking]

If we washed those, they'd fall apart. We'll call Elrond, he's about your size.

[bythewaves]

They would not! [ No they totally would ]

[ Just for a moment, a flicker of fear, of madness ]

Does he have to know they're for me?

[shortesthighking]

Not necessarily. Of course, that's if he doesn't find out before we get around to asking him. He does have foresight, you know.

[bythewaves]

[ a wistful smile ]

He does. I think he knew, that we were going to leave them that day. I... I suppose I don't mind if its Elrond.

[ I owe him that much ]

[shortesthighking]

[Fingon nods and reaches for his phone]

Russa went to his wedding, you know. We're godparents.

[bythewaves]

Really? [ He brightens ] Did you go? What was it like? And godparents? How many?

[shortesthighking]

I went, yes. We have video and photos. He has twin boys and a daughter.

[bythewaves]

Twin boys? [ amusement ] I hope they are as much of a trial to him as they were to us. And a daughter too!

[ a soft sigh ] I am... so glad he is happy.

[shortesthighking]

Maedhros has taught the twins everything he knows, and little Arwen takes after her grandmother--Artanis.

[bythewaves]

Everything? [ eyebrow goes up ] Oh dear~

Ah... he married Artanis' daughter? Huh. Their daughter must be the most adorable terror.

[shortesthighking]

Oh, Elbereth you have no idea. Absolute horror, but so precious and lovable.

[bythewaves]

Oh dear [ he manages a soft laugh ] And she doubtless knows her power and uses it to her best advantage, I do not doubt.

So? Who babysits the most often?

[shortesthighking]

Artanis. She adores her grandchildren.

[bythewaves]

Ahhh, a good choice. She knows all the tricks, having played them all on us, and will doubtless be better able to resist.

What of the rest of the family?

[shortesthighking]

[Fingon fills Maglor in as he serves lunch, telling him about Celebrimbor and his crazy ex, the incident with Thingol's daughter, and other, happier stories.]

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor listens, and bit by bit, the wary hunch of his shoulders leaves him, and the lonely madness in his eyes settles, the smiles coming more true ]

I am glad. It sounds as if everyone is doing well.