July is almost over and that means it's high time to announce the theme for the August challenge. Next month, the topic will be Elven Realms.

For many of us, Tolkien's world is so fascinating because of the detailed geography and because of the fantastic creatures. In August, Teitho will focus on elves and their realms and kingdoms. This, of course, includes Rivendell, Mirkwood or Lothlorien. However, you could just as well write about Valinor, about Gondolin or about an elven civilization that was unknown until you discovered it!

This is a wonderful possibility to write about travel or about different cultures. The theme also gives you the opportunity to write about myth, legend or reality. You could even try and depict how and where elves might live today in our world. You could write a story exclusively with and about elves, or you could have an outsider discover their secrets.

And here are the winners:

A Family Affair by Elven Fforesydd
An Ordinary Day by Ninfea
Apocrypha: A Fugitive Gleam by Ria
Celebration of Life by Valante
Dance in the Moonlight by KyMahalei 2nd place
Stranger at the Gates by Linda Hoyland 3rd place
The Sixt Clan by Aiedail Wing
The Song of Aragorn and Arwen by Mirach 3rd place
What He Sees by musicalsarelife
Within a Dark Wood by Marchwriter 1rst place

Your Teitho-moderators,
Alina & Michelle