Author's Note:

I mentioned some stories that belong to fine writers, and I should give them their due.

1. The lovely adventurer at Ered Luin is Evangeline Took from the story "Home" by missharleyquinn

2. The mysterious shield maiden is Eniredis from the story "Portent of Exile" by Lizzie Oakenshield

3. Dwalin's little hobbit lass is Posey Baggins from the story "His Little Flower" by IAmcozy

4. Fili's love interest is Poppy from the story "Follow On" by Many Impossible Things

5. Kili's first love interest mentioned is Aira from the story "Home is Where the Heart Is" by photogirl894

6. Kili's second love interest is Lark from the story "Shifting Wings" by Crazy-Freaky-Anonymous-Author