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Winter Hill by FormlessVoidbeast, Thorinsmut (FormlessVoidbeast), werpiper
Fandom: The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
24 Apr 2022
Summary
Winter Hill, Boston, 1920-1933
Prohibition is in full swing. Organized crime flourishes, but even the most vicious gangs must take care.
They dare not forget the stories about the 'little folk', the 'good neighbors' who live among them. Everyone knew someone who swore they saw a little old lady (looked like your granny with a beard!) get hit by a car, only to stand up and throw the car clear across the road before dusting off and carrying on with her shopping. Tales of burst chains, and handprints in iron doors, where a prisoner had been held. Horror stories of someone pumping a body full of lead, but the intended victim ran straight up the line of fire and strangled the life out of the shooter before bleeding out.
and worse.
Durin's Boys run roughshod over the mannish gangs, distributing liquor and buying back a little of the glory they left behind in the old world. The Ri brothers make excellent alcohols, and Nori sells them at a premium price. Bifur the toymaker delivers to a few select clients through the city, and hosts parties like you would not believe.
Prohibition is just an opportunity to those who keep to the old ways, and live by the old laws.
Do not forget the little folk.
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