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the lord of the sith
महाकवि
the great poet
for those who read my fic sirivennela, i have finally decided to post this series of how sauron keeps changing his form throughout the series (even though i never finished the series, but do not fear, i will not leave without completing it.)
terms to remember- a fanar refers to a corporeal body used by a maia or vala.
taglist- @aarasiswear, @herawell
also, srry for not frequently updating sirivennela, i will try to update sooner, same for song drabbles and navarasa drabbles as well.
and if you have any doubts regarding this post (except why sauron takes up a female fanar at some point, since answering them would be giving out spoilers) pls do ask them in the comments, i will try my level best to answer.
ps: i updated the list after fully fleshing out somethings that will later be revealed in sirivennela, and have added more forms, and made sure that the ones that are more maia like are here and the cat and the others are going to be in anther post, so those who saw it check it again
so, here goes, the list of sauron's innumerable forms:
the smith and liutenent consort of melkor- cody fern
The Kanakadhaara Stotram is the very first Stotram composed by Adi Shankaracharya. Once, when he was a boy of just six, he went to seek alms from a poor Brahmin lady who had little to give. She gave him an amla, having nothing else to offer. Moved by her generosity, Adi Shankara composed the Kanakadhaara Stotram in praise of Maa Lakshmi, who descended to Earth and showered the poor lady with mountains of wealth 🧡✨
i know shankara jayanthi (vaishaka shukla panchami) ended on may the 2nd, but i just found the baby shankara in this so cute, but still it's vajrotsava bharathi, hence i can reblog
From dragons and werewolves to ents, eagles, and wargs — Middle-earth is filled with creatures drawn from deep myth. You can explore the beasts of Tolkien's world or borrow from outside lore: unicorns, selkies, kelpies, or kitsune. Are they protectors or predators, cursed or divine?
Day 2 | December 2nd | Gods and Mythologies
Tolkien’s Valar echo ancient pantheons. This is your day for gods, creators, prophets, angels, and archetypes — inspired by Norse, Greek, Hindu, Abrahamic, or other mythologies. Explore the Ainur, the Music of the Spheres, the afterlife, fate, and the mythic grandeur of Aman.
Day 3 | December 3rd | Fairytales
Tolkien called The Hobbit “a fairy story.” Retell classic fairytales in Middle-earth, or create your own: riddles in the dark, changelings, talking animals, curses, and transformations. Incorporate tales from around the world and reflect the many cultures of Arda.
Day 4 | December 4th | Arthuriana
Knights, castles, noble quests, betrayal, fate. Think of Aragorn’s return as king, the fall of Númenor as Camelot undone, or Galadriel as the Lady of the Lake. Explore themes of loyalty, exile, prophecy, and the weight of lineage. Wizards, swords, and star-crossed lovers welcome.
Day 5 | December 5th | Local Legends
From the Shire to Harad, every land in Arda has stories passed down in shadows. Write ghost tales told in Bree, riddles of the Rohirrim, or urban legends of Gondor. You can also bring in folklore from your own culture, region, or family — the tales your grandmother told, reimagined in Tolkien’s world.
Day 6 | December 6th | Epic Quests and Ancient Sagas
Inspired by Beowulf, the Odyssey, Mahabharata, and other foundational epics. Tell of great journeys, slaying of monsters, trials of strength and mind, exile, homecoming, or the cost of glory. How does the tale change depending on who tells it? What is forgotten, and what becomes legend?
Day 7 | December 7th | Objects and Relics
Heirlooms, magical tools, cursed treasures — Tolkien loved objects that carried meaning across generations. Explore named swords, Silmarils, palantíri, or lost rings. Or invent your own: charms, talismans, relics, and ancestral artifacts that tie memory and myth together.
For JRRT Native Languages Fest, I'd like to introduce Ponniyin Selvan, a historical fiction novel based on the period before the golden era of the Chozha Empire in Tamil Nadu. The story revolves around conspirators of other kingdoms tangled in a very personal manner to the lives of the Chozha royal family, and hence, trying to get revenge and power.
My favourite character from the series is Aditha Karikalan, the heir apparent to the Chozha throne. He's very tragic, and I can't help but draw many parallels with Boromir and him.
Both he and Boromir are heirs apparent to the respective positions held by their fathers. Their fathers have problems of their own, Aditha's father being an invalid with paralysis, and Denethor being, well, Denethor.
Each of them has a younger brother, who is considered the more gentle brother (and ends up getting the position originally meant for them).
Although Boromir's death isn't entirely connected with his lust for the Ring, it's a conclusion to his character, and there is no other way his character arc could've closed in the novel, considering the rest of the story.
And although Aditha didn't really die in the arms (or by the hands) of his lover-turned-enemy-because-he-killed-her father-thinking-it-was-her-lover-but-he-was-going-to-kill-him-anyway-because-he-happened-to-be-the-enemy-king (because he didn't have any in history :P) fiction is, of course, romanticised. He died growing mad for her (at least in the movies). He begged her to run away with him and then killed himself in front of her.
Kind of sacrifice, really. Either of them had to die, and he killed himself. A bit like Boromir, who also sacrificed himself.
Their biggest tragedies, however, are their love for their kingdom, and their want to protect them. But this is where they differ; Boromir tries to take the ring from Frodo in hopes that he can save Gondor, and then repents and dies, protecting Merry and Pippin.
Aditha actually kills his ex-lover's father because, as mentioned above, he was the enemy king. He was doing it to protect his kingdom. Eventually he does go mad. And dies.
This is a little incoherent, actually, and I couldn't find any of Aditha's quotes that might relate to Boromir. Sucks to be travelling and writing all this off the top of my head. I did, however, remember the song that was composed for his funeral procession.
வீரா ராஜ வீர
சூரா தீர சூர
வீழா சோழ வீர
சீரார் ஞாலம் வாழ
வாராய் வாகை சூட
தொடுவோர் பகைப்போரை
நடுகல் சேர்க்கும் வீரா
மாறா காதல் மாறா
பூவோர் ஏங்கும் தீரா
பாவோர் போற்றும் வீரா
Romanised:
Veera raja veera
soora dheera soora
Veezha sozha veera
Seerar gnyalam vaazha
Vaaraai vaagai sooda
Thoduvor pagai porai
Nadukal serkkum veera
Maara kaadhal maara
Puvor yengum dheera
Pavor potrum veera
Meaning:
O royal warrior, O brave and strong one,
Invincible [chozha] warrior,
May your world prosper. Hail to your victory.
Those who dare to oppose you,
You send to their graves.
O, angel of undying love, Lovely damsels yearn for you.
We sing your glory, o brave one.
This is just the first stanza, but I think it fits him well, don't you?
@valar-did-me-wrong I thought you might be interested?
Also try Ladakh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Uttarakhand and Arunachal. These places are the most scenic and you would love it if you’re someone who appreciates nature and beautiful picturesque landscapes!
Have you read Ponniyin Selvan? And what did you think of Mani Ratnam's movie adaptations??
hello there,
yes it has been a while, and i am happy to see someone pop into my inbox.
and yes, i have read ponniyin selvan- a long time ago (i should read it again), and i am such a fan of kalki's writing (i read it in tamil since i know the language) and i adore the book so much (you can indeed see the ponniyin selvan references i make in my fic for the mummy (but don't tell anyone, tis but a guilty pleasure)).
well, i do like the mani ratnam films, mainly due to the way it was shot, the music and the costumes (since i am addicted to kemp jewelry and silk saris, comes with being a dancer) but one part i hated and found absolutely irrational was not making uttama chozha (sendhan amudhan) the king, and instead have madhuranthakan (whom i affectionately call as fishy boy (since he does belong to the pandya empire, and i had a weird ass dream once of madhuranthakan being an actual fish, and i am willing to make that count as my own AU of fish madhuranthakan (any doubts, please do ask, i would love talking about it))) crowned as king, the way manimekhalai had only been mentioned once and not shown, and where is idumbankaari and pinakapaani, and i feel that the films would have been better if they made it a tv show with 5 seasons and stuck to the plot.
but overall, the story (the book by kalki) and the cast of the film are good, it is bharathi approved, except for making fishy boy king, in this department we support the flower boy
vote sendhan amudhan for king people, someone tell the script writer of the film that we want sendhan amudhan for king
I love that four different people on my feed scheduled this joyous person to reblog by 8am on June 1. I look forward to seeing this a dozen more times today.
Also try Ladakh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Uttarakhand and Arunachal. These places are the most scenic and you would love it if you’re someone who appreciates nature and beautiful picturesque landscapes!
