welcome to the tavern!

hi i’m oven and i also like matcha lattes || ao3: OvensBakery || side blog: ovenscookbook

[ovenstavern]

Welcome to the tavern!!

(images for background and pfp come from Pinterest!)

hello, traveller! why don’t you come and stay at my tavern for a while?

About the tavern

at this tavern, i love to reblog stuff, do tag games, etc etc. new mutuals are always welcome, and i’m down for tag games always! i also like to post on my art here sometimes!

here are some of my tags to help find some of my original posts —

• #oven draws

• #oven talks

• #oven writes

• #stories at ovens tavern

• #oven reblog

• #oven bakes

About me

call me Oven, your lovely barkeep and tavern owner! my pronouns are she/her, i’m aroace, and i’m an absolute tea latte fanatic. my name and theme is not just for aesthetic — i enjoy baking a lot, and recently picked up making my own drinks.

Important links

Here are links for fundraisers, petitions, and posts regarding the genocide in Gaza. I strongly implore those who stand with humanity to at least boost these fundraisers and donate what you can, whilst keeping yourselves educated.

Zionists dni.

US senate survey on opinions of the situation in Gaza

Help Diabetics in Gaza

One-click a day to help Palestinians in Gaza

Emergency Medical Relief for Gaza Refugees

UNRWA

Donate now to save children’s lives on Gaza Strip

Master post of various other fundraisers

Palestinian Artists on Bandcamp

PCRE

Donate an eSim

Care For Gaza

Evac fund for a displaced family

Heal Palestine

Other establishments

while you’re still in town, you should check out my bakery down the street! you won’t miss it! it even has my name on it!

my ao3 is OvensBakery — there, you’ll find my fanfics for fandoms such as The Hobbit and BBC Sherlock!

and while you’re still here, i can let you in on a sneak peek into my cookbook (@ovenscookbook). there, i am making and trying new recipes and fanfics!

thank you for dropping by the tavern, traveller! hope to see you soon ♥︎

[aliensurvivalist-deactivated202]

Bofur in different art styles… again….

Rest in Peace Bofur, you would’ve loved They Might Be Giants ❤️

[sisyphusunderthesun]

Care.

[fantasyinallforms]

"The Hobbit movies aren't accurate. The Hobbit's movies made the dwarves too hot"

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Shhhhhh.... shh

Look into my eyes right now and know I'm being so serious.

I. Don't. Care.

I don't care that it's basically Tolkien fan fiction. I'm under no delusion that it's accurate, I know the studio used the movies as a money grab insted of letting PJ do what he actually wanted. I KNOW. We *all* know.

I still don't care. It brings me joy.

[kingoftheratpeople]

thinking about the smitten look on thorin’s face when bilbo shows him the acorn in the battle of the five armies 😵‍💫

[amloveabledeathmo]

Comment Game

I would like to start a game where if you are a writer you post your favorite comment you've ever gotten (If you can decide on one) and if you are a reader what's your go to comment that you love to leave.

I think my favorite comment, after much deliberation is this one, "I had to put my phone down twice while I read this chapter, just so I could properly laugh hard enough. Great chapter!" It's just so positive.

For me I love to comment 'Thank you for sharing' (usually plus a little more that is specific to the fic but I'm just so happy people share their stories).

Tagging: @legoyass, @lithdraug, @brethilach, @messandahalf10, @mithrilhearts

[mithrilhearts-deactivated202508]

Ahhh, thank you for the tag (also @sunnyrosewritesstuff tagged me too!!) I think this is such a sweet idea. It's so hard to pick my favorite comment, but going through my more recent ones, I think this is one that sticks with me (I love all comments!)

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ENDING I'VE EVER SEEN, DAMN IT! I'm so happy to be here all the time following this wonderful work of writing perfection >:) Every detail, speech, phrase, moment, everything was something that I absorbed like orange juice on a Sunday afternoon Everything is so beautiful and warm, what a warm read and stay my friends, I would say cute and well structured! It was the ending I expected, and yet, not at all disappointing, surprising, in fact! A truly unexpected journey! A spectacular work of art that had me captivated from beginning to end! I counted the days waiting for chapters, and even on hiatus I would open my email inbox just to make sure that maybe there was a new chapter waiting. I heard their voices perfectly in my head, I felt their feelings, I freaked out, I cried, I was happy. And I can say that this emotion gave me a great week, it was really nice to wake up to a chapter notification, but everything has an end, and I can't ask for infinite moments. And for me, that was what this fanfic was, a moment, a sensation, and a defining moment I would say... I can see myself reading this beauty again, again, and again, without hesitation. And yet, surprise me. You are a sensational writer, you know what you are doing, you know how to work with small details and shadows that make all the difference. I'm inspired by you, seriously. So now, I say goodbye, momentarily, not to you, but to this work, which I will see soon, but this final moment will never be forgotten. AND WHAT A WORK, MY FRIENDS, 😩😩😩 💥💥💥 THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ENDING I'VE EVER SEEN, DAMN IT! I'm so happy to be here all the time following this wonderful work of writing perfection >:) Every detail, speech, phrase, moment, everything was something that I absorbed like orange juice on a Sunday afternoon Everything is so beautiful and warm, what a warm read and stay my friends, I would say cute and well structured! It was the ending I expected, and yet, not at all disappointing, surprising, in fact! A truly unexpected journey! A spectacular work of art that had me captivated from beginning to end! I counted the days waiting for chapters, and even on hiatus I would open my email inbox just to make sure that maybe there was a new chapter waiting. I heard their voices perfectly in my head, I felt their feelings, I freaked out, I cried, I was happy. And I can say that this emotion gave me a great week, it was really nice to wake up to a chapter notification, but everything has an end, and I can't ask for infinite moments. And for me, that was what this fanfic was, a moment, a sensation, and a defining moment I would say... I can see myself reading this beauty again, again, and again, without hesitation. And yet, surprise me. You are a sensational writer, you know what you are doing, you know how to work with small details and shadows that make all the difference. I'm inspired by you, seriously. So now, I say goodbye, momentarily, not to you, but to this work, which I will see soon, but this final moment will never be forgotten. AND WHAT A WORK, MY FRIENDS, 😩😩😩 💥💥💥

BONUS (from the same person lol)

Btw I was so excited I forgot, congratulations on finishing! I never doubted!

This was just so sweet all around, I loved seeing the excitement for my fic, Kurdu 'abadaz, and its conclusion💖

Non-obligatory tags for: @chaoticangel666 @elvain @i-did-not-mean-to @hermoonself @thatfancygirlinwhite and any other writers/readers who want to participate!

[thatfancygirlinblack]

Ohhh thank you so much for the tag!! That's such a lovely idea!

There are so many lovely comments that it's hard to pick, but I think I'll settle for the most recent one I got, which was a new person commenting on House of Feathers, Hall of Night which I struggle a lot with. It really made my day!

This story is crazy addictive. You were able to take the elements already found in Tolkiens writings and turn them into such a beautiful story. The way you write feels incredibly immersive. Your characterization is crazy good even when putting the characters in a complete different scenario they feel faithful to themselves. This story is so good. You truly have a way with words. Thank you so much for writing this. Can’t wait to see what happens next. 10/10 story :3

But really, I wanted to say thank you to my all-time commentors @shantismurf @ovenstavern & then Lu_Renyu on AO3 you guys are the best!!! Some of my avourite comments are from you guys thank you so much ❤️

As for my favourite thing to comment, it's always thanking the writers, and then going into detail about what I liked! It's always worth it!

Tagging: @shantismurf @ovenstavern (again) & @frodothefair

[ovenstavern]

ahhh ofc!! i regret to say i havent had much time to read or write, but when i do, House of Feathers, Hall of Night is always a delight 😊

the best comment is actually by dear @thatfancygirlinblack. her comment absolutely blew me away, and i couldn’t help but smile to myself all day. i am so so grateful for her support of my fic and i truly appreciate everything she and all my commenters say about my fic

Alright, this must have been the best chapter I've read so far (possibly with the Smaug POV one, which portrayed Smaug just as he should be, strong, greedy, but not foolish either, and certainly able to cast scary curses!).

I loved the slow descent into gold sickness. The way it becomes interwoven with things the Company is truly fond of, like a parasite or a mould that spreads. The rubies for Gimli, the gold for Bombur's children, Bifur protecting the gold when he couldn't protect his family, even Bilbo and the Arkenstone, for his parents, for his Hearts...

The way it was written gave me chills. Slowly watching them lose sight of what truly matters was torture (in a good way). Ori forgetting the books that he loves so much, Dwalin realising something is wrong but not being strong enough to fight it, Fíli, Kíli & Ori's fight was very well done too. I got chills when Dori played with the rat, then wanted to rip my hair out in despair when Óin refused to help the Men of Lake-Town, when not 2 chapters earlier he was extending his help for free.

Then Bilbo, also under the thrall of gold, which was amazing plot-wise but hurt my heart so much!

Something about the way you wrote their sickness really... worked, I guess. I could imagine the Treasury, the "warm" glow of gold, how it might lull you to this thoughtless state of obsession. But ultimately I want to say that the portrayal of that sickness was my favourite. As I said above, the way they slowly forsake that which matters, and lose the traits we readers identify them with... It's so well done! Big respect for that, truly. You've fleshed out the characters to a point that we know them so intimately, and then when we get to this chapter we realise as we read on that they are not who they pretend to be. And I really want to emphasise this point, because in many ways when approaching gold sickness I consciously know that they are ill, but in this fic I truly /see/ it.

I loved Dáin, then Thranduil and his pettiness. It's not just the Dwarves that are greedy, and not all Dwarves are greedy. Tauriel coming, leaving. Even Roäc realising that something is wrong.

When Gandalf & Bandit came I was on the edge of my seat, I was convinced this is the moment something changes. And actually, I remember somewhat disliking Bandit before, but now that Bilbo is becoming /just like him/, I have never loved a character so much. I can't wait to see what happens with that parallel, but also I'm curious as to how exactly Bandit ties into this story, as so far he has played a technically secondary role...

Anyway, the fact that it was the acorn that snapped Bilbo out of his sickness was very clever, and I cheered when he realised, haha! Truly an amazing chapter. I think when this fic is done that I'll re-read it in its entirety. Love. This. So. Much.

tagging: @conkers-thecosy @consultingpacha and anyone else whod like to join!

[kayoftheshire]

nothing on God's green earth pisses me off more than when bagginshield fic writers write Bilbo to be this stupid, shy, submissive, twink that can't do anything without thorins help. did we read the same book??? did we watch the same movie??? Bilbo is perfectly capable of doing things himself and one of his MAIN personality traits is being quick witted. Even if he doesn't necessarily have the same combat skills as thorin, he uses his wit to overcome obstacles. that's literally how they defeated smaug. GET OFF MY SCREEN.

[y0ch]

just two fools in love

[sisyphusunderthesun]

We've rewatched The Hobbit.

[mrkida-art]

Young Dís

[unemployed-rat-deactivated20250]

more fanart from House of Feathers, Hall of Night by thatfancygirlinred

(I'm a little obsessed with that work🤞)

The other fanart 1

[writingbox]

Here’s an invaluable writing resource for you.

[i-penna]

Was looking for this information just yesterday. Thanks so much.

[phantom-of-the-keurig]

Y’all I could have used this so many times before oh my good god

[danderling]

can u draw uhhh Knife in a princess tutu

I tried THREE times to give knife a dress i was happy with and failed. Ive done the knife lover nation a disgrace i am so sorry

I hope sending all of them will make up for it my bad knifetism am I forgiven

[lisellelascelles]

Feet for a King (‘s Future Consort)

Did you ever wonder how Bilbo would tackle winter on the cold green marble of Erebor? Wonder no more and read this cracky one-shot.

Feet for a King (2853 words) by lisellelascelles Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Bilbo Baggins/Thorin Oakenshield Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, Thorin's Company Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Alternate Universe - Bilbo Remains In Erebor, Pre-Relationship, Friendzone, Fluff and Crack, Crack Treated Seriously, Foot Fetish, (if you squint), no beta we die like the Durins

Y’all can pry the head canon that hobbits would use gladiator-style sandals from my cold dead hands 🙌

The one he gives are like the first ones, something simple, but here is a preview of Thorin’s next gifts to Bilbo 😜

[rutobuka2]

pizza date with the girls~ 💖

[shurikthereject]

The only way for me to express how much i love something is through art, but i cant express enough how much i loved objectlesson's (@alienfuckeronmain ) Living After Midnight . I won't spoil anything, but if you love fics with modern aus and misunderstandings, alongside incredible pacing and writing, then you will love this fic.

[shurikthereject]

I read Not The Same Hobbit by withatwistedlyre on ao3 and couldn't stop thinking about ranger Bilbo i had to draw him. I was heavily inspired by Aragorns outfit and hair while designing him and I'm honestly loving how Bilbo looks in the ultra-non-hobbitish clothes. While reading the fic, I started to imagine what Yavanna would look like and decided to give it a go. Her hair is supposed to be a willow tree but leaves are very hard to draw so its not obvious lol. I love the idea of The Valar being absolutely huge so Bilbo here is experiencing a "a giant woman!" moment.

Let me know if you guys would prefer to see more sketches (which are more frequent) or more finished works! It really helps me out with organizing!!