Here are the prompts for Imladris Week! You can find them written out below - feel free to let them inspire you, or do your own thing!
Day 1: Imladris in the Second Age
Imladris was founded in the Second Age after the Fall of Eregion, as a refuge from Sauron and an Elven stronghold in Eriador. What were those first years like, during the Siege and after? How did the people of Lindon and the refugees of Eregion come together to build their new home? What was discussed at that first meeting of the White Council? And how did life in Imladris continue during the remainder of that Age, up until the Last Alliance?
Founding and Siege of Imladris | Refugees and Survivors of Eregion | First White Council | Last Alliance
Day 2: Imladris in the Third Age
Throughout the Third Age Imladris stood as one of the last seats of Elvish strength east of the Sea. A refuge and sanctuary, a place of counsel and lore, of rest for the weary and shelter for the oppressed – a timeless haven with a long and eventful history.
Aftermath of the Last Alliance | Last Homely House | Fostering of Isildur’s Heirs | War with Angmar | The Dúnedain | Council of Elrond and War of the Ring | Departure of Elrond
Day 3: Imladris in the Fourth Age and Beyond
It is said that after the departure of Elrond, his sons Elladan and Elrohir remained in Imladris for a time, and that Celeborn dwelt there with them until it was at last abandoned. What were those last years like for the last inhabitants of Imladris? And what became of it afterwards? Could it still be standing today?
Imladris in the 4th Age | Imladris Abandoned | Later Ages | Imladris throughout History and in Modern Times
Day 4: Imladris as a Place
A hidden valley amidst the foothills of the Misty Mountains – Imladris must be a beautiful place, judging by its real-world inspiration, Lauterbrunnen. Tell us of the animals that live there, the plants and fungi that grow in the valley and on the mountainsides, of the Bruinen river that flows through the valley, and of course of the houses and buildings, bridges and arches, gardens and courtyards that make up the Last Homely House!
Architecture and Buildings | Nature | Animal and Plant Life | The Bruinen
Day 5: Culture of Imladris
A place with a history as long and inhabitants as diverse as Imladris must have a rich and interesting culture – what is it like to live there, or to be a guest in Elrond’s halls? What traditions have emerged over the centuries, what cultures have influenced Imladris’ customs? What knowledge and legends of Ages past are gathered there? And what alliances and conflicts with the other realms and people of Middle-Earth have emerged over time?
Festivals and Traditions | Hospitality and Guests | Knowledge and Lore | Relations with other Realms
Day 6: The People of Imladris
Of course a house is nothing without the people that live there. We know and love Elrond, Lord and founder of Imladris, his family and all those background characters that fandom has lifted from the shadows, but certainly the Last Homely House has space for more. On this day all inhabitants of Imladris have a chance to shine; from high Lord over fan-favourite counsellor to your own darling OCs.
Elrond and his Family | Background Characters: Erestor, Glorfindel, Lindir and Others | Original Characters
Imladris, with its millennia of history and plenty of interesting inhabitants, contains so much more than one week of prompts could ever encompass. What do you love most about Elrond’s hidden Valley? What thoughts, headcanons and wild ideas do you harbour of the Last Homely House?
The Magic of Vilya | Passage of Time | Alternate Universes | Anything and everything you can think of!