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formally apologising to mr. annatar for the wig slander it actually suits him quite well. also can i just say i absolutely LOVE the snakes on his circlet
i would also like to co-sign this apology to mr. annatar because the show proved me wrong this look is a serve i am so sorry mr. annatar
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
Day 7: Free Space
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!
I'm hosting a silmarillion read along! It's being predominantly hosted on Facebook because that is where I was asked to do it, so please pm me for the link!!! It'll be loaded with memes and graphics and nerdyness for first time readers and seasoned pros. Let's nerd out!
"i cant watch shows about fantasy kingdoms without thinking about how they should be abolishing the monarchy" that my friend sounds like a skill issue
if im watching the lord of the rings extended edition i am a monarchist for 682 minutes
Every time I read or watch Lord of the Rings I can’t help but think about how Tolkien had survived one of the bloodiest, most cruel, most dirtiest and darkest wars in human history, came back and wrote this:
“The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.”
And this:
"'I wish it need not have happened in my time,' said Frodo.
'So do I,' said Gandalf, 'and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.'"
And this:
"I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend."
And this:
“Many that live deserve death and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be so eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the wise cannot see all ends."
And this:
“True courage is about knowing not when to take a life, but when to spare one.”
And clearly they were all written partly because he survived the war, because of what he’d seen and done and learned. But at the same time the unwillingness to lose faith, the courage and strength that this man had to believe in these things after going through hell! It makes the nihilists look so cheap, so uninteresting! People who’ve went through concentration camps and wars believe in humanity anyway, isn’t that proof that hope and love exist? And many, many, many of them did not return or returned broken and cruel and traumatised to the point when no faith in others was possible for them, and nobody can blame them. But there were many who refused to lose faith and hope. They have seen some of the worst that life has to offer and came back believing that we shouldn’t be eager to deal out death in judgement and should love only that which the sword defends.
No matter how many people say that humanity is horrible and undeserving of love, and life is dark and worthless, and love doesn’t exist I remember this and have hope anyway. Because there were people who have actually had all reason to believe in the worst and still believed in the good, so the good must be real. The good is real, even despite the evil, and we must trust in it.
Rewatching the part of FOTR where they’re in Rivendell and I noticed a few things:
We all joke about Elrond being super done with Gandalf after he recites the ring’s inscription in the Black Speech. But fun fact, if you pay attention you can actually see Elrond facepalm at this point. He is so done.
A bit after Frodo wakes up, we get a look at his bed. There is a statue of a winged elf(?) carved into the headboard. Elwing??
The pedestal that the ring is on? Fëanorian star carved into it.
I need Elrond’s shirt. The embroidery is so perfect.
Hobbits have gorgeous shirts made of linen (? That’s what it looks like, at least)
The collar of Sam’s shirt is clearly hand stitched, a neat detail separating him from the other hobbits, as the only working class one!
It is all the rage for elves to wear horrible velvet cloaks.
Boromir’s collar at 1:40:16. Wow? What? It’s very cool. He also has some very neat clasps that have the tree of Gondor on them!
At 1:42:05, there appears to be another Feanorian star on the ground surrounding the pedestal that the ring is on
There are lots of elf statues surrounding the Council of Elrond. I can’t make out anyone specific, but I’d be curious if anyone else can.
Legolas really likes jumping up and yelling at Boromir, lol
Wow, it looks like the number 8 is a recurring motif in Elrond’s decor. I wonder what that could mean. That’s certainly not a meaningful number at all.
Gandalf is really just wearing rags, huh. I’m glad Galadriel ends up giving him new clothes, but he could have used some a bit sooner.
While Frodo is staring at the ring, the black speech inscription is echoing in the background! Never noticed this before!
Elvish shingles are shaped like leaves
“On you who go with him, no oath nor bond is laid to go further than you will” and cut to Aragorn, who gives a grim smile to Arwen. Hmm. This one could be a stretch, but wouldn’t those two have grown up on tales of Oaths-Are-Bad?
Right as Frodo is walking through the gates of Rivendell, there’s a statue. Again, I don’t know if it’s supposed to be anyone specific, but one of y’all might be able to identify it.
Unfortunately it wouldn’t let me screenshot anything so I can’t share pictures
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) dir. Peter Jackson
You are Beren in Tol-in-Gaurhoth, and you are having a very bad dream.
The race of Teleri lived on the lonely island of Tol Eressëa, on the eastern shore of Aman, until they were finally drawn to the light of Valinor. The Ainu spirit Ossë was their friend, who at the behest of Ulmo taught the Teleri the craft of building ships to cross the waters into Valinor. Ossë would miss the friendship of his Teleri companions however, and as a parting gift sent many swans to pull their ships across the bay to reach the shores of Aman. In return for this kindness, the Teleri would always build their magnificent ships in the likeness of Ossë's swans.
Well, I made fairy doodle in my sketchbook and it ended up being Finrod Felagund ♥ (the little messy thing in his hands is supposed to be the ring of Barahir ♥)
i’m thinking about a fictional character and i’m gonna make it everyone else’s problem
Goodbye Brother
Hi, for the atmosphere I advise you to listen to music Ramin Djawadi -Goodbye Brother(Game of Thrones OST)
something something about fantasy writers trying to recapture lord of the rings and never hitting the fucking mark bc they want the aesthetic without putting all the heart into it. because they wanna be sooo grimdark and edgy but don’t know that real loss stems from having something you actually cherish. something something about other works that are seemingly unrelated to lotr, like idk a british horror podcast set in modern day and centered around the idea of fourteen human fears as entities, uh, being way more like lotr than the entire fantasy genre of the last 20 years because it is, at its heart, about love being worth something even if it’s not enough to save you.
“Then the old man looked up. Pippin saw his carven face with its proud bones and skin like ivory, and the long curved nose between the dark deep eyes; and he was reminded not so much of Boromir as of Aragorn.” - Pippin looking upon the steward of Gondor. Return of the King, Minas Tirith.
Thank you, Tomato Gal for this memery.
I saw this idea on Twitter, so I wanna make my own version. Here they are:
Fëanor and Nerdanel
Maedhros and Maglor
Celegorm and Curufin
Caranthir and Haleth
(cause i absolutely adore their dynamic)
Ambarussa
I used artbreeder
forgot about bilbo’s 5-star tripadvisor review of rivendell
[caption: text excerpt from return of the king, reading: “The fire’s very cosy here, and the food’s very good, and there are Elves when you want them. What more could one want?”]
