#aiwendil

[vimeralinda]

[whosthatsilmcharacter]

Who's this Silmarillion character?

Curumo/Saruman

Beren

Aiwendil/Radagast

Húrin

Olórin/Gandalf

Voting ended onJul 23, 2025

(All art used with EXPRESS permission from the artist)

[southaway]

@ainurweek Day Two: Aiwendil

I spent a very long time thinking about the design of the Maia that would eventually enter Middle Earth as Radagast. I ended up going with a nature/fairy aesthetic since he was one of the people of Yavanna. I don't know if I was as successful as I wanted. But, it exists and he has a bird.

[riquenti]

I made simple sketches of Ainu for a larger art I have in mind, so I didn't have to worry about their appearance in the moment, and I decided to share them with you💥

[gracefallingart]

Maiar Comic Headshots

Do we like this version with the Istari having beards?

Or this one? Without beards...

Also... yes... I know I included Langon and his status is debatable... and Gothmog because balrogs are fallen Maiar.

[kisses-in-the-void]

The only named Aule’s Maiar are Sauron and Saruman, and Yavanna’s are Radagast and Melian.

Her pupils are Disney princesses, and his are literally devils...

[winds-of-zephyr416]

Aulë: How did you even get in here? 

Aiwendil: Mairon’s window! Or, as I like to call it, "Melkor’s door"!

Aulë: I’m closing the window.

[ainurweek]

Hey all! It’s Day 2 of Ainur Week! Today, we’re appreciating some of the Ainur’s expert creators and crafters: Aulë, Yavanna, Curumo, and Aiwendil. The general prompts are creation, curiosity, and the Ainur’s relationship with Dwarves. As always, all prompts are optional. Can’t wait to see your work!

Side note, I love this behind the scenes photo of Christopher Lee as Saruman/ Curumo so much. Holding that palantír so dramatically. 🔮