#elfhelm

[from-the-coffee-shop-in-edoras]

I think we all forget how funny Elfhelm is (among his many other excellent traits).

A tall figure loomed up and stumbled over [Merry], cursing the tree-roots. He recognized the voice of Elfhelm the Marshal.

'I am not a tree-root, Sir,' he said, 'nor a bag, but a bruised hobbit. The least you can do in amends is to tell me what is afoot.'

‘Anything that can keep so in this devil's mirk,' answered Elfhelm. 'But my lord sends word that we must set ourselves in readiness: orders may come for a sudden move.'... 'So much I have heard but no more. And now I must busy myself with my lord's commands. Pack yourself up, Master Bag!' He vanished into the shadows.

I fully believe that Elfhelm and Merry were fast friends for the rest of their lives — Elfhelm being grateful to Merry for the service he gave to Éowyn and Merry being grateful to Elfhelm for allowing him to ride with his éored — and for all that time, Merry was always and exclusively called ‘Master Bag.’

[peasant-player]

The rare character poll you all have been waiting for!

My set up for the art challenge is going beautiful I do have a very well balanced Cast (sadly just one dwarve where are all the bearded hunks fans ?)

But now it's time for the blorbos some few dedicated People go feral over!

Let loose, use this to yap and seduce others to your side. Play dirty. Use all of those hidden cards up your sleeve. All In. no brakes 🔥

Disclaimer: popularity is in the eye of the beholder so pls be kind and don't be offended if your precious blorbo is on this poll-or didn't even made it on💀

Same rules as the other polls top 5 makes it on the wheel

who is the true underdog

Langon

Anaire

Ungoliant

Elfhelm

Thingol

Imrahil

Morven

Irmo

Narvi

Este

Rog

Beleg

Voting ended onFeb 9

PLEASE USE THIS TO YAP

Reblog with links, info dump, art or whatever you want to show your blorbo off to others!! Tag the other fans in this!

That's your chance I invite you to this!! Don't be a stranger <3

Yes I know some are more known then other but they are all still considered "less popular" even though I like to think that the rare character fans are the most feral,unhinged and dedicated fans that exist. Kudos to ya all !! Hype up that footnote and forgotten unsung hero

😌✨️

[torchwood-99]

Rohan Secret Santa!

We're getting to that time of year again Rohan Fam. Last year's Secret Santa went really well, so I'll start posting the guidelines and collecting prompts again soon!

I'll probably do the same thing as last year, which I will post about soon, but if anyone knows any fun twists on fandom Secret Santas they've done in the past, please let me know!

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[hobbitwrangler]

Better Days

Rohan Secret Santa gift for @hastyhobbit! Happy holidays!💚

Summary: Elfhelm is summoned on an unexpected errand by the King's sister.

Relationship(s): Elfhelm/OC

Rating: T

Word count: 8.9k

“And what does she know of raising a child, she who sent her own off to Gondor? You were not here when she and the king were children together, Elfhelm. All she did was make mischief and spread gossip, just as she will do now.” Hutha the Younger, who had until now been ignoring the conversation, leant forward suddenly, damp hair clinging to his temples. “I heard that she took the children’s nursemaid to the side for a conversation once and the woman came back in tears.” “Your woman in Meduseld tell you that?” Efenferhd asked, eyes still closed. “I heard she has been in the king’s council, has taken to replying to letters on his behalf,” Hutha continued, glancing between Elfhelm and Daedrof to see the reaction to this new titbit of gossip. “I also heard that she and Gálmód—” “That’s enough,” said Elfhelm. “A bored girl of ten and twelve speaks thusly, Hutha.” Daedrof grunted in agreement. “Have some decorum, lad. The warriors of the king should have something better to do than sit and gossip like servant girls.” Speaking to Elfhelm, he added in a lower voice, “And that is why the king should have her gone. Send her back to her husband.” As if in direct response to that, the door to the sauna was flung open and the woman that they were talking about stepped in.

AO3 link - lovely dividers

[frodothefair]

❆ ── 𝐀 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭’𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

CHARACTERS : Éowyn / Faramir; also Elfhelm and Théoden RATING : M, please check tags for warnings┃ WORD COUNT : 7300 SUMMARY : Éowyn is in love with a coworker, but that is not her only secret. One Christmas, Elfhelm decides to matchmake his two employees, but the evening hardly goes as planned. (Modern AU and a Love, Actually fixit.) Read on AO3

PREVIEW :

“Éowyn,” [Elfhelm] said, drumming his fingers on the desk, “how long have you been working here?” Éowyn calculated quickly. “Hm. Two years, seven months, three days, and, I suppose, four hours?” “I see,” Elfhelm said. “And how long have you been in love with Faramir Stuart, would you say?” He said it so casually, as if commenting on the ebbs and flows of traffic. The ground shifted under Éowyn’s feet, and it took years of practice in feeling less to keep from covering her face and collapsing where she stood. “But – sir – with respect,” she said, as soon as she pinioned a rational thought, “that is my private life, and are not such things discouraged?” Elfhelm turned his eyes skyward. “Discouraged, hah!”

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[shiroyamayama]

Berserk Tarot Card -The Lovers

One of the Berserk Tarot cards I'm drawing.

[konartiste]

Day 19 of Tolkientober: Transformation

Click here to read on AO3

Odds

He had not realised who she was until they were well on their way to Minas Tirith. In their frenzy to ready and depart as soon as possible, he had not paid heed to the two figures riding on one horse, and it had not been until they were almost out of the Eastfold that it finally had registered in his head.

It was the Hobbit and the Lady Éowyn!

And to his further disbelief, he discovered that the rest of his men, his Éored, had already become aware of their identities, and they had taken precautions to keep her out of his scrutiny.

What fools they were, but none quite as much as the pair incognito!

Elfhelm was about to approach the girl and the lad when voices cried in alarm.

Scouts of the enemy!

He clenched his teeth in frustration. What was he to do? Protect his lady or lead his men?

He had no time to think, for their camp was ambushed, and at once his men pulled up their shields and took out their swords. At his command, they moved as one.

Éowyn and Merry did too, he confirmed with a look at them.

Just then, two enemies drew closer to the odd pair.

Before Elfhelm could change his path, Éowyn swung her blade and struck down one man before slashing the other.

Merry stood with his back to her, shielding her as well as wielding the short sword of his own.

“Raaahh!”

Elfhelm pushed the adversary who had snuck up from behind him and cut his throat.

Another glance told him Éowyn and Merry continued to fight bravely and with success.

Nay, he thought to himself, I have done them an injustice by looking down on them. No longer was she a child, and despite his stature, neither was Merry.

[gnomescarfcomics]

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