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[inthehouseoffinwe]

I have sort of a silly sketch request, but could you do Fingolfin' ... like, Fingolfin, golfing? Just for the silly wordplay or whatever. Maybe it's too far outside your comfort zone, but I thought I'd drop the request just in case. 😊

“Beat that, brother mine.”

My dear most patient anon, you have just made my sister’s dream come true. Literally since the moment she heard Fingolfin’s name she keeps telling me draw this.

Nolo’s probably got some bet going with Fëanor over this game and just got a perfect shot.

Design notes:

- Fingon had to get his love of threading gold in his hair from someone, and I’m calling Fingolfin

- General contrasts to Fëanor with a more round but structured design and lots of hair decoration

- Where Fëanor has bold embroidery, Fingolfin prefers brocade with decorative jewellery

- Pearls gifted from Finarfin and Eärwen

- Loose hair with a small pulled back design in the style of the Vanyar for this piece. Fingolfin likes to honour his mother’s and her people where he can (a similarly he shares with Fëanor.)

No such thing as a silly request, go wild 😌

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[inthehouseoffinwe]

Could I request a sketch of Finarfin+Earwen? And/or Elrond+Celebrían? Your drawings are so amazing! As are your writings, thoughts, etc. 😊

Awww thank you so much!! Here’s Elrond and Celebrian finally relaxing in Valinor because they’re my favs and deserve some happiness 😌

I’ve about about their designs here for anyone interested :)

And thoughts about Celebrian and her children choosing mortality here

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[inthehouseoffinwe]

I'm not sure if I should ask under the post or in the ask box, but for the art request Fëanor with a young Maedhros?

“Dear child of mine.”

Came early from the forge to play with his son and put him to sleep. No one’s ever convincing me Fëanor didn’t absolutely adore all his sons.

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[inthehouseoffinwe]

Oh! Oh! Oh! Could I request a sketch?!?!?!

Can I request a bada$$ Finwë? Either at Cuiviénen or Formenos - both are good. I just think he's neat. Which isn't the most popular opinion in the Fëanárion section. (And, I'll admit, it's a rather recent development.)

“So eager for death, oh failed King?”

“Failed? Don’t you know all the best stories begin with an ending?”

Finwë!!! Yes. Join us. I love him so much, he’s so cool. This guy survived Cuivienen when others were being dragged or tricked to their dooms, then successfully led his people to Aman and was chosen as their King. Not to mention was the only one able to stand firm against the overwhelming fear Morgoth and Ungoliant wrought.

He must have some serious skill and resistance. Was probably one of the best fighters in Aman, especially with genuine experience fighting against the Darkness.

So here’s all that embodied in a scene at Formenos just before his death.

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[inthehouseoffinwe]

Finduilas Faelivrin for the sketch requests if you'd like to?

“Neither of us are our parents, Celebrimbor.”

Finduilas! So here’s the thing. I don’t know much about her and even after searching, didn’t get much except that she loved Turin and was fairly young when killed.

It made me think though. She would’ve been there while Celebrimbor was. I like to think they got to know each other, and that Finduilas’ understanding helped him make that decision to stay in Nargothrond.

She might be best known for the end of her life, but I like to hc her as a brilliant architect, growing up in Nargothrond, and sharp advisor, tempered with a gentleness inherited from Finarfin.

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[inthehouseoffinwe]

Ooh, you have sketch requests open!Would you do Námo or Amandil?

‘So foul and fair a day I have not seen…’

Námo!!! I’ve been meaning to redesign him for ages.

Also he’s quoting Macbeth because I feel like it’s something he would say after the First Kinslaying. He knew it had to happen and will ultimately lead to good in the war against Morgoth, but y’know. Murder. Not great. 😂

(I see the Doom as foreshadowing rather than a literal curse. He’s the Doomsman, as in he can see Doom, not cause it.)

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[inthehouseoffinwe]

sketch requestt!!!! could u perhaps draw celegorm with huan?? 👀

Tyelko had to attend was dragged kicking and screaming some event with the family and was forced to leave a newly gifted Huan behind.

Design stuff: I wanted something light and fun, showcasing a much more gentle, almost childish side of Celegorm.

He has hair jewellery crafted by Fëanor to be silent while he hunts. Vambraces that he and those part of Oromë’s Hunt rarely take off as a sign of respect, but also to show off their skills. Variations are gifted by the Vala after mastering a high level of whatever they specialise in.

As for Huan… look ok. I know his species is specified, but I always saw him as a massive Husky. He’s a puppy here. Fëanor and Nerdanel do not know this.

[inthehouseoffinwe]

What is your personal favorite version (or headcanon) of Gil-galad's origins?

I subscribe to Gil Galad son of Fingon for personal plot purposes. The Burden of Kinslaying Family TM shared by him and Celebrimbor is a fun way to initiate shenanigans and heartfelt convos, that ultimately make them best friends. Also between them and Galadriel, we have a close connection to each major Finwëan House (which makes Sauron want to tear his hair out because at least *one* of them should be wiped out by now.)

Also because Celebrian, Gil-Galad, and Celebrimbor make a really fun trio to contrast Fëanor, Fingolfin, and Finarfin. I talked about it a little here if you want to check it out ^^

After that though, I love the idea they just found some guy with good leadership skills and plonked the crown on him, hoping the crown’s curse might skip him.

Then Elrond, Galadriel, Celebrimbor, and Cirdan spread various rumours about whose son he is to throw everyone off 😂