#oropher

[captainferen]

Even in the summer rain.

Their love blossoms.

Honestly this is what the soldiers see when they come across them. Oropher refusing to yield and Ereinion trying to reason with madness.

The air is cold and the rain drops unforgiving.

(Not Gil slouching slightly as Oropher looks up. What a shorty)

There is a silent argument on the wind. They can not pick it up with the heavy rain, but they know it’s there. Nevertheless, they do not approach fear of provoking them, yet surround the area and keep a carful watch. They’ll eventually come to a decision, or perhaps one or the other will break.

“Now is not the time for you to be stubborn, Oropher.” There is a chilling, bone-deep cold that comes from being soaked in the rain. The endless hammering.

“I will not risk the lives of my people because of your decrepit actions, High King.” The title rolled off his tongue, making a mockery of him.

We all know Oropher has a bit of an attitude. 

The Aura

Ereinion Gil-Galad for the most part has the patience to deal with it. Except in dire situations. 

Some random guard: ^ Unintentionally bumps into Oropher causing the two to collide.

Just some random thoughts. Headcanons.

[ministarfruit]

do you have any design/headcanons for Oropher (thranduil's dad)? I think there's lots of angst potential with him dying on the last alliance+thranduil's wife dying+Legolas fucking off to become a Hero of Song. Thranduil's opps winning🙏🙏😭😭

yes! I like to think that Oropher got Thranduil started on growing orchids and Thranduil still grows them as one of the only lasting connections he has with his father (though it's also a hobby and he likes it). I don't really have a set design for Oropher but I do imagine he carries a similar gravitas to his son as the King of the Woodland Realm!

[captainferen]

Just a passing thought:

Alternative Universe

Oropher stumbling across Ereinion Gil-Galad’s supposedly lost ring and the first thought that came to his mind was to try it on. It is bigger than he expected, loose and would surely slip from his slinger fingers. So he thought; why not try it onto his middle figure that is more in width?

It fits, but hardly.

Yet he examines the ring with a mild curiosity even when knowing it must be returned as he had no desire to keep it. To keep Vilya. And yet he found great amusement in the thought of the esteemed High King loosing his composure in the loss of such a significant piece of jewelry. Perhaps he’d tease him for a bit before returning it.

(Not sure why, but this song always gave me Oropher vibes)

In the woodlands low, born of ice and snow,

there's a maiden weeping tonight.

Snow falls softly 'neath the winter moon

Traveler passing through, feet all bare, his smile was true

His eyes shone with starlight

he waked softly 'neath the winter moon 🌙

Love made my heart soar, you're the one I've waited for

Stay with me forever

Sksksks not me posing with my own hand and ring for these edits.

This would be a fun rp development.

[ellyreanqueenai]

Oropher and Thranduil but small ✨

[captainferen]

Gil-Galad once compared Oropher to a Tuberose, a flower of sin. As he is drawn to something you can not resist.

Invokes lust. (though I’d say not the physical kind.)

Tuberose

…symbolizes a fascinating contrast between pure innocence and intoxicating passion. Its stunning, intensely fragrant white blooms make it a staple in romantic bouquets and perfumes, while historically representing seduction, forbidden pleasure, and intense desire.

- Like the glistening snow in the midst of winter, cold, yet pure as can be. Appearance wise, of course. The wrath of Oropher told otherwise.

note is is not some physical attachments. Rather similar to that of a soul mate a red thread.

[plutolichen]

Trying to figure out what my Oropher looks like

[garlicbreadcake]

Random lotr aus because i have free will 1

Celeborn is Oroher's brother, making Celeborn Thranduil's uncle and Legolas's (grand?)uncle (struggling with family trees here)

So that would mean that Celebrian was Legolas's aunt and that he and Arwen (and the twins) are cousins

Why did i change family trees for an au? Idk, i thought it would be fun if they were family

This changes nothing in the story whatsoever

[sotwk]

A Comparison of THRANDUIL'S TWO CROWNS:

The Woodland Crown: Arkas i Arano ("The King's Crown", Quenya)

The "official" crown that symbolized Thranduil's kingship, worn by him in court and official functions.

It was personally designed and hand-crafted by his Noldorin wife, Elvenqueen Maereth.

It is made of living oak taken from one of the oldest trees growing in the gardens of Bar Lasgalen (their home). Imbued with the Elvenqueen's magic, the crown blooms and changes foliage in tune with the Greenwood's seasons.

It is so precisely crafted to fit Thrandil's head that it cannot be worn by any other person.

The Iathrim Diadem: Tinuriendë ("Star-wreath", Sindarin)

An heirloom from Doriath crafted in the First Age. It was gifted to Oropher by Elu Thingol himself when Oropher was appointed to the King's council and elevated in status as one of the Lords of Doriath.

Oropher had a different silver-wrought crown to signify his rule over Eryn Galen (which was later buried with him), but he valued the diadem over that crown as one of his most priceless possessions.

Thranduil kept the Tinuriendë in his treasury and only brought it out on very specific occasions: whenever he rode to battle.

Thranduil wears Oropher's crown to battle to honor and memorialize his father's death in Dagorlad. It is said that the Elvenking would sooner die than permit the heirloom to be lost or taken from his head, so it also symbolized his vow to his wife and family to never die on the battlefield.

567 Days until #The Elvenking Returns

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