#rhovanion

[riding-with-the-wild-hunt]

"But Valacar far exceeded his father’s designs. He grew to love the Northern lands and people, and he married Vidumavi, daughter of Vidugavia. It was some years before he returned. From this marriage came later the war of the Kin-strife." - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King, "Appendix A, Section IV: Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion" "His queen had been a fair and noble lady, but short-lived according to the fate of lesser Men, and the Dúnedain feared that her descendants would prove the same and fall from the majesty of the Kings of Men. Also they were unwilling to accept as lord her son, who though he was now called Eldacar, had been born in an alien country and was named in his youth Vinitharya, a name of his mother’s people." - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King, "Appendix A, Section IV: Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion"

@gondorweek day 6: minor characters ❊ VIDUMAVI, QUEEN CONSORT OF VALACAR

[ID: an edit comprised of four posters in shades of medium brown and warm, desaturated green, with some white accents. Each poster is overlaid with the texture of folded paper and has a brown background.

1: A large rectangular image of Dandara Queiroz, a tupi-guarani (indigenous brazilian) model and actor with brown skin and long, straight black hair. She sits with her knees up and her head turned slightly to the left, holding a snake in her arms. White serif text beneath the photo reads "vidumavi," with a thin dotted line filling the remaining space on the left side / 2: Three horizontal rectangular images arranged in a stack. From top to bottom, the first shows a river among misty trees, the second shows a green parrot in a tree, and the third shows forested hills in fog. Small white text at the top left reads "princess" and at bottom right, "of Rhovanion" / 3: Two vertical rectangular images arranged side by side. Left to right, the first shows a jaguar in a tree, looking intently to the right, and the second shows a lush rainforest. Small white text at the upper right reads "brave" and at bottom left, "among her people" / 4: Same format as Image 1, but the photo shows a closeup of Dandara Queiroz lying down, the snake draped over her neck as she looks at the viewer. The text and dotted line are at the top, with the text on the left side of the image reading "the queen" //End ID]

[celebrimborium]

the rings of power + locations

[archive-mentoori]

Dreams of Lothlórien: 2/??

[aylen-san]

🌿 Rhovanion and Hildórien — the Wild Lands of the East

“In the East the sun rises over the lands where the first Men once awoke…”

When we speak of Middle-earth, we often think of the Shire, Rivendell, or Mordor. But the East holds its own ancient mysteries — Rhovanion and Hildórien.

🏔️ Rhovanion — the Wilderland

Rhovanion (the Wilderland) stretches far to the east of the Misty Mountains. Here flows the Great River Anduin, here lie the dark woods of Mirkwood, and to the north rises the Lonely Mountain — Erebor.

These lands have witnessed many tales: — the journey of Thorin and his company, — the rebirth of Dale, — and the distant roots of the Rohirrim, whose forefathers once called Rhovanion home.

Rhovanion is the wild heart of Middle-earth, where Men, Elves, and beasts have shared the long song of the land beneath the shadow of ancient trees.

☀️ Hildórien — the Place of Awakening

Far beyond the Sea of Rhûn, past mountains and winds, lies Hildórien — the place where Men first awoke. There, as the first sunlight touched their faces, they beheld a world still young and strange.

But Morgoth, the first of the fallen Valar, came there too — whispering fear and deceit into their hearts. Since then, the East of Middle-earth has carried a double memory: of awakening, and of corruption.

“Few in the West remember the names of those elder lands. Yet the wind from beyond the mountains still carries faint echoes of their forgotten songs…”

#MiddleEarth #Silmarillion #TolkienLore #Rhovanion #Hildorien #Tolkien #FantasyWorlds #Legendarium #MiddleEarthAesthetic #FantasyHistory

[arofili]

Customs of the North

On the eve of Valacar's wedding, Rómendacil II has a frank discussion with his son.

For Back to Middle-earth Month 2026, Day 20! (Yeah, I'm a day late, sue me.) Today’s prompt is from 2019’s Bingo Bash Redux event! There were a lot of juicy prompts for this bingo number (N38), but one of them, Vidumavi/Valacar from the Canon Couples card, really caught my eye and reminded me of a WIP I’ve had in my drafts for years, so I pulled it out and finished it!

Rating: T | No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Minalcar Rómendacil II & Valacar, Valacar/Vidumavi Characters: Minalcar Rómendacil II, Valacar Word count: 2,000

READ IT ON AO3!

[theworldsoftolkein]

Middle-Earth MAP - by Gladzy Kei

The Map Explained: Middle-Earth 101 – Key Locations of Tolkien’s World | The Broken Sword

Want to Finally Understand the Map of Middle-Earth?

In This Beginner-Fiendly Guide, We Walk Through the Geography of Tolkien’s World - From the Shire & Gondor to Mordor, Lothlórien & Beyond.

Discover Why Tolkien’s Lands Are Not Just Beautiful… They Are Meaningful. Whether You are New to The Lord of the Rings or a Life Long Fan, This Video Will Help You Decode the Layout, Lore & Hidden History of Middle-Earth.

Based Entirely on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Writings - No Movie-Only Material.

Chapters:

00:00 – Chapter 1: The Introduction 00:41 – Chapter 2: The West Lands Overview - How Tolkien Structured Middle-Earth 02:25 – Chapter 3: The Key Realms – Region-by-Region Breakdown 06:49 – Chapter 4: Hidden Corners & Forgotten Places 10:12 – Chapter 5: Why Geography Shapes the Story 12:10 – Chapter 6: Conclusion

[amarthiels]

Lake-town at foredawn

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