#tolkienreadalongbingo

[themutesinger]

Other Works for the Read-Along

Thorin and Bilbo at Beorn's: http://themutesinger.tumblr.com/post/115035441311/brighter-than-the-stars Some modern versions of characters: Bard- http://themutesinger.tumblr.com/post/115035441311/brighter-than-the-stars Thorin- http://themutesinger.tumblr.com/post/112659301531/thorin-durin-ceo-of-erebor-industries-a Fíli- http://themutesinger.tumblr.com/post/112629285581/fili-durin-may-be-thorins-heir-but-that-doesnt

[themutesinger]

And on his way home he stopped to stay awhile with the new friends he had made, heart full of farewells and lingering sorrows, wishing to say goodbye before he left for home.

[themutesinger]

Hidden Behind Impassive Eyes

The Elven-King is often seen as cruel, thoughtless, or selfish, and he tries his best to maintain an outward facade of indifference, hiding his emotion and schooling it from his gaze. Not many would ever know that those eyes were once full of light and mischief, much like his son's can be. He was once full of love and hope, crushed by one loss too many. His eyes were then tired, heavy lines of sleeplessness barely masked before his council from sleepless nights with his motherless elfling, and again later on with an adopted silvan elf. Betrayal and demands of unfair payment from the dwarves was the final straw so to speak and the Elven-King donned his mask permanently, and he turned his back on the world, and stayed within his kingdom, keeping his people within the forest's borders, the last thing he could protect.

[themutesinger]

Forget-Me-Not My Dear

Beorn sat on his porch, watching the little bunny run gleefully from flower to flower in his garden, a soft smile on his face as he remembered. A small body, running through the fields, much like the bunny was doing now, face flushed, high-pitched giggles escaping his son’s mouth. The happy squeal when he caught his boy in his arms and spun him around. His wife’s thick wavy hair glowing amber in the setting sunlight, her sweet laugh ringing through the air. These memories are followed by longing, and the agonizing pain of loss, and Beorn sighs heavily, leaning his head in his large hands, hands that were not large enough or strong enough to save them. A small hand alights upon his arm, lightly calloused and gentle. “I lost my family too. It was just me and my parents for the longest time, and then one winter it grew too cold, and we were sick and starving. Many of us in the Shire were lost. Then the wolves came when the Brandywine froze over and the fear was insurmountable. My father died from illness, but I lost my mother to grief. It was not very long before she passed as well, and I’ve been alone for such a long time. I know not what happened to your family and I will not ask, but know that I understand how you feel.” The little bunny grasps his hand tightly, his hand looking so small in the skinchanger’s own. He smiles reassuringly, wiping silent tears from his cheeks and wandering back into the garden, making a crown out of forget-me-nots and pansies. The skinchanger is vaguely aware of the dwarf-king hovering nearby, his brow furrowed in contemplation, and smiles, then goes off into the woods, shedding his man form to patrol his borders, desiring nothing more than to keep them safe.

[themutesinger]

Modern Lord Elrond, psychologist at Rivendell Mental Health Institute. In his spare time he enjoys horse riding and spending time with his children.

[eruvandi-elf-fancier]

White tree

Ok, so this is a little bit of a lame way to fill out a bingo space, but as soon as I saw the week 2 space labeled "White Tree" the first thing I thought of was the little fake tree my mom got me for Christmas. It's a really simple little tree, but my mom said that the second she saw it, it reminded her of the White Tree from LOTR and she thought I would like it because I would understand the reference. And she was right because I love it!

Anyway, it doesn't just sit there doing nothing. All you have do is flip a switch wait for spring and it blooms golden lights flowers! :D

Btw, sorry you can't quite see the whole tree in the pics. It's really cold outside right now and I was having trouble finding a place to take pictures in the house that didn't have a bunch of messy distracting stuff in the background. :p

[kerewynisms]

"For it had been taken from Anduin long ere they sought for it, being found by one of the small fisher-folk that dwelt by the River, ere the Kings failed in Gondor, and by its finder it was brought beyond search into dark hiding under the roots of the mountains."

OK I guess that's related enough to put up this image I drew it about 9 years ago.