#Silmarillion

[thecoolblackwaves]

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[wisesnail]

Yes, yes, if I were a Gondolindrim I would be super pissed at him… But I'm not, so I can be controversial and say that I kin. da love for Maeglin T_T

Quick speed paint of the Lord of the Mole <;

Prints and other stuff on my RedBubble and Threadless

#maeglin #lomion #Lómion #lord of the mole #silmarillion #silm art #tolkien #jrrt #elf #elves #gondolin #ondolinde #wisesnail #my art #speed painting

[ylieke]

Khamûl, the Lord of Rhûn❤️

#my art #silm art #silmarillion #the silm fandom #lotr #khamul #naz #nazgul #ringw #ringwraiths #lord of #lord of the rings #nazg #nazgûl #the silmarillion

[melestasflight]

I’m a Russingon girlie at heart and will never miss an opportunity to read into the romanticism of Maedhros’ rescue from Thangorodrim: ancient friends/lovers coming back together, Fingon finding compassion despite betrayal, all that good tear-jerker stuff.

But what makes Fingon’s heroism massive to me has nothing to do with the personal and everything to do with the politics at Mithrim. The fact that had he not gone to Thangorodrim, the Noldor in Beleriand would find themselves at literal war against each other.

This little passage from the Silm really deserves a lot more attention:

No love was there in the hearts of those that followed Fingolfin for the House of Fëanor, for the agony of those that endured the crossing of the Ice had been great, and Fingolfin held the sons the accomplices of their father. Then there was peril of strife between the hosts

Years later, when Fingon decides to look for Maedhros, the conflict between the hosts comes back as a primary reason behind his decision:

Then Fingon the valiant, son of Fingolfin, resolved to heal the feud that divided the Noldor, before their Enemy should be ready for war

This makes me conclude that the three years between Fingolfin’s arrival at Mitrhim (FA 2) to Fingon’s rescue mission (FA 5) must have been a continuous civil crisis. The hosts are in close proximity, a single lake dividing them, Fingolfin on one side, Maglor on the other, and for three years they cannot find a compromise. This crisis must have gotten pretty bad for someone to decide that braving Thangorodrim might be worth it.

And to me, this is Fingon's greatest contribution he ever made, not his battles, not his chasing of dragons, but preventing civil war among his people.

Of all the children of Finwë he is justly most renowned...

Yes, indeed, he is. Because without Fingon’s deed, there would be no victories for the Noldor, no Long Peace, no meeting of the Edain and Eldar. They would have fought each other endlessly until one group obliterated the other, or alternatively, Morgoth used this division (as the book seems to imply) to destroy them all swiftly. 

Fingon effectively accomplishes what Fingolfin and Fëanor never managed: peace, at least for a good while. Maedhros of course contributes in return by giving up the crown. He meets Fingon halfway, and they stay true to this alliance until Fingon’s death. They cross an impossible bridge no matter how you read their relationship. 

I’ll never tire of it. Ever.

#fingon #maedhros #mithrim #thoughts that keep me awake at night #noldo politics #silmarillion #feanorians #nolofinweans

[l-otr]

Sowing stars by Valera Lutfullina

#illustrations #art #magic #fantasy #epic fantasy #night #stars #varda #illustration #silmarillion #the silmarillion #elbereth #tolkien #j.r.r.tolkien

[havenotwillnotreadthebooks]

Obsessed with the idea of Maedhros being programmed to react to crying babies.

Like, anyone could hand Maedhros a baby elfling, edain, or anything else humanoid and he’ll just Take The Baby and start cradling it on instinct.

This guy has six (6) younger brothers.

Imagining a scenario where post-angband Maedhros is sleeping (miraculously) but someone’s baby starts crying outside his tent and Maedhros just, shoots straight up immediately like “where is baby. Why is baby crying.” And it’s the most encouraging thing that Mae’s done since Fingon rescued him.

#tag.words #maedhros #post angband maedhros #silmarillion #silm headcanon

[tolkienofcolourweek]

Tolkien of Colour Week: 29 July to 4 August 2024

Prompts to be announced. The tag is #tocweek2024

#tocweek2024 #the hobbit #lotr #silmarillion #tolkien #mepoc

[humbleschilder]

To me, as I perceived it, Manwe and Melkor are bound to each other, they are brothers and the eldest of the Valars, and they understand Eru more than the others. But at some point I think that Melkor was more powerful than his brother, even though at the end he didn't have authority over Arda because of his treason.

It's kinda love hate relationship because at a certain moment Manwe didn't really take a bold decision against Melkor, because he was his brother, and so is Melkor.

That's why I depict them in a same manner, the melancholy in their gesture is what I wanted.

#valar #silmarillion #ainur #tolkien #silm art #drawing #sketch #details #illustration #lotr #manwe #melkor #concept art

[thelien-art]

Lúthien Tinúviel; Princess of Doriath, with Huan the Hound of Valinor

I know I know I keep changing her design, with some key elements staying, but I think I have it this time! I´m sure!! till next time where I might change it again But then again she is half Maia so she could probably shapeshift

I wanted her to look as uncanny/Eldritch as possible so I tried to give her too-big pupils, an almost mammal nose, a too long neck, and her deer ears - I wanted to include feathers somehow because I hc Dior has a feathered back as if he were supposed to grow wings but only got the feathers, so my excuse is that she can "shapeshift" a bit to look like a blend between elf, deer, and bird - but I DID give her claws!

#tolkien #silmarillion #jrr tolkien #beren and luthien #lay of leithian #luthien #luthien tinuviel #huan #silm art #tolkien art #digital art #my art #doriath

[ettelenethelien]

We laugh at Sauron for not realising a golden-haired Aman elf with the audacity to challenge a fallen Maia with song can only be Finrod at this point, and conclude that Finrod's spell must have worked in part -- but I've never heard anyone ask how on earth did he never come up with the idea that Celebrimbor might have given the three rings to his three remaining family members!

Who made the spell this time?

#was it an aftereffect of that long ago contest that sauron would always have his mind clouded when dealing with finweans from now on? #<- that's a joke though and not a good one #maybe he thought he had succeeded in alienating Celebrimbor from the rest enough that he'd never do this... #now I'm mad at him #...of course it could just be that a Fëanorian giving the works of his life two to Nolofinweans and a daughter of Finarfin #is definitely newsworthy #// #my post #Celebrimbor #Tolkien #Silmarillion #silm

[artesdaterramediabykithkerulin]

🟥 Maedhros 🟥

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#tolkien fan art #tolkien #art by @kithkerulin #silmarillion #the silmarillion #jrrtolkien #silmarillion fan art #tolkien elves #Maitimo #Russandol #noldor

[braxix]

Elrond: *runs past crying*

Celeborn:

Galadriel:

Celeborn: So are you going to handle that or am I?

Galadriel: *grabbing a sword* I'm already on it.

#They are more than willing to kill for Elrond #Celebrimbor would have gone all vengeful kinslayer on the perpetrator so it's left to them to fo what he would do in his unfortunate absenc #lotr #lord of the rings #incorrect lord of the rings quotes #silmarillion #incorrect silmarillion quotes #incorrect quotes #elrond #lotr elrond #elrond peredhel #galadriel #lotr galadriel #celeborn #lotr celeborn

[furcula]

#russingon #maedhros #fingon #findekano #nelyafinwe #maitimo #silmarillion

[cilil]

In today's episode of random Mairon feels: Thinking about how insanely admirable and charismatic and beautiful he is... but when jealousy, grief or hatred take over, something savage and ugly shines through

#something something fallen angels and corruption #something something inner evil manifesting #mairon #sauron #headcanons #my headcanons #silm #lotr #silmarillion #lord of the rings #thoughts and feelings

[ayaosguqin]

“What if Annatar resembled Finrod “

Celebrimbor who cared for Finrod deeply couldn’t help but see glimpses of Finrod in Annatar , in how he looks and how he acts sometimes.

Celebrimbor glimpsed in Annatar's form echoes of Finrod, the noble and beloved friend lost. The way Annatar moved, spoke, it all bore a resemblance to Finrod.

Sauron knew this, weaving his deceitful web. For he had watched how Finrod comforted his companions in the dark dungeons of Tol in Gaurhoth

So it was that Annatar's guise became a cruel mirror, reflecting back the memory of a cherished friend lost but never forgotten. And in that twisted reflection, Celebrimbor found himself drawn ever closer, his trust and loyalty given to the very source of this cruelty.

#and this is exactly why Galadriel didn’t trust him #Sauron #annatar #celebrimbor #silmarillion #copycat #Finrod #headcanon?

[boxofsairo]

Here is Turin Turambar

#silmarillion #fanart #tolkien #fantasy #my art #silm art #children of hurin #turin #turin turambar