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He’d ventured into the little fishing village in search of food and maybe a dry place to sleep for a night of rain and wind—he hadn’t expected this, to be bullied into a hot meal and a healer’s attention.
Tuor and Elwing’s recreational sailing excursion goes terribly awry when a carnivorous siren casts her gaze upon their vessel. With her song, she enchants the mariners and boards with evil intent. She kills and eats their crewman, she demands Tuor’s hand in marriage, and for dessert…
Rescued from a brutal Angband hunt, an ex-thrall with a strange and powerful artifact embedded in his spine is brought to Himring, for it is one of the only places in Beleriand which welcomes such folk. Though he has no memories of his life before, Anniavas slowly becomes accustomed to his new…
Fëanor shrugged, studying the contents of his wine glass. “Something must be done about that house. It will fall down eventually.” “It does not follow that it must be you that tears it down single-handedly. Are you sure you do not want help?” “It’s not as though I…
As beautiful as he is dangerous, Aegnor, an elven prince, stands against the looming shadows of Angband. Brother to Galadriel, he commands the siege with a fierce intensity, a duty that exacts a heavy toll on him. But beneath the iron walls he has built lies a broken soul, haunted by a…
The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies mark perhaps the most influential events in the history of the Tolkien fanfiction fandom. As the Rings of Power show approaches its third season, data from the Tolkien Fanfiction Survey shows that it is not even close to…
The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies mark perhaps the most influential events in the history of the Tolkien fanfiction fandom. As the Rings of Power show approaches its third season, data from the Tolkien Fanfiction Survey shows that it is not even close to matching the impact of the films ... yet.
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Bilbo, the strange old hobbit with the wandering feet, senses something special in young Frodo the first time he sees the lad; as they become close, they find in each other a cameraderie not well understood by other hobbits. Five poignant moments between Bilbo and Frodo Baggins over the course…
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Ha, ha, it is exactly the scene we get at home on a weekly basis, without the brains. That silence in the middle was so.... maningful. Always fun to see the antics of these guys. And I love Thu's crown...
I have been enjoying these comics. I like the way the Maiar come across as very ordinary people - 50% of the time. The other 50%... well, they aren't human and it shows. Fred, janitor of Mandos.
This is utterly outrageous! I love that part about something smelling sour! That reminds me of a certain little boy that I know. Too much... you are on fire with these recently.
Hahaha, my Orclings would love a stay at Thu's dungeon too, does he take bookings? Most interestingly, does he lock them in there or join in the entertainment?
Hee! It's the ultimate Man Cave, and yes, Thû joins them. It's his retreat from the daily grind of sorcery and werewolf-wrangling. He does take bookings, but just like the Hotel California, you can check in anytime you want, but you can never leave. ;^)
Oh, now, now, you're humoring me. This is not great art work by any stretch of the imagination. Folks oo and ah over those many glorious drawings on deviantArt (and said artwork deserves the accolades). My stuff is nothing more than doodles. Nonetheless, thanks!
Professor Thû is still pretty mild-mannered here. He won't be as the story continues, that is, when Finrod, Beren, and the gang finally arrive on the scene.
I am not humoring you! So it's not Rembrandt on his best day. It's fabulous for the genre and subject matter and love the characterization you get across. Nevermind me,I am still a little crazy today.
I know it's about Melkor and Fëanor (I do like his very Noldorin features. and his bulging biceps, btw) but what cracks me up is smug!Thû and his camera. Research or blackmail, who knows...
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