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Пытаясь разобраться с каноничной одеждой Торина:

Так, вот эти полнотельные подштанники, рубаха, стеганка, кольчуга, синяя нижняя накидка, кожаная верхняя накидка. Плащ.

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Бильбо, родной, я честно не знаю как ты его из всего этого будешь вытряхивать

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Quartz or rock crystal

(as a reference for a fic i'm currently writing, so, just some personal stuff)

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Hi! Love your work here. I was wondering what would a toast look like in Khuzdul? Something that is the equivalent of “cheers!” and “drink up!” before downing some ale?

Well met, and what a fine question — one best answered over a good pint, no doubt. So: how do Dwarves say cheers? What toast rings through a Dwarven tavern before the first sip of ale?

Let’s get to it.

🍻 “Cheers!” in Neo-Khuzdul

There is an entry listed as:

“yof” — marked as cheers! in the Neo-Khuzdul dictionary. But let’s be clear: this is not a drinking toast. It’s a casual expression of thanks, used in informal, friendly contexts — like "much obliged".

Another term, “amanâth”, appears too — meaning “cheers” in the plural sense (literally, more than one “cheer”). Again: not a toast in the ale-raising sense.

So, if you're looking for a true Dwarven toast before downing a mug — the kind shouted across stone-walled halls or growled over firelit tables — there’s one word that carries the weight:

👉 Ayadurzu!

Pronounced: [ɑjɑdʊrzʊ] Literally: Upon your appearance! Used as: A proper Dwarven cheers!

The toast itself is called an amnâthazlal — a compound meaning “cheer-drinker”.

🪓 Wait... Upon your face?

It may sound odd at first, but here’s the story behind it.

In West-Flemish, particularly where I grew up, there’s a somewhat rowdy tradition during toasts. Before the first drink (and often several after too), the host might call out:

“Op je mulle!” (“Upon your face!” in English — but meaning more like "down your face", and "to your health" at the same time)

It’s a cheer shouted with laughter, camaraderie, and - obviously - a raised glass — a staple of evenings at the pub, darts nights, and warm, noisy gatherings. And that unbridled energy? That, in my opinion, is the Dwarven spirit, through and through.

So when I needed a Dwarvish toast, I reached back to that childhood memory — sitting in the corner of the pub (waiting for my dad to start his darts match), enjoying my lemonade and scribbling in my sketchbook, while grown men shouted "op je mulle!" and laughed like brothers. Hence, “ayadurzu!” — upon your appearance — a somewhat personal nod, perhaps, but one that captures exactly the feeling I was aiming for.

🧭 Breaking Down Ayadurzu

Let’s take a closer look at the construction of Ayadurzu — the Neo-Khuzdul toast meaning “Upon your appearance”:

Aya — “on” or “upon”

Dur — a reduced form of adrâz (“appearance")

It drops its final -z due to the attached pronoun

And its initial a- is absorbed by the aya that comes before it

-zu — the 2nd person singular masculine possessive suffix: “your”

⚠️ Even when addressing a mixed or female crowd, the form -zu stays put — this is a fixed expression, not altered by gender.

Ayadurzu = “Upon your appearance!”

On an internal note - Originally, durzu meant “face” in the earliest version of Neo-Khuzdul (now referred to as Blue Mountain Khuzdul — the earliest branch I developed). Over time, however, the word ’akt became the preferred term for “face”, and durzu, became adrâz reinterpreted as “appearance”. 📌 Side Note: “Ayakt!” — Slang Variant The Neo-Khuzdul dictionary also lists “ayakt!” as a toasting expression. It combines:

aya (“upon”)

’akt (“face”)

This phrase is flagged as slang or juvenile argot, typically used among younger dwarves or in very casual settings. Think of it like shouting “Bottoms up!” — lighthearted, a bit rough around the edges, and more fitting for rowdy drinking games than solemn toasts in noble company.

By contrast, “ayadurzu” is more traditional, though still informal — a robust, everyday tavern toast rather than an academic phrase.

"Ayakt!" is what the apprentices shout. The masters stick with "Ayadurzu!" — at least until the third round.

🔍 Another Vital Side Note: Don’t confuse dur (from adrâz) with dûr — which in Neo-Khuzdul means “naked.” So if you ever find yourself shouting Ayadûrzu! instead of Ayadurzu!... Well, let’s just say the mood at the tavern might shift rather dramatically.

🍺 Tavern Talk: A Few Useful Phrases

Here are some extra lines you might hear in a Dwarvish-speaking tavern, may they serve you well!

One beer please. - Zull ze' kasamhili. [zʊləl] [zɛʔ] [kɑsɑmhɪlɪ]

Make that two! - Sakhjamiye nu' namnâg! [sɑkʰd͡ʒɑmɪjɛ] [nʊʔ] [nɑmnɑ:ɡ]

Can I see the menu? - Kâsakhi ablâgkedas? [kɑ:sɑkʰɪ] [ɑblɑ:ɡkɛdʌs]

I only eat dwarvish food. - Ablagi izul ablâg khuzdul. [ɑblɑɡɪ] [ɪzʊl] [ɑblɑ:ɡ] [kʰʊzdʊl]

This is not what I ordered! - 'Ala lu masajrabul! [ʔɑlɑ] [lʊ] [mʌsʌd͡ʒrɑbʊl]

Can I have the bill? - Kabirâzriri makhashul? [kɑbɪrɑ:zrɪrɪ] [mɑkʰʌʃʊl]

These are just a few of the 200+ phrases in the Deckademy resource: 📚 200 Everyday Neo-Khuzdul Phrases

So, when next you find yourself at the point of toasting, tankard in hand — whether among pillars of a great Hall, your local pub or your very own kitchen — remember the proper toast:

Ayadurzu! Cheers!

And may the ale be strong, the company hearty, and your beard ever be foam-drenched!

Ever at your service, The Dwarrow Scholar

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what better way to test out some new brushes than by drawing . a bofur

(finally remembered to record a timelapse for once so i included it under the cut for funsies)

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Bilbo is right. You cannot see what you have become.

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"You have keen eyes, master Baggins!"

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I love every art where Thorin is hovering over Bilbo, either from behind, in front, or embracing, forming a half-arch that perfectly fits hobbit...

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Farewell, Master Burglar. Go back to your books… and your armchair… plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people… valued home above gold… this world would be a merrier… place…

Oh dear Bilbo… 

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heirloom farmer Bettinakbh in Denmark

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:>

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Kicks open the door holding a smoothie. Let's talk about how Thorin's first thought is almost always geared towards Bilbo's safety. Take the below, Smaug is on their tail, and he's about caught up. Thorin is forced to make a series of snap choices, all while his mind is slowly being taken over by gold sickness.

Right before this, he ordered Bombur to get the bellows working. There was only desperation and command in his voice. It bordered on harshness. The second after Smaug punches through the metal grate, Thorin calls Bilbo's name loudly and desperately. There's concern and gentleness lanced within it. His request? To pull a lever literally as far away from the dragon as possible in the room.

Bilbo is terrified! He's shaking and nervous right before this. Thorin literally reaches for him as far as his body will allow, well before he's within arm's reach. The caress his back and the long moment to watch him go. They're in the middle of being attacked right now. He has given orders to no one else other than Bombur. There's no time to spare on the field and yet...Thorin wanted one last touch, one last long look.

To top it all off, he doesn't even know if Bilbo can complete the task he's given! Bilbo is not tall enough to reach without jumping and it takes the full weight of his body to pull it down. Strategically it would have made more sense to send Nori or Bofur.

Not only does Thorin give him the job furthest away, but he gives him the only job with a built in way to protect himself. He puts him right by the water and puts himself right in front of Smaug, knowing he's the better target.

After everything crumbles, when Smaug is extinguished, Bilbo is also the only person that Thorin shouts at to make sure he's ok or to give him any direction. He says his name directly. One of the few times he calls Bilbo by his first name.

Even in the darkening of his mind, he cares for one person, one hobbit. Bilbo.

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More deep dives like this can be found by searching the pinned tag #deep dive on my page ❤️

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Maybe our mistakes are what make our fate… (watercolour only)

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yes!! 😉

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majestic profile

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The Green Dragon, Hobbiton