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Quiet dreams in forests green

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Tolkien OC Week

A fandom event for OCs and underdeveloped characters in Tolkien's world!

This event celebrates both characters of Tolkien's world and our own characters that need more love, by creating and reblogging all kind of fanworks, like fanfiction, fanart, fanvideos, fancrafts, headcanons, playlists, edits, moodboards etc.

The event is modded by @yellow-faerie and @elamarth-calmagol, and will take place between 25th August - 31st August 2025 for the fourth year running.

NSFW text entries are allowed and we’ll tag them accordingly when we reblog them, but please put them behind a “read more”.

We'll also be tracking the tag #tolkienocweek during this week!

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Event schedule for 2025:

1. Family Members (25th August)

Tolkien may have given us all the family trees of the hobbits, but he definitely didn't finish the ones for elves, dwarves, or rangers. Add an original character to a gap in a family tree, such as a missing wife, or create a whole new family member, like a second child for Galadriel and Celeborn.

2. Diversity (26th August)

It isn't the 1940s anymore! Create an OC whose race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, neurotype, or disability differs from what people usually imagine when they picture Middle Earth. For a world to feel real, its people must be diverse!

3. Forgotten Characters (27th August)

With so many versions of his stories, Tolkien dropped a lot of characters along the way. Choose one of these forgotten characters, such as Finwe's daughter Faniel, and share a fanwork about them.

4. Alternate Universes (28th August)

Share an OC from an alternate universe, such as a modern character isakai-d into Middle Earth, a daughter for Feanor, or a post-canonical love interest for someone who died in the original story. Anything goes!

5. Relationships (29th August)

Today, share an original character who is close to a canon character in some way. The relationship does not have to be romantic or sexual. The characters might be friends, colleagues, neighbors, or even arch enemies. What matters for this prompt is exploring the relationships between the original and canon characters.

6. Off the Map (30th August)

Tolkien's maps only stretch do far into the east and south, and his images of Valinor show even less. Today, give us a character who doesn't live within the bounds of the canonical maps. Maybe they live in Harad or Rhun, or the briefly mentioned continent created to the west of sunken Numenor when the world was made round, or even another planet within Arda.

7. Freeform

Every fandom week has to have a free day! Choose a prompt to do a second time, expand on an OC you already shared, or share an OC that doesn't fit any prompt.

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Since we want to celebrate creations about neglected characters all year long, the mods will occasionally reblog posts and fancreations about OCs and underdeveloped characters. If you would like to see your post on our blog, you're very welcome to tag #tolkienocweek. Since tumblr's tagging system is often being faulty, don't hesitate to message us, too!

We are looking forward to see and share all the awesome work you come up with!

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Curunis and Avalain for @linden-leaf!

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A bit ago I made a sleep-deprived post about transfem Caranthir, but now it's been stuck in my head, so... Halenthir but make it sapphic.

The vague concept behind this is that the shawl pin thing Haleth is giving Caranthir is something traditionally worn by Haladin women.

I'm not entirely happy with this piece but I did it between finals instead of studying so y'know, it's good enough.

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Do you have any unfinished or forgotten Lúthien and Beril artwork? Or any content to share in general?😔 I have become obsessed with them (and with Lúthion). (btw I love your eldritch AU soo much😆)

Unfortunately, I don't have much! Any Beril/Luthien art I have left is in the abandoned messy sketch stage from years ago ^^;; Here's a fresh doodle for you, though! Luthien's sharing some juicy Doriath court gossip loll

I can also tell you that they'll be doing all the fun girl stuff together, like secret spa days in Neldoreth, sharing the drama from their respective households, and doing some pretend witchy eldritch rituals where they mix random potions (or are just trying out different food recipes and making it more fun lololl) Not to mention having lots of spicy date nights! XDD

Thanks for your support for my eldritch AU!! <333

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[Monthly Challenge] May

Welcome to the fourth monthly challenge of the year! Can't believe we're almost halfway done. Again, this is open to everyone, so please come join us!

PROMPT: MOVING IN

How it works:

1k fic/writing OR 1 piece of art (which could be either a drawing, podfic, graphic or fanmix) based on the prompt

Sign up via the below link

Post completed works by midnight May 31st according to your timezone

The round up post will be posted about a week later on June 7th.

All Fandoms AND original works allowed, just so long as the main ship is femslash - see FAQ below or send an ask if you need anything clarified. :)

[MAY SIGN UP HERE]

Other links:

FAQ

Schedule

Prompt List (updated when prompts drop)

AO3 Collection 

We have a discord too - send an ask (off anon) or reply to one of our posts and I can send a link :)

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A rustle of silk, the song of a sword unsheathed, the rhythmic clop of hooves on cobblestones … Period dramas take us back in time—to the good times, that is, and an escape to a past where we aren't asked to endure the absence of antibiotics, electric lights, or basic rights for most of the population; when people and clothing were beautiful (and had all of their teeth), no one stunk, and toileting practices are left to the imagination.

This month's challenge is a Matryoshka challenge, where you will choose a prompt set based on a level of difficulty, revealing one prompt at a time as you move through your fanwork. Prompts are based around common tropes found in period dramas. It is important to note, however, that your fanwork does not need to be a period piece itself. Any genre, topic, and approach to the prompts is welcome!

How a Matryoshka Challenge Works

Matryoshka dolls are also known as Russian nesting dolls, with each doll containing a smaller doll inside. A Matryoshka challenge works similarly, requiring creators to fit their response to each prompt within a fanwork already underway for previous prompts.

You will use multiple prompts for a Matryoshka challenge. First, choose your difficulty level: Beginner (two prompts), Easy (three), Medium (five), or Difficult (seven … and good luck!) You will include each prompt in your story, opening them one at a time as you create your fanwork. (See below for how to use the prompts for formats other than fanfiction.) Prompts will include directions about when you can open the next prompt. Prompt sets can be found below.

If you want to create a fanwork other than fiction for a Matryoshka challenge, you can use any of the following approaches to your prompt set:

You can, of course, use the Matryoshka rules for fiction. For example, if you are making a fan vid, you could open each prompt one at a time to guide the storyline and selection of video clips.

You can use each prompt individually to create a series of flash fanworks using either the prompt title or the full prompt (or a mixture of both). For example, if you request a Medium prompt set and want to make fan art, you could do a series of five sketches that fit each of the five prompts.

You can open all of the prompts at once and make a fanwork that incorporates them all in some way, using either the prompt title or the full prompt (or a mixture of both).

This month there is a special stamp available for nonwritten fanworks made using the Matryoshka prompts! This would include artwork, audio, link collections, playlists, videos, and multimedia fanworks. Writing is allowed but should also include one of these other types.

Thank you to Zdenka for this month's banner and stamps!

In order to receive a stamp for your fanwork, your response must be posted to the archive on or before 15 June 2025. For complete challenge guidelines, see the Challenges page on our website.

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💌 Cozy Cuddles Week FAQ 💌

(aka: “No such thing as too many blankets or too much clarity!”)

Hey lovelies! 💌 With the event just around the corner, I wanted to gather up some of the most common questions I’ve received (plus a few things I may not have answered yet) into one warm, snuggly little post! Think of this as a soft blanket of clarity — here to help everyone feel comfy and informed. 🧸💫

If your question isn’t here, feel free to DM me anytime — I’m always happy to help! 🫶

🧸 When is Cozy Cuddles Week?

Cozy Cuddles Week will officially run from May 12th to May 18th, both dates included! That gives us seven full days of warmth, comfort, platonic snuggles, romantic flops, and all things soft.

📂 Where is the event taking place?

The main AO3 collection will open on May 12th first thing in the morning, and you’ll be able to post your fics there during the event. Tumblr posts and art are very welcome too! Just tag #CozyCuddlesWeek and other hashtags that will be posted soon enough and/or tag the blog so it can be reblogged.

💖 Is there a theme or goal?

Yes! This event is all about fluff, comfort, and softness — whether between lovers, friends, family, or found family. Warm hands, hugs, sleepy cuddles, laughter, healing — anything that leaves the reader/viewer smiling or going “awww.”

✨ Angst is allowed, but all entries should end in fluff or comfort. No tragic endings, no unresolved heartbreak — we’re tucking everyone in with good vibes by the end.

🚫 What content is not allowed?

No graphic violence, no death, no non-con/dub-con, no abuse, no SA, and no explicit 18+ sexual content. This is a soft event — think cozy blankets, not NSFW heatwaves.

(We’ll have a spice week in June for the spicy fun, promise! 🌶️)

🎲 Are the character/ship/prompt wheels mandatory?

Nope! They’re just for fun. If you’re stuck, want to be surprised, or just like spinning wheels of fate — they’re yours to play with. But if you already know exactly what/who you want to write or draw, go for it!

🧾 Are there prompts?

Yes! A prompt list will be shared (and updated throughout the week if more are submitted). You can use them, ignore them, remix them, or combine them however you like. They’re totally optional. There will also be daily prompts, like for Fluff Week!!!

👯 Do I have to write/draw something romantic?

Not at all! This event celebrates all kinds of softness. Platonic cuddles, sibling hugs, best friends bundled up on the couch, sleepy pets, even Elrond wrapped in a blanket burrito — it all counts.

🧙‍♀️ Is this only for TROP (The Rings of Power)?

Nope! It’s open to all of LOTR — movies, books, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, ROP, etc. If it’s Tolkien-verse and cozy? It belongs here.

🕹️ Are games planned?

Yes — there’ll be fun games, polls, and little activities like fic title generators wheels, meme prompts, character wheels, and more. All of it is optional and meant to be light-hearted and low-pressure!

✨ What if I’m shy or not sure I’ll finish in time?

No stress! Whether you post one drawing, a short drabble, or just cheer from the sidelines — you’re part of the event. No pressure, just vibes. And there will be a time extension, just like for Fluff Week!!

🌟 Can I submit actor x reader/character content?

Yes, absolutely — actor x reader/character works are welcome, as long as they’re respectful and not written in a way that encourages parasocial or unhealthy dynamics.

Think cozy, kind, and grounded — the same softness and comfort vibes apply here too! 💖🫶

Got more questions? Just shoot me a message or drop it in the ask box! And thank you again for making this little event feel like a warm tea hug already ☕🐻✨

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Monster F*cker May 2025

Monster Fucker May is back for 2025!!!

We home you enjoy the prompts we tried to give a good mix of prompts specific to certain media (Silmarillion, ROP, Hobbit and LOTR) and some less specific prompts!

As all ways:

As always, if you want us to reblog please:

tag us @tolkienpinupcalendar

use the tag #tpcmonsterfuckermay

Submit to our smut-missions form

Add the work to our AO3 collection

The most important rule is to have fun! We look forward to seeing what you create! And remember, any creative work is allowed: Moodboards, playlist, digital and physical art, if you can imagine it you can share it!!!

Mods @the-girl-with-the-algebra-book @bellejolras and @frosticenow

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Call for Tolkien fanart:

We are looking for art to be featured at the start of three presentations at Mereth Aderthad 2025!

Are you interested in parallels between Elwing and Maedhros, in ecological justice in Beleriand, resistance to violence and viewing the Quenta Silmarillion through a postcolonial lens?

Or Elrond and Elros and their kidnap fam, and the part Gil-Galad plays?

Or what religion might look like in Arda?

If you'd like to create an artwork for one of these presentations or would like more information about them, reach out to us at moderator@silmarillionwritersguild.org or through any of the SWG socials.

More information on how we are presenting fanworks at the event can be found here: https://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/mereth-aderthad-2025#fanworks

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The curtain rises, the lights come up, and for the next few hours, you are transported to a world where people sing through their problems. Musicals tell stories ranging from the petty to the profound through song and, as they belt out from the stage, saturate the culture, moving from theater to film to radio, inspiring uninhibited shower-singing and getting unapologetically stuck in your head.

This month's challenge draws its prompts from musicals. Select the prompt you want from the list and, as always, you can use any part of the prompt—including delving deeper into the lyrics and performance of the selected songs—in crafting your fanwork.

You can find prompts for the Musicals challenge here.

Thank you to @silmalope for this month's gorgeous banner and stamps!

In order to receive a stamp for your fanwork, your response must be posted to the archive on or before 15 May 2025. For complete challenge guidelines, see the Challenges page on our website.

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Anna (IdleLeaves) has kindly offered to host regular instadrabbling sessions on our Discord server on the first Saturday of each month! We welcome all creators to join us for an few hours of creating, squeeing, and hanging out with fellow fans.

The next session occurs on May 3, 6pm/18:00 UTC (Find this in my timezone)

What is instadrabbling? Instadrabbling is a long-standing community activity in the Tolkien fanfiction fandom. A group of friends gets together on chat, someone throws out a prompt or four, and everyone writes a drabble (or whatever comes to mind). We share our creations in the server and admire each other's work. Instadrabbling is low-pressure and casual, and all are encouraged to participate to whatever degree they are comfortable. Instadrabbling responses shared on our server can be about any aspect of Tolkien's legendarium, not just Silmworks.

When we instadrabble, we meet on the #instadrabbling channel on our Discord server. Discord invites can be requested at any time from the moderators. All are welcome to join the Discord, whether you want to instadrabble with us or not!

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The curtain rises, the lights come up, and for the next few hours, you are transported to a world where people sing through their problems. Musicals tell stories ranging from the petty to the profound through song and, as they belt out from the stage, saturate the culture, moving from theater to film to radio, inspiring uninhibited shower-singing and getting unapologetically stuck in your head.

This month's challenge draws its prompts from musicals. Select the prompt you want from the list and, as always, you can use any part of the prompt—including delving deeper into the lyrics and performance of the selected songs—in crafting your fanwork.

You can find prompts for the Musicals challenge here.

Thank you to @silmalope for this month's gorgeous banner and stamps!

In order to receive a stamp for your fanwork, your response must be posted to the archive on or before 15 May 2025. For complete challenge guidelines, see the Challenges page on our website.

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[Monthly Challenge] April

Hey we're back at it again with Monthly Challenge 3! You don't have to be a big bang participant to sign up, everyone is welcome to come join in the fun! :)

Prompt: Forests

How it works:

1k fic/writing OR 1 piece of art (which could be either a drawing, podfic, graphic or fanmix) based on the prompt

Sign up via the below link

Post completed works by midnight April 30th according to your timezone

The round up post will be posted about a week later on May 7th.

All Fandoms AND original works allowed, just so long as the main ship is femslash - see FAQ below or send an ask if you need anything clarified. :)

[APRIL SIGN UP HERE]

Other links:

FAQ

Schedule

Prompt List (updated when prompts drop)

AO3 Collection 

We have a discord too - send an ask (off anon) or reply to one of our posts and I can send a link :)

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sweetbitter and bittersweet

Fandom: Silmarillion

Relationship: Lalwen/Lúthien

Rating: Teen

Summary:

Five scenes from an overshadowed romance; an unexpected meeting, a message, a first kiss, an apology, and a final goodbye.

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i like to think that eowyn and arwen would be besties

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Bear wife 🥺💚