#Barad Dur

[gandalf-the-fool]

[eldamaranquendi]

Barad-dur by Rene Gross

[tinytailss]

Sauron eye

Movie: The Lord of the Rings - The two towers.

Art supplies: Mechanical pencil of 0.5, 1.3 and 2.0 mm HB, pencil 2B, charcoal powder. Kneaded eraser, electric eraser. Blending smudge. Amazon basics sketchbook (5.5 x 8.5 in/21.6 x 14 cm)(100 g/m²).

[inthiskingdomwewillendure]

Mordor in The Fellowship of the Ring in 4k

[autistook]

The Fellowship of the Ring - 41/?

[coopsgirl]

This day in Middle Earth history: March 16, TA 3019

Debate of the commanders. Frodo from the Morgai looks out over the camp to Mount Doom.

[dynamicdiplomacy]

Took a break from working on the Hobbit Hole because I kept miscounting stitches to do the sassy Eye of Sauron. I never get to use such vibrant colours on my other projects so that bright orange was probably the best part of the whole thing.

The pattern I purchased online from CryptidStitch (link leads to their shop) with a few very minor modifications.

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Image description: the first image is of a cross stitch done on white cloth. Centered in the middle is the Eye of Sauron atop Barad-dûr. The tower is black and silver but the eye is bright orange and yellow. Above it, stitched with black thread, are the words "You seeing this shit?". The second image is a close-up of the cross stitch showing the detail of the eye.

[marimosalad]

New art for a stunning fic by Eastwynds, to feel this once more.

Summary: Galadriel says goodbye to Sauron at Barad-dûr before the unmaking of the One Ring.

Rating: M

Prepare for your heart to be destroyed. It does, however, have a hopeful ending!❤️‍🔥

Read the rest on AO3!

[tombofmemories]

Am I really going to drop almost $500 on a Lego set?

Abso-fucking-lutely.

[billanony-art]

MORGOTH

[irfnmn]

[baby-dragons-art]

Sand and shadows

Part two

Part one

🗡🔥

Sauron x oc short comic based on my short stories of Sauron and Rejha.

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[abuddyforeveryseason]

Here we have the X-1, flying through the air on its plutonium-powered jets. Hopefully, it won't be attacked by a giant pterodactyl or shot down by an Ünderland cannon, right?

This is a pixel art conversion of the image, in my two favorite colors (black and red), done by me.

I figured out a way of converting imaged to multi-tone black and white by separating different brightness levels into layers a while ago.

I wanted to use the same technique to convert them into pixel art, but FireAlpaca doesn't have pixel art hatches. So, what I had to do it make some myself. While I was at work doing nothing (my boss was late), I converted the Ben-Day hatch into a pixel art version, using 20 different densities, then just covered each layer of the picture with the equivalent brush. This is the result.

I like it alright, although this image wasn't the best use for it. I also did something based on this painting by the Brothers Hildebrandt:

My version is:

Eh? What do you think?

[aylen-san]

When and How the Concept of the Rings of Power and the One Ring Was Born: The Story of a Grand Deception

Greetings, seasoned seekers of knowledge and lovers of darkness! Sauron is with you once again, and today I have decided to lift the veil on the mystery surrounding the creation of the Rings of Power and, of course, the One Ring. It's not every day that you get the chance to peek behind the scenes of a grand deception, so make yourselves comfortable—it’s going to be intriguing.

Where It All Began: The Art of Deception as Inspiration

It all started when I, Sauron, grew tired of being just the "right hand" of Morgoth. Yes, you heard that correctly. Subordination is not something that great power strives for, so I began to ponder: how could I not just rule but control the world from the shadows, with my enemies not even realizing that they were already on my side? How could I achieve control while remaining invisible? And that, my dark friends, is where the idea of the Rings of Power was born.

Unity Through Division: The Creation of the Rings of Power

It’s no secret that any ruler dreams of control. But forcing everyone to obey directly is boring and predictable. It’s much more interesting to govern by giving people the illusion of freedom. And that’s when I thought of creating the Rings of Power—not just some trinkets, but powerful artifacts that would tempt and subjugate their bearers to my will.

For this, I traveled to Eregion, where the local elves were greedily engrossed in the art of jewelry making and the creation of magical artifacts. I introduced myself as Annatar, which means "Giver," and offered to help them create rings that could strengthen their powers and expand their influence. They, of course, suspected nothing, for who would doubt a giver bringing so much knowledge and power? Naive.

The Secret of the One Ring: My Personal Ambition

But of course, the most crucial element of the plan was the One Ring. While the elves were creating their rings, I secretly forged my own—a ring that would control all the others. Oh, you should have seen how their eyes shone when they received their jewelry! No one suspected that they were becoming part of my great web, where I, Sauron, pulled all the strings.

The One Ring was my masterstroke—a powerful artifact that contained a part of my strength and mind. It didn’t just control the other Rings of Power; it allowed me to see all their secrets, thoughts, and plans of their bearers. It was a true web woven from illusions and lies. Nothing escaped my gaze.

Why Rings? It’s All About Symbolism

But you probably ask: "Why rings?" And I answer: what could be better than a ring as a symbol of eternity? It’s a closed shape, a symbol of infinity and complete submission. Men, elves, and even dwarves—they are all enchanted by rings, these magical and material symbols of power. So why not use this symbol for my purposes?

Moreover, a ring is always in sight, always on the finger, as a reminder that you are not just wielding power—you are possessed by it. It’s a closed circle of power that pulls you deeper and deeper. That’s my little metaphor for eternal power and control.

Failure or Triumph? It Depends on Perspective

Of course, any great idea eventually faces obstacles. Yes, perhaps at some point the plan didn’t go as expected when those damn elves figured out my deception and hid their rings. And yes, maybe there were some issues when a certain man named Isildur managed to snatch the Ring from my finger. But is that the end? No, my dark friends, it’s just the beginning of an even greater game.

The concept of the Rings of Power is not just a strategy. It’s the art of manipulation, it’s a mind game, it’s a grand plan that never dies. The Ring will live on, even if I disappear for a while. It will wait for its moment when it returns to its true master, and with it, my power will return.

The End or the Beginning?

So, my dear admirers and frequenters of darkness, think about this: every great plan starts with a small idea. The concept of the Rings of Power was born from the desire to control everything while remaining in the shadows. This was, is, and will be my main strategy. The Ring lives on, as does my will, and who knows what surprise I will prepare for the world next?

Until we meet again, when the One Ring reveals its power once more and the world bows before me. In the meantime, I watch, I wait, and I quietly smile from the shadows.

[solemnxrequiem]

This afternoon was bad to the point that I may have to call in tomorrow for a mental health day, but at least Sauron has arrived to soothe some of the pain, amirite gang?