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[carrionkid]

man sorry about your various medical woes. can I offer you a (few) picture(s) of Klaus in these trying times

yeah. good luck!!

OHHHHH thank you river..... Best dog ever

[reviewinghiccup]

RIDERS OF BERK | HTTYD SERIES | VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITES

THIS IS PART TWO!

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If you have any other favourites, let me know in the comments below! I definitely have two two absolute favourites in this set.

[karmirage]

intro post at last

hey i'm river! this is my comics sideblog, and you can also find my main @cirth-ithil, my star trek sideblog @transjadziadax, and on ao3 as moonrunes. my pronouns are they/them if you please, i'm an adult, i'm japanese-american, i'm a writer, and i've been reading comics for Far Too Long. ***edit to add: I am more or less on hiatus. please do not expect consistent posting or current comics.***

i mostly post about x men, with a side of other marvel stuff and a very small amount of dc. most characters are going to be tagged with [name]/[codename], tho sometimes that doesn't work very well (especially with magneto, or monica rambeau, etc) so that tagging system is not to be trusted (especially since tumblr keeps deleting my tags?). if you need me to tag something for a trigger lmk

i have many favorite Guys (gender neutral) but i have a particular soft spot for the new mutants and the champions. i do have an actual list of favorite characters but it's a little long for an intro post

sometimes i make original posts. the catch-all tag for original posts is #river rambles

sometimes i write things. that'll be at #river writes (i'll make a masterpost in a second)

sometimes i will reblog things that don't fall under the comic book umbrella. those will be tagged #not comics in case you'd like to blacklist it.

idk what else to put. i'm fucking tired of krakoa tho. also charles xavier is a cunt. Fuck that guy.

as long as you're gonna be civil about it, my askbox is open. i do enjoy talking about comics, despite the copious amounts of bitching and moaning i do about them. I do also want to add that I'm pretty free with the block button, my best friend the block button

ah! don't bother interacting if you're transphobic, homophobic, zionist, islamophobic, racist, anti-Semitic, or if you oppose BLM, landback movements, and/or the overthrowing of colonialist structures. Also, as my petty dni: i fucking hate the new mutants movie, so pretty much everything i write for the new mutants comes with the warning "new mutants movie likers fuck off this is not for you." it's a shit movie, both as an adaptation of the original comics, as an example of some really racist "writing," and also just generally not very well realized (source: i was a film major)

the queue should usually spit out five posts in a day, but i do have a full time job so sometimes it runs out. i'm still here tho, just tired

yeah that's it. hope you survive the experience

[delicatenightfury]

Star of the Mountain: Chapter 5

Warnings: fluff, angst, canon-level violence, spoilers for the Hobbit films

Pairing: OC x Thorin Oakenshield

Beta'd By: @mistys-blerbz

Author's Note: please do not steal my work! I do not own the Hobbit or the characters, but I do own my OCs and the parts of the plot that are not part of the movies. I have worked very hard on this fic. Please be respectful and do not steal.

Please comment, reblog, and like!

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“Our business is no concern of elves,” Thorin said.

“For goodness sake, Thorin,” Gandalf huffed, “show him the map.”

“It is the legacy of my people. It is mine to protect, as are its secrets.”

“Save me from the stubbornness of Dwarves. Your pride will be your downfall. You stand in the presence of one of the few in Middle-Earth who can read that map. Show it to Lord Elrond.”

Thorin stared down Lord Elrond but the elven lord, however, did not seem phased, only slightly intrigued. Thorin once again knew Gandalf’s words to be true. The map was so old that not even Balin could read it. 

Thorin reached into his coat and pulled out the map.

“Thorin, no!” Balin tried to sway him, but Thorin brushed his arm away. He knew he did not have many other options.

He handed the map to Lord Elrond. The elf unfolded the paper and looked it over with interest.

“Erebor,” he said, looking at Thorin. “What is your interest in this map?”

Thorin was about to tell him it was none of his concern when Gandalf spoke up first.

“It’s mainly academic,” the wizard said. “As you know, this sort of artifact sometimes contains hidden text.” He exchanged looks with Thorin, who kept silent. “You still read Ancient Dwarvish, do you not?”

Elrond turned away from them, further looking over the paper. He held it up to the night light.

“Cirth ithil.”

“Moon runes,” Gandalf breathed. “Of course. An easy thing to miss.”

“Well in this case, that is true. Moon runes can only be read by the light of a moon of the same shape and season as the day on which they were written.”

“Can you read them?” Thorin asked.

Elrond nodded and motioned for the small group to follow him. Most of the company had gone back to their chambers, but Balin and Bilbo had stayed. The elf led them to an open cliff side, surrounded by waterfalls with a crystalline table in the center of the landing.

“These runes were written on a Midsummer’s Eve by the light of a crescent moon nearly two hundred years ago,” Elrond said. “It would seem you were meant to come to Rivendell. Fate is with you, Thorin Oakenshield. The same moon shines upon us tonight.”

He lay the map on the table, allowing the newly revealed moonlight to shine on it. Thorin stared as silver runes began to appear. Elrond ran his finger across the page, translating the words.

“‘Stand by the gray stone when the thrush knocks, and the setting sun with the last light of Durin’s Day will shine upon the keyhole.’”

“Durin’s Day?” Bilbo asked.

“It is the start of the dwarves’ new year, when the last moon of autumn and the first sun of winter appear in the sky together,” Gandalf explained.

“This is ill news,” Thorin said, turning to them. “Summer is passing. Durin’s Day will soon be upon us.”

“We still have time,” Balin reassured him.

“Time? For what?” Bilbo asked.

“To find the entrance. We have to be standing at exactly the right spot at exactly the right time. Then, and only then, can the door be opened.”

“So this is your purpose,” Elrond said, causing everyone to look at him. “To enter the Mountain.”

“What of it?” Thorin said lowly.

“There are some who would not deem it wise.”

Thorin narrowed his eyes at the lord and took back the map. He motioned for Balin to follow him out as the lord turned to speak briefly with Gandalf.. The dwarves left the cliffside, leaving the halfling standing awkwardly with the wizard and elf. Thorin silently questioned why he had even been present at the gathering. Thorin did not slow down until he was far away from the elven lord or any of his servants. Thorin didn’t even recognize his fast pace until he noticed that Balin had fallen slightly behind. He slowed down so the older dwarf could catch up.

“My apologies, my friend,” he said. “I am lost in thought.”

“It’s all right, laddie.” The two came to a stop. Balin looked up at his king. “So what is the plan?”

“We leave in the morning. At first light. We can’t have the elves trying to stop us.”

“And why would the elves be trying to stop you from leaving?” The dwarves turned around, surprised when they found Oreliell standing several feet away. Her head was tilted to the side, a curious look on her face though she also seemed amused. “What kind of trouble have you gotten yourself into now, Oakenshield?” she asked.

Balin glanced at Thorin, as if waiting to see what he would do. After a brief few moments, he patted Thorin’s shoulder.

“I’m going to turn in for the night,” he said. “I’ll let the others know of our plans.”

Thorin nodded. Balin bowed his head slightly toward Oreliell, who smiled at him. She stepped to the side to give him passage down the hall toward the company’s chambers. When he was out of sight, she looked back at Thorin.

“Is everything all right?” she asked.

“Lord Elrond has discovered the true nature of our journey,” the king said. “We are going to Erebor.”

Oreliell listened as Thorin told her everything. He told her how he met Gandalf after arriving in Bree and how the wizard encouraged him to take on the quest. He told her about the gathering in the Shire at the unsuspecting hobbit’s home. He showed her the map and key, revealing what Elrond had told them not long before that. Oreliell crossed her arms, nodding slowly when Thorin finally stopped.

“I see,” she said. “Thorin, you understand the dangers that are ahead of you, right?”

“Of course.”

“Even with the news that there is apparently someone out there trying to kill you and your company? Not to mention the later danger of a sleeping, gold-coveting dragon.”

“Yes. This is my homeland,” he said. “It was taken from us and now we have an opportunity to reclaim what is rightfully ours. I cannot sit idly by and let this chance pass.”

Oreliell placed her hand on Thorin’s shoulder.

“I understand, Thorin. Believe me. Losing your home is the worst thing that could have happened to you. You’ve done great things for your kin and I understand your desire to give them back everything that they lost. It’s a noble thing to do.”

Silence fell over them as neither felt the urge to continue their conversation. Thorin had explained his motives in taking the quest and Oreliell had shown her understanding and support in them. It was something Thorin found himself grateful for.

They left the balcony together, but chose to walk around Rivendell a bit longer. They took various halls and stairs with no real destination in mind. 

“Of course I was going to tell you. I was waiting for this very chance. And really, I think you can trust that I know what I’m doing.”

“Do you?”

Oreliell’s brows furrowed suddenly and she looked off over the railing they were walking by.

“What is it?” Thorin asked.

“Gandalf,” she replied.

The two walked quietly down the nearest flight of stairs, noticing Bilbo had also come to a stop on the landing. Below, Gandalf was conversing with Lord Elrond.

“That dragon has slept for sixty years,” Lord Elrond said. “What will happen if your plan should fail? If you wake the beast?”

“What if we succeed?” Gandalf countered. “If the dwarves take back the mountain, our defenses in the East will be strengthened.”

“It is a dangerous move, Gandalf.”

“It is also dangerous to do nothing.” It was then that Bilbo turned, eyes widening when he saw Oreliell and Thorin standing behind him. He turned back around, obviously slightly uncomfortable being caught listening to the current conversation. “Oh, come, the throne of Erebor is Thorin’s birthright. What is it you fear?”

“Have you forgotten? A strain of madness runs deep in that family. His grandfather lost his mind, his father succumbed to the same sickness. Can you swear that Thorin Oakenshield will not also fall?”

Thorin turned away from the conversation, but their words still reached his ears.

“Gandalf, these decisions do not rest with us alone. It’s not up to you or me to redraw the map of Middle-Earth.”

The lord and wizard continued on their way, still talking about the quest. 

Thorin thought back to his grandfather and how he had acted leading up to Smaug’s attack. He had become obsessed with Erebor’s treasure and with the Arkenstone. While it was the king’s jewel, it had nearly cost Thror his life. Thorin himself was the one to pull him from Erebor’s treasure hoard after Smaug took the mountain.

“Thorin?” The dwarf looked at Oreliell, briefly noting that Bilbo had slipped away. “Are you all right?”

He nodded roughly and cleared his throat.

“I shall retire for the night,” he said. He offered her a small smile. “I hope our paths cross again, Oreliell. I cannot thank you or your sister enough for what you’ve done for us these past days.”

Without waiting for her reply, Thorin turned and retreated back to the chambers where his kin were residing for the evening.

[cykelops]

curses by the crane wives as a jeanscott song thoughts

u have incredible taste

[elsewhereuniversity]

they're knocking at my window. mourn for me.

of course.

[vertigoimprint]

ooooooooo uh terry and emma??

Terry

Sexuality Headcanon: bi

A ship I have with said character: jimmyterry 2021 I’m manifesting it

A BROTP I have with said character: lorna and her

A NOTP I have with said character: terry/wade :/

A random headcanon: she was so into paramore, you can’t tell me she wasn’t

General Opinion over said character: one of my favorites <3

[bivampires]

∞? kshddjhf I had to copy-paste the entire ask to get that infinity 💀💀💀

hdbghdjfbg

smooth operator by sade

a license to love, insurance to hold melts all your memories and change into gold his eyes are like angels'; his heart is cold

[robertodacosta]

choice meme: canon danixian or canon samberto

HMMMMM.....rn canon samberto because this current NM run is so close to making it canon and i don’t want it to turn out to just be baiting.

[thehobbitfanatic]

"And we live inside a story, it's a story, all for the glory."

[gaysupersoldiers]

🔥🔥🔥 samberto, racism in fandom, Tommy shepherd

SamBerto is to die for and it also gets slept on and I think we both know why, but shout out to my AfroBrazilian both and his yeehaw bf

-even within communities of poc we need to listen to each other when they say that something is wrong and harmful. some people just love to ignore it also, like chill, and just listen to others. but also white people need to stfu and stop trying to add to stuff that theyre not involved with. like i get some of yall mean well but it gets really fucking annoying when im saying something like “hey janes alters should also be latine instead of white” and i told “theres white latines” like imma go feral.

yall know i love Tommy Shepherd, but we as fans need to stop acting like we’re oppressed. like seriously, he has a lot more comic book time and fics than a lot of other characters. and im not just saying that cause im xmen on main lately. also he could be gayer, and should be

[tatala]

b3 or a9 for the Boy, micah?

[arofili]

hmmmm qpp fili/ori and angbang?

hmm i’m gonna be honest, while i’d prefer qp fili/ori over romantic fili/ori it’s not my cup of tea. i see fili as the kind of aro who doesn’t really want a qpr and is perfectly content without one. he loves all his wonderful and weird friends and that’s the best thing for him!

also, i don’t really see him and ori interacting a lot. i feel like the fili/ori ship (and the fili/sigrid ship and pretty much all the fili ships) isn’t born out of “i actually like how these characters interact!” and instead is based on “wait fili doesn’t have an obvious romantic interest so let’s Pair The Spares” which is a trope i DETEST.

i think that both fili and kili are Super Bros and that while they like ori and are glad he’s there so they’re not the Youngest, they aren’t like super close to him? like they like hanging out with him especially when the older dwarves get all Old and Weird but he’s not like their closest friend.

angbang is Some Good Shit. i really like it! and i actually quite enjoy the fanon interpretation of that relationship! i do think people go a little far in erasing the fact that they are Actually Extremely Evil and not just “misunderstood uwu”, which is kind of a shame...mostly because i think having an evildoing power couple is so fun! they are bad, bad people and that’s super interesting! also, quality ship name 10/10 would ship again

though as with all my shipping i care so much less about romance than i used to

[autisticshatterstar]

i know nothing about dnd at all, nor have i ever known anything about dnd, but that gay wizard elf (?) from taz that i keep seeing often has u vibes imo asldkfjklsd

wayyfgys ive never listened to taz this is so fucking funny

send me a dnd race

[souldagger]

Roberto in C1 or Shan in D3? dkdhdkfh ily 💕💕💕

they r hanging out

[cykelops]

summary: we [love magneto and scott] here sir. also Women. v good art and v cute pins. nuanced takes and posts about your bf

i truly have been slacking on stanning magneto because i was being given nothing. that 10 minute video essay i did doesnt count--