#gilmi

[maxyvert]

🪶Gilmi redraw🪶 Watercolor, anilinky, colored pencils and gel pens on tea soaked Canson watercolor paper.

Little something just to create :D

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2013 vs 2023 under the cut:

[frodothefair]

Gilmi: leggo my Leggo

[timelordofbagend]

me boys

[modernincorrectlotrhobbit]

Legolas: Maybe Aragorn doesn’t like you! Did you think about that? Gimli: Yes… that actually did cross my mind… Gimli: But then I thought “oh, no, he hangs around with Legolas. His standards must be pretty low.”

[lon-riistar]

Why he so feminine

[asurrogateblog]

you log onto reddit to check our r/pinkfloydcirclejerk and they're all roasting a picture of you in the exact outfit you're wearing

[swimmingleo]

logging in twitter just to see the passive agressive birthday tweet of the year to rog from the pink floyd account

[camille-lachenille]

Day 7 of All of Arda is Autistic:

Prompt: loud noises/holding hands

Rating: Gen

Legolas & Gimli (can read as platonic or pre-romantic relationship)

CW: description of a dissociative episode. Canon typical description of battle

The battle was won. Against all odds, they had won. Yet, this fact couldn’t register in Legolas’ frantic mind as he tried to breathe deeply, to shut down the clamour of the battle still ringing in his ears. It had been his first true battle, he realised with detachment. This terrible fight for life, the gruesome sight of dead men trampled by orcs. Legolas shivered and let out a sound like a choked sob.

He could still hear the screams of his foes, their foul language screeching insults and challenges. It had been so loud. Everything was still loud now, as the men were cleaning and putting weapons and armours away with echoing clangs of metal on stone, as women and children reunited with their families in joyful laughter or mourned their lost relatives with ear-splitting cries. Yet, everything sounded distant and deformed, as if Legolas was deep under water, barely able to see the sun on the surface. His whole body felt numb. A detached part of his mind was telling him to move, to go out of the main hall of the Hornburg, clean himself. But he couldn’t move. Even his usually sharp eyesight was blurred.

Someone took his hand and led him away from the chaos. Legolas followed sluggishly, barely registering what was happening. A door opened and shut closed in a rusty creak, and the first thing he noticed was the silence. It was almost deafening after the hours and hours of constant noise, but Legolas’ mind cleared enough for him to register the large, calloused hand still holding his. Gimli. “You beat me by one foe defeated, Master Dwarf,” he said automatically, his voice sounding hollow even to him.

“Ach, laddie, you gave me a right fright back in the great hall.” Gimli replied gruffly. But he squeezed Legolas’ hand just a bit tighter. Legolas clung to the large fingers like an anchor to the reality. “You looked ready to drop dead on the spot or flee like a spooked deer.” Gimli continued, more quietly this time, concern clear in his voice.

“It was… I… too much noise. Too loud.” Legolas forced out of his lips. “It makes me…” he frowned, searching for the right words. “Like when you see yourself from outside your body, in a dream. I can watch, but not do anything.” Gimli grumbled something in his beard that sounded a bit like Elvish metaphors! But he didn’t dismiss his distress and, still keeping hold of Legolas’ hand, led him to a bench against the wall.

“I’ll go fetch water and towels. Will you be alright alone here?” Legolas took a moment to try focus on his own body, on the twirling mass of thoughts in his mind, and the warm Dwarven hand in his. He shook his head.

“I… could you stay a moment please?” he asked quietly, glancing quickly at his friend. Gimli only nodded.

“Let’s take our armours off, first. We can’t let this nice metal rust on us,” he said, immediately acting on his words and shucking his chainmail away. Legolas felt keenly the loss of Gimli’s hand in his but tried to hide his dismay, focusing instead on removing his armours. At last, he was left only in his usual tunic and leggings, with his cloak of Lórien wrapped around him like a blanket.

Legolas closed his eyes and rested his head against the cool stone wall, slowly regaining awareness of his own body and surroundings. He felt Gimli sit heavily next to him and, to Legolas’ surprise and joy, a large, calloused hand rested on top of his where it lay on the bench. Instinctively, he turned his palm up and squeezed the Dwarf’s hand. Gilmi squeezed back and didn’t let go. They sat silent for a long time, and Legolas was finally back in the present.

[meowsgirldrawing]

Dorian and his elven daughter

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“Oh, fuck that.”

Dorian laughs, gripping the amulet in his hand tightly. His laugh echoes against the interior of his office, which is big enough to be considered a master bedroom honestly. He hears Bellatrix’s giggles emit from the crystal as his calms. 

“I mean, the guy acts like an indecent asshole-” 

 “Are there any decent ones?”

 “ You would know. ANYWAY-,”

 Dorian bursts into more laughter.

 “then turns around, acting shocked when you give it back to him- mind you, in a civilized manner. Jeez. Tevinter sounds  great. ” She retorts, causing him seconds from wheezing in his chair.

 After a moment, he breaths. He leans back in his chair and chuckles finally evening out. His hand holds against his chin, smiling wryly, “Maybe you can come to the next Imperial sphere, it’ll be grand! We can comment on the man’s attire- scare him into thinking the worst.”

 “  Oh dear! I saw the Inquisitor and Magister Pavus speaking ill, I hope my luscious seat still shines afterward! ” Her voice deepens, the scornful attempt at a Tevinter accent could make his grandparents and father turn in their graves. 

 “I thought you didn’t like your former title though? A change of heart maybe?” He teases.

 “Dor Dor, I’ve had to accept by now that it will follow me to my grave and even afterwards, whether I want it to or not. Might as well get some use of it.” She shrugs in spite of the fact he can’t see it, “Especially against some entitled, fucking wise-ass who tries to insult one of my favorite nieces.”

 “Yes well, you’ll be glad to know that he not only looked like the most miserable, silliest person there, but I saw him practically run out with his tail between his legs soon after.

 She snickers, “Good.”

 “Thankfully, there was no falter in the new arrangements so everyone matter-of-factly expected Briva and I at the next gathering without trouble.”

 A low whistle, “Damn, Dor, look at youuuu! Already some change in the social rank. Metaphorically, of course.”

 He sighs, running a hand through his hair, “Tis similar, still have much more work that will last well over a lifetime or two.”

 “Yeah, well- good thing you- wait… FUCK! TURNIP, NO!-” A thud, Bellatrix coughs, and some shuffling.  Dorian pauses, looking down at the crystal in his palm. It flicks from light to off, indicating more to the commotion. He hesitates, “Bella?” He taps it, all the same of knowing it’s alright- just something to check, “Bellatrix? Is everything alright?”

 Soon, the crystal shines bright again with the elf’s voice coming through, albeit, breathless.

“The dog…jumped..on me.” More shuffling, “I think he heard my.. grt- whistling. …This is why I’m a cat person.”

 He breaks into laughter as she huffs, “Are you alright?” 

 “Wouldn’t you like to know, fucker.” She growls, her tone still light.

 “Ass.”

 “Shit-talker.”

He goes to continue their game when he notices Gilmi, one of the head servants of his household, standing nervously by the door, waiting patiently.

“Bella?”

 “Yeah? Is everything alright?” She clearly picked up his change of tone.

 “Not sure. I’ll send back for you once I’m done.”

 “Got it, Dor Dor. Tell Briva her favorite Aunt said hi.”

 He motions for the servant to come in, snickering, “You know she has close to 6 other Aunts, yes?”

 “Un-noted. Take care.”

“You do the same.” The connection cuts and he stashes the amulet carefully back into his desk, giving the servant his full attention.

 “Is something the matter, dear?”

 “Not…exactly sir, Miss Briva is the library. Uhm, something occurred and now she’s scared. Mister Jervah told me to just come get you.”

 The moment Dorian heard the second line, he jerked from his chair, his gut clenched. He doesn’t waste time, quickly thanking the elf before making his way down to the library. The clicking of boots doesn’t help his nerves. They only add to the ever-growing fear, his hands tight, and mind racing at any horror his daughter was frightened of. 

Possibilities flood though. An assassin paid to kidnap or hurt her-  Well, he knows the guards would have stopped and alerted him immediately, but still….  An animal at the window?-  Briva absolutely adores them, she would have been running in, wanting to show him honestly.  A book she shouldn’t have read,  Then again, he holds all of the spell tomes or spell-based ones on a high shelf or locked in his office, safe……STILL-

 Arriving at the doors, he makes haste in opening and coming through.

  All right, time to throw all the previous worries out the window, along with his sanity- specifically the barely hanging nail one from across the room, shattered glass scattered around on on top of the window seal.  One that completes the look of a tornado, fire, and ice-mixed wonderland. 

Books are thrown off shelves, some burned with others frozen in crystal cold. The curtains scorched from the bottom up, continuous crackles hitting his ears.  The floor has puddles of water, as well as short layers of ice in some spots- his foot almost slips but he steadies himself on a half-burned desk near the door. 

 He trudged slowly around the room, tensely looking everywhere with wide, fearful eyes, also casting out swift but small spells to counter the others. All the while, calling out for his little girl. Fear has him caged at this point; with all this mass of destruction, no wonder his little one was terrified. 

“Briva, darling. Papa’s here, I-”

 “Ser Pavus,”

 He turns, presently holding a piece of paper, one that Briva had obviously been working on beforehand. The ink was fresh and oily.

 “Jervah, where’s my daughter?” Maintaining his calm and ever-resounding nature in his voice. In spite of this, the older elf looks upon him with understanding. He motions towards the door across the library. It’s an extra room, made specifically for when he and Briva are focusing on her studies.

 As Dorian crosses the foothold, Jervah speaks up assuringly, “I let the others know to leave you two be. You will need it.” Not understanding this but knowing he will soon, the Magister nods, before returning to his most important.

He casts a minor spell, a light orb that lights up the room. “Briva?...Briva, honey.” His voice is tight, trying his damndest to sound heartening-  despite his own heart currently moving-

 He stops at the shuffling. Moving the orb closer in its direction, he sees a small figure under the middle table- scooting further under it as if to hide from the light. He sighs, relief flooding over him when realization hits. 

 Dorian takes his time, hands behind his back as he sends multiple orbs around corners of the room, lighting it up more until it turns into a soft, light blue hue. Her favorite color.

 “...Briva? Is everything alright, my dearest?”

 She doesn’t respond, concealing her face in her knees, arms wrapped around her tightly. With a kneel, he takes notice of the ice around her fingertips.

 Oh..

 He blinks.

 So that’s what happened….Another wave of relief,  Her powers just manifested. That’s all..

 Now, he speaks up, “Briva, dear, are you alright? Are you hurt?”

 She takes a moment before shaking her head, just barely. “Do you want to come out?”

 Another shake of the head.

 “Alright,” He sits down and tucks his legs under him. His robes fell around him, touching the ice residue and crowding around the two of them. She moves her head up quickly.

 “No!”

 He stops, looking at her.

 She gnaws on her lip. Her eyes were blotchy and red, with tears streaming down her bubbly cheeks as her pointed ears droop slightly. 

  “Y-you’re gonna mess up y-your outfit.”

 Dorian can’t help himself- a short laugh escapes from him. Mae, the loving sport, was always saying how Briva could be his blood by how she acted at times; it’s clear as ever even now. Still chuckling at her confused and worried look, he gently coaxes her out from the table. 

 “Please, it’ll soon be water. It’s fine, I promise.”

 She’s hesitant, bunching her light florid, green dress in her tiny hands. Reluctantly she moves and settles into his lap. Now sensing she wasn’t in trouble, she buried her face into his chest. Unfortunately, she starts tearing up again when his arms wrap around her in a tight, but soft cradle. 

 The patient quietness gets mellowed out as Dorian runs a soothing hand through her curly hair, “Are you alright, my dear?”

 She doesn’t speak but nods. “What about your hands? Are they cold?”

 A pause before another small nod.

 “Here.” With an easy hand, he warms it just enough yet pauses when she flinches. He frowns, concerned. Briva has never been afraid of his magic. Nor Mae’s, Estel’s, or any other of her mage Aunts and Uncles. Curious yes, but never frightened. Only when she sees it in public or from other Magisters in general is when she gets somewhat nervous- that’s when he pulls her closer as to soothe her thoughts. 

  Kaffas- she just discovered herself that she has mage blood and after experiencing something such that is emotionally reeling to most young ones- especially at her age!  Dorian curses inwardly at himself.  The first thing I go and do is use one of the main elements.

 Dorian moves his hand away an inch, “Is this alright, dear?”

She looks up before glancing down at his hand. She gives a small nod and lends her hand back. 

 As the frost disappears from her fingers, Dorian leans his back on the table side. It digs into his upper back, but he pays it no mind. He could care less when his daughter is his main concern at the moment. 

 “What happened?”  Her body stills at the question. 

 “Briva?” 

 “... I-im sorry.. ” Dorian tilts his head, “Whatever for, my dearest?”

 Her hands wipe her eyes, sniffling and whimpering. “I  ruined  the Library. The b-books are ruined! I-i didn't mean to- I was only reading what Mister Jervah gave me and then-,” A small sob escapes her, tearing at his heart. Every urge in his body fights against the instinct to hug her tightly to him, to hide her away from it; as much as he wants to, she needs some room to speak.

“A-and then! -Ice and fire came… I think I h-hurt Mr.Jervah!” Briva cries.

 “Mr.Jervah said he was alright, dear. No need to worry.” He assures, brushing the curly hair from her face. 

 “B–b-but, in the Library! I-” 

 “The books, curtains, and any other affected object there can be replaced. You cannot, however.”

 Briva looks down as her hands fumble in her lap. “..I’m sorry, papa..”

 Dorian smiles, pulling her closer, “Briva, darling.”

 She glances back up. The tears get gently wiped away by him, swiftly pulling down his long sleeve to dry her cheeks. As he does this, he continues, “Dear, you know what happened exactly, yes?”

 She pauses. “I’m like Papa?”

 He chuckles, nodding along, “Yes, you have what many consider, mage blood. You will learn more as you grow, but, “ He adjusts himself, still holding Briva in his lap, “You understand what that means, correct.” He checks.

 “Yes, But,” She bites her cheek, “Isn’t it…dangerous? Aunt Mae said some people think mages are scary.”

 He sighs, “Unfortunately people believe that, of course. It’s just like how many believe your other father is a scary beast all because of his appearance.”

 “But father is nice! He’s not a beast.” 

 “I know that. But it’s an undeserving fact, sadly.”

 She goes quiet again. A less tight grip on her dress, the same one that bundles around her, barely touching the ground underneath her father’s lap. She studies the way to fabric lay, thinking through her next words. Dorian is patient, only humming and brushing through her hair contently.

 She’s hesitant, “ Can I…can I use my magic like yours?” She looks up, “Like how you used it to help Aunt Bellatrix and Estel?” 

 He smiles as she continues, “You said you only use it when the aid for people is needed, you helped people…I wanna do that.”

 “With time and careful studies, indeed. It can be done, my dearest.” 

 It’s almost like she was never crying, never scared- her bright smile grew on her face before she erupted in giggles and hugged him. Like every time, he never hesitates to reciprocate, holding her close as chuckles leave him.

After leading her out of the study, Dorian and Briva find Jervah standing near the entrance of the Library. His grin matches Dorian's, as he greets Briva, who runs up to him with a worry in her brow. “Mister Jervah! Are you alright?”

 The older man chuckles, kneeling down, “I am alright, madam. No need to worry.” She gives a shy smile and hugs him.

 As Briva talks with Jervah, Dorian’s happiness starts to dwindle. Slowly and awfully as new anxiety kicks in.  She’s a mage.  His hidden gaze ponders over his daughter, who’s giggling as Jervah holds her up.

  An elven mage….In Tevinter .

 She’s going to have many troubles try and run through her. People are going to look upon her as nothing other than a unique piece for a stealer’s collection, or an unwanted soon enemy.  People will want to hurt her..  His darling little girl.  The dear one that his husband, Fuliz, saved close to 6 years ago.

 Well….He perks up, “Briva?”

 She looks over, smiling, “Yes, Papa?”

 “Would you like to go with Miss Gilmi and get cleaned up? Papa and Jervah will take care of things here.”

 She tilts her head, “Surely I can at least gather the saved books?”

  Oh bless her , he instead shakes his head but keeps his smile plastered, “I’m quite sure, my dearest.” Leaning down, he welcomes her quick hug, placing a kiss on her head, “Run along now, we’ll be fine.”

 With a nod and a small grin, she does so. Grabbing onto Gilmi’s outreached hand, she waves as the two leave. 

 He waves back, waiting for them to be completely out of view before he speaks in a quiet but firm tone, “Jervah, for now on: please notify the guards and staff to keep an extra eye on all entrances, no matter the circumstances. And if anything happens that concerns Briva or strange behavior from staff, tell me immediately.”

 “Of course, sir.” Jervah bows, and makes his way out. Dorian turns, hands behind his back as he casts out spells. As chairs and tables float back to positions, the curtains being pulled down for replacement, and frost being melted and dried away, he stands near the window. His eyes ogle at the gate that guards his home.

  He once felt shame and dishonor for who he was, for where he was from, for his decisions on who to love and be around.  He feels his jaw clench,  no matter what, he will make absolutely sure Briva will not ever feel the same still lingering feeling he feels now. 

 While his fears from before have just become stilling nightmares and comments he can now brush off without a blink, 

 While he now has a wonderful and sweet husband waiting to come visit him and their girl in between mercenary missions, 

 While he has multiple friends all over Thedas that wouldn’t think twice to help him when heeded- 

 The judgment and disdain from his peers continue like an endorsed flame. People look upon him and send assassins of words or people in their wake, in their distaste. People fight to stop his coming dent in their country, and all would turn towards his little girl when she joins his side. All for her pointed ears and now magic. 

 Well…he smirks lightly, spinning back to the room and out the door.

They best send their biggest armies at him and his own growing power, cause the Fade will have to destroy itself before he allows any of them to even step a foot near her.

  She is his daughter, no matter the blood. As long as he lives and breathes, she doesn’t have to be afraid. Never like he once was.

[is-it-mungojerry-or-rumpelteazer]

'There was a battle here three nights ago,' said Gimli, 'and here Legolas and I played a game that I won only by a single orc. Come and see how it was! And there are caves, Merry, caves of wonder! Shall we visit them, Legolas, do you think?'

Gilmi, vibrating out of his skin in excitement: can we go see the caves right now? Can we? Can we? Pleeeeasee??

(Also, I love the subtle brag)

[magpiecaranthir]

In Valinor Tinwe ask Gilmi to make her the most outrageously dwarven jewellery and she wears it when there are elves formerly from Doriath around. The uncomfortable side effect is that she’s ambushed several time by a drunk Finrod who wants to talk about how cool Dwarves are and how awesome at making jewels they are and so on

No that's literally what's happening.

She asks for the GAUDIEST SHIT ever. I'm talking the most outrageously decked out sparkly style.

A belt. A ring. A fuckton of bangles. A sparkly jewel corset. A neck ring. A slip on nose ring and ear rings. (Tattos are fine but piercings is where she draws the line for some reason)

At one point she wears more dwarf jewelery than a dress underneath. Ecthelion chokes and for some unexplainable reason they have not been seen six days after that appearance.

Gimli is thrilled bc I hc him as a jewelsmith with a preference for silversmithing bc that's what his mum did in my hcs and he is a big mommas boy.

Anyway. Yes to Finrod. When there is the danger of them interacting she wears even more rings and bangles so that when he approaches she can give him the jewelery and while he rants she can make a quick getaway.

[maxyvert]

[tending-the-hearth]

i haven't mentioned it yet but i also love that gloín is so obviously gilmi's dad. his voice, his mannerisms, his fighting style, it's such a fantastic way to tie things together

[heilith]

Could they work together to build an IKEA wardrobe? If no, how far do they get before giving up?

Gimli legolas thranduil

I'm afraid, poor Gilmi will do all the dirty job, and no, he won't give up till it's finished. I don't think he'll let pointy-eared forest fairies touch it. Not that Thranduil is very enthusiastic.

Legolas can cheer up on him, though.

[asurrogateblog]

Oooooh new to Pink Floyd going through their discography very slowly but id love to hear what lyrics gilmie aimed at rog or what you think are about him

Hello and welcome!

If you want to hear David talking about Roger and shamelessly denying it, I would listen to the album The Division Bell. Not only is it full of references to their falling out, but it’s also genuinely a good album (imo). Here are some lyrical highlights:

Poles Apart:

“Hey you Did you ever realize what you'd become? And did you see That it wasn't only me you were running from? Did you know all the time but it Never bothered you anyway? Leading the blind while I stared out the steel in your eyes”

(the first stanza of this song is for Syd, and the second stanza (above) could not be a more obviously aimed at Roger, especially given that it opens with a reference to the song Hey You from The Wall. this seems to be about David's perspective on Roger taking over the band and the psychological issues that drove it)

A Great Day For Freedom:

“On the day the Wall came down They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high, we raised a cry For freedom had arrived And on the day the Wall came down The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night like paper doves in flight”

(David says that this song is about the Berlin Wall but….dude. You know you can’t just use the phrase “the wall” in a song and not have it interpreted as the wall. Personally, I think this song is about the aftermath of Roger leaving the band and the subsequent legal battles. War As Metaphor For Music Industry is classic floyd anyway)

Lost For Words:

While you are wasting your time on your enemies Engulfed in a fever of spite Beyond your tunnel vision, reality fades Like shadows into the night……

Can you see your days blighted by darkness? Is it true, you beat your fists on the floor? Stuck in a world of isolation While the ivy grows over the door

So I open my door to my enemies And I ask could we wipe the slate clean But they tell me to please go fuck myself You know you just can't win

(this entire song is definitely about Roger and the communication breakdown between the two of them. I don’t know what to say about it other than…yah. Who else could David possibly be talking about?)

anyway, those are definitely the clearest examples! If you're more or less aware of the Lore, then it's really funny when David looks you right in the eyes and acts like that's not 100% supposed to be Roger's face on the cover of the album

thanks for the ask! :)

[bhaalsdeepbat]

I know the consensus is that Astarion is pathetic, but he is constantly the one getting the most kills with the way his kit works with the right items. When I have him and Karlach together, they have a Legolas & Gilmi Friendship Rivalry seeing who can pick the most enemies off.

Astarion also very, very easily soloed three goblins, including Priestess Gut, who fucking shoved my Storm Sorcerer to their death causing him to have a 3v1.

So what I am saying is he starts out pathetic, but quickly becomes very, very good at slaughtering baddies and Hero Spawn Astarion being a goofy little dude with a very dark (and catty) sense of humor who is extremely good at killing and draining dry the villain & monster of the night before they even saw it coming and without breaking a nail.

He still acts pathetic like a wet dog though