yashmel

[yashmel]

I really want more versions of the second age where, instead of Celebrimbor being like, distrusted or fringe or whatever, and that's why he's in off in Eregion and no ones paying that close attention, it's actually the opposite.

Gil-Galad is ignoring Eregion because that's the one place he can count on to be stable and well-managed. Celebrimbor is an experienced leader and his followers are pretty moderate.

Meanwhile he's balancing Galadriel, who while competent is only 'sane and moderate' when judged against other the Finweans who crossed over to Beleriand. She's never killed a werewolf with her teeth, therefore she's the normal one.

And then there's the faction being led by Elrond. Who is sane but also barely an adult by elven standards. Also, his faction would be composed of some combination of die-hard feanorians (look I think he'd take in the ppl he grew up around, regardless of how you interpret his feelings about his childhood) and die-hard nolofinweans (the survivors of Sirion are always going to be ride or die for this man) People who would really like to kill each other, except they all agree that Elrond should be king rather than Gil-Galad, and are waiting for Elrond to give the slightest indication that he wants to be.

Frankly, Gil-Galad isn't worried about Eregion because he has way bigger problems. And, oh what's that? Celebrimbor sent him a gift? Oh what a lovely ring! And there's a note attached, I wonder what- Oh. Oh No.

[yashmel]

[yashmel]

why did Tumblr post it twice... Now I have to remove one of them and lost reblogs from nice people out there.

[yashmel]

The admirable

"But why did you leave this form?" Celebrimbor asked. "It's magnificent."

Annatar stood there, looking oddly desaturated. A pale echo of the vibrant being he'd been moments ago. He smiled at his question.

"I know. But it's not true anymore."

[yashmel]

Tolkien's letter to Milton Waldman.

Me, to the the kind souls that are my writing friends. The "I shall inflict some of this on you" resonates deeply.

[yashmel]

Annatar Wip

[yashmel]

[yashmel]

AU where Sauron literally pours all of his cruelty and malice and will to dominate all life into the One Ring...

And then just fucking stares at at it for five seconds before dropping it on the ground and leaving because without all that stuff he's Nice now.

[yashmel]

[yashmel]

Dagor Blorboeth

Inspiration thanks to this post by @thetiredprometheus

[yashmel]

Local ginger just wants absolute order but the hippies of middle earth won't let him 😔

[yashmel]

But you love him?! Even though he did so much harm? Even if he is such a mess?? That's sick!! There must be something wrong with you! Yes, I love him exactly because he is so broken and did so much harm. I love him because he has an arc and a story. I love him because he knows he's broken and because he can be forgiven and change and do better. I love him because if someone like him can be redeemed and do better, surely I can as well. Because if someone like him can receive grace from others, surely I deserve it as well.

I love him because I do not see myself as a golden, righteous hero, but rather as a flawed work in progress.

I love him because I do not believe people are unredeemable, nor to be condemned forever.

This is the value of anti-heroes and even villains, to be mirrors of self awareness, but also self love. To be founts of catharsis.

[yashmel]

My new painting of Mr. Sauron of Mordor. Tried a different take on his transformative stage.

[yashmel]

Elves (and a maia) doing shenanigans

[yashmel]

CELEBRIMBOR PROPAGANDA:

CELEBRIMBOR PROPAGANDA:

Curufin’s special little son!

Have you seen his Shadow of Mordor elven model. He’s SO cute.

Dwarf friend like his dad <3 I’m sure he and Narvi were getting it on…

He made the three rings. I mean. Even Sauron thought he was hot let’s be honest. So hot he got Celebrimbannered. Unfortunate

His story is literally such a tragedy and if you think that’s hot he is The guy ever

Tyelpërinquar is such a cute name also

Disowned his dad. He doesn’t deal with toxicity. Fuck yeah Brimbor

A craftsman so great he was second only to Fëanor himself. Sorry Curufin.

Established Eregion.

Got tortured to death. Very hot.

He had so many different backstories there was one where he was from Gondolin. Also another one where he was a Teler I think? Or a Sinda, I don't remember. And then Tolkien wanted him to be related to Fëanor so he had no choice but to make Celebrimbor Curufin's son

Arm thick from smithing...

He is just so sad and wet and filled with immense trauma. Did I mention he disowned his dad. Actually Celebrimbor could've very well met Curufin again in Doriath, because the survivors of Nargothrond went to Doriath, so maybe Celebrimbor as also permitted to enter... and then the kinslaying >:)

Not racist <3

MAEDHROS PROPAGANDA:

Feen’s first son. Probably very hot given how hot his dad was

Actually tried to be a decent guy in Beleriand unlike most of his brothers

Tall and ginger

Named Fingon the valiant and did not forget his friendship even when the ships were burned :’( and he “alone stood to the side”!!

Unfortunately got gotted by Morgoth. Hung from his wrist for like 20 years.

“for the fire of life was hot within him, and his strength was of the ancient world, such as those possessed who were nurtured in Valinor. His body recovered from his torment and became hale, but the shadow of his pain was in his heart; and he lived to wield his sword with left hand more deadly than his right had been.” Cute

Tragic! So tragic!

nvented Active Elf Suicide by jumping into a volcano. Yay.

“Maedhros did deeds of surpassing valour, and the Orcs fled before his face; for since his torment upon Thangorodrim his spirit burned like a white fire within, and he was as one that returns from the dead” slaydhros!

Moved his bros out of Hithlum so they wouldn’t bitch

March of Maedhros, Union of Maedhros, all named after him

He just seems like a big purring cat :)

Himring alone stood among the Dagor Bragollach! In fact Tol Himring is still around in the third age!

Searched for Eluréd and Elurín after the second kinslaying :(

Stole the two remaining Silmarils with Maglor

“But Maedhros and Maglor would not hearken, and they prepared, though now with weariness and loathing, to attempt in despair the fulfilment of their oath; for they would have given battle for the Silmarils, were they withheld, even against the victorious host of Valinor, even though they stood alone against all the world.” This is so hot

I guess he also is hot because he died in a fiery chasm.

Was noted for his bodily comeliness and was named Maitimo for it ;)

Shared Beren’s epesse

[yashmel]

[yashmel]

I wanted to draw Sauron with a big? nose)