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Maeglin seeing Idril for the first time, not understanding that it's 'wrong' by Elvish standards for them to be in a relationship.

Idril, being disgusted by his childish affections for her. Despising him for it.

Maeglin, hearing people whisper that he must be half-orc, and that he deserves to end up the same way as his father. Hearing them say that he had taken the Lady Aredhel from them. If only he had never been born.

Maeglin, seeing Turgon give Húrin and Huor permission to leave Gondolin when his father was only given the alternate choice of death.

Maeglin, turning his loneliness and rejection into darkness and bitterness.

Maeglin, so young, being threatened with horrible tortures by Morgoth himself if he doesn't betray his people.

No matter what you may think, Maeglin's life was a tragic story.

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More of my headcanon about Maglor (these are totally stuff based on my taste so don’t take it too seriously)

I interpret Maglor as quite cold despite his pacifist attitude. Maedhros has more of natural charisma; you see that when he wins over diverse allies and organizes forces. But our favorite redhead also makes what can be interpreted as pretty rash decisions like actually going to see Melkor. He also engages in a lot of self-destructive behavior like when he decides to go after the Silmarils in the end. On the other hand, you never see Maglor act out of a passion of the moment. Even when poor Maedhros had been taken captive, he doesn’t just jump out. I like to interpret this as Maglor making more strategic—albeit a little cold—move by choosing to keep remaining brothers/allies alive (at this point, Feanor has been killed and Maedhros taken, so they’ve lost two of their own in a short time). Maedhros expresses and is influenced by his emotions, which is what makes him sometimes act recklessly—kind of like his dad—but also what draws others to him. But the boy also breaks like cookies when things get overwhelming. Maglor, in contrast, acts more even-headed but suppresses his emotions, which is probably why he’s so weary by the end of the First Age. Nevertheless, he’s much more resilient than his older brother. If for overall good, he can stand humiliation while Maedhros can’t.

Another headcanon is that after Thangorondrim, Maglor finds it difficult to say no to Maedhros—whether it’s a song request or some military campaign idea—because he feels guilty for not rescuing his brother himself. He doesn’t act like he’s bothered in front of Maedhros, but he really can’t say no. Maedhros is unaware that Maglor still feels guilty though. He’s just happy his little brother is so nice to him.

Our little(?) minstrel is also a rather a frightening warrior. He’s the one who killed Uldor (this part is canon but my another headcanon is that as calm as Maglor is usually, he’ll take out those who hurt his brothers). Silma always mentions how Maglor is great singer and the reader can be misled in to thinking that this elf is a harmless fluffball of a musician, but we have to remember that in Tolkien’s world, music has a lot of power. Remember. Finrod had music battle with Sauron and Luthien worked her way through her adventure with songs. Generally, if a character is described as a great musician, the said character is also formidable, so it’s not a stretch to conclude that Maglor is pretty powerful (he’s also called Kanafinwe).

Basically, I like interpreting Maglor as wise like Nerdanel but also capable of Feanor’s ferocity. If anyone inherited an ounce of wisdom from Nerdanel, I say it’s Maglor. But then this makes Maglor scariest of them all because anyone who’s gotten a real bit of Nerdanel in them is scary.

*Oh I also just remembered that dear Nelyo also asked his father if they were going back to pick up Fingon. Yeah. He can be rather naive sometimes.

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Elros runs away for the day.

I drew the comic with this music from Please Save My Earth in mind.

By the way, Elros sprints but is no match for Maglor since he’s much taller. After this, they returned to much worried Maedhros.

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i find it frustrating when a character makes a decision (especially an emotional one) that makes sense for them as a person to make in a given situation, but because the decision has unforeseen ill effects of some kind, fandoms attribute this choice to the character’s stupidity. because it’s like. no!! they aren’t stupid, they are just trapped within their story and cannot see further forward in it than where and when they are!! they are not looking at this with the omniscient god’s eye view that you, the viewer who has already read this book or seen this movie, are where you know what happens after this and the consequences of every move on the narrative chess board!! they cannot make the decisions that you think you would, knowing what you know, because they don’t have all that insight!!

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Amazon has done our golden boy Finrod Felagund wrong!! Everyone with any sense knows he has gorgeous, flowing golden locks. THIS is what Finrod looks like! (Btw if I posted ur finrod and u don't want me too pls tell me and I'm MORE than happy to take him out of this post<3)

Finrod, by @busymagpie

Finrod, by leikito-art

Finrod, by Egorit

Finrod, by K. Mendou

NOT Finrod, by Amazon

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I find it rather amusing that Tolkien portrays Maeglin in the worst light possible- half orc, being in love with his cousin (what a sin!), trying to kill Eärendil, and betraying Gondolin- because obviously he wants you to hate him, but 99% of the fandom (myself included) just wants to wrap him up in a blankie and cuddle him.

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Look I drew a Glorfindel💀 does anyone have tips for hair, shading (pretty much everything to do with drawing chibi)?

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A note to all you lotr/hobbit fanfic writers

1) ELVES DON’T JUST GO AROUND DRINKING FUCKING MIRUVOR LIKE THEY WOULD DRINK WINE. 

2) LEGOLAS IS A FUCKING VEGAN SO STOP TALKING ABT HIM EATING MEAT IT WOULD BE AN OFFENSE TO HIS SYSTEM AND BELIEFS

3) LEMBAS BREAD IS NOT USED AS A DANG SIDE WHEN EATING ANY NORMAL MEAL UNLESS THEY’RE TRAVELING

4) LEGOLAS ISN’T A BLABBER. 

5) EOWYN STOPPED FIGHTING AFTER SHE MARRIED FARAMIR. SHE WASN’T GOING AROUND ON MISSIONS BC SHE ‘REFUSED TO BE LEFT BEHIND’

6) ARAGORN IS NOT GAY FOR LEGOLAS. VICE VERSA     SAM IS NOT GAY FOR FRODO. VICE VERSA     THE LIST GOES ON

7) PEOPLE DIDN’T GO AROUND WITH MITHRIL IN THEIR HAIR, CLOTHES, ROOMS, BLAH BLAH BLAH. IT WAS EXPENSIVE AND VALUABLE AS HELL AND TRUST ME IT WAS RARE. FRODO IS OUR ONLY EXCEPTION

8) GANDALF DOES NOT SAY ‘FOOL OF A _____’ TO JUST ANYONE. ITS FOR FRICKIN PIPPIN BC HES AN IDIOT NO OFFENCE PIPPIN I LUV YA

9) LEGOLAS’ HAIR ISN’T WHITE BLONDE IT’S GOLDEN DESPITE THE WEIRD CHANGE IN THE HOBBIT

10) WHEN U R WRITING ‘MY FRIEND’ IN ELVISH ITS ‘MELLON NIN’ NOT ‘NIN MELLON’ NOW GET IT THE FRAC RIGHT THEY DON’T HAVE THE SAME FRIGGIN GRAMMAR AS ENGLISH PPL

11) NAME ONE TIME LEGOLAS CALLED ARAGORN ESTEL. ILL WAIT.

12) IM LIKE 99% SURE ARAGORN WOULD’VE STOPPED CALLING ELROND ADA (IF HE EVER DID) AFTER HE FELL IN LOVE WITHT THE DUDES FUCKIN DAUGHTER. THAT MIGHT HAVE POSED AN AWKARD SITUATION NOT TO MENTION ELROND WAS MAD ASF ABT IT

13) CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG BUT IM ALSO 99% SURE TOLKIEN NEVER SAID DWARF WOMEN HAD BEARDS

14) THRANDUIL’S A SHITTY DAD ACCORDING TO THE MOVIE SO FIGHT ME. I IN NO WAY TAKE PJ’S ADAPTION AS CANON THO UNLESS IT COMES FROM THE BOOK OFC SO YEA

15) TAURIEL WAS JUST A STUPID CRUSH. LEGGY GOT OVER HER REAL QUICK TRUST ME, ESPECIALLY WHEN HE HAD HIS BUDS GIMLI AND ARAGORN

That wasn’t meant to be a rant per se, or a hate post, but it’s to help u guys. bc it’s true.

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Does anyone remember that time Legolas threw a bitch fit bc Aragorn made him go thru Lórien blindfolded, and Gimli was like “As long as Legoals has To then I’m cool ✌️” BAHAHA BC I JUST READ THAT PART AND ITS LIKE THE BEST