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Get him, Gil!! This is why Erenion is High King.

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Thigh-high knits and Fresno Nightcrawlers. These are a few of my favorite things!!

Fresno Nightcrawlers enjoying a winter stroll.

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The Silmarillion carries a lot of tragic and epic themes, from songs of sorrow to incandescent rage. An adorable moment here and there is good medicine.

Hi !

For your Winter cosy asks, how about Caranthir and Haleth chilling by the fireside with a cup of hot chocolate and discussing her future plans ? Caranthir needs some cosy time and Haleth needs the warmth and the energy before her trek :)

Day #148 - Fireside

Sorry, it's probably not as cozy as you imagined lol 😅 They were both very excited to talk about their ambitions

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Caranthir, while dark in temperament to match his dark hair, is a largely maligned character within The Silmarillion. Ill-fitting among his brilliant family, he is quick to anger, withdrawn, and a brooding figure. Yet, he develops into a man astute in his alliances, open to change, and defends the free lands of Beleriand as much as he is able. ...When he is not kinslaying or fulfilling terrible Oaths. Like all of the flawed Fëanorians, he is captivating in his own way.

This fic is an ongoing series of character studies of Caranthir, Carnistir Morifinwë,

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Slap-happy rough draft energy - Caranthir edition

When one's been writing for a long time (for fanfic is a guilty pleasure and a break from smithing original creations), one tends to get giddy. That said, filler to set the tone of a conversation in rough draft is a good way to keep the energy of a scene without having to do the heavy work of actually writing:

"'Father plans to ride north in a month,' Maedhros said quietly, handing the block back to Amrod, who rolled across the rug and began building another tower. 'He says Ambarussa is old enough to ride with us this time. Mother and I think not, but you know how Father’s will is all. ...Mother will not be riding with us.' Caranthir scowled, a default expression that he never could control. It frequently made the wrong impression. 'She always has before.'

'She needs time to finish her work.' Maedhros said, lying back on the bed and covering his eyes with his wrists. “Plus, Dad is being a DSM-5 narcissist again.”

'I totally get that,' Caranthir said. 'What a dick.'

'Language,' Maglor warned from across the room. A badly plucked note fell from his fingers. 'It is amazing what small ears can hear.'

'I didn’t hear Caranthir calling Dad a dick,' Amras said, adding crenelations to his portion of the castle. 'What’s a dick, anyway?'

'Like a weenus,' Amrod said, giggling. 'Dad’s a weenus.'"

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I am forever team terrier-dressed-as-an-alien-mammalian-lizard-bug and will die on this hill.

the ultimate fantasy vs sci-fi standoff

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Collecting green bugs, without pins or ether.

Green Flash (Artipe eryx excellens), family Lycaenidae, Malaysia

photograph by LC Goh

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My new favorite Local Bug, aside from our family of House Centipedes.

Utah's most special guy, the Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle, only occupies a 1800m x 300m area in the state park of the same name. This guy is NOT going places!

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Green moth! I lichen her.

Orache moth, Trachea atriplicis, Noctuidae

Photographed in France by Matthieu Berroneau

Shared with permission; do not remove credit or re-post!

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They have always been friend-shaped.

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In the Dust

After the brutal death of King Oropher at Dagorlad, Thranduil must step into leadership in the last push to overthrow Sauron. Examines the burden of kingship, the balance of self versus duty, and male friendship in a time of great loss. Character studies of Thranduil during the Last Alliance at the end of the Second Age.

Five chapters, completed series.

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Companion piece to my series, March of Maedhros. Takes place after the chapter "Vigilance," which does not need to be read to enjoy. Mostly explicit and erotic—I keep sex scenes separate from main works for those who are not into that sort of thing. Some characterization, but it's mostly two Elf princes being consensual and naughty together.

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Also known as "Waking up at 3 a.m. without a pen-pad and pencil."

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Snek gate, for sneks.

Snake Gate, nr. Tintern Abbey, England

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Fingon characterization

I used to think of Fingon as The Valiant, that clean-cheeked Jenny Dolfen-esque hero with a noble brow who gazes into the middle distance while swanning off to rescue Maedhros from the hell of Thangorodrim.

In writing Fingon, I find that while indeed The Valiant, he's just another haughty Noldo jerk. He is heroic, just a total jackass.

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Character studies of Maedhros, son of Fëanor, from his rescue on Thangorodrim to the Second and Third Kinslayings in Beleriand. This March explores his relationships with Fingon, Fingolfin, Maglor, Celebrimbor, and his extended family throughout the First Age.

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Next time I have to endure an elementary-school friend birthday party I’m gonna take along these fine people.

Happy Wednesday everyone!! Have a fantastic day!