#Gallorith

[angbands-last-hero]

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Forever Peace in the Garden

@elgaladwen 's sweet hen, Holly, passed away this week. I was actually drawing this before anything was amiss. It feels all the more bittersweet now. The blue butterfly is to symbolize passing of loved ones, and rebirth (Holly into Gallorith's garden :') )

Pictured from front to back: Holly (RIP ♡) , Goldie, Thing 1, Rosie (I put her in the basket beside Gallorith because she is my favorite hen), Coconut, Pants, and Thing 2 (RIP ♡)

The flowers in bloom are actually flowers from my own garden (dahlias, lilies, and lavender). I wanted to weave elements from our lives as Gallorith belongs to the both of us (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)

[saephrond]

@angbands-last-hero | gallorith

Saephrond had long cherished the friendship he shared with Gallorith of Lothlorien. Gallorith had often sent him delicate blends of tea, accompanied by thoughtful letters signed in pressed flowers from his beautiful gardens. These teas, infused with rare flora, found Saephrond wherever he had gone. It was a wonder how Gallorith managed to find him, but Saeph appreciated his quirks. As he sipped a brew from the most recent parcel, an idea took root in his heart. He would return the gesture by crafting his own tea of mixed herbs from some of his favourite regions, and hand-delivering a few bundles of flowers from the Shire. Surely, Gallorith would have much use for blooms that were foreign to Rhovanion. It was the least Saeph could do. And he'd not pass up the chance to visit his friends. Nor, little Miss Rosie. He began his journey in the Shire, where his hobbit friends gathered around him, curious about his travels. As he wandered through their gardens, he gathered the finest marigolds and sunflowers - telling them of the beauty Lothlorien held and the peace their flowers would bring to its soil. And in the hills beyond the Delving Fields, Saeph picked wild flowers and fresh wild mint, known for its soothing properties and fresh taste - a perfect first ingredient to his tea. With plenty a pick, he bade farewell to the Shire folk and traveled on to Rivendell. There, among the elegant arches and waterfalls, he found delicate elanor blossoms and sprigs of lavender, which would imbue the tea with a calming essence. He hurried along, so as not to meet the Lord of Imladris this time, for time was not in favour of keeping the plants fresh. The final stop was the rugged, windswept paths of the Misty Mountains. The climb was difficult, and the snow beasts relentless. But in the high, rocky crevices, he found wild thyme and mountain sage. These particular herbs would lend the tea strength. And with his basket now abundant with flowers and herbs, he started for Lothlorien, where the soft yellow treetops greeted him. The air was cool and moved about him in a gentle breeze, carrying with it the bristles of dandelions and the quiet hum of song.

How he'd missed the Golden Wood.

[inorheona]

lovely couple Elgaladwen and Gallorith for @angbands-last-hero!

[loremastering]

Gallorith, an elf guardian on lotro for @sewer-princess/@angbands-last-hero <3 Habby Bday friend.

[elgaladwen]

The blood isn't really there. Or is it?

(My beloved Gallorith, who belongs to @sewer-princess)

[elgaladwen]

Freaking out over here about how lovely this, and all of Nozomi's work is, and how happy I am to see more lovely LOTRO art. 🥰

This is Gallorith (@sewer-princess) and Elgaladwen, two of our LOTRO characters, and El is of course my OC I've had through the years in various forms; mostly in tabletop RPGs, for almost a decade as a Druid in an RP-enforced MUD I played, and finally here in LOTRO, which is where she's really meant to be. And after finding the RP community in LOTRO, I met Gallorith's player, who has gone on to become one of my best friends in real life too, and I just love these characters so much. 🥺

@sewer-princess accidentally made my dream person as a character way before I even knew her, so it was inevitable my main would marry him, even if we didn't set out to do that at first. 😂

They live a wonderful happy life. Or did, before we tossed them into evil RP plots, but they have one another! 😈

And not that I need to say it, since you can see how beautiful her work is for yourself, but @nozomi-mats is so so nice and obviously her work is amazing, so definitely get in there when those commissions are open if you can! ❤️

Thank you for dealing with me gushing over here, just so happy to have this lovely artwork of our OTP. 🥰

Commission work done for @elgaladwen! Another lotro comm that I was more than happy to work on ^ ^

[angbands-last-hero]

OC Questionnaire!

Thanks for the tag @the-journey-was-the-point (ෆ˙ᵕ˙ෆ)♡ Linnéa is such a compelling character, I really enjoyed reading about her!

For the questions I will answer for Gallorith:

Has your OC ever burned or otherwise destroyed something that reminded them of unhappy times or experiences in their past?  Was this part of an arranged event?  Or something they did spontaneously or in anger?

Gallorith buried his armor from the war of last alliance. He symbolically kept his sword, though swore a path of pacifism ever since and used his blade only to trim hedges (…until recent events) He swore to never take up arms again and fight after losing his best friend on the battlefield. He still suffers with ptsd and grieves the loss of his friend. Afterall the glory of war is nothing compared to the horrors that come from it.

What is your character's preferred way of coping with stress or difficult situations?

He often relieves stress through meditation and breathing exercises, this helps ground him when the burdens of life weigh upon him. It is best to confront stressful situations when not stressed yourself. The other coping mechanism he uses is just simple avoidance, he will busy his mind and hands in order to not dwell. It is not uncommon for him to keep a very busy schedule when he avoids awkward situations or his own emotions.

Who's a character your OC cannot stand! It's on sight when they see them! (whether other OC or canon)

Mingallin, he is another OC of mine from Lothlorien. Ming is pretty much a gymbro frat boy and overall just a total dickhead. He was actually created specifically with the intent to cause drama between Gallorith and his beloved Elgaladwen. Surprisingly, he has become more than that and his story continues to grow! He has also partly redeemed some of his horrible qualities...partly. Gallorith still can’t stand the sight of him; Mingallin really knows how to get under his skin.

.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

3 questions to pass along!

1) Explain your character's sense of humor. For example: Is it dry? Do they like dad jokes? Are they sarcastic or overly serious? Is it easy for them to crack jokes or are they more receptive to hearing them? What do they find humorous?

2) How easy is it for your character to hold a grudge? Is it hard for them to forgive and forget?

3) Very random question that is not canon compliant: Is there a book or a movie you think your character would enjoy? Does it speak to them personally or do they just find it entertaining?

Tagging: @elgaladwen @loremastering @saephrond @shiremenace

(I know quite a few people tagged you already so no pressure <33 )

[elgaladwen]

How fragile is the heart

My gentle elf husband, Gallorith again, who really belongs to and is played by @sewer-princess. <3 He's been through some bad stuff both in the past and recently, and it eats away at him, but he's still very soft and caring as he and his wife attempt to heal.

[elgaladwen]

Gallorith

So this started as a vaguely art nouveau thing, and turned so colorful and busy that you can barely see our lovely boy here, but maybe you can spot all his favorite flowers! <3 I did have a lot of fun drawing the different types of flowers, and it was good practice if nothing else. I think next time I'll try to make it more muted and make the flower designs work better together.

I just want to do all my friends' wonderful characters justice someday! (and mine too maybe, but they're not as cool)

Look at my sweet daisy-gloves boy <3

Gallorith belongs to @sewer-princess <3

[elgaladwen]

Gallorith

Tea-master, gardener, elf of the Golden Wood, and @sewer-princess's OC <3

(full size here)

[elgaladwen]

Now if you think I take too many Dammon screenies, please don't look at the folders for my friends' LOTRO characters that I love too much. No I am definitely not rotating the camera around taking a million screenshots while we RP (I am, and they know this, bless them)

[elgaladwen]

The boys. (One of two groups in our nefarious kidnapping RP plot. They will mount a rescue! Hopefully!)

(With @sewer-princess)

[elgaladwen]

Just two elves looking very glum while in a nice coffee shop in Thorin's Gate.

(Gallorith belongs to @sewer-princess <3)

[elgaladwen]

Forever trying to find Nimardril's face and my art style, and forever failing, but as she would tell me, it is the journey that is important.

[saephrond]

— The Shire; where dwell the simple, good-natured peoples of Eriador. With their books. And their armchairs. And their trees.

[saephrond]

°~•°~*Fantasy Meme*~°•~°

"You're a thief!"

Hi Saeph, since this is nonny you can do what you want with it. Let's see more of your lovely OC! 😘

"You're a thief!" -Poppy Bracegirdle, Resident of Michel Delving

"Madame, I gather these blooms with reverence, and not in greed. I do not steal, but rather, borrow these flowers with the promise that they shall return to the earth in due time."