#actuallymiriel

[sauroff]

Míriel for the six characters? 🤗

I might or might not have completely forgotten that I had this ask on hold :B At this point I can't keep excusing my lack of designs for all the characters (except the fëanorians) with "I'm new in this fandom". But yeah...I don't have a design for her, so I had to improvise. Sorry about that too. All that being said, have a quick Miriel in a more experimental style.

[sakasakiii]

Your Anairë is beautiful 😭💘 I need more of her!

ask, and you shall receive! 🥺💓 apologies this took so long, but im super super flattered you like my anaire!! Thank you so much waaaaa 🙇‍♀️ She’s always such a gem to draw and explore, esp cuz i love her and nolololofinwe way too much hehe. Plus, tolkien ladies solidarity!! Mom squad lets goOOOOO

(if spearwoman naginata anaire is a thing, i hope to one day do warhammer nerdanel and earwen... what’d be a good weapon for earwen i wonder?)

also, i couldnt fit all my ideas abt the little sketch of anaire and finno on the top left into the page, so here’s an extra bonus of anaire being a great/terrible influence on her son!:

[iminye]

Thoughts on Imin & Iminyë, Tata & Tatië and Enel & Enelyë?

Mhm that question is a bit unexpected but I don't let an opportunity to talk about some probably very unknown characters go to waste. Also sorry that it took me so long to answer.

First of all I kind of have a thing for fixating on minor characters with barely any background information or anything about them because they are pretty flexible in how they can be fleshed out. Those six are like the perfect example for this. All we know about them is that Imin, Tata and Enel were the first elves to awaken at Cuivienen and that Iminyē, Tatië and Enelyë were their wives. Their names mean First, Second and Third and their Tribes (Minyar, Tatyar and Nelyar) were named after them. We have a little bit more knowledge about Imin because it is mentioned somewhere (I'm not sure where because I don't own any copies of the HoME because they're super expensive where I live) that he was pretty arrogant and proud.

And that's basically it. We don't know whether they sailed or if they remained, if they died or lived or whatever. It's all open and I love that. A blank canvas for me as a fanfiction writer (even though I don't write very regularly) to work with.

There are so many interpretations one could go with. I have seen some nice ones, like each couple being the parents to one of the high kings (and siblings of course) or I have read a fic that made it clear that Ingwë was actually Imin. I have seen different and unique takes that were fantastic in their own rights.

Now my personal thoughts are basically my own Headcanons regarding their personalities, families and fates. I'll have them under the cut because the post would get too long otherwise, also because I don't know if you'd be interested in Headcanons...

Imin & Iminyē

I like to keep Imin's arrogant character traits because it gives him personality and a bit of a motive already. He is kind of a dick towards everyone who is not part of his people but those thirteen aside from him who are Minyar? Helicopter tribe leader through and through. He loves them to death and will do anything to protect him from harm. There are so few of them and he knows that if anyone dies there is not much hope for his people surviving.

Iminyē is the one who organises their people's daily lives because she has a very good eye for logistics, if she had ever made it to Valinor one would've maybe even considered her a Noldor, because of her way to approach things from a very logical perspective.

The only reason Ingwë becomes leader of the Minyar is because Imin realises that he is not very capable of leading his people into the West after Oromë shows up. He considers Ingwë the one to most likely succeed in that task and be a just and good king. Iminyē's disappearance a few years prior might have had an impact on his decision. He goes West but slowly fades away on their journey.

Tata & Tatië

The only ones who actually survived the first age because of good decision making. Probably the only ones who awoke with braincells as well (I promise I'm not biased or anything).

Tata steps back as leader of the Tatyar as soon as it becomes clear that Finwë is the best man for the job. He still assist him with the management of their tribe but at heart he is a warrior, the warrior of the three elf fathers so to speak. He is the first one to discover that a well aimed stone can do serious harm and also the first one to tie a ponty rock on a stick and make a spear. That's his accomplishment and he's very proud of it. Also probably the only one in Beleriand who'd be able to beat Fingolfin in a sparring match if he wanted to but he doesn't because he isn't really that fond of the Noldor or rather what has become of them.

Tatië on the other hand is a very motherly person, not just towards members of her own tribe but to others as well. She basically adopts everyone she comes across instantly. Therefore the number of their children varies from the three they have biologically to up to maybe sixty on an emotional level? Finwë is definitely one of them. She is also very good with plants and animals.

I have not yet decided if they die in later ages, if they sail or what their role would be. Idk I have to figure that out.

Enel & Enelyë

They're both formidable leaders and take their task very seriously not because their People are so few like it is with Imin and Iminyē but because there is so many of them that it would be hard to keep track of them if they didn't take everything seriously.

Enel is quiet, like really quiet. He doesn't like talking that much but his actions speak more than words ever could. While Tata is the warrior of the early elves, Enel is the healer. He knows what he's doing immediately, out of pure instinct. He's good with children too. His people aren't bothered by the lack of words.

Enelyë is the first 'greatest Singer of the Eldar'. She has a crystal clear voice and probably discovered some sort of proto version for a song of power. She uses her abilities to keep the fear away from her people's hearts and to deliver some sense of security. Also a very motherly person.

Now these two are the only one's who really die. Iminyē was lost, probably in some dungeon of the enemy, Imin faded over the loss of his beloved wife but Enel and Enelyë? They died protecting a small group of their tribe that was out looking for berries and other eatable food from a group of Melkor's servants. The only survivor of this group was their only child Elmo, later taken in by Elwë and Olwë as an adoptive brother. Elwë is voted by their people to become the next leader.

That's basically it! It's just like a breakdown. I have some more detailed information about them but that would've been too much for now.

[yellow-faerie]

For @actuallymiriel who requested something about Nienna and Ungoliant. So here is an attempt at their first meeting.

It is Olórin who finds her.

He comes to Nienna’s tower with the jar in hand - the small spider curled up at the bottom - and a small smile on his face.

Nienna cocks her head ever so slightly to the side.

“She was hiding in the eaves,” Olórin explains and puts the jar on the table. “I didn’t want to crush her.”

Nienna nods and leans forward to press a kiss to his forehead. “You can return to your duties now Olórin.”

He bows his head politely and departs, leaving Nienna alone with her new captive.

She should, of course, inform her brothers and the rest of the Valar of this development but first…

She unscrews the lid and the little spider in the bottom of the jar curls up tighter.

“Come out now.” It isn’t quite an order but it isn’t quite a request either. “I shan’t hurt you.”

It takes a great deal more coaxing before - with tentative steps - the spider crawls out and onto the table.

Nienna sinks to her knees so that she does not tower over her and rests her hands and chin against the edge of the table.

“Now what were you doing?” She asks. “I am sure that Lord Tulkas would say that this is sabotage but...” She trails off, talking more to herself than the spider. “But you are sad. I should know after all. Now why are you sad?”

The spider scuttles to the side, cowering away from her, and Nienna sighs softly.

She sits back on her heels and offers the spider her palm. “Come, let me help you.”

The spider makes no reaction apart from to scuttle back even further.

“I can help you heal. I will not tell my kin of your presence before I have helped you and neither shall Olórin.” She keeps her hand flat on the table and finally - finally - the spider creeps her way along the wood and onto Nienna’s fingertips.

“There,” Nienna stands, bring her hand up to her chest and closing her eyes. She can feel each of the spider’s nervous steps as she begins to hum. She lets her eäla touch against the spiders and she falls into it.

[mothdalf]

Your tiny Míriel hiding under Vairë's hair is the cutest! 😍 could you draw her again? this time sitting on Námo's shoulder?

Ahhhh thank you! And of course I can! Námo looks very serious and silent but he is in fact enjoying Míriel’s comentary very much.

The time lines probably don’t match up but I like to imagine she’s sitting up there watching Luthien appeal for the return of Beren and trying to prod Námo into giving him back.

Side note: I love how this turned out?! Gonna use this style more often

[saurons-pr-department]

Can I talk to you about my female orc oc? :3

Of course you can!

[aipilosse]

41 with dark!Galadriel and Mairon? if you're still doing those lovely prompts 🥰

41 is “Home is where the heart is” from this prompt list. I made myself do a double-drabble (200 words) so that I wouldn’t get bogged down in how and just focus on V I B E S.

The bright forest stretches as far as the eye can see; gold and silver rays fall between branches. The light seems soft, but any soul ensnared here soon finds their head aching and eyes streaming with tears as if they looked at the sun. The sound of rustling leaves and running water fills the air. As he approaches where She dwells, the screaming singing of elves surrounds him, lyrical and unending. 

There is no guard at the great tree in the heart of the forest; the tree is sufficient. He freezes as his measure is taken, the ancient mind touching his, smooth limbs brushing his body. The branches reaching towards him recede, revealing a staircase. He climbs, half willing, half compelled.

“You have come to serve, Admirable One.” He falls to his knees. He wants to gaze upon beauty bright as the morning and dark as the night, to see Her in all her terror and worship her as she deserves, but his eyes stay lowered.

“Come, faithful servant.” He crawls to her, ease flowing through him that he has been absent for an age. His kind were made to serve — in Galadriel he has found a worthy mistress.

[enudan]

@actuallymiriel Here you go :)  Ar-Pharazôn, King of Men, in full.

[slumbering-lore]

I'm gonna answer these 3 month old asks by @actuallymiriel and @sarcasticbookoholic now oops.

Miríel

Sexuality Headcanon:Pan Demiromantic and Asexual

Gender Headcanon: Cis

A ship I have with said character: Indis 👀

A BROTP I have with said character: Indis (yk, qpp)

A NOTP I have with said character: Finwë

A random headcanon: She has fluorescent hair. Don't question it.

General Opinion over said character: So beautiful and Mesmerizing. I love her, and I wish she got to love a better life.

Turgon

Sexuality Headcanon: Straight

Gender Headcanon: Bigender! Or maybe demiboy.

A ship I have with said character: Elenwë

A BROTP I have with said character: Finrod

A NOTP I have with said character: None, really.

A random headcanon: He needs a cane to walk with sometimes. Helcaraxe left his legs a little weak.

General Opinion over said character: Okayish. Need to make him more interesting though.

[first-son-of-finwe]

Can I adopt Findis, Nolo, Lalwen and Arfin?

“Wh....why? Why?! Why do you want to do that??”

[abyss-no-ishi]

Acabo de descubrir tu blog y ya lo amo 😍💘

Awww muchas gracias bella alma 😊💖💖💖 Espero disfrutes tu paseo por aquí  💖

[forerussake]

Tagged by: @actuallymiriel tnxxx!!!

Drinking: Lemonade, or tea with honey rn

Watching: Youtube mostly rn tbh, waiting for the new Star Trek: Discovery episode every week, and I was watching the Chinese show Crossfire a while back and I haven’t finished it yet but I plan to bc I liked it a lot.

Reading: apart from my mandatory uni reading? I have too many unread books lying around, but I was reading Brothers by Yu Hua during the summer (my highschool Chinese teacher gave me a signed copy as a graduation gift like 2 years ago but I hadn’t gotten around to reading it yet :() but you know what happens when the new academic year comes around... it’s now lying around unfinished... but i will pick it up again as soon as i can!

Projects I’m working on: personal things? Bc I have nothing really actively in the works rn. I have a lot of unwritten novel ideas tho??

Weird hobbies: not sure if I have a weird hobby rn? I used to collect unusual beer bottle caps when I was 10 (don’t worry i didn’t drink, still don’t in fact). I guess making up languages could be considered a weird hobby but i haven’t had time for it in a long time, so idk if it counts as a hobby anymore

Mail I am waiting on: christmas cards? i don’t get much mail :/

Signature scent: mint?

Can’t live without: my parents. They mean everything to me. Besides them I think my laptop, bc many of the things i like are bound to it in some way. And music, bc without it idk what i’d do to fill the silences i don’t want to hear. That got a little deep sorry :P

Thanks again!

Tagging: @aredhel-of-doylkien @morifiinwe @anaisonfire @feanope if you want to!

[sakasakiii]

Gosh your art is so pretty! 😍 can I see Míriel in your style?

aaaaa thank you very much!! 😳😳 im very flattered you think so! it would be my pleasure to show u my take on miriel Þerinde (my dumb self always reads that as perinde,, i am a failure to feanor n my linguistics professor)

the more i look at baby feanor the more he starts to resemble spock from star trek 😬😬 ANYWAYS i hope this is alright! (also i only now remember in hindsight that there are two miriels!? so @actuallymiriel if you meant tar-miriel instead of miriel-feanors-mom, feel free to let me know and ill redo it!) 

but as always, thank you for the lovely message and request! 💖

[maglor-still-lives]

🦀 - lets evolve into the same animal for protection

yes please, I would love to disappear to the bottom of the ocean

[adanedhel]

Happy birthday! 💝

thank you!! 💗

[snowhites]

Your Snow White edit is so pretty! 😍 who's the girl you used for faceclaim?

tysm  💖💖 is deva cassel in this video