#also figwit

[super-duper-stupor]

Pray for me, for I've started a 'Lord of the rings' marathon. Expect sad, happy and thirst posts in the coming hours.

[red-dead-sakharine]

Elves reacting to dwarves throwing food

I can't be the first one to gif this, right? But I couldn't find it on a quick search. So have some elves reacting to dwarves being dwarves...

[raphexim]

Watching the Rings of Power and 100% thought Camnír was Figwit lmfao

[melpomaen]

Local scribe's flirting method of choice is literally Ages out of date. (RúMel) Non-local marchwarden has no clue wtf is going on and consults his brother about it:

"I am not making fun of you when I say this," Haldir said carefully. "But I believe he was telling you that you are friends." "Was I not his friend before?" "Perhaps he wanted to make it clearer." Haldir suggested. "Until recently, you have only known each other as a name in Lindir's stories. Our families have known each other for a time, but there is a difference between being friendly and calling each other friends." "Yes." Rúmil said. "You are probably right." Rúmil settled somewhat then, but an uneasiness lingered about him still. From where Haldir was sitting, it seemed that Rúmil was turning the scenario over and over in his mind, unsatisfied until it was thoroughly inspected from every angle. Half a cup of coffee in silence later, Haldir spoke again: "You do not seem very pleased with my answer." "It is not you," Rúmil muttered, setting down his saucer. "I feel like I have missed something. Or failed some sort of test." "I am little help on that front." Haldir laughed. "Every time I speak to Lindir I either miss something, fail some test, or both." "Even so, he is Maenod's closest friend, isn't he? He must know something." Haldir only shook his head. "Lindir speaks the least plainly about those he loves most. He likely knows all of it and more, but I would not ask him about it directly. You will understand less than when you started by the end. There is my counsel for you, Rú."

Bonus:

"Ai, I am in it now, Lindir." "In it?" Lindir scoffed. "You have not even approached it!"

Lorien brothers written based on a blend @elithilanor's hcs and my own.

RULES: Post descriptions of your WIPs in a poll. For whichever one wins, write 8 sentences.

Tagging: anyone who'd like to :)

[bekolxeram]

Out of all the discourse, one thing puzzles me the most: people dissuading others from, borderline shaming them for, enjoying Tommy as a character or his relationship with Buck because of his perceived lack of screen time.

When has the duration of a character's appearance become the sole indicator of their quality? Anyone remember Figwit from LOTR?

He was on screen for 3 whole seconds, among other extras no less. Some viewers noticed him, they liked his vibe, they enjoyed looking at this gorgeous dark-haired elf even more than Legolas, so they made a fansite for him. Fans started inventing backstory, writing fanfics, making fanarts about him, and his popularity ballooned from there. So much so that Peter Jackson brought him back for the 3rd film, with a line this time. That was pre-HBO Flight of the Conchords fame Brett McKenzie we're talking about, he was basically just a random kiwi at the time. That is how fandom has always worked, in 2001 or in 2024.

Tommy shows up for waaaay more than 3 seconds, although a lot of stuff was only implied, possibly due to the time restriction, he is an important part of S7. This is also exactly what makes him refreshing: the unknown. It's not only fun to speculate in fanon, it's also interesting to explore in canon.

What happened between him and his father? What was it like working under G*rrard while closeted, having to lie about yourself all the time? What happened post-G*rrard during the 118 orphan era when they could only rely on one another, how did he end up as such good friends with Chimney and at least friendly with Hen? What prompted him to join Air Ops, essentially paying out of his pocket to put his career on hold for 2 years, shortly after Bobby's arrival as captain, did he have something to do with it? How will the 118 interact with Tommy now he's back into their lives?

It also opens up a whole new set of dynamics for Buck. His job was a source of conflict for his previous relationships, now he's dating a fellow firefighter, how will it pan out? It's also the first time he's dating someone who has prior relationships with the 118, someone he makes the conscious decision to actively (and quite aggressively) pursue.

I for one thoroughly enjoyed Tommy's presence in S7, his lack of screen time comparing to the mains only left me wanting for more.

[andorshitdaily]

*whispers* In Season Two, I would like to see more Noodles Brian.

A sort of fan-driven FIGWIT situation.

(I would also like to go back to the time before I knew what Peedyoda is.)

lmao i had to look something up but yes i'm absolutely with you

(also same)

[ailendolin]

Live Reaction to TRoP 2x01

Spoilers for 2x01 under the cut

the way I shouted, "Go Adar!" at my screen when he flipped the crown over

Sauron in his Caesar era

Sauron exploding and turning everything into ice was so cool

I love Adar so much. There has always been something so inherently tragic to the Orcs because of the corrupted / tortured elves angle and I love that we get to see that in the show

lol Sauron noping out of Forodwaith as black blood / goo

oh no, cute rat. I just know something bad is going to happen to it

yep, there it goes. Fuck you, Sauron. That rat did nothing to you

and neither did the centipede

Sauron eating himself one animal at a time out of that cavern

that black gooey body of his is giving me Studio Ghibli vibes

him sliding down that slope is so funny. He's like a polar bear coming out of hibernation. One very ugly polar bear

that poor woman. But at least the horse got away

hello Halbrand! Long time no see. He must be so happy to finally be able to walk again after crawling around Middle-Earth for Eru knows how long

the fish monster is back, yay

aw and Sauron's having nightmares. Poor baby

"choosing to be good" didn't last that long, did it?

ELROND! There he is! My sweet summer child, beating Galadriel in the race to Lindon. I'm so proud

Galadriel, sweetie, I like you but for Eru's sake, tell someone that Halbrand is Sauron. Please.

Ah, she does. Thank you. But fair form? Really? Have you seen Halbrand? He's a sopping bit of rag (to quote Mary from Ghosts)

"Gaaaaah!" - Gil-galad, I love you. That reaction was so relatable

"No, Galadriel, you were blind." Lol

Not Galadriel talking to Elrond about failure. My boy did everything he could while she was hanging out with Sauron

I can actually see both Elrond and Gil-galad's points in the ring discussion but as a cautious person myself I'm taking Elrond's side here

love the moment when Gil-galad steps forward and places himself in front of Galadriel - a visual reminder that it's now him and Galadriel vs Elrond

I knew Elrond was going to jump but damn, that scene is still painful to watch. He's just trying to do what's right and is now completely alone in the world

ah, Sauron's back to fuck things up for Adar. Of course he is

Nori and the Stranger <3

haha love Nori being the little devil on the Stranger's shoulder and having him wrapped around her little finger

love Nori's glee when her plan works. Nothing makes a hobbit / harfoot happier than food

aw Nori, we miss Poppy too

oh the chihuahua warg is back as well. Maybe it can be Sauron's new friend now that Galadriel has spurned him

I was joking but yay, Sauron has a pet now. His break up is going well

MITHLOND! AAAAAAH!

And Elrond is so not okay but I am very distracted by that flash of collarbone and I am not even sorry

I'm glad Gil-galad is remembering to warn Celebrimbor

aw that little smile on Elrond's face when Cirdan calls Celebrimbor remarkable

and oh, that vulnerable look at, "You do your father proud." I can't

and I can't believe Elrond's the only one considering all possibilities here - that the rings might not be corrupted, yes, but perhaps Galadriel is (also Halbrand touched at least the Mithril - who's to say he didn't do anything to it when he did?)

POPPY! Poppy is back! Aaaah I'm so happy!

oh my heart, the music of the walking song in the background

noooo not Sauron saying he's the friend of the elves and implying Sauron's with them. This is going to lead Adar to attacking Eregion, is it not?

oooooh clever, Sauron. Very clever. "I vow to serve the lord of Mordor."

lol that shit-eating grin on his face when his pet warg wreaks havoc

oh Gil-galad's song. My heart. I can't. This is so beautiful

oh fuck I'm having a Figwit moment. Who is that pretty elf whose shirt is conveniently open below the collar? Because I am looking respectfully and am not okay

Cirdan to the rescue and ouch, Elrond's look of betrayal. The step he takes back in fear

The TRoP Elven rings are still ugly but if I had to choose one, I'd still take Vilya. Always have, always will

I'm so sad Celebrimbor isn't there to see the tree healing

and that Elrond cannot even enjoy the moment because he knows the danger is still there and cannot ignore that

"Do we grant him entry?" Do you? Will you? Has Gil-galad's warning arrived or has it not? I'm off to episode 2 now.

[melpomaen]

"I've done no such thing." He insists. "If I had, I would provide you with a flawless transcription."

"Whatever's happened, it's Lindir's fault this time."

"Standing back to record the results doesn't make you free of responsibility, milpio."

[darkiecat]

I imagine if Tumblr was around when Lord of the Rings came out, there would be so much about Aragorn and Legolas, but there would also be a ton of content on figwit

[fanaticsnail]

Snail you can't just say "any fandom" I can and will write for transformers with songs by steam powered giraffe don't TEMPT ME!!!!

Real talk though, my first thought went to Lindir or Thorin from The Hobbit (if you didn't know, he's Elrond's right hand and a musician in Rivendell, he doesn't get much screen time but there's a healthy amount of consistent fanon interpretations)

To the song "Come Home With Me" and/or "Wedding Song" from Hadestown and "Dancing and the Dreaming" from How To Train Your Dragon 2, respectively

(strap in, this will take a while)

My idea for the Hadestown songs has less concrete dancing.

Lindir meets the group travelling to the mountain and is flustered by a traveller with them. When the group eats Elrond (wise beyond comprehension and also a little bored and up for some wingmanning) introduces Lindir as their minstrel for the evening, claiming he can sing a song so beautiful you'll fall in love. In this Reader would be a little more boisterous and confident (being in a company of dwarves) and encourages him to give it his best shot. He sings a quick tune about falling in love but when he gets to the part about a proposal the dwarves start laughing at him and he flusters and trails off. You feel bad for him and also happened to enjoy his singing so you put aside your pride to prompt him with your own singing. Framing it as good natured teasing (so the dwarves don't relentlessly tease you), "lover tell me if you can, who's gonna buy the wedding band?" And he joins in and you bounce off each other. Eventually getting up to get in his space more to hopefully fluster him because the dwarves are enjoying how juicy this is getting and you feel a little in too deep now you gotta even the playing field. Only music is his specialty and he feels completely at home in the song. He eventually goes off on a beautiful riff that echoes across the table and manages to fluster you! Trying to get back some of your pride (he's visibly waiting for your turn again) you begin to slightly dance around him, brushing an arm against him here and there and leaning closer to ask who'll make the wedding bed. Naturally flustering him.

The other song (Dancing and the Dreaming) happens when the company stop for a night (you've been travelling with them) and naturally start singing as they love to do. Some dancing kicks up around the fire and you've had your fun with Oin, Bombur and Dwalin and even the brothers Filli and Killi, but Thorin refuses to dance at all. The others notice and (conspiring, having noticed their leaders "hidden" affection for you) ask him to sing a song. Just him, not them. Well, maybe it's the the warmth of the fire, the atmosphere of joyous singing and dancing, the long journey. Or maybe it's the way you smile at him with stars in your eyes, refusing to stutter in your gaze as if he is the most important thing you've ever seen. He sings a love song. Slow and hesitant and a little quiet because he's nervous, he picked a song from human culture - purely a random choice, nothing to do with the idea that if it conveys his feelings he might satisfy the longing to whisk you away on a dance. But it just makes his voice rasp more and you're leaning in closer to hear him, his heart skipping a beat. And then he gets to the part where a woman would join and trails off. Leaving an awkward silence. Until you join in with your voice. The dwarves laugh joyously as the beat picks up and their infectious energy and your smile and reciprocation gives him confidence to jump up and dance with you as you skip in circles. It's a folk dance, circling around each other, swinging away with your hands intertwined to twirl you back to each other's embrace. When the song ends abruptly you're facing each other, hands held and chests brushing with your panting breaths, grinning and breathing each other's air.

Listen. Listen.

You listen here.

Lindir.

Immediately yes.

(it's the fact his og fan name was Figwit until he was named 💀. That brings a smile to my face)

And the song recs?! The way I'm already attempting to perfect For the Dancing and the Dreaming irl for a wedding in 6 weeks (my baby brother).

Thorin dancing, Thorin dancing, Thorin dancing.

LOOK AT YOU WRITING FULL PROSE. MY WORD, SNAIL!!!

You are just coming in with all the beautiful thoughts. I adore you for it.

[lyssatbqh]

hii @digital-dryad tagged me thank you heyy

last song: Eleanor by Chumped (masterpiece) (Actually by the time I finished this it was Figwit by Teenage Halloween. also masterpiece)

reading: Nothing's hit since i finished House of Leaves. Been waiting for We Have Always Lived in the Castle or The Fisherman to get in at the library. Horror novels have been my calling.

Also my reading of Stone Butch Blues is always ongoing

currently watching: finally started The Bear

continuing my constant cycle of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul with @transfemininomenon and @mostlyvoidpartlyplants2

watching Euphoria and Big Little Lies as fucked up complimentary shows with @kinwars

currently craving: nothing im normal

coffee or tea: Coffee for morning Tea as a lil treat

if yall wanna do it @jokewitch @mostlyvoidpartlyplants2 @transfemininomenon @barn-dawg @silversandblues @swordsrgay

[b1rdeyes]

‼️ INTERNET SHOW AND TELL TIME ‼️

I absolutely adore documentation of internet stories and this is so fascinating. I just couldn’t resist talking ab it a little bit on here!!

(If you know ab figwit this probably is completely unsurprising, but I didn’t, and thought it was so fun)

It’s basically about this guy who was an extra on the council of Elrond in the first lotr movie and apparently some people found him cute or smth so a whole website was made about him, and it got to be like this fun little inside joke in the fandom. He even got to show up in the third movie due to his internet fame

AND ITS BRET MCKENZIE??? FROM FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS?? Like jemaine and taika are in this documentary as just his friends (I mean jemaine was also there as a band mate but anyways). Like this is pre wwdits I love it. Obviously flight of the concords was popular in its own little corner, but apparently it got a little boost at the time due to this whole deal

Also just the fact that they got Peter Jackson, Elijah Wood, and some of the other actors involved in LOTR to give little interviews is wonderful

There’s also just such an earnest awkwardness that’s so genuine and fun in regards to the documentary itself

If this seems like something you’d wanna watch (in the background or not) then have fun here it is:

mildly unrelated side note: strange aeons is a YouTuber I especially love when it comes to fascinating older internet/fandom stories

[elithilanor]

hc + ❓

Ooo thank you!

hc + ❓ for a headcanon of the receiver's choice

I kind of have an hc that Figwit has a crush of a Mirkwood ellon? And I also see him as waaay less anxious than I hc Lindir to be. Lindir gives me very anxious - at least internally - vibes. It’s also kind of hard for me to see Lindir with anyone other than Elrond, whether that be in a pairing or unreciprocated love.

I also like the idea that Figwit and Lindir are related somehow and have either a cordial and distant relationship or they meet up and hang out but like aren’t super talkative in each others presence. Maybe like a read and play sesh

Thanks for the ask 🥰

[fantasychica37]

I hate the fact that tralalally elf made it to the finals and I hate the fact I'm going to vote for him over Nerdanel even more (also can we all agree he is Figwit)

[melpomaen]

Word Search Tag Game

Tagged by: myself technically, but invited to by @from-the-coffee-shop-in-edoras :D

Searched for the words: star, black, and run.

Most of my drafts are unedited as hell, but for "star" I found a decent chunk of Rúmil in Gondor from my main!verse. At this point he's like 3:3 for losing track of Figwit in Gondorian cities. His Westron is not current and he's struggling:

"I know not!" Rumil threw up his hands. "An elf! I wed an elf called Maenod of Imladris. He is the son of Glorfindel, Lord of the House of the Golden Flower. And Erestor. He is.. also of Imladris."

"Right then. Don't fret now. What does he look like?" What little knowledge Rúmil had of Westron fled from him in that moment, voice wavering as he spoke. "He is small and Noldo. His hair is like starless night." The Men looked amongst each other, then back to Rúmil. "That could be any elf," they said. "Is there anything else?" "His hair is flowers." "What?" "Here!" He gathered himself and pointed to the dandelion brooch on his cloak, then to the back of his head where Maenod's clip would sit. "One golden flower he keepeth here. He hath hair like the night sky. Long. And here–" Rúmil showed them where one strand of dark hair was twisted into his own. "One golden braid."

To my surprise, "black" isn't in any of my drafts, but almost all the instances of "run" are in the same part of my Haldir/Lindir WIP. This one is a lot more disjointed and representative of what most of my drafts look like.

Lindir desperately trying and failing to avoid a Talk with his father:

His luck had run out.

"Valar damn it!"

[...]

"Strange days these are! Not only does my own son run from me, but curses the Valar as he goes."

and during the actual Talk:

"Do you know what your cousin thinks–"

"Mel spoke to you of this? That traitor!" Lindir cried. "Eru have mercy. Do not tell me he has run off and told Erestor. I will throw myself into the river posthaste."

This is the start of Lindir pulling out melodramatics to make the Talk more bearable for himself. Ostensibly, it's about responsibility, but his love life is a large part of the conversation, and he'd rather eat dirt than have an honest conversation about that.

No pressure tags: @elithilanor @nocompromise-noregrets @quentafeanorians and anyone who'd like to. •u•

Words for the next round: grey, ring, braid.

(Rules: keyword search your WIPs for them, post any snippets to share, then choose the words for the next round.)

[oracleofimladris]

Does Erestor explain his spiritual practices to Figwit growing up or does he just let him guess what he's doing every time he pops off into the woods alone

I think he would wonder for a very long time how to explain, because up until that point he likely wouldn't have explained to anyone, and although Glorfindel might have been allowed in, an actual detailed explanation wouldn't have really followed.

I need to workshop that actually bc I had Figwit and Lindir happening before the bubs incident, and now I'm not sure... Because that would fit well with Glorestor reuniting, but it would be awkward for that to happen before Glorfindel has time to understand what's going on... I also like the idea of Figwit being present when that happens because I think he would probably have Concerns™️ about it, but also the idea of his parents - and especially Erestor - having this secret... Ah it's all so good. We should brainstorm this together sometime. I think in general though, it would be something that Erestor tells him a bit about, but not so much when Figwit is growing up, at least not in the first 50 years for sure. I think he wouldn't have considered telling anyone anything before that point and would likely have struggled to figure out how to explain adequately.