#elftopia

[oskarwizardman]

Remembering when I travelled 12 hours to Belgium this summer just to be Stede at a castle, and found these two lovely cosplayers. I tend to get frustrated due to the OFMD discourse online but meeting fans irl was an amazing experience.

Can't wait to come back to Elftopia next year

[hanjitonin]

She was a fairy 🧚‍♂️

[pasiphile]

Also shout out to one of the other members of that group, who was cosplaying Senshi but specifically hot!elf!Senshi

We were at a fantasy fest today, and as I was queuing for an Irish delicacy, a Marcille cosplayer was posing in front of the Irish flag.

Me: Marcille nooo you're Italiaaannn

Marcille cosplayer: but it's my pride flag!

[dailyadventureprompts]

Do the ethnostates inherent in major fantasy ever feel real weird to you? You’ve got elftopia (full of elves, where everyone speaks elf and worships the elf gods), orc-hold (full of orcs and maybe their slaves, where everyone speaks orc and worships the orc gods), and dwarfton (made by the dwarves! for the dwarves!).

You might have some cosmopolitan areas, usually human-dominant, but those are usually rare enough in-setting that they need to be pointed out separately. Is this just based on a misunderstanding of the medieval era, and the assumption that countries were all racially homogenous?

This has been bouncing around my brain the last little while. Do you have any thoughts on that? Is it just in my head?

I think what you've noticed is a quirk of derivative fantasy writing, which like a lot of hangups with the genre originates in people trying to crib Tolkien's work without really understanding what he was going for:

Though it contains a lot of detail, Tolkien's world is not grounded. It functions according a narrative logic that changes depending on what work in particular you're focusing on at the time (The Hobbit is a fairytale full of tricks and riddles, Lord of the Rings is a heroic epic, The Silmirilion is a legendary history).

One of the reasons the races are separate is to instill the feeling of wonder in the hobbits as POV characters for the reader, other folk live in far off places and are supposed to feel more legendary than our comparatively mundane friends from the shire. The Movies captured this well where going east in middle earth was like going back in time to a more and more mythologized past.

In real life, people don't stay static for thousands of years, no matter how long their people live. They meet, mingle, war and trade. Empires rise and fall creating shrapnel as they go, cultures adapt to a changing environment. This means that any geographic cross section you make is going to be a collage of different influences where uniformity is a glaring aberration.

What the bad Tolkien knockoffs did was take his image of a mythical world and tried to make it run in a realistic setting. Tolkien can say the subterranean dwarven kingdom of Erebor lasted for a thousand years without having to worry about birthrates or demographic shifts or the logistics of farming in a cave because he's writing the sort of story where those things don't matter. D&D and other properties like it however INSIST that their worlds are grounded and realistic but have to bend over backwards to keep things static and hegemonic.

Likewise contributing to the "ethnostate" feeling is early d&d (backbone of the fantasy genre that it is) being created by a bunch of White Midwestern Americans who were not only coming from a background of fantasy wargaming but were working during the depths of the coldwar. Hard borders and incompatible ideologies, cultural hegemony and intellectual isolation, a conception of the world that focused around antagonism between US and THEM. These were people born in the era of segregation for whom the idea of cultural and racial osmosis was alien, to the point where mingling between different fantasy races produced the "mongrelman" monster, natural pickpockets who combined the worst aspects of all their component parts, unwelcome in good society who were most often found as slaves.

This inability to appreciate cultural exchange is likewise why the central d&d pantheon has a ton of human gods with specific carveouts for other races (eventually supplemented with a bunch of race specific minor gods who are various riffs on the same thing). Rather than being universal ideals, the gods were seen as entities just as tribalistic as their followers.

[verdraaidzaamheid]

Me in my evil Morgana Pendragon cosplay at Elftopia this summer.

I love this picture, because I look positively murderous, just like Morgana in the last 2 seasons.

[goodvibesgamingpub]

Wolf's Quest: Embracing Destiny in Elftopia EP.1

Wolf's Quest: Embracing Destiny in Elftopia EP.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0hd6d2P4SE Wolf's Quest: Embracing Destiny in Elftopia EP. 1 Welcome to Be Wolf's incredible journey to Elftopia! Join us in this captivating adventure as Wolf embarks on a quest to embrace destiny in the wondrous land of Elftopia. In "Wolf's Quest: Embracing Destiny in Elftopia," you'll witness the breathtaking landscapes, heartwarming encounters, and remarkable friendships that unfold. Follow Wolf as they navigate through spellbinding forests, encounter mythical creatures, and unlock enchanting secrets along their path. Immerse yourself in the magical realm of Elftopia as Wolf traverses through mesmerizing kingdoms, each brimming with distinctive cultures and traditions. Witness the fluid harmony between humans and elves, and experience the profound bond they share. Through this captivating journey, you'll witness Wolf's personal growth, determination, and courage. Accompanied by a compelling soundtrack that will ignite your senses, "Wolf's Quest: Embracing Destiny in Elftopia" promises an epic tale that will leave you exhilarated and inspired. By watching this video, you'll not only indulge in a captivating story but also discover valuable life lessons. Join us on this remarkable adventure and witness Wolf's evolution as they embrace their true calling in Elftopia. Subscribe to our channel to ensure you don't miss a single moment of Be Wolf's incredible journey. Like and share this video with fellow adventure-seekers who yearn for the enchantment of Elftopia. Let's embark on this magical quest together! 🥰 Thank you @verofromchile3617 @Rev_Ark and @gabrielpeart8730 you are our first supporters and your gesture means the world to us ❤️ 💕 support the channel here💕 🤍 https://www.youtube.com/@GoodVibesGamingPub?sub_confirmation=1 📆 UPLOAD SCHEDULE📆 🤍New Videos Every Week! 🤍New Shorts anytime! 💥 Watch My Other Videos 💥 ▶️ Genshin Impact 📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLda8Mj6RxblUIbo5KDL_kfoXfGqmu_c7x ▶️ Welcome to Genshin Impact!! Genshin Impact Playthrough Part 1 📺 https://youtu.be/IJ2ZtOqmAls ▶️ We Made It to Mondstadt!! - Genshin Impact Playthrough part 2! #mondstadt #genshinimpact #gaming 📺 https://youtu.be/72DCFJLn8Ho ▶️ 🐉 I'M FIGHTING WHAT??!! - Genshin Impact Play-through Part 3. 📺 https://youtu.be/B4i9zIM7-hI ▶️ 🐉 THE DRAGON IS ATTACKING??!!!? 📺 https://youtu.be/7ovo3mmYh1E ▶️ 🤯 Exploring the first temple - Mastering Genshin Impact 📺 https://youtu.be/kC_CrMEbBck ▶️ Journey to the Final Temple!! - Genshin Impact playthrough part 6 📺 https://youtu.be/A36z2vovXp4 💥 Follow us on Social Media 👇👇👇 💥 ☑️ Connect With Us On Discord☑️ 🤍 Discord: https://ift.tt/xDelSXK ✅ Connect With Us On Twitch✅ 🤍 Twitch: https://ift.tt/7yjGQgX ☑️ Connect With Us On Instagram ☑️ 🤍 Instagram: https://ift.tt/kfxXHdm ✅ Connect With Us On Facebook✅ 🤍 Facebook: https://ift.tt/bEfk4QS 💥 For business inquiries and partnerships💥 📩 goodvibesgamingpub49@gmail.com ✅ Like 👍 ✅ Comment 💬 ✅ Share ⤿ ✅ Subscribe ☝️ ✅ Hit the 🔔 to be notified of uploads ⚠️ ABOUT OUR CHANNEL⚠️ ✅ Our channel is about Games and friendship. We cover lots of cool stuff such as mobile games, game reactions, and gameplays ✅ Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on my future videos! 🔎 Hashtags 🔎 #BeWolf #EpicAdventure #JourneyToElftopia #Adventure #Elftopia #YouTube #Cosplay #Travel #Explore #Fantasy #Nature #Magical #Storytelling #Vlog #TravelVlog #AdventureVlog via Good Vibes Gaming Pub https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuCJk5DNXEA-FwG9Vol5jQ September 14, 2023 at 04:34AM

[dekay01]

About An Elf (Switch): COMPLETED!

About An Elf (Switch): COMPLETED!

It was only a few days ago when I was saying about playing baffling games, and, well, here’s another one! About An Elf is somewhere between a visual novel and an RPG, where you play an elf trying to rediscover Elftopia or something. The plot is nonsense and, frankly, not what you’re going to be focussing on if you play it because that art style. Are the characters real people dressed up? Are…

[coffeenuts]

Elftopia 2021 - 1 by henk.vanrijssen https://flic.kr/p/2mhMvYZ

[brazenbutterflyfragilewings]

And tonight we are 🎶LIIIiiiffEEE 🎶! More pictures from Anne Boleyn at Elftopia 2021. This green monster almost made me lose my brain, but damn she is cute! Merci @jean-pierre fouss (FB) for the glam shots! #anneboleynsixthemusical #anneboleyncosplay #anneboleyn #anneboleynsix #anneb #sixcosplay #sixbroadway #sixwestend #sixmusical #sixanneboleyn #costuming #cosplaycostume #cosplayers #cosplayaccessories #cosplaybelgium #belgiumcosplay #elftopia2021 #elftopia #cosplaymakeup #musicalcosplay #musicaltheatre #greensleeves #green #holographic https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNbiFAFgE3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[airmanisr]

Elftopia 2018 by Because Play Photographie

[pharmawitchery]

On the 11th of August it was my bday❤️ I celebrated it with my closest friends and even got the most amazing present(s) from one of my best friends🥰

Model: me

Photo: Sani visual arts

[elisesbookutopia]

Today is not such a great day, I'm feeling a bit down. So I'll post some pics of Elftopia and my awesome cosplay as a shadowhunter. #cosplay #shadowhunter #elftopia #doctorwhofandom #creative https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4VqYsFNZ7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v3maa0exrgmg

[red-cathedral]

Captain Jack Sparrow meets the Black Terminator Bride by Red Cathedral Via Flickr: Elftopia 2018 Kasteel Ooidonk, Deinze

[degenezijde]

ineffable kissi

[manonmadness]

Cause I put a spell on you. And I broke your book of rules. 🐍 Thanks @melvinvanderstylen for the picture 📸 #elftopia #theserpent #myrkur #picture #witch #witchcraft #witchesofinstagram #pagan #viking #fantasy #elf #warrior #nyxcosmeticsbelgium #nyx #nyxcosmetics #yellow #yellowhair #jeffreestarcosmetics #nature #insta #instagram (bij Gent, Belgium)

[steamnation]

Some  atmospheric images from Steamnation at Elftopia, The first fantasy fair in Belgium.