#lathalea👸 | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

thespiritoflife · 3 years ago

Text

Oh gosh, I loved reading this, thank you for your time to writing it.

You're so educated about Dwarvish traditions and etc..!

I wish Thorin met his love in his life💔

I never see anyone talk about how Thorin has just accepted the fact that he'll never have an heir of his own, from the beginning of the movies (because I still haven't procured a copy of the book yet, and book canon must always be treated more or less separate from movie canon). He says stuff to Fili like, "When you become king..." as though he won't ever father a child to take over after him. Unless I missed some dwarven cultural thing where Fili would actually be the heir either way, I can't be the only one who thinks this is odd (and really sad), right? Okay, now I'm starting to doubt myself and wonder if I really did miss something. Whatever, I'm gonna keep explaining my thoughts on this.

There's almost no reason I can see that Thorin would be so sure he'd never father an heir. He's still rather young, and he's certainly attractive enough to find a lover. I can think of only four (potentially five) possibilities:

Thorin is gay (which I know would make many shippers happy)

Thorin is asexual

Thorin does not deem himself worthy of love or otherwise finds faults within himself that he believes would drive love away

Similar to the last one, Thorin doesn't believe in love, for lack of a better way to phrase it, or he just doesn't believe he'll ever personally find it

Now, #3 and #4 could combine to make: Thorin doesn't believe he could ever settle down and/or start/have a family. This could potentially be a fifth possibility, but seeing as it's more of a combination of two of the already listed possibilities, I wouldn't consider it to be a separate/additional one.

Now, time for me to explain some of my ruled out possibilities, which you are more than welcome to argue in favor of. I am, of course, not the end all, be all voice on this matter, and I may very well be mistaken about some of this.

One of my first thoughts had been that maybe Thorin is just a restless soul, wants to keep being out there, in the world, fighting. He wouldn't/couldn't slow down for love. But he was ready to take up a position as king. A lot more work is involved with being king than a surprising amount of people seem to realize. You sort of have to settle down for that kind of position, and he was already prepared to do so, more or less.

Speaking of being prepared to take up his position as king, you cannot convince me that Thorin believed he wouldn't survive the journey (though I welcome you to try). He wouldn't prepare himself for the eventuality of taking the throne if he didn't believe he'd get that far. And there was no way for him to know that he would die, anyway. He literally had no reason to believe this.

An extension of that, however, that I really did consider, is that maybe he believed he wouldn't survive very long after assuming the throne. This could actually hold a little weight. However, I have one issue with this: Why? Why would he believe this? Literally the most dangerous part of his life, dealing with a dragon, would have passed by that point. He's a capable fighter and fairly intelligent, so I don't believe he would be worried about assassination attempts. Not to mention, his grandfather went gold crazy, which probably made him an insufferable king for his subjects, but he was never assassinated. So, what would cause an abrupt end to his life after he assumed the throne? I did stop to consider that maybe he had a terminal illness or something, but I highly doubt that for multiple reasons that I believe to be evident, so I won't waste time elaborating.

One final consideration of mine is that Thorin knew (or believed) in the back of his mind, no matter how much he told himself and others, "I am not my (grand)father," that he would succumb to dragon sickness. This one is actually immensely believable, and I haven't entirely ruled it out. I don't think I even need to explain this one all that much. Part of why it isn't included in the four possibilities listed above is because I felt like it could be considered a/the cause of #3 and/or the second part of #4, both of which are basically my elaboration on this one. If he succumbed to the dragon sickness, it would be an understandable reason to find yourself unworthy of love (#3). And as a greedy, dragon sick king, you're unlikely to find real love, partially because you care more for gold than other people but also because, as harsh as it sounds, not very many people would enjoy your company that much as a result (second part of #4). I think it sort of goes without saying, anyway, that dragon sickness is, for one reason or another, not very conducive to love or lovers. I'm sure we can all agree on that.

That's about all I have for this topic at the moment. If I think of anything else, I might edit this or reblog it or something. Maybe I'm just overthinking this, and he's actually training Fili as a "just in case." Regardless, I'd love to see what you think, especially if you have something to add. Agree? Disagree? Let me know! (Especially if I really did just miss a dwarven cultural thing. Yeesh, would that be embarrassing after I already typed this all out.) With that, be safe, and have a great day/night/afternoon/evening!

#lathalea👸#thorin oakenshield

162 notes · View notes

thespiritoflife · 3 years ago

Note

*hugs you real tight* would you please send this to the first ten people on your dash? make sure someone gets a hug today, and stay safe!!! Just because 💜🤗

Thank you very much!! I needed a hug today <3 You're so kind, I am hugging you too!

Sending lots of love <33

#lathalea👸#ask

1 note · View note

thespiritoflife · 3 years ago

Note

No, you deserve everyting and many more♥️

No need to thank me, i am sure too writers need readers to inspire them to write the next♥️ i am also so happy when someone reblogs my writing, so yes!! I totally agree♥️

Of course, I have nothing against you following me♥️♥️

Thank you so much for compliments, it means a lot, really🥺🥺♥️

Oh my gosh, I just noticed you started following me!!! 😱😱

I can not believe, that you, an amazing talented popular writer started following me! 🥺♥️

So I just wanted to say: thank you very much, I am so honoured🥺

Anyway, have a beautiful day <33

😍😍😍 I've just read your message and I'm blushing so much! 💙💙💙

Thank you for reaching out and for all those sweet things you wrote! To misquote a certain inhabitant of Bag End, I don't deserve even a half of them half as well as I would like to ;)

It should be me thanking you for reading, commenting and reblogging my writings - wonderful readers like you are exactly what us writers need to make us inspire to continue creating so THANK YOU SO MUCH 💙💙💙

I'm glad you have nothing against me following you :) I like your blog and your follower milestone celebration is a really great summer idea!

#lathalea👸

6 notes · View notes

thespiritoflife · 3 years ago

Text

I love this so much, it is so original, so.. tense, it would be a great movie!!! You had great idea to write this, I can not wait what's gonna happen next!!

The White Raven 1/4

Hello, my wonderful readers! Remember me? I'm (sort of) back! I've been trying to fight a writer's block and since the Valentine's Day is coming soon, let me treat you to a love story straight from the Middle Earth.

Relationships: Thorin Oakenshield x OC Rating: T (E later on) Author's notes: This is the story of Thorin Oakenshield's quest to find the White Raven, a mysterious creature of legends only few were fortunate enough to see. This is the story of love stronger than time, destiny, and laws of gods and mortals alike.

Special thanks to @legolasbadass for all your help and discussions and @linasofia for your unwavering support. Love you guys! (Feel free to check their stories here and on AO3, these two are really talented, you won't regret it!)

Khuzdul: Kaminzabdûna - Yavanna Kheled-zâram - the lake of Mirrormere

The White Raven Chapter 1: The Legend

“Uncle?” A chubby dwarfling crawled up on Thorin’s lap, joining his little brother.

“What is it, Fili?” Thorin ruffled the boy’s wheat-colored hair, careful not to wake up Kili who snored quietly against his tunic.

“Is the White Raven only a legend?”

This innocent question made the king in exile freeze for a heartbeat.

“Why are you asking?” He made his voice sound casual. Lighthearted.

Fili looked around and whispered, “I saw a white raven today when I went out with Amad.”

“Have you?” Thorin lowered his voice. Perhaps it simply was a child’s imagination. Fili was an inventive lad after all.

“It sat on a branch on that big oak on the way to the market, but when I went to see it up close, it just flew off!” The boy gesticulated lively. “Are you certain that it was a raven?”

“I’m not a little pebble like Kili, Uncle! I know a raven when I see one!” Fili protested. “It just looked weird, because it had white feathers.” His little brother sighed in his sleep and shifted, making Thorin wrap his arm around him tighter as he pondered Fili’s words. Was it truly possible after so many years?

“You were lucky then,” Thorin spoke carefully, “There are many stories about the White Raven and all of them say that it shows itself only to a few.”

“Stories? Please, Uncle, I want to hear all about the White Raven!” Fili pulled on his sleeve.

“White Waven!” Exclaimed Kili, suddenly awake.

“Very well,” Thorin said, unable to stifle a smile at their enthusiasm. This was the topic he himself had been passionate about and researched through the years. Even though his findings had not brought him any closer to the truth he craved, there was an urge inside him to speak of it, as if this simple act could make it more substantial. More real.

Thorin’s gaze travelled towards the flames dancing in the hearth as he chose his words with care.

“Legends say that the White Raven is a clever and powerful bird. Our priests teach us that it is the sacred bird of Mahal, the symbol of his wisdom. Some say that it is sent by Kaminzabdûna herself to protect its kin and that one is born in every generation. Others claim that it is one of the great wizards, an immortal who became tired of his human form and changed his shape to roam the earth and watch over the world. And there are others who believe that it is simply a regular bird born without colouring in its feathers.”

“And what do you think, uncle?” Fili looked at him, wide-eyed.

It took Thorin a moment before he could form a fitting response.

“Every Dwarf should find the answer to this question by themselves. The old stories tell us that a White Raven led Durin the Deathless to Kheled-zâram and then accompanied him to Khazad-dûm. A White Raven sat on Durin III’s shoulder when he received his ring, one of the Seven, the ring of kings that my grandfather and father wore. And it was a White Raven that croaked three times mere moments before Durin VI was taken into the Halls of Waiting.”

“Croak! Croak! Croak!” Added Kili waving his rattle for greater effect.

“Very good, Kili, three times!” Thorin smiled at the bright-eyed pebble.

“So… the raven I saw… was it the same White Raven that Durin met? Or was it a completely different raven?” Fili furrowed his brow just like Dis sometimes did.

“I wish I knew, Fili. I suspect that no one truly knows.”

“What about you, uncle? Have you ever seen the White Raven yourself?”

His nephew’s question caught Thorin off-guard. He opened his mouth, not finding the right words.

“The White Raven…” he started, only to be interrupted by his sister.

“Fili, Kili, are you pestering your uncle for new stories again? You know that he is tired after a long day in the forge.” “But mummy…” Fili groaned.

“It is alright, Dis,” Thorin turned to her.

“It is past their bedtime,” she shook her head and took Kili from her brother’s lap. “Let’s get you both to sleep, my little warriors.”

Thorin barely heard the boys protesting. His gaze was once again drawn to the flames in the hearth, their light reflecting in his eyes.

***

He could not remember when he saw the White Raven for the first time. Among his earliest memories was an image of a large raven with silver-white feathers watching him from a distance whenever Thorin left the Mountain. Later, when the young prince hunted in the woods or visited Ravenhill, he would sometimes catch a glimpse of this bird of extraordinary beauty. Every time it happened, he would leave some nuts or a quail egg for the raven as a treat. On one occasion the White Raven approached Thorin and slowly took the treat from his hand, careful not to touch the prince. When the bird tilted its head, one of its eyes rested on his face, both black and iridescent, like a precious opal, and Thorin felt himself drawn to the glints that danced within it. He did not know how long he stared into its bottomless depth, but when the raven suddenly flapped its wings and flew off, the prince became certain of one thing. He would never speak of this meeting to anyone.

On the day Smaug attacked Erebor, it was ravens’ croaking that alarmed him about the dragon’s presence. Thorin liked to think that it was the White Raven attempting to warn the Dwarves, even though he never determined where the croaking had come from.

Almost fifty years had to pass until he saw the White Raven again.

***

The orc shrieked at the top of his lungs and fell on the snow-covered ground with a wound gaping in his chest. Thorin did not have the time to check whether the foul creature was dead; he had to pursue the last two of his companions. Their tracks led him into the forest. A barely visible black trail of orc blood on the frosty ground confirmed his suspicions: Dis’s arrow had found its target. Now he had to catch up with his foes and make sure they never left the woods. Whoever sent out those warriors must have known that a large dwarven caravan with women and children was passing through these lands, dangerously close to the orc stronghold.

Thorin followed the trail until just before sunset. Loud rustling beyond the evergreen bushes nearby made him stop in his tracks. There was something large ahead. An animal? He had no way of telling. Slowly he approached the source of this sound, holding his sword at the ready when he heard a croak of a raven and fluttering of wings. Surprising. Thorin did not know that ravens lived in those parts. He had not seen one in ages.

As quietly as he could, he moved the leafless branches that obscured his view to the side and almost gasped. The orcs he was chasing were engaged in a fight with a large bird, its wings silver-white. The White Raven. His White Raven. He was not certain how he knew it, he simply felt it to be true.

The opponents were fighting fiercely. One of the orcs had thrown a net over the raven, limiting its movements, but the bird was not giving up, clawing at the enemy. An arrow was sticking out of the shoulder of the second orc and yet he did everything he could to reach the thrashing raven with his dark blade. The bird’s movements were swift; Its robust beak and sharp claws often hit their mark, making the orcs howl in pain or throw insults at it. But Thorin saw the blood that stained the raven’s feathers red and noticed how the bird frantically flapped its wings. The heavy net was dragging the creature down and soon the raven would be on the ground. Trapped. Helpless.

Thorin acted instinctively.

With a war cry, he ran towards the orcs with his sword, Deathless, in his hand. When he crossed his blade with his enemies, Thorin realised that he faced two dangerous warriors, even though at least one of them was wounded. The fight was not easy: both orcs were taller than him and had a wider reach, but as long as Thorin was fighting them, the White Raven had a chance to escape.

Attack. Parry. Feint. Blades meeting once, twice, thrice, and again; the sharp metal singing in the air.

Attack. Attack. Parry. Snow falling down in the last light of the day.

Lunge. Feint. Attack. Putrid black blood painting the snow black as the first orc lay spread on the ground.

Parry. Parry. Step back. Parry.

And then a heavy blow landed on his chest.

The fall knocked the air out of Thorin’s lungs and for a moment he was unable to move. The remaining orc lunged at him, but Thorin was faster. Relieved that his brigantine held, he rolled away and launched a counterattack, thrusting his sword upwards, into the orc’s side, a thumb’s width behind the edge of his breastplate.

The silence that fell after his last opponent perished mingled with the shroud of the night that fell upon the forest, as if refusing to witness more blood being spilled. Thorin’s eyes adjusted to darkness quickly as he turned around, trying to find any signs of the White Raven.

The only thing he noticed was an irregular, pale shape on the snowy ground. There was something unusual about it. He quickly approached it, trying to ignore the bitter taste of unease on his tongue. The shape was not moving. Only after he crouched by it did he realize what it was: instead of a raven entangled in the orc net, a Dwarf-like figure lay beside him, facing the ground, their bare back partially covered by long, silver-white hair.

Thorin was staring at a completely unclad woman.

To be continued...

💙💙💙 Read it? Like it? Spread the love and reblog it! 💙💙💙

Do you like my writing? Would you like to read more? Feel free to show your support by having a Ko-fi with me! Thank you 💙

Taglist: @fizzyxcustard @shrimpsthings @dark-angel-is-back @sherala007 @amelia307 @anyaspidergirl-blog @jotink78 @rachel1959 @saltwater-in-the-afternoon @linasofia @justfollowtheroad @bitter-sweet-farmgirl @legolasbadass @yourqueenunderthemountain @reblogunderthemountain @guardianofrivendell @elrawienthewhite @xmly-xo @tschrist1@nelleedraws @beenovel @vee-vee-writes @mcchiberry @shalinizhara-deactivated2022020 @dumbassunderthemountain @errruvande @laurfilijames @emrfangirl @s0ftd3m0n @lilith15000 @kami-chan1512 @ragsweas @enchantzz @aduialel @myselfandfantasy @thewhiteladyofrohan @elliepie1226 @middleearthpixie @i-did-not-mean-to @blairsanne @fckmini @clumsy-wonderland @narniaandthenorth @i-am-the-raven-queen

#lathalea👸#thorin fanfiction #thorin #ravens #erebor #ravenhill #thorin imagine #blue mountains #thorin oakenshield #thorin x oc #fanfic #the hobbit

257 notes · View notes

thespiritoflife · 3 years ago

Text

Congratulations, Lathalea, I am so proud at you!!! You're an amazing writer, I can not believe HOW MUCH you're talented!! You deserve so many followers and many more! <33

Congrats again!!🥳🥳

Like, @guardianofrivendell said, I totally agree with her, everything you do is perfect!! <33 so do, what you want the most to do!

Please, could you tag me in that your celebration when you post it, if you don't mind?? I don't want to miss it💙 thank you very muuch!

Knock, knock! Who’s there?

✨Lathalea’s 2022 Sleepover coming soon! ✨

🧁 What? Yes, you’ve heard that right. I see a huge follower milestone on the horizon and I’m planning to throw a Tumblr celebration.

🍹 Why? If everything goes well, I will be starting another sleepover soon as a way of saying thank you for your support! And you know what this means, right? You’ll be able to get some tailor made fic goodies just for you!

That’s why I’m writing this post: let me know what you’d like to see this time: imagines? headcanons? open ask box? ask games? tarot requests? Canon x Reader ficlets? writer support? spotlight on your fics? - you name it!

🎂 How? Drop me a comment, DM me or send me an ask telling me what you’d like to see the most!

#lathalea👸#celebration #i can not wait to see it #<3 #sending much love!

66 notes · View notes

thespiritoflife · 3 years ago

Note

I love your answers, you seem so kind!!! <333

Year coming to a close and I wanted to ask;;;

1. Favorite fic of the year.

2. Favorite fic of your own from this year.

3. Favorite writer of the year.

4. Favorite new writer of the year.

5. Favorite headcannon of the year.

6. Favorite event of the year.

First of all, thank you for your ask, Anon 💙 There's nothing better on a lazy winter day than replying fun asks like yours.

Disclaimer: I've read many, many wonderful fics this year, but right now I'm sitting under a blanket and my belly is full with delicious Christmas cookies (read: sugar coma), so my brain is not working too well. If your fic is not here and you know I read it (I try to leave comments on all the fics I read 💙), it simply means that I'm getting senile and you can throw things at me (preferably cookies) and call me names ("Queen Under the Mountain" is the one I'm quite fond of, btw).

1. Favorite fic of the year.

This is one of the toughest questions in the world! How about I give you three fics I read this year instead? 💚 In Whiskey, Wisdom by @joyfullynervouscreator - Bofur x OC, fake relationship, idiots in love, Gimli as a matchmaker, amazing worldbuilding. This is an ongoing fic with but I promise you, it is worth it! 💚Naughty Thoughts by @linasofia - Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 - It all starts with a horse and its criminally handsome owner named Richard... RA x Reader, E-rated fic. 18+! I'm not normally into RPF, but this fic made me seriously question my usual preferences 🔥🔥🔥

💚 Lonely Souls by @dustbunnyprophet-blog on AO3 - Thorin/Ori, Modern AU, slow burn, reincarnation of sorts, feels, great fic idea. I'm not going to tell you what it's about (no spoilers!), but... give it a try.

2. Favorite fic of your own from this year. It won't be a surprise to some of you, but it's All Is Fair in Love and Trade - AO3 link. Thorin x Ragna (Dwarf OC), lots of negotiations, pining, some angst and a lot of steamy E-rated scenes. 18+!

3. Favorite writer of the year.

Okay, now I'm sure these questions were made to show how pathetic my memory is (think: swiss cheese). I love many fic writers for different reasons and it's impossible to pick just one. It's as if you let me into a library and told me to choose just ONE book. Impossible! I'd take all of them and go home 😁 I'm going to throw some lovely authors at you now but this is not even a half of people whose works I like to read: @legolasbadass @laurfilijames @fizzyxcustard @middleearthpixie @gwen-ever@i-did-not-mean-to @thewarriorandtheking @shalinizhara @linasofia @xxbyimm @bitter-sweet-farmgirl @kibleedibleedoo @guardianofrivendell @justfollowtheroad @shrimpsthings @sketch-and-write-lover @theblogofdurin @luna-xial @fromthedeskoftheraven @scariusaquarius @middleearthmama @midearthwritings @dumbassunderthemountain ... and that's just a short list of blogs off the top of my head. Send me an ask if you're searching for an author specializing in a specific kind of ships.

4. Favorite new writer of the year.

Oh, no! Not again! You're trying to trick me, fiend! ;) Jokes aside, quite a few of the names that I have already mentioned above fit that category, but there is one I'd like to give a shout out to: @elisethewildwolf . Why? Mostly because I admire how much they have developed throughout the year and how much they achieved. This fic author is 14 years old and has already written so many different stories for various fandoms! When I was 14, I wrote one extremely pathetic and very cringey fic that may or may have focused on pining after Luke Skywalker that I'd rather forget so I'm really happy to see someone like Elise who does it so much better! 💙

5. Favorite headcanon of the year.

My favorite headcanon this year is the cutest canon x canon ship in the world: Boffins. Do yourself a favor and watch The Hobbit focusing on the relationship between Bilbo and Bofur and tell me if it's not the sweetest thing ever. The initial teasing, the protective!Bofur, the awkward Bilbo... Just watch it. I dare you! 😊

6. Favorite event of the year.

Writer's Month 2021 - here's my masterlist. I had tons of fun writing all those little fics and getting an immense amount of feedback. Love you all! 💚

Thank you everyone for keeping me company this year and being wonderful! Let's hope for an even better 2022! 💙💙💙

#ask #fanfiction #lathalea👸#you always have BRILLIANT answers

67 notes · View notes

thespiritoflife · 3 years ago

Note

I love ur answer to this ask, you were so (and you still are) kind to him but you explained it so kindly to that anon.

Also, I totally agree with you <3

I am sorry it happened to you, but you know, that anon secretly admires your work (otherwise that person wouldn't visit your askbox) all we admire your work, cause you're really talented and so.. nice person!! Wishing only good thingies in your life. 🧚

Sending a lots of hugs and love <3

i am sorry for my English, i know it sucks!! but i hope you understand what i meant :)

If you are not going to do your asks why did you advertise them?

Hello, sweetling! 💙

Thank you for dropping by in my ask box and showing so much concern about my creativity as an author. First, let me put you at ease: I'm doing very well, thanks, love!

I'm very sorry that you feel the need to hide behind anon asks. I wish you felt confident enough to write to me using your own nickname and ask how I was doing.

My DMs are open too, you know? Since you seem a tad impatient about getting your imagine, I would have loved to tell you when roughly it was going to be posted.

Now, let me introduce you to two basic concepts that will make your future life in fandom easier:

🌟 1 - Writers are real people and have real lives. Shocking, right?

Content creators need to do things like spending time with their families and friends, watching their favorite tv series, reading fun stuff, playing games, and so on, in short, recharging their "creative" batteries, especially over the weekend.

Harassing authors in order to get "your" imagines faster is counterproductive. They will still work as fast as it feels comfortable for them.

If I'm not posting content as fast as you would like to, it probably means that I have a good reason not to (meaning: I'm busy with other things).

I'm very happy to know you like my writing so much that you wrote such an emotional anon. If you can't wait for your ask, in the meantime you can read some of my fics. For example the ones I wrote for the Writer's Month 2021 event - check them out here. Yes, I did write a fic every single day in August. It was a great challenge, even though quite exhausting. I'm still resting and taking things easy after this stunt, by the way, thanks for asking, babe 💙

Oh, and if you're still feeling restless, how about you try writing yourself and joining a similar event? Wumptober and NaNoWriMo are coming up, these are both great opportunities to train your skills. Good luck!

🌟 2 - The sole purpose of the writer's life is not to provide you with instant gratification at your pleasure, sweetie. Yeah, when I joined this lovely fandom, I also thought that writers' job is to sit and write stories for the amusement of others 24/7... Naah, joking.

It is easy to think that writers don't need to sleep or eat and so on. No, we're not robots!

I'm not sure if you've ever heard of the concept of studying and working so you could earn some money for food and living. Yes, writers need to do that too. I know, the real life is a cruel place! If I don't work, I can't pay my rent and I'll eventually starve. So as much as I would love to spend all of my waking hours on writing imagines just for you, I simply can't afford it.

But don't worry! There is still hope for your imagine! You can show me how much you appreciate me taking time off my busy schedule to write tailor-made stuff just for you by buying me a Ko-fi! This way I can work less and spend more time on writing fics! That's great news, right?

I can't say how much I appreciate your support, love! Have a great day ahead! 💙 P.S. You know what, sugarpie? I just realized that the time I spent on writing my reply to your very thoughtful anon I could have actually devoted to writing that imagine for you. What a shame, right?

#lathalea👸#the queen of writing

102 notes · View notes

thespiritoflife · 3 years ago

Note

You're so nice and kind🥲 thank you!!!

i totally agree with you, yes, there are better ways to show that. Don't worry too much, you have a lof of nice people who will always love your work (not hating it) and show it in better ways! 🤗 because you deserve it!!

Thank you, have a nice rest of day too and the next day - tomorrow too💗💞

Thank you again, it flattered me that you thought I am a native speaker🥺😱