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[theblogofdurin]

Cloaked in Green || Chp.11: The Wandering Star

word count: 1,869

warning(s): cursing, talking of: parent death, burning.

summary: Bofur sings, Dwalin gets owned, Elrond is prejudiced, Aranea yells and Thorin falls more in love. Oh and also Galadriel here.

Official Pairing: Thorin Oakenshield x Fem!OC

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read here: Chp.10, / cloaked in green masterlist,

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“Change the tune, why don’t you?" Cried Nori rubbing his ears " I feel like I’m at a funeral”

“Did someone die?” asked Oin to Gloin. Who only shook his head and shrugged at him. "Not that I know of."

Sighing, Bofur promptly stood up “All right, lads... and lass” he bowed his head towards me adding the afterthought. “There’s only one thing for it." Jumping up and the small pavilion stone. Coughing into his fist he cleared his throat, before letting out a rough tune

"There’s- An- Inn,

a merry old inn,

beneath an old grey hill~"

"And there they brew a beer so brown!

I started laughing whole-heartily as the rest of the dwarves at the company started singing along. Banging their cups and silverware on the table. My cheeks started to hurt as I was smiling so hard, even Bilbo was smiling at the scene in front of us.

That the Man in the Moon!

himself came down!

one night to drink his fill!"

What I believe made the whole ordeal even funnier for me was the looks on the servants' Elves faces. Not clearly knowing what they should be doing to help the situation. Especially when the food began to fly across the pavilion, Lindir looked so helpless as a spoonful of mashed potatoes hit the wall 3 inches away from his face. That was truly when I lost my composure and had to cover my mouth as I tried to control the giggles.

"The ostler has a tipsy cat

Bofur now was step spinning on the stone, as he pretended to be playing the fiddle. Still stomping and tossing their food, the other members stopped singing as Bofur slowed his tune adding

that plays a five-stringed fiddle;"

"And up and down he runs his bow,

Now squeaking highhhh^"

"now purring loww~

I rubbed my head softly as I turned to see both Gandalf and Elrond smiling to each other as they watched on. It seems Bofur's entertainment was reaching even unexpected levels.

now sawing in the middle."

After dealing with the long night of troll fighting and having to figure out the situation at the High Fells. I hadn't realized what a massive headache I was getting till now.

Wait.

Wasn't Thorin seated next to- Oh...nevermind. Laughing just as hard as the rest, Throin was standing behind Dori and Ori as he stomped and tapped his foot along with the Clicks and Clanks of the silverware. His cheeks and face were slightly red from smiling.

I puddled.

"NOW!-"

Not helping the silent startled gasp that left my mouth, I was pulled back to the present by Bofur clapping his hands together, rubbing them as he glanced at the small group of musicians in the corner.

"-that's what you call music."

Cheering and roaring at the Dwarf, the others were all commenting on the performance, some still throwing pieces of dinner. Just being reminded about my headache, I moved to stand.

Dwalin tossed a piece of carrot at the dwarf, before snapping back up as I started to uncross my legs sitting back up on my heels

"Too Rowdy for you now Lass?" He grinned

"Yeah, I have gotten a bit of a headache." I admitted, he laughed as he moved to say something I added "-after having to save your asses all night."

"OHHH!!!"

"Mahal's Beard!"

That lit the tables, both sides busted out in immense laughter at the sight of their gawked friend. Balin even did a small spit take at my words. After collecting himself, Dwalin smiled and pointed at me.

"You and me lass, might just get along yet.”

“Glad to know I haven’t disappointed you.” I smiled as I stood. “I’m gonna go clean up, I’ll meet up with you all later.”

As I waved over at Gandalf as I walked down the steps of the pavilion, smiling as he acknowledged it.

"Excuse me, gentlemen."

Following the familiar staircases and pathways to the far side of the garden, I twirled with the ring on my finger. There was something that I needed to do by myself first.

As the even more familiar stature came into view, I became even more glad about the quietness and solitude of the area. Kneeling before it, I wiped the dirt off the face, my thumb rubbed at her left cheek, Flashes of memories ran through my head as I worked to clear the wording at the base.

“Do not cry for me, my loves.”

“How can we not?” questioned Bubba as we each held one of her hands. My shoulder’s shaked as I wiped at my face, trying to hold back the tears, but it was useless.

“How can we go on?” I moved my hand to caress her cheek, rubbing my thumb when she leaned in. “Our people finally have hope of union and yet you won’t be with us to see it.”

“Ohh.” she tsked me. “I've had my hope.” She pulled Estel's hand up to lips as she pressed a kiss to it. “And I’ve had my union” she pressed another kiss to mine.

“Now it’s time for the Dúnedain to have theirs.”

Moving the last vine around the base, my fingers absentmindedly traced the words for maybe the billionth time.

“ I raen tinu -o i dún” I whispered shakily, adding the translation “The Wandering Star of the West”

A tear fell as my fingers moved again to trace over her name.

“Hello, Mommy. It’s been a while.”

"I do not know where to start." I sighed, dropping my hands back into my lap.

"I guess from the beginning.."

Time seemed to be nonexistent as I spoke out loud about everything that has transpired in the last decade.

"Aragorn and I were able to reunite the Northern Dúnedain as planned. It was actually a lot more simple than we thought…"

"Aragorn is doing well, by the way, I know he probably wants to visit more like me." I smiled and looked down at my thumbs.

"He's actually in Rohan right now, under the name Thongul." I wiped another stray tear away as I struggled to continue.

"Do you remember what it means? It means 'Eagle of the star' , a nod to you of course." I broke

Dropping my head into my hands, I gripped the nape of my neck, holding there till I finally broke away from my trace, the sun was just starting to set and my knees crackled as I moved from the kneeling position. Taking a deep breath as I stretched. I spoke openly again once more.

“I promise to come back more when I return from this journey.” Caressing the stature cheek once more, I was finally able to leave.

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Bilbo was still walking and exploring around Rivendell when he noticed Gandalf and the Elf Lord talking below. Deciding that he might not better not want to eavesdrop, Bilbo started up another staircase, however he couldn’t help but to eavesdrop as he caught part of the conversation.

“And really, I think you can trust that I know what I am doing.”

“Do you?” Elrond asked, stopping to look at the grey wizard, “That dragon has slept for 60 years. What will happen if your plans fail, if you wake that beast?”

“What if we succeed? If the Dwarves take back the mountain our defenses will be strengthened.”

“It is a dangerous move, Gandalf. “

Bilbo looks to see Thorin behind him, however the look on Thorin’s face tells him to be quiet. So not saying a word, they both went back to listening.

“It is also dangerous to do nothing.” Gandalf started “Oh, come, the throne of Erebor is Thorin’s birthright. What is it you fear?”

Elrond scoffed “Have you forgotten? A strain of madness runs deep in that family.His grandfather lost his mind. His father succumbed to the same sickness. Can you swear Thorin Oakenshield will not also fail?”

As Elrond speaks, Thorin looks troubled, Bilbo tried not to meet the Dwarf king’s gaze as he started to develop a stronger underst-

“That’s sharp coming from you.”

A strong new voice joined the conversation. causing both Thorin and Bilbo to look over the ledge to see the face. However, Thorin didn’t need to say her face to know that it was Aranea, his heart pounding in his chest gave it away

Elrond and Gandalf both looked behind them, as Aranea walked from the hidden garden. Glaring pointing at the Elf.

"You have spent the last 30 years telling Aragorn and I that we are not like Isildur and we should reclaim the throne. Yet, you are here saying the opposite applies for Thorin. "

"There is a thousand years that separates you and Isildur.", Elrond tried to reason

Aranea scorned him "How about your connection to Isildur..Huh? Does that not make Elrohir or Elladan any different than him."

Elrond just sighed at her as Gandalf nodded. “She has a fair point, Mellon.”

“Mithrandir ” Erlond waved a hand, trying to reason with the two. “You are more warped on your opinions of Dwarves. They’re stubborn, rude, and more prone to greed-”

“And they may be all of that!" Aranea snapped, shocking both Bilbo and Thorin who were still listening in. Thorin's heart swelled as he watched Aranea snare at the Elf. He wasn't sure how but she looked even more stunning than before. "- but I swear Adar, I've never traveled with a group of men or elves that have shown the same amount of friendship and resilience as these dwarfs have shown me in the last 5 days."

Running a hand through her hair, Aranea added "Even the Hobbit, even as green as he is to the life outside of the Shire, has shown an impressive amount of courage."

To say that Bilbo (and Thorin) was shocked would put it lightly. Bilbo had hardly even talked to the young human girl besides that little bit on the rock cliffs and here she was defending him.

“I don’t doubt you, Erthil.” Elrond quickly added “There is a great risk for this ridiculous quest.” he stressed “If the beast awakens, they will burn!”

“Then I’ll burn with them!" She stressed back. "And if I do die for this 'ridiculous' endeavor, at least I die alongside dwarves of great courage and not alongside cowardice men and prejudiced elves. '' She almost spit the last part as she spun around, starting her way up the steps that laid to the guest quarters where the company would be held up.

“Erthil-iel, the dwarves of Erebor do not need your defending-”

"The dwarves do not need defending, “ Aranea agreed, talking over her shoulder “ for I will be more than happy to go get them for you to argue with. I am merely stating the facts to you.” With that she continued back up the steps.

“With or without our help,” Gandalf slowly spoke as he and Lord Elrond continued their way down the pathway, “ these Dwarves will march on the Lonely mountain. They're determined to reclaim their homeland. I do not believe Thorin Oakenshield feels that he is answerable to anyone.” slightly nodding his head, Gandalf added

“ Nor, for that matter, am I.”

“ It is not me you must answer to. “ Elrond muttered. gesturing to the open pavilion. Gandalf looked up just in time to see the beautiful silhouette standing there, dawn just now breaking behind her.

“Lady Galadriel” he breathed

“Hello Mithrandir, “ smiling as she turned to look over at him, “it’s been a long time.”

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[mithrilhearts]

Hey I was wondering if I could join your taglist! -> @theblogofdurin <- I love your work! 💕💕

Absolutely!! I'll add you to my taglist!! :) Thank you so much!!

💜💜💜

[saucyminxbrainspill]

I would let this man absolutely ruin me.

@justfollowtheroad @fizzyxcustard @middleearthpixie @lathalea @blairsanne @fandomfaeryreads @fandomfaery @luna-writes-stuff @luna-xial @i-did-not-mean-to @guardianofrivendell @theblogofdurin @midearthwritings @legolaslovely @laurfilijames @soyeahitsmiddleearth

[mathoumeow]

Boromir fanfic recs Masterlist

My favorite fics from Lord of the Rings universe in a single masterlist.

/!\ I do not own any of these stories, all the credit goes to their author (mentionned next to the title). Please leave a like or reblog on their stories if you enjoyed reading them !  /!\

√= Finished series

💓 = Absolute favorites

Series : 

The Elf Maiden by @okay-j-hannah - part 1 . part 2 - Fluff √  Home with the Fairies by @i-mushi - 30 chapters / complete - OC falls into the Middle Earth / realistic

√ Shield by @writingfromkitchenator - part 1 . part 2 . part 3 . part 4 - Fluff √  💓  Far Horizons by @author-morgan​ - Slow Burn / Fluff / OC belongs to Middle Earth √ Be Mine by luciferslegion - Fluff / Smut / Love at first sight

Ongoing : 

💓  Burn like cold iron by @scyllas-revenge​ - slow burn / OC falls into the Middle Earth 💓 Beastly Nature by luciferslegion - Fluff / Slow Burn /  Beauty and the beast retelling

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One shots - Fluff

Burly Captain by @theblogofdurin 

Into the Light by @gondorimagines , @averil-of-fairlea & @heilith 

Touchy Feely by @gondorimagines & @heilith

I Will Always Be Here by @guardianofrivendell 

Bandaging Boromir by @anotherbleedinghart 

Now by @heilith (Rated M)

Nothing but a number by @averil-of-fairlea 

Is that the Horn Of Gondor in your Pocket ? by @i-mushi 

Snowy Reunion by @writingfromkitchenator 

The Star of Gondor by @alexi-ohs​ 

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One Shots - Angst

Heat and Make Up by @writingfromkitchenator - Angst / Teasing

Drunken Night by @fandomwarriror - Angst / Fluff

Crying Heart by @amina-celestial - Angst / Fluff

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One shots - Smut  👀

💓  Customer Service by @scyllas-revenge​  

Lazy Morning by @i-mushi 

Kinkmas 2022 : Breeding by @darthglitterfanfiction​

Updated January 20th 2023

[thatsquiteconcerning]

Masterlist (own work, fanfiction, important posts&favourites)

"Daheim verblasst, die Welt rückt nah."

- Gandalf, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (German Dub)

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I hope I can provide the best experience for you browsing my little blog. Some of the stuff here is gonna be in German, because, duh, I am German. Which is also why the German dub of The Hobbit and LotR series has my whole heart xD anyhow, I still try to cater to as many people as possible keeping most of it in English.

Aside from The Hobbit and LotR, you'll find me in more fandoms than your grubby little fingies and toes can count so expect the unexpected.

Enjoy

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Fanfiction

The Hobbit LotR Other

Consoling, Confusion and Confession by @theblogofdurin Fili x Reader, short, fluff

now i hear a symphony by @iamthemain-character George Weasly x Reader, oneshot, Fred's death, coping

Broken Things by @saucyminxbrainspill Fili x Reader, trauma, travel, shy n sweet Fili, in progress

My own work

fanfiction poetry art

the world falls quiet when it snows

!Important posts!

nothing to see... yet :)

All time favourites

whatever earns a spot in my gallery of favourite things on this website

@rachelillustrates 's commentary on Bagginshield and the idea of Hobbit soul-matches

[lathalea]

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! 💙💙💙

[demigoddesofchimichangagod]

Hello and welcome all to a new season of Len makes commentary in the reblogs of a fic, in this new edition we got Cloaked in Green from @theblogofdurin whom I highly encourage any lover of the hobbit fandom to follow

in any case, get ready, because I'm on a roll and I will absolutely fill up any of y'all moots and follower's dashboards without any regret.

For the sake of avoiding this sort of thing I suggest blocking the tag #lenscloakedcommentary

furthermore, good luck.

[saucyminxbrainspill]

I now feel 100% justified in reblogging my latest fic that *some very important people* don't seem to have read yet.

(Nervous Inner Voice: "Maybe my tags didn't work? Or maybe I posted at a bad time of day? Or maybe they read it and just hated it?"

*cue anxious nail-biting*)

@laurfilijames @lathalea @blairsanne @i-did-not-mean-to @middleearthpixie @midearthwritings @fandomfaery @fandomfaeryreads @shiinata-library @luna-xial @luna-writes-stuff @theblogofdurin @krispypotato @fizzyxcustard @guardianofrivendell @legolaslovely

Love when artists put “reblogging for the morning crowd!” “Reblogging for the weekend crowd!” in the tags to justify reblogging their own art. But lets not lie to ourselves anymore. Im reblogging for the exact same crowd i just need them to know i mean business. Im reblogging for the didn’t take a hint the first time crowd. Reblogging for the crowd that needs to understand i spent 20 hours on this.

[mithrilhearts]

CHAPTER 1 ↳ NOW ON AO3!

Kurdu ‘abadaz by LordOfTheRazzles

Thorin’s fingers flexed a little bit, gripping against the Arkenstone before his eyes quickly fluttered open, unable to truly focus on the world as they did not hold their normal sky blue hue. It was something more akin to the Arkenstone. A pale shade with a swirl of colors as the world started to slowly regain its color and a thick haze was evaporating from his mind as the world started to weigh heavy, just as it had moments before his death.

Far too much confusion enveloped him, and discomfort in his middle that started as a slight burn, and only intensified as the seconds ticked by, until it felt like a roaring blaze, and tugging a sound of agony from the dwarf who was supposed to be as lifeless as the stone around him. Jerking upwards, one hand clutching the Arkenstone tightly and another cradling his middle, Thorin wasn’t sure what sort of undignified squeal of pain escaped him as he rolled, but his pride could suffer so long as his body would not.

His knees hit the stone ground, his side and back slamming into the stone tomb that housed his name, and by Mahal, if this was some sort of punishment for his misdeeds...well, what was he to do but suffer?

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[mithrilhearts]

HAVE A HAPPY HOBBIT HOLIDAY 2021 ↳ NOW ON AO3!

Right as Snow by LordOfTheRazzles

Holidays were always something special around Bag End. Whether it was something more of the hobbit tradition or dwarvish, each holiday was treated with care and respect for those who wished to celebrate. Durin’s Day wasn’t forgotten, nor was the annual Shire Flower Festival, and then there were the holidays that both cultures shared. Perhaps they were a bit different in how they were celebrated, but it was something familiar at the very least.

Much like Yuletide.

It was a time for families to spend together, exchange gifts, enjoy some good food and find all the things in life to be merry about.

Though perhaps being merry was more suited for after company arrived. It was the preparations beforehand that tended to be the most stressful. Hosting company came with no shortage of stress, especially when one was fussy and needed everything to be perfect. Well, that, and the fact that there was a new addition to the smial recently, and that no doubt put Bilbo on edge as well.

Frodo Baggins was a delight though. A well-behaved fauntling who had been dealt a rather tragic hand. When Drogo and Primula had died rather unexpectedly, the little faunt’s fate fell to Bilbo. While it had been a no-brainer to begin with, there were still times where Bilbo worried for the young lad. Was he happy? Was Thorin happy? It wasn’t as if anyone had expected this, but in a way, it was kind of nice.

Bilbo had Thorin, and they had Frodo. Even though it was under miserable circumstances, Bilbo found himself quite pleased with the idea of having a little family of his own - a family that he hadn’t ever thought possible.

However, those worries would continue to plague the dark corners of his mind, even if the normal day-to-day seemed quite calm and comfortable.

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[mithrilhearts]

06. BELLADONNA ↳ NOW ON AO3!

Bookbinder // Songwriter by LordOfTheRazzles

“Thorin, you don’t need to worry so much. I told you before, Belladonna is different. She’s not going to judge you if you show up in a Megadeth t-shirt or have rips in your jeans. I’m certain she’ll find the tattoos cool and will ask you about every single one of them,” Bilbo chuckled lightly as he had been watching Thorin scatter about his room in the Durinul house. 

“I just want to make a good impression. I’m not very good at that,” Thorin interrupted, holding up two different jackets and roving his gaze over them. A leather jacket in one hand, a more traditional hoodie-style in the other.

“If I remember correctly, you made a pretty good impression on me.”

Blue eyes shifted to fix Bilbo with a small look of exasperation. “I wouldn’t call hiding about the nooks and crannies of your bookshop a good impression.” It had taken Thorin about a month to secure a first date with Bilbo after all. Even then, Bilbo had been the one to do the talking more or less. “Though I didn’t scare you off right out of the gate, so I’ll take that as a win.”

In fact, Bilbo had taken all of Thorin’s little antics and situations in stride and was just another reason for Thorin to adore him more.

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[mithrilhearts]

A BARDUIL ONESHOT ( a gift for @emperordaddy) ↳ NOW ON AO3!

Meet Me Beneath The Mistletoe by LordOfTheRazzles

“Da! The elves are here!” Tilda’s higher pitched voice shrieked as she came running latching onto her father’s coat. Sigrid was jogging shortly behind but had less shrieking about her.

It wasn't uncommon for new faces from Mirkwood to waltz into Dale, especially with their invaluable aid over the past year, but Bard had been especially surprised when word that Thranduil would also be making an appearance. It was nice to see the Elvenking, and Bard considered him a dear friend after all they had been through in that war a year ago. Sometimes tragedy leads to the best things in life after all. 

“I wish we had gotten more decorations up before their arrival, but I’m sure they won’t mind all the same,” Bard cooed gently, his hand carefully stroking against the top of Tilda’s hair, but not enough to mess Sigrid’s good work on those braids this morning. “Yule is a wonderful time of year, and we should be so lucky that they came during these times.”

“Do elves celebrate Yule, Da?” Tilda asked, craning her neck to stare up towards her father who just met her with a small chuckle.

“I’m not sure, but rest assured, they will be treated just as we treat each other during the season, right?” That meant with kindness. It meant with best wishes and generosity, and of course, it meant trying to get them to participate in the typical traditions that revolved around Yuletide. 

“Yes, Da! I wonder if King Thranduil would like Sigrid’s spiced cocoa…” Tilda mused, finally releasing her father and trotting over to Sigrid to discuss the matter further. 

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[theblogofdurin]

Hello My Beautiful Readers!

We have hit a few big follower mile stones. And I have let them pass quietly as they came because I was in a rough part in my life and I was just not very active on this platform. But on top of all that!

You guys have just have been growing and showing me so much love and support, despite my long writing periods. I am truly so grateful for you! And to show appreciation I have set up this event as a way to connect with you all a bit more.💞💕

400 may seem not a big milestone to everyone, but as someone who really only posts chapters to one series. It's a lot. Especially when you sit back and realize, if I went to a party with 400 people...that's a decent size party.

And we are going to have a party!🥳

As I've stated, I really don't write anything else besides my Cloaked in Green Series. So I'm going to assume the people active in this little game are familar with it and maybe semi-like it.

How does everyone feel about a Virtual Scavenger Hunt?

Rules/instructions for the Scavenger Hunt!

Must have a way to access google forms, I actually suggest opening up the form via desktop and use tumblr via the mobile app. But if you can make it work another way go for it!

All posts tagged under #cloaked in green and #my fun on my page, (@theblogofdurin) will be participating in this hunt.

Don't fret, ^^ all the posts will be linked on the series masterlist, beware, however not all those posts are tagged the same.

There will be 10 riddles given to you on the google form, the answer to the riddles are hidden in my story "Cloaked in Green" , you have to get the first one correct before you can move on to next one.

Each clue unlocks an award. I will eventually release all the awards for the public, but it's only when I reach 600 followers, so you have plenty of time to get bragging rights.

To knew that you have found an answer to a riddle, a ( * ) star or an asterisk. (A Blues clue type thing for all my early 2000's peeps) -Will be next to it or at the beginning or end of that particular sentence.

Please do not comment that you found a clue on that particular chapter. (You will be disqualified.)

I will post the links page that will hold everything to you'll need to start the scavenger hunt, once we officially reach 400 followers.

So till the then, read up! Prepare yourselves!!

Awards:

(These are subject to change)

For answering riddle #2. -> (1.5k+ word one-shot)

For answering riddle #1. -> (dialogue peek)

For answering riddle #3. -> (a spoiler)

For answering riddle #5. -> (1.5k+ word one-shot)

For answering riddle #4.-> (1.5k+. word one-shot)

For answering riddle #6. ->(1.5k+ word one-shot)

For answering riddle #7. -> (Q&A = 3 questions)

For answering riddle #8.-> (1.5k+ word one-shot)

For answering riddle #9.-> (sequel dialogue peek)

For answering riddle #10.-> ( Sneak peek at the finale of Cloaked in Green)

After completing all the questions, there will be an additional 🎉Final Prize for the first 3 people to complete the scavenger hunt.

The first chapters into the sequel perhaps?

Or maybe a major spoiler for the chapters to come?

Or maybe just maybe it's something even bigger!!!

Only those who play along will get the chance to know!

🥳🥳🥳

taglist still open! @lokigirlszendaya ​@caelum-the-part-time-nihilist @emrfangirl ​ ​ @lathalea ​ ​ @hr-nm-grnd-zr ​ ​ @markosgirl ​ ​ @demigoddesofchimichangagod ​ ​ @imaginesfire ​ ​ @kaysteahouse ​ ​ @tamnight ​ ​ @mithrandirssidehoe ​ ​ @panhoeofmanyfandoms @petrelrose @irisv-x ​ ​ @fandoms4everyone ​ ​ @Leabeiersdorf07 @nunyobuisness ​ ​ @fallinloveinoctober ​ ​ @mysterypotatoink ​ ​ @whore-of-many-hot-men ​ ​ @generalgoldfishldrm ​ ​ @thevanillahorizon ​@cloudcatchingstark @wolfers-stuff @depressedemo-152 @triffidgurl @nessarosefiction @itswritingphoenix

[saucyminxbrainspill]

Hello lovelies. I have been home sick with Mono for two weeks, now entering Week Three. (And yes, it IS unusual for someone my age to get it, but here we are.) I have not had an ounce of energy to even think about writing. I apologize for leaving you hanging on "Broken Things". There ARE more chapters still to come . . . Once I can do more than sit on the couch and stare at the wall.

Everything hurts. Send good thoughts.

(For those of you now trying to do the math using my blog tag line . . . I was 12 in 1996.)

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[mithrilhearts]

CHAPTER 12 ↳ NOW ON AO3!

May Your Forge Burn Bright by LordOfTheRazzles

Some people counted sheep or goats before sleeping. Others simply read until their eyes could take no more. Thorin’s nightly routine was fairly simple. He’d lay down, close his eyes, and repeat to himself that it would be a good sleep. Whether or not that actually helped in those evenings where he wasn’t plagued by terrors or insomnia, no one could ever really know. More often than not the dwarf longed for those dreamless nights of sleep. It was better to float about a vast nothingness than to be subject to the trauma of your life. To open up barely stitched together wounds and watch them bleed all over again.

Smaug, Azanulbizar, death, and decay far greater than any one being should bear witness to, it was all the same. The same vicious shadows that kept clawing away at those wounds night after night…

…and yet…?

There was no need for prayers or chants to beg for a blissful sleep. No need for herb spiked tea or simply running oneself ragged to try and stay awake.

Sometimes the world is too overwhelming to handle on your own.

And in the safety of the arms of the one you loved and being loved in return, that was the best cure for the normally mentally restless dwarf who often saw his pains overnight only to be plagued by them during the day. The difference was Bilbo. Those warm arms acted as a shield against the bad and provided a sense of comfort that Thorin had never known before. It was addicting, just as it was blissful, and for the first time in who knew how long, the dwarf felt rested and at peace.

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[theblogofdurin]

ITS TIME EVERYONE!

Welcome to the first follower celebration for @theblogofdurin!! I can't thank my readers and followers enough for all the love and support, you all have given me this past year!!

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Before continuing below the cut, please read the first announcement-link here-, for this event. It explains everything a little bit more in depth and in length.

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-Step 1:

sign up form - link

-Step 2:

please fill out all the questions to be apart of the scavenger hunt. If you don't, you won't be able to collect any of the awards.

scavenger hunt form - link

You'll be given 1 riddle at a time, you must answer the first riddle to be able to the next.

Please write out all your answers to the riddles in ALL CAPS and no punctuation. So the automatic system works.

For all 10 riddles, each participant will be given 3 hints to use whenever they like to help them solve the puzzles.

As well as the hints, where the answer to the questions are in the series or other posts. A little * or ** will be either right next to it or at the begins of the sentence or paragraph. ( a blues clue type thing for my early 2000's late 90's peeps.)

On my blog, the tags #my fun, & #Cloaked in Green or any post/chapter tagged under my series masterlist-link will be where you may find the (**) asterisks, that indicates the answers to the riddles.

My pm's is always open for any questions regarding this event or the series (Cloaked in Green)

taglist still open! @lokigirlszendaya ​@caelum-the-part-time-nihilist @emrfangirl ​ ​ @lathalea ​ ​ @hr-nm-grnd-zr ​ ​ @markosgirl ​ ​ @demigoddesofchimichangagod ​ ​ @imaginesfire ​ ​ @kaysteahouse ​ ​ @tamnight ​ ​ @mithrandirssidehoe ​ ​ @panhoeofmanyfandoms @petrelrose @irisv-x ​ ​ @fandoms4everyone ​ ​ @Leabeiersdorf07 @nunyobuisness ​ ​ @fallinloveinoctober ​ ​ @mysterypotatoink ​ ​ @whore-of-many-hot-men ​ ​ @generalgoldfishldrm ​ ​ @thevanillahorizon ​@cloudcatchingstark @wolfers-stuff @depressedemo-152 @triffidgurl @nessarosefiction @itswritingphoenix