#tsf25

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Thorin's Spring Forge 2025!

Welcome to the new edition of Thorin’s Spring Forge!

Calling all Thorin fans! We are happy to announce that sign-ups for Thorin’s Spring Forge (TSF) 2025 are now open! 

What is TSF? 

TSF is a minibang-style event where writers and artists come together to create fanworks centred on Thorin Oakenshield. Fanworks can be based on the book or the movie version of the character. Any pairing or gen are welcome and we look forward to seeing what you create!

You can participate in this event as a:

Writer;

 Artist;

 Beta reader;

 Pinch hitter (writer);

Pinch hitter (artist).

Explanations of what each of these roles is can be found in our FAQ. You may sign up for more than one role, but there is a maximum of two fanworks per participant (i.e. you may write two fics, or create two artworks, or do one of each). 

Participating authors create a short summary/synopsis of a fic, which is posted anonymously for artists to view and claim. Artists will then create art based on the fic they chose, and authors will write a complete fic (minimum 2,500 words). 

Sign up as a writer

Sign up as an artist

Sign up as a beta reader or pinch hitter

Sign-ups for authors and artists will be open until January 5th 11:59 pm EST.

Sign-ups for beta readers and pinch hitters will remain open for the duration of the event!

Please be sure to familiarise yourself with our rules and schedule before signing up! 

Questions? Visit our FAQ or contact us via thorinsspringforge@gmail.com, or send us an ask or DM on Tumblr. 

If you have an idea you want to suggest: Add something to the suggestion form (this does not constitute a sign-up!) 

If you are unsure of what you want to write: Check out the suggestions list!

We hope to see you on the sign up list soon!

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Absolutely gorgeous art! My goodness. 😍

Remember, Second Claims are still open if you, too, would like to draw our favourite majestic dwarf!

“Thorin Oakenshield”

Date : 07.05.2014 Used : 4H, F, B, 6B, mechanical pencils (0,3&0,5mm), fineliners (0,2&0,5mm), blending stick, white gel pen, gel pen, A4 paper Time : 5h 06min

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TSF25: Thorin Poll Time!

The preparations for Thorin’s Spring Forge 2025 are well underway (have you already signed up?) but we're really curious about how you imagine the happy ending to Thorin's story. (We all know that his untimely death was just a case of the unreliable narrator Bilbo who just wanted to keep the sales of his book up. Thorin just took a short nap. He's fine. We promise. All is well.)

There are many wonderful stories and art pieces that show Thorin's future after BOTFA but which ending do you like the most? Let us know!

If you liked this poll, please consider reblogging it so others can see it and pick their favorite endings too! 🙏

[thorinsspringforge]

Attention all Thorin fans!

Hello everyone! As we begin planning the 2025 edition of our event, we want to announce that we are looking for a new mod!

If you have some time between now and May, you like using Discord, and you're comfortable writing posts/messages in English, we'd love to hear from you! Previous experience as a Discord server mod is an asset, but it's not required. If you are familiar with the Bagginshield part of the fandom and located outside of the ET (or similar) time zone, that's also a plus. The most important thing is that you like Thorin (duh) and are enthusiastic about this event!

Please DM us or send an email to thorinsspringforge@gmail.com if you're interested.

— Mods @lathalea, @legolasbadass, and @middleearthpixie

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@sotwk DO EEEEEEETTTTTTT!!!!! 😍😍😍

We’re constantly on the lookout for artists - no matter how advanced you are and what medium you work on. You’re a really creative person and as long as you’d like to join, we’ll be thrilled to have you!

And if you’re still thinking about it, let us help you… ➡️➡️➡️ sign up for TSF25 as an artist 😇😇😇

I have this insane plan/resolution for 2025 and may need someone to slap some sense back into me.

Due to my hopeless backlog in fic requests and WIPs, I'm maintaining my self-ban from participating in fandom writing events throughout 2025.

But. What if started joining these events as an Artist?

Please note that I still currently cannot draw for beans due to failure to practice this year. BUT I can make pretty good moodboards and possibly photo manips as a backup if traditional art fails.

Or is this simply a good way to get myself blacklisted in the fandom?

Full disclosure, @thorinsspringforge I'm currently eyeing your event as my first possible attempt at this. <3

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Are You an Artist?

If you have signed up as an Artist for TSF25, we have great news for you: the Claims Form is still open and will close on 2 pm EST / 7 pm GMT.

If you haven't claimed a fic yet, you can still do it today!

If you have any questions, we're here, on our TSF Discord server, and we're reachable by email too (thorinsspringforge@gmail.com)!

[thorinsspringforge]

TSF25 Poll Time!

Thorin’s Spring Forge 2025 is just around the corner (HERE!) so let’s begin with a very important poll!

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TSF25 - Sign-ups closed!

Hello everyone! Sign-ups for writers and artists are now closed, so you should all be receiving an email with important information about summaries, claims, and an invite to our Discord server. If you can't find this email, be sure to check your spam!

If you'd still like to take part in the event as a pinch hitter or beta reader, you're in luck, as sign-ups for those roles are still open and will remain so for the duration of the event! Here's the link to the sign-up form.

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out via an ask or DM on Tumblr, or via email at thorinsspringforge@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who signed up!

[thorinsspringforge]

TSF25 Important Information!

Dear Writers and Artists, 

You should have all received an email that contains a link to the Summaries List and important information about Claims! I know it’s very easy to get distracted by all the amazing summaries, but please take the time to carefully read the whole email attentively, as it will answer many of your questions about the claims process. We have also extended the deadline to request small changes to summaries until January 17, 2025 at 11:59PM. As always, if you have any questions for concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out either here, on Discord, or via email. Now go read and squeal over the summaries—that’s what we mods will be doing! 

Also an important note: If you do not see our email in your inbox, please check your spam first! If it’s not in your spam either, please do email us ASAP—it’s possible there may have been a typo or something when you submitted your email address or that Google is being silly. 

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Second Claims!

Hello everyone! 📢

It is almost time for second claims! Please check your email to find the link to the preview of the summary list and instructions for claims. 

You can peruse the summaries so that you know which ones you might like to create art for prior to claims. Also, please do not share the summaries with non-participants as we do not have the approval of all the writers to do so.

You can create any type of art you like: a playlist, a LEGO model, a traditional drawing, a moodboard, a piece of jewelry, a digital painting, an amigurumi - anything you like, as long as it is inspired by the fic you picked.

Remember that claims will work on a first come first serve basis, so it’s better to make your choice in advance.

Second Claims will open on Tuesday, January 21st, 12:00 pm EST / 5:00 pm GMT. To claim a fic, please use the Claims Form (the form will only open at the time of claims). 

The form will be open for the next 48 hours.

You will be asked to list your top 3 choices, in order of preference. That way, if your first choice has already been claimed, you will get your second choice, and so on and so forth. It is highly unlikely that your top three choices will already have been claimed, but if this happens, you will simply be asked to resubmit the form. If you know you will be unavailable at the time of claims, you may ask someone else to send your claims for you, but you will be responsible for sending them all the information and the link to the form. You can also wait and submit your claim at a later time, but we cannot guarantee that your top choices will still be available by then. 

Please note: if you are also signed up as a writer, or you have already claimed a fic during first claims, you may only claim one fic.  

If you have any questions during claims, you can contact the mods on our Discord server or via e-mail. We will not be monitoring our ask box on Tumblr during claims. 

Finally, please do your best not to stress out over claims! It is highly unlikely that you will not get one of your top choices, and this event is meant to be fun! 

If you have any questions, visit our FAQ, or send us an email via thorinsspringforge@gmail.com. You can also send us an ask or DM us on Tumblr, or message any of the mods on Discord.

See you at Second Claims,

The TSF Mod Team

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Claims Day!

Hello everyone! 📢

Claims will happen today, January 19th, at 2:00 pm EST / 7:00 pm GMT. Please check what time that will be in your timezone.

🎨 Dear Artists, by now you have received general info and the link to the form via e-mail, but if anything is unclear, please let us know! Artists who would like to claim 2 works: please remember that you can claim only one fic this time. You will be able to claim a second fic during Second Claims.

📖 Dear Authors, just sit back and relax... there is an artist for your stories out there!

✍️ 🖌️ Dear Artist Pinch Hitters and other members, please remember that you will be able to claim fics during Second Claims in a couple of days!

🙏 Everyone (mods included), please remember to take a deep breath, relax and hydrate a lot! 💙

[thorinsspringforge]

Check-In #1 Is Almost Here!

Hi everyone,

We hope you’re doing well! Just a reminder that the first check-in is approaching. Please check in on or by January 31st, 11:59 EST. Please make sure that you discuss with your partner who will send the email so we only get one email per pair. If you have already checked in, thank you—no need to send it again! 

When checking in, please use “TSF25 Check-in #1” in the subject line and include the following information in your email: 

Your username

Your partner’s username

The fic #

Confirm that you have made contact with your author/artist or inform us of any issues

As always, if you have any questions, visit our FAQ, or send us an email via thorinsspringforge@gmail.com, an ask or DM here on Tumblr, or message any of the mods on Discord.

Best,

TSF Mod Team

[thorinsspringforge]

Hi!

I was wondering how us writers will know when/if an artist claims our summary. I've read all the info. there is on the page but I'm not sure how that would work.

Thank you!

Ps: I love TSF so much. I didn't have the chance to join before but now I'm excited!

Hi there!

You will soon be receiving an email with all the important information about Claims. But you'll be able to see what fics are claimed in real-time and once your summary is claimed, your artist will contact you directly:)

— Mod LB

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Hi! I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Should we have gotten an email yet about the second check-in?

Hi there!

No, you haven't missed anything. You should all be receiving an email reminder about the second check-in tomorrow:)

— Mod LB

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I just filled out my form as Artist and I was approved, but I seem to not be able to access the discord. The link in the original email isn’t working for me anymore.

Hello!

The link in the email has expired. Please DM us here or email us at thorinsspringforge@gmail.com and tell us your Discord handle so we can send you a new invite. Thanks! :)

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Hello, I know this is two days late, but I was hoping that there were forms of sign up still open. I’m so sorry I missed the deadline, but the power went out in my house because of the fires and I was more focused on school. Is there any other way I could sign up? 

Hi there!

We're so sorry to hear about that and hope you are well and safe! Unfortunately, sign-ups for this year's event closed back on January 5th and even the deadline for summary submission has now closed a few days ago, so it would definitely be too late to sign up as an artist or author. However, you can still participate in the event as a beta reader or pinch hitter! You can find the sign-up link in our event info and schedule:)

— Mod LB