#tsf25

[thorinsspringforge]

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]

@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

[thorinsspringforge]

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!

[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

[thorinsspringforge]

TSF25 Poll Time!

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

[thorinsspringforge]

There will be a discord server for this event?

Yes! We open our discord server every year as soon as sign-ups end in January :)

Thank you so much for your ask!

[thorinsspringforge]

Sorry, I didn't noticed I didn't answered the "Are you interested in having a beta reader?", I thought I did but seeing my response I noticed I didn't and just wanted to inform you I was going to say yes. Sorry again!

No worries, those things happen💙 Thank you for letting us know! I've just added this info to your sign-up. -- Mod Lathalea

[lathalea]

It's happening! 😍😍😍

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!

[tamilhobbit]

Such a hard choice 😭

TSF25 Poll Time!

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

[lathalea]

That was tricky! I think I prefer him ruling the Kingdom Under the Lonely Mountain for many, many years...

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! 🙏

[lathalea]

Spread the word and reblog it! 💚

TSF25 Poll Time!

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

[lathalea]

As a fellow WIP hoarder,I’m keeping my fingers crossed for all your WIPs, I’m sure you’ll get there when you feel like it! Sometimes resting a bit from writing is needed to “recharge”, at least in my experience. And no one is going to blacklist you, I promise! This is a fandom activity, something you do for fun when you feel like it - and certainly not a chore. You do whatever feels right to you - if it’s art, then I’ll be around too, looking forward to seeing your new works 💙

The thought that you’d like to participate in TSF this year again @sotwk (no matter what role(s) you pick!) makes this day, Friday the 13th, a very lucky day 💚💚💚

Sooo no pressure or anything but how is the signing up for TSF25 going? 🙈😇🤭

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

[thorinsspringforge]

@maalezzo This is a brilliant idea! We’d love to read a story about it during TSF25! 😍😍😍 Are you planning to write it? 👀

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! 🙏