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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · 9h

It is time for the yearly Lord of the Rings marathon.
I woke up earlier to watch some movies, than I am normally waking up for work... What is wrong with me 😅
#tolkien #luinmenel #wilwarin

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · 19d

The Happiest Birthday wishes to Frodo and Bilbo 🥳🥳
And the Happiest Hobbit Day to everyone 🥳🎊
Today, I have started my annual re read of Lord of the Rings. I will be doing that with the bigger group under the guide of @breabird.bsky.social
Check her Substack.

And now, time to read...
#tolkien

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · 27d

48 years ago, today it finally happened: the magnum opus of Professor's work was published. 4 years after his death, under watchful eye of Christopher Tolkien, The Silmarillion saw the daylight.
The detailed legendarium and histories of Arda from before the One Ring was forged.
#wilwarin #tolkien

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · 29d

Today I found one of the best pieces of art depicting Smaug and Bard. I was always fascinated by the Japanese art - it was always something different, more spiritual than its Western counterpart.
#wilwarin #luinmenel #tolkien

Bard vs Smaug in an Ukiyo-e style by Ergo

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ugh... First day in office after a loooong period of working from home and recent holiday...
End me now, please...
#workfromhome
#work
#killmenow

Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Sep 2

52 years ago, Tolkien boarded the last of the ships going West.
His works changed the world of literature and were and still are an inspiration for countless new ideas.
We, who found a safe haven in Middle Earth, salute you.
Farewell.
Namarië.
#wilwarin #luinmenel #tolkien

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Sep 1

Autumn was always the Tolkien season for me. September especially, as it is a month when the Silmarillion was first published (1977) and the Hobbit was first published (1937).
It is also a month when we remember Professor's death - 2nd of September.
#wilwarin #luinellë #menelluin #Tolkien

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Lotr Universe @lordoftherings.world · Aug 29

LOTR unreleased scene: Gandalf narrates the ORIGINAL prologue! 🧙‍♂️

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Aug 28

Happy Birthday to one and only Billy Boyd 🎉🎊
You are still my favourite Hobbit - and no one will convince me that Sam and Frodo did better job (without you we would never have Gandalf the White) 😅

Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Aug 26

Rings of Power rewatch part 2
Season 2, Episode 2.
There will not be a lot of writing here as there are no words is a tongue of Men, Elves or Ents to describe how I felt in this moment.

“I am your partner, no more, no less. A sharer of gifts. Annatar.”
#luinmenel #wilwarin #tolkien

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Aug 26

Found in the depths of Pinterest.
Little Tyelpe 🥲
Love this art.
#wilwarin #luinmenel #tolkien

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The Mellon Heads @mellonheads.bsky.social · Aug 21

Happy 67th birthday to John Howe, the artist of many Middle-Earth illustrations and chief conceptual designer on The Lord of the Rings

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Aug 21

Time for another kitty jab 🙀
#cat #vet

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Tolkien Society @tolkiensociety.org · Aug 13

Today is World Calligraphy Day, and hopefully you know that #Tolkien was an accomplished calligrapher. He used different styles of handwriting and alphabets to create depth in his stories. Not just an author, poet and scholar, but an artist, too!

All images © The Tolkien Estate #BlueSky

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Aug 13

I went to a secondhand bookshop, as One does sometimes, for a book about Terry Pratchett. I did buy the book I wanted, but I also bought couple of books I did not anticipate. I think I got quite a bargain.
Of course these are Polish versions - now I need to get them in original.
#wilwarin #tolkien

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Aug 12

Just added new Tolkien books to my Amazon Wishlist. I am fully aware that I will never have them, cause it would take a lottery win to buy them all. Why am I doing it to myself? 🥲

#wilwarin #luinmenel #tolkien

Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Aug 11

So, we got back (couple of hours ago). Nothing bad, just blocked tear duct. Got some jabs for inflammation, and they took a swab of her eyelids to check for any bad thingies.
Green/orange eyes are a result of eye drops that turn neon green under UV light and oxygen.
Next visit - Thursday
#vet #cat

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today is not a good day. Today is a vet day 🙀🙀🙀
#cat #vet #helpme

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Aug 6

Plans for retirement?
I will not live to see my retirement...
I will be worked to death, because my country is stupid. What is the stupid idea to go on retirement when you do not have enough strenght to live on it and do anything with it?

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Berek of Numenor, Isildur's Horse @berekthehorse.unhingedfellowship.lol · Jul 31

*neighs* It's not like Empire to dabble in rumours... 👀

Back in February, we learned that Stranger Things' Vecna, Jamie Campbell Bower, is heading to Middle-earth for Season 3 alongside Eddie Marsan, with rumours abound that the former could be taking on the role of Galadriel's as-yet-unseen husband Celeborn and the latter the brother of Owain Arthur's dwarf Durin. As for who'll be joining them, that much remains to be seen. As of right now, we don't even have confirmation of Charlie Vickers, Morfydd Clark, and Robert Aramayo's returns as Sauron, Galadriel, and Elrond just yet — though we'd be very surprised if they suddenly disappeared, what with the war and everything going on. With cameras now rolling, here's hoping The Rings Of Power Season 3 might be on our screens sometime in 2026. We wants it preciousss... we needs it precioussssss.

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Jul 29

It was this day, 71 years ago on Thursday, 29th of July 1954 that the Fellowship of the Ring was first published.

First time I read this book I was 10 years old, I think. From that moment it stayed with me permanently.
#wilwarin #luinmenel #tolkien

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Jul 24

Rings of Power S02E01 - couple of thoughts maybe?
#wilwarin #luinmenel #tolkien

Tomasz Szembor (@xszembi) on Threads

Rings of Power rewatch part 1 Season 2, Episode 1 Elrond took after his mother. The desperate jump from the cliff when the soldiers tries to capture him while he is carrying a very important piece o...

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Jul 24

Do you use emojis in your posts, comments or texts? What are the most used ones?
I heard it is a millenials thing only and now no one is using them anymore. But how can I show the emotions if I am unable to send a little yellow face (and with a freaking character limit).
What are your thoughts? 🤔

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Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Jul 23

Oh this looks marvelous. The pose and the conviction in his eyes...

wroniec @wroniec.bsky.social · Jul 22

#Silmarillion
Melkor teaching the Noldor in Valinor II

Fuidhrandir | Shadow Pilgrim @fuidhrandir.bsky.social · Jul 23

The beautiful, beautiful Legolas 😁