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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie)

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Connecting and directing the Tolkien Community both old and new to the ends of Middle-earth | PPP Host Herder | Mootwright https://beacons.ai/breecrossroads https://substack.com/@breecrossroads https://www.bonfire.com/store/bree-crossroads/

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · Feb 5

I’ve mostly stepped away from Twitter (just need to hit that final delete button), but you can still find me here, on Instagram, and on Threads! 🌿✨

#LOTR #Luinellë #middleearth #lordoftherings

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, Great Dragon!!! Coming in clutch, as the kids say.

Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 2d

Anyone know of some close-up art of the city of Gondolin, not just the amazing aerial views we often see?

#Tolkien #LOTR #Luinellë

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 4d

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 4d

Expect chats about the upcoming Moot, LotRO adventures, Magic: the Gathering LOTR card openings, and a community watch-along of The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition!

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 4d

An Unexpected Livestream is upon us!

Today, Oct 4, join us for 8+ hours of livestream fun starting at 10a PDT / 12p PDT / 1p EDT on @prancingponypod YouTube + Twitch.

More details below!

#Tolkien #LOTR #Luinellë #middleearth

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 5d

(Due to copyright reasons, we won't be streaming it on the livestream, but make sure to have your own copy pulled up, get some drinks + snacks, + join us in the chat!)

We'll be streaming live on @prancingponypod.bsky.social YouTube + Twitch (both are @prancingponypod).

Come hang out for a bit!

Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 5d

- Our usual PPP Plays LotRO session at the usual time (1p PDT / 3p CDT / 4p EDT)
- Opening Magic: the Gathering LOTR cards
- A watch party of The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition at the beginning (part one) and end of the livestream (part two)

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 5d

An Unexpected Livestream!

The PPP Manic Moot Marathon is happening this Saturday, Oct 4—starting at 10a PDT / 12p CDT / 1p EDT and running for at least 8 hours!

We’ll have:
- Chats about the Moot (including from yours truly)
- Potentially some special guests

#LOTR #middleearth #Tolkien #Luinellë

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 8d

It's PPP Plays time! Come hang out with me while Alan plays LOTRO, I moderate and we explore Middle-earth!

Twitch: www.twitch.tv/prancingpony...

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kad...

#LOTRO #Tolkien #LOTR #Luinellë

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The PPP Plays The Lord of the Rings Online!

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 8d

😅💀😭🙈

#LOTR #Luinellë #middleearth #Tolkien

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 21d

Did a thing to help support myself...

I’ve opened a storefront (link in bio), starting with Off to Find Faërie: Faërie has been a source of beauty, peril, strength & consolation long before Tolkien.

Tees, totes, mugs & more now available if it speaks to you too?

#Tolkien #LOTR #Luinellë

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 22d

Already remembered one VERY important thing I myself will be doing to celebrate Hobbit Day that I do every year! Season 10 of @prancingponypod.bsky.social is back on Sept. 21st! Gotta listen to that to celebrate!

Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 22d

New edition of the Bree Crossroads newsletter is out!  Wherever you are, may this Hobbit Day bring you rest, recovery and consolation, and renewed hobbitry to face the world right now. Here’s to Bilbo, Frodo, and the enduring spirit of the Shire.

#Tolkien #LOTR #middleearth #Luinellë

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 23d

Happiest birthday to The Silmarillion today! Of all Tolkien's works, this one is dearest to my heart.

Art credit of course goes to Ted Nasmith for this Eärendil the Mariner piece.

#Tolkien #LOTR #middleearth #Luinellë

A digital graphic celebrating the 48th birthday of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. The background shows a ship with white sails and a blue and silver emblem, sailing on the ocean under a blue sky with clouds. Overlaid on the image is a translucent gray box containing black text. The text reads:

*"Happy 48th Birthday to The Silmarillion!
This book holds a very special place in my heart. It was the very first Tolkien work I read, the first season of The Prancing Pony Podcast I listened to, and I owe so very, very much to both J.R.R. Tolkien for writing it and Christopher Tolkien for bringing it into the world. The Silmarillion truly upended, changed, and even saved my life more than once.

To celebrate today, I’ve gathered some fun activities—feel free to pick one (or many!):

✨ Share your favorite Silmarillion memes!
✨ If you’re a PPP listener, tell me your favorite episodes, insights, or shenanigans from Season 1 OR what you’re most excited to hear when Alan revisits it in future seasons.
✨ Drop a question or thought you’ve always wanted to explore about one of the stories.
✨ Tell me your favorite Silmarillion lore video or resource!
✨ Show off your favorite editions (or a whole shelfie—I love discovering new ones!).
✨ Share a photo of a place that reminds you of somewhere in The Silmarillion.
✨ Post your favorite quote or passage from the book!

Looking forward to seeing everyone’s responses!"*

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 23d

It's up and running!!! Check out this thread for the link, details, and more! If Bree Crossroads is one of my Silmarils, the PPP Discord is another, the PPP Moot is my third Silmaril and the one I'm most proud of.

#Tolkien #LOTR #Silmarillion #Middleearth

prancingponypod.bsky.social @prancingponypod.bsky.social · 23d

We're excited to let you know that registration for the 2025 PPP Moot is open, along with reservations for our limited block of hotel rooms.

Our hybrid Moot will be this December 18th through the 21st, held at the Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South.

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Prof. Dimitra Fimi @dimitrafimi.bsky.social · 23d

JRR #Tolkien’s The #Silmarillion was published #OTD 48 years ago. Here is a majestic depiction by kuliszu of its epic opening, the Ainulindalë: the harmony of the Music of the Ainur and the Discord of Melkor.

www.deviantart.com/kuliszu/art/...

www.deviantart.com/kuliszu/art/...

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Marie Bretagnolle @mariebreta.bsky.social · 23d

I wrote a little diary of my time in Oxford for #Oxonmoot, which you can read on my blog before I overthink and delete it because I forgot to mention multiple people and the delightful moments I shared with them.
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Oxonmoot diary – 2025

I wrote a little diary of my Oxford journey on Instagram and figured I might as well share it here, even though it’s less academic-leaning and more of a personal take. My friend and I arrived in Oxfor...

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 24d

Leave something Tolkien/Middle-earth related that’s encouraging below. Picture, your favorite place, story, quote, character, pet, art piece, or something else. And if you find something here that helps, save it as something to reach for when it’s dark. 🫂✨

#Tolkien #LOTR #middleearth #Luinellë

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · 24d

Oh hey, it's this thing I'm coordinating! Make sure you're following @prancingponypod.bsky.social for updates, including when we open up registrations!

#Tolkien #LOTR #Middleearth #Luinellë

prancingponypod.bsky.social @prancingponypod.bsky.social · 29d

Hey folks! At long last, we're thrilled to invite you to mark your calendars for something that's been quietly simmering (and much asked-about): another PPP Moot!

When: this December 18–21
Where: Dallas, Texas
Hybrid event (in-person + online)

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you all so much for the replies! I did find the two people who fit what I'm looking for, but I'm so thankful for a wide variety replies and new artists to follow! Also just a heads up, that I *won't* be opening up my DMs just for personal security. I wish you all the very best!

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mythsoc.bsky.social @mythsoc.bsky.social · Aug 26

A belated thank you to everyone who helped make this year's OMS truly exceptional! Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mythopoeic Press's Perilous and Fair was such an honor. We're pleased to announce that the presentations are now live at dc.swosu.edu/oms/oms4/ for everyone to enjoy!

Online Midsummer Seminar (OMS) #4 | Online Midwinter Seminar (OMS)

Home > MYTHSOC > MS_EVENTS > OMS > OMS4

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · Sep 4

Awwww! My favorite! 🫂

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MGCoco | Tolkientober 🎨 @mgcoco.bsky.social · Sep 3

As we wrap up the #AmonHen August Art Challenge and head into fall, #Tolkientober will be coming back this October, in collaboration with the #TolkienTrewsday crew!

As usual, I’d love to get prompt suggestions from the Tolkien community! Here’s the previous two years for some inspiration ❤️

Tolkientober 2024 Prompt List:
1. Light/Translation*
2. Flowers
3. Dragons
4. Home
5. Istari
6. Meals
7. Dance
8. Air*
9. Devotion
10. Myths
11. Song
12. Culture
13. Ents
14. Battle
15. Fire*
16. Sea
17. Craft
18. Clothing
19. Avari
20. Companion
21. Travel
22. Stars*
23. Landscapes
24. Blessings
25. Forest
26. Ashes
27. Royalty
28. Elder Days
29. Children*
30. Reimagining
31. Darkness

A * denotes it is a crossover with TolkienTrewsday

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Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie) @roac.bsky.social · Sep 3

#Tolkien #LOTR #middleearth folks!!!

Janet Brennan Croft @banzailibrarian.bsky.social · Sep 3

Tolkien language nerds, scans of the first five issues of Parma Eldalamberon, long only available as photocopies, are now available open access: dc.swosu.edu/parma/

Parma Eldalamberon | Mythopoeic Society | Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Janet Brennan Croft @banzailibrarian.bsky.social · Sep 3

Tolkien language nerds, scans of the first five issues of Parma Eldalamberon, long only available as photocopies, are now available open access: dc.swosu.edu/parma/

Parma Eldalamberon | Mythopoeic Society | Southwestern Oklahoma State University

dc.swosu.edu

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