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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · Feb 25

Happy #TolkienTuesday everyone!
As promised, here is the #SDCC2024 Costume thread 🧵carried over.

Please feel free to retweet/share/tag our fellow artist/cosplayer moots who may interested.

There will be 4 parts (2 specifically for videos) each per character costume (totaling 8).
#TheRingsOfPower

Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · Feb 19

One day, I promise I will have the bandwidth to repost all the SDCC 2024 ROP costume pictures over here for my moots. Had to delete the original Twitter thread because I was afraid Grok was going to steal the designs and spit out bastardized AI version of them. Silly in hindsight I know 😅

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Lefty @lefty.unhingedfellowship.lol · 1d

„The dwarves delved too greedily and too deep. You know what they awoke in the darkness of Khazad-dum... shadow and flame.“
I’m doing a TRoP villains series on Instagram mainly with the #inktober prompts. ☺️
The older Durin is perfect for „reckless“ and „rings“ 💍 #tolkientober #tolkienart #khazaddum

Black and white pastel drawing of King Durin III., an elderly dwarf with a stubborn gaze and an extensive beard, wearing a metal crown

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 11h

I can’t believe they’re restricting COVID vaccination there. I thought it was only a US proble.

Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 11h

Praying and hoping with all my heart that this ceasefire lasts and this genocide ends. And that the people of Gaza get all the food, aid, and necessities they need to survive and thrive 🙏

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 12h

Thanks for sharing 😊

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 22h

😂

Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 1d

Oh Kylie 🫂

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Autobot Proudfellow 💍 @jobot935.bsky.social · 2d

#TROPRewatch Returns!!

On 31 Oct All Hallows Eve!

Join us as we dive back into the Second Age of Middle-earth this winter!
(or summer if you’re in the southern hemisphere).

9pm in your local timezone (or whenever you have an hour to spare).

Bleet along using the tag above.

Autobot Proudfellow 💍 @jobot935.bsky.social · 28d

Given the sneak peek we got of Elendil and Narsil earlier this evening, I guess this would be a good time to post this!

Here's the schedule for the Winter #TROPRewatch

We're also planning a wee fanworks thingy to run semi-concurrently with the Rewatch, so stay tuned for details for that!

Schedule for the Winter TROP Rewatch showing the dates we will be watching the episodes.

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 2d

I want to first thank @pharazonsbeard.bsky.social for letting me know about these books.

And second, I’m just glad that others will get a chance to read them too now 😊

#FreePalestine
#TolkienFanForPalestine
#TropSkyFanForPalestine
#ReadingIsAmazing

Tolkien Creatives for Palestine @troptwtcharity.bsky.social · 2d

Hello #Tolkien Community,

Today’s 6th raffle prize reveal is slightly different. We want to not only raise money to help Gaza, but also to bring attention to amazing Palestinian writers like Rifk Ebeid and her work.

Entry to win these two books and more in the quoted Tiltify link below. (1/2)

A children’s book called “Baba, What Does My Name Mean. A Journey To Palestine.” Written by Rifk Ebeid and illustrated by Lamaa Jawhari. The front cover depicts a young Palestinian girl holding a key on her left hand and a piece of land over head. The land has some trees and building.

Another children’s book called “Kamal’s Key.” Written by Rifk Ebeid and illustrated by Sophia Soliman. The front cover depicts a giant key with an old man sitting on it while looking down at a little girl holding on to the key with her left hand.

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KB @kb1moves.bsky.social · 2d

⛵️🌊 Númetober Day 6: Your favorite Númenor quote (canon) 🌊⛵️

"Their reward is their undoing ~
or the means of their temptation." ~The Akallabêth

(Reusing an old graphic of mine because why reinvent the wheel, I guess!)

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 2d

Yikes 😬

What was the argument about?

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 3d

I just know that one song from them.

Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 3d

S3 speculation but I wonder if Kemen eventually gets a ring because Sauron sees too much of his past self in him. They literally have that Middle Management vibe trying to punch up above their weight class 😂

#TheRingsOfPower

Kemen arrives at Pelargir with other Numenorian soldiers. He is wearing a sling on his right arm, a green and golden cloak, with a lighter green shade tunic. The soldiers are wearing golden armored breastplates over green shirts and pants. Kemen said in the captions: “Pelargir is no longer a colony of Numenor but a fortress for its soldiers. And I am its commanders.”

Jack Lowden’s Sauron is speaking in front of many orcs. He has long light brown hair and is dressed in red regal outfit that has gold trims.

Pam from The Office, dressed in a pink sweater, says they are the same picture.

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Berek of Numenor, Isildur's Horse @berekthehorse.unhingedfellowship.lol · 3d

A bit delayed, but I'm going to catch up on this starting today.

Day 1: Favourite Númenorean: It was a difficult choice, but it has to be Queen Míriel, as seen in The Rings of Power. It has been awesome to see her character given more depth in the show.

#Numentober #Numenor #TROPsky #Numenation

Queen Miriel in Season 2 Episode 3 of The Rings of Power

Queen Miriel in Season 2 Episode 5 of The Rings of Power

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 4d

I got this Arondir sticker this past Spring.

www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1...

www.etsy.com

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 4d

You know what’s a great distraction as you’re getting the flu & Covid shots in your arm today?

Seeing this beautiful Zine created by the amazing artists of
@thinkgaladriel 🙌

A big shout out also for doing a fundraiser for @medicalaidpal.bsky.social earlier in August ✊

Thanks for all you do! 🙏

Tolkien Creatives for Palestine @troptwtcharity.bsky.social · 4d

Good day #Tolkien community! We are welcoming the weekend with a 5th raffle prize reveal. A Galadriel Zine created by the various artists of the Galadriel Thinker account (organized by @anardilyas.bsky.social and @caraxesluvr)!

Entry to win these and more in the quoted Tiltify link below. (1/2)

The front cover of the Galadriel Zine. It primarily a shade of green to match the dress that the drawn Galadriel is wearing. She has long flowy blonde hair and is holding a large broadsword in both her hands. The words on top states: “the pages of Lorien. There are smaller captions at the bottom stating that it is “a collaborative Galadriel zine organized by @thinkgaladriel.

A hand hold up a page inside the Zine showing contributions from various artists. The left page has the two organizers (Ana and Ale) including their respective art pieces. Then we have more artists including Aria @vitaaeris, Becca @no_more_doubt, Belle @farcille, blossombysea, dhi @dhiizzy, Emily @moonlarking, and Jackie.

Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Birthday 🎁🎉🎂

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Tolkien Creatives for Palestine @troptwtcharity.bsky.social · 9d

Hello #Tolkien Community,

It’s a Monday. So to cheer everyone up, our 3rd raffle prize reveal for our fundraiser will be two slots for fan fic commission courtesy of the amazing @ladywesternesse.bsky.social

Entry to win these and more in the quoted Tiltify link below. (1/2)

#ArtistsForPalestine

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Tolkien Creatives for Palestine @troptwtcharity.bsky.social · 12d

Hello #Tolkien Community,

Our second raffle prize reveal for our fundraiser will be a lovely handmade Galadriel inspired necklace by the talented @4theorlingas.bsky.social

Entry to win these and more in the quoted Tiltify link below. (1/2)

#FreePalestine #ArtistsForPalestine

The Galadriel inspired necklace hanging around an ebony mannequin. It sits on top of a Middle Earth map blanket, with The Lord of the Rings book as a background.

Another view of the necklace. This time hanging over the foreword to The Lord of the Rings.

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Tolkien Creatives for Palestine @troptwtcharity.bsky.social · 14d

Hello #Tolkien Community,
Our first raffle prize reveal for our fundraiser will be…not one but TWO Tolkien art commissions of your choosing by the talented @mirkwoodprincess.bsky.social 👏

Entry to win these and more in the quoted Tiltify link below. (1/2)

#FreePalestine #ArtistsForPalestine

It is a poster of Samwise Gamgee holding a Palestinian flag. The top right corner of the poster reads Tolkien Creatives (in black color) For (red color) Palestine (green color). In the top middle corner are the words "A Tolkien Palestine Solidarity Fundraiser. Below that are the words taken from The Rings of Power score "The Sun Yet Shines". Also in the colors of the Palestinian flag. Underneath Samwise Gamgee are the words “Raffle Prizes”. And underneath that heading is a heart that is also in the colors of the Palestinian flag. Next to the heart are the words “Vivi’s Commission Slots”.

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 5d

It’s a stupid narrative pushed by a lot of people, including respectable publications, because they want the show to fail for whatever reason.

Seriously, hate on Jeff Bezos and Amazon all you want. But leave our show alone.

Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 5d

Very cool 😎

#TheRingsOfPower filming made it into a BBC article. Spoiler warning just in case. #TropSpoilers

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Rings of Power crew captured filming on the scenic Dorset coast

Crews and actors were seen filming season three of the show at Portland Bill on Thursday.

www.bbc.com

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 5d

Beautiful artwork as always my friend 😊

Eärendil @gilestelscanvas.bsky.social · 6d

"Galadriel went not to Nargothrond, for in Doriath dwelt Celeborn, and there was great love between them.”

I tried to imagine how Galadriel and Celeborn first met in the cavern-city.

What if he asked for a dance; and it felt as if they were the only ones the lamps illuminated.

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah it’s awesome. I love the breakdown and how she uses Alan Lee’s drawings as a guide.

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Xenos 💍 @xenostron.bsky.social · 6d

Simple but elegant. True royalty 🙌

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