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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 11 2014, 2:41pm
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Fanart! Love this one of Thranduil with his staff
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compare it to the source (GIFs clicky)
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Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
 Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Eruvandi
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Sep 11 2014, 3:03pm
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Just came from a heavy topic I unintentionally started this helps lighten things so much.
Just wanted to say I agreed with you and Cirashala on that, but we shall move along to less heavy things now.
"Home is behind the world ahead
And there are many paths to tread
Through shadow to the edge of night
Until the stars are all alight.
Mist and shadow
Cloud and shade
All shall fade
All shall fade"
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Eruvandi
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Sep 11 2014, 3:09pm
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The Elves would win that tournament any time I guess, so no fun in that  Especially with Legolas around who can clearly outshoot Bard any time. You know what I think? They had Legolas chasing after Bolg at the end of DOS so he wouldn't be around in Laketown when Smaug attacks. Otherwise he would've stolen Bard's shine when he shot that black arrow right into Smaug's heart. End of story. Isn't his fault, he is just so fab. Got that from his Daddy. Somebody did show us what that scenario could have looked like. (Right around 2:40) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJOSAwNzyi4 He-he!
"Home is behind the world ahead
And there are many paths to tread
Through shadow to the edge of night
Until the stars are all alight.
Mist and shadow
Cloud and shade
All shall fade
All shall fade"
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VValar
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Sep 11 2014, 9:17pm
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But this art is still cute
Thranduil surrounded with flowers
And just cause I love their hair 
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VValar
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Sep 11 2014, 9:23pm
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And I'm glad I could help you cheer and lighten up a little Like you, I adore every (fun) piece of art/PS where Legolas is in awe of his super fab dad up to the point of solemn dispair.
Legolas must have listened to his daddy's instructions very carefully as a little Elfling, cause his hair is as gorgeous as his dad's. Only a bit shorter but that'll grow in time I'm sure
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VValar
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Sep 11 2014, 9:46pm
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Oh I really like your humor post!!
This one, priceless. That would be a nice representation of how Leggie and Gimli would have met if they weren't in the fellowship. Though I don't really understand why Thranduil is being portrayed as drunk and rebellious in most humor fanart. But it does make up for good laughs
Thranduil in modernity... interesting... (?)
Nahh I'm not really feeling Thranduil here. But it's still a nice try though. Maybe it's the beard, ohh wait I know... it's the (lack of long, shiny, silky, silver/golden) hair.
um... just no  we wants the Elvenking GOLDEN!
Nope, just nope!! Yes our Elvenking is GOLDEN (or silver, whatevsss ). This haircolour just won't do!
LOL, it's very unfortunate dear Legolas that you have not yet become as fab as your dad (rhymes teehee),
And in case you hadn't noticed:
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VValar
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Sep 11 2014, 10:06pm
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Legolas is such a cutie in that picture
But my heart goes out for Thranduil. I imagine little Leggy would have had all those questions when he was young. And it sure would have been painful, if nothing else, for Thranduil to talk about it *hugs* I just can't imagine how one could go on. Not when you you think about Tolkien describing Elves to have great memory
The Elves had (as they said themselves) a 'great talent' for memory, but this tended to regret rather than to joy. Also, however long the History of the Elves might become before it ended, it would be an object of too limited range. To be perpetually 'imprisoned in a tale' (as they said), even if it was a very great tale ending triumphantly, would become a torment.
And I'm not sure where I have read it, but I know Tolkien has written about the feelings of Elves and how they experience them. And that those feelings are more intens than those of any mortal (but I'm not sure where I have seen it).
Here is a more happy picture (golden oldie) of the two
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VValar
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Sep 11 2014, 10:13pm
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Really nicely done that PS of Thranduil and the map of ME, love it! Thanks for sharing and putting up the HTR alert
This one is new to me, yeey!
And because I like Thranduil/Legolas piccies so much:
Lol
Cutie alert!! *Squeeeeeee* Just look at it!! And isn't that baby deer adorable?
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VValar
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Sep 11 2014, 10:19pm
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Are those all your books? I can't really read the titles of the books that well. But do they all have different subjects? The Cloaks and Daggers book looks amazing, pretty pictures and seems very educational. Didn't even know those books existed. I might have to take a look to see where they sell those books around here, though we don't have a lot of LOTR/TH merchandise where I come from. But love your collection You're a true fan.
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VValar
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Sep 11 2014, 10:21pm
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*hugs* thanks for posting that wonderful image
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We are being treated to a lot of Thranduil goodiness these past two days!
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VValar
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Sep 11 2014, 10:23pm
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This seems like a all new picture as well
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Do you know where to find the original or HR pic of Thranduil (top right?) He looks so beautiful, armour + hair
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VValar
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Sep 11 2014, 10:25pm
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But it was a while back, so it was good to watch it again. thnx!
Oh and cause you Leggie so much:
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 1:19am
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Thanks very much. Getting 3 "I got ya" responses out of 4 is validating. (smart alec snarky comment deleted) That's good enough for me. Moving on! ... oops... I mean moving on...
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Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 1:28am
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So cho kawaii!!! (eh, Japanese for super cutesy)
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Fan of both books and movies; I am a lurker by nature though it seems I have severely misnamed myself... for the moment.
Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 1:36am
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You're welcome. It wasn't as long as the one I typed out about the messenger who told Thorin to go eat his gold only to get a mis-aimed arrow for gratitude *CHEERS for messenger gumption*
Anyway, doesn't it strike you as odd that Thranduil would only change his crown during autumn and spring? Why not for summer and winter? And what kind of flowers/berries/leaves/etc. do you think he would wear for those two seasons? Hmmm... I guess it gets a bit troublesome? And doesn't the fashion year also go by two seasons? Eh, being from a tropical climate, though loving the concept of seasons, I really don't know... prolly getting it all wrong but cherries for spring? Strawberries, blueberries, cranberries for autumn?
Actually, looking at the crowns of movie Thranduil, I think they did go with Summer and Winter for his season crown change.
Fan of both books and movies; I am a lurker by nature though it seems I have severely misnamed myself... for the moment.
Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
Valinor
Sep 12 2014, 1:44am
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Thanks. Humour is the best condiment for this crazy world
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This one, priceless. That would be a nice representation of how Leggie and Gimli would have met if they weren't in the fellowship. Though I don't really understand why Thranduil is being portrayed as drunk and rebellious in most humor fanart. But it does make up for good laughs
Nahh I'm not really feeling Thranduil here. But it's still a nice try though. Maybe it's the beard, ohh wait I know... it's the (lack of long, shiny, silky, silver/golden) hair. More a vampire eh? I think part of the problem is the eyebrows too. The artist made them too sinister.
Nope, just nope!! Yes our Elvenking is GOLDEN (or silver, whatevsss ). This haircolour just won't do! Loves consensus
LOL, it's very unfortunate dear Legolas that you have not yet become as fab as your dad (rhymes teehee), little greenleaf still got some growing up to do is all Eruvandi will be there for him
And in case you hadn't noticed:
HAHA! You know, just with how badass Thranduil is promising to be, I'm really curious what the BotFA aftermath will be like, just going by stuff like the buzzfeed 19 reasons articles and TORn's own March Madness outcome. But regardless, this is truth for us Thralls
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Fan of both books and movies; I am a lurker by nature though it seems I have severely misnamed myself... for the moment.
Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 1:52am
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With you on Elven memory and Thranduil's state of mind
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But my heart goes out for Thranduil. I imagine little Leggy would have had all those questions when he was young. And it sure would have been painful, if nothing else, for Thranduil to talk about it *hugs* I just can't imagine how one could go on. Not when you you think about Tolkien describing Elves to have great memory
The Elves had (as they said themselves) a 'great talent' for memory, but this tended to regret rather than to joy. Also, however long the History of the Elves might become before it ended, it would be an object of too limited range. To be perpetually 'imprisoned in a tale' (as they said), even if it was a very great tale ending triumphantly, would become a torment.
And I'm not sure where I have read it, but I know Tolkien has written about the feelings of Elves and how they experience them. And that those feelings are more intens than those of any mortal (but I'm not sure where I have seen it).
Exactly! ME books gives us very interesting insight into the Elven psyche. They also paint a very beautiful but also sadly angsty picture of Elves and their fate. Add to that what we know of Thranduil, I just want to sit him down and feed him a uber dark chocolate brownie ala mode complete with some nice orchid flower deco (still don't think they're good to actually use as dessert ingredients even though "3. Orchids: Although these flowers might seem too pretty to eat, you definitely should. Bacher describes their flavor as a mix "cucumber and endive." She recommends using them in stir fries or candy them for cake decorations." source)
Here is a more happy picture (golden oldie) of the two
Fan of both books and movies; I am a lurker by nature though it seems I have severely misnamed myself... for the moment.
Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 1:54am
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And thanks very much for the Leggy baby and his Thranddy daddy images
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Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 1:57am
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Do you know where to find the original or HR pic of Thranduil (top right?) He looks so beautiful, armour + hair
Fan of both books and movies; I am a lurker by nature though it seems I have severely misnamed myself... for the moment.
Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 2:09am
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This reminds me... I just saw some crazy valentine cards on the net with a pic of Thranduil + some text including the word 'staff'. It was just so wrong but it made me laugh for a good few seconds I'm sure you'll be able to find it if you type the words 'Thranduil + valentine' into the google searchbar.
Some good ones
  
This one though... LOL
Going to the PM box right now
anyone else?
Fan of both books and movies; I am a lurker by nature though it seems I have severely misnamed myself... for the moment.
Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 2:19am
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Thanks for bringing back that classic, Eruvandi. And clearly, once again, Elves save the day! Even for stupendously speechless Dwarves who probably will start muttering about elven showboating once they recover their senses.
Tsk...
that's Dwarven gratitude for ya
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Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 2:34am
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Gil-galad? I don't get it. *shrug* anyway, young Thranddy and young Leggy ... clickies as usual
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Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Lurker in the Mirk
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Sep 12 2014, 2:37am
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And the hair
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Appreciating Thranduil, thread by thread: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
(Tis true: more appreciation threads for Thranduil exist than ME movies)
Thrall Wars!: What business do Elves, Dwarves or Men(?) have with drooling thralls, yea, with smartphones in tow, unto the slopes of Erebor? ... oh, yes, the Hobbit's lingering in some shadows, ever ready to swoop to the hairy rescue. Take cover if you dare!. (A writing triangle with Avandel and Kerewyn)
Teh partsies: Prologue (aka the 'tater-mash of whatever came before), two, three, three-appendix: An Unexpected Flashback, four, five (new, posted 20 August)
"BoFA"= The Battle || "BotFA"/"tBotFA" = The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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