He sure is!
Tag: nali
I KNOW I KNOW NONNIE
I KNOWWWWWW
here is the text on Tolkien Gateway – warning, ORI, OIN AND BALIN FEELS.
ALSO FRAR, LONI AND NALI FEELS.
MORIAAAAA GAH, the angst that never stops angsting. *cries into her beard*
In answer to your question: I think Dori would read it. I do. It has been twenty-five years, no word, not a sign. He would read it simply to find out what happened at long last – and then he would forever wish that he had not.
You know, I actually remember when the most evil thing you had done was make us care about the dwarves that died in Moria… BEFORE THEY WENT TO MORIA! Though the newest chapter was very nice (and I mean that in the way that it didn’t make me cry).
That WAS pretty evil, I’ll own up to that. I am living up to my title of ‘Evil Cream Puff.’
(But hey. Tolkien gave us all these lovely names in the Book of Mazarbul! Loni, Frar, Floi, Nali – I just HAD to expand on that!)
I’m so happy you liked the new chapter, Nonnie! Thank you so much!
Ladies and Gentledwarves!
(and those who are neither, both, or a vague wiggly hand-gesture and a ‘ehhhhh’ noise):
We are pleased to introduce the actrexes for Dori, Lóni, and Náli!
Dori- docmanda (Doc Manda)
Lóni- youarebeingshaggedbyarareparrot (Rare Parrot)
Náli- inkbotkowalski (Inkbot Kowalski)
We will be sending out emails before the rest of the characters are announced (and don’t worry, we haven’t started casting the others yet: auditions are still open!)
Congrats, you three, and welcome aboard. To everyone else, best of luck with the coming auditions!
SHRIEK
HELLO HELLO DORI LONI AND NALIIIIII HELLO OMFG
Dets, I just want to thank you for ace!Balin, and particularly the fact that he had a relationship not work out because of it. It’s something I’ve been through and it’s no fun, but I love that Balin felt no need to compromise himself, and that he’s so clear on what he needs and wants in that scene with Náli. It means a lot to see an ace character have the experience of their aceness being an issue, but still accepting themselves. Thank you <3
Ah, Nonnie I am so sorry to hear that happened to you. I am wishing you everything wonderful in the world. *hugs* And I am super-glad that Balin means so much to you – that’s so important to me, and I am really thrilled to hear it.
Do you have any fancasts of your original characters?
Oooooh, good question, Nonnie.
When I think up a character, I don’t really consider their facial features in much depth, to be honest. I concentrate far more on other attributes, such as relationships, behaviour, personality, likes and dislikes. Sometimes a prominent physical characteristic gets in there if it is relevant to who the character is (Barur’s giant moustache, Loni’s height, Jeri’s green beard) but mostly, I paint them in very broad strokes.
That said, there are a couple of actors who I consider very close to the characters! Perhaps only the hair or eye colour differs. No beards, unfortunately. They could all play the roles (in some cases, under a LOT of Dwarven padding and gear. Dwarven body ratios *headdesk*)
Orla – Grace Jones
(Orla is faaaaar bustier. But good goddamn.)
Hrera – Helen Mirren OR Sian Phillips
(waaaaaay too skinny, but the faces and the gravitas is JUST RIGHT. Hrera has hazel eyes, and light brown hair.)
Christina Hendricks – Gimris
Dawn French – Genna
(though Genna has ginger hair!)
Rose Leslie – Bomfris
(”you know nothing, Thorin Stonehelm”)
Rita Hayworth – Fris
Baris – Rebel Wilson
(Baris, however, has brown hair)
I’d love to hear other people’s ideas! Fan casting is fun 🙂
OH YES AND I SHOULDN’T FORGET:
Nali – Brian motherfucking BLESSED
Aw Yiss 