Tag: nori

aviva0017:

Ori was out of his sickbed as soon as Óin gave him permission, though a
racking cough continued to plague him. He immediately began to help Nori
with relearning to walk. The former thief was sullen as he clattered
about their rooms. With each of his arms looped over the shoulders of
his brothers, he winced and cursed with every rattling step until
finally he roared with anger and resentment. Ori stood his ground, all
his shyness and uncertainty burned away in the fires of battle. He faced
his brother’s rage calmly until Nori had exhausted himself, and then
helped him back to his chair. Dori made pot of tea after pot of tea,
lips white and stiff, before carefully plaiting the drained and silent
Nori’s red-brown hair back into its elaborate braids. Then the Brothers
Ri held onto Nori’s hands tightly until he felt able to cry.

–Sansûkh, Chapter 3 (by @determamfidd)

So I drew this a really super long time ago?  I think it was legitimately the first sketch I did in the fandom, over a year ago now.  I’ve kept trying to color or shade it and just hated it every time, so I figure it’s time to just post it and move on to arting other things. ;p This was one of my favorite moments of really early Sansûkh, and possibly my first case of Ri brothers feels (the first of so many XD). Presumably Dori is off making yet another pot of tea (since my paper was too small).  Also, I remembered that the leg was supposedly made by Bofur, so it has his sigil on it as a maker’s mark.

ohgod ohpain oh NORI AUGH

Avi, i love it also i am a monster, how dare i  ORI’S SCAR, the incredibly intricate detailling on their clothes, ahhh NORI’S EXPRESSION, his peg, oh NOri (I love that you remember about Bofur making the peg!!!) and mmmm *wibbles* It is beautiful and absolutely perfect, Avi you are AMAZING.

aviva0017:

Because every OTP is even more adorable as femslash XP

So naturally I had to sneak off for a bit during our lady company shoot to get a couple stolen hats photos, along with the lovely cousincecily (who is a very good sport for indulging my shipper trash heart XD).  Just some cell phone photos (taken by the also lovely queen-valkyrie) since that’s all we had time for, so I had some fun playing around with filters XP

aviva0017:

FINALLY DONE! *collapses*

So four months since starting and
after about 2 and a half months of basically constant work (to the point
of styling and braiding in the hotel room XD), Nori got done in time
for DragonCon!  Well, mostly done- I actually have a few tweaks, some more weathering, and maybe a prop to make by NYCC, but we’re gonna call it done. ;P  This was definitely the most involved cosplay I’ve ever made, and quite a learning experience- I had never made a muscle suit, done leatherwork, or ventilated hair before, so there was a lot to learn and do in not a ton of time (plus making the fem version at the same time).  But with it done it was really rewarding, and I feel like I’m a much better costumer on the other side of it.  So excited to wear it again soon!

I want to send out a massive thank you to
anybody who not only helped me or taught me something that helped me
finish this project, but also those who cheered me on or listened to my
stressed rambling.  Seriously, this would not have happened without all
of you. ❤

Costume and editing- Me
Photos- David Vining of Dave’s Creative Side

Dori is 300% done with Gimizh’s shenanigans. Too cute for his own good. Wee Thorin is acceptable, as he is Responsible. Balinith is very earnest (and sweet). Frerinith is a cute muffin, and listens well. And holds things.

TOO CUTE, OH MY GOD.

(tbh, I think Dori is a LOT more indulgent with the whirlwind of imagination and mayhem that is Gimizh than he should be. Perhaps he can’t help it. He just can’t bring himself to follow through on all his outraged threats and punishments, no matter what Gimizh has done to deserve them this time around. He can’t even look at the lad without the memories: a small, mischievous, light-fingered and red-headed tyke, with a sly gappy grin and adventure deep in his heart.)