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If it’s not spoilers, what sort of courting gifts does Bomfris give Thorin 3? Because her main “craft” seems to be working with the ravens? Like, does she give him woodworking things? Or maybe food?

balinisballin:

determamfidd:

balinisballin:

flamesburnonthemountainside:

determamfidd:

balinisballin:

determamfidd:

Not a spoiler, nope! 

Okay, v briefly, here is the ‘Meet a Dwarrowdam’ bio for Bomfris

Bomfrís daughter of Alrís

Bomfrís is the eighth child of Bombur and Alrís (the entire list, in order, is: Barís Crystaltongue, Barum, Barur Stonebelly, Bomfur, Bolrur,Bofrur, Alfur, Bomfrís, Alrur, Alfrís,
Bibur and Albur) and the middle
daughter of three. Her hair is the light ginger of her father, but she
resembles her mother otherwise, with her large brown eyes and merry smile.
Growing up she was often solitary by choice, as she felt ignored and swamped by
her horde of siblings, and eclipsed by the musical talent of her famous eldest
sister Barís and cooking abilities of her older brother Barur. She grew to
enjoy her solitude and freedom, and often roamed beyond Erebor to be beneath
the sky. She befriended the ravens of the Mountain, and is one of the Dwarrows who tends to them. She first took up the bow, an unpopular weapon
amongst Dwarves, when she was small and saw the noted knife-thrower and archer
Mizim daughter of Ilga (mother of Gimrís and Gimli Elf-Friend, wife of Glóin)
bringing down a great horned owl that threatened the ravens’ nests. She then
begged Mizim to teach her. Her skill was not at first apparent, but she worked
hard until she improved. Eventually she outstripped her mentor to become the
finest shot in Erebor, and leader of the small group of archers in the
Ereborean army. Blunt, socially inept, often abrasive, prickly and fiery, Bomfrís is often
quick to take offense. However, she is loyal and unwavering in all her loves
and convictions, and is also likely to be the first one to come to the defence
of others.

Bomfris is an archer by ‘trade’ – and outside war-time and archery practice, she spends a lot of time out and about upon the former Desolation. Tuac will accompany her, perched on her shoulder. Bomfris will use the raven’s keener eyesight to spy out possible prey. She hunts game: deer, birds and the like, and often brings them back to her famous brother Barur Stonebelly for roasting.

One of her more uh, memorable courting gifts to her beloved, Crown Prince Thorin Stonehelm, was a whole (uncooked) stag, a massive 13-point old buck. 

She actually thumped it down onto the table before him, and beamed at him over the carcass. “For you,” she said, and wiped her sweaty forehead. “Don’t kiss me yet, though – I’m a bit rank. I stink of deer.”

Thorin was a bit wide-eyed and speechless, but he kissed her anyway ❤

(Thankfully, he was fond of venison. And those impressive antlers he attached to his helm, to bring him luck in battle.) 

DONT WEAR THINGS ON YOUR HELM IN BATTLE LAD, IT GIVES THEM SOMETHING TO AIM AT

ALSO IT TRANSLATES SHOCKS FROM STRIKES DIRECTLY ONTO YER THICK SKULL INSTEAD OF AWAY FROM YER BLASTED HEAD YE NINNY

(aha, the Stonehelm comes by his moniker honestly. Absolutely nothing will hurt his head, promise! He could probably headbutt through Erebor without getting even so much as a migraine.)

Ahhhh my stubborn inúdoy! It’s cos there’s not much between his ears poor lad :’)

I’m sure Bomfris will stop anymore oakenshield-like moments.

you wanna bet

you really wanna bet

Yeah, I do actually. How much? I bet that in Sansukh he never gets bonked on the head. 

no fair i cant bet against AUTHOR youre LITERALLY GOD

but gloin betting dain is fair!

😉

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balinisballin:

I was always fond of this song. This is the version sung by the Poxy Boggards  – there’s quite a few out there! Lyrics tend to vary, since the song has undergone permutations since it first showed up in the 19th C. Lyrics can be found here.

In light of all this Dark Name talk, about thorin over hearing (and then using) Gimli’s Dark Name would be kinda on the skeevy lines??? Like the same ilk of him reading bilbo’s book??? Like, he’s dead and he’s thorin what else is he gonna do but it’s also sooorrttaa Not Done??? Or am I miss reading that scene? Idk basically: what do??? (Btw I love love love all the writing stuffs you do it great :)

dain-mothafocka:

determamfidd:

Hey Nonnie! Aw, thanks! Glad you’re enjoying!

Yes, it’s a bit – uh, well. The moment between Gloin and Gimli in Rivendell was intensely private. It was a special moment, a reaffirmation of self, before Gloin sent his son away to save the world. 

Thorin overhearing that is a little bit. Well.

Still, he’s dead. It’s not as though he ever thought he would get the chance to speak to Gimli at all, and be known as himself and not as a passing thought in Gimli’s subconscious. He never thought he would get the chance to hear that name from Gimli’s own lips. He thought his affection for Gimli would forever be one-sided, and so was eager for any scraps of Gimli’s life that he could have. 

Thorin using it, though (and above stone! In the open air!!) – that was a bit of a low blow. Naughty Thorin. 

I mean as The Voice of Thorin in Sansukh, I’ve read stuff and thought ‘wow Im a massive douche, I’m going to have a hard time doing this’

First time was when asshole mc asshole said Gimli’s kherumel out loud

you fucking twit. 

He really doesn’t make great decisions when he’s angry! (Exhibit A: charging alone down a tree – that is on fire – at a MOUNTED enemy. WTF THORIN.) And Gimli was driving him to epic, epic frustration. They’re very similar in several ways, Thorin and Gimmers: and one of those is that they’re both as stubborn as a whole herd of mules!

dain-mothafocka:

Mentally ill Thorin is so important to me, as someone who as severe disabling mental illness, and who has been in psychiatric hospitals and prison because of it. 

He’s got the flaws and traits of someone who has deep rooted anger, self-loathing and self esteem issues: the tendency to repress his emotions so they boil over, isolation, beating himself down and self-punishment, PTSD. He’s not a ‘nice’ person when illness takes over him. I wasn’t a ‘nice’ person when I was sicker than I am now. I am not a ‘nice’ person when I am in the depths of sickness. These are issues that are difficult to get rid of. Being ill does not mean he is a bad person, nor does the negative impact of his illness negate his strengths. 

Thorin is a leader, a fighter, who has a deep, powerful love for his family, home and kinsmen. He’s overcoming his own prejudices against people who aren’t Dwarves and opening himself to Bilbo throughout the story. He has a good head on him and a sense of fairness and justice. Thorin is incredibly strong. I am proud to voice Thorin for Sansukh because determamfidd takes this to the next level and expands on not only his sickness, but his healing and his journey to find himself. This is something all people who love Thorin need to experience.

Before you slate his portrayal as ableist, maybe listen to the masses of mentally ill people who take inspiration and courage from Thorin. That even though they are struggling and sick, there is good in them, and they are worthy of respect and love and dignity. 

The Secret to Good Braids

renioferebor:

So, I was thinking of this headcanony thought about Thrór: that he is far too impatient to do his braids properly which drives his wife Hrera absolutely insane when they first meet, and she takes to doing the braids for him. And then, because clearly there is not enough angst in the fandom, I…

I AM CRYING THIS IS HEARTBREAKING. Also, it is amazing. Reni, it is amazing. Amazing. 

I am utterly devastated – and thank you, thank you so much. THANK YOU. Oh my god. READ THIS!!

The Secret to Good Braids

Stroke the Pig – applepieisworthit – The Hobbit – All Media Types, The Hobbit – J. R. R. Tolkien [Archive of Our Own]

flamesburnonthemountainside:

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Another crack story for justatouchofgoldsickness renioferebor and determamfidd: Have you stroked my Battlepig? (Dain has a Battlepig with him in the council meeting and you’re not allowed to speak unless you’ve stroked the pig.)

Ohhhh Battlepig! This is awesome, I love it! THANK YOU THANK YOU! 

Hilarious – and oddly solemn, just like Dain himself <3333

Stroke the Pig – applepieisworthit – The Hobbit – All Media Types, The Hobbit – J. R. R. Tolkien [Archive of Our Own]

flamesburnonthemountainside:

flamesburnonthemountainside:

Reading Sansukh for the third time…

“You weren’t so nice to us,” accused Fili. “Mobbed us, you did! I thought we were under attack at first! I punched my own father on the nose!”
That surprised a true laugh out of Thorin, thought it hurt his chest. “You hit Vili?” he said.
“He did. And I stamped on Grandfather’s foot,” said Kili. Thrain cleared his throat. “And bit my hand,” he added sternly.
“Well, you try being blind as a bat and naked as a mole and having your dead grandfather commenting on your lack of beard, see how you like it,” Kili grumbled.

– Sansukh chapter 1.

These are some of the funniest lines in Sansukh. I just love it 😍❤️ determamfidd

determamfidd

*blush* thanks, Battlepig. Ilu!

(Sorry I missed this earlier! Abject grovelling. Forgive me, mah iron sweetie!)

SANSUKH CAST WATCH AUJ

flamesburnonthemountainside:

Just had the best three hours watching An Unexpected Journey with some of the Sansukh cast it was awesome.

Spent the time acting how the dead dwarf peanut gallery does – determamfidd you’d have been proud of our comments :’)

High-fives to balinisballin flukeoffate dain-mothafocka justatouchofgoldsickness nukkelapsi grimminsanity dragonmad renioferebor really-saraleee for a great auj watching.

Looking forward to dos.

Awwwwww I missed out!! I hope you all had a splendiferous time ❤

I’ll be there for DOS, mark my words!