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I reblogged this list of AUs, which I'd originally posted in 2013:

- People are talking about variations on it already (and I love those <3 <3) but one I’ve always thought would be interesting is if Túrin and Niënor didn’t find out who she was until after the child was born. maybe they still both commit suicide. maybe just one of them. maybe they try and hide again. idk

- Ancalimë in the reign of Tar-Silmariën

- another spin on Míriel lives: Míriel makes it to the top of the Meneltarma and (somehow) survives. She’s rescued by one of the great Eagles and carried to Middle-earth. Although deeply traumatized by her completely awful life, she’s not so much so that she retires into obscurity or whatever, but is acclaimed as Tar-Míriel in truth. And wow does she have a huge bone to pick with Sauron.

- Faramir is only mildly injured in the retreat to Minas Tirith and Denethor, who had a rather bad scare, is actually really happy about this and receives him with honour. Their relationship isn’t sunshine and roses because it’s them, but it's better and they’re cooperating, and Denethor isn’t driven to his last fatal glance in the palantír and they’re able to lead the defense of Minas Tirith. Also Faramir is not nearly as overwhelmed by Aragorn’s kingliness. SHENANIGANS.

In 2020, I added:

I posted these in … 2013, I think, but I’m still really fond of them all

#tar-míriel of gondor is just ... *kisses fingertips* yES #i'd forgotten that one tbh but i love it #the last one is my eternal favourite tolkien au that I'm not going to write though

An anon asked:

What are your old and new opinions on Turin Turambar?

I replied:

Old: Túrin is a colossal asshole who brought all his suffering down on himself and would have been able to escape Morgoth’s curse if not for being such a terrible person. (more or less)

New: a) curses in Middle-earth Do Not Work That Way, and b) Túrin is one of Tolkien’s most complex and engaging characters, in both his virtues and his vices—there’s a lot more to him than “lol human disaster area”

(In the tags, I added: #túrin turambar #is honestly pretty fabulous #i'm pretty sure sparkles and tragedy just follow him around)

This has multiple dates because I did a writing meme, and I figured I'd compile the responses into one post.

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I've been pondering fantastic!evil for awhile, and finally collected my meandering thoughts together in a ... um, essay may be putting it strongly, but at least a post. I mostly just ended up confusing myself, but here it is.

The One Ring and the Dark Side (aka, the Problem of Evil)

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Day 11: What is your favourite weapon?

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