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Because for some reason I haven’t found many of these floating around!

1. What gender identity does your muse identify as?

2. What sexuality does your muse identify as?

3. What is your muse’s romantic orientation?

4. Is your muse out or no? Do they intend to come out?

5. How did people generally react to your muse coming out?

6. Is your muse full of pride? (meaning, do they wear pride pins or shirts, proudly express themselves? Or nah?)

7. If your muse isn’t canonically lgbtqa+, what made you decide to change this? Alternatively for ocs, why’d you decide to create them this way?

8. Has your muse experienced discrimination for their orientations?

9. Has has your muse’s identity evolved to what it is now?

10. Do they dress more feminine, masculine, or androgynous?

11. If under the trans umbrella, have they transitioned at all? Do they plan to?

12. Who was your muse’s first crush?

13. How did they come to realize their identity? Was it early on in life or later on?

14. Has your muse ever secretly dated someone because they were afraid of what other people might think?

15. Has your muse ever dated someone they weren’t attracted to just to get people to be less “suspicious”?

16. Have they ever been to a pride parade/festival? Did they enjoy it?

17. Were there any people or characters when your muse was young that seemed to influence their identity?

18. How did they react to discovering their own identity?

19. Was there an “aha!” moment, or was it a more gradual discovery? Did anyone help them discover their identity?

beleg and andróg

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Of course, do either of them at your own convenience!!! I just love your work so much brah ✋️🧝‍♀️✋️

I'm slightly confused everyone draws Voronwë with black hair. I don't think he has a canonical hair color (?) and I always had Teleri vibes because of his mom and her relation to Cirdan.

had a very fun commission run so far this year, and it’s early stages in cracking on with my next batch right now so i was looking through some of my finished pieces and thought to share a brief selection!

happy to see a general improvement in clothing design since that was initially the part i was least confident about. someone asked on here if i do the hair strand by strand or whether it’s a specific brush that lets you do whole sections. the answer is yes and no: yes it’s a brush i customised for this purpose, but also yes it’s practically strand-by-strand because said brush only draws 2-3 individual strands at once. which is probably why these take forever sksksks

i was gone for a while, but god help me lads i used that time to my advantage! here's a delightful prompt request from a darling friend of mine, i love you to pieces, and i hope you enjoy them as much as i enjoyed making them! these prompts are for HUGS, idk how i made it angsty, but i did. ily all!! unclench your jaw!! stretch your arms!!

[ PROTECT ] - sender wraps receiver in a hug in order to protect them from a potential or present danger.

[ REUNITE ] - having been apart for some time, sender, upon seeing receiver for the first time, sprints to give them a hug. (be emo w this okay PLS--)

[ BATTLE ] - unsure about their survival, sender and receiver see each other across the battle field, and race into a tight, giddy embrace with each other.

[ SHIELD ] - sender pulls receiver into a hug to prevent them from seeing something horrific.

[ COMFORT ] - noticing that the receiver has received terrible news, sender offers them a hug as a means of comforting them during this difficult time.

[ RELIEF ] - sender gives receiver a relieved hug.

[ TEARS ] - sender/receiver/both are in tears, and as such, a hug is shared between them.

[ GREETING ] - sender and receiver share a hug while greeting each other.

[ FINAL ] - sender gives receiver a hug that is either knowingly or unknowingly the last hug they'll ever share.

[ GOODBYE ] - while parting ways, sender gives receiver a hug farewell.

[ HAPPY ] - having received joyous news, sender turns to receiver for a delighted hug.

[ JUST BECAUSE ] - sender hugs receiver "just because".

[ HIDE ] - in order to hide receiver from people chasing them, sender pulls them into a tight hug while hiding their face from view.

[ TACKLE ] - sender (playfully) tackles receiver into a hug.

[ TICKLE ] - while hugging the receiver, sender begins to tickle them.

[ SIDE ] - sender gives receiver a side hug (aka pulling their arm around them and pulling them into their side.

[ OPEN ] - seeing receiver, sender opens their arms out to them for a hopeful embrace.

[ CUDDLE ] - sender and receiver shared a hug that's now upgrading into a cuddle session.

[ TRAUMA ] - having both experienced a massive trauma, sender and receiver share a hug in efforts to comfort one another in the aftermath.

[ TERROR ] - sender hugs receiver out of sheer fear.

[ SAFE ] - having just saved the receiver, sender pulls them into their arms for a protective hug to assure them they're safe.

[ GRATITUDE ] - overwhelmed with gratitude, sender pulls receiver in for a hug to express how thankful they are.

[ MORNING ] - sender gives receiver a hug to say good morning.

( yell ) : our muses get into a loud, heated argument 

( splash ) : one muse rescues the other from drowning 

( console ) : one muse finds the other sobbing uncontrollably 

( cold ) : one muse finds the other frozen half to death outside 

( hungry ) : one muse finds the other malnourished and hungry 

( lost ) : one muse has broken / lost something important to the other

( injured ) : one muse finds the other wounded and tries to help them

( trauma ) : one muse finds the other just after a traumatizing experience 

( illness ) : one muse is severely ill and the other finds them in a rough state 

( guard ) : one muse protects the other from someone who wants to hurt them

( tired ) : one muse finds the other so exhausted they’re having trouble standing 

( ground ) : one muse finds the other having a panic attack and helps ground them

i had a super SUPER productive morning and i was treating myself to the fancy shampoo (u know the shampoo u got as a gift that’s kinda expensive and v v Nice so u only use it when ur going out or have a social event going on?) and i came back to find a bunch of my mutuals reblogging the same post about hair, and i’ll be damned if i didn’t see that combination of events as some sort of sign! so here u go my dudes! another addition to the group! feel free to add “+ REVERSE” to switch the roles of this meme!

as always, DO NOT ADD TO THIS LIST! i’ll add to it as time passes! and i really hope you all enjoy this one bc i had a lot of fun making it! 

[ WASH ]:          sender begins to wash the receiver’s hair.

[ TUG ]:          sender grabs the receiver’s hair and pulls at it. ( SPECIFY A REASON! CONTEXT IS KEY! )

[ BRAID ]:          sender, sitting behind the receiver’s back, begins to braid their hair.

[ SNIP ]:          having discussed the matter, the sender gives the receiver a haircut.

[ BACK ]:          sender, noticing a strand of hair fall from the receiver’s hairdo, carefully tucks the strand back behind the receiver’s ear.

[ BURY ]:          sender buries their hand deep in the receiver’s hair.

[ BRUSH ]:          with a hairbrush, comb, or their hand, the sender begins to gently brush the receiver’s hair.

[ GLIDE ]:          sender runs their fingers through the length of the receiver’s hair.

[ BLOOM ]:          sender weaves a number of flowers through the receiver’s hair.

[ STYLE ]:          sender begins to arrange the receiver’s hair into an elaborate hairstyle to an unspecified degree of success (or failure).

[ CROWN ]:          having created a flower crown, the sender carefully places it atop the receiver’s head.

[ INHALE ]:          while embracing or in close proximity to the receiver, the sender inhales slowly, smelling their hair in the process.

[ TICKLE ]:          the sender uses the ends of the receiver’s hair to playfully tickle them.

[ PLAY ]:          the sender begins to play with the receiver’s hair while the receiver lies in their lap.

[ LAY ]:           the sender lays down in the receiver’s lap to let them play with the sender’s hair.

[ TOUCH ]:           just for the sake of the contact, the sender reaches out and gently touches the strands of the receiver’s hair.

[ MASSAGE ]:          with their hands buried in the receiver’s hair, the sender begins to gently massage their scalp.

[ ROYAL ]:          as part of a coronation ceremony, the sender places a crown atop the receiver’s hair, maintaining eye contact as they do so.

[ KISS ]:          the sender places a tender kiss on the receiver’s hair.

[ AWAY ]:          the sender, using their fingertips, tenderly sweeps a few strands of hair out of the receiver’s face so as to see them more clearly.

[ TOWEL ]:          the sender uses a towel to carefully dry the receiver’s hair.

[ DRY ]:          the sender uses a hairdryer to dry the receiver’s hair.

(late-night dice rolls, lingering glances, and rules broken on purpose)

FIRST MOVE - THE NIGHT BEGINS

• “Sit down already—before I change my mind and crown myself the winner.” • “You did read the rules, right? …No? Good. That gives me an advantage.” • “I swear, if you knock over the pieces again, I’m putting you in time-out.” • “Don’t look at me like that; it’s just a game… unless you’re scared to lose.” • “Come closer. I’m not explaining the rules from across the room.” • “You brought snacks? I guess you’re serious about this.” • “If you rage-quit, I’m writing it down and bringing it up forever.”

BENEATH THE SURFACE - COMPETITION FLIRTING

• “If you keep leaning in like that, I won’t be able to concentrate.” • “Your hand brushed mine again… that’s twice now. Should I be keeping count?” • “You’re smiling. That means you’re hiding something.” • “Are you trying to distract me, or are you just naturally this charming?” • “Don’t act innocent—you know what you’re doing with those looks.” • “You keep getting closer every round. Should I be flattered?” • “If you beat me, I’m blaming your stupid pretty face.” • “You’re doing that thing again. The one that makes me forget it’s just a game.”

COMFORT & CHAOS - COZY DISASTERS

• “If you spill that drink on the board, I’m banning you from hosting forever.” • “Candles? Really? This is a board game, not a séance.” • “You knocked over half the pieces—how drunk are you?” • “Stop making it cute. I’m trying to be annoyed, and you’re ruining it.” • “The lights flickered. If the power goes out, I’m blaming you and your ‘ambience.’” • “We should’ve put a blanket on the floor—half the pieces are already rolling away.” • “Why does it feel like this game is the least important part of tonight?” • “Don’t laugh. I’m trying to fix this catastrophe you caused.”

ALLIED OR ENEMIES - TEAM-UPS & BETRAYALS

• “We’re teaming up. No arguments. I want to see how long it takes before we fight.” • “Don’t you dare betray me mid-round—my trust is fragile.” • “We need a plan. Come closer, I don’t trust them to not eavesdrop.” • “If you sabotage me again, I’m flipping the table.” • “You promised you wouldn’t attack me this round—liar.” • “I didn’t pick you because you’re good. I picked you because you’re chaos.” • “You’re lucky I like you, or I’d be plotting revenge already.” • “If we lose, I’m blaming your terrible strategy.”

ELEVATED HEARTBEATS - QUIET TENSION

• “Your knee touched mine again. Coincidence… or not?” • “Stop staring. I can feel it, and it’s messing with my head.” • “You’re leaning closer than you were a minute ago.” • “If you touch me again while reaching for a card, I’m calling it intentional.” • “You smell good. That should be illegal in competitive settings.” • “Don’t blush—I saw it. And I’m keeping that image forever.” • “Why does everything feel louder when you’re this close?” • “You’re not playing fair. Not with looks like that.”

GAME NIGHT DRAMA - PETTY WAR

• “You cheated. Don’t argue—your face gave you away.” • “If you smirk one more time, I’m throwing something.” • “No. You’re not allowed to be banker. You’re drunk on power.” • “Put the dice down. I can see you planning something stupid.” • “You’re only winning because the universe hates me.” • “Say ‘I told you so’ and I’m ending this entire night.” • “If you gloat, I’m leaving you here with the mess.” • “I swear this game is destroying our friendship in real-time.”

LUCK & LIES - SUSPICIOUS ROLLS

• “Another perfect roll? Yeah, no. Hand me the dice.” • “Show me that card. I don’t trust that angelic expression.” • “How are you winning when you barely learned the rules?” • “You’ve got the luck of someone making a deal with something unnatural.” • “If you roll that number again, I’m checking your sleeves.” • “You hesitated. What did you draw?” • “Your poker face is terrible. Tell me the truth.” • “I know when you’re lying—you blink too much.”

AFTER MIDNIGHT - THE LINES BLUR

• “One more round. I don’t care what time it is.” • “This was supposed to be a group event… but somehow it’s just us.” • “I’m not letting you leave on a win. Absolutely not.” • “You’re drunk, I’m exhausted, and this is the best night I’ve had in a while.” • “Why does it feel like we’re avoiding saying something?” • “Sit closer. I’m cold… that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.” • “We could stop playing and just… talk.” • “Don’t look away now. I liked the way you were looking at me.”

FINAL ROUND - FINAL CHOAS

• “If you win, I owe you a favor. If I win… you’ll find out why I’m smirking.” • “Maybe the game wasn’t the real reason I invited you.” • “Stay a little longer. We don’t need the board between us.” • “So… do you want to clean up the game, or should we just leave it?” • “Look at me. Tell me you didn’t feel something tonight.” • “Next time, let’s skip the game and go straight to the part where you sit beside me.” • “This night didn’t go how I planned… but I’m not complaining.” • “If you want to stay—really stay—you don’t have to ask.”

Gelmir is brought to the front lines from Angband already having lost his eyes or his vision during his captivity, such a disturbing detail in itself. We don’t need a detailed description of how this happened to create a deeply unpleasant picture; as disturbing as the more explicitly gruesome nature of the scene is Tolkien’s habit of leaving the worst up to the imagination. It creates a chilling combination

The herald who has come to the front boasts “we have many more such at home, but you must make haste if you would find them, for we shall deal with them all when we return even so.”

Then, in a shocking spectacle, his limbs are cut off and he is left to bleed out

Gelmir spends his last terrifying moments among his captors and tormentors while still in view of his people and his brother, who of course he cannot see. He dies in sight of what might have once been hope, with no comfort or mercy and barely anyone left alive to even mourn his brutal end.

And Gwindor soon will be trapped in the same caverns, experiencing the same horrors his brother did, giving new agony to his death. Perhaps Gwindor even meets prisoners who knew Gelmir

And this is no longer a new tragedy for the Noldor (and it never has for the elves who stayed in Beleriand). Many among their number has loved ones taken captive or who vanished and were beloved, hoped to be dead rather than the alternative. Gwindor might not be the only one there who has an imprisoned sibling, parent, or other loved one