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chilling having fun!!

I didn't come up with the entire lore myself, but anyway...

here astrophages (let's imagine they go by a different name which I haven't come up with yet) are taking over various lands, devouring the surrounding magic and life. for a long time, humans were unaware of this scourge because they live in a kingdom quite isolated from the rest of the world, knowing little about other lands or creatures (which is why they know nothing about the eridians!). Grace is sent to combat the menace, because the astrophage's has bio-magical nature. It was on this journey that he met Rocky

Little Prince of the forest, whom does not yet know the sorrow this world may bring, May you forever be cradled by the heart of a vigorous spring. Though there is no dimming the shadow beyond, there is hope that you might find joy within these woodland walls. You are loved more than you know, for a green leaf is a proud reflection of the tree from which it falls

Legolas meaning "Green Leaf"

Thranduil meaning "Vigorous Spring"

Oh how I love incorporating the etymology of names into character art, it brings me much joy. I was also motivated to draw some Thranduil and a Little Legolas with some forest imagery. Really brought out the illustrator in me composition-wise.

We really need some more soft family content from these two, I genuinely believe that after all Thranduil experienced in his early life, and the loss of his own father, that he would vow to care for and make sure his son had a good life.

Alt. Version Below!

Their spears and swords shone in the gloom with a gleam of chill flame, so deadly was the wrath of the hands that held them.