I have two questions I've been putting off for two long to ask you:
What year was Rhosynel born? Do I remember correctly that she was born and raised in Rohan?
How open are you to "lending" Rhos to other authors to write into their AUs and fics? Yes? Maybe/it depends/under strict conditions? Absolutely not?
Asking for a friend, and that friend is me. :)
Hi hello friend, happy Friday to you as well!
Rhosynel was born in the same year as Faramir, 2983!
She was born in Edoras, but only just, as her mother Rhysnaur had been travelling while HEAVILY pregnant and only just made it to Edoras where Rhosynel was born a few days after their arrival. Can you see where she gets her reckless tendencies from??
But Rhosynel spent much of her childhood within and around Edoras, she'd frequently be found helping her mother at the stables, grooming the horses, cleaning the tack, taking them for rides exercise, and mucking out stalls. If she wasn't doing that, she'd either be hiding up in the hayloft to doodle in her sketch journal, or she'd be out exploring the surrounding landscape and getting into mischief with her sister and cousins! (Fun fact, she first met Boromir during this stage, neither of them remember the meeting!)
It wasn't until she turned 13 that her family moved back to Edoras, something she was NOT happy about. There was a brief period (approx 5 years) where her family would travel back and forth infrequently to meet up, but that slowly happened less and less while she was with the Rangers, until it stopped sometime in her mid-twenties. But by she turned 25 she'd joined the Messengers and had started running letters throughout Gondor, Rohan, even north to Dale and Bree on occasion!
Either way, there's a heavy amount of opportunities for her to be cropping up in Edoras and around Rohan!
Here's the current family tree for her lot!
This second tree shows who was around during her years in Edoras!
If you want any more details, you can absolutely hit me up here or on discord!
As for your second question!
Short answer: HELL YES
Long answer: Yes within reason, ideally I'd prefer it if people dropped a message checking with me first! I love the idea of cameo's, whether that's just in the background our a minor talking role, I will be ECSTATIC either way! But if the role became more significant, I'd rather have an idea of what folk planned to do with her, even if it can't be much worse than what I've already done to her š
I am now very excited to see what you're getting up to š
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Today it occurred to me that I STILL haven't finished creating these masterlist posts of families and face claims. I know full well why, and that is because I don't have the spoons to type up all their personalities. As such, I'm posting them regardless, just without in depth written information.
This list focuses on Rhosynel extended family, since they're closely linked, however it doesn't include the line of Isildur, as they'll have their own post later on.
Canon - 100% Tolkien creation
Fan-Canon - Meaning characters who are either contextual ghosts, or filling places where a ghost SHOULD be
Fan Made - 100% original creation
To begin, here's the family tree I've created to keep track of everyone! Red indicates fan made, while orange is fan-canon, and lastly green is fully canon characters. Greyed out means they're dead and/or die at some point! Hopefully its fairly self-explanatory, and its up to date as of 11/04/2026!
(Link to full view)
Warning for spoilers for On Swift Wings and Hell or High Water.
Rhysnaur's Family
Rhysnaur āFlame Shieldā
Female ā 33/72 ā Deputy (Soldier)/Stable Master ā Rohan (Edoras)/Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Rosamund Pike (Wrath of the Titans: Andromeda)
Links: Wife of Tholcred, mother of Rhymenel and Rhosynel, sister of Rhosthain
Notes: Fan made
Fics: Hell or High Water, On Swift Wings
Personality: Rhysnaur is smart and quick witted, with an eye for details, she is however, very passionate which can easily be tripped into becoming hot-headed and somewhat volatile at times, much to the chagrin of her friends. She possesses a strong sense of justice, and an innate sense of right and wrong, becoming easily riled when she considers someone to be acting unfairly. Thankfully sheās easy to subdue or reason with, and while she can become irate, these tempers rarely last long.
Tholcred
Male ā 30/70 ā Falconer/Stable Accounts ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Charlie Cox (Stardust: Tristan Thorn)
Links: Husband of Rhysnaur, father of Rhymenel and Rhosynel
Notes: Fan made
Fics: Hell or High Water, On Swift Wings,
Personality: Steady, calm, compassionate
Rhymenel
Female ā 37 ā Head Healer (east wing) ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Sophia Myles (Tristan & Isold: Isold)
Links: Wife of Hamasael, daughter of Rhysnaur and Tholcred, sister of Rhosynel, mother of Wennarhys and Faelrhys
Notes: Fan made
Fics: On Swift Wings
Personality: Gentle, composed, bossy
Rhosynel āRovailorā
Female ā 35 ā Messenger/Ex-Ranger ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)/Varies
Face Claim: Lily James (Mama Mia 2: Young Donna)
Links: Daughter of Rhysnaur and Tholcred, younger sister of Rhymenel, partner of Boromir
Notes: Fan made
Fics: On Swift Wings (+AUs), Fragile Foundations,
Personality: While confident in her job and in battle, Rhosynel is very much out of her depth in the realm of courtly politics and meetings, as such sheās wary of putting a foot wrong and causing a diplomatic scandal. While she struggles to hold her tongue, Rhosynel manages to rein in the worst of her attitude and restrain herself to sarcasm, or simply falls silent, preferring to watch rather than be caught in the thick of discussions. Thankfully, she has friends within the nobility, and while under Boromirās protective wing and with Ćowynās quiet advice, sheāll soon learn how to navigate the turbulent waters of Gondorian politics.
Hamasael
Male ā 40 ā Merchant/Ex-Soldier ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Santiago Cabrera (BBC Musketeers: Aramis)
Links: Husband of Rhymenel, father of Wennarhys and Faelrhys
Notes: Fan made, paralysed from the waist down
Fics: On Swift Wings
Personality: Steadfast, suave, entertainer
Wennarhys
Female ā 12 ā Trainee Healer / Seamstress ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Mackenzie Foy (Nutcracker)
Links: Daughter of Rhymenel and Hamasael, sister of Faerhys
Notes: Fan made
Fics: On Swift Wings
Personality: Innocent, polite, nervous
Faerhys
Male ā 8/9 ā Child ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Toby Woolf (The Last Post)
Links: Son of Rhymenel and Hamasael, brother of Wennarhys
Notes: Fan made
Fics: On Swift Wings
Personality: Brash, curious, oblivious
Rainion
Male ā Deceased ā Ranger ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Ben Barnes (Sons of Liberty)
Links: Partner of Rhosynel
Notes: Fan made, AU of Dante
Fics: On Swift Wings (mentioned), Backstory, Falconer AU, Modern AU
Personality: Sarcastic, protective, pushy
Rhosthain
Male ā 30/Deceased ā Deputy (Soldier) ā Rohan (Edoras)/Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Heath Ledger (Knight Tale: Ser William)
Links: Brother of Rhysnaur
Notes: Fan made
Fics: Hell or High Water
Personality: Reckless, impulsive, comedic
Male ā Late 20s ā City Guard ā Rohan (Edoras)
Face Claim: Nick Slater (Reign)
Links: Husband of Haehild, father of Freaer and Fendig
Notes: Fan made
Fics: On Swift Wings
Personality:
Freaer
Female ā 10 ā Child ā Rohan (Edoras)
Face Claim: Aimee Richardson (Game of Thrones: Myrcella)
Links: Daughter of Haehild and Fulred, twin sister of Fendig
Notes: Fan made
Fics: On Swift Wings
Personality:
Fendig
Male ā 10 ā Child ā Rohan (Edoras)
Face Claim: Callum Wharry (Game of Thrones: Tommen)
Links: Son of Haehild and Fulred, twin brother of Freaer
Notes: Fan made
Fics: On Swift Wings
Personality:
Travelling through the Eastfold brought a burst of nostalgia, familiar rolling landscapes, the odd spur of craggy rocks, the low-level scrub and brush that marked the land as Rohan.
It felt like returning home.
The sun slowly climbing above the White Mountains, the golden light spilling across the grassland of Eastfold. She could follow the road with her eyes as it winded throughout the hillocks and hills, before vanishing into the shadows cast by the mountains above. The wind, while steady, wasnāt bitter. Even as it swept down from the White Mountains, across the rolling grassland, and into Rhosynelās upturned face. Even the sun didnāt burn, bright, clear, and calm as it bathed the land in its light.
Above, Ilmara gave a quiet whistle, and slowed her flight, coming to hover above Rhosynel for a moment, before gliding to the left. Trusting her bird more than her own eyes, she nudged Gwaedal off the road.
I am SO delighted with how this has come out! It's my first attempt at a 'painterly' background and boy howdy did I suffer loudly through it š But what matters most is that I LOVE how it came out, especially once I got Rhosynel and Co. added to the image. I love doing line arts and colouring, so they were far more fun for me to do!
I'm really proud of how It's come out, so I hope you enjoy it too ā¤ļø
Close ups below the cut!
Ilmara!! She's based on a northern goshawk which are stunning birds! This is the first time I've tried shading and highlighting in such a way to get that "back lit" effect, but I'm pretty happy with how she came out!
Rhosynel! I like trying to get characters personalities across in their clothing, so Rhos here doesn't have her uniform all done up smartly, but more loose and free, which suits her far better!
Gwaedal! It's him! It's the best boy! The one we're all secretly most invested in!!!! God I love him and that little white snip to his nose ā¤ļø It was fun coming up with some very Gondorian tack for him too, gotta slap trees and stars everywhere!
A list of Lords and Ladies of Gondor, created for the purpose of keeping track of Lords, their kin, and their areas of rule within the Regions of Gondor south of the White Mountains. This is created primarily for readers of On Swift Wings, as a lot of characters are going to be introduced during Chapter 74, and I thought it would be worth having a cheat sheet!
Canon - 100% Tolkien creation
Fan-Canon - Meaning characters who are either contextual ghosts, or filling places where a ghost SHOULD be
Fan Made - 100% original creation
This list is specifically for the council meeting during chapter 74, later on I'll be making MORE lists for Rhosynel's family, the Stewards family and Isildur's line, and the Dol Amroth family, along with comprehensive list of the Lords and their families, as well as additional side character I wanted to put faces to. (There's a lot, I'm going to have so many lists.)
But for now, let's begin!
We'll start off with the seating plan I made to keep track of who sat where! Admittedly, almost everyone moved around during the interval, but it'll give you a good idea of who's where to start off with.
It was decided that Gandalf would take the head seat as chair of the meeting to keep everyone on track, and reduce any of the Lords from seeing Aragorn as siezing power too quickly. While Boromir and Faramir take seats close to the head as Gondor's current leader(s). Rhosynel is so close to the head due to Boromir wanting to keep her close ā¤ļø
Everyone else is mostly random, but you could perhaps read into where their loyalties lie š¤«
Please note I misspelt Falasriel as Falasser.
Gandalf
Male ā Old as Balls ā Wizard ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Ian McKellen (Gandalf!)
Links: N/A
Notes: Canon.
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: Steady and wise, Gandalf was requested to chair the meeting by Aragorn, in a bid to make him seem less power-hungry. As a wizard, Gandalf earns more respect (and a little bit of fear) from the Lords, and is an ideal option to keep the meeting on track and quell any arguments that threaten to get out of hand. Likewise, his advice is invaluable, and Aragorn relies on him heavily during the first few months of his reign to ensure the smooth handover from Steward to King. While Gandalf is more than willing to assist, heās aware that eventually, Aragorn will have to come into his own, but will do his best to advise in the meantime.
Aragorn
Male ā 49/88 ā Ranger/King ā Location/s
Face Claim: Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn!)
Links: Son of Gilraen and Arathorn, nephew of AvalƓmi, partner of Arwen, distant cousin of Hathiel
Notes: Canon
Fics: Hell or High Water, On Swift Wings, Hunting in the Hills
Personality:Ā Not yet having claimed the crown, Aragorn is wary of moving too fast and setting the Lords on edge with what they may perceive as a power grab, as such he will spend the first month of his time in Minas Tirith as another Lord, slowly integrating himself and earning their trust. As such, heās quick to pour his focus and energy into the reconstruction of the city, the ousting of orcs, and the soothing of old wounds from Denethorās reign. Thankfully, he has the backing of Boromir, Faramir, and Imrahil, which helps ease his arrival and subsequent crowning.
Faramir
Male ā 35 ā Ranger Captain/Steward ā Gondor (Minas Tirith/Emyn Arnen)
Face Claim: David Wenham (Faramir!)
Links: Son of Denethor and Finduilas, brother of Boromir, partner of Ćowyn
Notes: Canon
Fics: On Swift Wings, (+AUs)
Personality:Ā Having inherited Denethorās perception into the mind of men, Faramir is careful in his dealing with the Lords, and comes across as a peacekeeper in his quickness to smooth over any disagreements. Well aware that many of the other Lords believe him to be untested, Faramir is content to let them believe what they wish, as he has more important things to be dealing with, namely the recovery of Minas Tirith and integration of Aragorn as King. However as a staunch supporter of the King, he has little tolerance for any gossip that may be sparked and is quick to put an end to it.
Boromir (It's him!)
Male ā 40 ā Captain of Gondor/Steward ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: Sean Bean (Boromir!)
Links: Son of Denethor and Finduilas, brother of Faramir, partner of Rhosynel
Notes: Canon, Lives AU
Fics: Hell or High Water, On Swift Wings, (+AUs),
Personality: A rock in a stormy sea, Boromir is steadfast and strong-willed, quickly proving to the other lords that heāll not be influenced or swayed by their manipulations and offers. Incredibly protective, Boromir take utterly no belittling over things he considers āhisā to defend, whether thatās his king, his city, his people, or even his future wife. This does, however, make him easy to provoke during meetings and courts, and while his wrath and any potential fallout is enough to deter most Lords, not all of them are so easily discouraged.
Rhosynel (It's her!)
Female ā 35 ā Messenger/Ex-Ranger ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)/Varies
Face Claim: Lily James (Mama Mia 2: Young Donna)
Links: Daughter of Rhysnaur and Tholcred, younger sister of Rhymenel, partner of Boromir
Notes: Fan made
Fics: On Swift Wings, (+AUs),
Personality: While confident in her job and in battle, Rhosynel is very much out of her depth in the realm of courtly politics and meetings, as such sheās wary of putting a foot wrong and causing a diplomatic scandal. While she struggles to hold her tongue, Rhosynel manages to rein in the worst of her attitude and restrain herself to sarcasm, or simply falls silent, preferring to watch rather than be caught in the thick of discussions. Thankfully, she has friends within the nobility, and while under Boromirās protective wing and with Ćowynās quiet advice, sheāll soon learn how to navigate the turbulent waters of Gondorian politics.
Male ā OLD ā Prince ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)/Mirkwood
Face Claim: Orlando Bloom (Legolas!)
Links: Son of Thranduil
Notes: Canon.
Fics: On Swift Wings, Gift of Mortals
Personality:Ā Empathetic with the turmoil that the kingdom of Gondor has gone through, Legolas believes that the citizens will need time to recover from the trauma of battle, and advises as such. However heās all too aware of the fleeting lives of men, and understands that for them to truly recover, the signs of war and battle must be smoothed away first. Its this which prompts him to suggest that aid should be sent to Minas Tirith from the regions of Gondor, and even goes as far as to send word to his father and request carpenters and plant-wrights in a bid to bring life back to the once great city.
Gimli
Male ā 140(?) ā Lord ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: John Rhys-Davies (Gimli!)
Links: Son of Gloin
Notes: Canon
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality:Ā Steadfast and loyal, Gimli has found himself invested in the lives of men and is quick to offer his expertise in assessing the cityās damage, even offering to call upon his dwarven kin to help rebuild. As such, heās quickly integrated himself amongst the more reasonable Lords and finds himself with numerous invitations to visit the various regions of Gondor, although heās amusingly aware that many of the Lords are seeking dwarven crafting or trade within their own settlements. Heās not going to discourage them though, as Gimli is delighted by the idea of further trade.
Prince Imrahil
Male ā 25/64 ā Prince ā Gondor (Dol Amroth)
Face Claim: Henry Cavill (Tudors)
Links: Son of Adrahil and Finariel, sister of Findulias and Irviniel, husband of Mireniel, father of Elphir, Erchirion, Amrothos, and LothĆriel
Notes: Canon, younger faceclaim due to being in HoHW too.
Fics: Hell or High Water, On Swift Wings,
Personality:Ā Stately and regal, Imrahil is a skilled leader and the highest ranked Lord within Gondor, holding influence with is second only to the Stewards. With a keen eye, Imrahil isnāt easily fooled by acts or swayed by honeyed words, something which many of the Lords find difficult to work with, as he frequently seems to be āaboveā the petty infighting and politicking that frequently happens. He is, however, a force to be reckoned with, a wise leader, and source of advice and assessment to any Lord that should require it.
Prince Elphir
Male ā 32 ā Prince ā Gondor (Dol Amroth)
Face Claim: Richard Madden (Medici)
Links: Son of Imrahil and Mireniel, brother of Erchirion, Amrothos, and LothĆriel, husband of Suioril, father of Alphros
Notes: Canon
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality:Ā The eldest son and Heir to Dol Amroth, Elphir has been raised to take his fatherās place someday. While this is a considerable amount of pressure, Elphir is confident and capable, already starting to act in his fatherās stead when required, and clearly has the temperament required to be a Lord. He can, however, be prompted into foolishness by his younger brothers, but even then Elphir will maintain the position of āresponsible oneā, and keeps the pair from getting into too much trouble.
Prince Erchirion
Male ā 29 ā Prince ā Gondor (Dol Amroth)
Face Claim: Adrian Enscoe (Dickinson)
Links: Son of Imrahil and Mireniel, brother of Elphir, Amrothos, and LothĆriel
Notes: Canon
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: As the middle son, it was expected that Echirion would take command of the Swan Knights, however his aptitude is far more aligned with that of the mercantile business, with a head for numbers, an eye for deals, and an approachable attitude which is quick to form alliances and trade. Erchirion is quickly becoming a reliable source to the other Lords outside of his own family, for facilitating trade between the regions, and as such, is now training under his aunt Irviniel in all things to do with the Swan Fleet and their trading businesses.
Prince Amrothos
Male ā 25 ā Prince ā Gondor (Dol Amroth)
Face Claim: Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton)
Links: Son of Imrahil and Mireniel, brother of Elphir, Erchirion, and LothĆriel, partner of Filrien
Notes: Canon
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: It was fully expected for Amrothos to take over as lead of the merchant business, however he holds little interest in trade or deals, and as such has become a far more likely candidate for captaining the Swan Knights. Heās a skilled fighter and strategist, and despite being badly injured at Morannon, Amrothos hasnāt lost his smartass attitude, nor his inclination for mischief, although both facets have been somewhat dampened. Heās more than capable of maintaining a stricter faƧade during meetings, but will occasionally slip into his usual sarcastic self.
Forlong the Fat (Deceased)
Male ā Deceased ā Lord ā Gondor (Lossarnach)
Face Claim: Donald Sutherland (Pride and Prejudice)
Links: Husband of Rhossolas, father of Geldrong, grandfather of Glaeron, Magron, and Ruinloth
Notes: Canon, dies on Pelannor Fields
Fics: On Swift Wings (Mentioned)
Personality: Previous Lord of Lossarnach, Forlong was killed during the battle of Pelannor Fields, leaving his son, Gelrong to rule. He was known to be a powerful fighter even into his later years, and had implemented the Rose Knights of Lossarnach, a contingent of highly trained soldiers. Despite this military prowess, he was also known to enjoy luxuries, exhibited by his seat in Lossarnach, a beautiful if frivolous building of many turrets and towers, filled with lavish furniture and beautiful works of art. Such wealth occurred thanks to Lossarnachās trade in fruits, crops, flowers, dyes, spices, and waxes.
Geldrong
Male ā 56 ā Lord ā Gondor (Lossarnach)
Face Claim: Rossif Sutherland (Reign)
Links: Son of Forlong and Rhossolas, husband of Ćlloth, father of Glaeron, Magron, and Ruinloth
Notes: Fan made, becomes Lord after Forlong dies on Pelannor Fields
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: Only recently having become Lord of Lossarnach Geldrong is determined to make his mark and maintain his familyās good standing in the world of Gondorian politics. He holds fasts to traditions, believing them to be the backbone of a stable rule, and is resistant to change. The arrival of a new king threatens their hard-earned status, something that Geldrong is wary of, and while heās willing to see how Aragorn does, he believes that too much change will put his familyās status and position within Gondor at risk.
Hirluin the Fair (Deceased)
Male ā Deceased ā Lord ā Gondor (Pennath Gelin)
Face Claim: Tony Curran (Labyrinth)
Links: Husband of Falasriel, father of Hithuion, Falfuin, Alphalas, and Alphriel
Notes: Canon, dies on Pelannor Fields
Fics: On Swift Wings (Mentioned)
Personality: Titled āthe Fairā for his unusual blond colouration and his propensity for treating every man within his region with understanding and respect, he supported his wife unwaveringly, and adored his three sons and daughter. Hirluin may have been a minor Lord, but he easily earnt respect from the other Lords of Gondor, often acting as a mediator and peacekeeper during more agitated meetings. It came as a great shock to all, to hear that he and his three sons were killed on the Pelannor Fields during a bid to protect an old family friend, Lord Forlong.
Falasriel
Female ā 51 ā Lady ā Gondor (Pinnath Gelin)
Face Claim: Melia Kreiling (Bianca Gonzaga)
Links: Wife of Hirluin, mother of Hithuion, Falfuin, Alphalas, and Alphriel
Notes: Fan made,
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality:Ā As the wife of Hirluin, Falasriel was expected to dutifully remain within Pinnath Gelin during the approaching war, so when she arrived alongside her husband and their men via ship, it came as a surprise. The death of her husband and three sons was shocking, but she remained strong and was able to rally the last of their men into defending the city and assisting the host. While Hirluin had given strict instructions that she was to command their men in his absence, this upset many Lords who are reluctant to accept a Lady as their equal, but Falasriel has no issue holding her own against them, and doesnāt hesitate to stake her claim.
Northiligand
Male ā 43 ā Captain ā Gondor (Anduin Delta)
Face Claim: Eoin Macken (Merlin)
Links: Husband of SapirƮn, son of Nesrael and Ingthil, cousin of Maegang
Notes: Canon
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: As a very minor Lord over the region consisting of the Anduin Delta, Northiligand prefers the title of Captain, and reports directly to his cousin the Lord of Pelargir, Maegang. However they do not get along. Due to his region being so small and populated almost entirely by fishermen, Northiligang was unable to bring significant numbers with him to Minas Tirith, however his connection to Harondor through his wife SapirĆ®n, enabled him to enlist a small number of Harondianās to travel north and protect the city. He arrived too late to join the Host to Morannon, but was quick to have his men assisting in the defence of the city and the routing of lingering orcs.
Golasgil
Male ā 62 ā Lord ā Gondor (Anfalas)
Face Claim: Graham McTavish (House of the Dragon)
Links: Husband of Rosgeth
Notes: Canon
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: From the small coastal region of Anfalas, Golasgil is one of the older Lords and was close friends with Hirluin due to their neighbouring lands. He managed to bring a small contingent of soldiers, along with numerous men from his lands, and while he sent the soldiers to Morannon with the Host, the hunters, herdsmen, and villagers, remained behind to defend Minas Tirith. He has a great love for his coastal lands, and is somewhat mistrustful of the high Lords, believing them to be power hungry and uninterested in his own region, unfortunately this perception hasnāt earnt him many alliances.
Lathron
Male ā 40s ā Lord ā Gondor (Linhir)
Face Claim: Mark Ryder (Borgia)
Links: Son of Nendhir and Dailieth, cousin to Boromir and Faramir
Notes: Fan made.
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: Lord Nendhir of Linhir married Lady Dailieth, sister of Denethor, making Lathron cousins to Boromir and Faramir, this lineage combined with the influential position of being Lindhirās Lord, gives Lathron a significant position of power within the hierarchy of Gondorian politics. He is, however, rather new to the role, as his father died almost a year before. As such, Lathron is seeking to stake his own claim, build new alliances, and reinforce old ones, all of which would be far easier to do if the King had not returned.
(He was next in line to become Steward, should Boromir and Faramir die.)
HĆŗrin the Tall
Male ā 69 ā Warden of the Keys ā Gondor (Minas Tirith)
Face Claim: david suchet (hollow crown)
Links: Husband of Gellin
Notes: Canon, TALL
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: As Warden of the Keys, HĆŗrin is a figure of significant importance within Minas Tirith, as heās entrusted with guarding the city during the Stewards absence or incapacitation. As such, during the Hostās march on Morannon, and Faramirās recovery within the Houses of Healing, HĆŗrin was in charge of maintaining the cities defences. With a level head on his shoulders and little interest in playing the game of politics, HĆŗrin was able to organise the Lords and their men and provided Minas Tirith with its best chance of survival, until the return of the King.
Angbor the Fearless
Male ā 45 ā Lord ā Gondor (Lamedon)
Face Claim: Matthew McNulty (BBC Musketeers: Lucian)
Links: Older brother of Anborn
Notes: Canon, I am normal about him
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: Surly and gruff, Angbor has little interest in politics and only turns up to meetings because he has to. Lamedon is a heavily forested area of Gondor just south of the White Mountains, while itās a large region, is sparsely populated due to frequent incursions of orcs from the mountain, as such, Angbor commands a good number of men, albeit spread out across a wide area. Despite his rough exterior and personality, he has a good heart, and frequently sends out his men to assist in protecting the other regions of Gondor, and often supplies Captain Faramir with new recruits for the Rangers.
Duinhir the Tall
Male ā Late 40s ā Lord ā Gondor (Morthond)
Face Claim: Leo Suter (Vikings Valhalla)
Links: Husband of Thilioril, father of Duilin and Derudin, brother of Drauhir
Notes: Canon, TALL
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: Having brought 500 skilled bowmen to the battle of Pelannor Fields, Duinhir is a skilled taction and didnāt hesitate to ride out in the defence of the city alongside his sons Duilin and Derudin. However it was during this ride, that both sons were killed, trampled to death by MĆ»makil, distraught at the loss, he recklessly threw himself into battle alongside his men, either in a bid to avenge or join his sons in death. Despite his best efforts, Duinhir survived, although he sustained injuries which prevented his joining of the Host to Morannon, while grieving, he is still has a sharp mind and utterly no tolerance for political bullshit.
Drauhir
Male ā Late 40s ā Lord of Ringló Vale ā Gondor (Ringló Vale)
Face Claim: Timothy Omundson (Galavant)
Links: Husband of Ninneth, father of Dervorin and Lhinniel, brother of Duinhir
Notes: Fan made, I love this man
Fics: On Swift Wings, Respite from Revelry
Personality: Coming across as incredibly jovial and light-hearted, many mistake Drauhir for being childish and impulsive. Truthfully, this is a faƧade he maintains around the other Lords, and while he is upbeat and cheerful, heās more than able to hold his own during discussions and arguments, using their perceptions of him against them. Drauhir may be from a small region in Ringló Vale, but the extensive timber logging his people perform, supplies the coastal settlements with all lumber needed for shipwrights, and as such, keeps Gondorās coasts safe against the corsairs.
Dervorin
Male ā 25 ā Captain ā Gondor (Ringló Vale)
Face Claim: Hayden Christensen (Outcast)
Links: Son of Drauhir and Ninneth, brother of Lhinniel
Notes: Canon
Fics: On Swift Wings,
Personality: While young and eager to prove himself, Dervorin is anything but impulsive and reckless, with a level head and steady hand, he is entrusted with the command of his fatherās forces. Having joined the march to Morannon, Dervorin managed to make a name for himself, as while under his command their 300 men took minimal losses and returned to Minas Tirith with over 200 men still living. Its this tactical mindset which earned him a seat at the council chamber alongside his father and uncle, but whether his even temperament can hold up in the battle of politics, remains to be seen.
Maegang
Male ā 55 ā Lord ā Gondor (Pelargir)
Face Claim: Pyry KƤhkƶnen (Vikings Valhalla)
Links: Son of Pethrion and Maedeth
Notes: Fan made, he's a DICK
Fics: Hell or High Water? On Swift Wings,
Personality: As the son of Pelargirās Lord, Maegang was raised expecting to take over the command of their sizable fleet of warships. However during the year 2980, an attempt to defeat the corsairs required the return of all their warships, this was noticed by the corsairs, and the city attacked in the dead of night. Nearly all 80+ ships were destroyed, and Maegangās future rule drastically shifted. Now instead of becoming the Lord of Gondorās naval force, Maegang is instead the Lord of a trading town, and with significantly reduced influence in politics. Something he is still intensely bitter of forty years later.
Thats it, that's everyone of significance in this meeting!
I'll add some links here later on when I have more faceclaim posts uloaded.
Ooooooh #11 and #26 for the OC Asks Game! Please and thank you! šā¤ļø
Thanks for asking!!
11) What was your inspiration for your OC?
I remember pretty clearly what inspired Rhosynel's design, and even have the images still on the pinterest board I made for her!
The blue tabard by Raine inspired Rhosynel's clothing, while the feather cloak by MissMonster inspired the Rovacol! As for her appearance, a lot of that came from figuring out her origins in Middle Earth, so I don't find faceclaims until waaaaay later (I also struggle to picture characters faces lol)
As for her backstory, that came about through figuring what I needed from her, I wanted Rhos to be well travelled, and I wanted her able to fight, so that produced the Messenger and Ranger backstory! It snowballed from there š
26) What flower do you associate your OC with?
Roses! Specifically I once saw a beautiful dark red rose with white flecks that looked like stars, which fits Rhosynel's name "Rose Star" very nicely! So I've decided Star Roses are a Thing in Middle Earth now, just because š
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What would they consider a waste of timeā other than school or work?
What do they like that nobody else does?
After the ring is destroyed, Rhosynel finds herself navigating a new threat. The world of politics. Very quickly, she learns that she has zero tolerance for courtly traditions or expectations. Maybe there's a set way of Lords and Ladies intermingling, maybe they deem themselves needing a formal introduction to start speaking with new folk, or maybe they think they need to present a certain way to the court.
But Rhosynel isn't a Lady, she's not gentry, and she's not beholden to the same self-inflicted rules and expectations.
Needless to say, her behaviour ends up causing a bit of a stir.
She's incredibly quick to figure out which Lords to avoid, which Ladies to deflect, and which families within Gondor are worth getting to know. Any attempt to subtly pry or glean gossip, any suggestion of her ensnaring Gondor's most eligible bachelor, or speculation on her seducing Boromir, are swiftly met with a blunt answer, shooting down their accusations. Rhosynel isn't going to bandy gossip or trade thinly veiled insults, she's far too blunt, far too brash, and far too honest to be dealing with the farce.
True, she puts on a brave face and tolerates all of it, but at the end of the day, Rhosynel thinks the entire palaver is rather pointless!
Rhosynel loves heights, always has, always will.
While growing up in Edoras, she'd often sneak out of the city as a teenager, usually with her sister and cousins in tow, and the whole lot of them would head for Ćrensaga. But while the others would content themselves with exploring valleys or caves, hunting for game, or just mucking about between themselves, Rhosynel would climb.
Having little to no fear of heights meant she'd scale the mountain with ease, until she could find a high perch where she could settle and relax with her sketchbook. This tendency to scuttle up and down sheer rock faces with reckless abandon, soon got her a reputation of being a bit of a mountain goat. Admittedly this came with typical teenager bullying, but a brief scrap would nip that in the bud.
So naturally, when her family moved back to Minas Tirith, Rhosynel took one look at this city built into the side of a mountain, and said "I can climb that" and then did.
By the time she was in her late teens, Rhosynel had become a bit of a menace within the city, she was fast, she was nimble, and she could climb buildings and find perches. Needless to say, she spent most of her downtime hurtling about the city, learning unconventional shortcuts and taking risks. In other words, she was doing Middle Earth equivalent of parkour!
Perhaps lim noro would be a good translation? Swift running...
Fun fact! When it gets too hot at night in summer, she'll frequently climb onto the roof of her house to sleep on the tiles under the stars!
Thanks for asking SotWK and sorry that it took so long to answer!
If anyone else wants to join in, then here's the OC Ask Game!
šŖØ Whatās the hardest choice theyāve ever made?
I think the hardest choice Rhosynel's even made, is choosing to live.
By now, I think everyone's fairly familiar with the fact that Rhosynel carries a lot of guilt and self-blame, even when something isn't her fault. That stems from when she was in the Rangers, her group -led by Faramir- attempted to intercept a pack of orcs, only to discover that a Nazgul was in their midst. Her partner Rainion was killed when Rhosynel was trying to draw the Nazgul's attention away from him, but it was her interference that only hastened his death, and resulted in being grievously injured herself.
The months following that attack were rough, not just because she'd been cut open from shoulder to hip and lost her lover, but because she was falling into a spiral of self-blame and despair. Healing was a long and arduous task, made all the harder because Rhosynel didn't want to heal. She was depressed and had lost her will to live, she became mute, wouldn't eat or drink unless forced, and spent all day every day staring into nothingness or sleeping fitfully. She only survived because her family was physically caring for her, feeding her, bathing and cleaning, all but forcing her through physio to recover. She would have died. Would have let herself die. Would have wasted away into nothingness.
Choosing not to die, choosing to drag herself out of that pit of despair was the hardest thing Rhosynel had ever done, and it was entirely due to the stubbornness of her family and the perseverance of her friends which encouraged her to live.
Anyway thanks for asking, and happy Tuesday morning with this incredibly grim answer š
Thanks for the tag @from-the-coffee-shop-in-edoras ! Naturally Iām going to ramble at reasonable length about Rhosynel from On Swift Wings because sheās never far from my thoughts these days!
1) How does your character sleep? When do they go to bed? What sort of bedding do they prefer?
Rhosynel is very much a ācurl up small as possibleā kind of sleeper. Itās a holdover from her days working with the Rangers of Ithilien, where Henneth AnnĆ»n could be cold and damp, or finding somewhere āsafeā to sleep amongst the trees of Ithilien meant being at risk of orcs. By curling up, not only does she conserve heat, but with her arms wrapped about her head, potentially protects herself from any attacks. It wasnāt uncommon for her to find the smallest space possible (between tree roots, under logs, tucked in a corner of the caves) for her to choose as a sleeping spot, I could see a common joke being that she only needs a dwarven (or hobbit!) sized sleeping mat!
Sheās more of a night owl than an early bird, but has learnt to be careful with her sleeping patterns, as a Messenger needs to cover a great deal of ground within a day. This means that while sheād like to sleep in, Rhosynel often forces herself to get up with the sun and get moving. But if left to herself, sheād be awake into the night and sleeping till mid-morning!
Rhosynel actually finds soft bedding somewhat uncomfortable, as sheās more accustomed to sleeping on the ground or a thin mat, rather than plush mattresses and soft blankets. This stems from both her ranger years and her current messenger role, as getting too accustomed to the finer things in life makes it more uncomfortable for her to return to the road when required!
In recent months, however, sheās started to struggle with nightmares and canāt easily sleep by herself. She much prefers someone to be in the same room (or same bed, if it's Boromir) so she can hear the ambient sounds of their breathing and movements, and while it might not fully stop the nightmares, it certainly seems to ease them. Likewise, sheāll be more inclined to āsprawl outā from her prior foetal position if sheās got the excuse to cuddle up with Boromir!
2.) Where and when do they get to socialize with friends?
Rhosynelās primary friend group consists of: Old Ranger buddies, and anyone she gets chatting with on missive runs!
The Rangers are who sheās closest to, but with both their jobs taking months at a time, itās rare that she gets to meet up for a good hangout. But on the rare times theyāre all in Minas Tirith together, you can almost be certain sheāll meet them at a tavern in the lowest levels! The Twisted Latch isnāt very reputable, but it has the best ale in all of Minas Tirith, the liveliest bards, and the most upbeat atmosphere. Probably the most brawls too, but the Rangers would claim thatās more of a draw, than a deterrent!
Rhosynel also has a few friends scattered about Arda, a number of messengers sheās worked with over the years, a handful of dwarves up in Erebor, and a couple of folk living in Dale that she hit it off with during one visit, sheās even managed to form a tentative āfriendshipā with a couple of elves in Mirkwood, but theyād probably disagree.
Sheās not actually an overly social person, but given the right atmosphere, she can talk up a storm with the locals. Rhosynel finds it easy to slip into a more casual accent with village folk, or to get rude with the soldiers, or even on the rare occasion she can dust herself off to speak with the fancy gentry! Sheās learnt to do this over the years, as appealing to folk means it's easier to learn the gossip or track down folk to deliver messages. No one likes a stranger asking after someone, but if that stranger talks and acts like you? Suddenly itās far easier to accept them into your midst!
(this also means sheās alarmingly good at adopting accents)
3.) What is something their partner or someone else close to them does that annoys them?
Rhosynel adores Boromir, she really does, but heās A. overprotective, and B. frequently apologises when he doesnāt need to.
She gets why heās protective, she really does! After everything theyāve been through, all the battles, fights, close calls, and near misses, it makes sense that Boromir frets over her safety and wishes she wouldnāt put herself in harmās way. But to Rhosynel, it feels like heās trying to prevent her from doing her job. Running messages isnāt safe, it never has been! It takes a long time for him to stop worrying over even the simplest of missive runs, but eventually his over protectiveness eases into just fretting. But even that can be too cloying at times!
Fun fact she had the same issue with her first partner Rainion, he was overprotective to a fault, and it drove her insane!
Boromirās over apologising is something sheās trying to accept, after having the Ring twist his mind and actions, it seems to Rhosynel that Boromir constantly afraid heās overstepped or bothered her. He especially seems bothered by the idea of hurting her, and is overly cautious with his actions and words at times. Sheās quick to reassure him, quick to confirm sheās fine, but heāll still apologise more than needed. Boromirās fear over his actions not being his own is something that lingers for a long while, but sheās working on reassurances and while he might still worry, heās improving.
PTSD and separation anxiety anyone????
Thanks again for the tag! I'm going to bother @esta-elavaris @konartiste @fishing4stars aannndd @scyllas-revenge for this!