teamfeanorians: passing-of-feanor: Introductions are in order… Saesa omentien lle! Tolk

teamfeanorians:

passing-of-feanor:

Introductions are in order…

Saesa omentien lle! Tolkien’s work has always been near and dear to my heart, and it is glorious that I should find like-minded friends to accompany on this adventure. Because I only have, like, two irl friends who share my love for Tolkien.

I have been a Tolkien fan my whole life. When I was young my dad would tell me stories of the history of Middle Earth and recite poems and songs by heart (still does, too, like aaaaaaaaaall the tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime). He even read to me The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy until I could read them myself. The Silmarillion was the first book of The Legendarium that I read by myself. And let me tell you, it blew my fucking MIND.

I live in the United States, in the St. Louis area (Gateway to the West, guys). Pretty much lived here my whole life. The winters are like being atop Caradhras, the summers are like the fires of Mount Doom. The nature preserves give enough authenticity so I can pretend I am one of the Fellowship walking through the wilderness or a lost Harad warrior who runs into an elf prince oh my.

Art is my true calling in life, so expect to see some form of #Noldorcrafts. You might have already seen my crappy Feanor floating around. And speaking of which…

I am a proud member of Team Feanorians! We have come to reclaim what is ours by right and kick some major ass while doing it. Our oath is iron, our will is great, our people are beautiful. So, you know, you better not mess with us.

The Haradrim interest me greatly (understatement to the MAX), and I am in the process of creating headcanons for different areas of the southron regions. Even though I adore Tolkien’s work, I have never felt that I fit in anywhere in his world because of my skin. If you have difficulty understanding: during discussions on what race we would be in Middle Earth, people used to tell me I either had to be of Harad or an orc (omg people are sooooooo mean). So, if I am confined to one part of the world because I’m Black, then I’m going to make it the most badass place ever. And people migrate for various reasons, so there has to be POC in Middle Earth, come on.

I think I’m done rambling for now. I shall take my leave, and I can’t wait to begin reading with you all!

The Feanorians send their regards.

*lights Teleri ships on fire*

You have fantastic hair! I can only say it again - don’t cover it under a wig, it looks amazing!

Oh wow oh my geez, you are all so amazing, thank you so much! I won’t let you down!!