[ID: a photo of a digitally painted tarot card depicting the Dead Marshes, a marsh filled with ghostly corpses and small blue flames. In the distance walk three figures, Sam, Frodo, and Gollum. The card border is made of vines, rings, and elvish writing, and is labeled: “V of Swords” /ID]

Lord of the Rings Tarot: V of Swords: The Dead Marshes sustain the remains of a bitter battle

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[ID: a photo of a digitally painted tarot card depicting Aragorn standing before the ghostly Army of the Dead as they fade away. The card border is made of vines, rings, and elvish writing, and is labeled: “IV of Swords” /ID]

Lord of the Rings Tarot: IV of Swords: The Army of the Dead is laid to rest

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[ID: a photo of a digitally painted tarot card depicting kneeling in front of a dark stone tomb. The card border is made of vines, rings, and elvish writing, and is labeled: “III of Swords” /ID]

Lord of the Rings Tarot: III of Swords: Gimli learns the fate of Balin and the colony in Khazad-Dûm

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[ID: a photo of a digitally painted tarot card depicting Arwen sitting on a couch and holding two swords, crossed, with one on each side of her head. The card border is made of vines, rings, and elvish writing, and is labeled: “II of Swords” /ID]

Lord of the Rings Tarot: II of Swords: Arwen meditates on whether to leave Middle-earth

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[ID: a photo of a digitally painted tarot card depicting an outstretched hand holding the sword Andúril above a grey mountainous landscape. The card border is made of vines, rings, and elvish writing, and is labeled: “Ace of Swords” /ID]

Lord of the Rings Tarot: Ace of Swords: The sword of Aragorn

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[ID: a photo of a digitally painted tarot card depicting Beren standing in a forest while holding a tall staff. The card border is made of vines, rings, and elvish writing, and is labeled: “King of Staves” /ID]

Lord of the Rings Tarot: King of Staves: Beren

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[ID: a photo of a digitally painted tarot card depicting Lúthien in a blue forest dancing with a tall staff. The card border is made of vines, rings, and elvish writing, and is labeled: “Queen of Staves” /ID]

Lord of the Rings Tarot: Queen of Staves: Lúthien

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[ID: a photo of a digitally painted tarot card depicting Eomer and the Riders of Rohan meeting Legolas and Gimli. Legolas holds his bow drawn at Eomer’s head, and Gimli holds a staff and glowers at Eomer. Eomer holds his hands in fists and stands his ground. The card border is made of vines, rings, and elvish writing, and is labeled: “Knight of Staves” /ID]

Lord of the Rings Tarot: Knight of Staves: Gimli and Legolas approach the Riders of Rohan with hostility

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livsmessydoodles:

so i’ve been getting myself back into lord of the rings

(inspired by this post by@lotrreactionmemes!!)

quarantinedwanderer:

The more despair I endure in life, the more I love Frodo. I’m just. I’m so glad that Tolkien wrote him like that. He was a hero and it broke him. He was given too much to carry. The circumstances were dire, everyone was doing the best they could, and Frodo tried so hard, for such a good cause, and he…broke. And the narrative has pity for him, the characters show him kindness. Even after victory, his hurts did not heal, and it isn’t considered his fault. He must go to the undying lands, to seek out peace there. In universe, he is forgiven for being human - don’t be pedantic - and his great torment is recognized. He fell. He could not have done it alone. He is still a hero.

And, I think that’s important.

northoftheriver:

Thank you OP, I really needed this

incorrect-lotr-trash:

Aragorn: I think I finally understand what’s going on in your head.

Frodo: In that case, welcome to the terror dome.

failure-of-zen:

A Valentine’s Day poem

Roses are red, Violets are blue…

The sun is bright and the water is clear

The grass is green and bright is the sun

There is grace in your heart and love on your face

You love me but I love you more

The bees are about and the birds in their nest

Nothing is simple and love is hard

But if you are lonely, God has a plan

May the joy of your heart make you want to sing

Love will find you where ever you go

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Valentine’s Day! ❤

Just a spring day in Hobbiton ⚘