
balrogs are outdated. it’s time………for a newer model to rise……………….it’s time……………………………..for the year of the
B U N R O G
H-he…. friend-shaped, but also murder-shaped.
*__* how did u kn ow. it my birthday.

Choir mosaics of San Vitale, 546-548, Ravenna, Italy
Seljuk gold and carnelian ring, dated to the 12th to 13th centuries CE. Source: Timeline Auctions.
Ceremonial Dagger
- Dated: mid-19th century
- Culture: French
- Measurements: overall length 43 cm
Described as a dagger for ‘esoteric rituals’ the dagger features a straight, double-edged blade with a triple fuller, engraved with floral motifs. The bronze hilt is depicting Death wrapped in a mantle and a snake on the quillon. The wooden scabbard is covered in brown velvet with brass mounts decorated with bas-relieved floral motifs.
Source: Copyright © 2015 Czerny’s International Auction House S.R.L.
given the traditional symbolism of pelicans tho, in regards to motherhood & faith & sacrifice, consider elwing as a pelican!
while i agree this provides an excellent silmaril-carrying solution, for scientific reasons I must insist upon the blue footed booby (if albatross is off the table)

pelicans are actually terrible parents and usually have at least one more chick than they can feasibly care for just as a back up policy, and it almost always dies. I do not know if boobies are good parents are not, but I do know that there is not a single picture of the blue footed booby that does not delight and fill me with awe of nature’s majesty
also pelicans freak me the fuck out
i really love albatrosses and i want selfishly to believe that that was what elwing became tbh
o hard same
Beren and Luthien
Beren: *points camera at him, Angband in the background* Hey I’m Beren
Luthien: *camera slides to her* And I’m Luthien
Both: And this ist Jackass

The Temple of Hatshepsut glows at sunset
Hatshepsut’s temple is one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces, but perhaps even more noteworthy is the woman who commissioned it.
Photograph by Kenneth Garrett, National Geographic Creative












