Hello again, Inktober… I’m drawing up some magic this year– so I’m kicking it off with the classic Gandalf.

So apparently there’s a theory that the reason Mordor is situated in the east of Middle Earth is because, during WWII, Tolkien feared the rising Soviet Union more than Nazi Germany.  I think Tolkien denied this, but Freudian slips happen.

Research Help

Hi, Friends! ♥

I’m trying to write a short (2000 words) research paper on what makes a “successful” fantasy world (engaging, memorable, etc.).  Normally I could do this myself with my own analysis, but my prof wants to see between 12 and 15 articles, at least half of them being peer-reviewed, scholarly articles. 

But I’m coming up short!  I’m trying to focus on fantasy worlds I’m familiar with (Earthsea,  Middle Earth, “Randland”), but I‘ll branch out if I can get some quality analysis.

So if anyone knows anywhere to look, I’d really appreciate it!  Thanks so much!!

I want a whole Lord of the Rings movie about the ents. Just the ents. Best part of The Two Towers movie, by far.

Shout out to everyone who knows who Figwit the elf is.

Current mood: feeling inferior because Thranduil is pretty than I.

The Lord of the Rings was on tv last night.