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I want to clarify that I often draw my characters with an androgynous or feminine appearance, which has attracted criticism on my Twitter page.
I'm aware that my depiction of Celebrimbor differs from the usual portrayal in the fandom.
But bear with me: I draw him as youthful because it enhances the dynamic I envision between him and Annatar. I see their relationship as similar to an older professor guiding a talented younger student, with both learning from each other.
Only you could accomplish such art, Ce-le-brim-booorrr
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This was an attempt of inspired-anime-style, for a future comic. But I didn't like it that much.
I want to talk about Celebrimbor because he is my favorite elf of the legendary. Everything I'm writing below is my personal interpretation of the lore, based on my wanderings through the books, letters, and appendices, gathering as much information about him as I could. I noticed Celebrimbor is often unfairly judged as unwise by the fandom because he ignored the counsel of Gil-Galad and Galadriel, but this overlooks his fiercely independent nature imo. Having distanced himself even from his father and rejected the Oath of Fëanor, he demonstrated early on that he was not one to follow others blindly. His choices were always his own.
At the core of his character lies the theme of choice and its consequences. He was not a passive figure led astray, but a strong-willed individual who stood by his decisions, for better or worse. Even in his fateful dealings with Sauron, Celebrimbor shows his strength of will.
Despite being deceived by Annatar’s guise, he was astute enough to forge the Three without Annatar's influence, and then hide the greatest of his creations from Sauron. Sauron certainly sought to invade his mind to uncover the location of the Three during the torture, and it’s likely that, like Galadriel, Celebrimbor was able to shield his mind from the Dark Lord. Sauron never broke Celebrimbor's will. We are talking about Maedhros' nephew and grandson of Fëanor. Celebrimbor’s eventual capture and torture by Sauron wasn’t just about seizing the Rings—it was deeply personal because Sauron was outraged by what he perceived as betrayal and sought vengeance against the elf who had outwitted him. When Sauron attacked Eregion, he assembled a humongous army, likely thinking Celebrimbor was in the possession of the Three. But surprise-surprise: he was not. And Sauron again didn't get the rings. The destruction of Eregion was fueled by Sauron's fury because Celebrimbor’s decision to hide the Three had left him enraged (of course).
In the end, Celebrimbor’s sacrifice was not simply an act of atonement for his mistakes, but a final stand to protect his people. He bought time for the elves, and they decided to seek aid from Númenor. Celebrimbor, like many of his kin, sought to preserve the heritage of the Elves, but he was the only one with the ability to act on it. With his people barred from returning to Valinor, it’s no surprise that, as a rebel Noldo, he would create something to delay their fading. His defiance wasn’t just ambition; it was a means of protecting his people in a world they were trapped in and was ultimately destined for Men. Celebrimbor was never merely a pawn or merely a victim in Sauron’s grand design. He was an intelligent, ambitious, and resolute force who directly opposed the Dark Lord’s will. His story is one of tragedy, not because of a lack of wisdom, but because of the weight of the choices he made—he was a defiant force in his own right.
I love drawing faces. Through this process, I get to know a character. I never choose nor decide their features; instead, they reveal themselves to me. They whisper their traits, even telling me who they resemble. They guide my hand and have a life of their own. I am merely a conduit, bringing their essence into this world.
I prefer Annatar to be obsessively in love and tormented by his desire for Celebrimbor rather than it being a one-sided affair. I just think it's sexier and more complex when both are disturbed and longing for one another. It’s a wide fic-world and a matter of preference, and I mean no offense to anyone.
Celebrimbor: I will kill you
Annatar: You are so beautiful
Someone give this man an Emmy 🏆
So many things to love about TROP, but Charlie Vickers is just brilliant! I never thought the Lord of the Rings could be a fav character of mine(I mean I love Hobbits)!! After watching Charlie as Halbrand>Annatar>Sauron…he IS so much more interesting in a way that I don’t think even Tolkien could’ve ever accomplished!!! I guess really what Payne/McKay have done is just give him the Anakin/Vader treatment that GL presented in the prequels…
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Initium Novum (Series)
A new Alternate Universe Sci-Fi. The setting is in Space. See tags for characters. With Thorinduil, Russingon to name only 2 ships now available.
Read the 1st Part now on AO3!
~~ Draconian- Heavy Lies The Crown~~
Stars shine brighter
Yet heavy lies the crown
Distant still clutching
In the blackness of it all
And the candle burns out
As I touch your heart -
For treading the footsteps
Of many sorrows passed
Me with Charlie Vickers as Annatar/Sauron 🥰😍
durin really was like, 5 seconds away from calling annatar a bitch to his face lol
I was looking for a scene, and then somehow ended up doing this.
