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shirefantasies · 2 months

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How Many Kids Do They Want? LoTR Edition

This is just a headcanon set I like to think about because I love little ones & think all of the characters would make great parents in their own way 🥰 I definitely am going to expand on this in the future but for now enjoy!

Aragorn

He wants to bring a life into the world, but only under good circumstances. When the time comes, he favors a small family he can focus on- one child is enough for him. As much attention as he can possibly give goes to his little one that way, no resentment, no competition, all of the time in Aragorn’s world to spend with those dearest. Despite the pressure to have a son, he is happy to have either a son or a daughter as long as they are happy and healthy and provided for. Aragorn’s child will grow up with an amazing guide to do what is right and care for their friends and family, not to mention learning Elvish and many skills to survive outdoors if need ever arises.

Legolas

Open-minded for sure, but I think he actually leans toward a larger family. No extreme amount, but four or five sounds good to him! Legolas is very caring, patient, and even has a playful side that all lend well to spending time with wee ones. No strong preference on sons or daughters, Legolas cares more for smiling faces and fair hearts. He pretends to be competitive with his children to motivate them, but always caves and lets them win in the end! They’ll all become amazing archers if he has anything to say about it.

Boromir

Having a big family warms Boromir's heart. He wants to be different from his father, carve out space for each and every child individually. Having a big family shows in his mind how much he loves his spouse and can provide for everyone, too. Boromir is definitely the type of dad whose children just come barreling toward the door upon his return home, rocketing into his arms as he manages to catch them all! If you ask him, Boromir's ideal family size would be four or five children. He loves the idea of having a son or sons to train up, but really doesn't want to miss out on having beautiful daughters too, so his hope is for a mix of both. Constantly encouraging his sons and praising every achievement at their passions. The girls are ladies of Gondor and nothing shall take that from them, least of all their father, who is always joining their tea parties and letting them take turns as queens knighting him and each other.

Gimli

Dwarves tend to have smaller families, whether that is by choice or happenstance. Gimli enjoys the idea of having three children, a moderate amount, and of course he really would love a son. He wants a mini-me as they say, a small reflection of himself to share all his favorite things with and teach to defend all that is important to him. Daughters are less common among his people, thus of course they are of great value and would be a blessing were he to have any as well. Gimli would constantly be hyping them up and reminding them that they are worth so much, any man in their life had better treat them so or else!

Frodo

If he were to have children, Frodo favors a smaller family. Growing up, it was just him and his uncle for as long as he remembered, and he likes the idea of being able to focus more on his child. Thus, his perfect family size if you ask is simply one or two children. In his mind there’s something about having a son, perhaps a mirror to his own youth or someone to impart his lessons into in the sense that feels most traditional to his family dynamic, but the idea of having one of each makes him so happy- Frodo’s little girl would have him wrapped around her finger!

Sam

I know I said at one point Sam only wants like three but that’s because I didn’t realize he canonically has so many forgive me. We all know Sam loves the idea of having a big family! Canonically he’s even down to have thirteen children, but of course he is fine with a smaller number too. Just definitely more than one, at least three or four. Sam has so much love to give and he adores bringing life into the world and nurturing it more than anything. Every little one is their own unique person he loves to foster and dote on. He wants some of each of course, but just loves the idea of having little girls especially!

Merry

Really wants one of each. His family will feel like a full package that way and he wants every type of experience he can have, walking a daughter down to her wedding and letting her dress him up and playing games with his son. Teaching both of them how to stand up and fight for themselves, of course! Merry is so the type who wants a mini version of both him and his spouse if he can have it. Would make so many jokes about the little clones and just melt for the child who looks like his partner. Regardless of who she looks like, his little girl has his exact smile and you'll always catch them making it at each other before the next moment of teasing and mischief!

Pippin

Wants so many kids. Five to ten, no problem. Numbers aren’t his concern so long as he can be involved with each and every one of them. Just the type who wants his family to be a small army! Definitely wants to experience having sons and daughters, but statistically he’s going to anyway at his rate! So good at getting down to their level and having the greatest time with them, but also showering them with love and calming words and learning their needs by actually listening. Just Pippin and his little army of fellow neurodivergent sweethearts all with different passions and gifts and special interests.

Faramir

Willing to concede to his partner especially if that’s who actually bears the children. Faramir adores the idea of having a family, of doing everything differently than he experienced, of pouring true love and respect into a little soul doing their best, and that is where his happiness truly lies. A part of him likes the idea of having two sons as full atonement for his and Boromir’s difficult childhood, but even one would make him happy. He is so patient at explaining things to a young mind and his optimism comes out all the more when spending time with a little one- all the world’s beauty is that much brighter!

Eomer

Big family! More than a number he dreams of a boisterous, active home where no one is ever lonely. A warm hearth and the voices of children nearly ever-present. His heart swells as he imagines having one in each hand and plenty more all around him. Eomer, for whatever reason, has the number six in his head. Of course he wants sons, sons to train as fine riders and fighters, but his sister has proved to him that that future is not lost on Rohan’s maid either. He would be so much softer, gentler with his daughter(s), still showing her things like how to shoot an arrow or how he sharpens his blades but with greater care. Gathering everyone for story time is one of Eomer’s greatest delights.

Haldir

For much of his life, Haldir did not think about children, was uncertain that was a future he would even attain. Thus, as the time approaches for consideration he realizes he simply feels blessed by the prospect and is very willing to listen to his partner about their wishes. Granted, he does not wish to live beyond his means or in a way that he could not provide for all he needs to, but in general he is open. The beauty of Lothlórien grows with every new addition, every fair member of elfkind so he is happy with boy(s) or girl(s). He would teach his daughter(s) to walk with grace and uphold their ancient strength and remind his son(s) that honor and respect must center all their actions.

Eowyn

Traditional housewife ‘duties’ were never her desire. Thus, she does not want a large family, though the idea of raising a little life with her partner makes her happy. She only wants one child, maybe two so they can play together, and her family will feel complete. Any child(ren) of hers will surely be active, so she and her spouse will have their hands full with whoever! Strength is a matter of the heart, and Eowyn will raise a strong family no matter if they are male or female. She loves the idea of having a daughter or daughters to share her stories and triumphs with, though- future Shieldmaidens of Rohan!

Arwen

She wants to be able to focus on her family, so ideally not a huge one. Carrying on her legacy and having someone to care for with her partner, a living breathing proof of their love and commitment, is the most important part. She has never been too particular about if the child is a boy or a girl, just that she wants to be there for them and a calming, loving presence in their life as much as possible. So good at holding and reassuring them it’s like magic.

Elrond

Elrond is patient, steady, and he likes to take his time both with his children and between having them. He is happy with a smaller or average-sized family, two or three children. That way he can spend his time, care, wisdom, on them all and lavish Rivendell’s resources on them in different ways. Perhaps they are interested in the rich history, the weapons of old, the art, textiles, the sheer natural beauty of the location. Whatever it may be, he will offer it to them so long as they use it well and with respect. It appeals to him to have one of each, but we all know he would have a soft spot for his daughter!

Lindir

All I can picture is twin dad Lindir. Don’t ask me why, all I know is this man elf has his hands full with a baby on each side. Exasperated but lovingly shaking his head as the two identical little elves/half-elves try to convince him they are their sibling again! Or even having one of each on one fell swoop, teaching them both their favored instrument and singing with them! Lindir doesn't mind so much whether he is to have sons, daughters, each, so long as his children have the finest things in life and know that he shall always give them what he can.

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x-authorship-x · 3 months

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10 Fandoms, 10 Characters, 10 Tags

Thanks for the tag @tsarinatorment 🥰

Im not going to try to really put them in any order but...

Uchiha Shisui (Naruto)

We all been knew 🥴 to me, Shisui is just the perfect kind of character to play protagonist with, with enough badassery and charm to come out on top but with the sweetness and the last scraps of his idealism to soften his edges. Kishi, however, threw him down the toilet at the nearest opportunity (which was just so 🤌bullshit🤌 I'm almost - almost- impressed) because he realised he Gone Fucked Up making this amazingly powerful character with no hint of him in prior work so 🤡 canon is dead, Shisui lives forever

Finn (Star Wars movies)

Anyone who's had the misfortune to follow me or has browsed my AO3 bookmarks knows I'm a wreck for Commander Cody and for Obi-Wan but I'm not choosing either of them? How??? Because Finn... FINN, he was literally raised to be canon fodder but he had this deep rooted fear that what they were doing was wrong and he didn't shoot and he took that fear and he knew he had to run. So often we wanna be brave in those moments but in actual fact we just panic, which is what Finn did... And yet he was so brave too? He saved Poe, he fought viciously for Ray, he joined the Rebellion, he met these people for minutes at a time but had already impressed them on his soul, on who he was going to be (and he'd only had a name as of that day???). Finn should've been the protagonist of that trilogy, the sequels were just...well, and I'll die on this hill that Finn's force sensitivity reaalllly should've meant something 😩 I love so many SWs characters but Finn is really the one that got me to actually attempt my own Fics too!

Obi (Akagami no Shirayukihime/Snow White with the Red Hair)

Do I Have a type? .... Next question.

Obi is just ✨🤌 ✨ badass with a mysterious background? ✅ Loyal but sassy? ✅ Pining for the 'lady' he is sworn to protect?✅ Is also her partner in life and crime? ✅ Low self worth but flirtatious? ✅ Gorgeous but dangerous? ✅ .... ✨💕

Yor (Spy x Family)

She is literally the best mother oh my God just kiss your husband though (and maybe get some space from your brother-)

Fíli (The Hobbit)

I JUST-

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 little golden lion prince, heir to his uncle, to a kingdom only told in stories of grandeur he's never seen and with all the hope and grief of his displaced and hurting people.... Mischievous but sensitive, funny (the hidden knives hehe), determined to do his family and people proud (cut down far too quickly, deserved better... Oh god I have a type-)

Boromir (The Lord of the Rings)

Why do I keep listing dead guys 😭 do I need to spell it out? Honor, desperation, valour, love of his people, he is high-key aroace rep, his resentment-to-love bromance with Aragorn that was ROBBED from us, I cannot tell if Merry and Pippin wanted to queerplatonic marry him or if they wanted him as their "getaway horse" for the rest of their lives but dammit 😭✨🤌

Evelyn Carnahan (The Mummy)

Do I need to even give reasons????? She's miles ahead of all those other scholar bitches, she's out there winning desert camel races, she's a reincarnated princess with daggers, she has the most gorgeous hair and eyeliner I swear to God, she is THE moment… For all time. She's a LIBRARIAN

Din Djarin (The Mandalorian)

*flips desk through solid concrete wall* HE'S THE PERFECT MAND'ALOR

PERFECT FATHER

COOLEST INTROVERT IN THE GALAXY

He is SOFT and SOFT-SPOKEN

He is STERN (except in face of baby's wet eyes) and LOYAL and he has an HONOR CODE DAMMIT STOP TAKING ADVANTAGE HIM

This doesn't count as a star wars pick, which I gave to Finn, because we are, as usual, swerving completely off canon (and this is a TV series, not the movies ha!) because you cannot convince me that Din, the wandering bamf who just wants to get credits for all the kids in his covert and provide for his home but cannot participate in the maiming of an 'alien' child so gets landed in so much shit, wouldn't be exactly what the Mandalorians need for a fucking Renaissance dammit 😤😤😤😤

Hawks (Boku no Hero Academia/ My Hero Academia)

*covers my face in shame* ffs it's so transparent lol

FINAL PICK - WILDCARD: Éowyn(The Lord of the Rings)

Ohhhhhhh and it's the Shieldmaiden of Rohan with the steel chair! The Witch King goes down, and he's not getting back up-! 3! 2! 1! And the crowd goes BALLISTIC!!!

I want to write a fic about her 😐 I want her to have a whole alter ego as one of the Rohirrim's best warriors 😳 I want her, seventeen and coltish, to down her first orc, standing in defense of another, and to know with absolute certainty that she wanted to protect everyone she could… 👁️👁️ yes I know I already did lotr but you're what??? Gonna stop HER???

Tagging @katlou303 @theraynealchemist @looks-like-starlight @zebrabaker @iamnotakitty @kazumirina @eruditeempress @ellorypurebloodculture @welpjesuisla @hidingfromthefeels and whoever else wants to have a go! 💕

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torchwood-99 · 5 months

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I've just been reading about Idis, Theoden's cut daughter. She fascinates me, or at least her role does, because even when she was still in the story, Hama still tells Theoden to pick Eowyn to rule in his stead. Idis is mentioned as present, but never saying anything, and it's still Eowyn who turns back and looks at Aragorn. Idis was cut because she was so overshadowed by Eowyn.

First of all, that makes Theoden's line about Eomer being the last of his line double ouch, because it shows he sees Eomer more as a part of his line than his own daughter. But ok, nothing personal, patriarchy in action.

But then, when a woman is chosen to lead, when the existence of the female members of Theoden's line are brought up, it's still Eowyn who is chosen. Not the daughter's king, but the daughter's niece. When the time for a woman to lead comes, Eowyn is chosen, not Idis.

Triple ouch.

Now, this shows just how bloody capable and respected Eowyn is by the people. For her to be chosen not even as a last resort, not just over men, but over another women of her own house, one of higher rank and a greater claim to leadership, shows that when Hama said "all love her", they all love her a lot. (Explains why Elfhelm and his eored turned a blind eye to Eowyn riding with them and smuggling Merry along. The people adore her.)

On a grimmer note, this also shows just how patriarchal Rohan is. Remember, when Eowyn is left in charge, it's only; according to Theoden, in the interim. She is to rule in his stead, but if he falls those left behind are to choose a new lord amongst them. Now, I do believe there's a good chance they would have chosen Eowyn. And I think Theoden would have approved. But it wasn't guaranteed, she wasn't in line to inherit. It would have been act of love to choose Eowyn, not an act of precedent.

With Idis in the picture, this patriarchal standard is pushed even further. First of all, it shows that Eomer would inherit ahead of Idis. Secondly, seeing as Idis can be supplanted, and not just by a man but by another woman, the rank of princess doesn't carry much inherent weight to it. She has no or little right to rule, as rulership can be granted to someone else; both a woman and of lower rank, simply because the people believe she would be better for the job. A prince would not be supplanted in such a way.

I wonder how Idis might have felt at that. Maybe she would have been glad, maybe she preferred home and hearth and didn't want to deviate from the role assigned to her. Maybe she was glad Eowyn was there to take that weight off her shoulders. Maybe she too longed for the same things Eowyn did, but didn't have Eowyn's will to carry through on those wishes. Maybe she was caught in the middle, resenting Eowyn, wishing for more respect, not wishing too much for a different role than she had, not wishing to lead but not wishing to be supplanted etc...

It also makes me think of how Eowyn was chosen by the people to lead. Eowyn is described as "fearless and highhearted." That she is known and known for having such qualities (as opposed to virtues more expected in the "proper woman's" domestic setting such a being gentle, gracious and kind), suggests she had some sort of public presence. Something perhaps Idis did not have.

Eowyn trained at arms. Perhaps she went hunting with the men, or discussed warfare and battle tactics. She would have stepped outside of that domestic domain that women were expected to be kept confined to. But not just men. "All" loved her. That suggests the women too. Perhaps as a niece and not a daughter, she might have been able to mingle with the lower ranks than the princess. She might have rode out and met with people, getting to know the common people of Edoras as much as she could, taking any freedom allowed to her, finding fellow shieldmaidens and women trained in arms to defend the home to bond with, whereas Idis might have always stayed in Meduseld. Thus not giving the people a chance to know her, not giving her the chance to be "loved by all", except perhaps as a member of her house and the king's daughter.

Anyway, there wasn't much of a role for Idis, and so she was cut. But it makes me wonder about what it says of her and Eowyn's personalities and lives in Meduseld, that Eowyn was chosen and she was not.

#Lotr #Lord of the Rings #Eowyn #Idis #Theoden

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mercurygray · 2 years

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Merc, I gotta know. Angry OC plus enemies to lovers... 👀👀 Gimme the goodies? 🥺 I'm so intrigued!!

okay okay okay so I am slightly thirsty on main for Jason Momoa's Duncan.

There. I said it. Duncan was a cool character in the books and he's super cool in the movie and there's this missing...month, in the story, where he goes to Arrakis to meet with the Fremen and establish the relationship with Stilgar and the people of Sietch Tabr.

So the question is - if the Fremen live deep in the desert, and 'thopters only get you so far, and Duncan sure as heck doesn't know how to ride a worm to get into the deep desert, then it stands to reason that Duncan Idaho, Swordmaster of Ginaz, Weaponmaster of the Atreides, and all around good guy, did an Aragorn son of Arathorn and hung out in dodgy corners of Arakeen bars for a little while telling bartenders that he was interested in meeting people, and Stilgar spent a lot of time having his people watch Duncan to try and figure out whether or not they can trust this offworlder.

So in my head, there is this...this person, watching Duncan from an equally shadowy corner of the bar. She has...lost people, to the Harkonnens who came before (A husband? A brother? I'm not sure.) and she wants nothing to do with any more offworlders. Better to slit his throat and have done. But she's one of a couple watchers, and everyone else is giving Stilgar reports that they believe him to be worth listening to, and his duke a man of honor - Duncan the moral, as Paul calls him in the book.

And she resents, a little bit, that this big tall offworlder has a smirk and a smile for her, that he's being so nice to her, because she doesn't want that and isn't about that until she sees how he can fight, how much he too hates the Harkonnens, and then she just...hates that he's tall, and he's gentle with children, and for an offworlder seems to be surprisingly okay with the idea of a woman who fights as hard as she does.

#character development #work in progress #meet my originals #dune 2020 #dune 2021

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