#gondor headcanons

[parma-formenorion]

hc + ✂️ for a hair-themed headcanon | Gondorians

Gondorian women wear their hair long. Hair extensions aren't particularly widespread, and are in some periods, looked down on. Hair care products and services is a large cottage industry for women, particularly in the cities. Veiling is common after puberty, however not particularly expected outside of formal settings. Most women veil regularly after marriage, or failing that, around the age of 35 or so, depending on class. Veils are some what different for younger, unmarried or recently married women - simpler and often more sheer. A married woman's veil, particularly that of one who has been married for a while, tends to be more complex, sometimes including stiff hats or bands underneath to give the veil more shape. A variety of hats, caps and bonnets are also used, depending on geography, season, age and rank.

Short hair in men is seen as youthful, and particularly short hair is a usually sign of active military service. Men, particularly men of rank, will often grow out their hair as they get older, as longer hair on men, particularly as it goes grey, is seen as a sign of maturity and authority. A range of caps and hats are also used by men and head coverings of some kind are generally expected.

Most Men of Gondor have dark hair - blond hair occurs in small numbers in some places bordering Rohan, and a range of light brown to dark blond occurs in some mountain communities, particularly those to the West, also in small numbers. Black hair is associated with Númenórian heritage, though there isn't a particularly strong correlation in any real sense.

#tolkien #tolkien headcanons #gondor #gondor headcanons #lord of the rings #My headcanons sometimes taste like cheap Scandinavian vanilla ice cream #This is kinda one of those times.

[byrobird]

My toxic tolkien trait is to draw boromir as if he survived and lived through all the Lotr events

#ALL HAIL THE BOROMIR LIVES AU #i headcanon him going with the trio instead of going directly to gondor with gandalf or theoden #he is tired of those devilries™️ #my art #lotr #the lord of the rings #lord of the rings #boromir #aragorn #legolas #gimli

[iamnotshazam]

Aragorn and Arwen have their son Eldarion twenty years after their wedding, and at least two or more daughters. That's the extent of canon info about their family after LotR. If we're going by what Tolkien's ghost would think is canonical pseudo-medieval gender roles, that's twenty years where the Reunited Kingdom has no heir.

Which is fine for Peredhel-turned-mortal Arwen, when elves can go centuries between having kids, and Dúnadan Aragorn, who knows he's got another 80-100 years in the tank before he *coughs politely* can't empty the tank. The Arnor Dúnedain, who for generations as an entire people have been crashing on Elrond's couch while larping at still having a kingdom, would understand this intuitively. But the people of Gondor (only a small percentage of which I think are Dúnedain?) may not quiiiiite understand this, not completely internalized it.

So they are hovering around Arwen, this beautiful alien creature that just landed in their backyard and snapped up the most available bachelor before he even came on the market, and she sometimes says outrageous things like "oh, I remember King Eärendur's wife liked this cookie recipe" and the servants and guests at tea cannot help but share a Look because that was 2160+ years ago, and does someone have to ask her if . . . if she knows what sex is?

In a pseudo medieval society it is the queen's duty to bear an heir, but like, she was raised an elf. Can we pressure her like we do our own kind into having grandbabies ASAP, or will she turn us into frogs? It's possible there are women who go through their entire reproductive years in between when Arwen has these kids. If Eldarion is her first then gossip in Minas Tirith for those twenty years must have been insane, waiting for an heir. Do elves even breed like we do? Did Beren and Lúthien spawn Dior Eluchíl in a pond? Did Tuor have to carry Eärendil like a seahorse? Do we have to catch a stork in the cabbage patch? Is Aragorn gonna have to lay eggs? What's the hold up?

#gondor #arwen #aragorn #dunedain #elrond #arnor #eldarion #minas tirith #tolkien-approved headcanon but wildly inappropriate

[mushroomates]

some boromir headcanons

he likes to eat spicy food. he cannot handle the spice, but keeps eating it anyways.

he stays up during merry and pippin’s watches during the night. half because he wants to keep them awake and give them company, half because he’s pretty sure they wont be paying attention.

best hugs. he will kind of pick u up while he hugs u.

would wear a fanny pack.

his favorite food is chicken. he likes any kind of chicken. also likes apples.

decent story teller. can recall gondor’s history easy. when he starts talking about it, he becomes very passionate and has been known to yell or cry while retelling events.

carries around a packet of dirt from gondor around with him for good luck.

tried to make his own brew. went blind for a little bit after trying it. gimli fuckin loves it tho, tried it at gondor and brought a batch with him.

has dogs. took in a stray while patrolling the city, named him Minas. Minas lived a long and happy life, and afterwards Faramir brought him a puppy who he named Ithil.

he is also allergic to dogs. insists otherwise.

his men call him “big brother boromir” behind his back. he pretends not to know.

once pippin called him dad and he coasted on that high for weeks

afraid of heights. will not admit it.

great with babies. would carry faramir around. his dad let him even though boromir was only five at the time, and faramir would try and wiggle out of his arms.

he whittles!!! or carves. works with wood. he made little trinkets for the hobbits in his spare time during the journey. he made pippin a little wooden dog and merry a rabbit because merrys kinda afraid of dogs. he made a bill the pony for sam after moria and was working on a cat for frodo before he passed away. it was in his pocket, half made. the didn’t spot it before he sailed away.

made faramir toys when they were younger- whole barnyard full of animals and some important gondor land marks. also a mini version of their family. faramir passed this down to pippin, who passed it down to his kids. it’s now a family heirloom.

dyslexic. faramir would read to him while he carved trinkets and such.

the fellowship goes out of their way to visit this shrine. he also has one in gondor, rivendell, and just outside of lorien.

boromir tried to teach merry and pippin wood carving once. pippins carving tools were quickly confiscated but merry learned how to make a boat.

merry officially took up wood carving after his death. he makes little boats for the hobbitlings and they have a race every summer down stream.

he also taught the hobbits how to make said boats, so when they’re older they hold the race themself. afterwards, they take the winning boat down to the graveyard.

boromir has a grave in the shire that the hobbits put gifts on, including said boats. it’s on the edge of the forest by the river. the fellowship all come to visit. some things left include: flowers, hot sauce, wooden toys, notes, homemade jam, pretty rocks, and some of farmer maggot’s produce. farmer maggot does not know of this.

#gondor #boromir son of denethor #boromir #faramir #faramir son of denethor #denethor #merry and pippin #peregrin took #meridoc brandybuck #the shire #lotr #lord of the rings #the fellowship of the ring #the fellowship #the two towers #minas ithil #boromir headcanons #lord of the rings headcanons #lotr headcanons #jrrt #jolkien rolkien rolkien tolkien #jrr tolkien #tolkien headcanons #tolkien #hobbits #boromir and faramir #boromir and his hobbits #boromir deserved better #gondor headcanons #middle earth

[skeleton-in-a-cupboard]

Reblog if you think Boromir would OBIVIOUSLY date a bookworm

#books #boromir #bookworm #boromir x oc #fanfiction #fandom #let me alone pls #headcanon #lotr #lord of the rings #gondor

[myceliumelium]

Gondorians seem to me like wimple appreciators. So here's my vaguely wimple inspired take on gondorian women's fashion. I think the Numenorians may have had a more full coverage deal going on, but Gondor was feeling spicy, so they just kept getting less and less practical and protective head wear and more of an aesthetic choice

#art #tolkien #gondor #headcanon

[tiny-tini-imagines]

Aragorn is in love with a female human reader

So, since i wrote some headcanons about Legolas being in love with a female elf, I thought about writing some for the other members of the fellowship too. If you'd like to read diffenrent character constellations than mine, (characters, races, franchise), feel free to ask, I'd be really happy about it.

Headcanons - Lord of the rings

summary: Aragorn is in love with a female human reader

time setting: shortly after Aragorn's coronation

(added: character art, what they would say to them, or about them)

Sunrise Conversations: In the early mornings, when the kingdom is still asleep, Aragorn and you would often sit on the walls of Minas Tirith, watching the sunrise and sharing quiet conversations about your hopes and dreams for the future.

Handwritten Letters: Despite your close proximity, Aragorn takes pleasure in sending handwritten letters to you, sealed with the royal seal of Gondor. He enjoys the anticipation of your response, no matter if its by letter of in person. (He writes you every day, if he ever has to leave you for some days or other way around)

A Willing Listener: Aragorn is an attentive listener, hanging on to your every word, showing that your thoughts and feelings matter deeply to him.

Dances in the Courtyard: Occasionally, when the court is not in session, Aragorn would occasionaly sweep you into an impromptu dance in the castle's courtyard, your laughter echoing through the stone walls.

Endless Respect: Aragorn treats you with unwavering respect, valuing your opinions and decisions as equal to his own.

Shared Journeys: You embark on long rides through the countryside, exploring the lands of Gondor together, taking solace in the beauty of the kingdom and the comfort of your presence. (You'd often talk to your people, especially after thw war and try to listen and help them as best as possible, people love to see you together).

"My love, every day I am reminded of the incredible strength and grace you bring to our kingdom, and to my heart."

Regal Courtesy: As King of Gondor, he still maintains the same level of courtesy and humility with you as he would with any subject.

Shared Responsibilities: While he bears the weight of the kingdom's responsibilities, he makes sure to include you in important decisions and trusts your judgment.

"She possesses a heart as courageous as any warrior I've known, and her wisdom has guided us through many trials. Gondor is fortunate to have such a steadfast ally by its side."

Respect for Your Independence: Aragorn respects your independence and encourages you to pursue your interests and passions, even as his queen. (His loyalty to you is unwavering, and he will stand by your side through any challenge or adversity.)

Healing Touch: Aragorn tends to any injuries you sustain with a gentle touch and skilled hands, his care and concern evident in every motion.

Understanding Silences: Aragorn understands the power of shared silences, finding comfort in simply being in your presence.

The King's Lullaby: Aragorn hums a soft, ancient lullaby to you when you can't sleep, his voice a soothing balm to your soul.

The Kings's Comfort: You'd often find yourself in his arms, after a nightmare and him whispering soothing words into your ear.

"I know it was a frightening dream, but I promise, I'll chase away the shadows and keep you safe."

Gentle Affection: His gestures are filled with gentleness and affection, whether it's a tender kiss on the forehead or a warm, reassuring hand on your shoulder.

Protector and Champion: He takes his role as your protector seriously, ensuring your safety and well-being are his top priorities.

"No matter what challenges lie ahead, I want you to know that I will always be by your side, my heart forever entwined with yours."

Laughter-Filled Evenings: You share evenings filled with laughter and storytelling, surrounded by a circle of close friends and trusted advisors, reveling in the joy of being together.

His Favorite Book: Aragorn keeps a copy of the your favorite book in his personal library, its well-worn pages a testament to how deeply he values your interests. He'd often read it to you, when you have troubles falling asleep.

Moonlit Picnics: On clear nights, Aragorn arranges secret picnics in a hidden garden, the soft glow of moonlight casting a romantic atmosphere over your intimate moments. He also manages to get all your favourite foods (other things), to make you happy. (Aragorn takes pride in blending herbal teas for you, each concoction carefully chosen for its calming properties and unique flavors.)

Quality Time: He treasures the moments you spend together, whether it's a quiet evening by the fire, exploring the city, or attending formal events.

Unexpected Surprises: He enjoys surprising you with small, thoughtful gifts or spontaneous adventures, keeping the spark of romance alive.

His Crown and Her Crown: Aragorn places a small, delicate crown made of wildflowers on your head during your private moments together, (also before an offical celebration etc.), a symbol of your shared sovereignty.

Heartfelt Vows: You would exchange heartfelt vows of eternal love and commitment, sealed with a kiss under the ancient White Tree of Gondor. (When you look at each other, there's a shared understanding that you are bound together for eternity, your love enduring through everything.) - Together, you create cherished traditions, marking significant moments in your relationship with meaning and love.

"When I look at you, I see the future of Gondor, and I am filled with hope for the days to come."

#lotr x you #lotr imagine #lotr headcanons #lotr oc #lotr x reader #lotr x y/n #lord of the rings #lord of the rings imagine #lord of the rings headcanons #lord of the rings x reader #aragorn #aragorn x reader #aragorn imagine #aragorn headcanons #aragorn headcanon #gondor #aragorn son of arathorn #the hobbit headcanons #the hobbit imagine #hobbit #the hobbit #jrr tolkien #tolkien #lotr movies #aragorn x arwen #arwen #fantasy art #lotr art #lord of the rings art #lotr fanart

[velvet4510]

What if…

What if Maglor not only lived on in the shadows into the Fourth Age, but also pulled a Boo Radley one day, emerging from hiding to save Aragorn & Arwen’s children from a hostile Easterling when they disobeyed safety rules and went walking in dangerous territory…

And in the aftermath, he looked into the children’s faces, and then he took them home to Gondor and looked into their parents’ faces…

And then he refused all rewards and celebration, and returned to the shadows. For he’d already received his reward.

He’d seen his boys’ faces in all of theirs.

And that was enough.

#lotr #jrr tolkien #lotr books #lord of the rings #the silmarillion #lotr theories #lotr headcanons #maglor #elrond #elros #aragorn #arwen #aragorn and arwen #and perhaps this earned him a spot #on the last ship #many years later #gondor

[sotwk]

I was wondering who are your fancasts for your headcanon world?

<33

Hiiii Quickie! @quickslvxrr

Am I right in guessing that your question was prompted by my reblog of your reblog of Charlie Hunnam's gif set? XD

Because if so, I will just say that I am very excited to have selected Charlie as my fancast for Théodred of Rohan! (Excited because I hope to start writing chapters of my Eomer x OC fic soon, which actually co-stars dear Théodred.)

I have a growing fancast list for the SotWK AU! I still need to get around to making an official and complete list, but since you seem curious, here is majority of what I have so far.

Apart from Reader Insert stories I write in response to requests, all fics and characters I create are grounded in the SotWK AU, so these characters exist consistently across and crossover between my stories.

SotWK AU Fancast List (a work in progress)

The Royal Family of the Woodland Realm

Elvenking Thranduil - Lee Pace

Elvenqueen Maereth - Jennifer Connelly

Crown Prince Mirion - Henry Cavill

Prince Turhir - Sam Heughan

Prince Arvellas - Rupert Friend 

Prince Gelir - Sam Claflin

Prince Legolas - Orlando Bloom

Crown Princess Itarildë  - Teresa Palmer

(later Crown) Prince Aranion - Bradley James

Princess Anariel- Gabriella Wilde 

Elvenking Oropher - Jason Isaacs

Greenwood Elves

Darthol (Gelir's birth-mate) - Dan Stevens

Olondir (cousin of the Thranduilions) - Jake Gyllenhaal

Rivendell Elves

Elrond - Hugo Weaving

Celebrían - Connie Nielsen 

Nimeithel (oc cousin of Celebrían & mother of Itarildë) - Rebecca Ferguson

Elladan - Richard Madden

Elrohir - Sebastian Stan

Silmarillion / First Age Ancestors

Glorfindel - ???? -still searching!-

Elemírë (oc wife of Glorfindel & sister of Elenwë) - Vanessa Kirby

Maglor/Kanafinwë - Ben Barnes

Velcálë (oc wife of Maglor) - Zendaya Coleman

Círdan the Shipwright - Iain Glen

Eäriel (oc wife of Círdan) - Olivia Hussey

Eärondir (oc son of Círdan & father of Maereth) - Alexander Skarsgard  

Laurinwen (oc mother of Maereth) - Lily Collins

Dwarves / Line of Durin

Durin III, King of Khazad-dûm- Hugh Jackman 

Frerin, son of Thrain - Gerard Butler

Gondorians

Aerdis (oc love interest of Boromir) - Freida Pinto 

Anarlas (brother of Aerdis) - Oscar Isaac

Imrahil, Prince of Dol Amroth - Eric Bana

Ivriniel - Isabella Rossellini

Finduilas - Monica Bellucci

Erchirion - Adam Driver

Lothíriel - Gal Gadot

Rohirrim

Théodred - Charlie Hunnam

Signyr (oc shield-maiden & Éomer's love interest) - Katheryn Winnick

Léodor (oc in Éomer's Éored) - Chris Hemsworth

Héothain (oc in Éomer's Éored) - Will Poulter

Haradrim

to be revealed OC - Pedro Pascal

YUP. I almost didn't want to insert that little spoiler of my upcoming fic, but I'm just too excited about fancasting the widely adored Pedro Pascal in my AU. It will be one heck of a character, too! I am SO VERY excited to create Harad OCs (Pedro's will be the main one)!

Thank you for the Ask! Although this list is still messy and incomplete, answering it puts me one step closer to getting an official fancast list done! :)

Just tagging people whom I think/hope might be interested in this:

@hobbitwrangler @scyllas-revenge @ass-deep-in-demons @emmanuellececchi @from-the-coffee-shop-in-edoras @konartiste @hippodameia @a-world-of-whimsy-5 @achromaticerebus @aduialel @asianbutnotjapanese @entishramblings @heilith @ladyweaslette @laneynoir @quillofspirit @stormchaser819 @g-m-kaye @mirra-kan @alwayssevvy @marsharmonicorchestra @laurfilijames @coopsgirl @jane0error @jezzibee @lathalea @cuarthol

Other useful links:

Introduction to SotWK

SotWK HC Masterlist

Fanfiction Masterlist

Fanfiction Request Guidelines

#sotwk answers #sotwk oc #sotwk headcanon #sotwk fancast #lotr #tolkien #tolkien oc #lotr oc #lord of the rings #greenwood the great #thranduil #thranduilion #mirkwood elves #gondor #rohan

[anghraine]

Addendum to the "what if one of Arwen's brothers chose mortality and the other immortality" headcanon:

I kind of love the idea of Elladan (if it's Elladan who stays in Middle-earth) just drifting into Gondor to visit Arwen when he's not rangering with the Northern Dúnedain/slaughtering orcs. But for Elladan and Arwen, even once mortal, a "visit" is a lengthy affair by normal people's standards and he becomes a familiar sight in Minas Anor for years at a time before he goes off again.

(Also, because I can make everything about my faves, I choose to believe his drifting also takes him to Ithilien, both because of the Elvish colony there and to aid in the defense of Gondor's border. It involves protecting his sister and killing orcs, so ... you know. And I love the idea of him interacting with Éowyn and Faramir, of course.)

#honestly either or both of the twins interacting with faramir especially is incredible to me #the twins are elvish and númenórean and noble and valiant and also i'm pretty sure they love the sword for its sharpness #so i feel like elladan and faramir would relate very well in some ways and not at all in others #same (though in different ways) w/ éowyn #i feel pretty sure that elladan would know a ton about healing and lore. and also swordsmanship. a weird but great brotp! #he's an honored guest obviously as the queen's brother and a virtually peerless defender of gondor #anghraine babbles #legendarium blogging #anghraine's headcanons #elladan

[themoonlily]

all couples have their fights and so do Éomer and Lothíriel, but the really difficult one was deciding which of them gets Arwen as the maid of honour for their wedding.

#Éomer #Eomer #Lothíriel #Lothiriel #Arwen #I have this headcanon that Éomer and Arwen are low-key very good friends #it maybe started with him being all starry-eyed when he first saw her #but developed into a genuine friendship because maybe they both felt a bit like outsiders in Gondorian high society #so they have each other's back and whenever there's something going on they don't Get they will exchange incredulous looks #on the other hand there is Lothíriel: #her father is among the most high-ranking nobles of the land #which would also make her one of the top women of Gondor #maybe she would even act as Arwen's lady-in-waiting #and if she did I can easily imagine them becoming friends #and Lothíriel herself becoming a queen might seek for Arwen's advice and support #also: Arwen is among the first to notice Éomer making eyes at Lothíriel (and vice versa) #Arwen Ships it and gives errands to Lothíriel that cause her to run into Éomer #and invites Éomer to events where he is likely to meet Lothíriel #also she will subtly praise one to the other at appropriate occasions #is Arwen the best wingwoman in the history of Gondor? you bet she is #conclusion: both Éomer and Lothíriel want Arwen as a maid of honour #headcanon #text

[sonxofxgondor]

Being a very outgoing and extroverted person, everyone assumes that Boromir has many friends. There's no lie to that, it's very true. Boromir has many that he considers a friend. From the people of Gondor and other kingdoms of Men, knights and nobles and the common folk, to the Dwarves and Elves and Hobbits just across the land. A wizard, too. But only one person has claim to the title of best friend by he. Or, at least, a title shared amongst eight, but is especially held by one.

Boromir has many friends, yes, but the best of all is Faramir.

#Shadow of the Past \\ Headcanons #(( He loves Faramir so much! #(( He'd do ANYTHING for his sometimes shy and sweet little brother #(( Faramir is the first to know all the secrets and always receives the first hug #(( Boromir *let me tell you how amazing and wonderful my little brother is* steward prince of Gondor

[goldandlights]

In full support of having cake and eating it, too;

gay!Faramir and bi!Eowyn marriage of convenience, orchestrated by Eomer who's like

"You, lord Faramir, need a wife to give you an heir and not mind the besotted looks you send our King. My dear sister needs a man who won't constrain her to house and hearth or mind the company she keeps. You should talk."

(Little Elboron still grows up well-loved though. Brought along to whever his parents go instead of left with a wet nurse, he can ride before he can walk and has disrupted many a council meeting with his happy babbling.)

#wild poly Gondor is now firmly my headcanon #bi!Aragorn and demi!Arwen had an open relationship from before some of the others were born #King Eomer is the much-burdened het of the group #read a bunch of fics where it's a Thing that Rohan is pro-lgbt while Gondor isn't #so Eomer I imagine as an ally in the way of publicly going #isn't it a SHAME King Elessar that some in your kingdom are so close-minded as to deny their fellow people the happiness of a loving union #and Aragorn is like YES I am DEEPLY SADDENED that SOME MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL would still hold to such ANCIENT and OPPRESSIVE views #he's King side-eye #i will jump any and all hoops to make sure Aragorn/Faramir can make love without being bothered by unnecssary realism #thoughts

[ettelenethelien]

Based just on vibes I'm strongly convinced that Pelargir and Minas Tirith have a very longstanding rivalry going on between them.

Pelargir is by far the elder of the two; it's been an important city even in Númenorean times and they will say so loudly to anyone willing (or unwilling) to listen. But Minas Tirith is the capital; and Minas Tirith has a founding legend (Elendil and his sons), which Pelargir lacks.

The rivalry in fact has some additional basis in the ugly historical events of the kinstrife, for that was when Gondor's center of importance firmly shifted from the South to the North, and this absolutely does not help things.

Meanwhile Dol Amroth which is much smaller than Pelargir, and by LotR times stands mostly with Minas Tirith on such matters, also has it's own rivalry with Pelargir, which they call inelegant and uncouth. Pelargir prides itself in being larger than the two put together.

(Osgiliath and Pelargir also had this rivalry going on while the former existed, supported by Minas Ithil and Minas Arnor. Now that it's fallen, Pelargir feels really unjustly sidelined for a smaller place)

(Nonetheless "Minas Tirith" is the City for a third of Gondor. Not for Pelargir, which is another basis for its citizens to call their rivals barbarians)

#my post #Gondor #Minas Tirith #Dol Amroth #Pelargir #tolkien headcanons #tolkien #lotr #lord of the rings #peoples of Arda

[thetempleofthemasaigoddess]

THE LORD OF THE RINGS HEADCANON

Boromir and Eowyn never met, but before Théoden succumbed to Saruman's influence, Denethor had attempted to propose a marriage between the two, to strenghten the alliance between Gondor and Rohan.

It would have worked horribly, for a series of reasons.

#The Lord of the Rings #The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings #The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers #Boromir #Boromir of Gondor #Boromir son of Denethor #Sean Bean #Éowyn #Eowyn of Rohan #Eowyn daughter of Èomund #Miranda Otto #Gondor #Rohan #Bellona's stuff #Bellona's headcanons #Bellona's Lord of the Rings headcanons

[skeleton-in-a-cupboard]

I have this headcanon for Lothiriel that she is multilingual and so, she learns foreign languages very quickly, and so she's an essential diplomate for Gondor and SO her love story with Eomer starts thanks to a visit in Meduseld for a mission about a transaction of merchandises between Rohan and Gondor.

#let me alone okay #fanfic #fanfiction #eomer #lothiriel #headcanon #lotr #the lord of the rings #lord of the rings #rohan #gondor #romance #relationship #couples #lovers #romantic #love story #eothiriel #story ideas #fandom #medieval #fantasy #medieval fantasy