The fact that Tolkien realized he’d created inconsistency for LotR with the first published version of The Hobbit and then retconned it with the in universe explanation of “Bilbo is a liar,” is never going to stop being both equal parts brilliant and funny.
The front door of Bag End in my webcomic adaptation of The Hobbit, as seen in Chapter 1 vs Chapter 18 :). It turns out your art style changes a lot when you draw a webcomic. (I love painting Ghibli-inspired backgrounds!)
Chapter 18 hasn’t been posted publicly yet, but you can view the first several pages (along with other art) on my Patreon.
War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Númenor; and I would have her loved for her memory, her ancientry, her beauty, and her present wisdom. Not feared, save as men may fear the dignity of a man, old and wise.
So, Tolkien fans, what are we doing for Farawyn Day? On March 20th, Faramir meets Éowyn in the Houses of Healing. They deserve a celebration, if you ask me. Farawyn Nation, rise up!
Remember that when they’re massively dehydrated and unsure if Mordor’s water is poisonous, Sam offers to take the risk by drinking the water alone first to spare Frodo…but Frodo immediately shuts down the idea and insists that they both drink it, so that they both will face whatever harm that water brings, together. Those are two hobbits in love.