Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie)

5 Feb 2025

I’ve mostly stepped away from Twitter (just need to hit that final delete button), but you can still find me here, on Instagram, and on Threads! 🌿✨ #LOTR #Luinellë #middleearth #lordoftherings

8 July

Let's build a giant recommendation thread. Every few weeks I stumble across someone whose work makes me stop scrolling and think, "How have I never seen this before?" So I'd love your help. Tag a Tolkien artist whose work you love or share a favorite piece of their work.

8 July

Executive decision paralysis is a right pain sometimes.

12 June

The talent of the artists in the Tolkien fandom is like looking up at the stars in the night sky, first in the city, and then in the countryside--you see some at first, and then the more you look, the more there are twinkling and shining so brightly. And they're all so brilliant!

Announcing our first confirmed artists for the Tolkien & Middle-earth Online Artist Exhibition! Registration is open now for artists, attendees, and anyone who loves Tolkien-inspired art (link in bio!); more artists announcements are still to come!

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From stunning landscapes to beloved characters and moments from across Tolkien's Legendarium, these creators bring Middle-earth to life in brilliant, creative, unique pieces.

Swipe through to see samples of their work that will be featured in our virtual art gallery, and join me in welcoming them to the exhibition! Follow their work here: @the.higgybaby @atlasofarda www.johncockshaw.com @nekroticism @miriamellisfineart

The event is coming together, and I’m excited to reveal the first confirmed artists! One of the things I've been most excited about while planning the Tolkien & Middle-earth Online Artist Exhibition is the opportunity to showcase the incredible talent within our community,

and I’m delighted to share some of these talented artists who will be joining us on August 15. These talented creators will be showcasing their work in the virtual gallery, alongside artist talks, community discussions, and opportunities to connect with fellow Tolkien fans.

10 June

🥔 PASS THE TATERS 🥔 “What we need is a few good taters.” If these taters have found their way onto your feed, help spread the word about the Tolkien & Middle-earth Online Artist Exhibition sites.google.com/view/bc-tolk.... #Tolkien #middleearth #Luinellë #LOTR

10 June

🥔 Register for the event 🥔 Tag someone who you'd share some taters with 🥔 Share the taters (this post) *Art credit goes to my go-to Tolkien artist, the incredible @mgcoco.bsky.social*

9 June

Calling all Tolkien artists! 👀

The Prancing Pony Podcast

7 June

A dear friend's recent post made me want to inquire... what is it you most like to discuss with others about Tolkien and his works? What is it you most like to talk about, to muse over, to pour over, to dig into?

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5 June

The Tolkien & Middle-earth Online Art Exhibition, hosted by @roac.bsky.social and taking place August 15, 2026, is now accepting registrations, artwork submissions, and presentation proposals.

3 June

I'm excited to announce the Tolkien & Middle-earth Online Artist Exhibition, taking place August 15! The event will feature a virtual gallery, artist talks, presentations, workshops, and opportunities to connect with creators and Tolkien fans from across the community. #Tolkien #Luinellë #LOTR

sites.google.comBree Crossroads: Tolkien & Middle-earth Online Art Exhibition

3 June

Artwork submissions and presentation proposals are now open. Additional information, sending in submissions and registration can be found here: sites.google.com/view/bc-tolk...

18 May

Proud #Tolkien community moment: I have a hard rule that you must ask someone before you DM them in my spaces, and watching my folks practice that more brings me joy. It's important to practice consent, boundaries, and giving people the ability to say no even in small ways in Tolkien communities.

15 May

Link is in my bio!

14 May

So I did a thing... Come check it out I guess? ... ... ... Actually please come check it out! 👉🏻👈🏻 Link is in the bio! #Tolkien #middleearth #LOTR #lotr

14 May

7 May

Random cute photo of my Ossë, the Storm Cat, play with his feet when he was a baby (he's about three now). Ossë the Maia from Tolkien's writings: tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Oss%C3%AB

7 May

*playing

6 May

Did you know your favorite Tolkien content can often take hours of shooting, reshooting, writing, schedule, researching, editing, and more? I know a lot of creators offer their time, efforts, and knowledge as a labor of love, sometimes with ways to support them!

6 May

But sometimes it's a nice, never expected pickmeup just to see someone has bought you a coffee (or tea or miruvor or favorite drink/snack!). If you see this (and are able), consider checking out your favorite creator's links in bio!

4 May

~ Grey Haven Raven Check-In ~ Today I’m... - Listening to: Tolkien Pop! Podcast featuring Dr. Luke Shelton-Tolkien, Young Readers and the Importance of Experience & Relationality - Reading: ...my Bree Crossroads emails finally #Tolkien #LOTR #Luinellë #middleearth #tolkien

4 May

- Watching: David the Ñoldo's reaction video on the turmoil between Elves and Dwarves - Playing: The Lord of the Rings Online 19th Anniversary Festival - Attending: the Tolkien Society’s Big Read Week Three - Admiring: Jessica Sheehan’s art of “Disa and the Stone Singers” as featured in Amon Hen

The Lord of the Rings Online

3 May

Just finished watching season one of Frieren with my two Tolkien movie night groups (most of whom it was their first time watching it and some of whom aren't big into anime!). Who all here is a Frieren fan or who has been meaning to watch it? #Tolkien #LOTR #middleearth #anime #Frieren

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@officiallotro.bsky.social

3 May

Rivendell Housing has arrived! See our newest neighborhoods in-game, set up your house, or learn more about this new housing here: https://ow.ly/l1cm50YTyBM

ow.lyRivendell Housing has arrived!Learn more about Rivendell Steadings, their debut this Thursday and how to access them!

Inspired by PPP Plays and exploring Edoras in @officiallotro.bsky.social today!

The beautiful, perilous, strengthening, deeply enriching community journey @themiddlepage.bsky.social is taking folks on is absolutely one worth joining, and right now she’s diving into “The Adventures of Tom Bombadil” over on Substack! #Tolkien #lotr #middleearth #LOTR

If you haven’t dived into this piece from Tolkien before or if you’re a huge fan of Tom Bombadil himself or if you love song and poetry and whimsy, you’re going to want to join in. And you’re going to especially want to join in because if you know Jordan,

who is providing a beautifully crafted soundscape to accompany it, you know Tom Bombadil is one of his most beloved parts of Tolkien’s works, and I’m so ready to hear the care and love he’s put for it in this soundscape. Join in here: substack.com/@themiddlepa...

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Ralph Bakshi

@ralphbakshi.bsky.social

New #LOTR cels are up! ebay.us/m/zVATIu

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TolkienGuide

@tolkienguide.com

tolkienguide.comGuide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley UnwinRelations between Tolkien and Allen & Unwin had begun to become strained as Tolkien felt that A&U were not open to publishing his work as he would have ...

#OnThisDay in 1950, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. Relations between Tolkien and Allen & Unwin had begun to become strained as Tolkien felt that A&U were not open to publishing his work as he would have liked, and during this period Tolkien was introduced to Milton Waldman of the (1/5)

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Anke Eissmann

@khorazir.bsky.social

“Journey to Rivendell” (watercolour, 2005) #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday

It’s so important to support the creators, pages, spaces, and friends whose work you enjoy... whether that’s sharing their posts, leaving a like, adding a thoughtful comment, or engaging in the conversation.

And if you’re able, consider supporting them more directly through places like Patreon, Substack, or a virtual tip jar.

The Prancing Pony Podcast

Leave me something beautiful from Tolkien's works, creations centered around Tolkien/Middle-earth, and/or the Tolkien community.

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28 Mar

Replying to @prancingponypod.bsky.social

Check out a clip from our recent PPP Plays LOTRO Livestream in which Hilbern the Hobbit attempts tightrope walking and demonstrates the popular in-game pastime of breaking one's ankles. youtu.be/kpaWMWA9Q60

youtu.beCan Hilbern the Hobbit Walk the Tightrope?YouTube video by The Prancing Pony Podcast Productions

28 Mar

Just your gentle reminder that it's okay to get burned out on community, talking Tolkien, and taking space for a bit. You're welcome back anytime; there's always a place for you.

28 Mar

If you're still putting your voice out there, adding to the discussion, staying the community, this grey haven raven is glad you're here and so thankful you're adding your thoughts!

Something lovely for your feeds if you have some time today or want some beautiful, carefully crafted, M-e inspired and transportive music! Celtic Prog Rock Musician Dave Brons has a new album coming out today, as well as a launch party he's holding online shortly at 3p EDT that I'll be attending.

*Whoops! It's 4p EDT, not 3p!

davebrons.bandcamp.comThe Fellowship - Album 4 Launch Party from Dave BronsLive Stream from Dave Brons.

davebrons.bandcamp.com/merch/the-fe... Consider checking out his work and supportive his endeavors, and let me know what you think!

25 Mar

Well it really and truly is that day of the year: March 25... Tolkien Reading Day! (It's also the day of the downfall of Sauron and the destruction of the One Ring, of course. That may be an important thing that happens on this day, too.)

25 Mar

Let me know in the comments who your favorite Unlikely Heroes are from Tolkien's works (can be in the Legendarium or outside of it), what you're doing to celebrate Tolkien Reading Day (if anything!), and what passages you're reading if you are!

It’s World Poetry Day! What are your favorite Tolkien poem(s) within or outside of his Legendarium?

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Marcel R. Bülles 📚💍🌋🎉

@thetolkienist.com

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TOLKIEN READING DAY 2026 📚 A global map of events 🗺️ 🌏 Do you have an event to add? Let me know! Doesn't matter whether it has already happened or not - I would LOVE to add it. maps.app.goo.gl/R5DZvr8PLDZD...

I wrote a small thing on Tolkien Reading Day events. Admittedly it's incredibly experiential, but then so is Tolkien Reading Day for me. I hope you'll take some time to read & share; I hope even more that I'll see you at one of the events happening either tomorrow or throughout the week. Link below!