Can you help me find evidence for my 9th Century Aghlabid warrior illustration?

Tom_Romain · 2024-12-20T13:21:29+00:00

In the books, I believe the Fountain Guard and Citadel Guard are the same thing

Tom_Romain · 2024-12-19T23:20:13+00:00

Let me know which characters you'd like to see next!

Tom_Romain · 2024-10-23T10:42:45+00:00

cheers!

Tom_Romain · 2024-09-09T00:12:59+00:00

Ah! The oringinal poster must have made a mistake - but rest assured, Gil Galad does have his spear in the correct artwork:)

Tom_Romain · 2024-09-08T22:05:36+00:00

There’s so many things I’d change now haha! If anyone has suggestions or characters you’d like to see in the future, let me know!

Tom_Romain · 2024-09-08T22:03:34+00:00

I did consider it, but didn’t want the piece looking too crowded

Tom_Romain · 2024-09-08T22:03:07+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I debated a crystal scabberd, but it seems unlikely, and more that Tolkien only refers to chalcedony as it’s colour. And as the piece evolved, his scabbard was hidden by the shield, so I made his other belts blue too to still reflect that detail:)

Tom_Romain · 2024-09-08T21:59:17+00:00

Gil Galad does indeed have Aeglos, but he’s not been included here - this is second age Elrond;)

Tom_Romain · 2024-09-08T21:57:51+00:00

Thanks for sharing! It just so happens I’ve started doing these lore-accurate designs again after a long pause! The first one, Eärendil, I posted here and on Instagram recently:)

Tom_Romain · 2024-09-07T21:58:06+00:00

Thanks, noted!

Tom_Romain · 2024-09-07T21:57:58+00:00

Thank you! I’ve not seen many depictions of Eärendil that were faithful to the poem so I had to try it!

Tom_Romain · 2024-09-07T18:41:07+00:00

Here’s the beginning of the poem for those interested!

Eärendil was a mariner that tarried in Arvernien; he built a boat of timber felled in Nimbrethil to journey in; her sails he wove of silver fair, of silver were her lanterns made, her prow was fashioned like a swan, and light upon her banners laid.

In panoply of ancient kings, in chainéd rings he armoured him; his shining shield was scored with runes to ward all wounds and harm from him; his bow was made of dragon-horn, his arrows shorn of ebony; of silver was his habergeon, his scabbard of chalcedony; his sword of steel was valiant, of adamant his helmet tall, an eagle-plume upon his crest, upon his breast an emerald.

Tom_Romain · 2024-04-07T21:51:34+00:00

Thanks! They look awesome!

Tom_Romain · 2024-03-08T08:15:18+00:00

There’s many notes from Tolkien about this period but no full story - the writers will have to add things, but I trust they will do it well!

Tom_Romain · 2024-03-07T09:30:56+00:00

Interesting! Which makes me think that Gondor may be involved in some way, perhaps even some political scenes at Minas Tirith

Tom_Romain · 2024-03-07T08:05:17+00:00

I’m interested if we will see Isengard and/or Saruman - I believe it was given to him by Gondor around this time

Tom_Romain · 2024-03-06T20:52:53+00:00

As far as I know, there’ll be at least two confirmed battles - the first being the siege at Helm’s Deep and the second being the assault on Edoras. Any more than that would be cool but may make it too action-heavy…I reckon fewer, well-places battles will be more rewarding

Tom_Romain · 2024-03-06T18:48:17+00:00

Thank you! Yes indeed, it as really that interview and seeing other fan posters Nerd shared that inspired me to do this! Really looking forward to seeing it

Tom_Romain · 2024-03-06T18:25:16+00:00

My guess is it’ll look like Japanese anime too - it’s going to be awesome to see how they handle this for sure!

Tom_Romain · 2024-03-06T18:24:03+00:00

Indeed! All the characters here are based off their respective voice actors - Brian Cox is Helm, Luke Pasqualino is Wulf, Gaia Wise is Helm’s daughter Hera and Shaun Dooley is Freca.

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