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summa-awilum:

So this is a continuation of that one post which was about the massive cock-up that is the elves, men, and dwarves trying to parley. This one is about Bilbo, the Arkenstone, and how Bilbo and Thorin managed to fuck everything up even more—with help from Bard and Thranduil. Because that is apparently how things go. Like the previous post, this is going to divided into parts. First, the description of the Arkenstone, and what it actually is. Second, the reactions of Bilbo, Thorin, Thranduil, and Bard in relation to the Arkenstone. Third, the political maneuvering around the Arkenstone. Fourth, the introduction of Dain, and what Dain is doing. As before, there will be quotations galore—as well as cursing, general lack of respect for literature, ridiculously simplified parallels, and the occasional dirty joke. 

[[I’m sorry for how long it’s taken to get this done. Life has been rather shitty, and it’s been hard to (a) find the time and (b) find any motivation.]]

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summa-awilum:

This is a (very long) post about the massive cock-up leading to the Battle of the Five Armies. A cock-up in which everyone one (dwarves, elves, and men) played a huge role. Mostly because I’m sick of the gross simplification of the politics and economics surrounding the cock-up; also, Hobbit Fandom (esp. fanfics) has this huge thing for Thorin being ill with gold sickness, which is really arguable, but also totally not the reason for the cock-up.

This post is going to be divided into four parts. First, the characterization of Thranduil, Bard, Thorin, and Bilbo in relationship to treasure and specifically Smaug’s hoard. Second, the history of the dwarves and their surrounding allies in the Erebor region, and the effects of the loss of Erebor. Third, the interaction of Thorin’s dwarves with the elves and men. Fourth, the numerous confrontations at the front gate of Erebor. If this looks like it’s going to be pseudo-academic, that’s because, well, it is. I’m bored, and also I was rereading parts of The Hobbit today, while at the dentist. There’s even going to be quotations and potentially endnotes. Fuck yeah.

[Note: there’s cursing, as there always is when I talk; also, this is over 7,600 words long, so it’s—very long.]

[Also, I really fucking hate tumblr’s shitty excuse for formatting. Jesus fuck.]

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