Roäc the Grey Haven Raven (Katie)

@roac.bsky.social

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Connecting and directing the Tolkien Community both old and new to the ends of Middle-earth | PPP Host Herder | Mootwright Bree Crossroads Discord Server: https://ko-fi.com/s/7c63e651af Substack: https://substack.com/@breecrossroads

A green and gold graphic announcing the PPP Moot 2025 livestream. At the top left is the PPP Moot 2025 logo in green with white text. In the center, green text reads: “Join us for an Unexpected Livestream: a Manic Moot Marathon!” Below are the Twitch and YouTube logos in matching green. Decorative green vines with leaves and flowers frame the top right and bottom left corners of the design.
A digital graphic celebrating the 48th birthday of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. The background shows a ship with white sails and a blue and silver emblem, sailing on the ocean under a blue sky with clouds. Overlaid on the image is a translucent gray box containing black text. The text reads: *"Happy 48th Birthday to The Silmarillion! This book holds a very special place in my heart. It was the very first Tolkien work I read, the first season of The Prancing Pony Podcast I listened to, and I owe so very, very much to both J.R.R. Tolkien for writing it and Christopher Tolkien for bringing it into the world. The Silmarillion truly upended, changed, and even saved my life more than once. To celebrate today, I’ve gathered some fun activities—feel free to pick one (or many!): ✨ Share your favorite Silmarillion memes! ✨ If you’re a PPP listener, tell me your favorite episodes, insights, or shenanigans from Season 1 OR what you’re most excited to hear when Alan revisits it in future seasons. ✨ Drop a question or thought you’ve always wanted to explore about one of the stories. ✨ Tell me your favorite Silmarillion lore video or resource! ✨ Show off your favorite editions (or a whole shelfie—I love discovering new ones!). ✨ Share a photo of a place that reminds you of somewhere in The Silmarillion. ✨ Post your favorite quote or passage from the book! Looking forward to seeing everyone’s responses!"*
A stylized digital illustration of a scroll tied with a ribbon in the foreground. Behind it, a black raven spreads its wings while flying above water with a snip with a white mast heading out to sea, flanked by tall canyon-like cliffs. A golden circle and two sparkles frame the scene against a partly cloudy sunset sky.
A handwritten note on a torn notebook page, overlaid on a beach scene with waves and cliffs. The message reads, "Hey friends—Roäc the Grey Haven Raven here. After an unexpected hiatus, I’m slowly finding my way back. The past stretch has been rough—mental health scares, monthly threats and harassment from a "member" of the Tolkien fandom, the unseen weight of moderating Tolkien spaces, and too many voices (internal and external) trying to convince me mine didn’t matter."
Promotional graphic for the Greater Austin Book Fest. The top left features the Austin Public Library logo and text that reads:"Participating AuthorCentral LibraryApril 26, 202510am – 5pm"In the top right corner, there is a framed photo of a smiling person in a blue shirt holding the book Why We Love Middle-earth in front of a bookshelf filled with Tolkien books.At the bottom of the graphic is the event logo: a dark blue bird flying above an open book, surrounded by floral elements. Text around the logo reads:"Austin Public Library PresentsGreater Austin Book Fest"The design uses soft cream and lavender tones with dark blue accents.
Illustration of a regal, blonde-haired woman standing confidently with a sword in hand at the entrance of a grand, elaborately decorated hall. The towering double doors behind her are intricately carved with horse motifs and golden designs. Birds, possibly swallows or sparrows, are flying all around her, filling the air with motion and life. The architecture is ornate, with detailed patterns, gilded elements, and wood benches on either side of the steps leading into the hall. The scene feels both majestic and enchanted, evoking themes of strength, guardianship, and grace.
A solemn, ethereal woman with long wavy silver hair, partially braided, stands on a moonlit balcony beneath a starry night sky. She wears an elegant dark gown adorned with delicate embroidery and a blue gemstone pendant. Her expression is one of deep sorrow and contemplation as she gazes into the distance. The soft light highlights her pale skin and creates a serene, melancholic atmosphere. Stone columns frame the background, and a calm sea is just barely visible beyond.
A dramatic fantasy scene shows a towering sea god emerging from a massive ocean wave during a storm. The deity, armored and bearded, rises from the water with lightning crackling across a dark, clouded sky. In the foreground, a lone warrior holding a spear stands on a jagged rock amidst crashing waves.
An image titled "Tolkien Challenge" with a green background and gold text. It lists 30 prompts designed to engage fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works in a daily or themed challenge format. The design is simple, with the text centered and no other graphics besides the emoji at number 6.
A screenshot from The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) depicting a majestic, elven-inspired ruin in the region of Eregion. The image shows an open courtyard surrounded by tall, arched stone walls and doorways adorned with intricate carvings and faded golden designs. The architecture is elegant and ancient, with sweeping gothic arches and detailed engravings hinting at lost craftsmanship and faded glory.At the center of the scene stands a prominent stone statue on a pedestal. The base of the statue is partially surrounded by red-flowered bushes and small trees, their foliage a rich mix of crimson and green.The environment is bathed in a soft, ethereal twilight glow. The sky above is dusky purple with wisps of clouds and faint stars beginning to appear, adding a dreamlike quality to the scene. Crumbled columns and fallen spires rise from behind the main walls, reinforcing the atmosphere of a once-great but now weathered and overgrown elven refuge nestled in nature's quiet reclamation.
A detailed in-game screenshot from the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO), showing a lady hobbit mounted on a decorated war-steed. The character has short auburn hair and wears ornate golden and green armor, including a high-collared chestplate, bracers, and shoulder guards. She carries a sword strapped to her back and holds the reins of a large brown horse. The horse is outfitted in an elaborate green and silver caparison adorned with circular red and ivory-colored gem-like designs on its headpiece, chestplate, and saddle. The background features a lush, green forested area with tall trees and white canvas tents set up on the grass. Behind the trees, a stone hillside or cliff can be seen rising up. One of the tents has a wooden arched door frame and resembles medieval or fantasy encampments. Light particles or snowflakes drift through the air, adding a sense of gentle atmosphere to the scene.
A close-up photo of a page from The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. The text shows Pippin singing one of Bilbo's favorite bath-songs while taking a bath. The poem praises hot water, comparing it favorably to rain and cold water, and includes lines such as "O! Water Hot is a noble thing!" and "but better is Beer, if drink we lack, / and Water Hot poured down the back." A person’s finger is pointing at the bottom of the page, where the prose resumes describing a splash and Frodo's exclamation of "Whoa!"
A bookshelf with several Tolkien books. Prominently displayed is a blue hardcover edition of Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien, with gold lettering and Tolkien's monogram on the spine. The book has an illustrated slipcase featuring a mountainous landscape. To the right is a green illustrated edition of The Hobbit and another copy of The Hobbit with a tan spine. Partially visible on the left is a dark book titled The Children of Húrin. The shelf is wooden.
Green graphic with gold text titled "Tolkien Challenge." Below the title is a numbered list of 30 Tolkien-themed prompts inviting fans to share their favorites or personal connections to Tolkien's works. Prompts include topics like favorite book, character, place, quote, adaptation, food, music, hobby, and content creators, as well as questions about cosplay, misunderstood characters, and personal associations with Tolkien's world.
A digital flyer for The J.R.R. Tolkien Fandom Oral History Collection, organized by Marquette University's Raynor Memorial Library. The flyer has an ornate gold and navy blue design, with a header featuring the title in bold, decorative font. Below, a quote from The Lord of the Rings (Book V, Chapter III) is displayed. The flyer invites Tolkien fans to participate in an oral history project by recording brief testimonials about their experiences with Tolkien’s works. The goal is to collect 6,000 interviews, one for each Rider of Rohan who rode to Gondor’s aid. The flyer provides links to the digital collection, a podcast featuring selected interviews, and a scheduling page for remote participation. Participants are asked three questions in a three-minute audio interview.
The image is an invitation for a virtual seminar on Jane Austen and J.R.R. Tolkien. It has a parchment-like background with elegant, decorative elements in the corners. The heading, written in a friendly script font, says, "Hey there!" Below, the text provides details about the event: Date: Saturday, June 28 Format: One-day seminar on Zoom Content: A variety of talks, presentations, and community breakout rooms Hosted by: Bree Crossroads Purpose: Part of the proceeds will go toward a scholarship fund to help others attend Tolkien events In the upper right corner, there is a small image featuring a split composition: on one side, an illustration of an older man (reminiscent of a Tolkien character) in a pastoral setting, and on the other, a woman in Regency attire writing near a window. Text at the bottom credits the artwork to Miriam Ellis. At the bottom of the image, the signature "Roac the Grey" appears in an elegant, handwritten-style font, accompanied by a circular emblem featuring a black raven in flight over a golden background
The image is a promotional graphic for A Light in the Darkness Reading Day Event, a day-long celebration of Tolkien’s works. The background features a deep blue, starry sky with a parchment-like texture. On the left side, there is elegant golden text that describes the event, mentioning that it will be a YouTube livestream featuring readings from Tolkien’s stories, discussions, and fundraising efforts for charities supporting fire relief in LA. The text invites both longtime fans and newcomers to Middle-earth to participate in this meaningful community gathering. On the right side of the image is a detailed illustration by artist Matěj Čadil, depicting a Tolkien-inspired scene. The artwork is framed in a geometric pattern and showcases various elements from Middle-earth, including a swan-shaped ship sailing through the stars, a dragon in a volcanic landscape, elven ships sailing toward the light, Galadriel gazing into her mirror, and a determined hobbit holding a glowing sword. The bottom right of the artwork includes a small credit: "Art by Matěj Čadil." The overall design blends fantasy and celestial elements, evoking the themes of light, hope, and perseverance central to Tolkien’s works.
A quote from The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien is displayed in a medieval-style, ornate brown font against a semi-transparent parchment-colored background. The text reads: 'Behold! you are come into a peril greater even than the wit of Wormtongue could weave into your dreams. But see! you dream no longer. You live. Gondor and Rohan do not stand alone. The enemy is strong beyond our reckoning, yet we have a hope at which he has not guessed.' The background is an illustration of a grand, warmly lit hall with high ceilings and large stone columns, resembling the halls of Rohan. A figure stands near a golden throne, illuminated by a beam of light. At the bottom, there is a credit line: 'Art Credit to Jeremy Paillotin for LOTR MTG.'
The image is a meme featuring King Théoden from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, sitting on his throne with a tired, disheveled expression. A laptop and a desk setup have been digitally added in front of him. The caption reads, "Me at my desk on Monday morning," humorously comparing Théoden’s weary and overwhelmed look to how people often feel at the start of the workweek.
A humorous meme using a scene from the comedy series "Mr. Bean." The image shows Mr. Bean leaning over to copy answers from a person beside him. Labels are added for comedic effect: the person writing is labeled "Bilbo Baggins," Mr. Bean is labeled "J.R.R. Tolkien," and the paper being written on is labeled "The Hobbit." The meme humorously suggests that Tolkien "copied" Bilbo's adventures when writing "The Hobbit."
A humorous meme featuring a still from "The Lord of the Rings." The text above reads: "My sock: has a hole in it. My toe:" Below, the image shows Frodo Baggins wrapped tightly in spider webbing with a shocked, wide-eyed expression, referencing his entrapment by Shelob. The meme humorously compares Frodo's helpless state to a toe protruding from a hole in a sock.
A humorous meme with three panels referencing a scene in Fangorn Forest from "The Lord of the Rings." The characters Gimli, Aragorn, and Legolas look into the distance labeled with their names in the first panel. The second panel adds Gandalf's name as they react in shock, seeing him. The third panel zooms in on Gandalf standing with them, referencing the moment he reappears as Gandalf the White, reminiscent of a dramatic reveal in cinematic storytelling.
A three-panel meme featuring scenes from The Lord of the Rings with added timestamps and text:First panel (8 PM): Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee are standing together. Sam, looking hopeful, asks, "One beer?"Second panel (8 PM): Frodo, now with a resigned yet amused expression, replies, "Alright, one beer."Third panel (4 AM): Sam is struggling to carry Frodo up Mount Doom, referencing the consequences of having "one beer" turn into a long night of drinking.