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Children of Hurin

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This started out as a sketch drawing a dragon and I evolved it to be based off Tolkien's Children of Hurin. A very sad story but of grand scope. I love how everything ties together in the tale. The overarching theme on how our actions and the actions of others shape lives is amazing. An example of this would be Turin vs. his half-brother Tuor, both faced with similar decisions end up in completely different places. 

I realize Glaurung does NOT have wings =/ .... messed this up halfway and just decided to draw it anyways. 

Characters are (left to right): Turin (black sword Anglachel & dragon helm of Dor-lómin), Glaurung, Finduilas, Hurin (chained up & old), Húrin with the axe (yelling of course: "Day will come again!"), Nargothrond, Beleg Strongbow, Turin (taking his life), Nienor and the waterfall below. 
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Found this comparison of Turin and Tuor online and found it very interesting:
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Turin was loved by Elf princess, and consequently was hated by Gwindor / Tuor was loved by Elf princess, and consequently was hated by Maeglin (right name? I always get all the "m" names confused)

2) Turin gets cool, distinctive, symbolic sword and armor (Gurthang + Dragon-helm) / Tuor gets cool sword and armor (at Vinyamar)

3) Easterlings overrun Turin's country, and he turns outlaw after being taken in by the elves / Tuor turns outlaw for similar reasons in similar circumstances

4) Turin is closely associated with Elvish citadel (Nargothrond) / Tuor is closely associated with Elvish citadel (Gondolin)

5) Turin has his life orchestrated by a Vala (Melkor) / Tuor has his life orchestrated by a Vala (Ulmo)
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Super long post ahahs, as always thanks for all the comments and favs! Comment please, I love Silmarillion discussions!

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Tuor is actually Turin's cousin, not his half-brother. But great picture nonetheless!