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If you use this tutorial to make a deviation of any kind, kindly comment below and tell me so. I'd love to view your work, :+fav: it, and possibly critique it, if you so desire. You don't have to credit me in the comments, seeing as I didn't actually create Elvish, but I really want to see if you used it. =D

This took me like, 2 or 3 days. But that's just because I'm distractable.

I also have this available as a Word document, if you want it for printing purposes. Sorry, the computer the Word document was saved on is LONG gone!!!

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References:
The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth by Ruth S. Noel
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

thanks to :iconradikian: for this fabulous workbook!!! I suggest comparing my tutorial and this workbook to get a more rounded view on how to write in Elvish! :) NOTE: The workbook is a pdf, just to let you know. Apparently this workbook has disappeared!!!

Elvish fonts found at [link] ... They're fabulous, but make sure you use the character map pdf that comes with it, or what you think says "mellon" will actually say ldfyywhw! And yes, that's what it will actually say.

If there is anything else you want to know, just tell me!

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P.S.- Want a REAL challenge?? Translate THIS! [link]

P.P.S.- I just noticed this, I messed up the example for Quenya, with the word "Elemmire"... The Tehtar are pretty much all in the wrong place. The "practice" example is correct, however.

P.P.P.S.- OHOHOH. If you wanna learn real elvish, go here, it's a great website!!! [link] ...or you can get the book The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth [link] by Ruth S. Noel, it's veeeery helpful.

P.P.P.P.S.- I like P.S... hehehe. Check out this website by :iconpurgatori:.

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I take requests/commissions on Elvish calligraphy such as this. Right now it’s free because I’m not a greedy person, but I don’t know how long it will stay that way. Please see my journal [link] for more information.

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Thank you to everyone for the comments and the :+fav:s! =D
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~faireblue May 1, 2013  New member
Could you please put the translation to the practice? I have read the Hobbit at least 6 times, and same with LOTR. Thank you do much!
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~LadyElka Apr 23, 2013   Traditional Artist
Wow, this is amazing! It means I don't have to keep asking my roomie to write things in Elvish for me anymore, at least! :D
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Mood: Joy ~Alleilin Mar 11, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
OH MY GOD. I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A TUTORIAL LIKE THIS!!!! Thank you so much for making this! I haven't gotten very far in my Elvish, so this could really help! :la: Can't wait to start learning :iconlawooplz:
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=snurtz Mar 11, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
hehehe no problem! It's a blast - have fun with it :D
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~Alleilin Mar 11, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I will!! :icontardboogieplz:
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~lilis-gallery Feb 6, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
Seriously, this is the best tutorial I've ever seen ! :la: Thanks SO MUCH for making it. I tried to learn Elvish when I was 14 (I had a whole sketchbook full of quotes and translations) and loved it, but I forgot most of it - unfortunately, it's not exactly a language you can use in your everyday life. :roll: But this really makes me want to take the time to practice and learn more ! It was so fun to write, I just loved to draw these wonderful symbols. Tolkien is such a genius ! (I'm adding "Learn Elvish" to my to-do list, and this tutorial to my favourites. You're awesome.)
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=snurtz Feb 7, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
squeee thanks! it's sooo fun - I have a blast with it ^_^
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Mood: Zest ~LaurenERTaylor Jan 28, 2013
this is amazing and i'm dead excited to start learning!
In the mean time, could you please translate this as I'd love it as a tattoo!

"Freedom, beauty, truth and love"

THANKS!!! :D
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=snurtz Mar 2, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
I'm sorry that this has taken me a month to get to, but I did it for you! It's on my tumblr here: [link]
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~richard-vdijk Jan 24, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
elvish rocks :D
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