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9Jun/082

J. R. R. Tolkien Symbol

The J. R. R. Tolkien symbol.

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31May/083

J. R. R. Tolkien

Elvish Tattoo

This tattoo belongs to Donna:

The tattoo is written in Sindarin using Tengwar (Tengwar Parmaite font) and reads:
Eru cân vanadh nîn
'God commands my destiny'

- From The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien

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