#ASMR
Warning: There is a slight jump scare early on in this video for two reasons. First, getting shocked and then calmed down is a relaxation technique, and second, everyone knows that the best bit in the Lord of the Rings films is when Bilbo goes savage and gets mardy at Frodo ‘GIMME THAT ****ING RING YOU ****’. Ahem… anyway.
I remember reading letters between C S Lewis and Tolkien when they were chatting about the Lord of the Rings books and Lewis said something like ‘not another f***ing elf…’. Well, sorry Clive, but this specific elf got like almost zero screen time in Jackson’s cinematic version of LotR! So, I figured I’d give Glorfindel at least one ASMR ‘elf’ roleplay outing. Also, for whatever reason, I have created zero Tolkien ASMR content, which I feel I need to rectify.
In this fantasy ASMR roleplay the Elven knight (and seemingly re-re-re-rolled power character) Glorfindel of the House of the Golden Flower saves you from some random Nazgûl who popped down from Mirkwood after you escaped the siege of Osgiliath. It’s the first part of what will be a three parter, featuring the old bore Boromir and the painfully-absent-from-the-movies Tom Bombadil.
I made the armour out of some yoga mats and junk (you can find out more on patreon), and I also wrote the music. I’ll release the full ‘suite’ after the final video, so if you really like it you’ll be able to grab it soon!
Oh, and wherever possible, and with the help of a friend whose knowledge of Middle-Earth history and logistics is far superior to mine, I have tried to keep the narrative plausible within the timeline and geography of the Lord of the Rings books - this story being set slightly before the events of the films. That said, there’s a… well, a lot of room for error, so please be forgiving and kind of any mistakes I may have made!
Otherwise, there are plenty of up-close personal attention ASMR triggers, as well as a soft-spoken Welsh accent (because Elves are Welsh, all right?) that will hopefully help you to both relax and get your Tolkien fix. Enjoy!
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🎙 What is ASMR? 🎧
ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is synaesthesia of the soul. It’s a relaxing feeling, it’s a tingling down the spine, or it’s simply a sleep aid. Whether it’s being ‘held’ by someone you have confidence in, or ‘looked after’ by someone with authority, or just feeling ‘safe’ with someone you trust, it uses audio-visual triggers to enable you to let go of your worries and stresses - even just for a bit.
📽 What is FPC? 🎞
FPC (first person cinema) takes all the relaxing elements of ASMR but has much more of a focus on immersion and the suspension of disbelief. It’s kinda like being the main character in your own short movie, with popular figures you know and love, or entirely created worlds - just for you. There won’t be any visible mics or traditional triggers in these videos, and they will seem more unintentional than the usual ASMR videos - but they are unique and relaxing experiences designed to transport you to different places, worlds, and times.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for relaxation. Any views, opinions, or advice expressed is purely for the purpose of entertainment, and to induce tingles through ASMR. These videos are not a substitute for traditional medicine, therapy, or any other professional medium, and should not be treated as such! Take all the advice with a pinch of salt, and certainly don’t take it to heart. That being said, please enjoy them, benefit from them, and hopefully get those warm, tingly feelings. Oh, and it’s not for kids.