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An Alphabet for Middle-earth by Dreamflower | 9 Review(s) |
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Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 5/6/2007 |
I had forgotten about Radagast - perhaps one day he took Sam to Mordor and it had indeed turned into a garden - hmmm....do I see a plotbunny blinking its eyes at me? Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Yes, Radagast still had a good deal to do! | |
Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 4/2/2007 |
I've always loved Radagast's character - probably because he is in tune with Nature and wild animals. I've often felt that his task was to help heal the damage done by Sauron, and this was a wonderful moment - one I'd love to see you expand on some day *hint, hint* Author Reply: That's the same thing I've often thought about him--Yavanna *had* to have had a special reason for choosing him--and I don't think he was a "failure" in the sense that the blue wizards or Saruman were. Jodancingtree has already expanded wonderfully on Radagast's character--have you ever read "Following the Other Wizard"? | |
Inkling | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/28/2007 |
This is a wonderful baton-passing moment. I wish Tolkien had put in more about Radagast...I love his character! Author Reply: I've always been fond of him as well. I would have liked to know more of him--I am sure Yavanna chose him for a reason! | |
PIppinfan1988 | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/26/2007 |
Gandalf inclined his head. “You are not coming home with me,” he said sadly. “Your work is finished, old friend. Mine has just begun.” Wow...I had not thought of that sort of exchange bewtween Gandalf and Radagast. These drabbles of yours are bringing out all kinds of deep thinking for me, lol. Another excellent tale. PF Author Reply: I could just imagine Gandalf, going to find Radagast after all was over, and realizing that his friend still had much left to do. I'm glad if it made you think! That's always nice to hear! | |
harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/21/2007 |
Now, there is an invitation for more stories if I have ever heard one! *g* This rings so true to Tolkien. Radagast's true purpose is revealed. Author Reply: I just always thought there *had* to have been some reason that Yavanna chose Radagast, and I think she had a slightly different agenda than the other Valar concerning Middle-earth. Manwe might have thought he failed his mission, but I don't think *she* did. | |
A. Meril | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/20/2007 |
I like this one very much, Dreamflower! The description of Radagast is excellent, and that last line makes me all hopeful and joyous for the Fourth Age. :) Author Reply: Thank you! Yes, the Fourth Age is going to come in blooming! | |
Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/20/2007 |
Ah. Sweet. Does canon say what happened to Radagast? I know jodancingtree had him staying in Middle Earth and healing. Chicken pox are popping out all over on the youngest. *sigh* Author Reply: Not that I know of. I loved "Following the Other Wizard". Poor baby! Give her some hugs from me. I hope she's not too itchy! | |
Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/20/2007 |
I hope he made it home in the end. When he was ready. But he's right, really. He has a different agenda - not Gandalf's, but something more ... healing. And ultimately just as valuable. Author Reply: I am sure that he did. But his own battle with Sauron is of rather a different sort, I think. Yavanna had her own agenda, I'm sure, when she chose him--and ultimately, perhaps, even more valuable. | |
Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/20/2007 |
Oh, am so glad your vision of Radagast coincides with mine. Wonderful! Radiant indeed. Author Reply: Thank you! It just seemed to me that Yavanna's choice of him must have had an important reason behind it. | |