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A Rohan Tapestry  by shirebound 20 Review(s)
PSWReviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/3/2015
I'm still trying to find out what 'the Mark' means. Heehee... :-)

Violin GhostReviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/11/2007
Ah, so Legolas was made to eat his words after all! ;)

I really like the way your words flow, and how enjoyable it is to read this story. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond sound beautiful.

Author Reply: Thank you. How I wish we all could truly 'see' all these places for ourselves.

Queen GaladrielReviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/29/2007
Oh, wonderful, Shirebound! (Exactly what did Pippin sing? :D) I especially love your lyrical description of the caverns, I could almost see it and hear the soft, cool drip, drip of the water.

Ha, and Legolas enjoys himself after all! Perfect! *grins*
God bless,
Galadriel

Author Reply: Thank you, QG! I don't know exactly what Pippin sang, but I'm sure it was lovely. This was a fun story to write.

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/29/2007
Typpical of Pippin to worry about people going hungry. You made me feel I was seeing the caves. I love Gimli's enthusiasm.

Author Reply: Thank you, Linda. It's a rare treat to see Gimli so excited, isn't it? I wanted the hobbits to experience these amazing caverns.

CuthalionReviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/28/2007
That scene in the cave is breathtakingly beautiful. Very, very well done, Janet.

Mona

Author Reply: Thank you so much, Mona. I tried to "see" it as best I could.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/28/2007
What a beautiful setting you've described, and I'm so glad that the Hobbits, and especially Frodo, also got to see it, and by the light of the Phial.

Yes, now the Dwarves themselves get to become gardeners, to see all brought to the fullness of beauty; Aulë must rejoice to see this of his children brought here; and Yavanna must be glad to see Legolas come to appreciate the great beauty of the place.

Author Reply: I wonder if that's one of the fundamental things Gimli and Legolas have in common -- both with an appreciation for living things, whether tree or rock?

Aulë must rejoice to see this of his children brought here

What a lovely thing to say! That would indeed be an interesting POV to write about.

AndreaReviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/26/2007
Frodo nodded. Transfixed, he gently caressed a translucent sheet of marble. It seemed familiar somehow, a silver curtain floating in a sea of music.

Beautiful chapter and beautiful language, Shirebound!

I loved it to see the caves illuminated by the phial of Galadriel and filled with Pippin's song.

And it is true what Frodo (or better you) said about Bilbo:

He’s the thread woven throughout the whole tapestry of our Quest.

Once again, the images you create are really beautiful :)

Author Reply: Thank you so much, Andrea. Our stories and imaginations are as close as we can come to being there in person!

harrowcatReviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/26/2007
“You would prune the rock!” Sam cried out. “Like with flowers and trees?”

“Aye,” Gimli said softly. “You understand.


I love how you depict each of the characters here Shirebound and the tconnections they are continuing to make with each other even here at the end of the quest.

Author Reply: Thank you. Gimli hasn't really had any chance to show (or tell) anyone, up to now, the true heart and inspiration for his people. In Sam I think he finds a kindred spirit.

Pearl TookReviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/25/2007
Your words all painted beautiful pictures! All with this beautiful ending:

“Look at that,” Pippin murmured. “I do believe he’s finally beginning to enjoy himself.”

The hobbits turned to see Gimli pointing out various wonders to Legolas. The smile on the Elf’s face was genuine and appreciative.


No Elf can resist beauty.

MEWD!!!

Author Reply: Thank you, Pearl. I do love the idea of Gimli and Legolas working together to beautify and restore the southern lands. A most fruitful friendship indeed!

(You'll have to define MEWD for me someday!)

:D

SurgicalSteelReviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/25/2007
This was every bit of delightful, and well worth the wait.

Loved the insight into Gimli - and Sam understanding him so well! And the phial revealing things, and everyone realizing that they're still in Bilbo's story... Just lovely!

Author Reply: Thank you. It takes one gardener to appreciate and recognize another, doesn't it? Sam may understand him more than any other member of the Fellowship ever did, or ever will.

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