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| In Empty Lands by Larner | 12 Review(s) |
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| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 4/6/2012 |
| That was a lovely description of the reforging of Narsil/Anduril. I like the idea of the song showing the historical context in which the sword was used before and the way all the races worked together. Author Reply: I've always felt that the war could not be won unless all peoples stood together against Sauron, so it made sense that this sword, originally forged by a dwarf and given to an Elf and then passed on to a Man would need the cooperation of all peoples, also, to be remade. And I have a wee Pomeranian pickpocket sticking his little head into my potato chips bag to steal crisps to share with his sister! Aack! | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/24/2011 |
| This is a most interesting interpretation of the reforging of the shards of Narsil, and a believable one at that. Author Reply: Oh, I'm so glad you find it believable! I was rather afraid it might be a bit over the top! But I can't imagine that they would not ask a Dwarf to aid in the reforging of the blade. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/23/2011 |
| A powerful chapter, with wonderful elements of magic and history. The involvement of the different races and cultures in the final re-forging is a great touch, especially Gandalf as the kindler of the fires. Great to see Gimli in his element, too! Author Reply: Thanks so, Raksha. Yes, I believe all the Children of Iluvatar would have been represented here as much as possible; and who better to help in the smithing than Gimli, or to kindle the fire itself than Gandalf? Again, thank you so! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/22/2011 |
| “That was quite a bit of work, and no mistake,” he heard the gardener saying That it was indeed! But it was also a magical moment when the representatives of the free peoples of Middle Earth added their voices to the song and helped to see the sword reforged. Thank you for creating such a beautiful and powerful image. Author Reply: I cannot help but believe, with representatives of all the Free Peoples there in Rivendell at the time, that Elrond would wish to see each and all involved in the reforging of Narsil into Anduril. Thank you so very much, Andrea. | |
| Teresa | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/20/2011 |
| I loved how you showed the reforging of Narsil and how everyone took part in it! I think that the singing gave Boromir a direct sense of what they all wanted to protect and restore; and heartened them against Sauron, Saruman and the Ring. It added to the conection between them all and the rest of the world. That's something Sauron and company would never want or even understand; and Saruman deliberately broke his link to others. Thanks for another excellent chapter! :) Author Reply: And I thank you so, Teresa. No, they're not likely to understand! | |
| Ellynn | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/20/2011 |
| Aww, another wonderful gapfiller. This is so beautiful. I've written a story of reforging Narsil too, but now that I read yours, I have a feeling that mine is so small and weak compared to this. Thanks for another great story! :) Author Reply: I can't say precisely why this alarms me, but it does. I hate for anyone to try to compare themselves to others, after all! But I'm so glad that this appears to have moved you so. Thanks so much, Ellynn! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/19/2011 |
| I love the idea of so many willing hands helping with the reforging of the sword, Gandalf lighting the fire himself, and the songs and blessings. And the breath of the Ring-bearer being part of Anduril for all time was a wonderful addition. Author Reply: Aragorn, has, in my-verse, done his best to forge alliances not only between the Dunedain of Eriador and various peoples throughout northwestern Middle Earth, but also among the various lands with whom he was negotiating, getting all to cooperate as much as possible in their joint interest in stopping the power of Mordor from becoming overwhelming. In Aragorn, Gandalf found his perfect agent. That all who had become Aragorn's allies--and thusly, joint allies--would cooperate in helping to see this famous, iconic blade reforged seems not only likely but necessary, a foreshadowing of the desired victory toward which all were now working. In the liturgical churches, we remember that the original meaning of spirit was "breath"--it was the Breath of the Creator that gave life to the clay figure that became Adam. So it is that the officiant breathes upon the Communion bread and wine in the blessing of them. That the breath of the Ringbearer might well be seen as necessary to helping to rekindle the sword of the Kings just seems so very likely! Thank you so for the feedback, Shirebound! | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/19/2011 |
| Nice to see another chapter up here! And hope this means you are feeling better from that cold. Interesting that mithril was poured into the sword and absolutely love the idea that Frodo breathed upon the sword and why he was asked to do it. I'd be rather light-headed myself after that. And of course, love Sam's TLC. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: I'd indicated that the original runes empowering Narsil were inlaid with mithril, so it makes sense that the mithril would have been separated from the steel and carefully made molten so as to form the runes for the reforged blade. And as I indicated above to Shirebound, I'm certain that already they might see Frodo as chosen by greater powers than themselves for his role as Ringbearer; in such a case I'm certain they'd wish for him to assist in the hallowing of the blade for its renewed purpose, as well as to represent the Hobbits in the process of recognizing its and Aragorn's combined purpose in leading the final fight against their joint Enemy. Am feeling much better, but will probably need to take the meds and use the inhaler for at least another week or two, according to the doctor. Having an asthmatic-type reaction after this last bout of flu was not something I'd expected to experience! Thanks again for the feedback! | |
| AzureSkye | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/19/2011 |
| I love the idea of all the Free People of Middle Earth combining to reforge the blade that will be wielded in their defense. Frodo's song was the most intriguing. The others I had half expected when the Song started, but Frodo's addition was unexpected, but the most fitting I think. Hallowed by a Hobbit and a Maia, this definitely is a sword that is restored to greatness. And then, after all the magic and wonder, there is Sam's plan Hobbit sense. Wonderful! Author Reply: Music and song have such a place in the world of Arda, having been there at the beginning to spark it all into being. I'm certain that all the memories of what is being fought and how and why, as what is being protected through the use of the sword, helped to bring Anduril out of the shards of Narsil. Thank you so, AzureSky! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/19/2011 |
| Oh my! Once more you have written a wonderful gapfiller, of the sort I think of as a "howdunnit"-- showing the details of how something was accomplished. I love all the details you show in the working. What a great job! Author Reply: Thank you so, Dreamflower! Yes, we must wonder about many of the details of scenes the Master mentioned only in passing. | |