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| Sundry Scrolls II by Raksha The Demon | 86 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 9/16/2008 |
| It would seem strange to see such ones given deference at the feast! And he is bade to come up to the main table with King and his companions. Love the "Which name?"! Author Reply: By this point, Faramir would have had an idea of at least a few of the names used by his new king; and I do think he has enough of a sense of humor to ask such a question, as the strangeness fades a bit. Thanx for reading and reviewing, Larner! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 9/16/2008 |
| The King would have his Steward close at hand, and Aragorn would welcome another friend at his table. A wonderful ficlet Raksha and highly appropriate for Linda. Happy birthday Linda! Author Reply: Thanx much for reading and reviewing, harrowcat; I do think that a strong friendship would have developed between Aragorn and Faramir; Tolkien set it up so well; and Aragorn would have, at this time, respected and liked his Steward. | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 9/16/2008 |
| Simply lovely! Thank you Author Reply: Thanx for the enthusiastic review, UTfrog; I'm glad you liked the piece. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 9/15/2008 |
| This is just beautiful !THank you for such a lovely present, which I am printing out to treasure. I loved Faramir's uncertainty and Aragorn's kindness to him,while the comment about the names was priceless!It is good to see that Halbarad has a son and Faramir sits next to his lady. Author Reply: So glad you liked your prezzie; and thanx for reviewing. While I believe that Faramir was self-sufficient enough to have found a seat at another table, I think that a sudden feeling of alienation and distance at seeing a familiar setting so changed, was natural. I think Aragorn was enjoying able to shower his friends with kindness, and relax; and he wanted Faramir to feel as welcome as he felt Denethor's son to be... I am not the first fanfic writer to give Halbarad a son, I thought that at least one of Halbarad's sons (or possibly grandsons) would have accompanied him south with the Grey Company... Faramir and I had to slip in the question about Aragorn's names! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 8/21/2008 |
| The forest has claimed him, and so he should be named. This is a delightful scene. :) Author Reply: Thanx for reviewing, Shirebound! I had fun writing the scene, and imagining Thranduil and Mrs. Thranduil and Baby Greenleaf. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/21/2008 |
| Very beautifully written, Raksha! I hadn't thought before of tight rations, a sore trial even for a toughened hobbit like Pippin is by this point in the story. Author Reply: Oops; how did I miss this review? Thanx for reading and commenting, Pearl. Yes, it would probably be more depressing for Pippin to miss a good breakfast than to face a battalion of Uruk-hai; but he's grown up enough to endure both. | |
| phyloxena | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 8/21/2008 |
| You did it! Chilling. You conveyed the sense of great rush: once he didn't stop to ponder all consequences, it all rolls down. Author Reply: I'm pleased that you found the piece chilling, that's what I was aiming for. Darned good thing that it didn't happen in Tolkien's true timeline, right?! Thanx for the review, phyloxena! | |
| Khorazīr | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 8/19/2008 |
| Oooh, this is sweet -- especially after the two much more serious ficlets. But this cheerful little tale reflects Legolas' character very well. Author Reply: Thanx Khorazir, I really needed to post something cheerful after putting Denethor and Faramir through AU h*ll. Thanx for reading and reviewing the tale of Legolas' naming day! | |
| Khorazīr | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 8/19/2008 |
| It's interesting to see Denethor as a long-awaited and much-loved baby, especially in the knowledge of the fact that in later years, Ecthelion seems to have prefered Thorongil to his own son. Another excellent piece, Raksha. Author Reply: I'm sure Denethor was long awaited, and probably much loved. I often wonder if Ecthelion found Denethor the child, or young boy, harder to deal with than Denethor the much-loved baby; since I see them as very different sorts of men. Thanx for reading and commenting, Khorazir. | |
| Khorazīr | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 8/19/2008 |
| I'm sure there are many AU stories out there of what might have happened had Faramir taken the Ring. I haven't read them, and I don't think I will now, because this one has been so good -- and scary. Especially the bit about him losing his compassion -- it's like him losing an integral part of himself. Very well written! Author Reply: We know that Gondor, and possibly other places could be in for dangerous times if Faramir loses his compassion; Faramir would be quite a nasty customer without it. I think my alltime favorite X-Takes-The-Ring AU tale was one where Shelob took the bauble; I can't remember where I saw it, but it was good and scary. Thanx much for reading and reviewing, Khorazir! | |