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| Sundry Scrolls II by Raksha The Demon | 84 Review(s) |
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| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/24/2008 |
| Ah, what a lovely vignette! Aragorn, sitting out in the dark and cold and damp, watching over the town as the sentinel he is but still dreaming of a home of his own and the elf maiden he loves--you've painted that picture vividly and poignantly. I love the present tense--it seems to somehow drive home the fear he must at times have that he will never achieve his dreams, and yet he is not dismayed but smiles as his vivid imagination takes him far from the loneliness of the night. You've captured Estel--"Hope"--perfectly. And I love that you have him wanting seven kids! Author Reply: The present tense can be fun to use for the sense of immediacy it can give. Aragorn strikes me as brimming with self-confidence and strength, neither of which have been fully tested at this point in his life - of course he'd want to have seven kids with Arwen, just like Feanor, only without Morgoth and Silmarils and terrible oaths, etc. Thanx for reading and reviewing, Cairistiona (that's a pretty name!). | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/24/2008 |
| What lovely images of faramir and Eowyn in the moonlight. I lke the way both these ficlets link past and future. Author Reply: Gondor, and Faramir, have been living partly in the past for a long time - because they didn't have much of a future ahead; it's only after the Battle of the Pelennor and the Passing of Sauron that both could really bloom and grow and relish life again. But Faramir, with his compassion and historian's temperament, would not only cherish the valuable aspects of the past; he would never forget Frodo and the sacrifices the Ring-bearer made. Glad you liked it - I too enjoy the images of Faramir in the moonlight. Too bad the missus was there to spoil the view; but she insisted on coming along! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/24/2008 |
| This was lovely, I could just imagine Aragorn sitting dreaming by the fire. You share my view that Aragorn remained true to Arwen and kept on hoping. Author Reply: Aragorn is young here, I think in his 20's, before the great journeys to Rohan and Gondor and East; so he's full of fire and his dreams are fresh. It was fun to write him at this age, in a moment where he could spare the time, while remaining vigilant, to think of the future he intended to make a reality. Thanx for reviewing, Linda! | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/24/2008 |
| One would hope that the sundered Fellowship and those friends met on the way would realize that they were only separated physically from their beloved friend and not in heart and soul where they are still united. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Thanx so much, Antane - what a lovely thought! | |
| Khorazîr | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/24/2008 |
| This is a beautiful ficlet, Raksha. I like the idea of Faramir bringing Éowyn to Henneth Annûn, and consider taking their children, too. Also, I like his reminiscences of the Hobbits, and the reminder that even though the War was won, this happened at great cost for most involved, and in particular for some. Author Reply: I'm not the first to have Faramir bring Eowyn to Henneth Annun (Game of Chess, by Altariel, at Fanfiction.net, has a chapter where Faramir brings Eowyn to the refuge after the couple has endured some trying times), though this story focussed on different things. Faramir knows a great deal about hard-won victories and personal sacrifices; and he seemed to like Frodo very much and regret the necessity that he believed would kill him and Sam, back in Thanx for reading and reviewing, Khorazir! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/24/2008 |
| This was an absolutely perfect conversation, one that sounded like it could have been found somewhere among JRRT's own unpublished notes... Beautiful! Author Reply: Ooh, what a great review - I was worried about the dialogue; fearing that Faramir was coming off as too angsty, so I'm thrilled that you found the conversation notable. Thanx for the comparison to JRRT's own notes - that's put a huge grin on my face. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/24/2008 |
| This is just beautiful. I love the hints of how long it is until that goal will ultimately be achieved: *Bartho* Butterbur (old Barliman's father, or even grandfather?)yet he still keeps his vigil. And I love the way we see that *his* hope is his beloved, even while *he himself* is the hope of the rest of the world... Author Reply: I think Barliman is about the same age as Frodo, so he would not yet be born in the 2950's, when I envision this vignette taking place. I invented a father with a similar name, the Butterburs being an old Bree family. I'm so glad you enjoyed the piece - the play on words with 'hope' was intentional; what fires Hope when things are drear and uncomfortable; and what fires/inspires Aragorn...all tying in, buoyed by Aragorn's considerable and not unjustified self-confidence and youthful fervor. Thanx for reading and reviewing, Dreamflower! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/24/2008 |
| Oh, I do love this moment of comradeship between Pippin and Beregond. It seems entirely natural that at a time like this, a hobbit's thoughts would turn to food--and how wonderful that his new friend appears with it. I also like the idea that Aragorn thought to send him some of the heartening cordial--it's very much what he'd have done, if he'd had any to hand. (And he might have, if Elrohir and Elladan had brought any with them.) Pippin's resignation to the idea of death here is both so sad and yet still so hobbity--he's giving it up for friends, after all. But it would be unbearable if we all didn't know the outcome will be better than he anticipates. Author Reply: Aragorn knows that hobbits, above all the soldiers in the armies of the West, march on their stomachs; and he would know that the provisions are wearing thin, and think of the cordial for the far-from-home hobbit. I think Pippin would have welcomed the combination of food and friendship; hopefully both made the prospect of imminent Doom easier to face. Thankfully we do know that Pippin and dear Beregond will both survive and prosper - it would be horrible if the plot had turned out otherwise... Thanx for the review, Dreamflower! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/29/2008 |
| I just loved this.You capture Pippin perfectly.I especially liked their meal which had a very symbolic feel about it.A lovely piece. Author Reply: Thanx for reviewing, Linda! I'm so glad you liked it (particularly since Faramir and Aragorn don't appear); I'm always more nervous writing hobbits, and Pippin is my very favorite halfling, I wanted to do him justice. As for the meal, well, trust a hobbit to awaken to that ghastly landscape, imminent death, and start thinking about food. | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/27/2008 |
| That is a wonderful quote for either Eowyn or Galadriel. It is a nice touch that she is named based on the King's reaction to her (that is an old tradition and sometimes still followed--I knew someone whose father named her "Delight," lol!). I loved the image of Glorfindel shaking out his mane after the rainstorm and that he realizes that the prophecy will be fulfilled. The child quiets, then fearlessly gazes up at him and shakes a fist. Her perfect little fingers uncurl, as if reaching to grip the hilt of a sword. Very nice! Author Reply: I have always thought that the quote applies best to Galadriel, but it did work quite well for this ficlet too, concerning Eowyn's entrance. As for Glorfindel's hair, well, it seemed very natural that he'd shake it out; I bet he's just a teensy bit vain of that shiny golden mane; LOL. Glad you liked how it turned out; and thanx for reviewing. | |