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| From Wilderness to Cities White by Larner | 391 Review(s) |
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| Teresa | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/3/2011 |
| That was just right! I can see Aragorn meeting everyone's eyes as he tells them of his decision. He would have been sad that he was leaving them but knowing that it was the right time for his departure. He would also know that the kingdom would be in excellent condition with his family to care for it as he had done. And too, I think there would be a bit of anticipation at the thought of seeing Frodo, Sam and the others again! Thank you for this glimpse of Aragorn and his family before his passing! :) Author Reply: To know he will be able to be reunited with Halbarad, his parents, his former friends, Faramir, and so many others he's known and loved over the years must have been a pleasure to anticipate, even if he knows he leaves those present missing him. Thanks so, Teresa. | |
| Kaylee Arafinwiel | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 1/3/2011 |
| Poor Eldarion...he has so much to live up to, and losing his father this way, and his mother so soon afterward, will be very hard for him. But at least he has many friends around him to support him, and he will support them, too. Well done! Author Reply: Thanks so, Kaylee. Aragorn has made certain his son is properly prepared, trained, and supported to be the best of Kings for the reunited realm! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 1/1/2011 |
| Just delightful! Author Reply: I'm so glad you like it, Linda. Many of those in the army of the West must have competed to see if they could find a way to honor the Ringbearers, or so I'd think! | |
| Armariel | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 12/30/2010 |
| Awwww...love it! ~~~~~{~@~~~~~{~@~~~~~{~@~~~~~{~@~~~~~{~@~~~~~{~@ Author Reply: Am so glad that you do. Thanks! | |
| Erulisse (one L) | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 12/30/2010 |
| Larner - How very sweet. I have done a fair amount of sewing clothing in my life and it is too true - there is always use for fabric and half-made items. I love the needles and the history of them as well. - Erulisse (one L) Author Reply: I know. Have had a few projects that were finished years later for a different purpose, too, although I do crocheting rather than sewing, myself. More of the backstory on the needles is from my story "The Craft of the Elven Smith," which is in my "Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil" collection. | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/30/2010 |
| A very touching moment! I did not know that Legolas' grandfather died there, within sight of Mordor. So, in fact, this is a double victory for Legolas. He survived the battle and he took part in bringing the Ring to its destruction which led to the destruction of Mordor and Sauron. Author Reply: Oropher was one of those who led warriors to fight during the Last Alliance. He went forward in the attack prematurely, and was killed with almost a third of those who'd come out of the Greenwood. This left Thranduil as King for all of the Third Age, returning home with so many of those he'd marched out with left behind. It was undoubtedly a sad homecoming for all of them. It must have meant even more to Legolas, seeing this final victory over the Maia that his father and grandfather fought; and to have been part of the Fellowship, as you note, made it even that much more of a triumph. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/30/2010 |
| What a lovely idea to honour those poor souls. Author Reply: To see victory where his grandfather fell so long ago--it must have been a vindication of all that Oropher had fought and worked for all his life! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/29/2010 |
| Can I just say Awwwwwww!? You know I love Faramir/Aragorn friendship scenes, and this is so perfect. It figures that Aragorn would want to spread the happiness around on his wedding day, and also be concerned with Faramir as his Steward and former patient... Author Reply: Actually, this was set on the day on which Eowyn and Faramir were handfasted in Meduseld, so I think particularly on this day Aragorn would be wishing them especially well! Am so glad it pleases you so! | |
| Kaylee Arafinwiel | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/29/2010 |
| O Larner, how exquisite...I loved every word. Such a mixture of sorrow and hope...I'd nearly forgotten that of course, Legolas had fought here in the same place his grandfather had fallen... ...Good grief, I wonder what Thranduil did to Elrond when he found out?! But I'm so glad that Legolas found his moment of connection and told them that the war was finally won for good. Kaylee Author Reply: There was a story up for a MEFA in which Thranduil has a moment of foresight in which he sees Legolas standing before the Black Gate fighting even as Thranduil and his father and their people had, and wonders in shock as to why it is merely to do again in the future, and that sort of inspired this one. Legolas knows his father and grandfather fought here themselves, and that here is where Oropher died. How glad he must have been to be able to relate to them that the long fight was finally won once and for all! | |
| Ellynn | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/29/2010 |
| Oh, such a wonderful story! It is not a surprise that Legolas is thinking of the past battle and his kin. His thoughts and words are so sad and touching, and yet they bear a hint of hope, as Sauron is finally defeated and will not return. Beautifully written! Author Reply: His grandfather died here, after all, and was most likely buried where the Dead Marshes are now. He must have felt a special sense of triumph knowing that the foe his grandfather and father fought so long is now gone for good, and must know a sense of vindication for Oropher especially. How much he must have anticipated telling them of that final battle and seeing Barad-dur fall at last! Thank you! | |