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| The Time of Probing by Larner | 109 Review(s) |
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| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 7/22/2013 |
| I have thought that the reason Arwen (and Galadriel) saw Frodo's invisible wounds was because they had already seen similar in Celebrian and thus knew what cures were best. It's nice to see a recognized link between the two wounded beings here with the gem. I like to think Celebrian was a great help to Frodo in showing him that even though it would be difficult, healing was possible. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: When I first read the book so long ago when I was in my early teens I didn't know anything about Celebrian, and it took several readings of the Appendices and rereadings of the books to fully appreciate what allusions there were to her sufferings. In my-verse the Evenstar gem was a gift to Celebrian when she was a young elleth, and that it was designed to help balance Light, Song, and Breath for those who were in pain or disturbed. If that were true, then I'm certain that it was used on Celebrian in helping her heal from her poisoned wound. And I do suspect you are right about Frodo being aided by Celebrian as he faced his own healing on Tol Eressea. Thank you so! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 7/22/2013 |
| I really like the idea of adding yet another layer of protection between his spirit and the intent of the shard within his shoulder. Very clever introduction of Arwen's gem and the Ring's chain, and what a joy to witness Bill's reunion with his hobbits. Author Reply: Oh, I'm so glad you do like that idea. It must have been hard having to wait between the first probing for the shard and the second one, and if as we suspect that the Evenstar gem was one of healing or at least comfort, then I'm certain that Arwen was called upon more than once to use it to the relief of those suffering from serious illnesses and wounds. And I do love thinking that Bill looked forward to visits from his Hobbits when they could come out to him. Thanks so, Shirebound! | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 7/22/2013 |
| I love Bill. Thanks for the update on how he is doing. Author Reply: I do, too. Now, I'm waiting for Lindelea to tell us how he's doing in HER tale! Heh! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 7/21/2013 |
| This was nice. I love the role Pippin played in this chapter--nicely done to show his usefulness, as well as the fact that he's paid attention to things. But I must confess my favorite part was the image of Bill the Pony eating a sticky bun! *grin* Author Reply: I think we are all pretty much agreed that no matter how careless Pippin could be, still he was quite intelligent and observant, and would know in many cases that information he had could be quite relevant to the moment. And what pony could resist a sticky bun if it was offered one by Pippin? Heh! Thanks so, Dreamflower! | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/19/2013 |
| So they already know about covering the nose and mouth prior to surgery, interesting though I suppose not surprising for Elves. But why cover Frodo's? The poor hobbit, already torn so by the Ring, perhaps more out of concern it not fall into the wrong hands than lusting for it himself. What a frightening image for Sam to have at the end! Author Reply: Elrond had been a healer at this point for over six thousand years, long enough and more to realize that wounds that are breathed upon or have hair drop upon them are more likely to become infected, or so I'd think. As a result, I'm certain all healers trained by him would be advised to work in as sterile an environment as possible. In surgery drapes over the patient are usually arranged to serve as a barrier for the patient's breath as well. So, why would not the Elves, who were more likely to impose healing sleep or use a form of hypnosis instead of a deliberate anesthesia, probably use at least a gauzy layer of fabric on the face of the one under the knife? I so suspect that you are right about Frodo's feelings, although we know that he already was jealous of anyone who touched the Ring--mark his reaction to seeing the Ring in and on Bombadil's hand! And the memory of seeing Frodo reappear after the Morgul wound was administered most likely haunted Sam for years afterward, if not for the rest of his life! Thank you so, Antane! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/19/2013 |
| Poor Frodo and Sam and everyone there. You have caught the tension of these days perfectly. Author Reply: It had to have been stressful on all of them, trying to deal with so many coming to Rivendell at the same time and the sudden arrival of the Ring in the midst of it all, not to mention Frodo's condition and the question of whether they'd be able to do anything successfully to keep him from falling to the shard's spell. Thanks again so, Linda! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/19/2013 |
| I just loved these conversations with Sam, especially the one with Aragorn! Author Reply: I think that Sam would be learning a far greater amount Aragorn here than he had throughout their whole earlier companionship. And he needs to come up to snuff about what's going on in the outer world now as opposed to what happened during the First Age, which is the time period I suspect he's known most about in the history of Arda. Thanks so! | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/18/2013 |
| Excellent story behind the story we know. All of Rivendell must have been seriously upset by the calling of the ring. Author Reply: The Ring must have wondered to find Itself in the midst of such a number of Elves, or so I'd think. Therefore several of the denizens of Rivendell must have felt Its influence at least somewhat. Thank you so! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/18/2013 |
| Oh dear! Poor everybody! This is such a stressful time for all of them. I found it very interesting that Meliangiloreth could not hear the Ring once Frodo had hold of it. Author Reply: They have the Ring in their midst, and more Hobbits, all of whom are focused on Frodo's welfare, and the worry that the shard might do its own evil work in spite of them. I've always suspected that somehow unconsciously Frodo and Bilbo realized that they could quiet the Ring and keep Its attention off of other people in the few moments when It roused, and how that must have surprised the Elves of Rivendell! Thanks so, Dreamflower! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/18/2013 |
| What a terrible, awful time for Sam, and all of them. It's nice to know that Frodo won't remember anything from these days, and to see how much he trusts Strider already. Author Reply: Along the way Frodo had plenty of chances to realize just how focused on his welfare the Ranger was, and so I'd expect he'd develop a strong trust for him. And I agree--it's undoubtedly best that Frodo not remember what happened during those days he carried the shard in his shoulder! | |