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| Healing the Blessed Isle by shirebound | 15 Review(s) |
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| MikoNoNyte | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/8/2016 |
| Okay, right off the bat you have cracked me up big time! I had totally!!!! forgotten how family tree obcessed Hobbits are! LOL That they would spend so much time figuring out the who, what, where and how long ago of it before asking for the story is priceless! I also really had a heart-pause at Frodo's remark about Earendil's light given him by Lady Galadriel. That moment led to a long 15 minutes of mental review and I had to come back later to finish reading. Yeah, sometimes that happens; innit great? *grins* The remark about Mahtan trading his work for food and other wares struck me. I was listening to Prof. Corey Olsen (The Tolkien Professor) as he and his crazy crew were just rumming about Imladris. One of the comments that sent him off on a tangent (like when doesn't he?) was why there would be merchants and such in Imladris. After all it's a hidden enclave! But we all know even elves must eat! And here we are on the Lonely Isle and again, even elves must eat! and wear clothing and boots and a sup of wine now and again. So it makes perfect sense there would be trade in the elven communities, whether in Imladris or Tol Eressea! Oh now this is an interesting turn of events! Not just in action but in soul: Gimli feeling, seeing the Crystal Cavern as more than just gold or silver. He has truly been purged of his Dwarfish desire for riches (good on you Gimli!) and has enough sensitivity to recognize the tumult that has created this cavern. He is a wonder of a dwarf seeing a wonder of nature! And the story of how it came to be! OMGosh. Not sure if suddenly having volcanic action below is any better than having part of the island ripped away, but the ripping was long long in the past. It will be interesting to see how Gimli and even Mahtan interpret this event for not just themselves but for Elrond, Legolas and the hobbits. :) Lovely chapter dear Shirebound; your voice in Lotr and Silmarillion is a good one. Author Reply: Thank you! I did SO much research for this chapter, and learned a great deal. Gimli is indeed a wonder of a dwarf, and it's such a pleasure to give him an experience like this. I just love the idea of barter, and have previously written about trade fairs in both Bywater and the rebuilt Annúminas; indeed, why not among the elves in the West? The city of Avallonë must have a thriving marketplace, and it's fun to imagine it. I appreciate your comments, and lovely review. It's the 'give and take' between author and readers that drew me to try my hand at fanfic in the first place, back in 2002. | |
| eliza | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/8/2016 |
| Oh my goodness. what a lovely, lovely chapter. Your writing is so lyrical and poetic. I enjoyed how you capture the mutual admiration between Mahatan and Gimili. And as always the Hobbits get to the real heart of the matter. **giggles** love how Frodo gently reminds Lord Elrond to start at the beginning. excellent chapter Author Reply: Thank you! I wrote and re-wrote this chapter so many times, I'm just delighted that you enjoyed it. And I will never tire of hobbity banter and plain 'hobbit sense', especially involving the Big Folk who are their friends. | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/8/2016 |
| What wonderful descriptions you have given us, here; of Mahtan's home, the history of the sundering of Tol Eressëa and the crystal heart of its healing. And I can think of no better way to heal Gimli's sadness than to work with Mahtan in that space. Author Reply: the crystal heart of its healing... Oooh, wish I'd thought of that phrase. :) Gimli is a very special Dwarf, and he deserves as much healing as my beloved hobbits! | |
| addie71 | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/8/2016 |
| This is wonderful! How perfect for Gimli to be shown this place and be offered Mahtan's forge and workplaces for his use. This is just what he needs to heal. Author Reply: Yay, thank you. Healing takes many forms, and I can't imagine Gimli ending his days fading and without purpose, or any less than the vibrant, purposeful way he lived his life. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/8/2016 |
| Oh, my goodness it sounds like they are standing in a giant geode, what a unique and lovely place for an aged dwarf to spend his time. Feanor has a lot to answer for, if you ask me though Finwe is the root of his problems in his desire for more children, Feanor's jealousy of Indis children plays into it a lot. You can understand Mahtan's horror at the Kinslaying and all that followed. Will Gimli be moving in with Mahtan then or just visiting, it does seem that it would be rather a difficult journey for him every day? Lynda Author Reply: Wouldn't that be a fabulous place for Gimli to explore and find inspiration? I'm so glad you like this idea. It's fun and challenging to focus on Gimli's healing, not just that of my beloved hobbits. LOL, I'm still working out how often Gimli will be enjoying Mahtan's home and workshops, and how he'll get there. | |