The Vault of Annúminas by shirebound
Janvpals · 29 July 2022 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
This was so so so lovely! The parts about the harp made me cry. It must be so wonderful and poignant for Elrond to see it again! The feels were just too good. I've been tearing through the entirety of your "Quarantined" AU story stash and it's been most amazing. Thank you so much for your beautiful fics!
Author's reply
Oh my, thank *you* for such a lovely review. I loved writing this fic.
Anonymous · 23 April 2021 · Chapter 9: A Cup of Stars
This is amazing! Your version of the ruins of Annuminas are intriguing-- though I fear my standards are forever wrecked from LOTRO's version of the old city.
Author's reply
Thank you! I'm delighted that you're enjoying this.
Ha23kEHum7 · 11 January 2016 · Chapter 4: The Hospitality of Hobbits
I feel so much happier now I unardstend all this. Thanks!
Author's reply
Thank you for reading! I very much enjoyed writing this story.
PSW · 18 November 2015 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
Yay, yay! I didn't think we would get to see Elrond w the harp, but I'm so glad you showed it! :-) I really liked this story -- all the beautiful scenery, and the singing (you don't often see the twins singing, I like that aspect of Elladan), and the whole underlying Kingly theme. Very nice! :-) Thanks for writing!
Author's reply
Thank you! I just loved writing this story. The gentle friendship between Aragorn and Frodo, as I imagine it in this AU, makes me so happy.
PSW · 18 November 2015 · Chapter 13: Gems from the West
What a wonderful find! Elrond will certainly treasure this -- so happy for him to have something of Elros's after all this time...
Author's reply
You're so kind to review. I never dreamed that "Quarantined" would spawn so many sequels. Every time I think there's nothing more to say in this 'verse a tiny idea is sparked, for which I'm very grateful.
PSW · 17 November 2015 · Chapter 12: Behind the Door
'I am come.' I gave me shivers... :-) Well, Estel/Aragorn/Strider/etc, seems the cat's out of the bag now... :-P
PSW · 17 November 2015 · Chapter 9: A Cup of Stars
*sigh* What a completely awesome day... :-)
PSW · 16 November 2015 · Chapter 8: Lake Evendim
Sounds so beautiful -- I could just picture it all ... but on the other hand, I would love to see it for myself. I also love Elladan's singing throughout, as Tolkien wrote so much song into the Elvish existence. I kind of think it would be wonderful to live in a world where actual song (not on the radio, but real singing-type song) was an integral part of life. I also did enjoy seeing a touch of tween crabbiness from Frodo ... :-)
Author's reply
Thank you so much for your reviews. It was such a joy trying to imagine all the sights and sounds of this journey. LOL, the very first story I wrote in 2002 -- "The Breaking Point" -- was inspired by someone saying that Frodo never got crabby in fanfic!
PSW · 16 November 2015 · Chapter 6: A Glimpse of Distant Lands
This was a great chapter -- I really like your take on Elladan, as just willing to kind of go along with whatever and be a laid-back curiosity for a bunch of hobbits. :-P I absolutely loved "his speaking voice alone enough to make the serving maid sigh". :-) I can seriously just picture it... I'm glad things are going so smoothly for them, don't know if that will continue but it's been a nice trip for all so far.
PSW · 16 November 2015 · Chapter 3: An Enduring Hope
Interesting ponderings for Elladan down by the pictures ... and it makes perfect sense that his thoughts would go there. Very nice!
PSW · 16 November 2015 · Chapter 1: An Elven Encounter
Wow, those hobbits are just meeting all kinds of people ... :-P I'll enjoy having Elladan along, and I'm sure they will too!
Eirinn Leigh · 18 June 2015 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
I'm so glad that Frodo's first adventure outside the bounds was so much nicer than Bilbo's first - and with people he liked and trusted rather than thirteen grumpy dwarves! I don't know as how it would really have worked as well with the story flow (in the trilogy as a whole) if Aragorn and Frodo had first met as you write it, but it is certainty nicer this way :) And do you know that the spell checker on this site is rather odd? It wants to replace 'dwarves' with 'adwares'!
Author's reply
Oh no, those sneaky adwares! :) I'm very glad you enjoyed this story.
Eirinn Leigh · 18 June 2015 · Chapter 9: A Cup of Stars
It just sends tingles through me to hear Frodo (or any of them) talk about the King returning when he who will be king sits right there with them!
Author's reply
Isn't that a great concept the Professor gave us? It's fun to know that even the hobbits were awaiting the return of the King.
ainisarie · 9 June 2015 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b2/83/75/b28375649564ad55cfe2e8902f4adc9a.jpg I am rereading of stories and thought you might like this pic. It is supposedly Elladan and a harp
Author's reply
Thank you, I do like it! I appreciate you letting me know about this pic.
addie71 · 18 September 2011 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
As you can see I've been enjoying re-reading your Quarantined series. I believe this is the last of them, but also one of my favorites. I love how you use Frodo's dream ability to help Aragorn find the hidden chamber (which he was obviously meant to find) and how Frodo starts putting pieces together after hearing the things Elladan says. It was a joy to find at the end of the tale how when he said Aragorn about being forgotten once he was king, that Frodo was really teasing with the Ranger and had come so far in self confidence since first meeting Aragorn. The Quarantined series is one of my favorite all time AUs. *hugs it*
Author's reply
Thank you, Addie! I wrote "Vault" as a finale to the Quarantined series because my wrists were getting so bad. I tried to bring everything to a conclusion and show how mature and confident Frodo had become. Perhaps someday there will be another "Q" tale, but I'm not sure yet. These stories grew and evolved far beyond what I ever envisioned for them, and the fact that folks -- especially friends -- enjoy them brings me such happiness.
nancylea57 · 2 September 2008 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
i think im about to try for the weirdest reveiw ever... all you grey will intend glitter,not all those who wonder are lost the old that is strong does not dither, deep roots are not reached by her frost from the ashes a fire shall be woken,a light from the darkness shall spring renewed shall be life that was colored, the crownless will regret all that dye. another way to go on a different conversation. i kept thinking about pippin and merry and sam bringing their children north. how much aragorn manages to reclaim of those kingdoms could be inspiring if we didn't already know what he overcomes just to be there.amazing landscapes you paint. civilization removed but teeming with life.
Author's reply
"deep roots are not reached by her frost" -- That's great. :D Thank you, Nancy, I'm glad you enjoyed this story. It was challenging and fun to write.
Tigger · 1 February 2008 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
I hated seeing it end, but like most great tales, I knew I would. Oh Good Grief!! Talk about a typo!! Must proof read before hitting Post button...Must proof read before hitting Post Button.... Sheesh!! *smiles sheeplishly*
Tigger · 1 February 2008 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
I am so sorry I've taken this long to review this, but what a wonderful ending to such a fantastic adventure. I hated seeing it end, but like most great tales, I knew I would. For Frodo to invite Sam and his Family to Bag End to hear Elladan sing...*sigh* I so would have loved to have been there to have experienced that very special moment. Same goes for when Elladan presented Elrond w/Elros' harp. To have something thought lost so very long ago being put into his lap must have given Elrond one of the greatest shocks he'd had in at least a thousand years. I can't even imagine how much having that harp would mean to him. Yet another reason for Frodo to meet Lord Elrond someday. So Elrond may properly thank Frodo for helping to bring back a very treasured family heirloom. I hope we get to see Frodo presenting his Aunts w/the jewelry made from those Opals someday and the same w/Elladan gifting whatever he would make w/the ones he took from the Chamber to either Aragorn at his Coronation or Arwen on her Wedding Day. I very much hope we get to see that happen one of these days... Trail of carrots for a bunny to follow? What trail? I haven't the foggiest idea what you could be talking about... *looks innocent in her corner* ;oD Thank you so much for yet another wonderful adventure in the Q Universe. But especially for that lovely image of Viggo as Aragorn covered head to toe in our birthstone. Just thinking about that brings a grin to my face. Yes, I know. Viggo would not think the same way. :oD Thanks again for another great story. When do we get to do it again? :o)
Author's reply
Thank you, Tigger! And as for the bunnies... you never know! I keep them all fed and watered, and occasionally one will leap out and sit on my keyboard until I pay attention. I won't be doing a lot of writing this year, regretfully, due to ongoing wrist problems, so... we'll see. I'm so very glad you enjoyed this story. *showers you in opal dust*
Lily Baggins · 27 January 2008 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
Oh, that was the perfect, perfect ending! What a fitting way to show Bilbo composing the poem we're all familiar with---I love the way you merge canon with fanfic. The entire thing was so happy and enjoyable---a trip Frodo no doubt remembered all his days. I felt so very warm and comforted while reading this... my RL problems just melted away. :)
Author's reply
Oh Lily, what a lovely thing to say. My very first impulse to write Frodo h/c back in 2002 came from a desire to somehow write things that might bring people the same comforting, warm feelings that their stories were giving me. *big hugs*
grumpy · 22 January 2008 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
Will Estel's bootlaces ever be safe. I can see the elves in Revindale wondering what he does to get them in such a state. So sweet of Frodo to be worryed about if the rangers have enough money. Elrohir has made someone very happy, with the return of the harp.
Author's reply
Ah, the Quest for new bootlaces! May Estel never have a more dire problem. :)
Antane · 19 January 2008 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
Sorry it took me so long to get to this - so busy! :( But thank God for the immortality of Elven memories! :) So that's how, hmmm..., that we know of this tale and these lovely people, or one of the ways... So nice to see Frodo happy and innocent (I know I sound like a broken record here). And that bit about Frodo telling Sam that he couldn't let the whole time end without hearing that harp - he knows his Sam's heart well. Man, if Frodo thought *this* adventure was tiring, he'd ain't see or felt nothing yet, but Sam and Estel will be there also. Thanks for a nice ending here! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I take great joy in "happy and innocent" Frodo. He deserves gentle, joyous adventures, and I know you agree! Thank you for your lovely reviews. :)
Cuthalion · 18 January 2008 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
“I trust his instincts, as I trust yours,” Elrond said with utter conviction. He handed the harp back to Elladan, and took up his own. “Sit beside me, my son, and we will see if these beauties remember how to speak with one another; let them now sing together as they have not done in far too long.” And so that night, and for many nights thereafter, the Elves of the Last Homely house rejoiced to hear music linking Age to Age, brother to brother, and father with son. For some reason this was what touched me most about this chapter. What a lovely, heartwarming masterpiece, Janet - and I'm so glad that I finally found the time to return to it and sing your praise! *hugs* Mona
Author's reply
Thank you, Mona. That segment was going to be the end of the story, but I decided to let the hobbits have the last word. I appreciate your lovely comments so much. I wanted to write a gentle tale, but as always, hoped it would have some depth... and a lot of love. *hugs you back*
Cuthalion · 18 January 2008 · Chapter 15: A Bit of Magic
“We all have different gifts,” Aragorn said, his eyes twinkling. “You, for example, have the gift of excessive impertinence, while I...” “...have the gift of excessive scruffiness.” Frodo laughed. “Estel, you’re going to be such a wonderful king.” Hee. Aragorn forever, I say! And what a lovely. cozy. hobbit-y return to the Shire! Wonderful. Mona
Author's reply
Thank you, Mona! There's nothing I'd rather write than happy, teasing hobbity dialogue.
Cuthalion · 18 January 2008 · Chapter 14: Aragorn
*smiles* Not only "fairer than most", but also quite bright, isn't he? And then, this: “There is something I want that can only be achieved by becoming king,” Aragorn said quietly. “I wish to wed Lord Elrond’s daughter.” “Elladan’s sister? The one who looks like Lúthien?” “Yes,” Aragorn said, his face lighting up in a way Frodo had not seen before. *melts* Mona
Author's reply
Awwww, thank you. And yes, Frodo is as good at solving riddles as his Uncle Bilbo. :)
Linda Hoyland · 18 January 2008 · Chapter 16: Forever and Ever
Thank you so much for this delightful and heartwarming story.It has been a treat to read. I very much hope you will one day return to Aragorn and the Hobbits.I love the way you write them.
Author's reply
Thank you, Linda. These characters bring me such joy, and I'm so happy you've been enjoying their adventures.