Seven Stones and Seven Stars and One White Tree by shirebound
meckinock · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Lórien
It's beautiful how you've captured all the sensory details here. What a unique and beautifully realized perspective.
Author's reply
Thank you for your lovely comments. These were challenging POVs to imagine.
meckinock · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Hollin
Gosh, this is absolutely gorgeous, Shirebound.
Author's reply
Thank you very much!
Nilmandra · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Mount Mindolluin
I wanted to review this here, too. I really like this very unique perspective, from the stones to the stars to the white trees - all 'living' things, and in Tolkien's world they may well have been awakened by the elves at some point - and know which peoples pass in the land. I love how the white tree knows it is a sign of new life and will last long, while the elanor know their part is nearly done. And the stone will last forever, though perhaps it will again fall asleep. A unique and original idea, Shirebound, and a nice treat to celebrate the New Year.
Author's reply
I appreciate your lovely comments very much. The Professor's world is so infinitely inspiring, and I find myself thinking -- and writing -- about perspectives that I never thought I would.
Andrea · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Mount Mindolluin
That was beautifully written, shirebound, especially the last chapter about the White Tree! I also loved the title showing the "main characters" of this story :) Thank you!
Author's reply
Thank you, Andrea. This idea came to me so unexpectedly (and insistently), I just had to attempt to write it.
Raksha The Demon · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Mount Mindolluin
Oh, very nice! I love the inter-weaving of the influence of Arda's higher powers, via Gandalf and Yavanna, in the protection, nurture and flowering of the white sapling.
Author's reply
Thank you. This was the section I re-wrote the most times, and found the most challenging.
Raksha The Demon · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Lórien
A lovely vignette. The POV of the elanor couldn't be easy to write, but it seems very natural. The relationship of the Elves with plant life, from tiny flowers to the mallorn trees, is well-conveyed here.
Author's reply
Thank you, Raksha. I really enjoyed 'seeing' through these eyes.
daw the minstrel · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Mount Mindolluin
This perspective is just terrific, showing the connection of everything in Arda, even though it's a connection men often miss seeing. And it shows the length and depth of Tolkien's story too, stretching over centuries and continents. Great story.
Author's reply
Oh my, thank you very much. Everything is a part of "the great Tale", as Sam would say.
Agape4Gondor · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Mount Mindolluin
I love the qualities you give each 'inanimate' being in these tales. But this is my favorite. And I am most glad that the tree decided to gladly 'loosen' its hold on the ground! Hooray again! Great remembrances for a great day!
Author's reply
Thank you. I really enjoyed writing these, and I'm glad you like them. :)
Agape4Gondor · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Lórien
Hooray Hooray! This is very very nice. So Sam not only gets ground, but perhaps a flower or two? Nice job.
Author's reply
I like to think that when the Elves came to the Shire on their way to the Havens, they gifted Sam with many things... or scattered very special seeds as they travelled.
Agape4Gondor · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Hollin
So the Holly waits with hope. I loved this look from a different perspective. The Holly, however, failed to note the need for food that always assails a Hobbit! :-)
Author's reply
It *could* be from the POV of holly, that's true -- but I meant it from the stones' perspective. I fear that stones couldn't imagine a hobbit's true needs. :)
Pearl Took · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Mount Mindolluin
I'm responding to all of these together, shirebound. What a delight! Such wonderfully different points of view but I'm also certain these various places did feel the touches and changes brought by the Fellowship. Amazing! MEWD!!
Author's reply
Thank you so much, Pearl! I think all of Middle-earth would have sensed something new coming.