Larner · 15 August 2008 · Chapter 0: Prologue
Quite the commission here! And they offer each one a blessing? Now, to hear them....
Eight Elven Cloaks by Virtuella
Reviews (87)
Linda Hoyland · 15 August 2008 · Chapter 1: The First Cloak
The language here is truly beautiful! I'm loving this story.
Author's reply
Thanks. I hope I won't let you down when it comes to writing about Aragorn's cloak...
demeter d · 14 August 2008 · Chapter 1: The First Cloak
...May his strength not leave him...Perhaps the blessing of this cloak was that he would recognize the gift he already bore in his heart. Again, most lovely!
Author's reply
Thank you for your comments!
demeter d · 14 August 2008 · Chapter 0: Prologue
What a lovely new story. Like Galadriel's other gifts, the cloaks are to contain gifts crafted just for the ones who wear them. You write with beautiful imagery, I felt as if I sat in the circle of maidens. I will be looking for more.
Pearl Took · 13 August 2008 · Chapter 1: The First Cloak
“And yet he must go on such a quest ... “ whispered Faenchiriel. There is great strength in Samwise Gamgee, as well as his gentleness and humility. He is my husband's favorite character in the story. Beautiful!!
Author's reply
Funny you should say that, he's my Dad's favourite character, too. Thanks for your comments!
Pearl Took · 13 August 2008 · Chapter 0: Prologue
A wonderful beginning, Virtuella! I can hardly wait to read on :-)
lj · 13 August 2008 · Chapter 1: The First Cloak
I reckon this is a brilliant idea for a story. It brings a glimpse of what is going on behind the main stories, and what roles little things play in those events. The description of Sam seems spot on and very much reminds us of why Sam was vital to the final quest. I look forward to the rest.
Raksha The Demon · 12 August 2008 · Chapter 1: The First Cloak
This is really lovely, Virtuella; a great concept! We rarely see any of the behind-the-scenes people in Lorien; and I so like this characterisation of Galadriel's handmaidens - ladies of power and wisdom themselves. And the language is wonderful. One tiny error that looks like a typo - One for an elf, one for a dwarf, two for men with the statue of great warriors. Shouldn't it be stature, not statue? I'm looking forward to the rest.
Author's reply
Thank you! 'twas not a typo, but my insufficient English...
Antane · 12 August 2008 · Chapter 1: The First Cloak
How lovely! Very true that Sam was more than nurturer of plants and flowers, for he had nurtured his beloved master's heart just as much. I love the blessing. His soul never did shrivel even if Frodo's suffered so who abandoned hope, but indeed Hope never abandoned him. I look forward to more of these blessings. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thanks very much!
Antane · 12 August 2008 · Chapter 0: Prologue
What a sweet, loving idea, to weave a blessing into the threads... Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 12 August 2008 · Chapter 1: The First Cloak
"May his spirit be fed by the memories of goodness and beauty, no matter how dark the shadow or how deep the despair. May hope grow in his heart like a mellorn tree, with strong roots and flowers untouched by winter.” This is a beautiful series already. I greatly anticipate each cloak as it is woven and blessed.
Author's reply
Thank you! I greatly anticipate how I'm going to manage some of them ... ;-)
shirebound · 12 August 2008 · Chapter 0: Prologue
These cloaks will be our part in the great story of this Age. How wonderful to be able to give your love and skill to a Great Story such as this.