In the Court of the High King by Dreamflower
shirebound · 17 July 2013 · Chapter 17
What a delightful surprise to meet up with Serinde and Thorongil again! King Elessar is indeed wise and merciful. These two will have learned so much by the time they complete their sentences, if they take advantage of all the opportunities they'll no doubt be exposed to.
Author's reply
Yes, they will have their chance. The question is: will they take that advantage.
Fiondil · 11 July 2013 · Chapter 16
Good to see this story finally being continued, Dreamflower. It will be interesting to see how the court goes and what reaction there will be to Aragorn's judgment. I vaguely remember the incident that's mentioned here but I can't remember where to find it. Perhaps you can add a note or a link to it so others can read or re-read it and refresh their memories.
Author's reply
It's definitely continued and (hopefully) back on track! I was dissatisfied with my first draft of Ch. 16, but after scrapping it, I had a few months of being blocked on how to fix it; now fixed and posted, I feel like I can move forward again. The story was "The Archives Incident". Good idea about the link, and I will edit that in!
UTfrog · 11 July 2013 · Chapter 16
Great update to the story. I am anxious to see what punishments Aragorn has contrived. Thanks
Author's reply
I'm hoping to get back to a regular schedule of posting, so the next chapter should be up soon.
Larner · 10 July 2013 · Chapter 16
Ah! It does appear that the punishments planned will serve to teach responsibility. I don't blame the two Men for being apprehensive at first--the new King is in great part an unknown entity, after all. But they are finding out he's their kind of King, I suspect!
Author's reply
I suspect they are. But even when one knows one has done nothing to offend, it's still nerve-wracking to be called into the presence of authority. And, as you said, they still don't know the new King all that well. But I think both of them will be pleasantly surprised.
eiluj · 10 July 2013 · Chapter 16
Interesting: one to do accounts, and the other to copy books (to be sent to the Shire, I suppose)? So glad to see another chapter!
Author's reply
Well, let's say the two of them will be put to work in those areas! So glad to finally get another one ready--I think I may be over my block for this story now.
shirebound · 10 July 2013 · Chapter 16
The only time that he had spoken with the King was that unfortunate accident, when he had locked the Ringbearer and the Ernil i Pheriannath in the Archives. Still one of my favorite stories! :) I'm so pleased to see an update to this tale, and look forward to more.
Author's reply
*grin* It's also still one that I had a lot of fun writing! I actually had a chapter long ago, but as I looked it over before posting, I decided it was awful--so I scrapped it completely. Then it took me this long to figure out how it should have gone!
Pegueng · 17 May 2013 · Chapter 15
Awesome... ;) I'm eagerly reading through yer archive her on Arda, and also of other. Thanx to yer posting "it takes a took" on FanFiction i found my way to Arda.. A veritable goldmine of stories.... at yer service ;)
Grey Wonderer · 2 November 2012 · Chapter 15
It's always fun to get a story within a story. Lovely chapter!
Grey Wonderer · 2 November 2012 · Chapter 14
A lovely meal and a discussion of their different ways. Very nice.
Grey Wonderer · 2 November 2012 · Chapter 13
I'm glad Berilac and Viola got a bit of time together. I love the romance between those two.
Grey Wonderer · 2 November 2012 · Chapter 12
Clever Aragorn! Hobbits and song just go together no matter what. Rather like hobbits and food. Lovely chapter.
Grey Wonderer · 2 November 2012 · Chapter 11
(Pheriain were good for business. ) LOL So true when it comes to food. I like it when the story is seen through Viola's pov. She has such wonder about her.
GamgeeFest · 31 August 2012 · Chapter 15
What a fascinating retelling of the goblin war. And golf already existed!
GamgeeFest · 31 August 2012 · Chapter 14
Dinner was quite the success! I'm impressed their guests were able to eat so much. And now it's story time. What a delightful evening.
GamgeeFest · 30 August 2012 · Chapter 13
Most kind of Mistress Poppy to allow Viola and Beri some alone time. They are quite an adorable couple. Sounds like everything is prepared and ready for their guests. Let the feast begin!
GamgeeFest · 30 August 2012 · Chapter 12
Aragorn is quite a sneaky one. I can just imagine what Faramir would have to say about this! Probably best that he's in Ithelien. Most curious to hear the sentence Aragorn has settled on.
GamgeeFest · 30 August 2012 · Chapter 11
No, six birds for eight hoobits and guests will not be enough! And I love that hobbits are being recognized for their courage, as is appropriate.
GamgeeFest · 30 August 2012 · Chapter 10
Poor Ox didn't get an invitation! I'm glad Niriel isn't going to be too hard on her husband. I'm eager to see how dinner goes!
GamgeeFest · 30 August 2012 · Chapter 9
LOL! Poor Calembel is going to have some explaining to do. ;-)
Author's reply
Yep, poor guy! And really it wasn't his fault!
GamgeeFest · 30 August 2012 · Chapter 8
How wonderful that Mosco had the courage - and not even in a pinch - to speak up and make his offer! It's great that all the hobbits are getting to be familiar with the King and Queen, which can only further Aragorn's purpose when he does eventually travel north.
Author's reply
Yes, Mosco's finding his courage, and it will make a big difference in his life. And yes, this is just the idea behind having the embassy! They must get used to this new King, so that there will be some who know him when he goes to his other kingdom!
GamgeeFest · 30 August 2012 · Chapter 7
Clodio has learned the hard way what wanting more than your fair share can mean. But at least he is sorry. Dago seems to still be missing the point, believing he's entitled to as much as he can grab. Viola and Berry are going to enjoy their time in the Citadel.;-)
Author's reply
Dago continues to miss the point, and will for the foreseeable future! Viola and Beri will enjoy themselves wherever they are if they are together. I am having so much fun with this couple!
Larner · 23 August 2012 · Chapter 15
Oh, but I can so imagine Frodo telling this story to Beri and the other children of Brandy Hall! And the enchantment of Frodo's telling stayed with him all this time! Yes, it could most probably have happened just like this!
Author's reply
I think so! Bagginses telling stories at Yuletide in Brandy Hall started Bilbo's first Yule back from his Adventure and continued on with Frodo afterwards!
Tigger · 23 August 2012 · Chapter 15
But Calion walked behind his parents, lost in a dreamlike daze as he imagined that great hero, Bandobras Took. Sigh...Been there, done that myself more than a few times over the years after reading a story. :o) I was in that state more than once over the last month actually as I read A Game of Thrones for the very first time. I had to laugh at Mom saying to a friend of ours who'd asked if it was a good book, that I was having a hard time putting it down during the Olympics, so that should tell her all she needed to know...ROTFLOL!!! I have loved everything about the Hobbits very first Supper at the Embassy. Although, I thought it was rather evil of you m'dear to give us that lovely, indepth look at the prepration of the meal and then...Not a nice Cliffhanger at all!! ;oD BTW...Have the Hobbits ever heard of Maple Syrup? There are Maples in Middle Earth aren't there? If so, then perhaps the next time Mistress Poppy prepares her Apple Tart/Pie for a Supper/Dinner they could try it over top of the clotted cream and the tart/pie? I've always had it w/Vanilla Ice Cream, but go w/what you've got, right? If you have a chance to try that BTW, it's sweet yes, but oooooohhhh so yummmy!!! It's one of those special once in awhile kind of a things. :o) So that's the real story behind the Battle of Greenfields. I had shivers down my spine reading it and it was indeed told very well. No wonder Pippin was able to find his courage, look at who he had as Ancestors!! I'll be reading this again and no doubt of that. :o) And now w/the Supper over and done w/, I do believe we're about to find out what our crafty and cunning King has in mind for Clodio and Dago's sentence. It does sound from the little hints that Dago's going to do something stupid and face the consequences, but I guess that's to be expected from someone like him. I can't wait to find out what happens next. :o) I had a *very* bad time of things yesterday healthwise, and while I'm feeling a wee bit better today, this has certainly helped to give me a bit of a boost. The fact my Sister, Niece and almost Four month old Great Nephew Parker are coming over to spend the night is also helping. :o) But they're not here yet and I saw this first, so thank you for the uplift. It did help. :o)
Author's reply
I've not read GoT, as I have issues with the author; but I can understand the feeling-- I've often become that engrossed in a story. Occasionally a chapter goes on too long, and cliffies are the result when I have to find a good dividing spot. I only do cliffies on purpose once in a while. So glad you liked my version of the Battle. I've only read one other fanfic account of it, but I've had this rattling around in my head for a couple of years, just waiting for the right occasion to write it. The King has an interesting sentence in mind, one that will put both hobbits to the test and see if they will comply or not. I'm sorry you were feeling under the weather; we've had a little bit of a tummy bug around here for a day or so too! I'm glad my post was able to cheer you up!
eiluj · 23 August 2012 · Chapter 15
Well, I was thrilled just to wake up to working internet service (hailstorm and local flooding after dark -- and did I mention that the downpour washed the just-applied spray off my poor sick tomatoes? -- then a couple of hours later the Internet light went red and remained so until I mournfully went to bed), but finding this chapter was the icing on the cake, complete with piped garlands around the edge, fancy roses to one side, and lettering reading Dreamflower's Hobbits). Great explanation of the battle and the circumstances of the invasion. There must have been a Ranger or someone from Outside to warn them, or the whole Shire would have been utterly destroyed before Bandobras and his group got so far north. And it makes sense that they'd have had help with tactics (here I must mention the flaming arrows). The Ranger's presence is a good explanation for the horse, as well -- and a battle-trained horse, no less! (I hope he didn't fall in the bog too.) The bog was a great idea. "Greenfields" -- I know just the shade of green. Typical hobbit humor, to name it that. Bandobras selecting his club of choice for the task.... And then finding there was a convenient sheath for it on the Man's saddle! And now we know what kept Bandy in the Northfarthing. Serious kudos, Dreamflower.
Author's reply
Aww...that makes me happy! I too have experienced that feeling when in the midst of disaster, I got new fanfic to read! (Like the time after Hurricane Katrina, when Grey Wonderer mailed me a new chapter of Elanor's "A Secret Gate" AND a bunch of new challenge stories!) I'm glad you think the explanation makes sense. I had to account for a lot, such as where did Bandobras get the horse, how did he know to go fight the goblins, why was it he, rather than his father the Thain or his older brother the Heir, who led the battle, and what on earth led rise to that silly golf legend? (And no, Balen did not fall in the bog. He was standing still, but the impact from Bandy's swing knocked Bandy off-balance, which is why he fell in!) I did a little research on bogs and moors before writing the chapter to make certain that my idea would work-- from the pictures I saw, I know it would be hard for me to tell the difference between a boggy area and one that was merely grassy! The sheath was probably there for the Ranger's sword. And I thought his use of the 9-iron would account for the "golf story". (In "The Prisoner and the Hobbit" Bilbo tells Sauron that his own reading in history indicated that golf preceeded the battle.) And yep, it was true love! Thanks ever so much for the thoughtful review!
Fiondil · 23 August 2012 · Chapter 15
Ah... a great tale and well told. Now to see what Aragorn has decided about the prisoners.
Author's reply
Yes. He will be pronouncing his sentence in the very next chapter. It's going to be very practical.