On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake by Virtuella
Larner · 11 January 2011 · Chapter 1: On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake
"And maybe there can find a land where both our hearts can rest." It does sound as if the Ents and the Entwives might do so here, by the shores of this turquoise lake. I would love to see Fimbrethil and Fangorn together again, I know! And it does sound a beautiful place!
Author's reply
Thank you! I vaguely had a Central Asian/sub-Himalayan setting in mind.
Lady Bluejay · 9 January 2011 · Chapter 1: On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake
Wonderful descriptions in this. Great you found the Entwives - I like happy endings so I will imagine at least a few of them got back together.LBJ
Author's reply
Thank you!
Ellynn · 9 January 2011 · Chapter 1: On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake
Wonderful, bitter-sweet, lovely tale. I hope the ents will join to their ladies. Beautifully written.
Author's reply
Thank you!
Linda Hoyland · 9 January 2011 · Chapter 1: On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake
What a beautiful poetic and bittersweet story.
Author's reply
Thank you!
Celeritas · 8 January 2011 · Chapter 1: On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake
Virtuella, this story is simply marvellous. Not too many people take on the Entwives, and when they do, I normally see it in the context of "Oh, here's a Fourth Age Questy Epic; what loose ends did Tolkien leave?" I've never seen anyone take it on from the perspective of those whose perspective ought to be taken the most. I loved the way you described the Entwives' method of agriculture, and how this mellowing enabled the possibilities of reconciliation at the end (and just possibilities, too!). And I loved how you framed the larger story of reconciliation within the intensely personal tale of Elderberry and Hawthorn. This was really a delight to read; thank you!
Author's reply
Thank you! I wonder about Entish agriculture (and have deliberately glossed it over in this tale), because I gather from Tolkien that Ents live exclusively on their Ent draughts, so what use have they for agriculture?
shirebound · 8 January 2011 · Chapter 1: On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake
So the king’s men were sent back bearing this message: that the Entwives were alive and well and awaiting the Ents in a country so beautiful and abundant, so wild and vigorous that it could be home for all of them. There was clear water and clear sky, there were lush forests and sweet meadows. There were Entings, and more, perhaps, to come. This is a lovely story. Thank you for finding the Entwives!
Author's reply
Thank you, we aim to please. :)
curiouswombat · 8 January 2011 · Chapter 1: On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake
What a beautifully written history for the Entwives - I would like to think the Ents decide that at least one or two might venture forth to visit their wives of old.
Author's reply
Who knows? They may or may not. Thanks for reviewing. :)
Elena Tiriel · 8 January 2011 · Chapter 1: On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake
What a delightful tale, Virtuella! You have a gift for description that paints vivid pictures in the mind's eye. Thank you for sharing it with us! - Barbara
Author's reply
Thank you. I do rather like to write scenery descriptions.