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Eight Elven Cloaks  by Virtuella 9 Review(s)
Baggins BabeReviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/3/2008
Young and foolish he may have been but Pippin did truly grow to meet the threat. I think these chapters are wonderful - the Elf maiden sewing each cloak is so perfectly suited to make that particular one, and the language and imagery are beautiful.

Author Reply: Thanks for your comments, I'm glad you enjoy the story.

Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/31/2008
(As the shadow grows, so let him grow able to meet it.”) These words fit so very well with all that happens to Pippin on the Quest.

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/23/2008
The maidens remind me of Wagner's Norns here with their clouded glimpses of the future. Very well written.

Author Reply: I hadn't thought of that. Interesting!

Pearl TookReviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/23/2008
My dear Pippin's cloak! How often he has been foolish by this point in the Quest, and he has a few yet ahead of him, but he does indeed grow to meet his challenges. And it is interesting how often his foolish deeds turn out well.

These are gems, Virtuella!

Author Reply: Thanks, Pearl. I really enjoy writing these.

demeter dReviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/23/2008
A youthful spirit who doubts whether he should have come? Yes, it must be our Peregrin. It does, indeed, also apply to all of them before the end. I believe that as Gandalf left the four to return by themselves to the Shire at the end of the quest, he said that they all had grown so that they could handle whatever awaited them there. Pippin began as the youngest, the one his cousins bossed about, even if lovingly. He ended by saving a guardsman, and a Steward, and rushing the Ruffians who challenged them and declaring HIMSELF to be the first of the new King's messengers! I would say the blessing worked!

Author Reply: Thanks. I think it did, even in a very literal sense. ;-)

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/22/2008
A most apt blessing for Pippin. Very nice, Virtuella.

Author Reply: Thank you!

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/22/2008
What a perfect blessing for Pippin! I am really loving this concept!

Author Reply: Thanks for all your kind comments!

AntaneReviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/22/2008
As the shadow grows, so let him grow able to meet it.

I just *love* this series! *hug* I know you mean Pippin here, but it could fit them all. No wonder they succeeded so well in all their given tasks with such love and prayers embracing them.

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)


Author Reply: True, it is a bit broad, but since you still realized who I meant, I suppose it's okay.

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/22/2008
If you think the challenge is too great then I will make this wish for him, that he will grow and gain the strength to face it.

I wish that for all of us! This is a very inspiring tale.

Author Reply: Thanks!

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