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| Keeper of the Jewels by Cuthalion | 107 Review(s) |
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| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 10/26/2006 |
| Poor Artanis,this is so tragic. I love the way the characters are compared to jewels,especially Aragorn and Faramir. Author Reply: I thought it would only logic that Ardhenon in the end even turned against his daughter, completely lost in his hate and madness. And I was very pleased with the comparison either! Cúthalion | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 10/25/2006 |
| Perhaps a journey to the shore will be the first step in her healing… and a clear sign for her that there is something like kindness, understanding and mercy. And Frodo was absolutely right with that suggestion. He did not speak only of Artanis but also of himself. Other than Artanis he knows of kindness, understanding and mercy. Why, these are some of his own virtues! But that special mercy he longed for, no one in Middle Earth could give him. So he sailed to Tol Eressea, and I believe there he finally found peace. I'm really glad that Artanis was given the chance to begin a new life and that she is truly happy now! Thank you, Cuthalion, that was a wonderful story :) Author Reply: And thank you, Andrea - I'm very glad that the idea of mercy and a new beginning (for both, Frodo and Artanis) worked for you! Cúthalion | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 999999 on 10/24/2006 |
| I should have left this for the epilogue, but forgot. But this would mean what it took Aragorn and Arwen more than 30 years to produce an heir, and… sorry, folks, that’s ridiculous. LOLOLOL. I agree. Author Reply: Oh YES! | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 10/24/2006 |
| The boy appeared on the doorstep; a mop of dark hair, the sea gray eyes of his mother, “his father’s stubborn chin” (as Arwen used to put it with a very un-elvish grin) and three feet of glowing energy. He came to a slithering halt directly in front of the King’s desk. Your descriptions are truly awesome. I forgot to mention that from the last chapter, when Arwen saw Artanis lying asleep. Anyhow, another really heartwarming and emotionally satisfying conclusion. It's so good to see Artanis whole and healed and happy and, well, tanned. And bearing wonderful gifts - jewels of course. How wonderfully appropriate. And how delightful that the single pearl will grace the throat of Sam's young Elanor. I was touched also by Aragorn's sadness at the mention of Frodo. A wonderful conclusion to a lovely story. Author Reply: It's so good to see Artanis whole and healed and happy and, well, tanned. Hehe. I wrote her so often pale and thin and sicklish that I thought it might be a nice change to show her changed even in the color of her skin. Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! Cúthalion | |
| White Gull | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 10/24/2006 |
| Wow, that was a great action scene! Author Reply: Thank you! *beams* | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/24/2006 |
| Wow, a lovely and satisfying chapter. Your characters are so fully-fleshed, warm, and sympathetic, with all respecting and appreciating one another's special gifts. I love how Aragorn defers to Arwen's wisdom, and Arwen to Frodo's. The old nurse is wonderful in her fierce loyalty to Artanis, and the importance of forgiveness and mercy pervades the entire chapter. The ending nearly had me in tears, with Artanis realizing she not only was forgiven but was being given a longed-for gift. Beautiful. Author Reply: And what a lovely and satisfying review! I'm very glad that this worked for you! Cúthalion | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 10/24/2006 |
| What a wonderful ending to this tale. I hope that somehow Frodo was able to know that his wisdom found the healing for Artanis that she needed. This was marvelous. I'm glad that Middle-earth will not let you go. Author Reply: *grins* I'm not so glad - right now I'm trying to finish three original short stories, and every time I sit down to get something done, fanfiction comes in between. *shakes head* But I'm very glad that you enjoyed this! Cúthalion | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/24/2006 |
| Ah, Arwen and Frodo together are so wise! What wonderful way to begin Artanis' healing! Author Reply: Thank you - I thought it might be a good way to show Frodo's somewhat "elvish" qualities. And I love writing Arwen as a "real" woman with heart and soul. Cúthalion | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: Epilogue 2 on 10/24/2006 |
| Aragorn with his son is just too precious! And all through this chapter I was hoping you'd end it with Elanor wearing the pearl... and you did! *glee* What a beautiful, wonderful story. (And the next chapter of *my* story will have a similar theme as this one -- that those who deal with "cold gems" can find healing in dealing with living things.) Author Reply: Thanks so much, sweetie - and now I'll finally have the time to read your tale and to discover the similarities! *hugs you with a certain relief* Mona | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/24/2006 |
| I enjoy seeing Arwen-as counselor. And I *really* enjoy Frodo's delight in Sam having to experience all the bitter medicines he forced on Frodo! Author Reply: Isn't it? I saw him in front of my inner eye, inwardly grinning while Sam tries to force the tea down the herbmaster has brewed for him. One day I'll dig free a few hours and write a "Houses of Healing" scene with a smiling Frodo, a desperately grimacing Sam and Ioreth and Mardil, bantering like they did in Winter Fire.(I guess Rabidsamfan would be very pleased - she wished or some "more Sam" in chapter 10.) Thank you so much, Janet! | |