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| A Rohan Tapestry by shirebound | 179 Review(s) |
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| aprilkat | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2007 |
| I've finally figured out how to resize this site so I can read it! This is a most lovely story, and one that has not been told very much. Bearing Theoden back for burial, Merry's grief, Eomer's ascension, and most of all, the healing of all of them post-quest - all so important. Eomer's explanation of "No books!" is poetic, proud and expansive, like the oral tradition of his people and due all respect. I love the way you have Aragorn bring credibility to all by appealing formally to the new king to enter the city and having the people respond. Above all, your power of story-telling would rival any Rohirric bard. Eloquent, simple and moving, every word is infused with your love of the story and the characters. Author Reply: Oh my, thank you so much, Aprilkat. You always say the loveliest things! I usually focus on Frodo (and sometimes Sam) needing the most healing, and I tried to slip a bit of post-Quest Pippin-healing into "Return to Rivendell" and "Shelter", but I think it's *finally* Merry's turn. | |
| Lily | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2007 |
| That's a great start. Poor Frodo must have been so shocked at the prospect of not seeing a single book :) You also capture Eomer very well. Author Reply: Thank you, Lily. It's nice to write Frodo being shocked by something non-life-threatening for a change! :D | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/14/2007 |
| “You’re home, sir,” he whispered. “We’ve brought you home.” That's just neat. Love Frodo's lightheartedness and his astonishment that Rohan has no books. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Thank you, Antane. And I'd be astonished at a culture without books, as well! :D | |
| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/14/2007 |
| Eeek! How did I miss this one? A new Shirebound story and I missed it? Tsk! That opening speech of Eomer's was absolutely perfect, and says everything about the Rohirrim and their love for their land - something the hobbits will understand, I'm sure. Loved Frodo's horrot at the lack of books though - I can never believe that some people don't have a book in the house. :-) Author Reply: Thanks, BB! I grew up in a house overflowing with books, and it *is* hard to believe that some people don't have any books in their house. I always zoom right in on a person's bookcase when I visit for the first time. Poor Frodo must be in shock. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/14/2007 |
| Frodo would be horrified by the thought of booklessness! Worse even than the illiteracy among the lower orders in the Shire. I like Eomer's kingliness here. Author Reply: Of all the new things Frodo's learned on this Quest, perhaps this is the most shocking! :D Thank you; it's challenging to write a character so young with such a grave and sudden responsibility thrust upon him. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/14/2007 |
| What a treat to see a new story from you with many of my favourite characters. I love the way you portray Eomer here. Author Reply: Thank you, Linda. I love imagining new ways for the Big Folk to interact with the hobbits. | |
| AspenJules | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/12/2007 |
| Aaah Shirebound... I am stunned by the beauty of your words. I shouldn't be - I know how talented you are - but as I started reading this I had tears come to my eyes at the beauty of the words. “The grasses whisper our names, and the hills know us. The stars shine there as upon no other land, and our deeds are written in the wind. Can you not hear it? We need no scribes to record what we can never forget.” The absolute love Eomer has for his homeland shines through these words. As does the wisdom of the young warrior-king in “And do you see, Frodo? Merry needs no book to remember my uncle. The words and deeds of Théoden King are enscribed in your cousin’s heart as surely as a pen might mark a page. He will tell his children, and the tale will live on.” I am so excited you are telling this tale and can't wait to read more of it. I love your Eomer (wish I knew how to add the appropriate accent marks!), especially as the realization of his new status sinks in. He grew solemn. “My people,” he whispered. and "I welcome you to Rohan, in peace and in friendship,” Éomer said gravely, nodding in turn to Aragorn and Arwen, then to the representatives at their side. He turned to face the crowd. “My people, will you receive them?” “Aye!” A mighty roar of approval was heard, and Éomer smiled. As trumpets sounded from the heights of Edoras, the young king urged his horse forward and led the way up to the city. These could be words just as easily marking the end of a story, but how excited I am that they mark the *beginning* of another wonderful new Shirebound story! Author Reply: Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! I know the chapter is short, but I'm glad there were so many memorable passages. I'm excited to be exploring this part of the Tale. :D | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/12/2007 |
| A wonderful beginning! Quite proper to have a bit of pomp to welcome such noteworthy folk, and to establish Eomer in his new role as King of Rohan. Author Reply: Thank you, Pearl. I loved imagining that bit of ceremony. | |
| Lady Bluejay | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/12/2007 |
| How lovely. Great use of language to paint a perfect picture of Eomer and Rohan. I hope there is more.LBJ Author Reply: Thank you very much. There will definitely be more, although updates might be a bit erratic depending on availability of writing time. But I *always* complete my stories. :D | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/11/2007 |
| I just love Eomer's pride in his people's traditions and their history. He makes it sound as if singing the histories and telling the tales is the only way it should be done. I love Frodo's surprise and shock at the thought of no books! I also enjoyed your discription of the ponies belonging to the hobbits. Author Reply: Rohan has been a sovereign, independent nation for a long time, and the people might have feared that, with "the return of the King", they would be forced to change their ways and not have their traditions respected. Just had to give the ponies a mention! Glad you enjoyed this. :D | |