Bitsay · 3 October 2015 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
Beautiful, thank you. Love the character 'Livwen' - what a pretty amalgamation of Liv and Arwen's names.
Filled with Light as with Water by Larner
Reviews (23)
Szepilona10 · 6 October 2012 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
I must say: amazing, breathtakingly beautiful, supremely touching, fantastically moving, and a million other adjectives cannot fully describe this story. I started reading it only because I just finished "For Eyes to See as Can," but now I can say it is one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read. If you were to arrange your stories into one super long, completely amazing story, it would be the perfect ending. God Bless! ~Szepilona~
Author's reply
I am so honored, Szepilona! Thank you so! My third story.
Endaewen · 17 February 2006 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
Perfect ending, though sad of course.
Author's reply
Perhaps sad; now you'll have to read "The Choice of Healing" and see that departure from the point of view of Frodo and Sam, who didn't find it sad at all.
Elanor Silmariën · 2 January 2006 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
Ditto to what Queen Galadriel said. I really liked both of these stories alot! Elanor Silmarien : )
Author's reply
Somehow I managed to miss thos feedback. I am honored you found this story worthwhile, and that you agree with the Lady. Thanks so much for letting me know, and I hope you go on to read more of my tales.
Antane · 23 September 2005 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
Larner, another masterpiece! I stayed up last night as part of my celebration of The Birthday to read this beautiful, wonderful love story of yours. More, more, please! I know you said you were in love with Aragorn, but what love you have for Frodo and Sam and their love too! Thank you! I loved reading this in Frodo's voice, on his birthday. The beginning was so heartbreaking in that he wanted so much just to die, to let go. I love the TLC that Gandalf gave him - holding him in his lap and rocking him and singing to him and the idea that Sam was amongt those giving him the gift of the West even though "he'd have far rather kept you close to himself for cherishing." - I love the way you said that! So cool. I love Frodo wanting to see his Sam again and say his name and all the portraits he did of his dear one and the discussion of the Light in Frodo. I love the things Frodo brought with him to West - his baby cup and first top and Sam's gifts. As far as your preface note stating it was shorter than the original story and people would be glad it was, I give you a hearty No! The longer of these masterpieces the better! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you, Antane. You will find that even when he isn't physically in Middle Earth any more, Frodo is still part of the stories, even when they follow small sculptors and Aragorn visiting Harad. I hope you will enjoy The King's Commission, and then The Ties of Family, as both those focus on the relationships others felt with Frodo and how in the end they come to terms with them and his leaving. The Ties of Family has Frodo there at first, and then he's gone and the rest deal with his leaving and the extended ties he's left them with. I enjoy your stories, and hope you will work them into longer and more complex works as time goes on.
Queen Galadriel · 10 September 2005 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
Finished. This story, like its companion, I cannot define in words. But it left me with a feeling of peace. I have never thought before how Frodo might have faded and become "filled with light as with water." Very, very well written! God bless, Galadriel
Author's reply
Oh, I'm so glad you like this one also. It insisted on getting out once I was done with For Eyes to See as Can, and was finished in a few days' time. In many ways it's not as good as the first one, but is satisfying anyway, helping me to fill in the gaps as best I could, seeing Frodo finding healing and begin to realize he truly belongs here in Tol Eressea now. Thanks for the feedback--it is always appreciated.
Queen Galadriel · 10 September 2005 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
Finished. This story, like its companion, I cannot define in words. But it left me with a feeling of peace. I have never thought before how Frodo might have faded and become "filled with light as with water." Very, very well written! God bless, Galadriel
Armariel · 28 August 2005 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
Wow, can't believe I didn't review this one! I think I read it at either the end of last year or the beginning of this one, and I just read it all again. As usual I'm astonished by the way you use narrative and voice and detail, but more than that, by the heart that goes into the writing...without which the story would be nothing. I've a story of my own somewhat along these lines that's quickly taking shape in my mind, although it's vastly different, yet there are similarities also. We both seem to prefer to having him living above ground, I see--so many other authors have him living in a hobbit hole *g* But I think he and Bilbo would have preferred a "real" house by then. The idea of him becoming entirely a being of light doesn't really appeal to me, however; I prefer to keep him solid;<) Mine will be much shorter I think. Then again...well, ya never know, with me! Beautiful job, as always! Love the bit with the comets and stars. Armariel~~~{~@
Author's reply
I couldn't think of Bilbo at his age wanting to dig a hobbit hole, or Frodo being up to it at first, or wanting to once Bilbo was gone. And I truly think that the Elves would at first have wished to have the Hobbits among them, and realized once they truly understood their nature that they needed to be apart, needed to be close to the earth and the gardens, particularly Frodo. Actually, until he actually accepted death I doubt Frodo was fully a being of light--that there'd still be a solid core to him there to hold his mortality; that he only truly fulfilled that description as he approached the Presence. Am looking forward to what you write, of course! Your way with words is so marvelous. I'm just glad that you appreciated my vision of it.
Inkling · 9 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
Well done, Larner...I love thoughtful, thought-provoking fanfiction, as this was indeed. Thank you!
Author's reply
Oh, I'm so very glad you liked it, Inkling. I've been off visiting one of my own best friends for a few days, so hadn't been able to fully update everything, although I did borrow her computer to add new chapters to The Choice of Healing while I was there. She's pretty shaken--just learned she has breast cancer, so we are all praying for her. This sort of hits home harder in the wake of that news.
Inkling · 9 April 2005 · Chapter 8: Midsummer's Eve
A happy-sad ending, and an interesting change of POV. What a beautiful way for the Ringbearers to pass from this world!
Author's reply
I'm glad you liked this. I go into it in more detail in the next to the last chapter of my current story. I do tend to change points of view in the last chapters of my stories.
Inkling · 9 April 2005 · Chapter 7: Reunion
So the end is near, it seems...I'm glad there was something left of Frodo to embrace Sam, and a voice, even if only in Sam's heart. Find myself wanting to shout, "Nooo, don't go!" But then, death is always hardest on those left behind...
Author's reply
Yes, it is the hardest on us here. But as Dumbledore noted to Harry, for the well-ordered mind it is the proper sleep at the end of life; and for those of us who believe, it is the beginning to what comes next.
Inkling · 8 April 2005 · Chapter 6: Metamorphosis
Oh dear. I was nervous about the title of this chapter, and my worries have proved justified: Frodo is…dematerializing? or Becoming, as you put it. Very beautiful, disturbing, and mysterious…and the idea of it happening to Eärendil, too, is inspired. While he was given the choice of the Half-Elven, and so theoretically could have remained mortal, that’s not to say he would have had much physical form left at that point. And really, how else could he have sailed the heavens—even an Elf couldn’t do that. Making him a spirit of Light is a good solution. I didn’t recognize the word “fanes”—what does it mean?
Author's reply
"Fanes" is another word for "hallows"--a sacred place for prayer, meditation, and communion with the gods and powers. Am not certain of the etiology--I think I read it first in Sutcliff's works, but it may have been elsewhere. Probably old English in derivation. As the Isle of Eressea did not begin as part of Aman, I tend to see it as being somewhat less visited by the Valar themselves save at a special place, and so I postulated the Fanes as the place where those who wished to commune with them could or would go to do so. The idea of the metamorphosis goes back to the foreseeing of Gandalf as Frodo wakens in Rivendell, thinking of Frodo becoming like a vessel as of glass filled with light as with water, for eyes to see that can. From this I took the titles of my first two fanfics.
Inkling · 24 March 2005 · Chapter 5: A Time of Waiting
A charming, poignant chapter. So Frodo drew a picture of Turin and Glaurung…now THAT’s interesting! And we both see Frodo as an artist…it just seems to suit him, somehow. Frodo’s nervousness makes me wonder if he doesn’t have a tiny crush on Livwen? Or is she too young? Hard to know, with Elves! Am going out of town so won’t get back to this for a bit…but look forward to the rest when I return.
Author's reply
Perhaps he does have a crush on her--at least she is the first Elf born in the Undying Lands he has begun to develop any kind of relationship with. I've always thought Frodo would be an artist of some sort; and with his connection to Bilbo and books I thought graphic artist, illustrator would fit him fine.
Inkling · 21 March 2005 · Chapter 4: Of Healing
I liked this chapter very much…Frodo’s keepsakes, the curiosity of the Elves…and Frodo dancing! So nice to see him enjoying himself at last! As for the ending—well, like Frodo, I could bear it, but I’m afraid of what’s surely coming…
Author's reply
Frodo won't go before it's his time, not now. He has still some adjustments to make. But he is finding enjoyment of life once more beyond mere study. And I still believe the Elves who had been born in Aman would find mortals fascinating, for, unlike those who had been in Middle Earth, they'd not had the chance to see the effects of mortality.
Inkling · 20 March 2005 · Chapter 3: White Shores and a Far Green Country
the terror of mere joy…just beautiful, Larner. And very fitting as a mortal’s reaction to the Blessed Realm. A lot to mull over in this chapter… One thing that puzzles me: how is the Way to the Halls of Mandos open to the Eldar? I know that they go there if they are slain, but otherwise isn’t that frowned upon? (I’m thinking of Feanor’s mother.)
Author's reply
Slain or if they die of the fading. But I doubt that they face the same restrictions as mortals do. I always have felt they were more on the honor system, if you understand what I mean. I did feel one who had been fighting just to try to live a normal life as Frodo had been doing would have found joy of the intensity known in Aman overwhelming, to say the least. I obviously need to reread the Silmarillion again, as I frankly don't remember the situation surrounding Feanor's mother. Thanks for giving me the hint it is time to read it again.
Inkling · 18 March 2005 · Chapter 2: Voyaging
Poor Frodo! I’m glad that everyone is caring for him so lovingly, but it’s not easy for him, is it? Also glad to see Gildor; I’ve always been fond of him. Am wondering about the reference to what Bilbo felt at the fall of Dol Guldur…is that something detailed in one of your other stories?
Author's reply
The incident in Dol Guldur is related in For Eyes to See as Can. Gildor doesn't get a lot of press, does he? Yet he was the first Elf Sam and Pippin met personally, and was said to ride with Frodo--felt he would have assisted on the ship.
Inkling · 18 March 2005 · Chapter 1: Taking Ship
A good beginning, Larner, and it does follow very well from “Colors,” with Frodo wanting to go through the gates. I liked that he could ignore Elrond, but not Bilbo. Old habits die hard…old hobbits, too!
Author's reply
I truly think Frodo needed for Bilbo to go along just to make the decision to go himself. I'm so glad you are enjoying it so far.
Inkling · 18 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Preface
It’s considerably shorter than its predecessor, for which many will probably be glad. LOL! Now now, length has its virtues…speaking of which, congratulations on the completion of your magnum opus! I admit that finding time to read it will take some doing, but I’ve sneaked enough peeks at it to know that it’s definitely staying on my “to read” list. I’d still like to know how authors like you and Lindelea manage to write so much, and so quickly…*sigh* In any case am looking forward to this one. Although it’s a sequel to “For Eyes to See as Can,” which I haven’t yet read, it also seems to be a sequel to “The Colors of Passing,” which I enjoyed immensely. So on to the story!
Author's reply
Lindelea is one of the most prolific writers I've seen, and I don't know how she does so many works at once. Yes, this is also a sequel to The Colors of Passing, although that one was written after this one. You will find Filled with Light to be quite a bit gentler in nature than Colors, I think.
Iorhael · 8 December 2004 · Chapter 2: Voyaging
Ah. You wrote so flowing and gently. Lovely. And thanks again for reading mine, precious.
Author's reply
Thanks for the review. And I enjoy the work you've done as well.
Frodo_B · 16 November 2004 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
As (movie) Frodo said to Bilbo in Rivendell when perusing the red book - "This is wonderful".
Author's reply
Thank you.
Bodkin · 15 November 2004 · Chapter 8: Midsummer's Eve
Wow. What an ending for the Ringbearers.
Author's reply
The image of the Being of Light has been with me for quite a while. So, I had to figure out what would have been the purpose to admit not only Frodo but Bilbo and Sam aw well to the Undying Lands--their need for healing would have been far less than his. But the thought of how they might take their release and how others might perceive it was a tempting one to play with.
Breon Briarwood · 14 November 2004 · Chapter 9: Epilogue
oh, WOW! That was so beautiful. You brought tears to my eyes. Very lovely.
Author's reply
Mission fulfilled.
Bodkin · 14 November 2004 · Chapter 5: A Time of Waiting
I'm loving this. I now have to go back and read your 28 chapter story (which I put off so I could write my last chapter). Frodo seems increasingly elf-like, even to his dress - the elves seem to see something in him which isn't there in Bilbo. I loved the way Bilbo endured as long as Frodo needed him - and that Frodo could let him go in the end. I love the hobbity afternoon tea, to which Olorin came as Gandalf. (Wouldn't it be great to be able to throw on a whole new body - gives a whole new meaning to the idea of fancy dress.) Look forward to more.
Author's reply
Well, I hope you enjoy what comes after. I felt that for those who went to the Undying Lands, the choice to leave it would be more in line with that given to the children of Elros, a realization the time had come or the final loss as the body reaches the end of its term. And I've been intrigued with the idea that for those who had never seen mortals before, this one chance to see them, even if from afar, would bring about a level of fascination. As to what they would perceive when one of their guests went on is, of course, questionable, so this is my own postulation of what might be in such a circumstance.