My Collection of Drabbles by Periantari
Lindelea · 22 June 2025 · Chapter 135: Distorted Visions (Denethor)
Denethor's determination shines through, as does his love for his sons, even distorted as his thinking might be due to Sauron's influence. Sigh. He is a tragic figure.
Author's reply
I think so too! and I believe that it was somewhat exaggerated that he may have love Boromir more. It is up to interpretation on how deeply the palantir had affected his thinking at the end. It is interesting to think about.
Lindelea · 22 June 2025 · Chapter 134: Waste a Year (Sam/Rosie)
And now I'm wondering if Frodo's request was his way of solving Sam's problem (of being slow to propose, that is). Lovely drabble!
Author's reply
Thanks so much- i am so glad you liked it! :)
Fimbrethil · 10 June 2025 · Chapter 90: Empty Promises
Not that these are not important and the most likely, but I was kind of expecting more than three.
Author's reply
Thanks for the thought- what other time do you think it important to highlight? Author Reply: Thanks for the thought- what other time do you think it important to highlight?
Fimbrethil · 10 June 2025 · Chapter 69: In Memoriam (Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin)
awww...and Frodo and Sam do it too... I wonder how long it takes for Faramir to receive that letter. Did Pippin send it at Yule?
Author's reply
Yes, that is a good question how long a letter takes from the Shire to Gondor. There must be passing company to actually bring the letter. I wonder if any fic deals with length of time from one part of Middle-earth to the other.
Larner · 9 June 2025 · Chapter 119: Repentence Shunned (Turin) 2/5
I'd forgotten Saeros and his fate. This adds to Turin's tragic life choices.
Author's reply
yes, time and time again, Turin makes bad choices that lead to doubt and shame. I think being sent off to Doriath and not following him was a bad choice from MOrwen as well. (a boy needs his parents!)
Lindelea · 8 June 2025 · Chapter 133: Spring (Elboron)
I imagine when he's older, his relations will brag about him "practically being born on horseback"! I've greatly enjoyed these two drabbles set during the good times. Faramir and Éowyn have certainly earned this joy.
Author's reply
Yes, i would love to have a continuation fic about maybe him and Faramir or Eowyn reflecting about that! Thank you- i enjoyed writing lighter times as well. :)
Lindelea · 8 June 2025 · Chapter 132: What Love Is (Eowyn)
This was so lovely and full of love! I can empathize with Éowyn and not knowing what to do with this tiny and completely dependent human at first. But it sounds like Faramir is wonderfully supportive and encouraging.
Author's reply
Thanks so much! As a mom, i definitely feel some of what Eowyn feels too. :)
Lindelea · 12 March 2025 · Chapter 131: Overcoming the Black Breath (Merry)
Chasing sunshine indeed. As Aragorn said, "His grief will teach him wisdom"; in seeking solace in the familiar, he appears to have already gained in wisdom. Lovely! (I adore reading stories like this one about Merry...)
Author's reply
Thank you so much! yes, i love that scene in the HoH and wish for more fic showing how Merry has gained wisdom in such a short time. how the hobbits grew in this Quest is a never ending fodder for more fic. :) I love reading more about Merry too.
Lindelea · 12 March 2025 · Chapter 130: Hope Rekindled (Samwise)
Poor Sam, faced with such a hopeless task, and yet determined to carry it out or die trying. And then hope returns with the news his Master isn't dead! But also alarm, and worry, and fear... How resourceful he was! And ironically, the Ring he bore probably helped him inspire fear, greed and anger in the Orcs upon his approach, helping him achieve his aim.
Author's reply
"Choices of Samwise" was one of the most heart-wrenching chapter in the story in my opinion. When i first read it, it was in disbelief and then i read the end and Tolkien left us with a cliffhanger until Book 6! I can write more fic on Sam and his emotions because it's such an emotional time for him. I love Sam's dedication and loyalty to Frodo shown at this time and his will to keep going is just so respected and admired.
Lindelea · 12 March 2025 · Chapter 129: Recovery in Rivendell (Frodo)
"warmer and less cold" echoes the previous drabble, tying the two narratives together even though they reflect the thoughts of different people in different places. Nice.
Author's reply
Thank you so much! <3
Lindelea · 12 March 2025 · Chapter 128: The First Obstacle (Pippin)
It has been a long time since he had felt the warmth of the sun. The Barrow had left him cold ... and he felt winter lifted (by the warmth of the home and Goldberry's song). Oh! This is a perfect gapfiller! Wonderfully done. Using "winter" to epitomize the chill of evil and the barrow-wight worked very well. I love catching glimpses inside the hobbits' heads at various points in their journeys.
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I am so glad this drabble worked with you. We seldom hear from Pippin (or any hobbit) about how he felt after the occurrence with the Barrow-wight, so i'm glad to write this gap-filler about that.
shirebound · 5 March 2025 · Chapter 127: No More Doubt (Eowyn)
What a long-awaited gift for her to receive.
Author's reply
yes, it is a gift for both . :)
Lindelea · 4 March 2025 · Chapter 127: No More Doubt (Eowyn)
This glimpse into Éowyn's thought process is lovely! Well done!
Author's reply
Thanks so much! i am always curious about that moment and love fic that covers the eventual falling of the guard of Eowyn and the moment she doesn't hold back.
Lindelea · 25 October 2024 · Chapter 126: Like a Father (Faramir and Eowyn)
Oh. This brought me to tears. Wonderfully wrought.
Author's reply
aww thanks so much!
Lindelea · 25 October 2024 · Chapter 125: Uneasiness (Frodo)
Alas, poor Frodo. You've done a marvellous job of giving us a glimpse of Frodo's private thoughts at this point in time.
Author's reply
Thank you! I think this was a pivotal moment as well and i'm glad that his thoughts resonated with you on what he may have thought.
shirebound · 30 September 2024 · Chapter 126: Like a Father (Faramir and Eowyn)
All he did was hold her at the moment. And that's all he needed to do.
Author's reply
=) They needed each other to heal. (upon reread that relationship struck me most )
shirebound · 30 September 2024 · Chapter 124: Relief and Gratitude (Faramir & Frodo)
I do love it when hobbits get hugged!
Author's reply
yes- those are the best scenes!
Larner · 21 April 2024 · Chapter 24: And In Dreams (Frodo)
Yes, in dreams he can again know his parents' love; but it is in waking he knows adventure. I like this one.
Author's reply
Thank you!
Larner · 18 April 2024 · Chapter 122: No Matter What End (Beregond)
Ah, but an excellent use of the prompt! With both Faramir and Aragorn, Gondor will be well ruled.
Author's reply
Thank you- Gondor will be well ruled indeed. :)
Larner · 18 April 2024 · Chapter 121: Promise (Finduilas First Age)
Alas that the children of Hurin were so cursed by Morgoth himself.
Author's reply
Yes, it was always an uphill climb for Turin. But how much did his own hubris get in his own way?
Larner · 18 April 2024 · Chapter 120: Master of Doom or Doom Mastered (3 drabbles) (Turin)
Turin was his own worst enemy, unfortunately. Hope and grief, triumph and despair--he was a master of extremes!
Author's reply
I find him fascinating and want to write an essay about what contributed to his demise. I find rereading Children of Hurin a great thrill and wish there was more fanfic about him.
Lindelea · 16 April 2024 · Chapter 124: Relief and Gratitude (Faramir & Frodo)
(or do I mean "slice of time"?)
Lindelea · 16 April 2024 · Chapter 124: Relief and Gratitude (Faramir & Frodo)
Relief and gratitude are wonderful things, but it seems that even as Faramir is expressing these emotions regarding Frodo, his own healing remains in doubt. This is a nice slice in time between these two characters.
Author's reply
Thanks so much! i do like to see more post-Quest stories of them (and the other hobbits :)
Larner · 4 April 2024 · Chapter 118: The First Seeds of Sorrow (Turin) 1/5
A melancholy parting that indeed helped sow his uncertainty with life. Well depicted. "Melancholy" may be a better choice of words rather than "mellow," which usually indicates a relaxed attitude toward life.
Author's reply
yes that is the word i was looking for- thank you. I will edit that. Thank you for your thoughts and for the correction. :)
Larner · 4 April 2024 · Chapter 117: Constant Vigilance (Turin)
A necessary change in attitude in keeping with his current situation, I deem.
Author's reply
yes, i think Turin had changing attitude throughout to have him adapt but unfortunately his doom caught up with him whether through fate or choice.