Fimbrethel · 25 October 2025 · Chapter 6: Speechless
As Faramir would say, "Good speech. Nice and short." At least I think that's how it went. I am sure he would say that again now.
Pebbles From Arda by Virtuella
Reviews (104)
spinster · 15 August 2015 · Chapter 10: Echoes
A very touching and beautifully written piece. Thank you
Author's reply
Thank you! I'm rather proud of this little piece, so I'm glad you liked it.
curiouswombat · 15 August 2015 · Chapter 18: Rambling at Dol Amroth
What a lovely glimpse of a summer day - both the picture and the story, which fit together perfectly.
Author's reply
Thank you!
Linda Hoyland · 14 August 2015 · Chapter 18: Rambling at Dol Amroth
Thank you so much, I just love this and it is wonderful to see my photo inspire a story I can read and enjoy. Love your young Boromir and Faramir.
Author's reply
Glad you liked it!
Larner · 14 August 2015 · Chapter 18: Rambling at Dol Amroth
Oh, but how beautiful and perfect, Virtuella! I love the imagery, and that in the end Boromir found himself content enough to remain a boy while he still could. The tickling of the grass--I've felt that so often myself, and love the question as to whether the cygnets feel much the same. Delightful! And hail, Scotland!
Author's reply
Thank you. Scotland didn't come into it this time, though, the inspiration came from Cheshire.
Lindelea · 14 August 2015 · Chapter 18: Rambling at Dol Amroth
Wonderfully done. So much subtle revelation of the character they will grow into. And the foreshadowing...
Author's reply
Thank you!
shirebound · 14 August 2015 · Chapter 18: Rambling at Dol Amroth
like girls, like boys, like children. Perfect. This is a wonderful tale.
Author's reply
Thank you!
Nieriel Raina · 21 June 2014 · Chapter 1: The Gift of Ilúvatar
Beautiful!
Author's reply
Thank you. I wrote this many years ago, so it's nice to get another review for it after all this time.
Larner · 10 June 2014 · Chapter 17: The Tale of Arwen and Aragorn Part II
Have you been going through wedding throes? I swear that you have them down delightfully! I giggled a good deal! I certainly appreciate his feelings at the end! Poor father of the bride!
Author's reply
Thank you. Strangely enough, no, I did not write this from experience!
Larner · 10 June 2014 · Chapter 16: Come May
Such a joy to reread this! Yes, Gondor is awakening anew, filled with joy to awaken to this rebirth! So well expressed!
UTfrog · 10 June 2014 · Chapter 17: The Tale of Arwen and Aragorn Part II
Loved this on Teitho and love it more on the second reading. You utterly nailed male disinterest in weddings. Great job. Thanks.
Author's reply
Thank you, glad you liked it!
curiouswombat · 10 June 2014 · Chapter 17: The Tale of Arwen and Aragorn Part II
That was really good fun. Possibly enhanced by Arwen's similarity to my sister as we await my niece's wedding in September...
Author's reply
Thanks, and I hope you'll enjoy that upcoming wedding!
shirebound · 10 June 2014 · Chapter 17: The Tale of Arwen and Aragorn Part II
No, not a stag *hunt*. Bwahaha!! What a delightful read, and on a day I truly needed a delightful read. *huge grin*
Author's reply
Thank you, and I'm glad I was able to improve your day. :)
Dreamflower · 18 October 2012 · Chapter 16: Come May
Utterly gorgeous, lyrical and poetic! High above all this preside the mountains, snowcapped and serene. These, surely, remain in their frozen silence? But no, even here a sudden thaw transforms what was rigid and harsh. The ibex clambers on rocks shiny with meltwater. Small, starry flowers cling to the crannies. The peaks raise their voices. They call to the young and the stout-hearted, who tighten their bootlaces and set off on narrow paths, up, up and further up till the air feels thin and the heart is pounding. Why would they exert themselves like this, why risks their limbs, their very lives to reach the summit? Beautiful!
Author's reply
Thank you!
Larner · 18 October 2012 · Chapter 16: Come May
Oh, how beautiful! Well, well wrought as we see the nation rising to the occasion!
Author's reply
Thank you!
Ellynn · 18 October 2012 · Chapter 16: Come May
Aww, lovely! :)
Author's reply
Thank you!
Raksha The Demon · 17 October 2012 · Chapter 16: Come May
Very nice word-picture of Middle-earth stretching and rejoicing in the absence of Sauron and the return of Gondor's king. Love the descriptions. Truly lovely!
Author's reply
Thank you. You know I like a good description. ;-)
shirebound · 17 October 2012 · Chapter 16: Come May
How wonderful! And that last line gave me chills.
Author's reply
Thanks, glad you found it effective.
Lindelea · 17 October 2012 · Chapter 16: Come May
You paint such beautiful, detailed pictures, infused with hope and joy and promise, emphasizing the things that might easily be overlooked, individual notes of a song that taken together swell to a magnificent symphony. (sorry, mixed my metaphors...) Thanks for such a heart-lifting pause in my day!
Author's reply
Thank you. This was enjoyable to write.
Ellynn · 4 October 2012 · Chapter 15: Bearing the News
I love their descriptions very much!
Author's reply
Thanks, I enjoyed writing them.
Linda Hoyland · 4 October 2012 · Chapter 15: Bearing the News
It is always a treat to find a new story from you. This is both beautiful and profound.
Author's reply
Thank you, much appreciated!
Larner · 4 October 2012 · Chapter 15: Bearing the News
I find myself resonating to this, or it resonating to me, and particularly as I'm working again on Stirring Rings. Profound, and now on my personal list to promote. Thank you for this one, Virtuella!
Author's reply
Thank you, I'm glad you like it.
Raksha The Demon · 3 October 2012 · Chapter 15: Bearing the News
Lovely piece, Virtuella! Just magical, with wonderful Otherness and great characterization of Gandalf. And the identification of the wizards with the four ancient elements is a nice touch.
Author's reply
Thank you. A little tarditional lore rarely comes amiss. ;-)
shirebound · 3 October 2012 · Chapter 15: Bearing the News
One colour was not enough for him, and so he lost all colours in the end and faded from the world. This is an exquisite piece. Very simple and moving.
Author's reply
Thank you. I aimed for simplicity and am glad it worked for you.
Larner · 18 May 2012 · Chapter 14: Púkelwoman
This is so cute! It was a surprise to realize the AU nature of the tale.
Author's reply
Thank you. It was meant to creep up on you slowly. ;-)