Man of Many Faces by Linda Hoyland
Estelcontar · 8 June 2009 · Chapter 5: Alone at the Feast
That is a most affecting drabble. Moments like this must indeed have been very bittersweet for Aragorn, who had to wait for so long for his heart's desire.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you found my drabble moving.Poor Aragorn waited so long.
Estelcontar · 8 June 2009 · Chapter 4: Apprehension
It's no wonder Aragorn did not wish to fumble at such an auspicious moment in his kinsman and friend's life. A most wonderful drabble.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble. I'm sire Aragorn conducted a lovely ceremony.
Estelcontar · 8 June 2009 · Chapter 3: Respite
That was a most delightful drabble, Linda. Very visual too. It was lovely to see Aragorn and Halbarad taking a break from their cares and just enjoying themselves. The imagery of care and clothes being cast aside was very apt too.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble and seeing ARagorn and Halbarad simply have fun.
Inzilbeth · 7 June 2009 · Chapter 10: Sweeter than Wine
Ah, lovely! And like the best wines, all the better for waiting.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble. I@m sure Arwen was well worth waiting for!
harrowcat · 7 June 2009 · Chapter 10: Sweeter than Wine
A nice addition to the previous piece. I knew I was a Ranger at heart although I prefer to make elderflower rather than elderberry wine!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble. I've plenty of elderflowers coming out right now!
harrowcat · 7 June 2009 · Chapter 9: Finest Vintage
Very clever Linda.
Author's reply
I'm pleased you liked this,thank you!
grumpy · 6 June 2009 · Chapter 10: Sweeter than Wine
Why the old softy, guess he has waited a long time for his bride's kisses!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble.
Raksha The Demon · 6 June 2009 · Chapter 10: Sweeter than Wine
A fascinating little trip from the alcoholic beverages of Middle-earth to the very wine of love. Well done!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble.I rarely touch alcohol,so these drabbles were quite a challenge! Author Reply: Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble.I rarely touch alcohol,so these drabbles were quite a challenge!
Raksha The Demon · 6 June 2009 · Chapter 9: Finest Vintage
Oh yes, some things, like the finest vintages and the consummation of a decades-long love, are worth waiting for. Nicely written.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble.
Raksha The Demon · 6 June 2009 · Chapter 8: Fit For a King?
A lively and unexpected drabble, just like Aragorn's preferred beverage here.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble and found it unexpected.
Raksha The Demon · 6 June 2009 · Chapter 7: Empty Places
Aragorn shows his nobility here by rememebering the fallen at a time of triumph - nicely done.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you felt i conveyed Aragorn's nobility.
Raksha The Demon · 6 June 2009 · Chapter 3: Respite
Nothing like a dip in the water on a hot day - good to see the hard-working, hard-living Rangers relaxing.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble. I based it on memories of going on a coach trip on a hot day to a waterfall many years ago. On arrival, everyone, shed shoes and stockings and jumped in the water!
Raksha The Demon · 6 June 2009 · Chapter 6: No Common Soldier
Poor Denethor had no idea who he was dealing with here, did he?! Excellent little ficlet.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble. Denethor had indeed met his match!
grumpy · 4 June 2009 · Chapter 8: Fit For a King?
Ah! Dragon's breath, what a good name for a beer, and of course Aragorn would like some.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.Raksha thought up the name which I think most appropriate!
harrowcat · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 8: Fit For a King?
Given the choice between wine and a good pint of hand pulled ale I will take the beer every time! Seems like I am in good company :)
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I only tasted beer once and hated it,so I would have to share a glass of wine with Faramir! Aragorn wouldn't think much of me!
harrowcat · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 7: Empty Places
Yes, by the valour of many did he win the crown. I can well imagine empty places left to mark the fallen. Great Linda.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked this.
Larner · 31 May 2009 · Chapter 7: Empty Places
That is a beautiful sentiment, Linda, and I'm certain it was true for Aragorn.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked the sentiments I was trying to express.
Larner · 31 May 2009 · Chapter 8: Fit For a King?
You can take the Ranger out of the wilds and make him King, but you can't necessarily take the Ranger out of the King! Heh!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.That is so true!
Larner · 28 May 2009 · Chapter 6: No Common Soldier
A perfect response to Denethor's assumption that Gondor's northern kin should be unlettered and untaught! Love it, Linda!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed this drabble which almost stumped me in the challenge.
Larner · 28 May 2009 · Chapter 5: Alone at the Feast
This must indeed seem a bittersweet moment for Aragorn, for he must come through so much before he might even think to know his own heart's desire!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. Times like this must have been so difficult for our favourite Ranger.
Larner · 19 May 2009 · Chapter 4: Apprehension
Nice bit of misdirection here. Heh! And the nervous officiant executes one of the more joyful of his duties!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I was hoping someone might be fooled for a moment who was getting married!
Larner · 19 May 2009 · Chapter 3: Respite
And I'm sure they both needed that dip, both for cleansing and for cooling as well as for heart's ease! Lovely moment!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed the much needed dip!
Estelcontar · 14 May 2009 · Chapter 2: Empty Handed
A most poignant glimpse at the hard life of the Dúnedain. It's good that it also reminds us how important Elrond's friendship was to their survival.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased this drabble worked for you.
Estelcontar · 14 May 2009 · Chapter 1: The Hands of a Healer
A most touching vignette which hints at the future greatness of Aragorn.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed the drabble and found it touching.
Raksha The Demon · 14 May 2009 · Chapter 2: Empty Handed
A sobering reflection on the Dunedain lifestyle. Living off the land, and the forest, can be dangerous if the game is scarce.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I would imagine from the hints Tolkien gave us that life could be very hard indeed for Aragorn's people.