Points of Light by Larner
shirebound · 15 December 2015 · Chapter 2: Hope
What a special and wise woman. How this child must have been treasured!
Author's reply
We know that both she and her husband were known to be subject to foresight. Indeed, I'm certain that while he was with his parents' people Aragorn was treasured indeed.
Linda Hoyland · 14 December 2015 · Chapter 1: Faith
I love Faramir's dreams here. I always wondered when Boromir and Denethor had their conversation about the thousand years.
Author's reply
It was a delight to find a context in which to present that remembered conversation, and who better than Faramir to embody Faith? Thanks so, Linda! And a joyful Christmas to you!
Andrea · 13 December 2015 · Chapter 1: Faith
That is very interesting! We have three people and three different opinions here: On the one hand Denethor who does not want anything to change. He is content with being steward, but only because of his belief that there will never be a king again. Then we have Boromir who comes to the conclusion that there is no living heir to the king and wants his father to be the new ruler (and then himself of course). And we have Faramir. Like Boromir he is not content with just waiting. But he had this dream about the Tree and the King and somehow he knows that it is true. With that attitude Faramir is the luckiest of all three!
Author's reply
Both the luckiest and the truest to what is meant to be, I think. Thanks for the comments and for sharing your perceptions, Andrea! A lovely holiday to you and all you love!
Marianel · 13 December 2015 · Chapter 1: Faith
Faramir! Hes almost as special Aragorn but in his own ways. Lovely and heartwarming story❤️
Author's reply
Oh, yes--the perfect foil he will one day prove to Aragorn's hands and service, and in doing so he will best serve the Reunited Kingdom. Thanks so, Marianel!
PSW · 12 December 2015 · Chapter 1: Faith
Just like children -- that single-minded push toward an obvious, inconvenient conclusion, either ignoring or missing the warning signs that it's not at all what Ada wants to hear ... :-P Faramir's joy in the thought of the King come again is endearing and refreshing. Even Boromir seems willing to dig for the truth -- though his reasons are very different. Denathor, though, has ever been proud and just doesn't want to hear it ... Very interesting conversation! Thanks for writing ...
Author's reply
And thank you for the comments--I am so happy when it becomes apparent that others perceive precisely what I'd hoped to convey! Denethor doesn't want for life in Gondor to change from what it's been for the last millenium, after all. But life has a way of sending us all too often the challenges and changes we just don't want to face. Thanks so much, PSW!
Antane · 11 December 2015 · Chapter 1: Faith
I love Faramir's faith and hope - and it was well rewarded! His first sight of the king - the dream become flesh and looking into his eyes - is such a wonderful part in the tale. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I know, Antane. He has the clearest foresight of the three of them, and he does not fear what he sees, but looks to embrace it when the proper time comes. Thank you so, and a joyful Christmas to you!
KathyG · 11 December 2015 · Chapter 1: Faith
I get the feeling that Denethor rather wishes that he could be king instead of just a steward.
Author's reply
I suspect you are right, KathyG. Thanks so for the comments--you know how much they are appreciated!
UTfrog · 11 December 2015 · Chapter 1: Faith
Lovely story. Thank you.
Author's reply
And thank you so much also, UTfrog. And a joyous holiday season to you!
shirebound · 11 December 2015 · Chapter 1: Faith
And if perhaps a fruit of the tree lies in a hidden, protected place until it is time for it to begin to grow into a tree, perhaps there is such a place where the one who will be King lies hidden, too, so that he and the tree can come to Minas Tirith at the same time and the city and our nation will be restored What a perceptive and thoughtful lad. This is a nice gap filler.
Author's reply
I've long suspected that Faramir always hoped one day for the kingdom of Gondor to be restored to its former glory, and if anyone should see a parallel between the hope for the White Tree to again grow in the courts of the King and the hope for that King to return, it would be him. Thank you so for the compliments! And may Christmas fill your heart this holiday season.