Reviews (10)

quodamat · 7 May 2017 · Chapter 1

I only just came across this story, but I wanted to chime in and agree about the warm fuzzies. :) All the favorite parts mentioned by others are certainly deserving. I'll just add that I very much liked the interactions with Elrond and Arwen. The gift of a carved miniature of the Hall of Fire is a very sweet touch. I can imagine Elrond taking that with him when he sails West, in remembrance of his old home. Arwen's mysterious response to Gloin's question was another nice moment. "I am the daughter of Elrond, and mistress of this House." Oh, of course, all cleared up then! I imagine comments like that don't do much to alleviate the sense of adrift-ness. Lovely story!

Silkleaf · 13 January 2017 · Chapter 1

I really enjoyed this, it gave me the warm fuzzies! I liked your take on Rivendell not being quite "anchored", and both of them noticing. The influence of Vilya, I suppose. Sadly, Bilbo's lad won't be the same when he returns, but he doesn't know that yet. I'd hate to be in Gloin's boots when he gets home and has to explain to his missus that he let Gimli run off with an elf! 😀

Andrea · 12 January 2017 · Chapter 1

The fire of a dragon... No, not that. The fire of a warm and welcoming hearth at the end of a long day, or a long and full life. Beautiful story! Thank you very much, shirebound!

Larner · 10 January 2017 · Chapter 1

I so love the iconography of the opal, and its ties to Nerdanel and her sons with the opals that were identified with each.

lbilover · 9 January 2017 · Chapter 1

This reads so much like Tolkien himself that it could have been lifted from an unpublished manuscript. :-) There are so many lovely moments. I especially like this exchange between Bilbo and Gloín: “It is just that I never felt entirely... anchored in this place,” Gloín said. “It is as if the stars above this valley pull one upward with more force than the earth is able to pull one downward. Something about this land feels adrift, as a boat on a river, rather than fully a part of solid ground.” He shook his head. “Forgive me, I do not know how to explain it.” “But you have,” Bilbo assured him. “Perhaps I’m more at peace adrift with the Elves, and wherever their river may take me, than I would be elsewhere, however solid the ground beneath my feet.” As today's Fandom Snowflake Challenge is to leave feedback for a favorite author, let me say how glad I am that you are still writing and in this fandom, and how much joy your stories have given me over the years!!

harrowcat · 9 January 2017 · Chapter 1

*Happy Sigh* Just right Shirebound. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. A Opal is my birthstone too so i loved that touch.

Periantari · 7 January 2017 · Chapter 1

That's a nice scene between two friends. I like the fact that Gloin departed with a gift for Bilbo. Do they ever see each other again according to Tolkien? Thanks for this!

Antane · 7 January 2017 · Chapter 1

This is a great glimpse into Bilbo's life - thanks for sharing! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

PSW · 7 January 2017 · Chapter 1

This ws really nice! I don't think I had ever really thought of this scene, but of course it must have happened. There were so many little bits that jumped out at me that I can't touch on them all here...but I really liked Arwen's little speech (very Elvish :-P), and my very favorite part was when Gloin told Bilbo he would have gone w him. Friends are what it's all about... :-) Thanks so much for writing!

Aranadhel · 5 January 2017 · Chapter 1

Happy new year to you good sir/lady? This story warmed my heart and almost broke my heart too. Gently told, everlasting pain and sorrow alas for these two.