The White Tree of Annúminas by shirebound
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Itarille
· 21 February 2025
· Chapter 1
Thank you for sharing this gentle story!
Barefoot and bareheaded when approaching the presence of Kementari--such a fitting touch.
I like the name Cirbarad.
And it warmed my heart to think that Arnor now has its own White Tree.
Author's reply
Thank you, my friend! This (possible) event made me so happy to envision. For additional stories about the northern Rangers, I wrote "Guarding the Shire" a (one-chapter story), and "Force of Nature" and "The Rings of Evendim" (two of my 'Quarantined'-series AU's).
Cuthalion97
· 8 February 2019
· Chapter 1
Umm . . . for a supposed author, I find myself shockingly short of proper adjectives. I said it last night, and I'll say it again - normally I'm not even a fan of reading stories under 5,000 words. But you're disabusing me of this notion, and I've only read two of your stories!
That is a beautiful story, and the one line of dialogue from Sam was absolutely perfect. Would you share your trade secrets with me? How do you write good Tolkien fan fiction? You aren't attempting to imitate his style, as far as I can tell, and yet the dialogue is superb. And the last line: "And the King, sensing an approving Presence among them that he could not see, bowed his head in gratitude."
Excellent! I haven't found many authors who acknowledge the Creator in Tolkien's world. :)
Author's reply
You really warm my heart with such lovely compliments. Back in 2002 when I was writing "Avalanche", I used to lie in bed, close my eyes and imagine the Fellowship stuck on the snowy ledge, and "listen" to what they would most likely be saying to one another. I love the characters, and am always eager to "hear" them conversing. I'm compelled to treat them with respect, and enhance the fondness and respect they feel for one another. It's often the quiet moments, perhaps shared by only one or two people, that can reveal so much. I always feel much more comfortable with dialogue than description, so it's wonderful to know that you're enjoying it. *hugs*
Lindelea
· 22 May 2017
· Chapter 1
*sigh* That was absolutely lovely. How wonderful to catch a glimpse of Sam, Gardener to the King, and Elessar, and a son of Halbarad into the bargain. As usual, you write in a way that draws me into the scene--I can almost feel the soil beneath my bare feet. The mystical underpinnings are nicely done as well.
Author's reply
Thank you, what lovely compliments. I spend so much time trying to imagine these scenes, and am delighted that they ring true for you.
Drumy
· 21 May 2017
· Chapter 1
A beautiful story. Thanks for to write and share. A huge
Author's reply
Thank you, Drumy! :)
Larner
· 17 May 2017
· Chapter 1
Oh, yes--the White Tree should be blessedly present in both capitols! Wonderful, Shirebound!
Author's reply
Thank you, Larner. This is just such a lovely thing for me to imagine.
LavenderTook
· 9 May 2017
· Chapter 1
I like that Sam got his say in how the seed was planted. Sweet to have the tree spread to the north.
Author's reply
I couldn't imagine this scene without Sam!
Antane
· 8 May 2017
· Chapter 1
A sweet story! Love Sam and Aragorn's reverence and their interaction and the invoking of Yavanna.
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you! Writing this scene made me very happy. I love it when hobbits take part in Royal activities.
Grey Wonderer
· 8 May 2017
· Chapter 1
Lovely! The perfect mathom. Dear Sam and the King. : )
Author's reply
Yay, thanks so much! *beams*
quodamat
· 7 May 2017
· Chapter 1
This is absolutely lovely! I especially adore Sam's role in it. Thanks for this, and thanks for gracing us with 15 years of your efforts!
Author's reply
Thank you for your good wishes. I'll keep writing as long as folks are kind enough to keep reading!
Hobbits do tend to sneak into most of my stories, those rascals. :)
curiouswombat
· 6 May 2017
· Chapter 1
This is just lovely. Thank you for this mathom!
Author's reply
Thank you. I'm so happy to have something to share.
Andrea
· 6 May 2017
· Chapter 1
Beautiful idea and beautiful little story!
I especially liked this line:
hero of the West and gardener of renown, in whose heart your song is alive
Author's reply
Yay, I'm happy you like this. I suspect that Sam was Very Famous and amazingly respected by then. But still Sam. :)
Linda Hoyland
· 5 May 2017
· Chapter 1
This was just beautiful, I loved it. I'm sure Yavanna was there or even the One.
Author's reply
What a lovely thing to say. It was a special moment for all of them.
harrowcat
· 5 May 2017
· Chapter 1
Superb Shirebound. Happy Anniversary..
Author's reply
Thank you! :)
addie71
· 5 May 2017
· Chapter 1
This is lovely!
Author's reply
Thank you, sweet friend.
KathyG
· 5 May 2017
· Chapter 1
Ahhh, so the White Tree will also grow at Aragorn's palace in the north! That is so nice.
Author's reply
I'm so happy you like this idea. :)