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Title: Mercy <http://www.freewebs.com/aure/mercy.htm> · Author: Marta
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> · Books/Time: The Hobbit: Drabble · ID: 583

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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:33:09 Score: 2

I really like drabbles that function as gap-fillers. Though short, they can
add so much to canon, like the idea that Legolas might have captained the
group that captured the dwarves. It adds food for thought.

Title: Our Greatest King <http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=1762>
· Author: picara
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:33:45 Score: 3

Who could offer better or more fitting praise to Thranduil than his
subjects? Especially those who knew exactly what the difference was between
north and south or what Thranduil's limitations were. This little drabble
shows very effectively why Thranduil would be considered Greenwood's
greatest king.

Title: There
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Again · Author: Azalais
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:35:42 Score: 4

Bilbo is definitely a sly one. I love the double meaning in his line about
living near a dragon. It was a nice allusion to his recent adventure as well
as a very pointed and wonderful insult towards Lobelia. As for the rest of
the hobbits, I can just imagine the looks Bilbo received when he popped back
in during the auction. "Consternation" is probably a mild way of putting it.

Title: Father
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Author: Azalais
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:36:23 Score: 4

Fantastic gapfiller! The brief mentions of torture are more then enough to
set the scene, and Thrain's ramblings make for a nice capstone on what this
dwarf has endured already. I loved Gandalf's remorse over the fact that he
couldn't do anything more for any of these prisoners. Not while he was in
disguise, at least. And the brief moment of sanity was powerful, and I
wonder just what Thrain saw then. Certainly enough to trust. Good missing
scene.

Title: An Unexpected Party <http://www.freewebs.com/aure/lotrdrabbled.htm>
· Author: Marta
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> · Books/Time: The Hobbit: Drabble · ID: 1359

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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:42:16 Score: 4

This is one of the more effective drabble summaries that I've found, and I
think part of that effectiveness lies in the third paragraph. The list of so
many days, dwarves, and seedcakes is a great way of summarizing everything
that happens, and the added bit about Bilbo finally understanding hints at
the confusion he felt during the first two paragraphs. Nicely done.

Title: Idle Leaves
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3344> · Author: Alawa
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:51:33 Score: 3

Very powerful imagery packed into very short phrases. I liked the brevity of
these poems. I imagine Aragorn probably didn't have much time for writing.
My favorite was the one about fireside chess, with Aragorn pretending to be
too tired to notice that the other is only pretending to actually lose. Lots
of pretenses going on here. Good writing.

Title: Song of the
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Author: Ninquelosse
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:54:01 Score: 4

Nice adaptation of the hymn to suit the story. It reads much like a hymn
would and calls to mind Renaissance styles. But of course this is set in
Numenor, and I can easily imagine the Faithful singing this. I like the
references to various Valar as well as their knowledge of their own pride
and downfall. I also like the idea of trying to keep the thunder but lose
the pride. A very difficult concept, and I think it's something that Aragorn
and the Rangers later embody. Nice work.

Title: Gríma's
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Giftgiving · Author: Alawa
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:54:51 Score: 3

Well, I personally wouldn't want to be readied for Grima's gift-giving. But
I did like this poem. I enjoyed the allusions to riders and horses, which is
very much the culture of Rohan, and how Grima is trying to tame all of that,
including both Eowyn and Theoden. Good symbolic work.

Title: Battle Song of
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:56:03 Score: 5

I liked the imagery of the raven and the wolf. They certainly fit the
militaristic feel of this poem, and in light of the Wargs and the crebain,
they certainly fit the idea of Rohan. I also liked how items were paired up
in verses, and how this was paralleled throughout the poem. It kept almost a
march rhythm, as of men riding to war. Or there were the short bursts of
command that all came together, like orders being shouted. The form was
perfect for the subject, and I would have loved to hear this in the
"slightly trashed" mead hall.

Title: Whispers <http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=2796>
· Author: Ellisande
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 19:58:06 Score: 5

I loved this poem much as I loved its inspiration, the Lament for Boromir.
And this poem stayed very close to that lament, but the idea of using the
Anduin as a means of bringing tidings to Gondor was almost more fitting, I
think, than using the winds. The Anduin would be a more certain messenger,
in my opinion. The rhyme and meter were excellent, and I think you could
tuck this poem in at the end of the lament and have it count as canon. It
feels completely authentic and natural. Brilliantly written.

Title: A Lullaby for
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Night · Author: Alawa
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 20:04:36 Score: 6

Wonderful poem! I loved the idea of passing hope around during the longest
night of the year. There was some wonderful imagery bound up in the closing
and opening lines of this lullaby, and this set the tone for the rest of it.
I really enjoyed the notion of a mother and child providing a beacon that
might warm or guide a wandering Ranger. And I liked the assurances provided
that this was not all done in vain but rather a noble duty passed down by
noble men. The entire poem was a wonderful tribute to sheltering hope in
dark days, and I can see it bringing comfort not only to a slumbering child
but also to the mother who sang the lullaby. Beautiful writing.

Title: The Creation
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Author: Elwen_Aiwelinde
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:25:30 Score: 8

Quite possibly the most stunning collection of imagery and metaphor that I
have ever come across. This is absolutely beautiful stuff. I loved the idea
of Bema using rippling streams as blood and flint and iron as hooves. Each
one carries with it a host of associated ideas that fit perfectly into the
vision behind the Mearas. The idea of a horn being used to waken the horses
and the idea that their hearts still echo with the sound of that horn is
brilliant, and the descriptions of the horses galloping are so amazing that
I'm digging through the thesaurus in an effort to do them justice but I'm
coming up short. The colors were deep and vibrant. Each one had its own
personality, and it all came together to form fantastic pictures in my mind
as these horses galloped past. And then there's the alliteration: definitely
present but subtle enough that it doesn't draw attention to itself. Rather,
it serves the focus of the poem, which is exactly how it should be done. The
Rohirrim were described as a people who sang many songs, and they would have
been quite good, I imagine, in the creation of songs. This definitely proves
it!

Title: Arnor
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:26:37 Score: 2

I really like the phrase "a sunset king for the sunset towers." It's
beautiful imagery, but the sound is a bit ominous, especially considering
the fact that this is the start of a new Age.

Title: Eyes like the
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> · Races/Places: Men: Poetry · ID: 125

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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:27:56 Score: 3

I really like the idea of Faramir finding this poem among the Haradrim dead
and deciding to keep it. The poem itself was good and clearly written from
the perspective of one who is not a native to Gondor, but my favorite part
was Faramir's reaction. Good characterization.

Title: Morgul
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3477&cid=13137> Vale ·
Author: Gwynnyd
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:29:20 Score: 2

Chilling description of Minas Morgul. The narrative was quite vivid, and the
fact that even Aragorn felt dread says quite a bit about this stretch of
land. Nice descriptive work.

Title: His Lady's Horse <http://www.freewebs.com/aure/hisladyshorse.htm> ·
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> · Races/Places: Men: Drabble · ID: 943

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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:30:02 Score: 3

I can just see the twinkle in Halbarad's eyes as he delivers those last
lines about the lady being well. And it is definitely a good thing that it's
dark, or Aragorn would have probably lost a great deal of dignity while
earning some ribbing from Halbarad.

Title: Another
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> · Races/Places: Men: Drabble · ID: 296

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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:30:59 Score: 3

I loved the way that Aragorn not only accepted his new name but was also
able to take meaning from a title that was probably given in derision. It
says quite a bit about the man and how he's always looking a bit further
than most people, seeing double meanings and portents. Nice elaboration on
the name "Strider." It is an apt description in many ways.

Title: More
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> · Races/Places: Men: Drabble · ID: 1377

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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:31:23 Score: 3

Eomer is entertaining some rather sobering thoughts here, especially the
part about both Rohan and Gondor losing the heirs to the kingdom. But the
imagery used to describe Boromir racing around with Theodred was beautiful.
I like the phrase "skilful havoc." That creates some interesting mental
images.

Title: A net
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> · Races/Places: Men: Drabble · ID: 1361

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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:31:47 Score: 3

Traps within traps within traps. Poor Denethor. His suspicions really did
get the better of him, but what a fascinating picture his mind paints! And
seen from this perspective, Gandalf truly is a menacing and untrustworthy
ally. I wouldn't want him near me if I had suspected even a part of what
Denethor suspected.

Title: Fathers
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Cousins and Brothers · Author: Tanaqui
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> · Races/Places: Men: Drabble · ID: 1383

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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:32:12 Score: 3

Theoden's response to Theodred's complaint was beautiful. It hit me hard,
and it seems to have hit Theodred hard, too, if his stammered apology is any
indication. I'm very certain he won't make hasty complaints like that again.
Very sobering little drabble and brilliant characterization of a very wise
Theoden.

Title: Pride
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:32:42 Score: 3

I really liked this account of Eomer meeting Firefoot. I like the fact that
Firefoot was born the wrong way, too. It adds an extra bit of spice to his
personality. It probably should have warned Eomer that he was up against
quite a bit, but then, I suppose the reverse could be true, too.

Title: Tales of the Hunter <http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=857>
· Author: ErinRua
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:37:51 Score: 4

I love the stories that focus on the ones left behind, such as the mothers
to all those Rangers who go tromping about in the muck. And I really like
the way this story was told as a series of vignettes, all in the same place
but all so very different as the child grows into a man. But the last one,
where the tale of the hunter and the elf was resumed, brought it full circle
and linked them together so that they weren't so different after all. Great
story.

Title: 110 <http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=4427> ·
Author: Aeneid
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:38:11 Score: 4

I like the way prose and poetry were mixed in this story. It gives a
somewhat jumbled feel, and in this case, that's a good thing. It helps tie
the reader into what Boromir is experiencing. The feeling is that he's
adrift and wandering without ever truly hoping to find what it is he's
searching for. And this means that when he does find it, the relief is that
much more profound. Great play on moods, and I like the switches back and
forth. It was a very effective method.

Title: Downfall
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1887&cid=11548> · Author:
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:39:00 Score: 5

This was both very dark and, in a strange way, very upbeat. I'm not quite
sure how that was managed, actually. It's a fascinating idea to have one of
the Faithful go back for a reluctant bride only to sunder them both. Great
concept, but even greater are the words he speaks. He's not looking at the
darkness but rather at her and how they'll be together. Which says a lot for
him, and it also says a lot for her in that she apologizes and admits to her
mistake. There's definitely a lot going on in the background of this story,
and that makes it very rich.

Title: Two of <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3132>
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> Tiger · 2005-08-14 23:40:22 Score: 4

I love looking at familiar scenes through unfamiliar eyes. In this case, the
choice of two Rangers from the north was a brilliant idea. Aragorn was a
familiar presence, and yet he had changed. Other characters were also seen
in new light, such as Elrohir and the hobbits. I like the way that Tarkil
flashed back and forth through time as part of his fever, enabling us to see
other moments, like the Paths of the Dead. Great technique and great new
look at the final battle in RotK.


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