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Msg# 9089

Check Ballot #1 - Hobbits Posted by aure\_enteluva July 06, 2008 - 18:04:49 Topic ID# 9089
Check Ballots for Main Category: Races: Hobbits


SubCategory Races: Hobbits: General

The Westering Fire (200): Aprilkat
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1499
Teen, Reason for Rating: Mention of violence in the Shire although no
depiction.
Romance Partners: Rosie/Sam
Rosie wishes for Sam to come back to the Shire during the Year of
Troubles - and he does.

The Language of Waves (193): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1866
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo and Gildor have an adventure in the sea in the Undying Lands

Ed'ledhron (392): Elanor Silmarien
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5250&cid=21749
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A story about Frodo in the west learning to trust Iluvatar.

Harmony (195): Elwen
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1458
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A speculation on how Frodo Baggins was healed when he travelled into
the West. What was healed and who healed him?

Tolo Dan Na Ngalad (735): Elwen
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1364
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Tolkien left a gap in his tale just begging to be filled. How did
Elrond remove the shard of the morgul blade from Frodo's shoulder?

The Last Summer (143): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5697&cid=24026
General, Reason for Rating: It is General, however a death gets mentioned.
Romance Partners: N/A
Young Pippin and his grandfather Willibald Banks share a nice moment
together.

Too Many Rangers (116): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5312&cid=24427
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
It's a most--interesting night at the Prancing Pony as two Rangers vie
for the honor of leading Bilbo's heir to Rivendell. However, one of
them ought not to be here, for this Ringbearer isn't quite Bingo
Bolger-Baggins.


Lock Out (307): pippinfan88
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3796&cid=18496
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
While on their honeymoon at Crickhollow, Pippin and Diamond run into a
little trouble with the door. (More a "romantic-comedy" than romance)

Feeling Safe (633): shirebound
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3755&cid=21577
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
On the long journey to Rivendell, Frodo shows his trust in Strider in
an unusual way.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Childhood

Trouble at Bag End (728): Angiet
URL: http://angiet.livejournal.com/24654.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Bilbo is finding baby sitting more difficult than he anticipated. A
visit from an old friend leads to help being offered.

Lily Took (147): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5672&cid=23916
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Pippin and Tulip, his knitted piglet, find a surprise in the barn.

The Five Rules of Cooking (523): GamgeeFest
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2282&cid=24766
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Young Merry and Wee Pippin enter a cooking contest at the Free Fair.

The Quest for the Hairless Cat (524): GamgeeFest
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2282&cid=24146
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A day of cloud-gazing turns into an adventure that Merry and Pippin
won't soon forget.

A Hobbity Wizard (596): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5564
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin has a great imagination....and Gandalf needs a lot stamina,
cause the wizard and the still tiny Hobbit lad have a day full of
adventure.

A Promise (149): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5698&cid=24044
General, Reason for Rating: Its a general fic, however the topic
contains death/ afterlife.
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin has to say Good Bye to a special friend and gets another.

A Matter of Ill Reputation (210): Lily
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5549
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Merimac/OFC implied
Frodo tries to get rid of his ill reputation but his plan backfires
and throws him into a delicate situation. However, he is unwilling to
give up.

The Making of a Ringbearer I: Adrift (145): obelia medusa
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=248
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
A look at what Frodo's life might have been like at Brandy Hall after
his parents' deaths, and the events leading up to his adoption by
Bilbo. Frodo is a quiet child whose good intentions sometimes get him
into trouble. Saradoc and Esmeralda love him like their own, but
something is missing from young Frodo's life. Can a spirited old
bachelor turn things around?



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Family

Elanor of Westmarch: The Return (78): Baranduin
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=128
Teen, Reason for Rating: While there is no vulgar language or sexual
content in this story, its main theme is death. In this case a joyful
death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Elanor is very old. One very early morning she goes to the Towers to
see what she can see.

Yule at Great Smials (566): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5103&cid=24122
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
When the cat's away...Lalia and Ferumbras are away from the Great
Smials this year at Yule, and Tooks and their relations descend en
masse--including Bilbo, Frodo, and their guest, Gandalf!

A Treasured Piece of Cloth (600): Golden
URL: http://talechallenges.livejournal.com/27078.html#cutid1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Little Pippin has a "cuddlecloth" that he loves very much. However he
gets too old for it and so Bilbo, Frodo, Merry, Sam and Marigold think
of a plan, how to make Pippin give it up.

Not Quite Any Other Day (631): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3828&cid=14744
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Esmeralda Took/Saradoc Brandybuck
A wee story about when Esmeralda Took fell in love with Saradoc
Brandybuck. It is amazing sometimes what a lad will do to show his
love for a lass.

Grandmum's Button Box (135): pippinfan88
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3796&cid=24153
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Eglantine's treasure trove of buttons piques the interest of Pippin's
children.

The Last Dance (397): pippinfan88
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3796&cid=24931
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
It's Pippin and Diamond's first Yule officially as The Took and Thain
of the Shire and the Mistress of Great Smials. Their schedules keep
them busy all day, stressed, and separated. In the end, only one thing
matters to both.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Friendship

I Can't (24): Antane
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5869&cid=24785
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A tribute and a meditation if you will on the power of perseverance
shown by Bronwe athan Harthad and Harthad Uluithiad, Endurance Beyond
Hope and Hope Unquenchable and on the power of tales. Originally
inspired by Elanor Silmarien's birthday gift to me and more the
hobbits themselves as they wrote down their part of the Story.
"Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

Between Childhood and Coming of Age (141): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5745
Teen, Reason for Rating: The story deals with adolescence, and its
accompanying turmoil. Includes a brief kiss and the implication of
sexual awareness.
Romance Partners: Pippin/OFC
Pippin has finally begun to notice the lasses, and he is seeking
advice from every quarter.

I Give You a Rainbow (571): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5910
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin meets a new friend, a young lass named Evergreen, who is
"different" than his other friends.

The Dancing Lesson (664): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3065&cid=14079
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Written for Shirebound's and Belegcuthalion's birthday present (they
didn't mind sharing, whew!) Bilbo teaches young Frodo how to dance, in
his own inimitable way.

The Making of a Ringbearer II: Anchored (189): obelia medusa
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=669
Teen, Reason for Rating: A couple of minor fistfights.
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo couldn't have succeeded on the Quest without the help of some
very loyal friends. Samwise left home and family to go with him. Merry
and Pippin joined the Fellowship without a moment's hesitation. Bilbo
loved him like a son. How did these powerful relationships develop?
This is a story of Frodo's life with Bilbo, from the adoption through
the Long Expected Party.

A Taste of Home (138): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5782&cid=24818
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
This was written for the shire_kitchen challenge "In a pinch". What's
a hobbit to do when he is far from home and wants a favorite food?
Pippin finds out when Merry wants his favorite Yule treat after they
have gone to live in Minas Tirith.

Pippin's Secret (599): shirebound
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=858&cid=21505
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin and Gandalf have a conversation at Frodo's bedside in
Rivendell, in which Gandalf reveals that he knows something Pippin
never told anyone.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Hurt/Comfort

Secrets (229): Aprilkat
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1491
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Rosie/Sam
Frodo tries in vain to keep his anniversary illness a secret, and
Rosie attempts to ease him.

Small Strengths (238): Elwen
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1811
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo has a close encounter of the arachnid kind, post quest. Much
hurt/comfort.

The Ribbon (336): Gentle Hobbit
URL: http://gentlehobbit.livejournal.com/174513.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In this ficlet, the simple action of tying a ribbon helps Frodo talk
about his missing finger and the healer who helped him regain the use
of his hand.

O Merry Mine (636): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=21637
Teen, Reason for Rating: Discusses death and dying, among other subjects.
Romance Partners: n/a
A series of vignettes in which Frodo calls Merry awake throughout
their time together.

Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams (688): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=2611
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo comforts Pippin with an old tradition from simpler times.
(Written to cheer Marigold.)

Rude Awakening (692): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3065&cid=23675
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Merry wakens to a crash and a gurgle... and where is Pippin?

Dark Dreams (550): SlightlyTookish
URL: http://slightlytookish.livejournal.com/249906.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Pippin comforts Merry on the anniversary of the defeat of the Witch King.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Incomplete

That Fate Them Bore (476): Cara Loup
URL: http://bitoflight.luminousbeings.net/ThatFateThemBore.htm
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
"That Fate Them Bore" is a story cycle that begins with Frodo's
decision to leave the Shire and will eventually end in Rivendell. So
far, only the first stage of the journey - from Hobbiton to
Crickhollow - has been completed: these chapters focus on the choices
and discoveries that surround Frodo's departure and explore the
hobbits' private responses to an enormous change.

Turning Points (357): Cathleen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5781
Teen, Reason for Rating: This story contains mild sexual overtones in
the chapters already completed. Subsequent chapters may contain more
graphic depictions and at that time the rating will be changed to
either PG13 or R.
Romance Partners: Pippin/Marigold
Pippin begins to experience strange, vivid dreams and visions as he
enters adolescence and is confronted with the notion he has inherited
the Tookish gift of the "Sight". At the same time, his body is
changing and he faces both the confusion and delight of his awakening
sexuality.

In This These Days of Glory (640): Dana
URL: http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/210975.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: There will be some violence and more mature
themes, though nothing is intended to be graphic.
Romance Partners: N/A
The Tookland during the time the Travellers were away.

The Autumn of His Discontent (157): jodancingtree
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5818
Teen, Reason for Rating: Conversational references to characters'
romantic involvements, non-married sexual activity implied but not
described
Romance Partners: m/f
Frodo's birthday has come again, for the fifth time since Bilbo went
away. Frodo is happy as Master of Bag End, enjoying his inheritance.
Or he should be happy. He has every reason to be happy. But he's
restless, discontented - and an autumn camping trip with his cousins
seems like the perfect cure. But not with Sam! Sam has been a little
too helpful - Frodo is feeling smothered, as well as restless, and the
young gardener is left at home, much to his dismay.

When Trouble Came (109): Lily
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5837
Teen, Reason for Rating: Prologue is quite dark; mention of animal
slaughter
Romance Partners: Saradoc/Esmeralda, Paladin/Eglantine, Merimac/OFC
Shortly after Frodo and his friends left the Shire Black Riders
attacked Crickhollow, but that was only the beginning of the Saradoc's
worries. Before long the Master and all of Buckland face troubles far
worse.

Dreamflower's Bunny (644): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4970
General, Reason for Rating: mostly little-hobbit-adventuring, but it
has a few intense moments in an encounter with a fox
Romance Partners: N/A
Written at Dreamflower's suggestion: "Merry and Ferdi remembering some
childhood adventure from before Pippin was born."

The Farmer's Son (509): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5902
Teen, Reason for Rating: Violence, character death
Romance Partners: N/A
How did the Tooks keep the Tookland free during the Troubles, until
the return of the Travellers, when the rest of the Shire fell to the
ruffians' occupation?

A Time to Hope (302): PipMer
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5499
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some description of violence and mention of
serious injuries.
Romance Partners: N/A
AU in that it is a mixture of movie and book verse. After the Battle
at the Black Gate, Merry watches over his friends as they struggle to
survive.

Keep Him Secret, Keep Him Safe (643): shirebound
URL: http://storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5877
General, Reason for Rating: Rated mild-PG for partial nudity due to
illness of character.
Romance Partners: N/A
Aragorn falls ill at Cormallen, which Éomer feels must be kept a
secret. But there is more to this illness than meets the eye, as Frodo
discovers. My usual h/cccc, very hobbity, mostly book verse.
Characters include Elladan and Elrohir.



SubCategory: Races: Hobbits: Post-Ring War

Five Turnings of the Year (685): Dana
URL:
http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/tag/five+turnings+of+the+year+%281%29
General, Reason for Rating: N/A (Merry/Pippin is implied in one part
of the story, but that is *only* implication.)
Romance Partners: N/A
Five different Yules, before the Quest and after.

Candles (460): Gentle Hobbit
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2612&cid=12140
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Sam looks for beauty in all living things. This Yule, he weaves a
tapestry of light with an unusual centre.

The Flute (150): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5531&cid=24636
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin misses Frodo and with Gandalf´s help Frodo can let his little
cousin know that he is happy again.

Regarding Ents (525): PipMer
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5636&cid=24284
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Merry and Pippin try to describe to Frodo and Sam what Ents are like.
Sam just can't grasp the concept.

Summer's End (380): pippinfan88
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5529&cid=23198
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
This tale comes from "Year of Depature"; a collection of stories
portraying Frodo and those he loved throughout the year before he
departed to the Undying Lands. In "Summer's End", Frodo attends a
party held by his cousins and takes part in the tradition of telling a
scary story to celebrate Summer's End (aka Samhain, or Hallow's Eve).

A Warm Sun Shining (727): shirebound
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3755&cid=24125
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Kittens have been brought to Frodo's bed in Minas Tirith to cheer him.
Movie-verse.

Some Seasons (199): sophinisba solis
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1823
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: Sam/Rosie
Rosie, Sam, and Frodo take turns with the cooking.

Msg# 9100

Re: Check Ballot #1 - Hobbits Posted by Bonnie L. Sherrell July 06, 2008 - 18:52:01 Topic ID# 9089
I'm not fully happy with "Too Many Rangers" being placed under
"Hobbits," particularly as it involves Aragorn and is much from his
POV. As it is definitely AU according to the published LOTR (we have
Strider and Trotter arguing as to who should lead the Ringbearer to
Rivendell), it should, I think, either be placed under either "AU" or
"Humor," although I'm not certain where it should be placed within
either of those categories as yet.
Bonnie L. Sherrell
Teacher at Large

"Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends." LOTR

"Don't go where I can't follow."

I mourn for this nation.

Msg# 9123

Re: Check Ballot #1 - Hobbits Posted by melayton@gmail.com July 07, 2008 - 0:26:52 Topic ID# 9089
Hi Larner,

Thank you for being upfront about your concerns, because it gives me the
opportunity to explain why we did things the way we did. Hopefully that
will help you understand things this year, and make the best choices for
your stories for future years as well.

I just looked at the information for "Too Many Rangers," and you chose
Hobbits as your first-choice category selections. From a volunteer's
perspective, your story was actually very well placed - we put it
precisely where you told us to. In the future, you (and everyone!)
should select as their first-choice category the place you would most
like your piece to be categorized.

Since it was placed in your first-choice category, I'm not quite
comfortable moving it to a new category. The more stories we move
around, the harder it is to make future moves; and also, it is hard to
allow some moves where an author was placed in its first category, and
not allow others. That's why I prefer not to move stories unless we have to.

So for those reasons, I think I prefer leaving it in Hobbits. Thanks for
your cooperation.

Marta

Bonnie L. Sherrell wrote:
>
>
> I'm not fully happy with "Too Many Rangers" being placed under
> "Hobbits," particularly as it involves Aragorn and is much from his
> POV. As it is definitely AU according to the published LOTR (we have
> Strider and Trotter arguing as to who should lead the Ringbearer to
> Rivendell), it should, I think, either be placed under either "AU" or
> "Humor," although I'm not certain where it should be placed within
> either of those categories as yet.
> Bonnie L. Sherrell
> Teacher at Large