Summer Sports challenge, Swimming: Out of Doubt, Out of Dark

[azalaisdep]

Author: Azalais
Title: Out of Doubt, Out of Dark
Characters: Faramir, Aragorn
Source: RoTK
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Middle-earth belongs to Tolkien and his heirs: I wander there for fun, not profit

Comments

[wormwood_7]

It was no easy task to get Faramir back, and you describe that in a very evocative way. Lovely imagery. Thanks for sharing!

[azalaisdep]

I wanted to get across the sense of effort, and how far he had to come back - we know how weary Aragorn was after healing Faramir and the others. I'm glad you found it evocative - thank you for the feedback.

[lindahoyland]

I just loved this.A great use of the prompt.

[azalaisdep]

Thank you!

[foxrafer]

Really great use of the prompt. Always loved that instant recognition.

[azalaisdep]

Me too :-) So I was determined to shoehorn it in...

[blslarner]

For the first time I was struck by the similarity between Námo's summons to the riven fëar of fallen Elves (or a particular stricken Maia) and the calling of Aragorn to those who have come so very close under the shadow of the Gates of Death. Yes, I found myself first thinking of Gandalf and the Balrog and the passing through fire and water, out of time itself; and how closely aligned in their ways were Mithrandir and Faramir, thought the Wizard's pupil, in what they experienced!

Excellent imagery.

[azalaisdep]

Wow - I didn't have any of that consciously in mind, but you're right, it's an interesting parallel! I always love it when readers find layers of things in my writing that I wasn't aware I'd put there - thank you.

[clodia_metelli]

Oh, that's beautifully atmospheric. I really like it.

[azalaisdep]

I'm glad :-)