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Post by LKK on Nov 2, 2004 19:51:55 GMT -5
I added a new drabble to my collection. This one's not about elves though. It stars Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. Normally, I don't write hobbits. But this drabble was written for a challenge about Greed. And I just couldn't think of a greedy elf!  Sthingys Summary: Lobelia Sackville-Baggins is less than pleased about Bilbo's departing gifts for her. www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1993Even though this drabble isn't elvish, I would love to hear what you thought about it if you read it.  |
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Post by LKK on Nov 2, 2004 19:53:36 GMT -5
What the?  Okay, "Sthingys" is NOT the name of my drabble. I swear I typed in "Sthingys". HONEST!  |
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Post by LKK on Nov 2, 2004 19:57:24 GMT -5
OH FOR PETE'S SAKE! I think the word S-p-o-o-n-s is freaking out because the board thinks I'm trying to do some sort of icon. The name of my drabble is the round ended eating utensil you use when you eat soup or cereal. Not a fork and not a knife. Take that, stupid board!  |
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Post by Karri on Nov 2, 2004 23:09:54 GMT -5
But this drabble was written for a challenge about Greed. And I just couldn't think of a greedy elf! And for not thinking of him, Thranduil and I thank you.  |
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Post by LKK on Nov 3, 2004 10:40:35 GMT -5
Tell the King, he's welcome for me. *Dares to give the King a peck on the cheek*  Actually, my first thought on the challenge was to have Thorin's thoughts about the elves and men gathering outside the mountain, ready to go to war for their greed. Then to end the drabble, I was going to use Thranduil's line about how he would think long before going to war over treasure. (Don't have the exact quote handy; I'm sure you know the one.) But someone else (HASA maybe?) had recently written a similar drabble. So I decided the idea wasn't as original with me as I would have liked. I briefly considered something concerning the Silmarils. But I haven't read the Silmarillion in ages. I don't remember the story well enough to fashion a drabble around it. So I switched races completely and ended up with Lobelia. I would never depict Thranduil as greedy. Yes, he likes jewels as do many elves. (Tolkien says the Mirkwood elves favored white gems sewn on their collars, if I remember right.) But that's a long way from being greedy! |
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Post by Karri on Nov 3, 2004 11:05:45 GMT -5
*The King is gracious enough to look abashed, but then takes LKK's hand a places a delicate kiss upon it*
If you have the time to do so, I would highly recommend checking to see if you local library has the Silm in unabridged audio. Listening to it adds a whole new dimension to the Silmarillion (as well as spawns many a baby plot bunny.) ;D
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