LOTR Drabble: Through Shadow
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martasficTitle: Through Shadows
Summary: Gimli takes Frodo to Kheled-zaram.
Word Count: 100
Rating: General (nothing objectionable)
Timeline: Late Third Age (bookverse)
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Erebor's skalds spoke of a beautiful crown hidden beneath murky waters, fairer than mithril. No true dwarf would take an Outsider to Kheled-zâram; 'twas dangerous to show your treasures.
But Frodo was no Elf, nor even a Man. Gimli took his hand and pulled him off the path. He made short journey down the green slope until at last they stood by the weather-worn pillar.
For a moment Gimli held his breath. Frodo peered into the dark waters, gazing past the mountain-peaks' reflection, and stood speechless. Then he looked up, his eyes aglow. Mahal be praised, the hobbit had seen!
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Note: A skald is a specialized sort of minstrel. Thanks to mrowe for helping me find just the right word.
Summary: Gimli takes Frodo to Kheled-zaram.
Word Count: 100
Rating: General (nothing objectionable)
Timeline: Late Third Age (bookverse)
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Erebor's skalds spoke of a beautiful crown hidden beneath murky waters, fairer than mithril. No true dwarf would take an Outsider to Kheled-zâram; 'twas dangerous to show your treasures.
But Frodo was no Elf, nor even a Man. Gimli took his hand and pulled him off the path. He made short journey down the green slope until at last they stood by the weather-worn pillar.
For a moment Gimli held his breath. Frodo peered into the dark waters, gazing past the mountain-peaks' reflection, and stood speechless. Then he looked up, his eyes aglow. Mahal be praised, the hobbit had seen!
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Note: A skald is a specialized sort of minstrel. Thanks to mrowe for helping me find just the right word.