And sometimes, the glimpses of our real world that somehow cry "Eriador!" to us, make the glimpses of the legendarium that much more poignant.
Once, driving with my mom when I was a young teen, I caught sight of a hillside that cried out "Shire!" to me. I said "Ooooh!" out loud. And then cound't explain why to my mom.
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.
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