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Biography:   I'm over 40 (That's as much as you get!) I've been reading Tolkien since 7th grade. Read the covers off my trilogy copies. This is the first story I've written since high school. This has taken a massive amount of research, still not done. Originally, I was interested in who the first ranger was, but found Valandil made to my order instead. A few facts about the beginning of the 3rd age. 1. Valandil was 11 when Isuldur died. 2.Valandil was raised in Rivendell. 3. Meneldil took the throne of Gondor when Isuldur didn't, he was accounted a good king. That's about it for about 130 years. Saddle up , loosen your hilts, for we shall ride as one! As the Prince of Arnor deals with coming of age and proves he can King with the best of them.
bullet The Fourth Son Last Updated: 8/3/2004
At the beginning of the third age, Valandil, fourth son of Isildur, is coming of age. Raised in Rivendell, he struggles with the pressures of everyday life, as well as learning the responsibilities of a King. He must stand up for himself and the people of Arnor against loved ones and enemies. He must find the truth in a message of death from a relative, stop a war between Orcs, Rock Trolls and Stone Giants and recover a stolen Palantir. Holds to canon. Thanks for the reviews! Big Thanks to my Be
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 11 Published: 1/20/2004