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| Brethren by Ecthelion of the fountain | 1 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/21/2025 |
| The feeling of slow-growing danger is well done. I'm thinking (this is off the top of my head) that the Uruk are larger than Orcs, and they can also function in daylight, which tends to make Orcs wobbly, if I'm remembering right. Théodred is both a promising heir and an intelligent, effective leader. I also love the humour that breaks through at times. The thought of Éowyn being left behind in Edoras without her two champions is troubling. The scene built around the knighting works well, showing Théodred's wisdom and understanding of tactics, along with Éomer's ability to learn from the past (and understand sound tactics), while also highlighting Éomer's youth. ("I'm taller than you!") Here Théodred was all ready to listen to Éomer discuss how much he still has to learn and how far he still has to go before he can even think about being a Marshal, I should imagine. Author Reply: Thanks! “The thought of Éowyn being left behind in Edoras without her two champions is troubling.” – At this point in time, Gríma had not yet become a presence in the King’s hall. But yeah, later, it did come to that. :( Fortunately, this story doesn’t dwell too much on that part. “Here Théodred was all ready to listen to Éomer discuss—” – Exactly! He already regarded Éomer as one worthy of counsel. :) | |