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From Princeling to Warrior  by Manderly 1 Review(s)
FirnsarnienReviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/19/2004
No fair! No fair! >:( You left this chappy in a HORRIBLE place! Horrible I tell you! Awful, awful cliffy! You do plan on relieving this torture soon, do you not? I sure hope so!

Poor Leggy, he was doing so well to! Blasted spiders! Curse them, we curse them preciousssss, we do! Aaaaagh! I'm half hoping he gets himself out of that mess and the other half is hoping his brother and his watcher find him and lend him a hand!

Ah, *two* slashes on his arm! Woo hoo! Any poison get into his system? Oh, that sounded pretty twisted, didn't it? ;) Heh, heh! I think you will find me one Leggy angst, hurt and comfort loving fan! LOL I thrive on it! Ok, I think I'll stop now before you start to wonder what kind of crazy reviewer you've got on your hands now! ;) LOL

Anyway, great chapter! I have to agree with you, writing a story using old language really isn't that hard. You just have to make a conscious effort of it. I've read too many stories where Legolas say "Awesome" or Aragorn says "Let's plow the road!" and those words really just don't fit! I think if people would just close their eyes and imagine the characters saying the words they've given them, they'd realize what works and what doesn't! You obviously have a handle on it and it's always refreshing to read stories that keep to the spirit Tolkien intended. Great job!

I'll be waiting for the next chappy, just hurry up, ok!? ;) LOL

Author Reply: The next chapter is now up, so consider your torture ended. As you can see, no great harm came to Legolas and he is now safely in the protection of his brothers. You are not alone in liking the Legolas angst, hurt and comfort routine. I like it too as long as it doesn't get too carried away. I'm not too keen on mindless violence and angst. Thank you for your review. It's very encouraging for a first time writer.

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