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| Days of the Dunedain by Arnakhor | 54 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 1/31/2026 |
| though he and Aravir shared something in common as it pertained to rescuing hobbits. For some reason, I am now craving a story where Odofur rescues a Ranger. Nice summary at the end of the chapter to put this slice of history into perspective. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 1/31/2026 |
| Odofur had fashioned them to make the apple harvest easier than ladders for lower hanging fruit. Now they made dinner easier. I seem to recall Tolkien describing hobbits as "clever-handed" somewhere or other... Gandalf wandering off and the merry, racing children tugging at his cloak add a nice note. "first hobbit" – what a lovely thought, and nice that the two Men have such a shared experience. His bold nature far exceeded his water skills in those days. LOL! Wonderful background! But I forget if you mentioned Odofur's family line... were there Stoors, who were familiar with boats, if I'm remembering right? Or is he from one or both of the other hobbit clans/lines, and he picked up boating from a Stoor? Or did he invent the idea for himself? Hmmmm on the discussion of "chance". I think Gandalf might have another perspective. One day when my tasks are less pressing I should like to pay a call on Tom. But I cannot yet see that day. Lovely bit of foreshadowing. The Oldbucks were serving dinner. So much promise in so few words! to keep up with the appetites of the Big Folk and the mention of flagons brought a quick flash of memory: Nick the fox in Zootopia at the wedding of the Arctic shrew mob boss's daughter, holding a tiny utensil and dipping it into a small bowl of gelato or something like that. And now I'm wondering: were the Men and the wizard eating and drinking out of hobbit-sized vessels? Or did the hospitable hobbit have a supply of dishes and cups and utensils for oversized guests? Truly, Odofur has had a busy day. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/31/2026 |
| Hooray for a family reunion! (Even though Odofur and his guests didn't know that in the last chapter.) Trust a hobbit to have a handy pavilion he can set up in the back yard for an unexpected celebration. If he likes mutton... Ah, yes, I seem to remember Gandalf vouching for the mutton. “Back quickly now. There will be two more!” Haha, luckily, Odofur's sons are capable of whisking. The three-way hug is most satisfying. If anything, this would enhance his reputation. Always look on the bright side of life, as they say. And I think I can see here the seeds of Gorbadoc Brandybuck's reputation for setting a generous table. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 1/31/2026 |
| Ah, hobbit hospitality. It never fails to bring a smile. And the concerns of the rest of the world seem to have forgotten us. I hope this statement doesn't fall into the category of "famous last words"! Good thing the hobbit has some reinforcements at hand. On to the next chapter! | |
| Tripsy | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 1/30/2026 |
| Really expressive work belongs in comic format. Paid artist, connect with me! Discord: tripsydraws Author Reply: Thanks. I'll think about it. Just published another one that might lend well to that format...on this site...The Ride of Eorl. Check it out | |
| Fimbrethel | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 1/25/2026 |
| cool! Author Reply: I'm glad you're enjoying this. It's the second of three works involving the Dunedain in some capacity. The first one Dol Guldor, is a full length novel invovling the first Chieftain of the Dunedain, Aranarth, his son Arahael, Gandalf and others taking on casting Sauron out of Dol Guldor in T.A 2063. The third one has just been published, The Ride of Eorl, documenting in detail his rescue of Gondor's army in T.A 2510. By chance, Aragost, Chieftain of the Dunedain is along for the ride. | |
| Fimbrethel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/25/2026 |
| And he will run into Aravir and Aragorn, I suppose. | |
| Fimbrethel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/25/2026 |
| I like this scene better for obvious reasons: mention of Aragorn, friendly chatter, hobbits. | |
| Fimbrethel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/25/2026 |
| I have never read this before, but it seems interesting. One note: for us obviously the grandson is Aragorn I, but back then he would only be Aragorn...until Aragorn II was born. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 1/5/2026 |
| Seeing the Prancing Pony in an earlier time was fun! Two tables of hobbits were celebrating something involving a great deal of ale and food. That sounds legit. I like how Aranuir takes comfort that he has fulfilled his mission in the long stretch of centuries. Someday... I can vouch for the mutton. LOL, such a hobbity thing for a wizard to say. | |