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| The Ranger and the Eagles by Cairistiona | 14 Review(s) |
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| Darkover | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 1/19/2011 |
| This is another fine chapter! Poor Aragorn! He faced up to his fears more bravely than I suspect I would have. I'm really beginning to like Durvain, as well--he may be small for a giant Eagle, but he has a big heart. Gandalf, as before, is completely in-character--made abrupt and impatient by worry, but deeply concerned about his friend. I'm glad Aragorn was finally able to bring himself to enjoy the experience, at least to some extent, before it ended. Sure, it would be scary, but think of how cool it would be to fly! I eagerly await the next installment. Thank you for writing and posting this one. Sincerely, Darkover Author Reply: Thank you, Darkover! So glad you liked this chapter, and very glad indeed that you're growing to like Durvain. He really has carved a soft spot in my heart, I must admit. :) And I do think that Aragorn finally overcame the last of his fears of Eagles; now it remains to be seen whether he has the stamina left to actually enjoy the final leg of his flight. He's been through a lot for a wounded, weakened man, even if he is a Numenorean! Thanks for the review! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 1/19/2011 |
| Oh, what a thrilling experience! And what a sweet love story between these mighty and wonderful Eagles. This chapter was mesmerizing, and the end was just wonderful. Goodness, whatever will that prickly Beorn think of all this? Author Reply: Thank you, shirebound! Hopefully some of Beorn's prickles have worn a bit smoother over the years, but yes, it'll be interesting to find out, won't it! | |
| AzureSkye | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 1/19/2011 |
| Wow, those sound like some pretty miserable nightmares. Love the question of Numenorean insanity....and it sounds like Aragorn doesn't like sailing. As mild as Durvain is I really don't think he's liking Aragorn calling his talons hooks and claws. And the seven-year-old looks never work anymore do they? I was laughing hysterically when Durvain told Aragorn to try again; he'd missed Gandalf's boots. I don't think I could have taken the turbulence or the dive during the flight, I *hate* falling. I don't like roller coasters for that very reason. I'd never even considered there might be "fallen" eagles, but I suppose as every other race has some, eagles must too. And its wonderful that Aragorn has finally gotten over his fear of flying! Author Reply: Thank you, AzureSkye! I'm with you in not being particularly fond of that feeling of freefall (although I used to love rollercoasters in my younger days!). I don't think you'll ever catch me, or Aragorn, skydiving! As for "fallen" eagles... that southern eagle is an original character but the idea of him is straight out of canon. In "The Hobbit", Tolkien tells us, "Eagles are not kindly birds. Some are cowardly and cruel. But the ancient race of the northern mountains were the greatest of all birds; they were proud and strong and noble-hearted." I wrote Menelris in the same vein as Tolkien wrote most of his Eagles, but Durvain I wanted to be a bit of an exception--much like in nature, one can very rarely come across an exceptionally friendly wild animal. I wanted Durvain to be that exception to the rule--still very much the noble-hearted and strong, proud bird, but also with a rare charitable streak. And if you don't mind my yammering too much on where I get ideas for characters, Durvain was influenced in part by a real bald eagle named Freedom, who had been rescued and brought back to health and has proven to be exceptionally friendly and caring toward both her caregiver and also, inexplicably, toward the seriously and terminally ill. If you google "Freedom the Eagle", you can find more information about her. :) | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 1/19/2011 |
| Of course that your Aragorn's fly experience couldn't have been easy, he has to get in trouble! Love those Eagles, they are the best thing that happened to Aragorn in years, I'm sure. "You missed his shoes, Master Strider. Perhaps you should try again." - Again, this made me laugh. Do you think that the Eagles can fetch Elrond? I think that we will need him to tend Aragorn injuries. Author Reply: Hee hee... yes, Fantasia, with me it can't just be a simple flight to Beorn's Hall, can it. And sending them to fetch Elrond--that's an interesting thought. Trouble is, winter has already struck up in the high passes, and I don't think Elves can fly any higher than Men can, so I think Aragorn will have to settle for Gandalf and whoever they might find at Beorn's Hall. Thanks for the review! | |