Reviews (506)

Allatáriel · 1 April 2004

I have to agree with Layangabi, I have been loving this story up until Imrahil and his sons swaggered into the picture. You have a fun writting style and a bold use of Old English, but I just can't get behind Imrahil as an arrogant prick (also, by the by, Elphir was married and had a son before the War of the Ring began, Alphros was born in 3017). It's still very well written and I will keep reading it, I'll just be imagining Imrahil and his son's being played by their evil doppelgangers. By the way, is your penname a reference to the Mordant's Need novels by Stephen R. Donaldson? :)

Layangabi · 1 April 2004

And I was enjoying this story so much...sorry friend, it's just that I've always seen as Imrahil as a *benevolent* figure in Faramir and Boromir's lives. The way you portray him in this chapter is a little jarring for me.

EomerofEastfold · 1 April 2004

Awwww, we all know Eomer likes Faramir. He wouldn't have let him anywhere near Eowyn if he didn't. You know, with all of Imrahil's underhandedness, you wouldn't think Eomer would even want to look at Lothiriel down the line. Is their relationship going to improve? Loved Faramir closing the door in Aragorn's face. That was hilarious. :)

Chibi-Kaz · 31 March 2004

I think Faramir should tell Eomer off. Eomer's just being a prick. :D Even better, if Faramir can do it hungover, half asleep, and in Rohirric.....

Kristy · 30 March 2004

And now Faramir will pay for his night with the boys :) You're very mean to leave us on the edge like that! I really enjoyed this chapter and as always can't wait for the next one. Great work! PS I really wouldn't want Eomer (sp?) that angry with me.

EomerofEastfold · 30 March 2004

I feel sorry for the person who's going to have to wash the wall........ Such a vivid dream for a drunk man to have. I'm assuming, seeing as how Faramir is a bit of a seer, that it's a glimpse of his future? Too bad he doesn't have any time to sort it out before Eomer punds him into the ground! :D

Kristy · 20 March 2004

He forgot Éowyn! Oh he is so toast! Both Éowyn and Eomer are gonna kill him! Poor Éowyn, she was screwing up her courage to confide in Faramir and he didn't show up. Now she'll build walls around her heart and not trust him as easily (if it could have been considered easy before) Oh, The course of true love never did run smooth:)

fliewatuet · 19 March 2004

Okay, now I understand what you meant in your reply about Faramir being not the only one to forget his date with Éowyn. Must reread the story and find that passage ... But thanks for the lesson in Rohirric/Old English. Very educating! And my sympathies for those Rohirrim taking over the plot. Sounds vaguely familiar to me. But they are a likeable bunch (and, for the most part, completely unaware as to the identity of their new companion). And now poor Faramir is in for a nasty headache (probably in league with a queasy stomach) and a vicous scolding from both Éowyn and Éomer. That is, if he manages to figure out how to get home :) Is there another council meeting scheduled for the next day? That would be most cruel for Faramir to endure (and, given the wicked streak that Aragorn has displayed so far in this story, I am not entirely sure that the mischievous side of the King would not get the better of him once he learned of his steward's ... condition ...)

EomerofEastfold · 18 March 2004

Uh-oh, he's in trouble. Instead of meeting Eowyn he went out and got drunk. At least he learned a little bit of Rohirric, so he might understand the verbal thrashing Eowyn AND Eomer are likely to give him. :) I only wish I knew all the grammer rules associated with Rohirric.

fliewatuet · 18 March 2004

After that endless council meeting, Faramir has certainly earned himself a nice relaxed evening. And if he learns some Rohirric in the course of said evening ... all the better. Though I do fear that he might regret engaging in a rohirric drinking game in the morning (and I wonder how much of this nights ... err ... lessons ... he will be able to remember in the morning). As far as the previous chapter is concerned, I must say that Éomer went to great pains to ensure that Faramir got enough time off to be introduced to Rohan and its ways. Though I doubt that Éomer attended that endless meeting only for that purpose. To see Faramir (and probably some of the other attendants) squirm beneath his gaze must have been a source of great amusement for him (and to see his fellow King suffer those councilors as well). But, somehow, I got the impression that the incompetence of those councilors was, at least in parts, a well thought out act. By dragging out the meeting as they did, Aragorn and Faramir would have given their consent to (almost) everything only to be done with the meeting! Again, I wonder what Faramir will discover about the real nature of Minas Tirith's state of disrepair ... As you can see, just in case I have not yet told you so, I really enjoy your story and continue to enjoy it. I love the combination of humour (and no small amount of that!) with what appears to become a full blown political intrigue and the problem Our Favourite Heroes face in adjusting to their new stations. fliewatuet

EomerofEastfold · 17 March 2004

You seem to be on the fast track to learning Rohirric, and it's helping me out, too. :) But shoot, every time I get around to being able to leave a review, you put another chapter up and I forget about it. So, let's try to recap. I thought for certain the rider heading toward Eowyn and Faramir would be Eomer, but it wasn't. It seemed the perfect time for a verbal onslaught, too. :) Elessar seemed a bit OOC at first, but seeing how annoying those councilers are, it's well placed OOC. I'd jump out the window if I had to spend hours in a room listening to other people argue. I've got to work on my Rohirric so I don't have to rely on the translations so much. I'm very grateful you found the word for ale. I've been looking for that one for a while. :)

Kristy · 17 March 2004

YAY! You updated quickly! I hope you'll do that again soon. Oh lord now there are drinking games! Poor Faramir! I really am enjoying reading this. I can't wait to see what's next. :)

Marigold Gamgee · 17 March 2004

Very interesting, and very devious of Éomer! I hadn't ever considered that there might be difficulties involved with Faramir marrying Éowyn.

Kristy · 16 March 2004

I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying this. I can't wait for more. I'm excited to see if Eowyn is alble to level with Faramir or if she chickens out. I also can't wait to see what Eomer has in store for Faramir.

fliewatuet · 16 March 2004

Did you not promise some grim turns in your answer to my last review? Good thing I wasn't drinking anything when I read about Aragorn's desperate flight from his very own council chamber. Hilarious, absolutely hilarious! Can't wait to read more about that council meeting (and, of course, Éomer's reaction to Minas Tirith's nobles and their squabbling).

Crimson · 15 March 2004

This is really getting good. Update! Soon damn it!

fliewatuet · 12 March 2004

Again, sorry for not reviewing on a regular basis, but rest assured that I still enjoy your story. Though the latest chapter has adressed more serious matters, it is the more believable for that. Faramir and Éowyn don't know each other too well. That not only becomes evident in Faramir's lack of knowledge about the customs of Rohan (and Éomer's shameless exploit of it), but also in Éowyn's unease around the noble ladies of Gondor and a thorough homesickness on her part. There is much that both of them have to adjust to. But as long as Merry keeps them company I am quite hopeful that matters don't become too grim :-) fliewatuet

EomerofEastfold · 10 March 2004

Hmmmm, and here we all though Eowyn to be completely taken by Faramir, and now she's having doubts about leaving Rohan behind to be with him. Interesting, and quite understandable. Please keep going. :)

powerwriter · 8 March 2004

This is wonderful!

eowynthegreat · 4 March 2004

This is really cute! Please continue!

fliewatuet · 1 March 2004

Sorry for not reviewing the previous chapter separately. It was hilarious, as always. Merry's contest of wills with Faramir's Rohirrim guard was priceless. And I wonder whether it was the Hobbits' idea to make sure that Faramir behaves like a gentleman in Éowyn's presence or whether it was Éowyn's idea herself. Anyway, nice twist and surely not what Éomer had in mind. But being the King of Rohan does not mean he will always get what he wants ;-) Now for the latest chapter. I like the more romantic turn the story takes towards the end of the chapter. The opening sequence in the stables was great. Éowyn's attempt to keep a straight face at the stable master's words that must have been bordering on an insult to the Lady of Rohan. But Faramir's idea to take a look at their future home, if only from a distance, was really lovely, though Éowyn seems a bit overwhelmed. But they still have Merry to keep them grounded.

powerwriter · 1 March 2004

I am enjoying this story way too much :D This is -just- the Faramir/Eowyn story I have been wanting to read! It's too enjoyable for words and written pretty well too :) Hmm...what kind of challenges will Eomer put Faramir through...looking forward to that.

EomerofEastfold · 27 February 2004

Lol, this is all too hilarious! And I see you've learned some Rohirric! Silly me, I was busy translating the words I didn't know as I was going along, not thinking to look at the bottom of the page. You must be using a differnt dialect of Old English, though, because some of the words I could not find in my dictionary. Oh well. Do write more! :)

Elendiari22 · 20 February 2004

Oh, geeze! Poor Faramir, I can see that Eomer is not going to make this easy for him! At least Eowyn in on his side. Great story, I can't wait for more!

fliewatuet · 19 February 2004

Éomer is having way too much fun at Faramir's expenses. Though I am more than aware of Faramir's devotion to Éowyn, I hope he will get some kind of revenge, someday.