Reviews (43)

Tari · 22 January 2008 · Chapter 47: Peace

I am sorry to see this tale end. It was marvelously written. I love the way you brought Vlohiri back. I can see him as a healer. He is growing into a wise and gentle adult. I also like your ending for Radasha. I had it in my mind that she should be ruler of the Easterlings right after Harisdane was killed. She has what it takes to be an excellent ruler. Thanks for the amazing adventure. Tari

Tari · 21 January 2008 · Chapter 44: The Fall of a Leader

How SWEET it is. Aragorn killed the witch. That was a nice twist. Only three chapters left to this magnificent tale. Tari

Tari · 9 January 2008 · Chapter 30: The High Priestess' Decision

Eomer to the rescue, I hope, I hope, I hope. I was so disappointed that Aragorn failed to escape. Now Eomer has found them. Yeah!!!!! Tari

Tari · 17 December 2007 · Chapter 22: Display of Power

Harishdane is a totally hideous creature with no heart or feelings whatsoever. I can't wait to see what happens to her. Something bad, I hope. Tari

Tari · 11 December 2007 · Chapter 19: Foes Unveiled

My nails are getting shorther and shorted. This story is becoming additive. For one of Eomer's own men to try and kill him is unbelievable. I'm glad this story is done so I don't have to wait long to find out what happens next. I'm dying to know who the mysterious female is. I was going to call her a lady, but that she definitely is not. Tari

Tari · 6 December 2007 · Chapter 16: Of Murder and Reconsideration

I do love a good mystery and this is an excellent one. I won't even try to guess who the murderer is. I'm so glad Eomer is sticking to his plan. I'm afraid doing otherwise would have been a fatal mistake. Tari

Tari · 28 November 2007 · Chapter 9: A Conflict of Interests Part 2

I will try to comment every so often so you know I am still reading. Your story is so good that I find it hard to come up with appropriate remarks. This chapter is, as always, amazing. The growth both Eomer and Lothiriel have made as rulers is awesome. Learning to control one's temper can't be easy. I think Lothiriel is a good influence on Eomer. Tari

Tari · 26 November 2007 · Chapter 5: Of Love and Misunderstanding

This story keeps getting better and better. It's a real nail bitter. I love the way Lothiriel is maturing. Eomer needs someone strong at his side. Being a king is still quite new to him. I'm most anxious to find out more about the "beast", if that is what it is. Your chapters have a lot of meat to them which make them very gripping. I read one each day a lunch. More later, Tari

Radbooks · 7 April 2006 · Chapter 27: Unexpected Help

Yes, I am a very fast reader! I'm a librarian by trade and I tend to read things very quickly to find out what happens and then later go back and re-read a really good story to savor it. Of course, it's the middle of the night here where I live and I've been reading and writing and all kinds of stuff, but I had to leave another review before I go back to the story - I'm on vacation this week and can do this! :) Okay, I was wrong about Ridasha here, but I'm glad I was wrong. Those Easterlings are just evil, cruel people and make me shudder. I'm trying to decide if the stuff they put in the slave mark was supposed to make Aragorn obedient in some way or if will do something else and because he has a hint of elvish blood that is making it not work right. Ridasha made the comment that she hadn't seen anyone else have the pain he did so, I'm just trying to guess here... I like to try and figure things out! I'm shocked that Aragorn just escaped again, that he would leave the men behind... I mean someone needs to do that if they are going to have a chance and I so hope he makes it, but I fear what they will do to him if he is re-captured! :( I'm nervous about Dumarin and if he is going to do something to betray them... hopefully not and he's just having thoughts that anyone in that kind of situation might have. Poor Hilberon just needs to hold out for awhile longer I think, I hope. I'm so glad that Eomer has hope and a possible rescue on the way, though I'm sad for Thor. I really thought he was going to die there and I like him a lot. It takes a lot of courage to do what he has done. I'm admiring Eomer more and more too, it would be hard to stand up like he is and not retaliate against the people that have killed yours for hundreds of years. I hope it doesn't work against here... that's what I'm afraid of. Well, I'm off to read some more!

Radbooks · 6 April 2006 · Chapter 23: Discoveries

Well, I needed to leave a review somewhere here because I've read so much of the story and enjoyed it so much that I have to stop and give you one. It truly needs more, but as I told you I print out the chapters and I get hooked and start reading chapter after chapter and time slips away. :) I really appreciate how you portray Aragorn as a real man with real fears and not being perfect and someone that doesn't always get away, etc. He does have incredible skills and is well trained, smart, etc., but he is a man with normal fears as everyone else. I really like how this story ties into Castle in that sense. I like the Gondorian OC's that you have. Hilberon is a very real young man and I like him a lot, though I'm afraid that his injury might be more serious than I think and I hope he doesn't die. I didn't really like Fared because I didn't understand why he couldn't see Aragorn for who he was, though I guess he was so used to Denethor and Aragorn had only been king two years and it's hard to change to a new ruler. But goodness the sacrifice he just made on behalf of his king was incredible! Not many people could do that. I think I've been sort of surprised that before this time that Aragorn didn't try and connect more with his guardsmen... not just Hilberon, but with all of them. Though, perhaps he had tried and they wouldn't really allow him to get close... he was KING and they were just his protectors and so they couldn't see him as a man.... someone who might be interested in them as people. I knew that Galdur was a bad man. I just knew it, there was just something about him that bugged me. But that he would try and kill Eomer. I gotta admire Eomer for sticking to his plans even against all of the prejuduice of his people. That's a hard thing to do... but I can never see him just going in and killing every single one of those people either. I'm trying to figure out what it is that these Easterling women have... what kind of power they hold and what is going on in Gondor? They are building up on the border and so Faramir is going to have to face them, unless Aragorn can get free here very soon. And I'm terribly suspicious of this one 'nice' Easterling woman that allowed Aragorn to help Hilberon... I think she's just being nice to trick them or lure them in or something. Well, as you can see I really am enjoying the story and so I'm going to go and print off some more of it and I will TRY and review more later! Thanks for writing such a wonderful tale!

AM · 15 November 2005 · Chapter 47: Peace

Thanks for a great read.

RS · 14 November 2005 · Chapter 47: Peace

What a beautiful moment between Eomer and Lothiriel. Simply beautiful. So this lovely epic of a novel is coming to it's close..sort of (just read your DIFFERENT TWIST OF EVENTS...YAY!). Aragorn truly is a kind and just king. The conclusion of the story was short and sweet but left me with one question. What of the relations with Rohan and the Dunlendings? Obviously there is still some ill will. Maybe I missed something in one of the previous chapters. Anyway...WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL STORY!!! THANK YOU.

Grumpy · 13 November 2005 · Chapter 47: Peace

very good story, I enjoyed it a lot. Looked forward to each chapter, to see what would happen next. Good that Aragorn found a place for the Easterlings. Got me to wondering what a sharo looks like. Somehow I come up with some kind of lamma creature. Glad that everyone came out in one piece, even if bandages were required.

RS · 7 November 2005 · Chapter 46: Home

Those moments with Arwen and Aragorn are so precious. And I just LOVE Vlohiri!!! He is so endearing. The Rohirrim's are just awesome!!! They are so...heroic. Especially Eomer!! I LOVE THAT GUY!! Very good chapter. Hope everything goes well on the Rohirrim's ride home!! Awaiting the next chapter with much anticipation!!!

Grumpy · 6 November 2005 · Chapter 46: Home

Aragoarn is alive, and up and talking. Eomer is doing well to, even if he looks to have been in a tavern brawl. I do believe that Aragorn should keep Vlohiri closer to him, they miss each other. Wonder if Eomer is going to make it back to Rohan without opening the package, but he did give his word, but it will be hard not to peek. Looking forward to what happened next.

RS · 1 November 2005 · Chapter 45: A Healer's Wisdom

I'm with Tares. I would have loved to ki11 that evil woman myself. I know Aragorn will pull through this with Arwen's help. I hope this dark presence will not remain in him!! Aragorn needs a break and he deserves to be happy without any angst for once (won't happen will it?) Touching scene with Arwen and Vlohiri. I'm glad Arwen said those things to Vlohiri. I love Faramir. I'm glad he has not given Ridasha a break just yet. "And I hope that your leader's cruelty does not kill the King of Gondor in the end". Very ominous!!! I love it! As usual I will be waiting for the next update!!!

grumpy · 1 November 2005 · Chapter 45: A Healer's Wisdom

what a great chapter. Good thing that Arwin knew to get Lomac to Aragorn, Now if only dear, sweet Aragorn will open his eyes. Well perhaps the rest of him should get better too. Vlohiri's reaction to Arwin's words was great, and it was a long way for him too walk, good thing he did not have to go the whole way. Poor Ridasha always seems to be suck in the middle.

Pippa · 13 October 2005 · Chapter 44: The Fall of a Leader

Oh wow - you said it would be a while before the next update, and then here this was before I even expected it (though I did trust to hope....). And what a chapter! I love Arwen's mirth - her reaction is so very understandable. I'm worried about Aragorn, of course, but what stands out to me from this chapter above everything else is Eomer's sheer stubbornness and will. A lesser man (indeed, most men) would never have made it as far as he did. Oh - and Erkenbrand? I am so very thankful that he may yet survive this! Thank you for a fabulous read.

RS · 13 October 2005 · Chapter 44: The Fall of a Leader

YEEEAAAHHHHH!!!! ARAGORN!!!!! I love the blink Aragorn gave Eomer!! This was wonderfully described. Truly unbelievable! My arms flew up with a joyful yell. Though the battle has been won, I know it is not over. I do not like that comment from Harishdane "you still lose". Sounds very ominous. The scenes described after the battle are so realistic. Poor Ridasha. Exhileration but yet anxiety and sadness. I love Faramir. Taking over as he should. Awesome. I commend you guys. Eomers struggle to stay conscious and Faramir and Elfhelm's reaction to it is so well written. Just by their "brow's creasing" says everything. I can feel Eomer trying to hang on. You two outdid yourselves. YOu two should be screenwriters (this will make a wonderful movie!!) Thanks for the speedy updates. I can't wait for the next one!!!!

Pippa · 10 October 2005 · Chapter 43: Brothers at War

I've just discovered this incredible story, and this last chapter has me on the edge of my seat, sick with horror at what is being done both to Aragorn and Eomer - not to mention Erkenbrand *wails!*. It's a fabulous world you've woven in this story, and the pacing is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this; without wanting to sound horribly greedy, I do hope the next chapter is going to follow fairly swiftly because I don't know how I'm going to cope otherwise, given where you've left it. Eomer! Aragorn! Erkenbrand! *wails again*

grumpy · 9 October 2005 · Chapter 43: Brothers at War

One quick word to Eomer; duck, weave, jump, do something. Just don't hurt the poor guy. Hmmm, that seems to be more then one word. Aragorn listen to your wife, she loves you, you can beat this. O.K. now that I have given my words of wisdom, I will seat back and wait for the next chapter.

RS · 6 October 2005 · Chapter 43: Brothers at War

OH NO!!! DON'T DO THIS TO ME!!! Please don't stop here!!!. THIS IS AWESOME!!!! I am totally lost for words. EXCELLENT!!! Not only is there a battle of strength but also a battle of the minds. GO ARWEN!!! This is truly one of the best chapters thus far!! I am hyper with excitement and my adrenaline is going! I love that line "you are stronger than that filthy bitch!" Such torture Aragorn is going through. I've got to hand it to you guys!! Whew. Can you tell I am amped reading this? Erkenbrand to the rescue!! Please do not make him die!!. And go Vlohiri!! That mysterious and magical Lomac. That line "So finally it comes to it". Did he foresee something? I feel that he is more than what he seems to be.. especially when Arwen had ordered Vlohiri to get him.. Does she know??? Whatever their purpose is to ride to the battlefield I hope they make it on time. Please hurry and update!! Oh by the way I hope Harishdane gets what she deserves!!!

RS · 3 October 2005 · Chapter 42: Battle!

NO!!!!! Oh how I hate Harishdane!!! She is pure EVIL!!! She is one person I love to hate. I am really sweating bullets!!! Of course Eomer is fast enough to dodge the sword, right? I hope Aragorn finds a way to release himself from her "power". I hope Arwen finds a way to restore the bond she has with Aragorn. By the way, swtiching from scene to scene is so well done and so vivid. It's just like watching a movie! Oh My God, this is excellent!!! The battle scenes are awesome! My adrenaline went up reading them. WoW.. I cannot say enough. This is beatifully written. It takes the reader into the "front lines" with the soldiers and the battle. Your characters are so well written that this one reader is so involved that she wants to jump into the story and take the sword from Aragorn and help him destroy that evil woman!! Ok, enough..Whew! Can't wait for the next update. Please hurry!

RS · 3 October 2005 · Chapter 41: Farewells

OH MY GOD!!! Here I go again. My heart is palpitating!!! The part were Faramir is looking at the enemy "at the defence position" almost made me sick. It reminds me of the scene in ROTK when the Gondorion soldiers are looking at the sea of orcs below the city, just waiting. I like Faramir's determination. I also like the scene at the stable where Hilberon is telling his story while tending to his horse. I can picture it clearly in my mind. Beautiful. As usual, the part with Aragorn and Arwen is lovely. This chapter is a nail biter. I will have to stop and read the following chapter. I hope I have enough nails. GOOD JOB!!!

viggomaniac · 27 September 2005 · Chapter 42: Battle!

Oh my, this was such an exciting chapter! Totally compelling and tension-filled throughout. I did have that same rather bad feeling about Gishvane that Ridasha did. Why, that horrible Hardishane! She needs to taste the bitter dregs of defeat. And you, naturally, are just the one to ensure that she does! Right? I mean, she is going to have to drink the bitter brew at some point, isn't she? In all seriousness, though, you've captured the *feel* of the battlefield perfectly in this chapter. So much going on, no time to think, people reacting on survival instinct, the rush of events, etc. And what's this she's done to Aragorn? Now *that* was cruel. I just knew those marks weren't put there for nothing. Of course, probably all your other readers figured it out too, but still, I just had to say it. Holy moly! What a position to put Eomer in. This is just too cruel! And Arwen, her connection with Aragorn makes her come to a frighteningly upsetting conclusion. Poor Vlohiri. What emotional turmoil you are putting all of them and us through. You are too good to us, ladies. What an incredible story. Words fail me. Well, almost, that is. Update soon, okay?