Black Mountain by White Wolf
Karri · 3 November 2004 · Chapter 11
Hm..well, all and all, his situation seemed somewhat improved. A terrific chapter. :-)
Author's reply
I like your term 'somewhat improved'. I think if I had the choice between being eaten and being crushed instantly, I'd take the latter. Of course, Legolas doesn't know that the howlers would be eating him alive. But even not knowing that, I still think I'd choose the rock. :o) Thank you.
sofia · 25 October 2004 · Chapter 10
I want to say to Legolas, "scream again so they can find you" but if he does that will alert the howlers and thats not good at all. Great chapter. More soon. -sofia
Author's reply
That would be great advice, if he didn't have gruesome creatures looking for him. However, the kind of pain he's in doesn't always give you a choice. :o) Thank you. More soon.
Bodkin · 25 October 2004 · Chapter 10
It must be sort of dead - because once they bite it off the living creature, it's not strictly speaking . . . What a gruesome set of howlers you have invented. The sort of creature that wakes you up at night with nasty dreams. Poor Aragorn - wallowing in guilt about it being his fault (true, in a way). If they had only responded more quickly to that cry and found poor L. Now they've taken his knives (although I suppose he didn't actually have them, so it's not that much of a problem - yet). They didn't find Legolas's bow - but I can't see him being able to use that, even if a howler was to hand it over with a polite bow and offer to do a William Tell. The wound is currently being a plus point - and possibly the freezing weather will hold back the spread of infection, but he does need treatment - and with E2A aka E3 traipsing off back down the morning, the only current help around is equipped with nasty sets of teeth that look on our hero as lunch. Get that elf some help! Soon - before he a) freezes b) gets gangrene c) is found by the howlers or d) is used as a trap.
Author's reply
Not to be too gruesome, but I pictured the howlers layiing into their living meals so fast and furious that they would consume a good deal before their poor prey died. Sorry about that image. That would probably give anyone nightmares. Good points about Legolas's weapons. You are right. He couldn't have used his bow with his infected shoulder and could probably only manage one knife. Right now, being unarmed is the least of his problems. Surely you don't think E3 will get away. I think, I hope, you know me better than that. Great choices. I think I'd opt for becoming an elfcicle, to save myself from choices b, c, and d.
Jay of Lasgalen · 25 October 2004 · Chapter 10
*sniff* The first part of this chapter, with Aragorn and the twins so distraught over the 'death' of their friend was wonderfully sad. If only Elladan had looked more closely at that rock! If only they had turned back when they heard the cry! I find myself hoping that Elladan, Elrohir and Aragorn are captured by the howlers - if they leave the mountain, Legolas has no chance. And he's unarmed, since Aragorn took his knives back with him :( Great chapter! Jay
Author's reply
Thank you. I was going for intense grief all the way. Yes, if only... Something happens in the next chapter, which was foreshadowed at the very beginning of the story, that will change everything.
daw the minstrel · 25 October 2004 · Chapter 10
Well that was a nasty thought at the end: Howlers don't eat dead meat. You toyed with us there, White Wolf! Letting us think that they might find Legolas and then making them not do it. Maybe it's for the best though if the howlers are watching them.
Author's reply
That *was* nasty, wasn't it? I don't want people thinking that because the howlers were once men, there is any humanity left in them. I want them to be pure...uh...nastiness. A bit of toying is fun. As for the howlers, they are always watching. No one has ever escaped them. We'll have to see how this expedition turns out.
Eruanna · 21 October 2004 · Chapter 9
No, he's not dead yet, you idiots!!!! :) I understand that sentiment has been expressed before. :) Poor poor baby.....but I'm no mathematics major; I hate Algebra, so I'm just going to leave those numbers alone. Hm...did *all* the howlers leave to look for Legolas? If not, E, E & A could be in trouble. But then what? So...you said Legolas would be sorry he didn't take the cloth...is that because then A and the twins wouldn't have thought he was dead? Or is the blood on the cloth contaminated by some poison in Legolas' blood? In that case, Aragorn could get really sick from pressing it against his forehead. Oh, the possibilities are endless. More soon!
Author's reply
Yes. Isn't it fun when we know something the characters don't? I couldn't resist doing that. Aragorn does guilt sooo well. I know from experience how high your 'poor babies' can go. Let's just say they are out of sight. :o) You will find out what happens with AE2 and the howlers. I can say no more. That idea of contaminated blood on the piece of unic is an interesting one. I hadn't thought of that, so of course, that isn't it. It was just a means of letting AE2 think Legolas is dead. They find more 'proof' in the next chapter.
Bodkin · 16 October 2004 · Chapter 9
YOU'RE JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS, E2A!! A bit of cloth is, at best, a piece of circumstantial evidence. Do you think they heard? I don't think even elves can afford to drop off to sleep in the snow when they are injured - don't say that looking forward to the howlers finding Legolas still alive is the best we can hope for.
Author's reply
They did jump to the wrong conclusion, however it will be re-enforced shortly with another piece of circumstantial evidence. No, I don't think they did. The way I see it, there are four choices: Legolas's friends find him, the howlwers find him, he escapes or he dies. one good and three bad. (Even if he escapes,he may not survive the infection and the snow by himself.)
*~SuGaR~* · 15 October 2004 · Chapter 9
O.O I want so much to just yell and Estel and the twins!!! HE'S NOT DEAD!!!! Ack! Again with the helplessness!!! And Legolas is still out somewhere on the freezing mountain with his friends thinking he's dead!!! Things just couldn't get any wors-wait, they probably will...can't wait for the next chapter!! POST SOON! *~SuGaR~* P.S Sorry about the lack of reviews >.< I didn't abandon your story! Could never do that with all the cliffies =P
Author's reply
I'll help you yell. Legolas being out there freezing just makes you want to hug him and keep him warm. Now would *I* make things worse? Surely you jest. :o) More soon. I'm happy to hear from you whenever you can leave a review.
Jay of Lasgalen · 15 October 2004 · Chapter 9
Oh dear. I realised about halfway through what the significance of that scrap of cloth must be. How horrible for Aragorn and the twins - and if they believe Legolas dead, they won't look for him anymore, will they? And he is now fast asleep, hidden from view, in the falling snow. This Does Not Look Good :( Jay
Author's reply
I'm glad you realized the significance of the torn fabric. It seemed the most logical way for A&2E to think they had lost Legolas. No they won't look for him. Legolas hid himself too well, I'm afraid. As you say, it does not look good.
sofia · 15 October 2004 · Chapter 9
I wonder what the new looking bone is, it can't be legolas', because he escaped, but they might of found him... dont keep us waitinf for too long! -sofia
Author's reply
No, it isn't Legolas. No one has found him -- yet. I won't keep you waiting too long.
daw the minstrel · 15 October 2004 · Chapter 9
I'm worried about Legolas huddled unconcious under that rock. I hope he won't be found by his foes, but I fear he won't be found by his friends either, especially since they think he's dead.
Author's reply
I'm worried, too, but all I can tell you is that he won't die there. That leaves three choices: escape, his friends or the howlers. Unfortunately, I can't reveal the answer just yet. I'm sure you understand. :o)
daw the minstrel · 8 October 2004 · Chapter 8
Bad place to end it! Legolas is doing so well by getting loose from the tie to the wall, but these guards look like a different story. I was also interested in the speculation about what was causing the infection.
Author's reply
Oh shucks. I rather liked where I ended the chapter. :o) It's amazing what a wounded and sick elf can do, when he knows he's on the menu of his captors. Getting away will be another matter. I said the blood and bite would be significant. Legolas's fate may hinge on them.
sofia · 8 October 2004 · Chapter 8
thinking about the howlers were once men is a surprise. And I was wondering how they were so smart and able to do things like tying knots and stuff. -sofia
Author's reply
I'm glad you were surprised. I hate to be too predictable. I didn't want the howlers to be mindless creatures, who had nothing better to do than kill.
Eruanna · 8 October 2004 · Chapter 8
*claps* Very, very nice! Ha! I was right! They *were* Men!! Yeesh, that bites. :P That bite wound sounds absolutely disgusting! My poor baby better think of some way to get out of there!!! Easier said than done, unfortunately. I hope to see some of A, E & E next chapter! Hopefully Aragorn doesn't have hypothermia yet! :D Post soon!
Author's reply
Thank you. Yes, you were right. Good for you. It is disgusting. Getting out and getting away are two entirely different things. I can say no more on that subject. :o) The three Rivendell brothers will indeed show up next chapter. Aragorn has his heavy cloak with him. I hope it does him some good. More soon.
Bodkin · 8 October 2004 · Chapter 8
I'm not happy about this! How is the poor elf going to escape from the creepy creatures when he is coming down with potential gangrene! E2A need to get there and rescue him. Mind you, I wouldn't be surprised if they don't end up chained to the same wall. And there must be MORE TO IT THAN THAT. Even if they fish him out there are going to be long-term problems from him having been creepy creature's lunch-time snack, I'm sure of it.
Author's reply
That's a very good question. I hope Aragorn brought his athelas, providing he even *finds* Legolas. We'll have to see whether or not E2A can avoid being captured. Sure of it, are you? :o)
Karri · 3 October 2004 · Chapter 7
Oi! Things are not progressing well at all for our lovely prince. I hope the three musketeers hurry along with their rescue.
Author's reply
No, things are not progressing well at all. Rescue? Who said anything about a rescue? :o)
Eruanna · 30 September 2004 · Chapter 7
Freaky freaky freaky! Nice, lovely Legolas angst!! :P I hope A, E&E aren't stupid enough to get caught too. They don't, do they? Oh dear, you aren't going to answer that question, are you? The whole thing with the blood and stuff makes me feel absolutely sick. And I didn't even swallow it! I can't wait to know what it's full significance is. Hm....I'm getting a really awful thought...what if the ingestion of the blood starts to trasform Legolas into a howler? That would explain the absence of other people on the mountain, and it would explain the ability to speak Westron. Sorry, thinking out loud. :P More soon, please!
Author's reply
Glad ;you like the angst. There's more in store for our dear elf. No, I'm not. Being bitten and then swallowing howler blood is not a good thing, I can tell yo that. It *is* sickening, isn't it? Interesting thoughts. Like the other, I can't reveal anything, but keep guessing. I enjoy reading other people's ideas. More will be along next week.
sofia · 29 September 2004 · Chapter 7
great chapter. Elladan, Elrohir, and Aragorn are right on the howlers trail, which is good. don't keep us waiting for too long. -sofia
Author's reply
Thank you. E, E & A are doing their best to catch up. I won't keep you waiting too long..
Bodkin · 29 September 2004 · Chapter 7
I have a really nasty feeling about these yucky creatures. Could they be able to help us understand what has become of all those lost on the mountain? I hope Legolas is going to be all right. He is in enough danger from his adar anyway, without creepy creatures threatening him.
Author's reply
You and me both. All questions will be answered before the end of the story. Legolas is definitely in trouble no matter which way things go. If he escapes the howlers, he has to face a very worried and angry Thrnaduil. Not an easy choice. :o)
Jay of Lasgalen · 29 September 2004 · Chapter 7
This is getting good! I can't imagine that the howlers have taken Legolas for any good reason - but to eat him? I hope not! And Elladan, Elrohir and Aragorn are rushing blindly along a treacherous cliff path in a blizzard. Which one is going to fall off? Jay
Author's reply
Thank you. Legolas is definitely on the menu, so we shall see whether the howlers' dinner plans change or not. As for the answer to your last question: :o) (Not much help, am I?)
daw the minstrel · 29 September 2004 · Chapter 7
Are you suggesting that swallowing their blood made Legolas able to understand them? That would be weird. Of course, they also bit him. Hm. I'll have to think about that.
Author's reply
Your idea of Legolas being able to understand the howlers because of swallowing the blood is an interesting one. I hadn't thought of that, so of course, that means that isn't the answer. The blood and the bite *are* significant, however.
Eruanna · 25 September 2004 · Chapter 6
*gape* MORE MORE MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poor baby. Poor x....I don't know; I'm running out of numbers. POOR BABY!!! The howlers give me the creeps. :D Excellent job! This thing has been very spooky from the very beginning...I can't wait to see how it will unfold! MORE SOON, PLEASE!!!!
Author's reply
Welcome back. I haven't heard from you in a while. Yes, poor baby. Legolas is in a bit of a pickle right now. It only gets worse, so you'll have to come up with some new numbers. I'm glad you find the howlers and the story in general creepy and spooky. I had hoped everyone would. Thank you. There will be more very soon.
daw the minstrel · 16 September 2004 · Chapter 6
Legolas certainly appears to be in trouble! The scene in which the creature bit him was horrible.
Author's reply
In this case, I'm afraid appearances are NOT deceiving. I tried to make the creatures as horrible as I could, especially with all those awful teeth, so having one bite Legolas just seemed to be the next logical thing to happen.
Galimeril · 15 September 2004 · Chapter 6
OHHHH! Those shivers are back!!! How do you do it, even Stephen King can't do this to me! Legolas has found some werewolves, right. Please don't let them eat him!!! Galimeril ;D
Author's reply
Saying Stephen King doesn't' give you shivers like this is quite the compliment. Thank you very much. Nope, not werewolves. But gee, they're hungry! :o)
Bodkin · 15 September 2004 · Chapter 6
I really don't like the sound of those nasty creatures - they sounded fairly yuk, moving to very yuk when they showed their teeth and mega-yuk when Legolas tasted them. I'm rather worried that swallowing yukky-creature juice might do unpleasant things to our wonder-elf. Not to mention having been munched by one. Elrohir, Elladan and Aragorn need to come to the rescue pretty darned soon if you ask me.
Author's reply
I'm so glad you find my little creatures yucky. That's what I was going for. I tried to picture what would scare me on a narrow cliff. I like your term 'creature juice'. Whether that juice causes a problem remains to be seen. :o) OUr other three intrepid adventurers are going to do their best.