SimplegirlfromLP
· 5 May 2020
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
I loved this interaction between Lothíriel and Amrothos and of course Lothiriel and her father. It was great that Imrahil had a very good "basic" knowledge of the interactions between Lothiriel and Eomer. It was great to see Imrahil oh so calmly ask if there had been pre-martial sex between her and Eomer and do it so eloquently. LOL. Loved this. Thank you for writing. I had read these stories before, many years ago and loved them then and my feelings have not changed.
SimplegirlfromLP
· 4 May 2020
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two
What a great chapter. I love reading how Amrothos' deals with his sister with this sensitive and uncomfortable subject between a brother and sister. It was sweet and funny. Enjoyed their exchange very much.Thank you for writing.
Tari
· 9 March 2011
· Chapter 1: Chapter One
This is my favorite chapter of the series by far. Amrothos is a hoot. I'd love to know someone like him. You did an excellent job of descibing the choas of thoughts going thru Lotherial's mind. Excellent job!
whitewave
· 29 June 2008
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
Loved the struggle of wills between Lothy and her father-she is really his daughter in terms of wits and unpredictability. I really appreciate how the pieces of the puzzle seemed to fall together in this chapter--how Imrahil was not so "unaware" as he seemed and how Lothy seemed to have unwittingly set herself up to meet Eomer. Was very entertained about the whole dowry thing.
whitewave
· 29 June 2008
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three
Appreciate the unexpected wisdom in Madam Ioreth's advice.
whitewave
· 29 June 2008
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two
I truly enjoyed the quality Amrothos moments in this chapter! Relished every innocent word that Lothy said to the discomfort of our intrepid Amrothos. Made me wonder how Elphir would have reacted in the same situation though if he was backed into a corner. :-) The dialogue was priceless, so well written. My favorite was: "If I see a cat watching a bird then I know what the cat wants to do with that bird,” the "carnal gratification" line, his comparison of Eomer to a meat eating plant, and the line: "You can meet on equal terms. You are confused; he is bewildered. Hence, you make the perfect couple.”
Almost fell off my chair about the name of the boa, how fitting! Would have loved to meet Aunt Ivriniel!
whitewave
· 29 June 2008
· Chapter 1: Chapter One
I enjoy the seamless way you switch to Eomer's and Lothy's POV's and it was great to read about how she felt about the whole business. The itneraction between Lothy and her two brothers was most engaging, I am now an Erchirion and Amrothos fan girl as well: Amrothos' mini-speeches are very entertaining.
Loved the way they tortured Lothy and her reaction to the news.
I laughed out loud at the frogspawn line--so priceless.
nautika
· 9 August 2007
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
I read this story along with your others as quickly as possible. I've decided now that I'd like at least a one-shot on Elphir, please! *That* courtship and ceremony should have been good for at least that much story! Grin!
Anonymous
· 19 April 2006
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two
you have a gift.
future_oxfordlass93
· 27 February 2006
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww........................its just sooo romantic and utterly cute in a serious way. I know that did'nt make sense but I'm touched here. That was awesome. Tears of joy. I'm go back to crying now ok? ok.................
ShirePirate
· 22 January 2006
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
I enjoyed it even more the second time! I am excited to continue in the story, the characters are developing so well. I know some of what is comming, but I am anxious to read it again and pick up things I missed the first time around. Keep up the great work...
Author's reply
I'm glad you liked the story enough to have read it again. I'm working on the sequel, but it's going to take some time due to a couple of interfering exams.
Bodkin
· 22 January 2006
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
I do love your Imrahil. He is such a very civilised and intelligent man. The sort of man who can be irritatingly right! And all with your best interests at heart.
He understands Lothiriel so well - and it just kills me that he knows all (well, much) about her ... misadventures with the King of Rohan and decided to refrain from commenting on them while he pondered on Eomer's suitability as a husband for his single-track-minded daughter. Apart from the fact that he could have enclosed a note along the lines of 'will explain when we meet face to face' with the letter to Erchirion telling him to inform her of the betrothal, he really has all eventualities organised. And, come to think of it, giving Lothiriel something to fight probably is quite a good move, too.
Aragorn is very, very lucky to have Imrahil on his side. And Lothiriel can't complain too much - being betrothed to Eomer suits her down to the ground. He's much better than Elphir's brother-in-law, who sounds a totally self-centred loser. (I'm feeling sorry for Elphir, actually. It's no wonder he's a pain in the neck. Since he seems to be married to Frosty the Snowman.)
Delightful story. Great sexual tension between two people who aren't even in the same country. And one of whom we don't even see! I just love it.
Author's reply
Imrahil's conduct in this matter only shows that he is a good judge of character. He knows that in the end he can trust both the King of Rohan and his daughter. And his great knowledge of the human nature is certainly of avantage for Aragorn who can rely on him as a shrewd adviser.
He might have been a bit high-handed about the whole affair, but that brings his position, I suppose.
Btw.: I love "Frosty the Snowman". Never thought of this term.
Kitty
· 21 January 2006
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
So, nun erfahren wir endlich mehr über Imrahils Beweggründe. Sein Glück, daß Lothíriel noch nicht geplatzt ist in der Zwischenzeit ;-)
Das ist ja reizend – Herion möchte Lothíriel bloß heiraten, um an ihre Mitgift zu kommen? Wäre ja interessant zu wissen, was er machen würde, wenn er die Mitgift auch verschleudert hätte ... jedenfalls sehr verständlich, daß Imrahil keinen großen Wert auf *diesen* Ehemann legt. Aber die Vorstellung, daß Herion zu Denethor hätte laufen können, um sich zu beschweren ... *würg* ... bei Aragorn würde ihm das zum Glück nichts nützen. Éomers Reaktion zum Thema Mitgift war wirklich das Gegenteil! Das klingt so richtig nach ihm *grins* Kings can be truly difficult, indeed!
“And you thought because we were quarrelling so amiably he would make an ideal husband?”
„And a father takes notice when a man looks at his daughter as if he would like to throttle her.“ *lol* Das gefällt mir! Kein Zweifel, wo Lothíriel (und nicht nur die) ihr Mundwerk her hat!
Alles in allem ... nachdem ich jetzt Imrahils Beweggründe kenne, bin ich nicht mehr ganz so irritiert über die Art und Weise, wie das gelaufen ist. Allerdings hätte es wohl ihm und seiner Tochter einigen Ärger erspart, wenn er es etwas anders angegangen wäre. Und eines ist wahr – die beiden passen perfekt zusammen.
Author's reply
Das Problem Mitgift wird noch einmal auftauchen - in der Story, die ich beginnen werde, wenn ich diese leidigen Prpfungen erst einmal hinter mir habe.
Und es dürfte auch kein Zweifel daran bestehen, dass Imrahil der wahre Vater von Amrothos und Lothíriel ist; und Bruder von Ivriniel; oder dass auch Elphir mehr mit seinen Geschwistern gemein hat, als man denken sollte. Halt eine grosse, glückliche Familie, in der die Macken eben nur unterschiedlich stark ausgebildet sind.
Keiner der Dol Amroths hat den Takt mit Löffeln gefressen.
Kitty
· 21 January 2006
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three
Den Nobelpreis für Takt und Verständnis würde ich Ioreth nicht gerade verleihen. Auch wenn sie es offensichtlich für selbstverständlich hält, daß Lothíriel glücklich darüber sein soll, so über ihren Kopf hinweg verlobt zu werden – ich kann gut verstehen, daß Lothíriel ziemlich entsetzt darüber ist, daß ihr Vater nicht einmal vorher etwas sagt, sondern sie via eines Briefs an ihren Bruder informiert. Man fühlt sich dann einfach behandelt wie ein x-beliebiger Gegenstand und nicht wie ein Lebewesen. Wenn Imrahil die Zukunft seiner Tochter wirklich so am Herzen liegt, wäre es schon nett gewesen, mit ihr vorher drüber zu reden oder es ihr persönlich zu sagen, selbst wenn es am Ergebnis sowieso nichts geändert hätte und Lothíriel Éomer ja liebt.
Author's reply
Was Ioreth in ihrer glorreichen Taktlosigkeit sagen will, ist, dass Lothíriel zu einer priviligierten Klasse gehört. Sie hat eine gute Ausbildung erhalte und musste nicht wie Kinder unterer Gesellschaftschichten schon früh zum Unterhalt der Familie beitragen. Sie durfte ihrem Wunsch nachgehen, Heilerin werden. Jetzt muss sie, sozusagen, für ihre Privilegien und den Luxus, den sie als Prinzessin genossen hat, zahlen: sie muss eine politische Ehe eingehen.
Im Leben ist eben nichts umsonst.
Nilmandra
· 21 January 2006
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
This was one of my favorite chapters in all of the stories. In this father-daughter converstaion, you have created the backstory and world of Dol Amroth and its inhabitants. The political, the personal, and the attempt to meld them without compromising family. Your Imrahil is wonderful - I can absolutely see him from what little we saw of him in the books, and he will forever be the quintessential Imrahil for me.
And Lothiriel - I fully appreciate and understand her position, as perhaps most women do. Her father has decided on something she wants, desires even, for all the right reasons. But on principle, his approach and timing are infuriating - especially perhaps since he is right! Yet also comfortingly, because he loves her enough to do only the best for her. Its a conflicting thing that cannot be resolved. The two must coexist.
Well done chapter.
Author's reply
We can only read very little of Imrahil in the books - and unfortunately there is nothing of him in the films - but I always felt that he should be a man whose first responsibility as a prince of the realm were his country and that he would - if worst came to worst - never compromise this responsibility. Even it it meant personal sacrifices for him or members of his family. But that makes him neither unfeeling nor unloving.
And he really tries his best for his daughter.
Lady Saruman
· 21 January 2006
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
i was absolutely thrilled by this concluding chapter, although i thought it would be about Éomer's and Lothíriel's wedding, but it was the time of CONFRONTATION personally, i was hoping that Lothíriel would explode with anger especially because her own father had done something that would have ended up with an unhappy and forced relationship, without consulting her. in my opinion, when it comes to political matters, fathers or kings or any other ruler can be quite selfish.
SCREW THE MEN!!! WOMEN WILL RULE THE WORLD!!!
thanks for the great story; it was the perfect conclusion to an absolutely enthralling tale.
luv,
Lady Saruman ^_~
Author's reply
There will be several more chapters before we come to the wedding. With a couple or so more confrontations. Enjoy.
daw the minstrel
· 20 January 2006
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four
Wonderful last line!
As always, you do a great job with conversations. There's tension and the personalities come through.
Author's reply
I like writing conversations, because I feel that - as in real life - characters should disclose themselves to us by what they say.
lady saruman
· 20 January 2006
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three
luved all 3 chpters!!! i cant take my eyes off the screen!!
thnx, please hrry, nuw chapter
luv,
lady saruman ^_~
Author's reply
Glad you like the story. The next chapter is coming soon.
Kitty
· 15 January 2006
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two
Das war mal wieder ein unterhaltsames Kapitel. Ich mag den Umgangston zwischen den Geschwistern, und mit ihren praktischen Erfahrungen hat Lothíriel dem guten Amrothos ja einen Mordsschrecken eingejagt *eg* Alles in allem hat sie sich sehr gut geschlagen, wenn man bedenkt, wie schwierig es offensichtlich ist, Amrothos zu zwingen, vernünftig zu reden – zumindest mit ihr! Aber ich frage mich doch, was für Erfahrungen *er* mit seinem Vater gemacht hat. Dieser Anflug von Bitterkeit gibt einem zu denken, gerade weil er sonst so unerschüttlich fröhlich ist.
“. . . your annoying obstinacy and his well-known temper will be quite an interesting combination. You are not only going to be partners in life, you are going to be sparring partners.” Da spricht Amrothos aus, was ich mir auch schon gedacht habe. Langweilig wird die Ehe bestimmt nicht!
Author's reply
Es ist wohl nicht allein Lothíriels Problem aus Amrothos ein vernünftiges Wort herauszubekommen, wenn er nicht will. Ich finde, sie hat sich gar nicht so schlecht geschlagen.
Und Amrothos hat tatsächlich noch ein Hühnchen mit seinem Vater zu rupfen. Davon irgendwann einmal mehr.
Kitty
· 15 January 2006
· Chapter 1: Chapter One
Sorry für die späten Reviews, aber ich bin im Moment ein wenig im Streß!
Es ist ziemlich offensichtlich, daß die gute Lothíriel verliebt ist, auch wenn sie es nicht mal vor sich selber zugeben will. Naja, wahrscheinlich weiß sie noch gar nicht, *was* für ein Gefühl es ist, das sie da hat!
Oh Amrothos! Das nennt man wohl „mit der Tür ins Haus fallen“, was er da gemacht hat! Wirklich, er hätte es Erchirion überlassen sollen, der es Lothíriel jedenfalls etwas schonender beigebracht hätte. Gerade weil es für sie so ein Schock war, daß ihr Vater sie vorher nicht mal gefragt hat.
Auf jeden Fall hast Du die Emotionen, die jetzt in Lothíriel toben, sehr gut beschrieben, und besonders schön fand ich ihr Glücksgefühl bei der Erkenntnis, daß Éomer ihr tatsächlich eine Wahl läßt. Er ist eben doch ein Ehrenmann.
Author's reply
Das nennt man wohl gemeinhin die Holzhammermethode, und Amrothos ist ganz bestimmt ein überzeugter Vertreter derselbigen.
Und was das Verliebt sein betrifft: Lothíriel hat ja nun einmal eine Vorliebe für wissenschaftliche Methodik, und was die Liebe betrifft, noch keine Möglichkeit des klinischen Grossversuchs gehabt. Wie soll sie also da wissen, wovon die Rede ist?
Nilmandra
· 15 January 2006
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three
Ioreth is still full of wisdom, isn't she? If Lothiriel listens carefully, she might even find that it probably was hard earned. Married to the king of Rohan is indeed ceratinly nothing to complain about! But those darn principles.... they tend to get in the way at times.
I loved chapter 6 over at ff.net of the new story equally well, but ff.net won't let me review. I submitted a bug/error report, but I dn't know how long until they clear up the problem. So I will just tell you here how much I enjoyed it and that I am very eagerly looking forward to their wedding night.
Author's reply
Ioreth is right. We shouldn't take principles too seriously. Wasn't it Oscar Wilde who said: "Those are my principles. If you don't like them I have others."
daw the minstrel
· 15 January 2006
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three
Ioreth is certainly a breath of fresh air. Or a bucket of cold water depending on how you see her, I guess. But I do sympathize with Lothiriel. Knowing and feeling are two different things.
Author's reply
I have this feeling as if Ioreth is one of those people who don't mind throwing a bucket of cold water - quite literally - at fellow humans.
Bodkin
· 15 January 2006
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three
Unfortunately her father had found her a husband she actually wished to wed so she could hardly refuse him just to teach the Lord of Dol Amroth a lesson.
I am glad she is sensible enough to acknowledge that! And that, now the war is over, she is going to have to bow to the demands of the family business.
Mind you, Ioreth seems decidedly irritating - and not just because poor Lothiriel has had a cup or two too much wine. 'Runt'? 'Wailing'? She's not selecting her words with any great delicacy. Though 'child' might be more offensive than any, considering Lothiriel's youth.
And the day off will give her plenty of time to word her response. Too much time, possibly.
Even at a distance these two are prowling around each other like a pair of wolves. Love it.
Author's reply
Ioreth is one of those irritating people who always hit you over the head with the truth, which you have - somehow - already excepted, but certainly don't wish to hear from others.
Bodkin
· 13 January 2006
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two
“Not long ago you said when you find yourself in a certain position, you ask yourself what would Elphir do? And then you do the opposite!"
Very cunning piece of brother management there! For all her straightforwardness - only she would add 'almost' when denying that she had been doing anything - she is very experienced in brothers. That should stand her in good stead with her betrothed.
I don't know if information obtained from Amrothos will be all that useful though - he does have a rather skewed vision of life. And endless curiosity. The thought of him watching with huge amusement as Lothiriel puts the cat among the pigeons is very entertaining - but she would be cutting off her nose to spite her face. (How many more cliches can I add?)
A very enjoyable picnic. I rather like the thought of Amrothos becoming embroiled in his own cleverness sometime ... might make a good post-Lothiriel project!
Author's reply
I think Lothíriel and Amrothos have a lot in common. Both are straightforward and honest, Amrothos is just much more experienced and cynical. And in the back of my mind there is already an "Amrothos project" taking shape.
daw the minstrel
· 12 January 2006
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two
Well, here came the Amrothos everyone loved and feared.
This was hilarious. I love how dry you are about Amrothos. I'm not sure Lothiriel got much useful information here, but at least she got a chance to talk out her thoughts. Amrothos, on the other hand, realizes that a show is about to begin. Bad Amrothos!
Author's reply
Would you believe if I told you that Amrothos has taken on a life of his own and that there is absolutely nothing I can do against it?