Aragorn in Mandos by Fiondil
Fimbrethil · 11 December 2025 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Wow, Everybody! How have I not read this before? This is great! In fact, I was, and still am, planning to write something like it, but with less Valar and more Rohirrim. Speaking of which, where is Éowyn, anyway? Did she for some reason decide not to wait with Faramir and Éomer; instead going in to her parents—and Théoden and Théodred? Denethor has things figured out, good! Now after next year they will be all together.
Kitty · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Just decided to use some of my vacation to re-read some of your older fics and write reviews :) High honours for Aragorn, to be welcomed in Mandos not only by Námo, but by Manwë as well! The Elder King really showed his high esteem for him with this greeting and the time he took for him. No wonder Námo was waiting for Aragorn – it would mean he’s finally able to get rid of Merry and Pippin, isn’t he? *grin* The greeting between the friends was fun. So Námo is being too tender-hearted for his own good, while Aragorn has no tender-hearted bone in his body? Indeed! And Pippin’s comment to that was hilarious! *LOL* I think this irrepressible Took will drive even Eru to distraction. Glad Aragorn made his peace with Denethor; I think both needed that. "Diamond," Pippin said. His smile dimmed at the thought of his beloved wife having had to wait for him beyond the Circles of Arda for all these years. "Esmeralda," Merry said with a nod. Hm, wouldn’t it be more logical that Merry is talking about his wife Estella, not his mother Esmeralda? The end was lovely. What a joy for Aragorn to be reunited with his parents, and particularly finally to be able to get to know the father he lost too early to remember him! And I’m with Námo here – I’m a sucker for happy endings, too!
Author's reply
Yikes! All this time and NO ONE picked up on that. Glad you did. I've made the correction so Merry is talking about his wife not his mother. *headdesk* Thanks for the review. I'm glad you liked this one the second (?) time around.
6336 · 4 May 2008 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Namo is a big ol' bowl of mush! Not a Vala you would want to get on the wrong side of. Wouldn't mind meeting him one day! If only it were possible!:<) More please, Lynda
Author's reply
Námo is a sucker for happy endings, whatever his PR says. LOL And no, you wouldn't want to get on his bad side, but it would be cool to meet him (even if it would be scary at the same time). Glad you liked this one. Thanks for letting me know.
Ces · 31 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
You captured Aragorn's nobility, his humbleness before the Valar, and his bearing perfectly. And Sam yelling, "STRIDER!" He'll always be the ranger to Sam, not a king, and rightly so. Nice to see that Boromir and Faramir are there to greet him, as well as Denethor. The scene between Aragorn and his family was a nice touch too. Finally reunited after all those years. I'm slowly working my way through all your stories and can only say I'm enjoying them very much. I'd love to meet your Lord Namo, just not under the normal circumstances! Ces
Author's reply
Thanks Ces, although I think you meant Pippin, rather than Sam. *grin* Anyway, I with you: I'd like to my Lord Námo too, just not under the normal circumstances. LOL
Grumpy · 25 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Great story, loved every word of it. From Aragorn wanting his pipe, to all the lovely meetings he had. To bad he could not wait arround form Awren, but Eru knows what all. Lovely scene when he gets together with his parents.
Author's reply
Thanks, I'm glad you so enjoyed this story. That last scene was actually the first one I saw when I thought about this story, so I had to sort of backtrack to the beginning. I just couldn't imagine Aragorn having all those get togethers without including his parents, especially the father he never knew. And like Lord Námo, I like happy endings *grin*.
Bodkin · 20 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Some lovely meetings there. Long-awaited. But it's a shame that Arwen has to be abandoned completely to come in her own time.
Author's reply
>>But it's a shame that Arwen has to be abandoned completely to come in her own time. Well, as to that....
Antane · 15 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
This was wonderful! Wow! And this is saying something because I was not a Aragorn fan for a long time and though it might be a slight exaggeration still to say I am now I have come to learn of his nobility, humility and gentleness equal to Frodo and Sam who have long held my heart and still very much do. But listening to the BBC drama and reading of him in some of the many books published about the story have given me a greater appreciation of him. I was drawn in by your title and am very glad I did. Love that remark about Aragorn not being tender-hearted. Hah! And moving was Denethor's pledge of allegiance and loyalty and Aragorn's response and the honor given to the king by the Valar. High praise indeed to be welcomed so warmly by them. Kept hoping for him to be reunited with Frodo and Sam too - perhaps you could write a sequel? :) And meeting Iluvatar Himself. Imagine what that was like! Loved the whole thing really. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I'm glad you enjoyed this story so much, Antane. I figured the title would be just intriguing enough to draw readers in who might otherwise not bother reading it. While I have always admired Frodo and Sam, my greatest loyalty has been to Aragorn and the nobility of character that he shows and so I enjoy writing about him. Don't know if there is a sequel to this particular story. More than one reviewer has asked for one concerning Arwen, but that story hasn't been revealed to me as yet. But, as Aragorn says (in the movie), "There is always hope". Thanks for reviewing.
Linda Hoyland · 14 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
This was beautiful and very moving.A truly inspired story, showing Aragorn's greatness and humility.I can well imagine all his friends wanting to greet him9with the possible exceptions of Denethor and Boromir)
Author's reply
Well, Denethor probably was in two minds about it, but Boromir made the decision to wait for Aragorn in my story "Drawing Straigth With Crooked Lines". At any rate, I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for reviewing.
Larner · 14 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
You know how much I would look forward to three final reunions, with Sam and Frodo, with Arwen, and with Elros himself. Lovely, although I note that Aragorn doesn't need the ecstasy known by Faramir, Boromir, and Denethor for him to accept his place.
Author's reply
As Tolkien points out in one of his leters, Aragorn is able to do voluntarily what Frodo and Sam are helped to do in giving back their lives to Eru and what we "lesser" humans have lost the ability to do (apparently), so there is no need for the ecstacy that the others are allowed to experience to one degree or another. He already has it within him. Don't know about any other reunions at the moment, but you never know.... Thanks for reviewing.
Idril Celebrindal · 14 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Oh, Well done! wiping tears away. I am sorry, I have nothing else to say. Idril
Author's reply
But you've said it all, and that's enough. Thank you.
SurgicalSteel · 14 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
I liked this very much - a nice view of a happy ending - which is also a beginning, of sorts. Nicely done!
Author's reply
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Like Námo, I always like happy endings, and this one is a happy beginning, as well, as they journey together beyond the Circles of Arda.
Raksha The Demon · 14 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Aw, Aragorn called Faramir brother. I've always believed they would have been close friends. And Denethor's learned some sense while waiting for Aragorn. But my favorite part was when Aragorn finally met Arathorn and they embraced. Father was parted from son so early and sadly; and although Elrond was kind and loving, I'm sure that Aragorn always wished he'd known Arathorn. The emotions they shared in this final reunion seemed very real, and touching.
Author's reply
Yes, Aragorn and Arathorn's reunion had to wait 208 years to happen. And poor Aragorn, try as he might, could not even come up with one memory of his father, which makes the reunion even more poignant to my mind. When I conceived the idea for this story, this was the first scene I saw, although I instantly knew that it was the last scene in the story. I had to 'backtrack' to find the rest of the story.
Rhyselle · 13 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Thank you for this lovely valentine! I am sad that I never read any of your fics before today... because they are so wonderful and I truly, truly have enjoyed every word of them as I've curled up with my comforter and laptop waiting out the snowstorm that has blanketed my town all day (and night!). Your descriptions of the Valar are wonderful, and the people and events of your own imagining have been so deftly woven into those which are canon that I can't help but think that you've been channeling the good professor! Well done!
Author's reply
Thank you for your wonderful review and I'm glad you have at last discovered my stories (and it only took a snowstorm to do it, too. Lord Manwë does do wonderful work doesn't he? LOL). Anyway, I'm glad you like my descriptions of the Valar. Tolkien really doesn't give us much material to work with so I've had to really think about them and try to give each one a different character. And as to who's doing the channeling: I think it's a toss-up between Lord Námo and Glorfindel or maybe the two of them are collaborating. *grin*
MithLuin · 13 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Who would have thought death could be so happy? This story put a smile on my face, and is a wonderful conclusion to your 'waiting for Aragorn' series. Unless, of course, you choose to show us Arwen's trip to Mandos? I am wondering, though, who else Manwë went to Mandos to visit?
Author's reply
At the moment I have no plans to write about Arwen's journey to Mandos, but that doesn't mean it won't happen. As for who else Manwë went to Mandos to visit, you can find the answer to that in my story "Lúthien's Gift".
Radbooks · 13 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Oh, very nice. It was wonderful to see the reunion between Aragorn and the others who had been waiting for him for so long. Thanks for the special Valentine Day gift! :) By the way, I haven't reviewed the Glorfindel story because I'm waiting for it to be completed before I read it. :) Sometimes I do that with longer stories.
Author's reply
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. As for the Glorfindel story, you'll have a wait before we get to the end, but I look forward to a nice loooong review when you do send one. LOL
shirebound · 13 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
Yay for happy endings! This is just marvelous, and I especially loved Denethor taking that oath... at last.
Author's reply
Yes, I'm always a sucker for happy endings too. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you.
Ellie · 13 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Aragorn in Mandos
What a sweet and beautiful story! The reunions are so nice - expecially the one at the end. Nicely done!
Author's reply
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.