Reviews (83)

eliza · 20 November 2017 · Chapter 12: Judgement and Crisis

forgive me for the tardiness in reviewing Conquistadora. computer problems are the worst. Anyhoo, I am loving Thranduil with an attitude, I would definitely not want to be on the receiving end of his temper. I am truly enjoying this "who done it" and your Imrahil is wonderful. Can't wait for the next chapter.

Meddwl (Shire Rose) · 8 August 2017 · Chapter 11: Conflagration

Ahhh where to begin? This whole story was lovely and I quite like your Thranduil. Congratulations to you and your husband, the Imrahil fan. You have crafted a decidedly Tolkienesque story with some delightful details that are all your own. I look forward to watching this tale unfold. Shire Rose

Deana · 25 July 2017 · Chapter 11: Conflagration

It is probably a good thing that there are currently no more chapters or I would be up all night reading this. I find the thought of 4th age Gondor to be so fascinating and I love how you are showing so many different characters and their roles in the new age. (Also I really like your Thranduil. He's the perfect mix of the dangerous king Tolkien warns us about and the good Elven ruler he had to have been to earn his people's loyalty. I am excited to see how he and his elves handle what's to come.)

Raksha The Demon · 8 July 2017 · Chapter 11: Conflagration

Hero points to Legolas for pulling my precious Faramir out of the flames! Nasty assassins! Hopefully the plot will be uncovered before more Elves are killed or they try again to kill Faramir.

Raksha The Demon · 8 July 2017 · Chapter 4: Markets and Outlaws

Nice description of the markets of Pelargir. Imrahil as "Elessar's bulldog"; very appropriate!

Raksha The Demon · 8 July 2017 · Chapter 9: Knives and Fireworks

Aw, poor Beleg. Wrong place, wrong time. Falathar is making very evil plans!

Raksha The Demon · 8 July 2017 · Chapter 3: Horses and Treason

Falathar is a scummy slaver; but his son has a blood claim on the Stewardship? I'm wondering who Falathar's wife was...The plot thickens!

Raksha The Demon · 8 July 2017 · Chapter 1: Princes and Kings

Interesting beginning. I enjoyed the extrapolation of Gondor's prosperity in the postwar early Fourth Age, and the look at the preparations of Imrahil's feasting of the Elvenking. Tolkien never called Legolas "Prince of Ithilien", though. That title is Faramir's alone.

allis · 2 July 2017 · Chapter 11: Conflagration

Oh my word, I am so anxious for them to finally catch this guy before anything else happens! Eagerly (and somewhat apprehensively) awaiting the next installment.

PSW · 15 March 2017 · Chapter 9: Knives and Fireworks

Oh no! :-( I hope this does make things far more difficult for them....this whole plot is just so wretched. Very smart of (can't think of assasin's name :-P) to get Falathar's ring, or he would be totally thrown to the wolves when this is all over -- no doubt about that. These are not the sort of Men who can be trusted... It does sound like a great party, though...exactly the type of celebration I would expect from such an occasion. I would hope that the whole thing won't be ruined by this dastardly (heehee) plot...but I doubt it. Thanks for writing!

PSW · 1 March 2017 · Chapter 8: Ceremony and Suspicion

Yes, they are dangerous! Don't try it! (Somehow, I feel they will not listen to me... :-P) Poor Legolas -- he has every right to be in a bad mood, as does Arwen, and he is so right -- eventually Thranduil's going to be crabby one day, and then things will get ugly... So much going on here ... I have no idea where and when they will attempt to strike, but it's definitely coming... I'm enjoying this, thanks so much for writing!

PSW · 1 March 2017 · Chapter 7: Blood and Shadows

So strange ... that last review was for this chapter, don't know why it put it on the last one. Anyhoo...

PSW · 1 March 2017 · Chapter 6: Memories and Meetings

Well...that's embarrassing. Those kids are going to sober up and wish they'd never heard of Minas Tirith or Elessar or the Elvenking... I know I've said it before, but I love the way you write Thranduil. In spite of the insignificant being attacked while a guest in a foreign capital, he barely even breaks a sweat... :-) Thanks so much for writing!

PSW · 1 March 2017 · Chapter 6: Memories and Meetings

'You don't have to say everything you think.' Boy isn't that the truth -- and for more of us than just Pippin... :-P Sounds like they're having a great time, and the gang's all (mostly) here. Should be a good party -- if the nay-sayers and dissidents don't get in the way... Thanks for writing!

PSW · 1 March 2017 · Chapter 5: Slander and Kinship

*snickers* They all sound like a bunch of Hobbits, sitting around with their long genealogical discussions... But I do love scenes like this, where everyone can just sit around and talk and laugh together. Why do I fear it won't last? Glad to get back to this story, thanks so much for writing!

Matt · 23 February 2017 · Chapter 7: Blood and Shadows

This is an interesting story. I like the political complexities and although its written in a little too much of a Victorian bent, the plot is well thought through and the characters are developing nicely. I'm curious to see what happens next with this story and glad that you're working on it again. Thanks for your hard work on it, looking forward to future installments.

aiholic · 2 March 2016 · Chapter 2: Wine and Rumor

Oh my gosh you updated this! I've been checking this almost every week or so since I finished the latest chapter almost two years ago. I wish I can leave a review for every fic you wrote but for now I'll just say I've been following your fics since you started and its so wonderful to see you updating. Your Thranduil is one of my favourite portrayals of the character=)

Larner · 4 February 2016 · Chapter 5: Slander and Kinship

Baldor had best watch out, considering the history of Gondor and Arnor as well as Numenor as well as the surprisingly large amount of Elvish blood throughout even Gondor these days! He has been most immoderately impolitic so far.

Ryanwe · 4 February 2016 · Chapter 5: Slander and Kinship

I begin to think that something -very- big is going to happen really soon. It's always a bad sign when characters speak like this: "the memory.....seemed uproarious upon reflection.... who would dare assail them?". When I read the last sentence, I almost heard the approach of doom. On the other hand, the last scene was beautifull and I enjoyed the genealogical interlude (even if it was a bit complicated ;) Thanks for writing!

PSW · 3 February 2016 · Chapter 5: Slander and Kinship

My last review was supposed to be for this chapter...don't know how it ended up on the previous one. Oh well...

PSW · 3 February 2016 · Chapter 4: Markets and Outlaws

Hmm... Sadly, I fear they'll get their 'something of greater consequence'... I hate most of all, I think, to think of Arwen having to put up with this, in a time that should be so joyful for her. Interested to see how things go from here!

someone · 31 January 2016 · Chapter 4: Markets and Outlaws

Falathir doesn't seem to realise just who he is plotting against. It is bad enough that he thinks he can win against Faramir, Imrahil and Aragorn, but to plot against an Elvenking with millenia of experience? There is no way he can win this. I'm looking forward to seeing how he intends to do it. The image of Imrahil as a loyal bulldog is not one I have ever seen before! Pelargir with its "fashionable" buildings sounds like it would be a fun place to visit.

Larner · 26 January 2016 · Chapter 4: Markets and Outlaws

Ah, but how we love those who scheme behind the scenes to ruin those they ought to respect.

PSW · 26 January 2016 · Chapter 4: Markets and Outlaws

Whew. The intrigue is deepening... Seems like everyone's in for a rougher ride than they might like...

Larner · 20 December 2015 · Chapter 3: Horses and Treason

Ah, this one is no better than he should be, then. I doubt that things will go anywhere as well as he now imagines. And Baldor appears to be heading for a rather spectacular fall, or so I would guess it.