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| Stirrings of Shadow by Fiondil | 3 Review(s) |
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| Shoshana_Rose | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 6/13/2007 |
| Not Super-Adan? Broken bones, political embarassment and long healing times will do that to you, I guess. :) Seriously, though, I relate to your statement about such a realization. For most of us, it takes a close brush with mortality (either ours or someone's close to us) to convince us that we are fragile beings with finite limits. How much more was Aragorn in for such an awakening, after being raised by elves and then informed of his birthright? --Shoshi Author Reply: I'm sure Aragorn had a lot of readjustments to make in the early part of his adulthood. Perhaps that is why he left Imladris to live among the Rohirrim and the Gondorians, to learn what it means to be human without being influenced by elvish philosophy on the subject. | |
| Shoshana_Rose | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 6/10/2007 |
| I'm having so much fun reading this story. I'm excited to see several different strands of the story beginning to come together here. Decisions must be made soon, and Aragorn is quite anxious to go ahead and start making them. I find it quite interesting (and insightful on your part) that even though "Thorongil" has never explicitly (at least to my recollection) been given a position of authority over any Rohiric affairs, he is naturally drawn to leadership, and takes the mantle on without even thinking about it. And because he has an air of competence and authority about him, Rohan's best and brightest include him de facto in their planning processes, their internal meetings, and oftentimes find themselves yielding to him even when he steps quite above himself to issue "suggestions" (which sometimes seem to be thinly veiled orders!). I adore the rapport growing between Aragorn and Hilderic, and also between him and Heruthain. Though these men are his superiors, they encourage Thorongil's strengths and nurture him as a leader, while also gently reiging him in when he forgets himself. All in good humor. Great work! --Shoshi Author Reply: I'm glad you are having so much fun with this story, Shoshi. Slowly but surely the different strands are coming together, though it will be several chapters before they mesh completely and maybe not even then. Yes, "Thorongil" is a natural leader, however young he is and people (even those in authority themselves) are naturally drawn to his leadership qualities. Hilderic and Heruthain have the extra bonus of actually liking Aragorn and are his friends so when he gets a bit highhanded they gently take him down a peg or two, all in good humor, as you say. And Aragorn of course is learning that he's not super-adan! *grin* Thanks for your review. I truly appreciate it. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 6/6/2007 |
| I am, of course, glad that Grimbold has his honor, particularly as he was one of the commanders under Theoden at the Pelennor. But this was a particularly horrid and serious attempt indeed, and glad Theoden had his head on straight that day. The old Queen is trouble--there's no question of that. And what a thing to call another! Thorongil the ill is rather foul-mouthed, I see. Am glad THAT wasn't translated! Author Reply: Well, this Grimbold and the one at the Pelennor cannot be the same as that's another 60-odd years away. Most likely it's a son or grandson who is one of Théoden's commmanders at the Pelennor. Poor Thorongil has had his share of poisoned orc blades lately, so his language is perhaps excusable under the circumstances. I'm sure he's regretting the lapse, but when one is delirious, one really has little control over one's actions, or memory of same. Luckily, Hilderic is the sort who doesn't take things personally and is really having some gentle fun at Thorongil's expense. | |