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| Agape's Attempts by Agape4Gondor | 4 Review(s) |
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| Fimbrethil | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 8/12/2025 |
| Powerful. *Moment is Silence* About those four Men who were targets of Sauron: Éomer and Faramir were spared by Aragorn’s aid (Éomer by keeping promises, Faramir by healing—and technically prophecy/promises), but it could be argued Aragorn’s choices gave chance for Sauron to end Théodred and Boromir. Because Aragorn chose to go to Lothlorien and stay there for a month, Saruman had time to gather his forces and attack Rohan; same with Sauron and Gondor and the River. Not to mention the Fellowship being protected in Lorien, Boromir may have lessened his guard (internally and externally). But also it was by Aragorn or Gandalf that they did not go through the Gap of Rohan in the first place, if they had, they would have been in time to help Théodred. —But scratch that last at least, bad things might have happened. Also, because the Fellowship was where it was when Boromir fell, the orcs went through Rohan, and Éomer went there and met Aragorn. (For reference Éomer heard of the descent of the orcs into Rohan on the 26, on the 27 about midnight he leaves to hunt them against ‘Théoden’s’ orders.—I was going to add Théoden would have let him, but on the other hand, assuming they knew Théodred was dead, and for his love of him, he might not have.— On the 28 Éomer overtakes them, and he attacks at sunrise on the 29th. Unrelated, the 29th is when Boromir’s boat passes Faramir.) So I guess it really isn’t Aragorn’s fault. But now you all have my thoughts at the moment. As it is, Aragorn saved the lines through the 2nd heir. | |
| Aiwen | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/24/2009 |
| I have to agree with you that some people and situations in Middle-earth get far less attention than they deserve. Theodred is one, but I think the entire second age of Middle-earth is another. There is very little written about the war of the Elves and Sauron, for example, and the rescue of the elves by the Numenoreans, yet Sauron came closer to winning then than he did in the War of the Ring. Thank you for writing in the holes in the legendarium and fandom's choice of writing subjects. To my mind such stories are among the most valuable fan fiction. Author Reply: I'd love to write something about Isildur on Numenor - the story of his 'glorious' stealing of the seedling is incredible. I want to 'know' more! Also, I started a tale of a young Elf who fled from the flooding of Beleriand - but I'm not comfortable yet - with all that happened - especiaally with Orophin... but I might get back to it. The seocnd age is the longest - you'd think there'd be something there!!! Bless you for the review! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/16/2009 |
| Certainly Theodred is one who deserves honor and remembrance. Yes, targets--destroy the heirs and take the land when the ruler fails--and the sooner for the grief of it, or so it is to be hoped by the likes of Sauron and Saruman. Beautifully, painfully done. Author Reply: I was appalled by the fiendishness of the plot - I don't know why! And Saruman was absolutely despicable through it all..... Many many thanks for your review! | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/15/2009 |
| Oh, Agape, this is so heart wrenching. It brought me close to tears. You are right, very few people research like you do and then expand upon what might have been. Thank goodness you do. This is a beautiful tribute to Theodred who never had a chance to fulfill his destiny. Author Reply: I do love Tolkien, as you well know, Tari, but sometimes it is just so difficult to read of another great character suffering so and in the end losing the battle..... Many thanks for your kind words. Most appreciated! | |