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| Sundry Scrolls IV by Raksha The Demon | 12 Review(s) |
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| Estel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 6/13/2010 |
Hi, Great story! I believe as well that Ecthelion would have suspected the truth, though, you know, when reading you little story, I couldn't help but wonder how it would have been if Thorongil had indeed claimed the throne at that time...There isn't any chance that you might write something like that, is there? Author Reply: Oh gosh, there are so many what-ifs in my head; and no time to write them all, much less even one. But it's certainly an intriguing idea. Thanx for reading and reviewing, Estel! | |
| Nesta | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/17/2010 |
| Aw, that's so sad! But Boromir wouldn't have been a bit happy if he had lived to see the day, would he? Author Reply: We'll never know if, had Boromir lived, he would have gained enough wisdom to recognize Aragorn as king and be at peace with the regime change. Certainly many fanfic writers believe so. I think that there's a chance that Boromir might have accepted Aragorn's rule; but I don't think he'd have been happy as a Steward serving under Aragorn in peacetime; Boromir is a soldier and I don't see him having the patience to be a statesman/administrator as well as a military captain. But at the time of this story, Boromir is a small child, his character still unformed; and I think Ecthelion might have hoped that the return of the true King would make Boromir's life better, at least alleviate the pressure of being the leader of a fading people who are the greatest bulwark against the rising power of Sauron. Thanks for the review, Nesta! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/3/2010 |
| At least Boromir will come to know and honor Thorongil himself one day, even if he never knows this individual was never so known to his grandfather. Lovely, and so well characterized! Author Reply: The family dynamics of the House of the Steward are fascinating, to say the least, especially considering Aragorn's relationship with three of its generations. Thanks for reading and reviewing1 | |
| pandemonium_213 | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/28/2010 |
| A shrewd, logical Ecthelion and an enigmatic Mithrandir! Splendid! You've nailed down both characters quite nicely here, or at least the way I see them. A nice character study in a short piece. I loved the comparison of Denethor and Thorongil and those "hawkish" noble features. Author Reply: I don't think Ecthelion shared the Numenorean mind-reading/extra perception that Denethor and Faramir had, but I believe Ecthelion was definitely a shrewd ruler with a good knowledge of human nature and an ability to occasionally think-outside-the-box. My own interpretation of his relationship with Denethor is that while he loved his son, Ecthelion didn't really understand him too well; and may have found Thorongil easier to get along with... Thanx much for the review, Pande! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/27/2010 |
| I loved this piece as I feel Ecthelion must have guessed Aragorn's secret.It must have hurt him deeply when Aragorn left and you convey his feelings brilliantly here.I al;so feel that Aragorn feared to come between father and son and maybe cause a civil war or some similiar catastrophe. Author Reply: I'm not sure that Denethor would have opted for military defiance, had his father championed Aragorn's claim to the throne; but others might have; and Ecthelion's support of Aragorn might have totally destroyed the Steward's relationship with his own son; and Aragorn would have been reluctant to do that, particularly since I think he and Gandalf believed the time was not yet right. Thanx for reading and reviewing, Linda! | |
| Estelcontar | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/25/2010 |
| What a wonderful vignette! You've given us a most sensitive portrayal of how Ecthelion must have felt about Aragorn, and about his departure from. You were so successful in doing so that you've made me for the first time really regret Ecthelion wasn't there to witness Aragorn's return. Author Reply: I'm so glad you liked the story; Ecthelion is a neat character to write. I think he did miss Thorongil; and I think Thorongil missed him too. Thanx for reading and reviewing, Estelcontar! | |
| Virtuella | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/25/2010 |
| Oh, how sad, that very last sentence! Author Reply: I think Ecthelion loved his son and grandson, and thought that living under Thorongil's rule would benefit them, as well as the rest of Gondor. And it is sad that Boromir didn't survive to see Sauron defeated (much less survive at all); though I truly believe that Faramir would be a better Steward than Boromir... Thanx for the review! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/25/2010 |
| It's a shame that Ecthelion did not see at least a part of Thorongil's reason in his own ponderings: I would have given you my allegiance, son of my heart; he thought, the admission both lighting and searing his soul. I would have set you above all, even the son of my blood. The time was not yet right. And if he'd remained, he'd only have come between the father and son. *sigh* Author Reply: I think Thorongil already had come between father and son, and knew he should leave before more damage was done. And, with the destruction of the Corsair ships, it was the best time to go. Thanx for reviewing, Dreamflower! | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/25/2010 |
| I like all four - but I think this fourth is my favourite - the way that you use words, for example the description of Aragorn and Ecthelion's recognition of who he could be, is just a pleasure to read. Author Reply: Thanx for reading and reviewing, Wombat - this is only the second time I've written Ecthelion, but I've always been intrigued by him. I think it's quite possible that Ecthelion could have figured out Thorongil's connection to the line of Isildur...I'm pleased that you liked this story and the others. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/25/2010 |
| I would have given you my allegiance, son of my heart What a difference between the desires of one Steward and the next. Another beautifully written piece. Author Reply: I think Ecthelion would have been convinced of the rightness of Aragorn's claim; and also thought that the North and South kingdoms, united under Aragorn, could better oppose Sauron. Thanx for the review! | |