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| Destiny's Child by Mirkwoodmaiden | 5 Review(s) |
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| Fimbrethil | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 8/24/2025 |
| Éowyn hid a smile as well as she could manage, “Aye, Aethelred, they were. I hope Mistress Holdlith did not give you too much trouble.” “Oh no! My Lady. Nothing I couldn’t handle.” said the young Rider. Holdlith shot him a look and he backed up slightly, Éowyn noted with amusement. She would have to get the full story from Holdlith later when they were on the trail. [heehee the first part] Éowyn gained Lightning’s seat and shouted to Gamhelm, “Continue leading the column, my friend. Take them to Dunharrow!” She donned her helmet and pulled her sword and it created a sunflash as she held it aloft. She shouted “Riders to me!” She was thankful she had donned her corslet of mail for the journey thinking there might be trouble along the way. [hoho Éowyn!] Forth Eorlingas! Death!” Éowyn shouted and young voices joined as they charged. […and her despair already shows. Or her not afraid of death. But there are like only 5 wargs with 5 orcs, and 25 apprentice Riders plus Éowyn. The odds are on her side. I think.] She wondered why particularly and then remembered the decapitation and thought “Theodred…you did indeed try to tell me that a decapitating stroke would take it out of you as well. “You were right.” she murmured. [Oh. Later she decapitated the Fell beast. After like three tries. Both her arms [the above was her sword arm]…] Heads bobbed, fists on hearts. Then, “If you don’t mind my saying, My lady. You draw a fine sword and pull a swift bow. How?” It was Elfwine, “My sister can hardly even pull a light bow and never mind hitting a target.” [Oh. ho. This. Short answer: Théodred taught me. Really short answer: Practice.] Éowyn paused in her answer, pain of memory and experience buried beneath so much duty and regret. The secret that had shaped so much of her life no longer seemed necessary to keep. Reality leaching the secrecy of all importance. She simply stated the truth. “I trained with my brother and cousin for many years.” [Ah. That is the succinct explanatory answer.] Then might I say, My lady,” Háláf started, “They did a very good job!” youthful enthusiasm coloring the otherwise sober moment. The other Riders nodded their assent. Éowyn looked at them all. Admiration and approval in young eyes. It filled her heart with an acceptance that had always been hoped for, seemingly in vain since the time she discovered that she was never to be a shieldmaiden. She realized she had just become one. [Oh ho heehee good! Now Éomer better watch out if/when he ever meets these Riders again, or else they will be all over him! Word might reach Théoden, too.] PS: I though Héohelm did a very good job of holding up, actually. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 3/22/2025 |
| MM! "Ruffled feathers" – such a mild term considering the circumstances! Holdlith's vision is both troubling and hopeful. I have to say, it's certainly a good thing Éowyn trained as a shieldmaiden! I love the young warriors' recognition and acceptance of her skills. The apprentices fought well for their tender youth. I felt a pang when she remembered Théodred's advice. I also love that she makes a point of giving praise when it's due. This rang so true: There was not a Rider alive who would admit to not being able to ride. Athelred was injured, I think? He couldn't hold up his shield. Did his injury get overlooked? I hope he's going to be okay. And now I think I'm caught up with this story. I'll be so happy to see the next chapter posted when life gives you some breathing space! (((hugs))) Lin Author Reply: Lindelea! Yup! I thought about writing about Saelith as the other ruffled feather (no surprise there) but she had already too much airtime (so to speak :-D ) Holdlith's vision (basically she sees a good portion of what will happen to Eowyn) the good and the bad. She has already forseen that Eowyn will find happiness with Faramir but no longer mentions it because she knows that Eowyn is not ready to think of marriage as anything more than a duty and or cage. So she says as much as she can of the good and none of the bad. Éowyn as shieldmaiden. Yeah thinking about it she would have to have the training she received in order to kill the Witch King. And yes she does lead the apprentices in battle and yes they accept her. I loved writing that! <3 She is born to leadership and she knows that these boys need all the encouragement she can give because this is not the way they would see (In my mind) their first battle. In my extrapolating of Rohan society they would go out with the Muster a few at a time, always with experienced Riders there to guide and support. She praises and supports because she knows boys of 15 will need it though they would never have admitted it. "This rang so true: There was not a Rider alive who would admit to not being able to ride." Exactly! It really just felt like something no Rider would ever admit to. :-) I'm thinking that Athelred has a dislocated shoulder and Leoulf will know how to fix it. I tried to think of injuries that could tended on the trail without too much fuss. Athelred will be OK, just sore. Thanks so much for writing! (((hugs))) MM | |
| Erulissé | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 3/18/2025 |
| That was an awesome chapter! My heart breaks for Eowyn too... Knowing what is to come is hard. But it is good to know that it will be well in the end! I am glad she has that bit of experience to back her in the future. Slán go fóil! Author Reply: Erulisse! Hello! Thank you so much for writing! I am really glad that it came across well. I'm not always the best at writing battles so I had my husband read through it! And it is true, Eowyn still has a hard road to travel until she meets Faramir in the Houses of Healing. But this encounter will bolster her confidence and she has found acceptance in young eyes. It will help to sustain her in the coming days!! Thanks again for writing! Slán go fóil! (I looked it up!) :-) ((hugs)) MM | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 3/16/2025 |
| Éowyn paused in her answer, pain of memory and experience buried beneath so much duty and regret. The secret that had shaped so much of her life no longer seemed necessary to keep. Reality leaching the secrecy of all importance. What a turning point in her life! Author Reply: Shirebound! Definitely! It sometimes takes upheaval to redefine what is important and what is no longer important. There will be more upheaval but Eowyn is seeing things from a different perspective now! (((hugs))) thanks for writing! MM | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 3/16/2025 |
| Yikes - poor Heohelm, indeed! Her training and experience has finally come into play - and in a group who admire her for it rather than downplay her ability to contribute in such a way. Bless those young riders for their enthusiasm! Author Reply: PSW! Hello! And yes poor Heohelm! I originally had the arrow in his shoulder, but in reading how arrow wounds were tended in the Medieval or Renaissance time, that sort of wound had no really field dressing and the "Healing" practice for an arrow left in made it far more grisly and dangerous than I wanted for the story, so I switched to a through and through wound. Still a danger but field dressing is possible and better chance at survival. And yes! The apprentices were far more appreciative of her skills and didn't doubt, but accepted her. That healed Eowyn's somewhat tattered soul. So I agree! Bless those young riders for their enthusiasm!! :-D Thanks for writing! (((hugs))) MM | |