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| Life goes on apace by Mirkwoodmaiden | 4 Review(s) |
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| Fimbrethil. | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/23/2026 |
| Oh, I forgot to say I hope the Gondorians don’t hear that an Elf can enter the King’s mind! They will surely take that the wrong way…save Faramir and family of course, who know the people involved. Also, does Éowyn’s circlet in the films (which I suppose she wears at both the funeral and coronation) have golden roses and whatnot? I forget, but don’t want to check. | |
| Fimbrethil | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/23/2026 |
| Yes! Yes! Yes! Hooray! “Yes, My King.” Faramir nodded. “Thank you…” He saw in Aragorn’s eyes kindness and compassion. Two emotions he was unused to in one who commanded him.” Because I guess Imrahil hasn’t commanded him in a while? Or Boromir, for that matter? Well, times are changing, Faramir, times are changing. Also happy to see Aragorn giving him space to cry. Faramir sure needs it. “Women and children who had been sent away for their safety came back to their homes bedecked in flowers and ran into the waiting arms of their husbands, or those not as fortunate into the compassionate arms of family and friends who would bear the loss with them.” The children aren’t running to their husbands, I hope. “From the far-off Anfalas and the coastal holdings of Andrast, the westernmost point of Gondor, to harpers from Dol Amroth renowned through the land for their skill to clear voiced singers from the Lebennin, all who heard and could in haste come to the White City were indeed pitching up tents on the Pelannor as many hostelries and inns had been damaged in the battle as many of these establishments were on the first and second tiers.” This sentence is a little long and confusing, I think, especially having two “as many” phrases. I take it to mean “From the west of Gondor to the south of Gondor all who heard and could come were pitching [why is there an up?] tents on the Pelennor [which is actually an e btw] *because* many of the inns, being on the first and second tiers, had been damaged.” I suppose that leaves out the wonderful word ‘establishments’ though. “Glad to have your approval as it was my idea.” “Only your idea?” Éowyn looked up. Faramir exclaimed, “It was! Gandalf always said I have a very poetic soul!” He preened slightly. “Ah yes, the elderly wizard with the beard and whiskers! Good source for poetic knowledge.” Faramir was quiet for a bit. Then he said, tentatively, “You’re teasing me, aren’t you?” Éowyn sat up and looked into blue eyes that held a slight look of doubt. Gently she said, “Of course I am teasing you.” Faramir relaxed visibly and tried to continue as if nothing had bothered him.” heehee! And Faramir is certainly correct about her being a princess already, and may have even seen the future, being who he is. Ah, I see he even mentions her Rohan princess status, and later that Éomer knows. Waerith…I have a feeling, partly of remembrance, that she does come into the story again. Awww, I am glad that Éomer and Éowyn get to talk alone before the coronation! And oh so glad Éomer accepts Faramir! “He looked magnificent. She took his arm. “I see Wulf managed to sit you down and threaten your hair with a comb for once!” She teased to bring some normalcy to this moment of heightened emotion. “Is this the way you talk to your king?” Éomer quipped. His voice dropped lower to speak in confidence, “The first comb did not survive.” Éowyn laughed merrily and again Éomer’s heart warmed to the sound. This day life was good.” heehee! I wonder what happened to that comb. Did Éomer throw it, break it, or did it get twisted in his hair or something? I was definitely not expecting Boromir to show up here, but delighted he did. This day for them life is good. Even for the people who don’t think so. Erithain! When I saw a Faramir and Éowyn rewrite I was not expecting him! But I should have known, considering hiw much you and I and others have grown to like him. And with the rest of his family dead or not here yet, he should have some relation with him. I just remembered Erithain might be here for Halbarad as well. Alas. Interesting that you have him in the King’s House already. I usually imagine him not to have entered Minas Tirith again until after he is crowned. “All three nodded to him hand on heart. And in a mercurial shift Elladan proclaimed, “It is time to dress you for your coronation. You shall be grander than grand,” Aragorn gave a chagrined smile, “All right, make me grand…” Elladan held a twinkle in his eye, “You deserve nothing less, muindoreg nin,” he whispered. They shared a look and Aragorn smiled, starting to accept the role he had always been destined to fulfill.” heehee. Brotherlet? Really? That is very amusing. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/21/2026 |
| MM! ...guarded in honor of a memory. A memory that had become reality. This description says so much in so few words! Aragorn's response to Faramir's emotion is beautifully spoken. No one was left alone. Such a comforting thought. And I love the images you paint of the City bedecked with flowers and pavilions and banners and all the accoutrements of rejoicing and celebration to prepare herself for her King. (That's right, the announcement that Éowyn and Faramir have found each other is made when they reach Edoras as the Shire-folk are on their way homewards once more, if I'm remembering correctly.) I love the little conversation between the two, the hint of playfulness that will continue to bloom and grow along with their love. The scene between brother and sister is very moving, right on up to and including Éowyn's sisterly teasing and Éomer's rejoinder. I can just imagine Aragorn sitting as you describe him, remembering. And his foster brothers being there for him and with him. It's lovely to think that Elladan can see beyond the veil and bring news of his parents' joy to Aragorn. And I cannot tell you how happy I am to see Erithain in the here and now. I'm so glad he survived to reach this point and be there for his nephew as well as see the promise that Rangers had treasured down through the centuries, finally fulfilled. I am enjoying your revisions immensely. (((hugs))) Lin Author Reply: Lin! Hello! So glad you enjoying the revisions and additions! "...guarded in honor of a memory. A memory that had become reality. This description says so much in so few words!" Thanks! I'm trying to imitate the Professor's ability to say so much in a few words. "Aragorn's response to Faramir's emotion is beautifully spoken." Faramir needs time to adjust and emotionally that Aragorn will not treat him the same way as his father. After a lifetime of mistreatment the heart can learn but it will slow and have setbacks. "No one was left alone. Such a comforting thought." Tolkien writes of the women and children bedecked in flowers coming home to their loved one. And I thought what of those coming home to an empty house. They need welcome and compassion even more because of their loss. It is a society I would like to see. People caring for one another. You are right. After Theoden's funeral and I think Eomer's Coronation is when he officially announces their handfasting so my original beginning of "Leaving Home" a year later in August of 3020 (1420 S.R.) I thinking that perhaps in Rohirrim society, engagements were not announced in time of mourning before burial. "I love the little conversation between the two, the hint of playfulness that will continue to bloom and grow along with their love." Exactly, as I said above, Faramir's heart needs to learn and remember he is loved and respected. He and Eowyn differ slightly here. Growing up Eowyn was loved and encouraged and she blossomed because of it. It was only after she was 18 and found that she was not going to a Shieldmaiden that she had to painfully sort out who she was and forgive the deception from those that loved her. Faramir grew up with very little familial love (except from Boromir and his uncle and family in Dol Amroth.) Those familial influences vs Denethor's ever-present scorn and derision caused (in my mind) caused Faramir to grow up differently than Eowyn. Must dash to work! More later. (March 26 is my last day at work!) Wee-hee and Woo-hoo! (((hugs))) MM Author Reply: Part 2! In ROTK, The Houses of Healing is where Eomer begins to realize how much he did not realize about what was happening to Eowyn,whom he loves very deeply. He carries guilt that he did not see her troubles and is trying to make amends. "And I cannot tell you how happy I am to see Erithain in the here and now. I'm so glad he survived to reach this point and be there for his nephew as well as see the promise that Rangers had treasured down through the centuries, finally fulfilled." I cannot imagine that Aragorn would be pensive and reflecting upon that had happened to bring this moment about and he needed someone with whom he had could show his doubt. Faramir, in the future will be one of those with whom he can share their relationship will grow but currently Faramir needs his strength not his doubt. Elladan and Elrohir were still in the City so it only seemed natural. And or course Erithain has survive to see his nephew achieve the goal of all Dunedain. There is great affection among these four. Thanks again for reading. the revisions are being highly entertaining! (((hugs))) MM | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/19/2026 |
| What a marvelous chapter, so full of emotion, joy, and gentle comfort. And how beautifully you show us how Éowyn came by her lovely gown and circlet! Author Reply: Shirebound! Thank you so much! This is wny I like writing gap filling fan fiction. To explore beyond what is written. I got thinking the dress that Eowyn is wearing at the Coronation in PJ's ROTK. She only had her armor and of course the two dresses that Alyrin loaned her! :-) And I wanted the dress to be in Rohirrim style but then I thought Eowyn wouldn't Rohirrim style because she doesn't care about clothes and there were no other Rohirrim women to consult with so Gondorian style it was to be. Eowyn is wearing the same circlet in the funeral scene for Theodred as she is for the coronation. She obviously would not take that with her riding to battle so it was a lovely chance for Eomer to have something nice made for her! It was all very fun thinking of all this! Thanks again for writing! I look forward to your comments when I post a story! (((hugs))) MM | |