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| Lesser Ring by Larner | 5 Review(s) |
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| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 8/5/2005 |
| This chapter was fun! I'm still grinning widely and can't say I'm overly concentrated on my work! The letter was a very good way to tell the Farozi what to expect and to consider about the visitors. Poor Nefiramonrani, that was quite a lecture in the difference of customs of different races. Shockingly self-sufficient, indeed! *lol* I can't help imaging what she will think if she sees Aragorn tending to the children or Éowyn sparring with the men if she thinks they need help even to dress :-D Rustovrid proves quite wise to tell the Farozi so much about the informal way between the King and the others, sleeping accommodations, hobbit meals and so on. So they can prepare themselfes for their guests. And it was *very* wise of Aragorn to send so much food ahead as a present. Now he has at least not to worry Pippin and Bard have to starve. By the way, I'm curious how the Haradrim will react to the hobbits, after they seem not to know what they have to expect. Thank you for the explanation about names. It was very interesting, and I am (still!) quite impressed! I look forward to the next update! Author Reply: Yes, Aragorn caring for the children will be a shock, as will Eowyn sparring with her brother and her husband. As for the Hobbits themselves--they will make themselves at home, I think. And the people of Harad will learn a bit more of the love and honor the King holds for others, and that others hold for him. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 8/5/2005 |
| Sounds like a great road trip! I only have one quibble - was it wise for Aragorn and Faramir to bring all their kids? If the expedition falls prey to a sandstorm, or an attack by renegade tribes or bandits, and neither Faramir, Aragorn, nor their kids survive, not to mention Rohan, then great chaos would result. That being said, I'm glad Faramir gets to go on the trip; he's the type of man who would love to see far horizons and lands not his own. And of course, he would speak Haradri, being a good linguist. I can't wait to see how the Haradrim react to the hungry, personable hobbits! | |
| eiluj | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 8/4/2005 |
| A masterful report from Rustovrid! We can see why he was chosen as ambassador. I am still laughing at the mental image of Denethor confronted by Aragorn's camel.... Author Reply: Thank you for the evaluation on Rustovrid's abilities. He appreciates it thoroughly, as do I. And we are all still chuckling at the idea of Denethor and the camel, to the point I almost wish Aragorn had sent it to him. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 8/4/2005 |
| Do not underestimate the Pheriannath. Their appearance belies their wisdom and experience, their skills, and their sheer determination. Great ambition is not a common failing of Hobbits; but they are renowned for their demonstrated capacity for responsibility, reliability, and their hardy nature. Be forewarned, however, that they are also remarkably curious and prone to be somewhat unpredictable. *giggle* In Pippin's case anyway, that's an understatement! I love the way that you worded the letter. By describing the needs and customs of the Northerners, Rustrovid also sheds great light on the customs and differences of the Haradrim, as he tells of the things they are *not* accustomed to. This is a wonderful device, and very cleverly used. I also like the way everything and everyone is set forth, so that we readers will be more easily able to keep track of who is there and what they are doing. Looking forward to more of this excellent tale. Author Reply: Hobbits are going to be quite a new experience to the folk of Harad, I think! Glad you appreciate the use of the letter. Thank you for the feedback on it, for it could easily be just boring data. | |
| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 8/4/2005 |
| Sorry for not reviewing till now. We've had thunderstorms the last two nights. I've read the past two chapters and enjoyed them. Glad to see the answer to why Aragorn had to give his Ranger star to the pool. If it had been found on his person at the harbour...Also liked how the Ring of Barahir was seen by the guard. If it had been an agent of Mordor, they would have recoginized that Ring in an instant. Nicely done all around. I can easily imagine how the Farozi's daughter in law would be shocked at the thought of Royals tending themselves. After all, Haradi culture is described by you to rely heavily on slaves and servants. This would truly be a foreign concept to them. Wait till she sees how Arwen and Eowyn are truly mothers to their children and not just rely on the nurse in their retinue. That should just finish her right off right there. ;o) Looking very much forward to the next chapter. :o) Author Reply: Yes, I suspect that had the officer and not the guard seen the Ring of Barahir, Aragorn would have been arrested immediately and word sent off swiftly to Mordor of the capture of one who appeared to be Isildur's heir. However, in the light of local beliefs, it was instead interpreted as a further dedication of a serpent goddess not known at all in the North! How well we tend to project our own beliefs and customs on those of different cultures! And, yes, Neferamonrani is going to be even more blown away as she comes to know the four women who accompany the great King of Gondor and Arnor. Glad your thunderstorms did no damage to your equipment. | |