Stories of Arda Home Page
About Us News Resources Login Become a member Help Search

Untold Tales of the Mark: The Banishment of Éomer  by Katzilla 5 Review(s)
galathilReviewed Chapter: 80 on 1/15/2012
Dear Katzilla,I have just stumbled across this story and am enjoying it.when are you going to write the next chapter? I have to find out what how this wonderful story finishs.LOL Galathil

Author Reply: Hello Galathil,

I'm sorry, I just saw your comment! Thank you so much for the kind words; however, unfortunately I don't have any good news for you, as I consider this story completed. There will be no additional chapter. :-(

Best,
Katzilla

Agape4GondorReviewed Chapter: 80 on 5/10/2008
I swore I had reviewed this before. Thankfully, I kept my notes.

It was so nice to have Eomer rememeber the young guard in the midst of the horror that has taken place. And I love the young man's discomfiture! Blessed Rohirrim! And Eomer's promise to not forget the deeds of this man compared to the deeds of others at that time.

I sadly wondered how many times Eomer will think that he is so unlike Theodred... I hope that he comes to value himself when he becomes king.

Dearest Theoden's hope at the beginning of their conversation mirrored mine.

I loved Eomer's trying to gain courage. Such a difficult thing for a man such as he in this instance. Much easier fighting the enemy than enduring this interview! Oh! And the toast was painful!!!

I noted immediately that Eomer called him 'uncle' - hooray! and the moisture in Theoden's eyes... and I cried yeah when Eomer spoke of healing the rift. And another yeah when Eomer spoke of his love vs the snake's machinations... and Theoden's tears... *sobs* And Theoden's embrace and its return! YES!... I had to LOL when we see Eowyn fully dressed (but what's hiding under her outer garments???... And the torment the poor thing is still undergoing with her dreams... and her mind unhinging - what a hideous thought!... Ah ha! and then a hooray when we discover that she is, in fact, planning... *giggles* you know what!.... I again LOL at the 'effect' of the Ent drought! ... Her sadness at farewelling her brother... her horror at the thought of the upcoming battle... Theoden must have looked absolutely splendid in his battle armor upon Snowman's back - breath-takingly impressive! I love your description... I loved the Hobbit's bravado...

One thing I must also applaud you on - the song as they rode forth - one of the neatest scenes that Tolkien gives us is the song of the Rohirrim upon the battlefield of the Pelennor. I love you presaging that!!! And their horns as they leave foreshadowing the horns at their entrance that proclaims, "Gondor - Rohan has answered!" *shivers in joy*

And the ending paragraph was BETTER THAN PJ's!!!!

Thank you for spending so much of these last months/years upon crafting such a wondrous tale and sharing it with us.

Blessings,
Agape

AinarielReviewed Chapter: 80 on 4/25/2008
Have followed this story for almost 2 years, and to be truthful, I'm almost sad it's ended. You have definately captured the spirit of the Rohan - and her people!

The only thing that I found a bit disappointing was that I really wanted to see Grima pay for his crimes - especially the torment he caused Eowyn. Of course, I have an active imagination, so I've just let my own mind go on that one.

Well done!

Author Reply: Hello Ainariel,

thanks so much for your comment; it is a wonderful feeling to hear that people will miss my story now that it's done. It is still a strange thought for me, too. I am happy to hear that you think that I succeeded in capturing the spirit of the Rohirrim; they are by far my favourite people in Tolkien's work; so heroic and still down-to-earth.

Concerning Gríma: I needed to let it end like this because of "A Rohan ghost Story", which I hope to rewrite into an "official" sequel of "Banishment"... but there is one major problem I must still get my head around, first, and as soon as I have a solution for that, I will do it. Still, if you want to see what's coming for Gríma, I suggest you risk an eye and have a little look...
:-)

Thanks so much for letting me know your thoughts!

Cheers,
Katzilla

mistry89Reviewed Chapter: 80 on 4/19/2008
This was an epic indeed! Thank you for the tale and for perhaps revealing how Eowyn could have escaped detection amongst the riders - she was taller!

Thank you again, one for the re-read pile :)

Author Reply: Hi Mistry89,

and thank you so much for letting me know your thoughts. I am very proud to hear that you consider my "little tale" good enough to land on the "re-read pile". ;-)

Cheers,
Katzilla

Lady BluejayReviewed Chapter: 80 on 4/15/2008
Well done,Katja.

Its always difficult to part with a story - and especially an epic such as this. Looking forward to the next! LBJ

Author Reply: Hi Sidonie,

and thank you! Yes, it is a strange feeling to part with "Banishment"; it has been a major part of my life for the last 2.5 years. But of course, there is still lots of betaing to do, and some rewriting, as well, so it is not yet *really* beyond my horizon.

Thanks for letting me know your thoughts!

Cheers,
Katzilla

Return to Chapter List