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Pale-Faced Tark  by Canafinwe 8 Review(s)
RowanfairReviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/18/2017
I agree this story needed a closure (and I am looking forward to more about Thorongils whereabouts after having left Gondor behind...)

Great idea to decide for THAT price! I´ve never been aware of the full history of this particular item! One can truly imagine the torture in having to part with a piece invaluable like that.

Thanks for coming back to the old man in reminding us that there will remain hope to find pure integrity and a kind heart even among enemies, always. I also appreciate, you allow Thorongil to reflect on his own part in a gruel history between two very different people.There is always two sides to a medal...

And, NO - I am NOT going to lament this time, about what you put your main character through ;-)))... getting used to it finally... :-)
Just hope for more (well - challenges, not necessarily suffering) ...

RowanfairReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/18/2017
I really enjoyed the way you shaped this chapter from a totally different point of view - an old man reflecting on the gruel habits of his own people. No wonder you managed a reward!

Beside - I like this different setting, giving some insight to the world beyond Anduin ( Tolkien never discovered that in detail).

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/3/2014
This moving and powerful story has haunted me since I first read it.

GoldenRemembranceReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/24/2013
How interesting! I would love to know more about how Aragorn stops going south and ends up heading north again. At this rate he will simply end up circumnavigating middle earth!

Author Reply: Thank you! Yes, he eventually accomplished what he sought out to do and turned north again. Maybe I'll write that one someday; it's an intriguing idea.

UTfrogReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/23/2013
I nearly missed this completion. I am so glad I saw it. The original story was excellent, but the additional chapter raises it to outstanding. It really teaches why Aragorn wanted to make a lasting peace after the war. Thank you.

Author Reply: Thank you so much! I've always found it very telling that he sued for peace with Harad, but not with Rhun. I'm delighted you liked this piece.

GoldenRemembranceReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/20/2013
Lovely as always! I look forward to any more chapters to come!
P.S. I don't know what it takes to post a chapter, so I won't beg for more by tomorrow, but I do look forward to more as soon as possible! :)

Author Reply: Thank you so much! I'll post the second part stat. Cheers!

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/20/2013
We know that the one he has helped is the one who led those who slew the old man's sons; but there is hope here of a kind the old basket weaver barely remembers. A worthy thing the old man has done, and he shall know a reward he perhaps may never appreciate in this life....

Author Reply: Yes; and it is those unknown rewards that are often the greatest. Thank you as always for sharing your insight!

UTfrogReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/19/2013
Is this a rewrite of am earlier story. It seems familiar. As noted before you are very good with vivid imagery whether Arsgorn is hot or cold. Thank you.

Author Reply: I wrote it for Teitho years ago, but only just now got around to posting it here. I'm very pleased to know the imagery comes across well. Thank you so much!

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