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| Yours to command by Lialathuveril | 292 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/13/2006 |
| All right, I hadn't guessed, and with my profession and experience I perhaps ought to have done so. But I've seen the desire to avoid pity many times, of course, and the discomfort so many first feel when they first come to know someone who is blind. Author Reply: Hello Larner, I have to admit I do not know anybody who is blind, but a couple of my daughters' friends have handicaps (of a different sort). At first it tends to dominate your view of them, but then after a while you almost forget about it - what's important is their personality really. Lia | |
| Deiliah | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 10/13/2006 |
| Oh, poor Lothiriel! It seems her father's over protectiveness only serves to stifle and embarrass her.... and that sister-in-law should be gagged! I'm enjoying Lothiriel's POV, as there really is no "view", I can imagine sitting in her place and relying soley on what she smells, hears, and feels. I would think she'd prefer her lack of sight to be viewed as a challenge rather than a weakness, but her first challenge seems to be overcoming other's treatment of her. I really look forward to Eomer's POV now. I can't wait to see how this story progresses and am thoroughly enjoying it so far! Author Reply: Hello Deiliah, You are right to say that Lothiriel's handicap is not so much her blindness as such, but rather the way it is viewed by those around her, primarily her family. I found it a bit of a challenge to write from Lothiriel's point of 'view' - you constantly have to remind yourself of how the world would seem to her - so I'm pleased to hear you're enjoying this story. Lia | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/8/2006 |
| I am glad Eomer met Lothiriel before he realised she had lost her sight. And that she was obviously not an insipid well-brought-up Gondorian maiden incapable of talking of anything more demanding than the weather. Or the prospects for the harvest. I suspect he already feels interested and protective when it comes to the smoky grey-eyed princess - and he has recognised the cage that confines her even though he failed to understand the reason for it at the time. I look forward to him taking Lothiriel to the encampment to meet Eowyn - because I can't see much standing in his way if he makes up him mind. And if Lady Wilwarin decides to patronise the Princess, I'm sure he will bristle on her behalf. Looking forward to more! Author Reply: Hello Bodkin, Yes, Belecthor (of Gondorian maiden’s guide to proper deportment fame) would be quite horrified at the princess's choice of subjects - and it will actually get worse in the next chapter. The evening's not over yet. I think Eomer takes an interest in her and would naturally feel protective, but there will be many chapters yet before he makes up his mind. I just had to split a chapter in half today because it just kept on growing and growing! Lia | |
| vampfan30 | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/7/2006 |
| hi again ! read the first three chapters & just like the last rendition, love this one as well. * blush * missed the hints as to a difference in this form of our heroine. about fell out of my chair when it finally dawned on me. Guess strep & laryngytis can mess with your head after a week's worth of them beating mercilessly.... AHEM - sorry. loved the story. looking forward to more. Author Reply: Hello again too! I was surprised myself that anybody guessed after the admittedly rather obscure hints in the first two chapters. Sorry to hear that you're not feeling well - autumn is coming, isn't it. I hope you get well soon and the next chapter should be up by next weekend. Lia | |
| Alatriel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/7/2006 |
| WOW!!!! That floored me as much as it floored Eomer! I completely missed the hint in the other 2 chapters. So now too, I have gone back and re-read them. Oh, the intrigue, the suspense. How will Eomer handle the princess now. Will he think she's too much work? Perhaps him seeing her in action as attendant for Eowyn, will let him see that Lothiriel is qute capable for she certainly seems it, even at this early stage of the story. So many issues, so little time! Absolutely priceless once again Lia! Author Reply: Hello Alatriel, You were meant to miss the hints in the first two chapters ;-) We'll see how Eomer handles the princess, also what is her family's attitude to her condition and her own - she's actually unusual in other ways as well. Lia | |
| Deilia | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/7/2006 |
| Oooooooh! What an interesting and unique story line for these characters! BRAVO! I had to go back and reread the previous 2 chapters and can now clearly see the numerous allusions to Lothiriel's circumstance. I think I may have also spotted a hint(s) as to what happened to her??? ...Unless it's a "condition" she's had from birth, but I'm guessing there's more to the story there. Also, let me say that this is my 1st review! I've "lurked" here for a while as I find the best stories on this site! I finally signed on for the update alerts, and I was thrilled to see this! I love your 3D characters and the challenges you give them! I look forward to seeing their relationship develop and how it changes them as individuals. Thank you for sharing your imagination! Author Reply: Hello Deilia, I'm glad to hear you like it. I wasn't sure if my readers would appreciate this twist, but after a year of reading and writing about Lothiriel I was getting a bit tired of the beautiful, accomplished, flawless princess that she's usually depicted as and I wanted to go for something else. You'll find out eventually just what happened, but it's not something she's had since birth. I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the story as well and thanks for reviewing - it really makes an author's day! Lia | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/3/2006 |
| Yes, I think she's the proper one for Eomer, and feel somewhat smug that Lady Butterfly isn't going to find herself anywhere in the running all too soon. Lovely descriptions of all, and I look forward to finding out WHY Lothiriel is so familiar with the Houses of Healing. Author Reply: Hello Larner, I'm not sure if spitting cherry stones is in the job description for Queen of Rohan, but we'll see. Some, but not all will be revealed in the next chapter. Lia | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/3/2006 |
| Goodness! You have stirred up lots of questions and not provided a single answer. Although I have come up with several theories! I won't go into detail for fear of spoiling a terrific set up - but I was very intrigued by Lothiriel's viewpoint of the city! Poor Eomer - the victim of a particularly unforgiving hunt. I hope Lothiriel manages to save him from the wiles of Lady Wilwarin and her ilk. I dislike her already (and her sister, probably) - beautiful, conventional, self-assured and smug. Let's see her confounded! She would bore the King of Rohan within weeks. Let him just take back a picture of her - that'd be enough. I'm looking forward to the next part - and hopefully some elucidation of all the hints I've picked up in this chapter! Author Reply: Hello Bodkin, Some answers will be given in the next chapter, but not all. It seems to me you might be on the right track, though. We'll get to meet Lady Wilwarin in a later chapter and will see her hunting skills - they are quite impressive. Lia | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/2/2006 |
| A promising beginning. I love the idea of great excitement, and tents of Rohirrim, all gathering for Faramir and Eowyn's wedding, which was sadly left out of ROTK. I hope you'll describe the wedding in some detail; I know it's Lothiriel's story, but I love good versions of Faramir's wedding... Lothiriel's memory of her and Amrothos getting in trouble with 'Uncle Denethor' for spitting cherry pits down on the hapless guards was quite funny. I can just see her doing it, too. Author Reply: Hello Raksha, Yes, I plan to describe the wedding and all the surrounding events in some detail, after all it's the reason why Lothiriel is coming to Minas Tirith. I like Faramir and Eowyn, too, so they will play a considerable role in this story. And what's the use of having such a wonderful vantage point when you can't put it to use... Lia | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/28/2006 |
| Very intriguing! After all the Princess of Dol Amroth must be high on the list of suitable maidens - all things being equal. And even Faramir accepts that she is totally out of the question! Mind you, if Eomer were really to marry the paragon of all virtues he is picturing, I think he would find her very tedious after a while. He needs someone who can sit there - like Eowyn - and share his interests. Able to be ladylike at need, but able to be a strong-willed and determined help-meet by his side. Love the setting and the conversations - and, much as I love Eowyn, I hope it doesn't take too long to get them to Gondor so that Eomer can begin to look for his perfect wife! Author Reply: Hello Bodkin, The next chapter is set in Minas Tirith, so you'll get your wish soon. Who knows, Eomer might even meet the perfect woman there and find out firsthand if what you say is true. He will of course also meet someone else there... You'll meet Lothiriel in the next chapter and might find out yourself why Faramir thought her unsuitable - or you might not. Nice hearing from you again! Lia | |