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| The Keys of the Realm by Larner | 19 Review(s) |
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| Elentarri | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/12/2008 |
| Excellent. I hope there is more? :-) Author Reply: Yes, there's more--about eight chapters' worth or so, I think. You know, I haven't really counted! And thanks for letting me know you like it. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| Very interesting first chapter - I love Hurin's gradual realization of the Northern healer-Captain's true identity, not to mention that the Elf-twins are Tar-Minyatur's nephews. Wait 'til Hurin realizes that Gondor's Queen is Elros' niece! The bit where Hurin associates the athelas fragrance in Faramir's room with the scents of Ithilien, and then connects it to another time, is very well done. Looking forward to more! Author Reply: I'm so glad you find it so, Raksha. And Faramir is coming up in later chapters. As for the realizations--they are something that takes getting used to--there probably haven't been many if any Elves in Gondor since Amroth was lost; this must be a bit of a shock, finding out these outdwellers are accustomed to dealing with different races on a regular basis. And then, as you noted, the fact the coming Queen will prove direct niece to their very first King! Heh! Thanks so much for the feedback. | |
| eiluj | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| What a lovely idea! No one *ever* writes about Húrin of the Keys. I also enjoyed seeing Pippin being so garrulously ... Pippish. Author Reply: Hurin doesn't appear to get mentioned often, and I've barely had him appear in my stories to date--felt he deserved to have a longer tale to share with Faramir as the city and nation are made ready for the coming of the King! And am so glad you like Pippin being himself. Poor lad--gets a bit thrown and starts blathering. Heh! | |
| Soledad | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| Awww, Húrin! Isn't he a delightful one? And another one familiar with the mysterious Thorongil, it seems. *g* I envy you for the ability of writing at such speed, by the way. It's a most useful gift when one has so little time. Author Reply: This story is why I wasn't posting anything LAST week. It was finished a week ago and rushed to RiverOtter, who did her review on Monday and got it back to me; I've been pushing myself writing since then. I have one client I deal with at the moment, and she has digestive problems. I spend a LOT of time waiting for her to finish one task or another, so I squeeze in writing when I can. Heh! | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| The long night of healing after Pelennor has got to be on my top five all time favorite gapfiller scenarios. This was great, Larner. Hurin was a perfect POV character, and I liked how you deftly wove his memories of Thorongil into the current goings-on as he follows the tracks of the mysterious Northern healer. Good detective work, Hurin! And it's always fun to see familiar characters through unfamiliar eyes. His reaction to first Elladan and then Elrohir and Aragorn was really well done. I enjoyed this from start to finish. Author Reply: Am so glad this is a subject that means a good deal to you. Aragorn must have been so tired by the time it was all over; and to have lost his best friend among Men.... I felt I've been ignoring Hurin--about time he got a story of his own from me. There will be more chapters--I'll be posting them every few days until they're all up. | |
| Neilia | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| Chills! What can I say? Your first chapter is one of breathless discovery and joy! :D Hugs, Neilia Author Reply: Thanks so much, Neilia. It's a time of confusion as reality and legend collide, and appear to do so so well! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| the brother--of Elros Tar-Minyatur What a shock! You bring us his realizations so beautifully. What a wonderful time this will for Gondor, and all of the West. Author Reply: Yes--it's not just in Rohan that tales and legends appear to spring out of the grass, after all. These have KNOWN all the Kings of Arnor save the very first two, and their father was twin to Elros! That MUST have been an odd thing to think of! A wonderful time, but one that must have seemed like an odd dream in many ways--little time to truly appreciate, and need to work so swiftly to see things done. | |
| UTfrog98 | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| Thank you! I love stories during that little known time just after the Pellenor battle and the Last Battle. There had to have been so much going on that would have affected Aragorn's early days as King. This was excellent, but then your stories always are. Author Reply: Am so glad you appreciate this one, UTfrog. It was interesting to write. But I found myself wondering how it was that everything was in order so swiftly to be ready for the coronation. There must have been some lords who'd wonder if they were doing the right thing, after all. And thanks so much for the kind words! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/11/2008 |
| Wow, another story - you've been busy lately! Fascinating story! When Húrin thought back to Thorongil, I could guess what would happen and followed his search for the northern Captain with anticipation *grin* And of course, he recognised him. Quite the shock for the poor man. But thinking about it, it fits well with canon; when Húrin knew Thorongil, he'd trust this stranger and probably accept him as the new King rather easily. And with Faramir and Imrahil and Húrin all doing just that, this should influence the others ... Húrin certainly knows his history; he realised very fast that Elladan had to be the nephew of Elros. As if that was not shock enough! I am always thinking how disconcerting it has to be to meet people whose names you know from tales from times out of mind. Need I to mention that I look forward to more? Author Reply: This has been done for over a week; but as it was written for a challenge it needed to be posted on the challenge site first--or so I tend to do things. And I have been writing a good deal, I'll admit. Hurin as I envision him was a grandson of Ecthelion and thus an older cousin to Faramir, and thus would have been "classically" educated for the time, with the Elven histories as well as the history of Gondor, Numenor, the founding of the twin kingdoms, and the Last Alliance. I'd expect him to have not thought of those stories as necessarily relevant to think of as true, but to be able to put things together pretty quickly when faced with extraordinary circumstances. And it's fun to envision those who'd like to see Thorongil back who then find themselves faced with that wish fulfilled and being shocked by it. And to learn that the tradition of Rangers protecting the borders of the Sea Kings' lands is alive and well in the north as well as in Gondor must have caused a thrill of some kind in Hurin. Glad you like it so far, Kitty. Author Reply: This has been done for over a week; but as it was written for a challenge it needed to be posted on the challenge site first--or so I tend to do things. And I have been writing a good deal, I'll admit. Hurin as I envision him was a grandson of Ecthelion and thus an older cousin to Faramir, and thus would have been "classically" educated for the time, with the Elven histories as well as the history of Gondor, Numenor, the founding of the twin kingdoms, and the Last Alliance. I'd expect him to have not thought of those stories as necessarily relevant to think of as true, but to be able to put things together pretty quickly when faced with extraordinary circumstances. And it's fun to envision those who'd like to see Thorongil back who then find themselves faced with that wish fulfilled and being shocked by it. And to learn that the tradition of Rangers protecting the borders of the Sea Kings' lands is alive and well in the north as well as in Gondor must have caused a thrill of some kind in Hurin. Glad you like it so far, Kitty. Author Reply: This has been done for over a week; but as it was written for a challenge it needed to be posted on the challenge site first--or so I tend to do things. And I have been writing a good deal, I'll admit. Hurin as I envision him was a grandson of Ecthelion and thus an older cousin to Faramir, and thus would have been "classically" educated for the time, with the Elven histories as well as the history of Gondor, Numenor, the founding of the twin kingdoms, and the Last Alliance. I'd expect him to have not thought of those stories as necessarily relevant to think of as true, but to be able to put things together pretty quickly when faced with extraordinary circumstances. And it's fun to envision those who'd like to see Thorongil back who then find themselves faced with that wish fulfilled and being shocked by it. And to learn that the tradition of Rangers protecting the borders of the Sea Kings' lands is alive and well in the north as well as in Gondor must have caused a thrill of some kind in Hurin. Glad you like it so far, Kitty. Author Reply: This has been done for over a week; but as it was written for a challenge it needed to be posted on the challenge site first--or so I tend to do things. And I have been writing a good deal, I'll admit. Hurin as I envision him was a grandson of Ecthelion and thus an older cousin to Faramir, and thus would have been "classically" educated for the time, with the Elven histories as well as the history of Gondor, Numenor, the founding of the twin kingdoms, and the Last Alliance. I'd expect him to have not thought of those stories as necessarily relevant to think of as true, but to be able to put things together pretty quickly when faced with extraordinary circumstances. And it's fun to envision those who'd like to see Thorongil back who then find themselves faced with that wish fulfilled and being shocked by it. And to learn that the tradition of Rangers protecting the borders of the Sea Kings' lands is alive and well in the north as well as in Gondor must have caused a thrill of some kind in Hurin. Glad you like it so far, Kitty. | |