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| The Eagle on the Ramparts by Canafinwe | 270 Review(s) |
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| someone | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 10/29/2016 |
| When Minardil went to see the prisoner, I was afraid he would accidentally destroy the whole plan. That might still happen, but just maybe this will work and Jamon will succeed and Denethor will be happy. Maybe. It is a relief for both Thorongil and a reader to see Mallor awake and able to speak. He really has reason to be grateful, as is clear from his list of things that could have gone wrong. It was interesting that he remembered Thorongil calling him - but what exactly did he see and understand? If in similar conditions Faramir recognized the king, did Thorongil look different enough that Mallor wouldn't know him? It will be interesting to see if he mentions it ever again. Minardil is a good man, but a bit too eager to trust a man, who has been a commander in a very different culture, to understand how to run a company in a Gondorian city. I'm glad to see that you have started to write again, it has been a treat to read so many new chapters. | |
| Mere Yom | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 10/29/2016 |
| Minardil has been quickly learning the skill held by his new officer. And now he suspects one more skill: could Thorongil teach Joman how to get information from the Easterling? I suspect that Ecthelion will be glad that Thorongil becomes involved (albiet indirectly) with this investigation. But what will Denethor know? Will he learn of Thorongil's involvement? Be careful, Aragorn! These rapid updates are a delight. Thank you so much, Canafinwe, for returning to this story. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 10/29/2016 |
| Thorongil is learning such valuable lessons, such as "I sought to avoid the pitfalls of pride. Instead I stumbled into the ravine of over-humbleness." This is a very insightful and interesting story. | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 10/29/2016 |
| The more Thorongil tried to hide his skills, the faster they come to light. Great work! Am really enjoying the story. Hope you keep feeling better. | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 10/27/2016 |
| Great chapter, but scary in several forebodings. I feel sorry for all our heroes. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 10/27/2016 |
| Well, a lesser Man Herion has definitely proved himself, and the punishment is in keeping with his pettiness. And now Thorongil has his proper place within the Tenth Company, and soon enough he will have that within the whole of the company of the Guards of Minas Tirith. This may not be pleasing to Denethor, but true skill and humility will win out in the end. Now, to learn what Jamon learns within the dungeons of the Citadel! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 10/27/2016 |
| I see Herion is seeking to emulate the Warden of the White Tower, but does not have even Denethor's innate nobility to go with the attitude. Certainly he doesn't have Ecthelion to correct him, and I doubt he would defer to Minardil as Denethor does to his father. At least he has managed to do what he can for now for Mallor, who will most likely recover even more than Durion at this point. Deflecting the surgeon's suspicion was most deftly indeed done, and I'm proud of him, I must say. And he has the sword that found him back in hand, and can now return the one loaned him by Minardil. As for Jamon--he's obviously being abused, and is being threatened by someone, or perhaps his lady is being threatened if he manages to be in a position to reveal what is going on in his situation. Am glad you are back and recovering your stride after whatever ill kept you from us for a time. It's a joy to read your writing once more. | |
| Rowanfair | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 10/27/2016 |
| High vs. Low... there it is again, that seemingly endless obstacle in human life. I try to imagine how a truely “mere” guardsman of the Tenth might try to call his highest superiors attention to the unjust behaviour “Ecthelion´s follies” face. Given that even a commander of thousands has his difficulties to raise this subject, knowing quite well he´s addressing a superior willing to listen. This whole new chapter is carving the edges of exactly that theme in many subtle ways. Be it poor Jamon, hopelessly trying to shake off his captain-generals frightening requirement, or a Herion, having to face "unexpected" anger and penalty. “Let lesser man behave like lesser man” – well, one might raise ones doubts about that certain point of view, remembering some incidents have to/having come out of the very persons meddling who states this. Honour and respect to be developed by effort instead of being given based on rank; it seems not only in MiddleEarth this remains wishful thinking… ...much to chew on... thanks again for sharing! | |
| someone | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 10/26/2016 |
| Denethor managed to surprise in this chapter. First he had the prisoner treated decently, and then he didn't let Herion off the hook concerning the sword. His way of thinking about "lesser men" doesn't credit him, though. He probably wouldn't have approved of Faramir's marriage. It was a good thing that only Ecthelion was present at the confession. If even he had trouble understanding Thorongil's motives, then there is no way Denethor could have understood or approved. Now that the secret is out, I hope we will see Minardil's (or Herion's!) reaction. Poor Jamon. First he has been beaten by the other guards, and then he has to go to prison and deceive his countryman. Forgil is such a nice man. Even though he just occasionally appears in this story, I really like him. | |
| Bitsay | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 10/26/2016 |
| I am enjoying this immensely, and thank you so much for sharing such an engaging story. I thought all the amazing writers had left Middle Earth. So glad I'm wrong! x | |