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| Like a Blade Forged in Fire by Lialathuveril | 91 Review(s) |
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| whitewave | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 3/14/2021 |
| Thank you for featuring Khuri! She is so bad-ass! I really like her history too and the glimpses from Lothiriel's life in Harad. It's good that she had a good relationship with her previous husband. I think the Rohirrim like Lothiriel! Author Reply: I like Khuri too :-) Though she doesn't say much, she makes her presence known. | |
| whitewave | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/14/2021 |
| Oh dear, Lothiriel is still oblivious (it seems) or maybe she is just choosing to turn a blind eye to the signs. I feel so sorry for Eomer. I think Tarcil will enjoy his sojourn in Edoras -- perhaps it might help him someday if/when he reclaims his kingdom. Author Reply: Yes, it's still a long road ahead for Eomer! And I won't go as far into the future with this story as to see Tarcil grown-up, but I agree, his time in Rohan and the friendships he makes there would help him. | |
| Pryderi | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/7/2021 |
| Hello Lia. It is a long time since I reviewed but I need to tell you that I am really enjoying this story, in particular this chapter. I notice that you are writing the story from Eomer's point of view. I can't remember you doing that before. If that is right then I think your new approach is working well so far. In this chapter I enjoyed the contrast between the action packed scene in the hall and the reflective conversation in the private quarters, with the housekeeper providing a satisfying bridge between them. When Lothiriel confided that she didn't blame Denethor etcetera I was taken back in time to a production of Euripides' play Iphigenia in Aulis which I saw in London some years ago. While Lothiriel's mission in Harad was not identical to Iphigenia's plight I did find parallels between them and it set me thinking, which is a good thing! These are deep waters but navigated expertly if I am any judge. Bravo! Pryderi. Author Reply: Hello Pryderi, it is a long time! I hope you're keeping well? About the point-of-view, my last story 'Smoke and Mirrors' was also told from Eomer's point-of-view. But all my other stories are either mixed pov or first/third person narrative by Lothiriel. Funny enough, I don't usually make a conscious choice how to tell a story, but one particular way just slowly crystallizes as the best way. In this one Eomer seemed best, taking the reader along on his journey of discovery. And interesting what you said about Iphigenia. I didn't think of it, but she was sacrificed by her father, wasn't she (although whisked away in some versions, I believe). I have to admit I'm firmly on Clytemnestra's side in this matter! Thanks for coming along on this ride and I hope you'll enjoy it! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/6/2021 |
| She was a surprise to more than just the drunken rider who'd mistaken her for a quick tupping. Poor guy got what he deserved, it seems. And now Eomer knows she is just--behind--that--door! Maybe not as innocent and naive as he imagines.... Author Reply: Yes, I like to keep Eomer on his toes with a surprise every now and again - he's got a few more coming ;-) Thanks for reviewing! | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/2/2021 |
| Lialathuveril! There is so much I love about this chapter! My heart goes out to Éomer. He is really being put through the wringer! But he is holding up admirably well. Also I love your Bael-Feorm remembrance ceremony. Have you studied Old English? I recognise the words. In a story I am writing about Éowyn "Destiny's Child" I used "Lytling" what I glossed as meaning "Little one" as Théoden's endearment for Éowyn when she is a little girl and I noticed that Tarcil's pony is named the same thing. I loved your Remembrance ceremony. Very moving. I love creating ceremonies in my stories. I really loved yours. The set down Éomer gives Lady Déorwenna is priceless. There may hell to pay over it but somehow I don't think that Éomer gives one fig about that. Very enjoyable! Thank you! Stay safe! MM Author Reply: Yes, I'm afraid poor Eomer is taking a bit of a battering in this story ;-) As for the 'bael-feorm', I've studied some online Old English grammars and I've got an extensive dictionary, which I find very useful. I'm sure I make mistakes, but it's fun to come up with Rohirric phrases and expressions, isn't it. And like you, I also enjoy creating customs for the Rohirrim. So pleased to hear you liked this one :-) Stay safe, too! | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 3/1/2021 |
| >Thank you,” she said simply and leant against the stallion’s neck. “I wish I could >repay you somehow for all your kindness. In any way at all.” >At once Éomer’s unruly mind threw up pictures of how she could do so. >She really shouldn’t say things like that. LOL!! Poor Éomer he is so tortured. I love the path you are talking these two on! It is a wonderful story. But when will Éomer and the rest realise that it wasn't Arantar who mistreated her. (I am guessing this...I haven't read ahead yet.) Well done with how you have depicted the changes and the losses in Rohan because of the Ring War! I shall continue reading now! Stay safe, mellon nin! MM Author Reply: Thank you! It will take a while until Lothiriel opens up to Eomer and tells him more about her life in Harad, but we'll get there eventually. Not without a few bumps along the road of course ;-) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/1/2021 |
| One young lady needs to learn tact and diplomacy before she tries to inveigle her King. Love how Eomer dismisses her, making it plain she has failed to please him. Author Reply: Yes, she has a lot of growing up to do, doesn't she. But then she's very young and rather spoilt - perhaps she'll learn her lesson. | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 2/27/2021 |
| Wonderful chapter! I loved that ceremony... it fit with the culture of the people of Rohan. Thanks for sharing! Author Reply: Thank you! We have bonfires on the mountains tops on our national holiday, I got partly inspired by that. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 2/24/2021 |
| A wonderful interlude. I'm glad she's willing to do the picture for Eowyn. Author Reply: Thank you! I enjoyed making this Lothiriel a bit of an artist. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 2/23/2021 |
| Love at first sight but for a horse! Poor Eomer. Author Reply: First the horse, then perhaps the horse-lord? | |