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Ice Queen · 15 December 2005 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

Must... have an... up... date! Please!

Laura · 30 November 2005 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

Wow. Breathtaking descriptions. Palpable undercurrents of emotions. Just... Wow. His joy. Her reluctant joy. Her guilt.

dreams of ithilien · 28 November 2005 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

I am looking forward to reading the entire story start to finish after it is completed! Thanks for sharing your great talent!

Raksha The Demon · 28 November 2005 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

A nice chapter - my favorite moment was when Faramir and Eowyn were making their way through a totally dark patch, and Eowyn flashed back on the darkness induced by the Black Breath, and she and Faramir shared that memory...Particularly since in a later chapter, Faramir said he had no memory of the time between being wounded and awakening in the Houses of Healing. Perhaps he does remember that horrible dark vale better than he'd like to think... I really do wish you'd go ahead with the other end of the story, though.

Lady of The Wood · 27 November 2005 · Chapter 74

There isn't a new chapter? You've just updated older chapters correct? I'm certain I read chapter 74 earlier.

Ice Queen · 27 November 2005 · Chapter 7: Chapter Seven

Simply lovely. I was so happy to see you finally posted something new! And I had to smile when I saw you actually used the right geology term "stalactite". Good job. The scenes between F&E were so well done and so were the descriptions of everything! I felt like I was right there. Keep up the good work and keep writing; that's an order. ;)

Elendiari22 · 4 November 2005 · Chapter 74

I'm going to temper my plea for updates with an observation. Eowyn delights in wearing men's clothes, stealing from her brother and Faramir regularly. She gets Arwen into it. Eowyn is worried about what the noble ladies of Gondor will think, butI can't see her changing her ways fully. Now, this month I was reading Vogue magazine for a story I'm writing, and came across an article that mentioned a woman who reminds me thoroughly of Eowyn when it comes to wearing men's clothes. Who? Coco Chanel. There's a photo of her and a friend in baggy men's clothing, with a caption that mentions that they would raid her boyfriend's closet for the outfits. I think that Arwen and Eowyn are on to something here. Look, they'll channel Kate Hepburn and Coco Chanel and bring men's clothes into style in Gondor. Lol! I hope that things are going okay for you, and that you have time to update soon! I've finished re-reading this fic, and want more. But I understand how pressing real life can be. Good luck!

Chibi-Kaz · 2 November 2005 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

*shakes spear in your direction* UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! :D --Chibi-Kaz

Squeak · 25 October 2005 · Chapter 74

Please post a new chapter!!! I'm addicted to this story and I need a fix :)

Ice Queen · 5 October 2005 · Chapter 74

I'm going insane!! Update! Update! Update! Pleeeeeease! (seriously, I'm dying without your creative genius. I've read other fanfics and you can believe me when I say this is the best I've come across. You've got character development, round characters, intiguing plot, sweetness and mystery, romance and trials. Just beautiful. And your spelling and grammar is the best I've seen yet. I just can't tell you how nice it is to read a story that doesn't need to be interpreted from jibberish or simple foolishness.

Lady of The Wood · 3 October 2005 · Chapter 74

Hello! I got a notice saying you had updated in September. Alas it was only for a re-write. I know you're busy but any hopes of a new chapter soon?

Laura · 25 September 2005 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

I've been resisting the rewritten chapters, but I was so excited to see an update and then disappointed to see that 75 wasn't posted, that I broke down and went through the revised chapters. I'm glad I did. Read 1-6 without coming up for air. Nice changes. Well done. Very satisfying. For the most part, I've given up reading fanfiction so that I can get my own writing done. But, I've not given up on this story. It's truly one of my all time favorites and I must see it through to the end. So when is 75 coming?

Ice Queen · 25 September 2005 · Chapter 6: Chapter Six

Okay, now you have to hurry and finish the other chapters... I'm sitting on pins and needles! Update! Update! Update! Don't make me come over there. Seriously, I can't drag myself away from the computer 'cause I'm so anxious for the next installment. Don't take too long!

ShirePirate · 22 September 2005 · Chapter 74

I have been following this one for a long time! Please update soon...it has been far too long. We miss them all! You are doing an amazing job, keep up the good work. Update! Update! Update!!!!! p.s. The revised chapter ARE much better!

Chibi_kaz · 20 September 2005 · Chapter 5: Chapter Five

Gee, the revisions are even better than the originals. Not that I had a problem with the originals, not at all, but it's clear that your writing skills have expanded and deepened. The style is more even, the descriptions richer. I've also noticed a much broader vision of the place, period, and culture. And of course, you gave us a name for Lothiriel. :D Anyway, I can't wait for more revisions!! Cheers, Chibi-Kaz

Ice Queen · 26 August 2005 · Chapter 5: Chapter Five

I totally love these new chapters, works smoother with the rest of the story and seems to explain the characters motivations and shifts in personality/desires much better than the old chapters, which I still liked. Keep writing!

Ice Queen · 24 August 2005 · Chapter 74

I don't care if you'r hand cramps and falls off, keep writing or I'll be forced to take drastic measures! :)Seriously, good stuff, keep the rewritten and new chapters coming.

rhea · 9 August 2005 · Chapter 5: Chapter Five

I loved the rewrite of Chapter 5. This is a great line with powerful imagery :“I pity him…he moves like a storm, striking swift to cause mayhem and yet he is not at all aware until he sees the smashed ruins, caught in the moment. He is lost, to my thinking.” you have a way with words!

Laura · 1 August 2005 · Chapter 74

Truly charming. Can't wait for the next chapter.

Rohirric Warrior · 1 August 2005 · Chapter 74

*Whoops and cheers* Go Gaer! Er, I mean... *coughs* poor Faramir. Yes... poor Faramir. I was beginning to think that Eowyn and changed her mind about leaving. I can understand Faramir being upset. He wants to be the one to help her through everything, and unlike her he doesn't think that he's done too much. The fact that she's leaving now almost says that she doesn't trust him enough to help her through that last gap, even though we all know that isn't the case. As for Gaer going with her or with Faramir.... I don't know. I'd just like to see more of him either way. It's your fault for making such an irresistibly likeable OC. :) I've read chapters one through three, and have not yet started on four and five. I like the rewrites, though, and am looking forward reading the latest ones. Now I shall patiently (or impatiently) wait for the next update. :)

CHibi-Kaz · 29 July 2005 · Chapter 74

I know I know -- a thousand lashes w/ a wet noodle for not reviewing every chapter, and reviewing late too! I'm so naughty -- will you send Eomer to chastise me? Please? :D *evil grin* Nice chapter -- I like the dicotomy you've set up in Faramir's subconscious, that his enjoyment of the Mark and *why* he's enjoying it is the same as Denethor's criticisms. Of course, they're not really, and all he's discovering is his own self without stress, but that dark frission of self-consiousness, of self-doubt and negativity, helps rescue an otherwise unredeemably fluffy chapter! ;p Kidding! I like the fluff, really I do, but the dark streak really helps keep things out of the realm of cotton candy, and firmly footed in character development. I think Faramir understood Eowyn's wish to go to Minas Tirith a smidge too quickly, but then, he has the advantage of reading her mind, even when she isn't terribly coherent. And of course, Eowyn will have Arwen nearby for help. What I'm really looking forward to, surprisingly to myself even, is Eomer meeting Lothiriel. So many people have written Lothiriel, I'm eager to see how you portray her (even if it ends up having to be a sequel! I'll stick around to read it, I promise!) You know the best part of this fic? You as a writer take your time. You're not forcing the interactions, or the emotions, or the development. You're not rushing the plot in anyway, and at the same time, every chapter has at least one hugely important yet totally subtle detail that we as readers must absorb. It's quite brilliant. I hope you have ambitions to write professionally -- I'm sure you'd do very well. Cheers! Chibi-Kaz

Elendiari22 · 28 July 2005 · Chapter 74

Yay, an update! I'm glad to see the story moving along, and very glad tat Eowyn told Faramir that she's leaving. Hopefully this time around Eowyn will realize that the City is not a place to fear. Maybe she'll bring some Rohirric sensibilities to the place. :) The romance scene was very sweet, although my cheeky side often saw someone jumping through the bushes and scaring the living daylights out of Faramir as he lay there naked. I'm glad they're more comfortable together. Also, the war game was very well-written, with just the right amount of comedy and seriousness. Gaer has no inhibitions about beating Faramir up to be with Eowyn, which I see as a mark of true friendship. Do you think Faramir will ask Gaer to accompany Eowyn to Gondor? It might be good for her to have at least one familiar face from Rohan with her, and Gaer would not let her be depressed. Just a thought. Well, I'm anxious for more of this. Please don't be too long in updating!

Lady of The Wood · 28 July 2005 · Chapter 74

Hooray she told him! Good, I'm glad to see the story progressing along. Much as I've enjoyed the festival vignettes I was getting anxious to see the story start moving again. I can't wait to read about Eowyn in Minas Tirith Faramir's last days in the Mark, but I hope you won't keep them apart too long. The romance is my favorite part! Speaking of romance, this chapter had some lovely bits. I loved the scene with the two of them and the tired Thorn. Good job. Looking forward as always. LOTW

Raksha The Demon · 27 July 2005 · Chapter 74

A powerful and exhiliarating chapter. I loved the contest between Gaer and Faramir; and Gaer's concern for Faramir when he and Thorn fell. It's almost sad how much at ease and happy Faramir feels in The Mark; he can't stay there, he has to learn to be happy as Steward and Prince, in Gondor. I loved how tolerant and trusting Eomer has become of Faramir, and Faramir's thrill at being liked by the Rohirrim, including his new brother. This chapter is a nice counterpart to the earlier one where Eowyn felt scared and trapped in Gondor; she's going back there to conquer the realm, or at least her part of it, on her own. More soon, I hope.

Raksha The Demon · 27 July 2005 · Chapter 5: Chapter Five

An excellent chapter! Both Faramir and Eowyn are feeling lost and out of their depth with new responsibilities. Faramir, scarred by his father's disdain, feels like he cannot cope with his Stewardly responsibilities, and in truth is not coping very well with them, though we know he has the ability to do so. Eowyn feels out of her depth in the higher-tech society of Minas Tirith, afraid and unworthy of wearing finery or assuming a place of honor in "Mundberg" as the Steward's Lady. She also fears the emotional and physical closeness of being Faramir's wife and having his children, indeed any children, to the point where she cannot stand to be near the pathetic little orphans...It's interesting that Eowyn feels so frightened, when so far, the people of "Mundberg" seem to be going out of their way to try to befriend her and make her feel at home. Faramir was being unfair to Eomer in his comments at the dinner; but Lothiriel's comment “Father, tell me again who sits as Steward?” was very nasty. I assume she meant that Faramir was sounding a lot like his father; not surprising, since Faramir also seems to berate himself in his father's voice. Wonderful characterization of Prince Imrahil!