Acceptance by eokat
Glory Bee · 24 November 2011 · Chapter 5
sokat I am moved yet again by reading this story for the second time. Tears streaming down my face and the nobility of the great Chieftan of the Mearas and the trust displayed by Eomer and finally Lothiriel. Its just a beautiful well crafted story. :)
songspinner · 23 September 2004 · Chapter 5
Ooooh...okay, I'm impressed. I had not a whit of an idea where you were going with that and I loved the ritual! Mearas indeed...that makes perfect sense. You write beautifully, for characters and their relationships.
Author's reply
Thank you songspinner, glad you enjoyed it, Eokat.
daw the minstrel · 22 September 2004 · Chapter 5
OH that was lovely. I've been so curious to learn what the ceremony would be and you've made it so appropriate to the Rohirrim. I also liked the idea that Lothiriel becomes one with her new people on this day too. You wrote the baby very well. I could just picture him chewing on his fist.
Author's reply
Thank you Daw, glad you enjoyed it. I too love little Elfwine. Sigh, takes me back....Eokat.
Drake · 22 September 2004 · Chapter 5
Very well done, Eokat! So this was the rite? A mearas, swearing fealty and protection for the newborn prince. I don't know how you came up with all that, but it was pretty impressive. I look forward to more of your work. :)
Author's reply
Thank you Drake, so glad you enjoyed the last chapter. I have got a few more irons in the fire, so watch this space...Eokat.
EomerofEastfold · 15 August 2004 · Chapter 4
Please don't be upset. I merely was saying I was overly anxious to know everything once this story comes to it's finality in the next chapter. So much so that I've been checking every day in hopes for an update.
Author's reply
Eomer I am not upset at all. I only replyed in the tongue in cheek way that you reviewed. All will be revealed and I hope it does not disappoint, Eokat.
Bodkin · 10 August 2004 · Chapter 4
Ahh. I love the golden lights of his hair driving her wild! Dol Amrothians prefer Blondes. So much affection in this chapter - more heart-warming than the lust!
Author's reply
Thank you Bodkin, I needed to get them together again before the next chapter. Glad you are enjoying this, Eokat.
EomerofEastfold · 10 August 2004 · Chapter 4
Still don't know what the bloody rite is, and will be waiting on pins and needles for the next update.
Author's reply
Well Eomer, you fill find out what the *bloody* rite is in the next chapter!!! You will have to suffer a few more pins and needles!!! Eokat.
daw the minstrel · 10 August 2004 · Chapter 4
This was a wonderful chapter, full of the little details that show the love of husband, wife, and child and also show them to be uniquely Rohirric. The love making was passionate and the love was gentle. I like this a lot.
Author's reply
Thank you daw, I found this one quite hard to write actually, but I am glad that you enjoyed it. I wanted to make them in accord before the ceremony. Eokat.
Bodkin · 30 July 2004 · Chapter 3
Culture clashes are very difficult - but Lothiriel must have known they would happen. Edoras is not Dol Amroth. I'm glad she is making up with Eomer - and that he has softened somewhat towards her. He was being a bit rough! I also want to know what this ceremony involves!! If they intend to make him blood brother to a Mearas, I can understand her doubts. If it's mare's milk - well, hey, it's only milk and Elfwine is six months now.
Author's reply
Thank you for reviewing, Bodkin. Yes Lothiriel was well aware of the culture difference when they were wed. But now she is a mother and has a babe to care for and to protect. Motherhood can alter our pespective on certain issues. Am already writing the next chapter. Eokat.
daw the minstrel · 29 July 2004 · Chapter 3
ah very nice. Romantic and passionate. I do like the way Lothiriel decides to trust Eomer. And I also like the nonsense she spouts to the baby. I have to say, I loved nursing my son. It was the only time in my life I've ever felt able to totally satisfy someone else.
Author's reply
Thank you Daw, yes Lothiriel has realised she must trust him, and is deeply ashamed of her harsh words. I have to agree with you, I loved nursing my son also. Eokat.
EomerofEastfold · 29 July 2004 · Chapter 3
Still anxious and waiting to find out exactly what this rite is. At least now I know it has something to do with the horses, though I figured that in the first place. Please update soon. :)
Author's reply
Thank you Eomer. Yes you are on the right track. I am on with the next chapter, and I hope you will enjoy. Eokat.
EomerofEastfold · 23 July 2004 · Chapter 2
*Takes deep breath* Ah, Eokat. While I do enjoy the "romantic interludes" included in your stories and the stories of my other favorite authors, I fear you all are near to driving me insane, lol. Anyway, I did not think Elfwine was so young in this story. Maybe I should have figured it out in the first chapter, but I imagined him as being somewhere around seven years old, and going to undertake this rite himself. Now I find he's a half-year old babe. Oh well. It just makes me all the more curious to learn what exactly this rite is. How many more updates must I wait? Hopefully not enough to constitue cruelty. :)
Author's reply
Thank you Eomer. Yes I am being cruel to make you wait. Next chapter is finished, just being fine tuned before posting. I have a bee in my bonnet to finish this and then go back to orcs etc...although I have got two more plot bunnies whizzing through my mind for future stories. Eokat.
daw the minstrel · 22 July 2004 · Chapter 2
I thought that this chapter rang emotionally true. You could see the ups and downs in the relationship of two flawed people who really do love one another but come from different backgrounds. Nice work, Eokat.
Author's reply
Thank you Daw. I am glad you are enjoying this. Eokat.
EomerofEastfold · 19 July 2004 · Chapter 1
But what exactly is the rite of passage? I can imagine a great deal, but can say nothing for certain. And Eomer and Lothiriel seemed to work out their differences on the matter extremely quickly, especially for being such strong-willed people, and I don't even know what they are arguing about. But, this was pretty good.
Author's reply
Eomer, all will be revealed in good time..you will have to wait. Next chapter will be up soon. Eokat.
Blue Iris · 15 July 2004 · Chapter 1
Looks like an excellent start to a great story! Can't wait to read more. it is nice to see tensions and stresses in the interactions. Too many writers get sucked into the lurruve story that they forget the reality that happens when the honeymoon is over. Applause to you. And I can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's reply
Thank you, Blue Iris, this is an idea that just would not go away.Eokat.
daw the minstrel · 15 July 2004 · Chapter 1
Ok. Now you've got me curious. What is this ceremony? I can see there might be some difference between the two cultures. The Rohirrim have always seemed to be a rather rough culture, particularly compared to what I think of as refined Dol Amroth, with it elven blood.
Author's reply
Thank you, Daw, you are just going to have to wait and see!! And yes I agree, I do often think that Gondor oft times looked down on their rather rustic neighbours and allies. Eokat.