Lackwit
· 12 January 2005
· Chapter 5: Chapter Five: The Great Library
Prince of Dol Amroth! I didn't expect that it would be Imrahil's forefather. I was all prepared to hate this anonymously evil old man willing to marry a very young girl (although now that I think about it, I suppose 15 wasn't really that young for a girl to marry). I wonder if that is similar to what Finduilas felt.
The pairing of Pippin and Éowyn is very interesting, and certainly one I have not seen before. I think it works out well. Sounds like these two have a little too much time on their hands :) I do hope they don't get into hot water with Aragorn for their snooping, or with Merry for leaving him out of the fun :)
Author's reply
There will be ties to Dol Amroth and Finduilas, which I will get to enventually. I feel that Finduilas would have loved Denethor, though. It's a strange feeling I've got.
Pippin and Eowyn struck me as a good pair, considering that they're the two youngest of the entire group. They are trouble waiting to happen, aren't they, lol? Aragorn will probably feel like banging his head against the nearest wall when he finds out what they're up to. Merry will be joining them soon: he and Pippin share a room, so it will be hard to leave him out of things. :)
shirebound
· 4 January 2005
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four: The Secret Room
Goodness! This is turning into a good old fashioned mystery!
*intrigued*
Author's reply
I like mysteries, especially in the winter, and so I thought I'd try my hand at one. I'm glad you're intrigued!
Bodkin
· 4 January 2005
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four: The Secret Room
I remember that story - it was really horrible. Very medieval and reminiscent of walled-up skeletons and so on. Is that responsible for all the hauntings and spookiness of the abandoned wing? I wouldn't be surprised. I hope you are going to tell us more about the poor unfortunate Alatariel. And her nasty nasty father Belecthor II.
Very typical of Eowyn to swan off and investigate on her own. Ditto Pippin. I'm glad they found each other. Frodo seems pretty suspicious of little cousin though, so maybe the cavalry will be seeking them out. Or maybe not.
Hope the next chapter comes soon. Very exciting.
Author's reply
I hope that you meant he events in the story were horrible, and not the story itself, lol. I've always been fascinated by creepy medieval stories and walled up skeletons. I figured that the stewards of Gondor could be just as bad as the medieval kings, for all they didn't take over the throne. Yes, Alatarial is a part of the hauntings in the abandoned wing. We are going to learn more about her, and Belecthor.
Frodo would be an interesting ally, wouldn't he? And Eowyn and Pippin are such fun together.
I'm glad you like it, and thank you for reviewing!
Lackwit
· 4 January 2005
· Chapter 4: Chapter Four: The Secret Room
I loved this as a standalone, and it also works well as a chapter. I found it heartrending when I first read it and still find it so. And infuriating-that is just the sickest, sickest way to treat one's child! Belecthor either couldn't have been in his right mind or was a very cruel person, because as her father he could have compelled her into marriage.
I love your characterizations too.
Author's reply
Thank you! It's very sad what Belecthor did-he could have just forced her into the marriage, or sent her away, but he walled her up. It makes you wonder what he told the people of the city, when she suddenly died. I'll be going into all that, so stay tuned!
I'm glad that you like my characterizations, too, as they're something I try hard to get right. Thanks again!
grumpy
· 11 December 2004
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three: The Portrait Gallery
Wizard's don't hide, I like that one. Now that Eowyn has the door unlocked, it is a open invite for Pippin.
Bodkin
· 9 December 2004
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three: The Portrait Gallery
I don't think Gandalf's hint is going to keep Pippin's nose where it belongs. But if he leads Eowyn, (trained burglar), into trouble he might find that Faramir can be rather more dangerous than he thought.
sqrt(-1)
· 8 December 2004
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three: The Portrait Gallery
Eowyn the lockpick?!? Whatever will Faramir say? :P
Continues to be fun!
shirebound
· 8 December 2004
· Chapter 3: Chapter Three: The Portrait Gallery
I'm enjoying this story so much! Your "hobbits" in Minas Tirith" stories are always delightful. (I especially love how the Big Folks are as full of mischief as the hobbits.)
Hai Took
· 9 November 2004
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two: Unlit Windows
Ooh! Another story! I am escited to see all this ball stuff. But I must say that I am very curious about these deserted corridors and things that have fallen into desrepair. I'm guessing Aragorn's warning isn't going to work too well, at least I hope it doesn't because I want to know as well! Looking forward to more!
Breon Briarwood
· 8 November 2004
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two: Unlit Windows
Hehehe, nothing like being told to stay away to pique the ol' curiosity! Can't wait to see what they find. :D
sqrt(-1)
· 8 November 2004
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two: Unlit Windows
Why do I get the feeling that Merry and Pippin have no intentions of "letting the past lie" ? :)
Thanks for clarifying about the balls!
Bodkin
· 8 November 2004
· Chapter 2: Chapter Two: Unlit Windows
This sounds very intriguing. Because there's no possibility - absolutely no possibility at all - of Pippin and Merry minding their own business. None.
I look forward to the heap of trouble they are bound to attract.
Bodkin
· 16 October 2004
· Chapter 1: Chapter One:The Concept of a Masquerade
This looks fun - I like the idea of Pippin dressing up as Frodo . . . Frodo could don Pippin's armour and go as the Prince of Halflings. (Although the difference is that Pippin wouldn't mind.)
And Pippin the page - munching on cake as Arwen has her frock fitted. I like Aragorn's threatening glare.
Elves as theatrical costumiers? An interesting career change!
sqrt(-1)
· 15 October 2004
· Chapter 1: Chapter One:The Concept of a Masquerade
I think I agree with Pippin - this is "going to be a party to remember!" I look forward to the rest of the story.
There's one point I'm a little confused on though - are there going to be three or four balls? At the beginning, Arwen says "I propose that we have the ball for four days...We could have one ball each evening" which lead me to think four balls. And Legolas says "There are four days worth of dances, and each has a specific theme" - again, sounds like four balls. But then later Legolas says "As I was saying, there are three balls, one each evening" so there it says three balls. Which is right? Is one of the four evenings not really a ball?
Author's reply
I'm sorry! This is what happens when you update during midterms, lol. Yes, there are four balls. One is a fancy dress ball, one is heroes of lore, one is a plain masked ball, and one is myths and legends. I'm sorry for the confusion; I've fixed it, and thank you for pointing that out! I hope you enjoy the rest of the story!