Frost and Thaw by fliewatuet
Bodkin · 12 March 2005 · Chapter 4: The Hunt
It's a fascinating collision of cultures. But I can see why the Tall Men are finding it hard to joke about death - they have seen far too much recently and they are too worried about the fates of their own families.
Author's reply
Thanks for your ongoing support. The clash of cultures is a fascinating thing to explore. Arvedui and his men will not only find the Lossoth's sense of humour and their attitude towards life hard to understand.
Bodkin · 17 February 2005 · Chapter 3: Arrangements
They must have been pretty low for this to have been one of their most comfortable nights in a long time! And for the apparently limited help offered to have been such a huge relief. Definitely a good thing that the Sandulv turned up just then. The culture of never saying anything complimentary could take a bit of getting used to though.
Author's reply
Oh, it's not only the thing about not taking any compliments that Arvedui and his men have to get used to. We still have more for them in store *evil grin*. Thanks for your ongoing support! Wolfwind & fliewatuet
Bodkin · 1 December 2004 · Chapter 2: Decisions
Lovely chapter. I think Savea has made up her mind. It seems a rather cruel way to treat orphans, but I suppose it's not an environment that can support passengers. The Sandulven seem to be providing a good omen.
Author's reply
Yes, the treatment of orphans is cruel in a way, but I think it is less cruel than in other societies that pretty much left them on their own. Here, they are at least given the opportunity to show their worth for the community and profit from their own efforts in turn. You seem to be on the right track as far as the Sandulven are concerned :-) Thanks for the review! fliewatuet
meckinock · 30 November 2004 · Chapter 1: Despair
Arvedui really has my attention. I love his exhausted determination and his devotion to his men in the face of near-certain death. His budding relationship with Nansen is intriguing - Arvedui knows that he and his men can't survive without the help of the Snowmen, but he correctly judges that they have nothing of value to barter for the shelter they desperately need. What a predicament. It will be interesting to see how the power struggle within the ranks of the Snowmen plays out and whether Nansen can hold it together.
Author's reply
I am glad that Arvedui has caught your attention. He is an interesting character and must have been a determined fellow. How else do you go through life bearing the name 'Last King'? Thanks for the review, I hope we'll get another chapter up before my new job demands all of my attention. fliewatuet
robnrun · 30 November 2004 · Chapter 2: Decisions
This is a fascinating exploration of a little known bit! The quality of the dialogue is very well done, by its cadence one is given a definite impression of it being a different language.
Author's reply
Wolfwind bids me tell you that she is mightily pleased that the language-thing works for you. I am glad as well that you like our story. Thanks for the review. fliewatuet
Bodkin · 24 November 2004 · Chapter 1: Despair
Really interesting story. Poor Arvedui - they've really got to the end of their endurance, haven't they! I look forward to their interaction with the Inuit of Middle Earth. The squabbling pair could be a bit of a problem - oh well, adds to the interest.
Author's reply
Glad you like it. Arvedui and his men won't have an easy time figuring out how the minds of the 'Inuit of Middle-earth' work (btw: I love that term!) Thanks for the review!