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grumpy · 24 April 2006 · Chapter 24: A New Menace - Part One -

St. Bernard has met up with the UPS man. UPS man drank all the St. Barnard's ale, but plenty of healing supplies left. Glad to know that Strider is still hanging in there. Yeah as if he has a choice. What Daevan needs is a deversion, maybe chuck in a few fake dwarves or something.

shadowed flames · 24 April 2006 · Chapter 24: A New Menace - Part One -

I must say that I absolutely love reading your fics. I don't think that I've left a review for any of them before though. So here we go. The quality of your stories have finally made me feel indecent to not leave one. The story seems to be progressing really well, I love your characterisation of Daevan, it's very real. He worries, he's afraid, he's unsure, things you would expect from a boy from a fishing village on his first adventure. He kind of reminded me of Vlohiri in Castle. The portrayal of Aragorn is great too. Of his strength, loyalty and perseverance. I especially liked how you showed his intentness on pursuing gollum. Anyways, I hope that Daevan will free Aragorn soon, or the dwarves (which I personally think have not betrayed Aragorn :P ) could come and launch an attack. Update soon!

viggomaniac · 21 April 2006 · Chapter 23: Captured - Part Two -

I planned on leaving a review yesterday but time got away from me. And now (again) you've posted the next chapter. Anyways, great stuff here and makes me wonder what's in store for our intrepid ranger next. Maybe I'll get an idea in the new chapter. Soft as butter, eh? Doesn't sound good. Saruman? Much potential. Can't even begin to tell you how much I love your stories.

grumpy · 14 April 2006 · Chapter 23: Captured - Part Two -

Drat back in the orcs hands again, and all because of that snitch Gollum. Grima sure can act brave when he has a wizard behind him. Gurim was right thinking of him as a walking threat on a leash. I have sent in a Saint Bernard, with a little flask of ale, lots of bandages and a hacksaw.

Linda Hoyland · 12 April 2006 · Chapter 23: Captured - Part Two -

I like the way you use Grima here.I feel increasingly sorry for Aragorn.

Ainu Laire · 12 April 2006 · Chapter 23: Captured - Part Two -

I'll leave a longer, more decent review when I'm actually awake, but I just wanted to say I did get your email and I just replied.

Linda Hoyland · 8 April 2006 · Chapter 22: Captured - Part One -

Poor Aragorn,yet is so amazingly brave and resourceful though.When I first read this,I never thought that he would manage to free himself.I like Daevan more and more.

grumpy · 7 April 2006 · Chapter 22: Captured - Part One -

It is me again, seems my spelling it a bit off today. That first line should read, "Aragorn managed to get free" My fingers just seem to type up any old thing they feel like.

Grumpy · 7 April 2006 · Chapter 22: Captured - Part One -

Good Aragorn managed to bet gree, with no help in sight from the dwarves. Whatever will he do with his new necklace and chains, little hard to go sneaking about with that on. Plus he has lost Narsil, perhaps a side trip to the lost and found department, if Daeven finds it and turns it in. Loved the part with the two Dunlendings fighting over his other stuff. great chapter.

Radbooks · 6 April 2006 · Chapter 22: Captured - Part One -

Oh, I thought they were going to get together again there at the end! I so felt Aragorn's pain at being betrayed by the dwarves and as you put it, it was a feeling he knew so well. That hurt me for him. :( Some pain is worse than physical. When he lost his sword, I wanted to cry out too, but I think Daevan has it for him... at least I hope so. I was trying to decide if the Dunlendings knew of Daevan's presence or if the lad they were talking about was gollum... I couldn't quite tell, because then they were talking about 'precious' so I figured that was gollum, but they said lad so that could be Daevan. I'm hoping they aren't looking for him too! Very enjoyable chapter!

Larner · 6 April 2006 · Chapter 22: Captured - Part One -

Has he found Narsil? We wonders, doesn't we, gollum, gollum? Wonderful means of using the orcs' own poor planning against them. And hopefully he'll get his Ranger's star back as well.

RS · 6 April 2006 · Chapter 22: Captured - Part One -

Never a dull moment! Awesome! I'll put my faith in the Dwarves. They would not leave Strider. They'll come back to help him. Very good reading! I am at the edge of my seat!

Elflingimp · 6 April 2006 · Chapter 22: Captured - Part One -

Boy those orcs are extremely stupid are they not?(thank goodness)I really got into this chapter,cant wait until the next one.What a cliffhanger ugh!

grumpy · 2 April 2006 · Chapter 21: Moria - Part Four -

Daevan is doing quite well for himself, very smart to try and look like an orc. Strider seems to be in need of a rescue, and a first aid kit. Hmmm I wonder if I can find a doctor that makes house calls.

Linda Hoyland · 1 April 2006 · Chapter 21: Moria - Part Four -

I love the way you develop Daevan here and his anguish in having to watch what is being done to poor Aragorn without being able to help him.

Radbooks · 31 March 2006 · Chapter 21: Moria - Part Four -

Wonderful chapter, though I'm angry that the dwarves didn't come back and help Aragorn! They certainly should have, though maybe they are going to sneak out and help him. Poor Daevan, thinking that Aragorn is really dead! He was very smart though to put on the uniform of an orc... that would be horrifying to do, but necessary for his survival. I'm anxious to see what happens next.

viggomaniac · 31 March 2006 · Chapter 21: Moria - Part Four -

Awesome chapter, so exciting and so much potential...*eg*...looks like poor Daevan is going to have a lot of growing up to do. I'm wondering if you'll kill him off or not. 'Twould be cruel, but hey, it could happen. (I just really hope you don't)! Anyways, this was great. I loved the fight scene. Just enough info to keep my interest but not too much that I got lost in the detail...perfect for the short attention span I have today. And BTW, just WHO is this Man and what does he want with our Strider? (Yes, I know -- probably NOT the same thing we do). Has all the trademarks of a wonderfully nefarious bad guy. Great writing, as always. BTW, let me know when you see 'Sharpe'. Not sure when it's playing in the States but I definitely want to see it, though not as much as I want to see 'Captain Alatriste'...oops, sidetracked again...well, now I'll just have to wait til you post again. I love this story. What an ending, woman, what an ending.

RS · 31 March 2006 · Chapter 21: Moria - Part Four -

Yuck! I can actually smell the Orc stench! I shiver at the thought of Daevan in the Orc garments. Very realistic description! I like the reaction of the Dwarves after Strider killed the two enemies. I equate it to being dumbstruck! Who is this Man? I am sure Daevan will find his courage right away! Very captivating chapter.

viggomaniac · 31 March 2006 · Chapter 20: Moria - Part Three -

Hi Timmy! Don't think I left a review for this chapter, but suffice to say that it was as enthralling as all the others. Dwarves? Well, I suspected but the story is so incredibly interesting. Never know where you're going to take us next. And now, the task at hand...(I get to read ahead because you just posted your next chapter and I don't have to wait very long). Daevan must be wondering what he's gotten himself into! Wish I could be a bit more detailed but I'm suffering from a severe lack of sleep (the nap comes AFTER I read your next chapter).

Elflingimp · 31 March 2006 · Chapter 21: Moria - Part Four -

Ugh!!!!!!!!! Just when it was getting really good the chapter ends, not that I am complaining. I sure hope Daevan finds his courage to help Aragorn.As usual I will be waiting for more!(waiting is torture)

Larner · 31 March 2006 · Chapter 21: Moria - Part Four -

Oh, what wonderful descriptions! As for Daevan, I suspect he will redeem himself very shortly. Whoever this Man is, I suspect he isn't long for Middle Earth!

Ainu Laire · 31 March 2006 · Chapter 21: Moria - Part Four -

Wow, what a chapter! Yes, I still read this, and yes, I still enjoy it a lot. it is very, very good! I'm enjoying it very very much. Do you ever get my responses I send to you? Whenever you send me an email, I *do* respond, but never do I get a response back. Do you get my responses, or does RL hold you up? Maybe I should try an alternate email... *frowns* But anways, no time for a long review right now. Just know that I am *loving* it! Oh, and guess what? I'm writing book!Aragorn ficlets, one a week, and I am loving it very much =D

RS · 27 March 2006 · Chapter 20: Moria - Part Three -

Oh boy! Here we go again! Wonder what those dwarves are looking for. One advice for Strider--Duck! Keep your head low. Strider sure was quick to reveal himself as Thorongil to the dwarves-- he would use it if need be to his advantage--or in this case, an emergency! This will be a very interesting journey with the untrusting dwarves. As far as Daevan, I believe he now has the instincts of a warrior! Strider was indeed a very good teacher!

Elflingimp · 26 March 2006 · Chapter 20: Moria - Part Three -

Well Ive been a lurker long enough,I ran out of chapters to read. I really like this story,you have made it very interesting,cant wait for the next to be up!Thanks for writing such a great story.

Laerien · 26 March 2006 · Chapter 20: Moria - Part Three -

Thanks for updating quite quickly! It is so good to find a new chapter more often! :o) So, the figures were Dwarves. Well, they certainly wasn't that friendly, but at least they will help each other. I loved that little incident that as soon as Strider could straighten, he took the stance of a warrior and rested his hand on the hilt of his sword. And how the dwarves reacted... :o) In the end Daevan will become a warrior... Now I wonder how they will find each other again. Moria is huge, and Strider won't be searching for Daevan, after all he thinks he left.