Lialathuveril
· 18 March 2006
· Chapter 20: The Nature of the Beast
Hello Katzilla,
Mould? Are you serious? Maybe you should have added a note along the lines 'Do not try this at home if you are bitten by an orc'!
And yet another cliffhanger! You are making a habit of them, but then like I said before, I rather like them. I suppose Grima has now got hold of our brave Elfhelm? At least Eomer's on his way to getting better, although I still don't know how you'll get him into shape in time for Helm's Deep and the rest of the battles.
I don't usually read AU, but I have to admit it adds to the suspense not to know how far you are going to go and where and if you are going to rejoin the story of the books.
Have fun with your writing frenzy!
Lia
Author's reply
Well, as already discussed in the meantime with "Dr. Maddy", the mould found on dark bread and nuts is a kind of natural antibiotic and was really used in the medieval ages. (hugs Maddy for her medical recourcefulness).
And yeah, you should know by know that I like to torture not only my heroes, but my readers, as well (with cliffhangers). But then again, it is good for your arm muscles, all that hanging! Summer is coming, it's time to get into shape! ;->
And I just looooove to leave you in uncertainty re. how far I would go with my AU universe.... ooooh, I'M EVIL!!! (shudders)
Lady Bluejay
· 13 March 2006
· Chapter 19: A Healer's Hands
Well, by Bema, thank goodness he's got someone to help him at last! Maybe I can sleep at night now. Well done. LBJ
Author's reply
Hah!!! You think you can sleep know, do you? I see terrible problems for you in that department in the near future.... ;->> The story is not over yet, there is still A LOT to come!!! (yes, that *is* a threat!)
Allacaya
· 2 March 2006
· Chapter 16: Last Chance
Great: many more chapters for me to read since the last one. I enjoyed them a lot. Though I am still worried over what will happen to Eowyn or Eomer and Elfhelm. That nightmare of Eomer was torture. This new potion Grima concocted is not any improvement, is it? I bet it even worsenes Theoden's contition... or Looking forward to further chapters (:
Author's reply
Hi Allacaya,
and yet even more chapters for you! I am in a real writing frenzy these days (but then again, the weather in Germany is so vile that you can't really do anything else than sit inside).
I hope you like the latest instalments.
WArm wishes,
Katja
rikwen
· 1 March 2006
· Chapter 16: Last Chance
Poor Eomer. Exiled, beaten, stabbed, poisoned, fighting off orcs and wolves - he is definitely not in the greatest of physical and mental shape. Diced and riced this guy keeps trying. I hope you have some healers with miracle medicines coming up. Waiting anxiously for the next chapter!
Author's reply
Hello Rikwen,
the healer is on the way! ;-) And yeah, Éomer would probably agree with you that he has been in better shape than right now. But see it this way: it can't get worse (...can it?).
rikwen
· 30 January 2006
· Chapter 11: Plans in the Dark
I love to hate your characterization of Grima. Here he is more than a puppet of Sauraman, a sneaky strategist, willing to sacrifice anything and everyone to accomplish his plans.
You are writing this as if this is a live chess game. Moving the pieces made up of the knights Elfhelm and Ceorl across the board in moves against the Worm. It is going to be interesting to see how secretive they can be before they are discovered.
And Theored talking to Eomer? For a ghost he has some good ideas on getting Eomer in touch with Elfhelm. If one didn't know Theored wasn't really there one could believe that Eomer had found friends to stay with. And a cliffie to keep us on our toes? Can't wait to see what happens.
Rikwen
Author's reply
Hello Rikwen,
great to have you back. :-) Yes, it definitely has the feel of chess. It's fun to write, but on the other hand, I'm really busting my brain cells not to overlook anything. I hope I can keep it up. And re. Théodred: I thought that éomer desperately needed a friend in this situation, plus it makes it easier to write about his plans if I reveal them in a dialogue. The next update will take a few days yet, but be prepared that this wasn't the last cliffhanger ... (I know, I'm evil...)
Thank you for dropping by!
Allacaya
· 30 January 2006
· Chapter 11: Plans in the Dark
Now you made my day (:
But the ending the suspense - ahhh.
I like the idea of Éomer and Théodred discussing what to do about Rohan's situation, btw. I think it is very realistic. (: After all they were rather close and it is not that long ago that Théodred died. Yes I can very much see how he would do that. So I like it a lot.
As I mentioned I'm all exited and worried of what will happen. Now it's just gotten worse! Éowyn is still uncertain of Éomer's fate and Élric's. I sincerely hope she will find out the truth!! I so want her to be able to do something!! And now you have me really worried about both Éomer and Elfhelm. Is it orc's or Grima's creatures, that have found him?? Would be too early for the men Elfhelm had sent out. But anyway even if there're orc's now, Éomer will manage until help comes.
And I must say I highly doubt Elfhelm will be allowed to talk to Éowyn. Nor do I believe I fear the worm will let him leave Edoras peacefully once he has arrived. I'm so sure that he'll try and be gone with him.
Anyway thank you for the quick update.(: It is a wonderful evil cliffhanger. I'll try and survive until the next one, haha. So yes I liked it very much indeed.
Author's reply
Hi Allacaya,
glad to see that we continue to make each other's days. :-) Oh yeah, I love nasty endings, I'm not a nice person. (smiles innocently)
Yup, Elfhelm might be a bit too optimistic about talking to Éowyn, but then again, he and Céorl are both mighty men of war. AT least they will put Gríma to the test. And I've got a feeling that we fill find out what (or who) it is at the entrance to Éomer's cave...;-)
Please stay tuned, and thank you for the heads-up!
Allacaya
· 29 January 2006
· Chapter 10: Evil Schemes
This is an awesome story! I like it a lot. The story line, the way you portray the characters...
What will happen to Éowyn? Will she know Gríma is just blackmailing her and lying?
Will Erkenbrand ride out to Éomer's help?
Will he be able to talk to Éowyn beforehand?
What about Éothain? Maelwen?
Will they reach Eómer in time?
I cursed my internet connection tenfold the past evnenings when it kept deserting me after every chapter! I'm really looking forward to reading your updates. It is a great story - a shame you haven't gotten more reviews.
Please continue with it.
Author's reply
Hello Allacaya,
thank you so much for your review, it made my day!!! :-)
Seriously, it is a bit dispiriting to write your heart out and while I see that the story gets read, nobody (or next to nobody) will take even a second to let me hear her/ his thoughts. *sighs*
But then again, I noticed that there hardly seems to be an audience for Éomer adventure/ drama (at least not on this site);most of those who will read stories featuring him will only do so if it is about him getting to meet Lothíriel. Which is why I was so happy with your review. I hope you will find this latest update to your taste and that your internet connection won't fold on you when you're trying to read it, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you again!
Best wishes,
Katzilla
Lady Bluejay
· 4 January 2006
· Chapter 6: Hunters and the Hunted
This is getting more and more exciting. At least we know he survives. LBJ
Author's reply
Hi Lady Bluejay, and thanks for your review!
Well, at least he survives *for now*, LOL... after all, our good Éomer had not risen to the rank of a Marshal if he wasn't resourceful in a tight situation. But then again, the story is just starting to unfold (sorry, I seem to be in teasing mode today ;->)
Looking forward to hearing more from you, and hopefully, from others, too. Come on, people, I don't bite! Honestly. :-)
rikwen
· 19 December 2005
· Chapter 2: Leaving Edoras
****It was meant as a ride of shame, a last passing through the city while its inhabitants deliberately turned their back on the convicted man. Banishment did not simply mean to be expelled from the land one loved, it also meant that it was forbidden to ever utter the name of the expelled person ever again, neither in conversation, nor in song. Éomer’s entire existence would be erased and forgotten by the people of the Mark. For the Rohirrim, who were a people with no written language, it was the worst punishment thinkable.****
Eomer isn't starting out too well on his exile. Noone in the country will recognize his existence. No food, no weapons and who knows what Grima has hunting him. He was probably lucky that he was not pelted with refuse on leaving Edoras. If any decide to follow Eomer also face exile. Not good.
Author's reply
Hi Rikwen,
thank you for your review! Nope, Éomer isn't starting too well. After all, Gríma is following a plan, and the cunning counsellor will do everything in his power to make sure his foe is helpless when he strikes... which doesn't mean that Éomer stands entirely alone in this, nor would he have risen to the position of Third Marshal at his young age if he wasn't a resourceful warrior himself.
The players are only beginning to arrange their figures on the board...