Reviews (191)

Periantari · 17 July 2023 · Chapter 63: Ch. 26 - Third Age 3019 - 14th and 15th of March

I feel bad for denethor - we really don’t see his side even in Tolkiens version and I’m glad to read yours and see a side that makes me pity him and sympathize with him. If a person has no more hope and also saw in palantir that the Enemy has the ring what hope is left ? And Faramir couldve been dead too for all he knew . I really liked your version of Pyre of Denethor .

Person · 28 March 2011 · Chapter 150: Author's notes

Isn't writing fanfiction illegal? I think you should stop.

Larner · 20 July 2010 · Chapter 64: Epilogue

And one name led the rest. I shan't read the lists of characters. I only rejoice that Faramir survived to properly mourn his father and brother, and all others who died in the final battles against the Dark. Well done. Now, to FINALLY write my review for the MEFAs. Good luck!

Larner · 20 July 2010 · Chapter 63: Ch. 26 - Third Age 3019 - 14th and 15th of March

Yes, Boromir would weep at that moment, seeing his father in such a madness of despair. And that he should at the last hope for rescue when he had gone too far.... Alas for the Steward of Gondor! At least there was hope that one would inherit his title and duties, now that Faramir was saved.

Larner · 20 July 2010 · Chapter 62: Ch. 26 - Third Age 3019 - 12th and 13th of March

That last glance of the Palantir at the coat of mithril, the Elven cloak, and the sword has destroyed his faith. Alas.

Larner · 20 July 2010 · Chapter 61: Ch. 26 - Third Age 3019 - 11th of March

The siege is almost upon them, and Faramir will do what he can. Too bad Denethor cannot see that Rohan approaches and find hope in that, but if he could see the Rohirrim, so could the Enemy. Nor can he see the troop that travels under the mountains to Erech and then over the lands to Pelargir. Sometimes not enough information is deadly, it appears. He has too much filtered through the Enemy's malice, and not enough to sustain what little hope has been left to him.

Larner · 20 July 2010 · Chapter 60: Ch. 26 - Third Age 3019 - 10 March

He has already embraced despair! Alas for Denethor--beaten before any victory either way!

Larner · 20 July 2010 · Chapter 59: Ch. 26 - Third Age 3019 - 9 March

So, Gandalf and Pippin have come, and between themselves have managed to both flummox poor Denethor and to, in an odd way, comfort the man as well. Most interesting that Pippin reminds him of Amdir! Now, Pippin will become Faramir's Amdir!

Larner · 19 July 2010 · Chapter 58: Ch. 26 - Third Age 3019 - Part Three

The victory has been won in Rohan, but they will not know this in Gondor until Gandalf arrives with Pippin. At least Faramir defies his father's law, to the good of all!

Larner · 19 July 2010 · Chapter 57: Ch. 26 - Third Age 3019 - Part Two

The Enemy cannot make the Palantiri lie, but can cause misinterpretation, and can somewhat edit what is seen. Thorongil returns, and battles will out elsewhere before they befall Gondor and the White City.

Larner · 19 July 2010 · Chapter 56: Ch. 26 - Third Age 3019 - Part One

So it is that the heirs of the two lands of the South were lost, and the younger, less direct heirs must take their places. And Boromir's death has come on the borders of Gondor, on the banks of Anduin.

Larner · 19 July 2010 · Chapter 55: Copious Notes for TA 3018 - Parts 3 & 4

Apparently my muse agrees with yours, for in my-verse Hurin also shared the dream, knowing it even before Faramir did for the first time, but not sharing it until he heard that Faramir had had it, too.

Larner · 19 July 2010 · Chapter 54: Ch. 25 - Third Age 3018 - Part Four

Excellent tie-in to your other tale. Poor Boromir, not knowing what his father has seen or why he and Faramir are so fearful for him. But Denethor has not paid enough attention to the fact that the boat was, as he recognized, of Elven make. And there is reason for Boromir to avoid returning through Rohan.

Larner · 19 July 2010 · Chapter 53: Ch. 25 - Third Age 3018 - Part Three

And the dream is now shared, and Boromir has determined to take the quest for his own. Alas that he will see his brother no more once he has gone north.

Larner · 18 July 2010 · Chapter 52: Copious Notes for Ch. 25 - Parts 1 & 2

I really need to get a copy of "Peoples of Middle Earth."

Larner · 18 July 2010 · Chapter 51: Ch. 25 - Third Age 3018 - Part Two

Interesting that none recognizes the nature of the Black Riders! Terrifying to end up in the river with no idea as to where his brother might be.

Larner · 18 July 2010 · Chapter 50: Ch. 25 - Third Age 3018 - Part One

At least there was some time for the cousins to meet and enjoy one another's company.

Larner · 18 July 2010 · Chapter 49: Ch. 24 - Third Age 3017 - Part Twelve

I'm glad they got the condition properly diagnosed and treated so quickly. And Faramir will be very good, serving from Henneth Annun!

Larner · 18 July 2010 · Chapter 48: Ch. 24 - Third Age 3017 - Part Eleven

Ah--two young women to see married off, then? Ah, dear! Amandil will be most disappointed, I fear. And I'm glad to see Gandalf there, and Denethor perhaps finally seeing that there is a great difference between the White Wizard and the Grey. Poor Faramir!

Larner · 17 July 2010 · Chapter 47: Ch. 24 - Third Age 3017 - Part Ten

The poor kid! At least Denethor is being merciful toward Hirgon and his mother, in spite of Tarostar. And we know now what became of flighty Miriel. Poor Galador--having her as a child!

Larner · 17 July 2010 · Chapter 46: Ch. 24 - Third Age 3017 - Part Nine

Still another attack? Gads! Hopefully this time the blade will not actually injure him! And what did our little strumpet tell her daddy about Faramir's actions?

Larner · 17 July 2010 · Chapter 45: Ch. 24 - Third Age 3017 - Part Eight - B

The adaptation of the quote is most apt indeed, and indeed proper for the love these two held between them. None as yet seems to fully appreciate that Saruman is the traitor he has become. And the questions as to what is becoming of the missing reports is well asked. As for Miriel--a useless chit of a girl, at this point, at least. Don't blame Nerdanel for slapping her!

Larner · 17 July 2010 · Chapter 44: Ch. 24 - Third Age 3017 - Part Eight - A

The healing has begun. I understand the return of the healer, but would still want to know why she did as she did.

Larner · 17 July 2010 · Chapter 43: Ch. 24 - Third Age 3017 - Part Seven - B

Saruman has done his best to slay Denethor's heir, using Grima to poison more than Morwen, Indis, and their sword-sister. But how was this woman suborned?

Larner · 17 July 2010 · Chapter 42: Ch. 24 - Third Age 3017 - Part Seven - A

Saruman's orcs this time. Aargh! And father and brother have both dreamt of the attack!