Naledi
· 8 September 2008
· Chapter 18: Going Forth
I really liked the way Pippin stood up for himself and insisted that he be heard. Even Gandalf needs to remember not to underestimate the hobbits!
I can't help worrying that Legolas either won't be well enough to go with Aragorn on the Paths of the Dead, or he won't have made his peace with Gimli by that time. That could have serious consequences.
Author's reply
Ah, yes, you cannot keep a good hobbit down! Gandalf should have at least learned that. And the underestimating thing. That's bound to get him in trouble.
As for the future of the elf or the dwarf, it's all a question of what aspects of the story I bring back to canon, and which I leave as AU, isn't it?
Cairistiona
· 8 September 2008
· Chapter 18: Going Forth
Wow, what you have done with canon astounds me--in a good way, of course. I never dreamed you would send Halbarad and the Grey Company, but hey, you've rearranged so much, why not! LOL And since Halbarad is one of my favorites, you can imagine I was smiling just as wide as Strider when he walked onto the scene. And Elladan and Elrohir as well ... I don't know if you'll go into the scene where they finally hear the full story from Aragorn, but I would love to see that. And Pippin's providing the intelligence they need ... but somehow the very fact that they don't know the size of the contingent from Mordor is very worrisome. I'm really looking forward to what happens next!
Author's reply
Well, the Grey Company was already on its way! In canon, they met up with Aragorn on the plains. But with events as they happened in this story, they missed them, assuming I had not changed the actions of the Dunedain. So I surmised that if they had not found Aragorn, they might have gone on to Edoras to ask if it was known where he was. It was all my attempt to keep "riding alongside" to canon, given the events I had created.
Glad you liked Pippin's role in intelligence gathering. He really insisted on being part of that scene ;-)
Thanks for writing!
Larner
· 7 September 2008
· Chapter 18: Going Forth
The AU becomes even more fascinating as we face these new dynamics--Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli all much depleted and having lost some trust in their own integrities and strengths; a contingent from Mordor heading for Rohan while the main army prepares to strike Gondor; Pippin in the ascendant; orders of events turned about. Now, what does this awareness of Pippin that Denethor holds preface?
Interesting indeed.
Author's reply
Thanks for writing, Larner! You're right - Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli have lost some of their trust in themselves. Each of them will have their own way of regaining that trust. While the story approaches canon in these chapters, there will naturally be portions that remain different and that's one of them.
Glad you've found this so interesting!
Ithilien
· 3 September 2008
· Chapter 17: Reunions and Returns
I WOLFED this chapter down, much like Legolas did with his food. And then when I finished, I went back and re-read it, this time with more care. Needless to say, I LOVED this chapter! Loved it!
First, Legolas's healing under Eowyn's care... that was exactly what I was hoping for. I especially loved how you wrote the attention given to tending his broken hand. There was no break in the narrative though there was definitely a break in the elf's consciousness. I found this extremely clever as this is how I have experienced faints myself. There's no pause in thinking, just a pause in an understanding of where one is or how one got there. VERY nicely written!
Aragorn's healing was also well done, and I was so glad Gandalf was able to clear the cobwebs. More so, I was happy to see this reunion as our Fellowship comes together again for real. And then when Legolas gets together with all at the end of this chapter I was thrilled. I had to laugh when it was said not once but twice that Legolas' appetite was rivaling a hobbits. How funny! And the return of their weapons truly moved me.
But I was, I think, as crushed as Gimli was when Legolas did not respond to the dwarf's apology. I think I understand his reaction and could completely sympathize, but still I ached for the dwarf. And the elf too. This is going to be a tricky bit of healing. The way I see it, the elf suffered pretty horribly... not just physically but also mentally. Very much mentally. The only thing he had to hold to while he was imprisoned was his knowledge that Gimli suffered as he did. There was some solace in that knowledge. But to learn that his companion left him and that he DID suffer alone, justified or not... well, it hurts. It hurts to think he was left alone to torments unspeakable. And also, in some way the elf must be feeling guilt that goes to a deeper level than can be seen on the surface. The narrative said that his eyes showed his wounds. Oh, such pain!
As much as I was rooting to see the elf's wounds tended, his mental healing is going to be harder to attain. I think this is going to come down to Legolas and Gimli hashing this out. There may be some tears involved and even more pain, but somehow they have to deal with this. I have a lump in my throat even thinking about how or what must be said. But I am also VERY MUCH looking forward to seeing it happen. More soon, please. A most EXCELLENT chapter, Docmon!
Author's reply
What a terrific review, Ithilien! And you read it twice! Wow. Can't thank you enough.
I'm glad you got everything you wanted out of the healing scene. And I'm thrilled to see I did that break in consciousness appropriately, seeing as I have not fainted. So, taking it from someone who has experience, I'll say I did it right!
I wanted to create some closure for most ;-) of the characters, and Aragorn needed that last bit of healing. They had to receive their weapons - as warriors, I felt this would be important to them. And how could I leave Anduril and Galadriel's bow on the fields of Rohan!
You have a great understanding of what Legolas and Gimli are going thru right now. Legolas is just now learning he was left behind - he hasn't had the time Aragorn has had to accept and move on. No matter who you are or what you've been thru, it's going to hurt. He needs time. And as you so astutely note, his guilt over his own betrayal, as he sees it, fuels his inability to forgive, as he feels he shouldn't be forgiven. Geez, it sounds so dramatic when I describe it here! But elves do have a tendency towards the dramatic, don't they? I blame it on elves!
Thank you for all your reviews, Ithilien. They are always appreciated!
Thundera Tiger
· 3 September 2008
· Chapter 17: Reunions and Returns
One of the things I appreciate most about this chapter is that it pays attention to both physical injuries as well as emotional injuries. The Fellowship's experience is not one that can be shrugged away or easily dismissed. There is still healing left to be done, and you pay attention to that, which is great! And some healing kinds of healing is going will be more easily accomplished than others. Pippin, Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas, in particular, showcase this really well. Aragorn's had time to process Pippin's slip in Orthanc, and it's something he's more or less dealt with. An apology from the responsible party is enough. Pippin, on the other hand, is still feeling all the weight and all the burdens that resulted from his decision, and voicing that apology is absolutely critical. Aragorn's forgiveness can now start the healing process. But by contrast, Gimli is still feeling the betrayal of leaving Legolas in Orthanc, and learning about this now, Legolas isn't able to grant forgiveness because for him, wounds are just too fresh. Love this attention to detail!
And of course it was great fun to have the Fellowship back together again (well, minus Frodo, Sam, and Boromir). Wonderful reunion with both relief and tension. I love your characterizations of not only the Fellowship but also Theoden, who is definitely a king. Superb interactions all around.
Author's reply
Thank you, Thundera! I do like to pay attention to the emotional ramifications as well as the physical in the aftermath of a crisis. There are always both.
You have the Aragorn and Pippin situation worked out perfectly. Aragorn's basically moved on, but Pippin's still hanging on to his guilt. And you've got Legolas and Gimli figured too, because Legolas hasn't had that time to process events. He's also still feeling the weight of his own guilt, which he hasn't shared with them. Unconsciously he feels Gimli shouldn't forgive him, and so he's unable to forgive Gimli.
This story would never have been half as good as it is without your help, TT, so kudos to you! Thanks for the review!
Naledi
· 3 September 2008
· Chapter 17: Reunions and Returns
I love your portrayal of Eowyn here. I think the bit where she is persuaded to put Legolas through the pain of resetting his fingers by Legolas saying he will not give the orcs that vistory brings out her character perfectly.
I'm so glad they're all together again. While I can completely see that Legolas would have felt abandoned when he learned how he had been left behind, I hope this will not ruin their friendship.
Author's reply
Thank you, Naledi! I'm glad you enjoyed my portrayal of Eowyn. And that scene where she is convinced to go through with the resetting is one of my favorite parts too.
We'll come back to the issues of forgiveness and friendship - just stayed tuned!
Larner
· 3 September 2008
· Chapter 17: Reunions and Returns
Alas, I fear full healing for all of them will take more time than any had expected; but certainly Legolas suffered perhaps the worst. I'm only glad Saruman's where he can't hurt anyone else at the moment.
Author's reply
You are so right, Larner. Full healing is much longer than getting back together and saying 'let's eat!' I did beat up Legolas quite a bit, huh? Perhaps I should keep an eye out for an avenging elf. He may have a bone to pick with me.
Rhyselle
· 2 September 2008
· Chapter 17: Reunions and Returns
With every chapter read, I enjoy this more and more. While I do wish that Legolas could find it in his heart to forgive Gimli immediately, I do understand that the mental and emotional trauma of what happened to him is not something that will resolve simply and quickly. I think that Eowyn's needing to break his fingers again and his slipping back into thinking he was in Orthanc didn't help in this regard either.
I admit that while I like your characterizations of every one of the Fellowship and the Rohirrim, I find myself yearning to know more of what Legolas is feeling and experiencing, and find those aspects of each chapter more vivid and compelling than the rest. And I'm normally not such a Legolas-centered reader! :)
I like this Eowyn who is not mired in the despair that the canon and film Eowyn experienced. But the foreshadowings of something between her and Legolas do not bode well for a mortal woman and an elf destined to cross to Valinor.
The tiny bits of humor that were sprinkled throughout the chapter (such as Eowyn's telling Legolas sarcastically that of course she won't realize that he'd been out of bed if he got back in right away) were great leavening to the great washes of more serious emotions that filled this chapter.
It's an excellent AU and I very much look forward to seeing where you take it next. Well done!
Author's reply
Thank you for your wonderful review, Rhyselle! I'm so glad you've enjoyed the story. My sarcasm, em, humor, refuses to be kept down for long, and so it shows its face on occasion. I just have to keep it from getting too snarky. ;-) I'm glad it helps the story rather than hurts it.
I wished Legolas could have forgiven Gimli too. But often our own feelings color our reactions to others' behavior. It's really his own guilt over his "leaving" his friends behind that fueled his inability to forgive Gimli. But you're right, perhaps being temporarily thrown back into the experience worsened those feelings.
I'm glad you like my Eowyn, as I haven't written her before. Perhaps your interest in Legolas's well being is because I've put him through the ringer!
Thank you again for writing!
Estel Greenleaf
· 2 September 2008
· Chapter 17: Reunions and Returns
It's been a long time since I last enjoyed such a delightful AU.
-E.G.
Author's reply
Well, I'm so glad I could provide such enjoyment! I myself hadn't been a fan of AUs before coming up with the idea for this story, so, I certainly understand (and as a writer, they're so much more *fun*). Thanks for writing!
Fantasia
· 2 September 2008
· Chapter 17: Reunions and Returns
Great character! They are reunited at last, but not everything is OK between them. I can understand Legolas, he is not well and he is very emotional instead of reasonable. He too escape from Saruman without his friends, they need to talk, to forgive each other, Legoals was the most injured during the captivity, and now to know that he was left behind...I wonder if they ever will know that the orcs almost ate him alive, that is so disgusting and unexpected, that can emotionally change him. I’m sad for him, because he is linking Mirkwood with Orthanc, he doesn't believe that have a home anymore..
Love your Eowyn, strong, independent, and confident despite Grima and his plots. I don't see despair in her, so I don't know why she will be riding to Gondor, al least, no because her love to Aragorn...It is Legolas falling for her and viceversa? As long as she fall for Faramir in Gondor, they are my favorite couple, and the kiss in the wall my favorite scene.
Thanks for this chapter and keep posting, you really surprise me every time with your story; it never happens what I'm expecting, so here I’m waiting and trying not to imagine what is next….
Thanks, Fantasia.
Author's reply
Thanks! The aftermath of such ordeals is never pretty nor is it neat, so it wasn't all going to come together nicely! I imagine that Legolas's friends may in fact never learn the reality of his time in Orthanc, or if they do, it will be some time from now.
The link between Mirkwood and Orthanc was a sort of nod to the awakening of his sea-longing, since I did not address that here as it had been in the books. A prelude to it, so to speak, to allow that to happen beyond the closing of this story.
You are right, Eowyn has not fallen into so much despair in this story... yet. There's a little time left for some of that. But your observations are on target. Her frustration with the duty that always calls upon her is greater than her despair.
Very thrilled to hear I'm still surprising you!
Cairistiona
· 2 September 2008
· Chapter 17: Reunions and Returns
So not all is well between Legolas and Gimli! It will be interesting to see how Legolas comes to terms with all this. It comes as the converse to the forgiveness Aragorn gave Pippin ... that was a lovely scene, my favorite of this chapter, followed closely by Gandalf finally providing release for Aragorn. Nicely done, both of those.
But now to get Gimli and Legolas straightened out!
Author's reply
Glad you liked it, Cairistiona! Yes, some things work out and some things don't. As in real life.
I'll work on Gimli and Legolas. ;-) Thanks for writing!
Naledi
· 26 August 2008
· Chapter 16: Breaking
It's good to see Aragorn well on the road to recovery. He handled his encounter with Saruman very well. I liked the way that he simply refused to believe that Gandalf was there until Theoden confirmed that yes, he was actually in the room with them. It really pointed up how Aragorn feels unable to believe his senses after Saruman has messed around with his mind so much.
Author's reply
Yes, you and many others are rather relieved to see Aragorn on the mend. I suppose I took it to the limit with him, hm? But if I did, there had to be consequences, and one of them was his doubting of his own mind. I'm trying to put him back together now, I promise!
Thanks for writing!
Cairistiona
· 26 August 2008
· Chapter 16: Breaking
Ah, wonderful to have Strider back, and in a reckless mood at that! I really like how you worked in, very quietly, his reverence for the Valar, in that small thought that maybe he might be breaking some rule by touching a wizard's staff. That was a nice touch. I like all of this chapter, actually ... from the way Aragorn felt the mire starting to entrap him again to the final smile at Gandalf. Well done!
Author's reply
Thank you, Cairistiona! Yes, Strider's back - well, mostly. Reckless, yes, so not entirely himself. I'm glad you liked the chapter, and thanks for writing!
Cairistiona
· 26 August 2008
· Chapter 15: Healing
Wow. Go, Gandalf! The battle sequence was electrifying ... and wryly funny at the same time with Gandalf's wish that the Nazgul would stop screeching, as though it were merely annoying like fingernails on a chalkboard. And poor Legolas, hating to admit he's hungry. I guess he didn't want to seem like the Hobbits had rubbed off on him. ;)
Excellent chapter.
Author's reply
So glad you liked that scene! It was not the easiest for me. I did try to keep Gandalf in character, and that meant keeping up the grumpy complaining he so likes to do. Just like Legolas would try to keep his pride and dignity, as any elf would do, no matter what's befallen him.
Thanks for writing!
Thundera Tiger
· 25 August 2008
· Chapter 16: Breaking
Hey Docmon!
Ba-bye, Saruman! Ah, I like this chapter. I've got a thing for snappy dialogs, and this chapter has some doozies. The give-and-take of conversation is fast and witty, and you can see it ebb and flow. There's a real power to it, and the funny thing is that it seems to take the form of an action sequence. You claim that you're still honing your skills in writing those, but really, all you have to do is look at your conversations and you've got it. One thrusts, another parries, still another decides to hide behind a verbal shield for a while, someone else feints, there's a bit of a scuffle, then everybody regroups and tries again.
Anyway, Aragorn and Theoden are my two favorites in this chapter, and I think a big part of that is just how much their characters evolve over such a short time period. Saruman is kind of already on his way out, and Gandalf is always Gandalf, but that's not the case with either Aragorn of Theoden. You start them off low, and though neither has fully recovered by the chapter's end, they've nevertheless made huge strides (pun partially intended). It's great to see them grow and shake off their enthrallment, especially in Aragorn's confrontation with Saruman on the stairs. Go future King of Gondor! And go Docmon! Awesome new chapter!
Author's reply
LOL! Ba-bye indeed! Though not easy, it was rather fun to write this section. Although parts of the dialogue went through enormous change under infinite rewrites, there are parts that go all the way back to the original draft. It's gratifying to see that, despite the many evolutions, many of my original ideas survived!
Those character evolutions needed a bit more care to develop, but they're also some of the most important to me. If they work so well, like the rest of this chapter, it's due to your help! Thanks!
Larner
· 25 August 2008
· Chapter 16: Breaking
One by one--and Saruman has betrayed himself at last. Fool.
Author's reply
Yes, he certainly has. They always do when they run their mouth on like that, don't they? ;-) Thanks for writing!
Ithilien
· 20 August 2008
· Chapter 15: Healing
Hello again! Forgive me for missing the last chapter -- RL travels have kept me from the computer.
It looks like you are trying to unite the Fellowship again, at least our bedraggled friends on this side of the Anduin. I wonder how long before Eowyn reveals those she is keeping in the dungeons to poor Legolas. And I wonder too if, once reunited, he can forgive himself for what he considers his betrayal. He needs a dwarf to cuff him once and remind him he was about to be eaten alive. I can almost hear Gimli saying, "That is a very reasonable excuse for flight." I have to admit Legolas' gloom unnerves me. He is not a very pleasant person to be around right now, and aside from the beauty he finds in Eowyn's hair (how funny is that!), he's not much like his old self at the moment. I'm fretful also about his hand. No one seems to be eager to try and fix it. Will it mend on its own given time? Legolas makes it sound so, but from the way it was described I would think it permanently mutilated. (I would have thought Eowyn would at least take a peak at it.)
Not to be critical of her -- Eowyn has shown her strength numerous times over in these last two chapters -- but shouldn't Gimli be getting a look over too on the medical side of things? He wasn't much better off than Legolas when he escaped and he and Merry have been on the run ever since. I'm sure he's in need of more than food and water.
Hooray though that Strider is back among his own, and just the few minutes he has been with them seem to be revitalizing him. I'm hoping Eowyn can keep him away from Saruman long enough the he can completely regain his wits. Now where is Eomer?
Gandalf, of course is the true hero in this last chapter. He is apparently not cowed in the least by the Nazgul while all others quail. White really suits him as a color. Now does he have the power to defeat Saruman. He did in the un-AU version of the story, so I'm thinking yes here too. Still, I wouldn't put it past Saruman to resort to nasty tricks in order to stay his hand. Here's hoping Gandalf is craftier than the former white wizard.
Looking forward to more!
Author's reply
Thanks for the review, Ithilien! It's always great to hear from you.
Slowly, slowly, they are coming together. And you are observant, but that's all I will say on that! But I must make mention of the fact that Eowyn has no reason to know of any connection between Legolas and those in the dungeons. She only knows that Legolas was prisoner of Orcs. Neither Gandalf nor Legolas has said more than that. But do have patience! There is so much more to come!
I know Legolas's mood is not what we're accustomed to seeing from him, but I couldn't brush off all that he'd been through and bring him back to his usual self. It felt as if it would be ignoring all the past, you know, the whole almost-eaten-by-orcs thing, for instance. ;-)
You raise a good point with Eowyn and Gimli. Part of your question actually will be addressed later. But now I wish I had made some mention here, if only to address such a question, for the time being at least.
I love your characterization of Gandalf: "White really suits him as a color." Love it!
Thundera Tiger
· 19 August 2008
· Chapter 15: Healing
I said it a while ago, but I need to say it again: I love your Nazgul characterization. The creature is obsessive compulsive. Once it sets its mind to something, it won't back down. And I think that's a perfect characterization. These things are extensions of Sauron's will, which means they're going to be fixated upon their objectives with minimal wiggle room for other cares and concerns. So when Gandalf waltzes in on Saruman and his guest, the Nazgul keeps going with the same old argument. And even in battle, there's an intensity to him that speaks of that same obsessiveness. Gandalf, on the other hand, is flexible and adapts to the changing situation. Great action sequence, by the way, and I love how the victory seems hollow to him in the end because he knows he's still got to deal with Saruman.
Working backward to the first part of this chapter, I really enjoyed the awkwardness between Legolas and Eowyn. Some of that awkwardness was broken by the shared feeling of darkness over all of Edoras, and I love how that permeated the section. But in spite of it, Legolas seems to be on the mend. He's a little more lively than we've seen him lately, and that feels good. He hasn't been reunited with the rest of the Fellowship, but I'll be patient. ;)
Author's reply
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: You are awesome! I really appreciate your reviews!!
You know how hard that battle was for me to write, and yes, I still need to work on those skills, so I'm glad it turned out as well as it did. And yes, the victory is a hollow one for Gandalf. As big as it may seem to take out a Nazgul, to bring down one you once looked up to like a mentor, one you once considered a friend, well, that's gotta hurt. That's what makes it worse to me, whether or not Saruman is harder to bring down.
I was hoping the awkwardness b/w Eowyn and Legolas felt natural, given Eowyn's strong personality and Legolas's usual confidence. I think I found a balance between the two. Yes, Legolas is coming 'out of it' slowly, especially now that he's had some food! I promise I won't turn him into a hobbit!
I love how much presence Eowyn has in this chapter. She's certainly a more central figure than she ever was in the books at this point, which is part of what makes AUs so much fun. We get to see her mettle much earlier. And she's definitely in her element. I love the way she's set up alliances among the guards and how she uses them to get in to see Merry and Gimli. That conversation is a thing of beauty. I love Gimli's caution throughout it. It's a match of Eowyn's own, and the give and take between the two is thrilling. Merry's own addition to the conversation is just as savvy as Gimli's, and for the first time in a long time, it feels as though something good is going to come out of all this.
Eowyn's conversation with Aragorn and Pippin achieves the same thing. She's like a catalyst that sets all the little wheels in motion. What Merry, Gimli, Aragorn, and Pippin have been unable to achieve on their own, Eowyn is able to do. And in the end, she brings them together, which is perhaps the biggest accomplishment of the chapter. I have high hopes for what a reunited Fellowship can do!
And with the arrival of Legolas and Gandalf, the gang's all here. Not all together. Not yet. But they're all in the same place, and that has to help. Hama is just as willfully disobedient here as he is in the books, and I can only hope that it will serve just as well. Superb chapter! On to the next!
Author's reply
If I had only known how much fun AUs were! I think I'm hooked.
That conversation between the dwarf and woman was actually quite fun to write. I sometimes worry when I'm having fun writing a scene that I'm indulging myself too much. But after taking a step back, it turned out to be just what they needed. And hey, a hint of something positive! I don't want to depress my readers for *too* long! But high hopes, hmm, perhaps I've been too positive. Don't want readers *too* happy - I have a reputation to maintain. >:-D
Eowyn was always a catalyst for this chapter, and I kept having to prevent her from taking over the chapter. Sorry, Eowyn, this is not your story! Maybe next time! She didn't care for that, but she's above pouting and put everything into what I would give her in these scenes. And overall, she wasn't difficult to write. It was fun writing her.
Yes, everyone's in the same place, but coming together.... heh-heh-heh...
Cairistiona
· 18 August 2008
· Chapter 14: Brief Freedom
Drat that real life ... it's made me fall a couple chapters behind!
This chapter's as good as all those preceding it. And finally, a glimpse of Aragorn. It's good to see all the fellowship back together, more or less, and I love, again, how solicitous and loyal Pippin is toward Strider. And it's good to see glimmers of the "real" Strider finally re-emerging. He still seems so very lost, but that he's already wanting to slash and hack at Saruman and Company is a very very good sign.
And Legolas ... he's quite taken with Eowyn's hair, isn't it? LOL
Very interesting, very very interesting!
Author's reply
Thank you, Cairistiona! Yes, a glimmer of the true Aragorn. "Slash and hack," hm, I might be able to arrange that... ;-D Legolas is a bit... distracted, but he could use the distraction. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. There's more to come, so keep reading!
Linda Hoyland
· 18 August 2008
· Chapter 13: Freedom for the Taking
It is good to see Gandalf again.I hope he can offer a solution.
Author's reply
LOL! We can hope!
Yes, we finally got Gandalf off of vacation time and back to work! :-D
Naledi
· 17 August 2008
· Chapter 15: Healing
Oh wow - 2 new chapters!
Aragorn's mind is still confused, but he seems to be gradually regaining his senses. I like the way you describe his struggle to grasp reality. Hopefully now that he's with Merry, Pippin and Gimli they'll be able to help him understand more clearly what's going on.
Poor Legolas (I seem to be saying that quite a lot in this tale!) despite all he has been through, he still has his pride. To appear before strangers in rags and in such a weakened state must rankle. Eowyn seems to have made quite an impression on him though! Hopefully some food will help as will the (possibly) imminent reunion with Gimli.
Now I'm looking forward to Gandalf's confrontation with Saruman. The way he finished off the ringwraith was thrilling, so I can't wait to see how he deals with Saruman.
Author's reply
Thank you, Naledi! Yes, the fog is clearing for Aragorn. How much will it clear? Have I been abusing Legolas a bit? [eg] I haven't taken his pride, you're right. He wouldn't let go of that. Nor would he let go of that elven fascination with hair. Food, Gimli, who knows what will really help this elf now! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the ringwraith scene so much. I hope you enjoy what's coming just as much!
Linda Hoyland
· 17 August 2008
· Chapter 12: Strange Sights
I loved the way you rescued Legolas.
You have me wondering however Aragorn will win the respect of Eomer now.A gripping tale!
Author's reply
Yes, the Ent did come in handy anyway, didn't he? Glad you liked it.
Yes, Aragorn and Eomer have had quite a different introduction than in canon. You have me thinking about some things... (no! don't think!) Thank you, Linda!
Larner
· 17 August 2008
· Chapter 15: Healing
A wonderful battle! Hooray!
Author's reply
Ooh! So glad you liked that, Larner! It wasn't the easiest part of that chapter to write. I think I need some practice with action and battle sequence writing. So, should I write more battles, perhaps??? hmmm....
Larner
· 15 August 2008
· Chapter 14: Brief Freedom
A crisis looms, and Saruman's army is defeated ere it faces the Riders of Rohan. Friends reunite, and balance begins to be restored. Excellent.