Lords of Gondor by Linaewen
Larner · 18 February 2009 · Chapter 4: A Hard Parting
Ah, Boromir is wise enough, I think, to survive now. And I can see the ambivalence here, as he knows all three should go but he still wishes--privately and with competing hope they will not do so--at least one might remain with him. Now, to see Denethor's folk find him!
Larner · 14 February 2009 · Chapter 3: All for the Aid of Boromir
The first arrow removed--now to the others. And poor Faramir--forbidden to assist in the search!
Author's reply
Poor Faramir, indeed! I considered letting him go, actually, when I first was writing this -- but that would have changed things so much later on, I can't even begin to think of what would have happened. ;-)
Agape4Gondor · 13 February 2009 · Chapter 3: All for the Aid of Boromir
I love poor Boromir's bravado.... no - not too bad - yeah right! I'm dying here - the pain is incredible : ) Oh dear - when the poor man cried, Help me... I thought I'd die... would take a lot to make this Man from Gondor cry for help. It's fun to see Legolas and Gimli just running about obeying Aragorn's orders - at last, Boromir's wounding seems to have 'jolted' the Northerner into leadership! I did wonder about the stick... The fixing of the patch and the aftermath - waiting to see if it worked - was harrowing... for me as well as for Boromir and his friends! Oh my! I loved the arrow quote - mirroring dear Pippin's to Denethor! and the crook of Aragorn's eyebrow as he surveyed the damage Boromir had done... not enough indeed! Well written! I loved Denethor's knowledge of the Horn and all it's different sounds. Oh and poor Faramir - of course he would plan to join the search! GREAT chapter again. Cannot wait for the next installment - I feel like I'm watching the Perils of Pauline or some such - sitting on the edge of my seat. Waiting, always waiting.
Author's reply
I think only Aragorn could get Boromir to actually admit he was in pain, because of course, one can't really fool the healer. I think this healing of Boromir really did get Aragorn back on the path of taking leadership; he saw here he was the only one who could make a difference, which applies in other ways as well. Once he realized that, he would see all the possibilities and be free to move forward at last. Thank you for your good review, and even more, for following my tale!
Larner · 10 February 2009 · Chapter 2: Hands of a Healer
Ah--the healing hands of the King augmented by the presence of the Elessar stone, and so they have a chance! Wonderful!
Author's reply
I love that you mention the Elessar stone -- that really was part of Aragorn's healing ability, wasn't it? He had the power and the ability, but the stone augmented it. I always was certain that if Aragorn had arrived in time, he most certainly would have been able to help Boromir.
Larner · 10 February 2009 · Chapter 1: Surrounded
Oh, all, all too likely to have been the way of it, and good weaving in of movie-verse images.
Author's reply
Thank you for reading! I'm pleased to know the movie-verse images are properly woven in. I am trying to stick with book canon as much as possible when I write, but sometimes, those images from the film are just so strong and fitting to the tale!
Esquire_of_Rohan · 10 February 2009 · Chapter 2: Hands of a Healer
This is very good so far. I am looking forward to the next chapter!
Author's reply
Thank you for reading -- and for letting me know you enjoyed it!
BM · 9 February 2009 · Chapter 2: Hands of a Healer
very nicely done! While I'm a Faramir and Aragorn fan, I've always felt sorry for the loss of Boromir. I know, I know--in such a tale as this, to have all the heroes survive would be a bit fantastic, but hey--it's high fantasy! And after all, Theoden, Theodred, Denethor, and Halbarad all died, so what's the harm in letting Boromir survive? :D Anyway, as you can see, I have often wondered how things would change if Boromir were allowed to live, but must say that many of the stories I have found that broached that topic have been less than thrilling. But yours is very believable! You are doing an excellent job so far in blending in the story and a very plausible explanation for Boromir's survival that makes it believable! You've done a great job in getting into the character's heads and I'm looking forward to seeing what else you have planned. Keep up the good work and thanks for posting it!
Author's reply
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I am happy you find the tale believable, that is what I most want to accomplish. It's not good enough to have Boromir alive, he has to be alive in a way that actually works. ;-)
Agape4Gondor · 9 February 2009 · Chapter 2: Hands of a Healer
Okay – this is going to be a very difficult story to read – even though you’ve already told us Boromir lives – the tension is incredible. You have captured the Man of Gondor so fully – the tiredness spurring him on instead of cowing him. Excellent. I meant to mention the fact that Gondor was on his mind, though shortly, in the last chapter. But here, even in the midst of his pain and fatigue and sorrow, he still turns to his City…. Sadly, the curse he made now haunts him…. As well as his attempt to take the Ring, but Aragorn sees through it all and still sees hope and honor. Bless him! I absolutely adored the respect and friendship that you so awesomely show between these two men. It takes my breath away and brings tears to my eyes. It does seem that there is hope that Aragorn can save Boromir. Excellent chapter!
Author's reply
Thank you! I, too, had tears in my eyes as I wrote this chapter. The friendship between Aragorn and Boromir is very important to me, and this was a good situation for it to be revealed.
Agape4Gondor · 9 February 2009 · Chapter 1: Surrounded
Hooray! A Boromir lives tale! They are always sorely needed. The first paragraph was so full of tension and action that I caught my breath! Your action words are so brutal and intense. I just sat with my mouth open as I devoured every word. I don’t think I’ve ever read a battle scene so intense. I loved how you went from Boromir to Aragorn to Denethor and Faramir. Each scene was exquisite in detail and emotion and intensity. Yup – intense is the word for this chapter….. Bravo! I can’t wait to read more – very glad you posted two chapters so close to each other!
Author's reply
Thanks so much for your encouraging words. I think it was as intense to write it as it was to read it -- maybe that's why it comes across the way it does, I was feeling Boromir's emotion, maybe. ;-)