Reviews (271)

joyjoyjoy · 21 May 2026 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

I've just re-read A Long and Weary Way and this story as well! Your writing is some of the best I've ever read. I hope you are well!

joyjoyjoy · 27 July 2023 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

Your writing is truly incredible. Thank you for the hard work you've put into this for our enjoyment. Hope you are well, and no pressure, but I will absolutely read more if you write more!

anonymous · 11 December 2019 · Chapter 1: The Wanderer

Your stories are the best works of fanfiction I have ever read and have gotten me through some hard times. I would love it if you would write more! If you need beta reading or support please let us know!

Jacque · 16 May 2019 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing! I hope you will post more!

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Mathias Voorhees · 22 December 2018 · Chapter 1: The Wanderer

This is honestly just amazing. Never have I seen such a big, well written story apart from the original trilogy. I can't believe someone wrote this, this is the best fanfiction I have ever read. Thanks for proving that fanfictions can be more than incest and pedophilia like you tend to see a lot.

Tari · 17 December 2018 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

I do hope there are more chapters in the making. I really love this story.

Tari · 7 September 2018 · Chapter 24: First Lieutenant

Now that I'm retired I shall find more time to read. I do hope you continue this tail to its end. I love reading it.

wits · 13 May 2018 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

Really like this story - looking forward to the next bit, whenever it should be ready! Will compose my soul in patience with a re-read of a long and weary way, which also brilliant. Thanks for writing.

mariel91 · 17 April 2018 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

I already posted a review on fanfiction.net but I guess I just had to write one here too. All of your fanfics kindled in me the Tolkien fire and I'm rereading all of his works I have and buying the ones I don't have. I really like all your characters, canons and originals. And the way you are building a world of your own but still remaining faithful to canon and to the original works of Tolkien is incredible. I really enjoy reading and rereading you again and again. I hope that you are well, In my case I will just reread all your fics while I wait for the next chapter ;) Thank you again for your stories !

Sylphrena33 · 16 April 2018 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

I really like this. I am thoroughly enjoying this story. I love Thorongil's character, and the way you show his strength, determination, compassion, and loyalty all at once. I especially love his friendship with Minardil. I love the loyalty and love that they have for each other. I love Minardil as a character as well. He's a great OC, and I love how well developed he his, not just a flat side character. You have a lot of great OC's in this story, and I like how they're written. Great job with this story, I really like it. I think it's got a ton of potential, you should finish it! :)

Chelle · 7 January 2018 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

I just recently found your story, and wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed reading it. I hope you'll be able to finish it!

someone · 2 November 2017 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

I hope that we are going to see more of Minardil and Míriel in the future! Things seem to be getting better, as Jamon has finally had some instructions (and even better, from someone who knows how to teach well) and has found some confidence, Minardil may have started to leave the fate of his company on the battlefield to the past and found more pleasant things to think about, and Thorongil has an important mission in training green recruits up to his standard. It was a good idea to give Thorongil some doubts as to his usefulness in the city, as it is realistic that even he wouldn’t always be patient in doing his duty. It will be interesting to see how the people will react to the final duels! At least it will give everyone something new to talk about, as Minardil thought it would - and most likely annoy Denethor even more.

LisaG · 15 October 2017 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

This is such a wonderful, rich story! I sincerely hope it will eventually be completed...it would be a tragedy if not.

Kate · 8 August 2017 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

Absolutely delighted to see another chapter. Thank you for posting. I'm really enjoying how each of Thorongil's skills are slowly being discovered and used, and all with humility from him. I couldn't help but feel a chill when Aragorn is looking east and thinking of the terror that dwells there.

Larner · 2 August 2017 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

Ah, finally time to savor this tale! I rejoice that Thorongil thought to go before the magistrate so as to better help Jamon, and it appears that Minardil has managed to find a beacon of his own to lead him to physical and emotional fulfillment in his attempts to support Jamon's own marriage. At least Denethor knows now how deeply he is feared by the enemy, which must be both reassuring and capable of raising anxiety. Good enough!

Anonymous · 31 July 2017 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

Canafinwe, I was thrilled to see a continuation of this fabulous story. I was even happier to see you writing again. I hope your pleasure in writing equals my pleasure in reading your words. So very glad to see you are back. Best wishes.

Rowanfair · 30 July 2017 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

Thank you so much! I kept checking every other day lately in hope for a new chapter... vibrations must have reached you finally! ☺ I enjoyed Minardils reaction to the „wrong sister“ very much. I love these intertwining little sidesteps of yours. Looking forward to its unfolding. Jamon on the other hand appears a little to bold in his way to deliver unexpected success to his Captain General. As proud as he finally may be to have gained that knowledge after all. Anyway – can´t wait to read more…

obsidianj · 30 July 2017 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

Seems like Thorongil's teachings to Jarmon were successful. But Denethor needs to be more careful in what he asks. If the prisoner does not talk or tells fairy tales, he will blame Jarmon and that is patently wrong.

Kath · 30 July 2017 · Chapter 25: Secret Teachings

So good to have another chapter, Canfinwe. Was worried that you had had to give up Thorongil! Hope Minardil will find love and poor Jamon is released soon! Many thanks x

Tari · 10 April 2017 · Chapter 24: First Lieutenant

I have finished reading all the chapters posted. Are you going to finish this story?

Tari · 4 April 2017 · Chapter 23: None Shall Be Pleased

I have one last posted chapter to read. I do hope you will finish this story. It is so good that I must find out how it plays out. Thank you.

Andrew · 12 February 2017 · Chapter 24: First Lieutenant

I love this story please continue!

Tari · 19 January 2017 · Chapter 15: War Games

I found this story by accident and love it. I do hope you continue writing. So many of the tales I was reading have left me hanging. I wish the authors would continue writing until their stories are done.

Rowanfair · 16 January 2017 · Chapter 24: First Lieutenant

Dear Canafinwe, having commenced to re-read your wonderful stories, I pondered the reason for having become so deeply attracted and enthralled by your writing. Despite the fact that you tend to give your main character quite a hard time and labour, throughout your various pieces always remains light to be found between the lines... I admire your skill to detect some rays of light left even in the worst character or situation you portrait. Altogether I perceive the way you display your view on this enchanting world to be a celebration of true human virtues, such as friendship, loyalty, dignity, honour and finally love. A continuous general statement, that there will always be hope… A certain well known Hobbit, set into a seemingly hopeless situation, also stated this point of view in a most beautiful passage of The Professors own work. A major call to go on, even in times and places where all seems to give in to the dark. May todays torn and chaotic humanity proof able to listen and to learn! Our, presently would have turned age 125, Professor would certainly consider an outcome of that kind to be precious. Please… never stop writing!