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Spoils of War (R)
by Aearwen2.

Chapters [14]
Reviews [27]
Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:23 am

Poor Inzilanî with her nightmares - and Borongil singing her feet down kinder dream paths is just how I imagine it to be.

I can imagine the shock of waking beside what looks like a very elegant corpse, too.
Revenge on the Uruk might help her - I hope it does.
 
Author's replied on Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:52 pm
Thanks for writing. Yes, waking up next to what looks like a dead man must be shocking. And as for the uruk, well... Disturbing verbal imagery ahead.
 
The Abduction of Éomer, King of Rohan (PG-13)
by Lialathuveril.

Chapters [15]
Reviews [49]
Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:25 pm

Oh my! At least he is almost trying to come clean... just not quite managing it! It is always such a pleasure to get the notification of another chapter.
 
Author's replied on Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:36 pm
Hello Wombat,
almost coming clean describes it nicely. I'm just not sure if Lothiriel will appreciate his efforts Wink smiley face

Thanks for reviewing!
Lia
 
'Til Death Do Us Part (PG-13)
by Haleth.

Chapters [46]
Reviews [55]
Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:36 am

<climbing was far more difficult now than it had been five years earlier.

Oh how I know how she feels.

<It was difficult to judge Inglor’s facial expressions for they were always muted, but he seemed to be smirking.

I have a character who believes you should never entirely trust a smirking elf... I find myself wondering what other tight spaces it is useful for!
 
Author's replied on Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:12 pm
Getting older isn't great, but it's better than the alternative. Never trust a smirking elf is very good advice. Thanks for reviewing.
 
Spoils of War (R)
by Aearwen2.

Chapters [14]
Reviews [27]
Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:27 am

I want to hug both Inzílani and Borongil for their efforts to each do the best for the other that they can,or know how. Intelligent girl to begin to learn the language. Perhaps in time, if she finally learns enough Sindarin, she can explain why the other former captives don't approve of her!

I want to hug Aerwen too - for such a good chapter to such a fascinating tale.
 
Author's replied on Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:42 am
Thanks! How did you know I like hugs? Very Happy smiley face Inzilanî is a very strong person to have survived this long, and intelligent as well. I'm glad you like her as much as I do.
 
Spoils of War (R)
by Aearwen2.

Chapters [14]
Reviews [27]
Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:37 pm

This is such a fascinating story. A friend said, about my own stories, that I write the 'fish out of water viewpoint' really well - you are most certainly doing exactly that here. I wait with trepidation the 'getting darker' that you mentioned in reply to my last comment - but also with bated breath.
 
Author's replied on Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:34 pm
I'm glad you're enjoying this. I do enjoy writing cross-cultural pieces, with an Umbari being one of those characters most don't mess with much. I think the first REAL dark chapter is the fourth one. Definitely the rating will change due to disturbing verbal imagery. Just so you know...
 
Interrupted Journeys: Journeys Out of Grief (PG)
by ellisk.

Chapters [8]
Reviews [5]
Warnings [none]
Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:27 pm

I have so enjoyed this journey, having only come to them lately. I love the image of the sunrise over the forest, what a beautiful place to finish this episode. Although I fear trouble brewing in the shape of Moralfien and her male relative...
 
Author's replied on Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:57 pm
I have been off line this week, so I am just seeing this. Sorry to be so long in replying. Thanks so much! I am glad you are enjoying the story in general and I am very glad you liked the final scene. It is an image that I really love, so I'm glad it worked for you too. I hope you continue to enjoy and thanks so much for the review!
 
'Til Death Do Us Part (PG-13)
by Haleth.

Chapters [46]
Reviews [55]
Sun Feb 21, 2010 5:54 am

How good to see this pair again. Tthis morning I know just how Haleth feels...
 
Author's replied on Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:09 pm
<i>Tthis morning I know just how Haleth feels...</i> Ooooh yeah. I know I can relate to that feeling all too well, too. Especially when everyone else in the family seems bright eyed and bushy tailed and raring to go while I just want another few hours to sleep.
 
Spoils of War (R)
by Aearwen2.

Chapters [14]
Reviews [27]
Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:53 pm

What a fascinating start - I really look forward to the next chapter.
 
Author's replied on Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:50 am
Thank you so much! This was one of my plot bunnies that turned rabid, escaped the hutch and latched onto my ankle until I gave in a wrote it. It came very hard, very fast, and was quite the journey. Be prepared for it to turn dark, however.
 
The Abduction of Éomer, King of Rohan (PG-13)
by Lialathuveril.

Chapters [15]
Reviews [49]
Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:34 pm

Oh my - I wonder when it will finally 'click'? Such fun, this tale.
 
Author's replied on Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:29 pm
Hello Wombat,
oh, it won't click for a while yet. Léona is still busy digging himself into a nice, big hole... But that means more fun for us Wink smiley face

Lia
 
The Sell-sword and the Prince. (PG-13)
by LadyBluejay.

Chapters [16]
Reviews [31]
Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:38 pm

Gosh - exciting stuff - I am most relieved to already know that Imrahil and Thorongil make it - so hopefully the rest will too.
 
Author's replied on Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:23 am
Great you find it exciting, even though we know they survive. LBJ