Reviews for "The Blind and Buttonless Horseman"

Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:54 am

Hilarious story, Elfhild!

Poor bookish Khamul in a brothel...
I loved it:
"Oh, come on, Kham, 'tis time you got out and really... lived a little,"

Please, keep writing this funny story, Elfhild. I am dying to know what happened next. Wink smiley face

One question though. If the nazgul could appear to mortals in any guise, projecting images into their minds, then why would Khamul choose to look like an Easterling but not as a Gondorian? Less trouble at the bridge and no qualms at being "seen with the two fools" and recognised. Razz smiley face

Or did he simply hate to look like a Tark?

Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:18 pm

That was hilarious! I nearly fell out of my chair! ROFL smiley face

Also, we get to hear a bit more of Khamul instead of "Núménorean spawn" all the time. Not that there's anything wrong with them, those good fellows. Very Happy smiley face

I enjoyed hearing about Khamul's personality more though, as well as the looks. I also understand his relationship with Krith far more now.
I agree with Aganuzir, you should definetly continue!
Well done!

Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:36 pm

LOL!!! What a fun story! I can't wait to see the rest of it!

Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:37 pm

The undaunted Nine will be proud of you, Elfhild. Smile smiley face

They are all good fellows really, just misunderstood. Laughing smiley face

I looked over the book covers that were suggested for themes, and they were hilarious. I laughed and laughed. I wish more people had written on this comic theme.

Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:32 pm

Aganuzir,
I'm glad the story gave you a laugh. Smile smiley face

No, Khamul would never want to look like a Tark. He would rather stick out in the crowd than look like one of Numenorean blood. In the rough drafts, this was stated, but that section got culled in the final version.

Khamul,
Hmmm, methinks that you might be slightly biased in your reasons for liking the story... Laughing smiley face

Yes, Krith is one of those friends who a person likes, but at times must avoid to preserve the friendship...

Sulriel,
Thanks for the good words. Smile smiley face

Angmar,
No, I don't see why more people didn't answer the challenge. These were some other ideas that were swirling around in my head when I saw the romance novel covers:

A Little Closer to the Edge, My Love - Morbid Eowyn/Grima or Meaglin/Idril pairing that comes to a very bad end
Lord of the Hissy Fit - Feanor, most definitely. Or Sauron. Told from the eyes of the women who love them
I Married a Sissy Boy - Galadriel/Celeborn Smile smiley face

Ok, You're Taller than Me... Happy Now? - Galadriel/Gimli
Birds Like Crazy People - The saga of the eagles and the many elves, wizards and hobbits whom they always have to rescue
Under the Houseboat Fire - While Alqualonde is burning and the kin-slaying is in full swing, two elves decide to frolic under the water

Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:07 pm

Thank you for the answers, Elfhild!

Yes, I have checked out the challenge.
It is really very-very funny.

I agree, the "Blind and buttonless horseman" makes one think of the nazgul, and who is the blindest in daylight? Khamul, of course. Bravo, Elfhild!

"Lord of the hissy-fit" sounds like another nazgul story to me.

"A little closer to the edge" – Manwe and Varda on Taniquetil spring to mind. Unless it is about Gandalf and Saruman in Orthanc... or Gandalf and the Barlog on Zirak-Zigil… Nooo, too disturbing.

"Craddle robber" – Gollum of course…and a Mirkwood she-elf.

"Gimme back my shirt" - Shagrat and Gorbag, probably.

"The legend of the totally lost mountie" Beren and Lutien

"Rehab romance" – about Elves who sailed to Valinor and found love there

"The Sheriff of gay country" – Shire story.

"Thou shalt sin" – Numenor story.

"Get a room." – Rangers in Bree

"Join my cult, please" – Sauron in Numenor

Now, please, update soon, Elfhild! Laughing smiley face

Sat Sep 16, 2006 4:05 pm

This question dawned on me today, and I hope I won't be bothersome by asking it.
Why would two Numenoreans invite an Easterling to go out on a spree with them? They don't seem to get along well really, even with the whole "brotherhood" relationship. So why Khamul?
Was it perhaps that they were so besotted, they didn't mind inviting an Eastern King?
I know they are on good terms with Skri, but he's not really one to do this sort of thing. Yet neither, apparently, does Khamul.
Just a question, and you don't have to answer. Update soon! I really look forward to hearing more of this!

Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:27 am

Poor Khamul, forced to lose himself in a brothel, with girls, and booze...how I pity him! Wink smiley face

Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:26 pm

Wauu.. Great day! You have updated, Elfhild!

Vardandil... he-he!

Please don't make us wait too long to learn what happened next! I am most excited.

Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:21 am

Great fun - looking forward to the rest of this. LBJ

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