Reviews for "The Cursed Queen of Angmar"

Sat Dec 20, 2003 4:52 am

Thanks for the kind comments!

The next one should hit my poor beta sometime soon, possibly Saturday or Sunday--depending on whether or not we get inundated with visitors for Christmas.

As for the Elves--Ferion has already rewarded them. Now he just has to notify the next of kin.

Tue Dec 23, 2003 6:29 pm

I can not praise this story enough, my friend! It is indeed a gem, one of the best storys I have read in a long while and I have read alot.

From chapter one onwards you engage the reader captivating their attention and making them want to read on and on.

The most attractive thing about this story is its originality, it is unique in its plot. It is very refreshing to read a story that is unusual and that has never been attempted before. You breath life into the 2D character that was previously the Witch-King of Angmar. In your story he is intelligent, witty, wise, and posessed also of a caring, loving side that one would never dream of in a character that is perceived as being dark, ruthless and the epitome of evil. You evoke sympathy from the reader towards him because of the nature of his sad fall from grace.

Also the heroine of the story is a strong, well-written character. She shines and is totally not mary-sueish!

I have to say that my favourite character in this story is Herumor! He is a very strong and endearing character and I hope that you are merciful when writing his end!

Wave smiley face

All in all I love this story, I truly mean that! I have enjoyed it vastly and hope you write the next chapter very very soon!

I shall see the witch-king in a different light from now on every time I see the films - that is a high compliment to change a person's opinion and outlook on a character that she had previously seen as being un-interesting and 2D.

Fond Regards,

Papilio x

PS - I have to agree with my good pal Mora - Take it easy with the elves. They are my favourite inhabitants of ME and my main source of plot bunnies! Especially Erestor, Elrond, Gil-galad and Glorfindel. Twisted Evil smiley face

Thu Jan 01, 2004 3:10 pm

Thoroughly enjoying this- puts a whole new spin on the Nazgul, and I don't think I'll ever be able to see the Witch-King in the same light again. Very Happy smiley face

This fic is different, original and at points extremly touching.

Post more! Soon!

Fri Jan 02, 2004 6:11 pm

Yay for the update! It wasnt enough though... Crying or Very sad smiley face

Come on - give us more Nazgul!

I was feeling all weepy during the witchking scene in ROTK and its YOUR fault! I kept imagining him with a tragic past and lost love...

Thats a powerful gift to give your readers - congrats!

Now get us another chapter! We starving for Nazgul! Twisted Evil smiley face

Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:12 pm

Very good chapter, but I must agree with Moralanqua - it wasn't enough Smile smiley face

I think your story is still the best of all the LOTR fanfics I've read so far and I've been reading them for some time now Smile smiley face

Update soon! Smile smiley face

Sun Jan 04, 2004 3:37 am

Just got an update email and devoured the chapter like the queen did her bread, I am still hungry..... want more!!!
I aree with everyone else about the witch king in the movies, he became more than that shrill evil embodiment, I only wonder if we are supposed to hear him speak the same way as Peter Jackson has him speaking or do you have him with a different voice? OR, does he become more shrill and "raithy" (ok I made that one up) when Sauron recalls him? Just curious!

Please write more soon! It is fantastic. Ilistine

Mon Jan 05, 2004 2:12 am

First, thanks or all the lovely comments! And a hearty "Welcome" to any and all new readers.

For Papilio & Moralanqua--when I started, I was told that Ariashal is a MS because she is an OFC. And so i originally had it in the "Mary-Sue Challenge" at HASA. Then I was told she wasn't. So i put it in another Challenge. Then I was told she was. By then my response was, "That's nice!"

For Laereth & Others--I try to keep chapters to a reasonable length for reading from a computer.

Ilistine--The King doesn't sound like the hissy wraiths from the movies. Tolkien never describes his voice as anything but normal, or as normal as you would expect from a man who is 7 feet tall. My own Nazgul, Nazgul Dan, is rather softspoken--until he yells. But je's only 6'5 1/2, so maybe he's just quiet. Very Happy smiley face

Papilio--Herumor was the name Tolkien gave to the "new" Dark Lord in his sequel to LOTR. (He never got very far.) Herumor was also one of Sauron's Lieutenants in the SA, as was Fuinor. Same man? Could be.

Thu Jan 08, 2004 4:47 pm

How on arda can Ariashal be a sue? She doesnt *do* anything sueish! She is a great character but she isnt overly exploited like a sue is. In fact, IMO, its your witchking who is your masterpiece. The characterisation is very rich and realistic. You have spun him like a fine tapestry! The support characters only add to this.

Thats your talent - characterisation. It is a poweful talent, at that.

Sat Jan 10, 2004 12:18 am

That's a very kind thing to say... I am flattered...

Big Hug smiley face

The rationale about Ariashal as a Sue seemed to be this: She & a canon character are lovers. Ergo, she is a Sue.

Also, the pairing seemed to squick some folks. They can handle Legolas, Gimli & Treebeard in a 3-way, but the idea of the Witch-King as even remotely human horrifies them. Rolling Eyes smiley face

Sun Jan 11, 2004 5:51 pm

I have only just read this chapter, sorry for the delay in reviewing it for you!

I have to say again good work BUT we need more Witchking Soon smiley face

I am absolutely 100% addicted to your fine fic and can't wait to read more. Bow smiley face

Thanks for the information on Herumor - I have to say I didn't know that and I am a major canon freak (in the sense of knowing as much as I can about Tolkien as I often deviate from canon in fics).

Thanks again for your kind permission in allowing me to archive your fic! It's much appreciated! Big Hug smiley face

Papilio

---may you be blessed with many of these soon!

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