[ghettoelleth]

I was wondering if anyone know of a fic that expands on the friendship between Cirion and Eorl? I have always loved the story of how Gladdy protected the Eotheod as they rode past Dol Guldur on their way to aid Gondor against the Balchoth. I also love what follows the battle, how Cirion tells Eorl that he must return home and to meet him in thirty days. The clearing of the path is so touching when you learn that Cirion has not been there since the passing of his father. The learning that Elendil did indeed have a resting place and the previous and then new oaths sworn, each after the fashion of their own people. I was stunned when Cirion recited his oath in Quenya, as well.

This is a snippet from UT regarding the bond between the two:

"But beyond wisdom and policy both Cirion and Eorl were moved at that time by the great friendship that bound their peoples together, and by the love that was between them as true men. On the part of Cirion the love was that of a wise father, old in the cares of the world, for a son in strength and hope of his youth; while in Cirion Eorl saw the highest and noblest man of the world that he knew, and the wisest, on whom sat the majesty of the Kings of Men of long ago."

When I read these pages, it gave a whole new meaning to the lighting of the beacons. The power of the oaths behind the promise that this act evoked is amazing and really brings home the reason why it was such a big deal to Theoden, even though he felt no obligation to Denethor.

So, someone get right on this, would you please?

[SpaceWeavil]

I've never seen a fic on that, although something at the back of my mind is saying Nancy might have written a story on Cirion and Eorl, or a drabble. I might be making that up though.

Closest I came was a reference to Elendil's resting place in 'Alliance', I think, but I read that passage to do the research for that little section and I loved the story.

Be interested to see a fic tackle this.

SW

[ghettoelleth]

How would you tackle this, Speesh? I was thinking maybe a Frank Capra sort of approach. Make Cirion, George and Gondor the B&L?

Instead of Zuzu's petals, he could have Adrahil's lembas crumbs. Huh? Huh?

[SpaceWeavil]

[SpaceWeavil]

Ah, strike that. I know exactly how I would tackle this...

[ghettoelleth]

I like the idea of Theoden's motivations coming from that, so that'd be a nice angle to tackle it from maybe.
Yeah, but way too easy, we're braver than that.

But then it'd also be nice to see a fic with Cirion and Eorl themselves, even a wee short piece just focussing on the relationship, a little discussion or something like that.

Bring Adrahil, Hallas and Eomund, (the captain, not Eomer's daddy), into the mix as well and do a buddy movie, or a heist-like theme. That would be so cool. Heat, Middle Earth style. Where's the f*&^in' VAN! man...

Steal the Nazgul's payroll, the Stone of Orthanc, something like that, very black knit watchcap ops, hehe.

[SpaceWeavil]

[ghettoelleth]

LMAO, Who is Kaiser Ecthelion ?????

[Rhapsody]

Why am I reading this thread Go go away, foul

Doesn't the appendices has something about this as well? I am just wondering. There are so many ways to tackle this bunny, it can be told as a hero story at Meduseld...

No. I am saying firmly no.

But it is Rohan and Gondor history.. Two for the price of one, how can you refuse?

NO! Go away bunny.

But I am cute and fluffy. I promise to be short and you want to write how the red arrow tradition came into being

No, I am cooking a baby as well and have other demanding bunnies that needs to be feed before they run rampage in my head.

*pulls her xmas hat over her eyes and ears to curl up in a corner*

[NancyBrooke]

I did a very brief piece mentioning Cirion listening for horns from the north, but not a full story, and it was only a mention.

Still, worth the read:

http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=363

[LadyofRohan]

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