I'm so sorry to see this end (and by "this" I mean the entire Sons of Rohan series). I've enjoyed reading them all so much. Thanks for all your work and sharing. Long live the Rohirrim!

Author's Response: I enjoyed you comments through all the stories and I look forward to hearing what you think of the last little wrap up story that's going to post a bit later. Keep a look out for "All Things Must Pass" ~G

I am shocked and cannot believe it. Therefore it will be a very short review. But I loved it. One stone out of the way

Author's Response: You all came to despise Beridies so and I was struggling with this tale and getting a twist into it to keep things intersting so...well, the muses suggested Iexplain her rational. Glad you enjoyed it! ~G

HI there,
I had to read this chapter twice to believe she actually did that. Now that is a bold side of the little princess we haven't seen yet. I like it, I really do but I fear wht Beriedis might tell Imrahil. Knowing her, she will say it was all Eomers fault. I'll see ...

Author's Response: Yep, once Eomer broke the ice...Lothiriel jumped right on in--much like she did when she snuck out to the tavern! Yes what will Beriedis tell father,dear...*wicked laugh* you'll find out in the next chapter!

Sorry to "review" twice, but I just realized that I missed one of your replies (notifications don't seem to be working for me on this site), and I wanted to address a couple of points:

Firstly, no, you most definitely do not pack TOO much into a chapter - I just meant that I'm amazed at how much you can fit in to a (relatively) smallish chapter. I've read plenty of stories where I've wished the chapters were either shorter or longer, and you seem to have achieved a very good balance. (Of course, I've also read some stories where the chapters are 20-30 pages and I've still wanted more, but I digress.)

Secondly, as to my Beriedis Theory, I'll just go ahead and tell you what it is. If I'm wrong, oh well...I'm starting to wonder if, though I don't think one could say she's IN FAVOR of a Lothiriel/Eomer match, she might at the very least be softening in her objections to it, and that now, her outbursts and rants are designed to see how Lothiriel and Eomer respond to them. I got the distinct impression that she WANTED Lothiriel to call her on her diatribe in the Great Hall and that she might be at least a tad impressed that Eomer arranged his unsanctioned walk with the princess to be conducted more or less by Beriedis' rules.

Anyway, figured it would be better for me to share my theory now on the very off chance that I'm close. I know I rarely believe people when they say, after all has been revealed, "I KNEW it!!" :-D

Author's Response: Comment any time :) Interesting theory but you will have to wait and see... As for the walk, Eomer did not make arrangements with Gamling. That is ALL the captain's doing (for whatever reason) However, Eomer did choose the path they followed and did not take her to a secluded place. I am hoping to post more tonight or tomorrow as I am anxious to see what you think of the next part!

Soo beautiful. XD

Author's Response: Thank you! Welcome to my story :) I hope you enjoy the rest! ~G

I do not like that woman. What does she see now that does not suit her? Are they holding hands? Or did he dare to put an arm around her shoulder? Maybe he kissed her hand ...
Let that woman tell Imrahil what she wants, I guess she is going back alone =)

This gets better with each chapter and I am happy that at least one of us is making progress with her story.

Author's Response: They are together alone (at least that is what it seemed). That is not appropriate by Dol Amroth standard--that is 'their' way (which should be respected and it does not seem that it is). Keep in mind, just because Eomer invites her to stay and Lothiriel wants to, at this point, Beriedis can still insist. Only Imrahil can over rule her. More soon! Thanks for reading and commenting!

Hmmm, had to think somewhat on the last few chapters, wanting to see where they went first before letting my impulsiveness getting the better of me once again ;-) (See, I learn! :D)

Still, even after thinking some, I must admit that I have lost Beriedis. I thought she would know her ward, able to guess her reactions, and I certainly deemed her to be an intelligent woman, even though I thought her sense for politics and diplomacy somewhat lacking.
Now I must find that I really don't know what she thought she was doing. If she wanted to get Lothiriel to leave Rohan and Eomer, then she did it in the worst way possible, because now her ward will inevitably start to become more independent, which will lessen Beriedis' hold on her life and on the decision of a husband. But if she wanted to force Lothiriel into making a decision and standing her ground, then I truly never understood her before.
I guess I'll think of that some more...

I am glad though that Lothiriel finally stood up to Beriedis; as I already told you, I was wondering if she was worthy of Eomer, whom I really adore in your story. I can relate to the impulsiveness ;-)
But I am vindictive also, and Beriedis is really trying hard to get on my bad side, which will then get me to run amok within the confines of my head-cinemy quite literally. I do hope you plan something nasty for her...

Nice chapters, though ;-)

Author's Response: I love it when you think! You have effected this series more than once--thank you for making this enjoyable! You will learn Beriedis' motives soon enough and to be honest---you influenced the path I took with it. I am glad you now find Lothiriel a little more worthy of my Eomer (you are not the only one to question that--you will see) Now before things get to amok--enjoy the little update and tell me what you think...

Oh, Beriedis. I've read this chapter three times now because I'm not quite sure how to take her outburst or its motivations. It will be interesting to see what comes of it. As for Lothiriel, speaking as the world's most non-confrontational person, it's nice to see she may be about to stand up for herself. I envy that.

Hope real life is a good kind of hectic. I have no problem waiting for updates as long as I know there will be some eventually.

Author's Response: So you seek to better understand Beriedis' rational---good! And I am like you in that I perfer to suck things up than have a confontation...although the confidence often comes with age and I am more willing now to speak up than I was when I was younger. It is something we all must learn to deal with and yes, sometimes we must be confrontational--Lothiriel is about the get quite the lesson. I have just sent the last chapters to my beta so while there might be some days between posting, the story and series does have an end. Thanks again! ~G

You are lucky. There are so many possibilities playing through in my mind that I still have hope and do not want to throttle you. Maybe Beriedis is a bit convinced, after all she was disappointed when she left.
I also like the idea of Gamling bargin into their rooms but I think then the chances are completely gone.
We'll see ...

Author's Response: The last 2 paragraphs came after the fact--on a suggestion my beta made--and I like it. Very Gamling! As for Beriedis and her reaction...Lothiriel did leave with her and said not a word so she may not be as disappointed with Eomer as you might think... Oh this will be fun.....

Sorry, I was quite busy as of late, but now I have a little bit time, so ...

I'm glad that at least Gamling seems to keep hold of his senses, that is indeed a rather sensible suggestion he made ... in that rather eccentric way of his ;-)
But I don't know: there are some issues that Eomer simply won't be able to eradicate ever: the deep rooting superiority Beriedis feels over the Rohirrim and the fact that Rohan is probably too far away for either Beriedis' or Imrahil's comfort; it is safe to assume they will want to keep Lothiriel close.
It is comforting to know from the first chapter that somehow he will be able to convince her in the near future, but right now I don't know how he will manage that.

To put it candidly: I'm beginning to wonder if Lothiriel is worth all the trouble... having Eomer agitated for months without end over her - poor Eomer. And furhtermore the desperate obsession of his seems to be rather one-sided, but maybe that's not fair to say as we didn't see much of Lothiriel lately. Don't get me wrong, she is a sweet young lady, but it just seems to me that Eomer is already giving up so much of his pride for her and after all he's been through I would have wished him a strong woman who knows what she wants and is willing to fight for it; Someone rather like the blacksmith's daughter or Arathea.
So far he does all the work and goes through all the trouble while she safely follows Beriedis' lead. I know of course that her upbringing is not her fault and that it is not easy to break out for her, but I can't see Eomer being happy for all his life with someone who can't stand his/her own ground.

Therefore I really hope that Lothiriel will prove herself worthy of Eomer in turn (god, isn't it weird that I feel protective of a *fictional* character? Something's definitely wrong with me ;-) ) and that Eomer will find a way to prove himself to Beriedis without giving up what and who he *is*: proud, loyal, stubborn, honorable, clever and hot-tempered and utterly lovable ;-)

Author's Response: I am so glad that my stories ivoke thoughts! You are the first to mention how onesided the relationship seems and you are right--we do not see much from Lothiriel's perspective...does she tell Beriedis in private how she feels? Does she feel as strongly for Eomer as he does for her? Yes, they will get together (they are a cannon pair) but when and how...all valid questions! The answer will come soon but not before Beriedis really pushes the envelope! Hang tight...there will be an update soon as I now have several chapters back from my awesom beta and only a few left to write before this is finished!