Penname: Dunedain ranger of the North [Contact] Real name: Josh
Member Since: 22/12/08
Membership status: Member
Bio:
I found this picture online(cool huh!)

Sorry guys that I haven't been on here lately, I have been working on some fan fics on Fanfiction.net. i have been working on my Redwall Fan Fiction, Friends Till the End, and I have been working on other which consist of PotC, Halo, Avatar(don't ask was just interested), and Jurassic Park. So again sorry that I haven't updated in a while! Oh and before I forget, I now have a new challenge called the New companions, take a look and see what you think!


19 years old, and proud of it. He has just started to write this winter and he has found out it can be alot of fun. so far he has only written 6 stories and he keeps them updated as best as he can, or when his little brother isn't on the computer. He is an avid Civil War buff and he is writing a second story that has to do with that topic. His favorite animals are horses and dogs. He thanks those who have reviewed his stories and he likes the feedback.He says thanks

D.R.O.T.N or Dune

P.S. I have added new chapters to both my stories, Please Review!!

Oh and his most favorite fellow authors and reviewers are Kit Otter, Ar-feiniel, Shadow Maiden, Origo, Karlmir Stonewain and many others (Sorry if I misspelled any names), Read some of their great work :)

Oh and I have just added a challenge, check under book-verse and movie-verse and The Fellowship as the characters!

Favorite Things:
Favorite Book Series:
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Redwall series
Gods and Generals, Killer Angels, and Last Full Measure
Halo series

Favorite Authors:
Michael and Jeff Shaara
Clive Cussler
Louis L'Amour
Brian Jacgues

Favorite Movies:
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Sahara
Wind Talkers
Saving Private Ryan
Red vs Blue
Narnia(Both Movies)
Transformers
Kingdom of Heaven
Hot Fuzz
Gods and Ganerals
Gettysburg
O' Brother Where Art Thou!
National Treasure(Both)
Firefly(TV series)
Serenity


Favorite Hobbies:
Civil War
LOTR Fan Fictions
Redwall Fan Fictions

Favorite quotes from movies:
"Hail, Caesar, we who are about to die, salute you!"
-Joshua Chamberlain, from Gods and Generals

"If you build it, he will come!"
-voice, from Field of Dreams

"Nothing Gold can Stay!"
-Ponyboy's poem, from Outsiders

"This is where they fought the battle of Gettysburg. Fifty thousand men died right here on this field, fighting the same fight that we are still fighting among ourselves today. This green field right here, painted red, bubblin' with the blood of young boys. Smoke and hot lead pouring right through their bodies. Listen to their souls, men. I killed my brother with malice in my heart. Hatred destroyed my family. You listen, and you take a lesson from the dead. If we don't come together right now on this hallowed ground, we too will be destroyed, just like they were. I don't care if you like each other of not, but you will respect each other. And maybe . . . I don't know, maybe we'll learn to play this game like men."
-Coach Boone, Remember the Titans

"I have here a very old letter, written to a Mrs. Bixby in Boston. "Dear Madam: I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant-General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln.""
-letter from Saving Private Ryan

"You're not gonna die...nobody else is gonna die. We're gonna make it out of this!"
-Joe Enders, Windtalkers

"His name was Joe Enders, from south Philadelphia. He was a fierce warrior, a good marine. If you ever tell a story about him George...Say he was my friend!"
-Ben Yahzee, Windtalkers

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Every Day by Traveller Rated: PG [Reviews - 22]
Summary: The Hobbits proceed to travel down the path of hope, but the road to recovery is long and painful. When Diamond is called to follow her dreams, Merry must help Pippin through his long and difficult ordeal. The sequel to "Of Magic and Friendship" and Book II in The Travellers series.
Categories: Book-verse, Movie-verse
Characters: Diamond Took, Elanor Gamgee, Estella Brandybuck, Faramir Took, Frodo, Goldilocks Gamgee, Merry, Original Character, Pimpernel Took, Pippin, Rosie, Sam
Genres: Angst, Drama
Warnings: None
Series: The Travellers
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 71024 Read Count: 8519
[Report This] Published: 26/01/09 Updated: 01/12/09
Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 26/01/09 Title: Chapter 1: Then I Did

I have one thing to say to you..."Life Is A Highway". Man Rascal Flats is one of my favorite bands! I have a question, is this before or after the War of the Ring? all I want to know. I also have another question, would you like to do a challenge? If not I would understand
Nice job on the story so far, keep up the good work:)

D.R.O.T.N.
(Dunedain Ranger of the North)

Author's Response: Yay, another Rascal Flatts fan!!!! You'd think that there would be more country fans in Southeastern North Carolina, but they are precious few at my school... I love "Life is a Highway", but my absolute favorite Rascal Flatts song and favorite song ever is "Where You Are". This story takes place after the War of the Ring. Frodo has been to Valinor but decided to return to Middle Earth. For this to make more since, read my first story, "Of Magic and Friendship"- it is the prequel to this story. This story begins exactly a week after that one finishes, so reading it would probably clear up a lot of your questions. I might be interested in doing a challenge, depending on what it is and how much time I have (very busy schedule!). Thanks for your comments and keeping R&Ring! -Traveller

The Ottyssey by Kitt Otter Rated: PG-13 [Reviews - 57]
Summary: After a freak accident involving a tongue and a voltmeter, I find myself facedown in Arda dirt in the body of a water-weasel. With nothing better to do, I take on the burden of making the Fellowship’s lives miserable.
Categories: Book-verse
Characters: Aragorn, Bill the Pony, Boromir, Frodo, Galdor, Gandalf / Olorin, Gimli, Legolas, Merry, Pippin, Sam, Sauron, Ulmo
Genres: Action/Adventure, Humor
Warnings: AU (alternate universe)
Challenges: Animal Transformations
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 33793 Read Count: 12127
[Report This] Published: 29/01/09 Updated: 16/11/09
Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 29/01/09 Title: Chapter 1: Raise Hands: Who Else Has Days Like This?

Good! I like it, Kitt. I can't wait to read more! Thanks for doing my challenge!
D.R.O.T.N.

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 29/01/09 Title: Chapter 1: Raise Hands: Who Else Has Days Like This?

Oh, hey, I also forgot to mention that I have seen a real live, wild, river otter! No lie! I was boating with my grandparents down a canal in Florida, and an otter jumped and dove back into the water, I wont lie and say it didn't surprise me, I screamed(Kinda wierd for a guy, but, hey, I was freaked out!), it then came back to the surface and swam with its head above the water! I really like it that you decided to use your favorite animal character in this story!
Thanks again for accepting my challenge!

D.R.O.T.N.

P.S.: if it is easier, call me Dune

Author's Response: : Oh my gosh, Dune! I'm so jealous! All the times I ever went to a zoo, they either had no otters or the otter exhibit was closed. I live by a creek and my brothers were swearing they saw some sort of mammal in it. I was so excited... I went out every day looking for it... if it was an otter, I was just going to die. And then what? I finally caught a glimpse of it: brown, furry, but the tail... was a rat's. It was a water rat. MAJOR disappointment. Where I live all otters are supposedly wiped out since the 1800's. Hmm. Well, thanks so much for reading – and coming up with the idea in the first place! : D

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 06/02/09 Title: Chapter 2: Important Stuff Happens Here

Ok, when you said Humorous, I thought a little, but wow! This is alot! Poor Sam, I hope he still comes after Frodo! Nice job and keep up the good work

Dune

Author's Response: I do feel sooo guilty about Sam. (Heehee; yes, he may just come after Sam. But that’s supposed to be an unguessable secret). Wow, you still think it’s funny? *claps hands* Because I thought I was a little overblown. I’ll keep going to the end. It’s weird (for me), but I actually know how I’m going to end this… so filling in the blanks shouldn’t be TOO tough. Thanks again for the idea! : )

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 08/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Raise Hands: Who Else Has Days Like This?

Hey, I didn't know it was General Ulysses S Grants birthday! Oh yah, Kitt, when my dad was in the navy he was on a submarine, and-guess what-it was called the USS Grant! talk about coincidence! Keep up the good work on the story!

Dune

Author's Response: Awesome! He was on a submarine? My grandpa during WW2 was on the battleship Champaign, which isn’t quite as cool a name as USS Grant... I've been inside submarines in museums and in Charleston, SC. Talk about claustrophobic! But those were older types; I guess the more modern subs aren't as crowded as the WW2 ones? -Kitt : )

How I Came To Be Ar-feiniel by Ar-feiniel Rated: G [Reviews - 11]
Summary: A rather uninterestingly boring essay on why I choose "Ar-feiniel" as my penname and a response to Karlmir Stonewain's Challenge, "What's in a Name?"
Categories: Off Topic
Characters: None
Genres: Essay
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 806 Read Count: 886
[Report This] Published: 01/02/09 Updated: 01/02/09
Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 01/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Nothing's in my Name...

So that is how you got your nickname! I was wondering about that! nice:)

Dune

Author's Response: Tee hee, thanks. I hoped *someone* would wonder why. I know Van (my brother) did. As a response to your author's response to my recent review, I need to do reach for the animal my character is turning into and what scene I want to poof them into. I want to make sure I get everything semi-right. Staying Book-verse is hard. And I know that Max was there all along, Sil just gets to be called Max again. So, YAY. Hey, I saw your Bio picture. Awesome! (I also remember this Fact from reading your bio) Fun Fact: Did you know that the answer “Saving Private Ryan” saved me in a Double Jeopardy in a Jeopardy game at school? None of the boys thought I knew the answer. Which, I totally proved them wrong. *Smirks*

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 01/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Nothing's in my Name...

Hey, Saving Private Ryan is one of my favorite movies, I just forgot to write it down! Yah that picture is the picture of the Rangers from the computer game Battle For Middle Earth II. It is my favorite computer game. I want to ask, um, what animal are you going to do? I just want to know, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to!
Dune

Author's Response: Oh yeah, I remember Battle for Middle-earth II. You just reminded me that I have yet to finish it. I got just past the Defending Dale part. Ugh, that level was hard. I’m not used to playing with Dwarves – I only play with Elves when it comes to those types of games. Right, I should play that again. It’s one of my favorites too. Hmm… getting a bit curious are we? I’ll give you a hint. Thorondor… *Grins evilly* I’ll let that pester you.

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 01/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Nothing's in my Name...

Oh that sounds like a great idea, and I figured it out(Grins suspiciously) I won't say how I figured it would be an, Hurumeaglemmff!(clears throat) sorry had to cough! My name, Joshua, means God saves and its Elvish translation is, Eruedraith! Man why do elvish names have to be so long! Can't wait to read your story, I hope it is soon!

Namearie(I probably spelled that wrong)
Dune

Author's Response: Don’t worry, I spell “Namárië (That’s how you spell it)” right but say it wrong. I say it like (Na-mar-eh) when it’s (Na-mar-ee-eh). Stupid Elvish i’s. Always get me. Actually, I pronounce nearly everything in Elvish wrong. Mostly names (so don’t ask me to start calling you Eruedraith). Honestly, who pronounces Fëanor wrong? *Shakes head sadly* Thanks, I thought it was a good idea too! *Repress laugh, bites lip, and tries to look serious (unsuccessfully)* Coming down with a bit of a cold, Dune? I hope I didn’t give mine to you. Okie, I’ll try to type it out within the week. I’m really gonna try to have it done by next weekend – that is if School decides to be nice to me. I doubt it. I don’t want to get your hopes up to high, it might ubersuck. But the idea is definitely creative, I can tell you that. I just can’t write it out right. I hate that. Oh well. I’ll try my best!

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 02/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Nothing's in my Name...

Nah, don't worry, Dune is fine! And hey, I can wait till you post the story so, don't worry if you can't put it up this week. (Smiles) and don't worry, I didn't catch the cold from you, I caught it from Shawn (feels tap on shoulder and turns head) um (swallows) did I say Shawn, I meant to say Alex. (feels someone staring at him and turns head) oh high Alex didn't see you there, um (Turns to face Fei) gotta run, speak with you soon!

Dune

Author's Response: Okay, good. I didn’t want to keep typing it either. I don’t even like typing my own penname! Whenever I say Dune, it reminds me of that Movie… and those books I keep forgetting to put upstairs. Hmm… that reminds me! Thanks, I didn’t want to be rude or anything by saying that it might be a wait, I hate letting people down. Or saying No. Or keeping them waiting… that’s why I try to review as fast as possible; honestly, I feel terrible if I don’t. This is going to be a stretch for me and I honestly don’t think it will turn out to gut (hee hee, I love German). I’m really sorry if it doesn’t! But, it’s the thought that counts, right? (*Turns to Alex and Shawn who are still glaring at Dune* Hey, hey -- no picking on Dune today, that’s my job!)

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 03/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Nothing's in my Name...

Yah only she can p-Hey wait a minute!(glares at Fei for a short time)Ha Ha, very funny(laughs for real) Ok, now where were we, oh yes! Yes it is really the thought that counts! I am still looking forward to reading it still!(Turns to Alex and Shawn) sorry guys had to blame some one, right? Ok, well I would like to let you know, Fei, that I have updated my Second Ranger story, I think you will like it!

I salute you, my lady
Dune

Author's Response: *Does Elf salute thingy*And I you milord. Ha Ha! I got you! *Innocently glares back* Okay good, I was beginning to worry. I mean, there will we some suspense, a cliffhanger ending, a Vala, and some animal chasings. So… (Turns to Alex, who is holding a mini chalk board in his hand, “Fei: I | Dune: 0” is written on it.) Aha! I’m in the lead. But will I be leading for long…? Awesome! I’ll read it as soon as I can. *Does Elf salute thingy again* Peace!

Not Quite a Dream. by meerkatalex Rated: PG-13 [Reviews - 13]
Summary: Alex finds himself in Middle-Earth, but isn't exactly... Human?! Response to the challenge 'Animal Transformations' by Dunedain ranger of the North.
Categories: Movie-verse
Characters: The Fellowship
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, General, Humor
Warnings: AU (alternate universe), Violence
Challenges: Animal Transformations
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 1322 Read Count: 2981
[Report This] Published: 05/02/09 Updated: 16/02/09
Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 05/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Thank you! Thank you! I am glad some one else is finally doing my challenge! I will keep reading this as soon as you write more!

Dune

Author's Response: The challenge instantly appealed to me and I think it's very interesting! I will update as soon as I can! Thank you for reviewing - meerkatalex

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 05/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I am glad you find my challenge to your liking. I decided to do Gimli, because no one ever has Gimli find anyone, only Aragorn, Legolas, Boromir, and Glorfindel. Please read The Wolf's second chapter and see what you think! Thanks again!

Dune

P.S.: neat name! one of the character's in my other stories is named Alex as well, please read them and see what you think!

Author's Response: Yeah, I notice that a lot in fics. People write about the Three Hunters, but then they nudge Gimli to one side whilst they describe Aragorn's tracking skills and Legolas's brilliant site and his handsomeness, and then Gimli seems to be left out. That kinds of dissapoints me. Anyway, I'm glad you reviewed again, and I will look at the second chapter - I like the name Alex too. My pen-name gives that away. :-) Thanks again for reviewing! - meerkatalex

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 07/02/09 Title: Chapter 2: What is it?

Whoowee! Now that is what I am talking about! A ring-tailed Lemur, very nice, Meerkat very nice!! Now can he talk, because I want to know is if that is why same ran away? Good job, just one suggestion, some people like me like to read longer chapters so, just thought I would let you know that. Keep up the good work! I will be waiting for more!

Dune

Author's Response: Heehee. I can imagine you reading the story and then saying that! lol! Alex will not be able to talk at the moment; he thinks to himself, but Sam was so surprised at seeing such an animal; that's why he ran away! I know about the shortness of chapters, thank you for pointing it out! I will try to update when I can, but if the chapters are longer then they'll take longer to write! However I will try and add chapters when I can, and make them longer! Thank you for your suggestion, for reading, and for reviewing! :-) meerkatalex

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 16/02/09 Title: Chapter 3: Names

Fluffy! Hahahahahahahaha! His new name is Fluffy.

Harry Potter:

Hagard: Who told you about fluffy?

Ron: Fluffy?

Hermiony: That thing has a name?

You get the point! Going good, so keep it up. Oh and by the way, I updated the Minotaur.

Dune

Author's Response: I am now rolling around laughing like a lunatic. *Phew, calming down*. Thanks for the review, and I'll look at the story in a bit! - meerkatalex

Ashanti by evenstar_17 Rated: G [Reviews - 18]
Summary: Response to Dunadan ranger of the North
Animal Transformation. It's a dog story. DISCONTINUED
Categories: Movie-verse
Characters: The Fellowship
Genres: General
Warnings: None
Challenges: Animal Transformations
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 4488 Read Count: 7269
[Report This] Published: 10/02/09 Updated: 10/09/11
Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 11/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Whoo-doggy! Now this is sounding like a good story! I thank you for doing my challenge! This is very interesting! I have also did my own Challenge, the story is called The Wolf, if you want to read it! keep up the good work on this story!

Farewell,
Dune

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 11/02/09 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Ok, one question! Where is she? Lothlorien? I have atip for you, if you are going to mention a door closing, you might want to mention first that she is inside a room! (laughs) I was a little confused by this chapter! Its good that you are starting out with short chapters but some long ones would be nice! Not to long, just a little longer. Oh and one more question, is this Gandalf the Grey or White? Keep up the good work and thanks again for working on my challenge!

Dune

PS: Nice choice of dog, a husky looks almost like a wolf!

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 13/03/09 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Good chapter, short but good! So, question, is he Gandalf the Grey or Gandalf the White? All I want to know! Oh, and thanks again for doing my challenge!

Dune

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 13/03/09 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Ok, well, I guess the second chapter answered my question, about him being Gandalf the White! so I take it he is going to Fangorn to meet the Fellowship? I wonder what they will think of Ashanti?

Dune

P.S: Ashanti is a really beautiful name, how did you come up with it? Hope you update soon, can't wait to read next chapter!

Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 21/04/09 Title: Chapter 5: The Elf

Did Shadowfax just-that was a joke! He made a joke, hahahahahaha! Liked this chapter please continue!
Dune

A Helping Hand, or a Hindering Hand? by meerkatalex Rated: PG-13 [Reviews - 3]
Summary: A story about Wainrider, a fellow reviewer. He's a man in Middle-Earth, and wishes to accompany Frodo on the quest? Is he helping or hindering Frodo?
Categories: Movie-verse
Characters: The Fellowship
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, General, Other, Tragedy
Warnings: AU (alternate universe), Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 848 Read Count: 1309
[Report This] Published: 10/02/09 Updated: 10/02/09
Reviewer: Dunedain ranger of the North Signed
Date: 10/02/09 Title: Chapter 1: Wainrider

Good start to a great tale! Wainrider? a suspicious name, is he good or evil? no one knows! (Laughs) I like your style! You've got me hooked! I wonder what the star on his hand means, hmm...!

Dune

PS: How is your other story coming along?

Author's Response: Other story meaning my animal transformation story? Yes, it's going fine. I may post a new chapter tonight, depends if I get round to it. The star on his hand will not be discussed until an inquisitive Pippin gets even more inquisitive than normal! :-) Glad you like it, keep tuned! meerkatalex