for Prodigal Son1h c20 Sonderistic
Even more confused by this fic at this point. The caliphate did not persecute the neoplatonists any more than the later byzantine empire did. The siege of alexandria happened 200 years before this period even occured, and the caliphate left the city's major power structures in place, which only dramatically changed after arabisation.
I get that it's a story, and I'm liking your writing but it gets to a point where making gross historical misconceptions are dangerous to other readers conceptions of both the past and present day.
From a lot of the reviews i've seen, many are praising the fact that this fic is apparently well researched, so it would be nice to include more info in your authors notes about these changes apart from just mentioning the minor change to the varangians
Even more confused by this fic at this point. The caliphate did not persecute the neoplatonists any more than the later byzantine empire did. The siege of alexandria happened 200 years before this period even occured, and the caliphate left the city's major power structures in place, which only dramatically changed after arabisation.
I get that it's a story, and I'm liking your writing but it gets to a point where making gross historical misconceptions are dangerous to other readers conceptions of both the past and present day.
From a lot of the reviews i've seen, many are praising the fact that this fic is apparently well researched, so it would be nice to include more info in your authors notes about these changes apart from just mentioning the minor change to the varangians
4h c12 Sonderistic
I am extremely confused, what is the historical period of this? Egypt was conquered by the caliphate in the 7th century, and the varangians only barely emerged in the 8th, and the library of alexandria burned the the 1st century BC?
The setting feels like this chimera of different parts of history, which I guess is fine for a piece of fiction. But it does make your soapboxing through the characters fall quite flat
I am extremely confused, what is the historical period of this? Egypt was conquered by the caliphate in the 7th century, and the varangians only barely emerged in the 8th, and the library of alexandria burned the the 1st century BC?
The setting feels like this chimera of different parts of history, which I guess is fine for a piece of fiction. But it does make your soapboxing through the characters fall quite flat
5/15 c43 Gator
I looked in to have another reread of this fic, which I found years ago and have dearly loved since, and was amazed to find you've updated! Thank you so so much for the many hours of joy I've gotten from your many MANY hours of writing! I love how you give us a look at the wider world, without losing track of the smaller scale 3 I know it's not likely but goodness I hope our friends in Alexandria escaped and are headed north; Artemisia her HUSBAND would make fascinating additions - I could almost see Martius and Gobber hitting it off, and Artemisia and the Goethi would have an interesting dynamic at the very least! Plus, as much as they're making progress, poor Hiccup surely could use a less Viking-y human to talk to lolol
As of the newest chapter ooooooooo Brunhilda knows! She'll be a very valuable ally for the gang going forward - I wonder what sort of dragon she might end up befriending; a Nightmare, maybe? Looking forward to finding out!
-NavigatorWrongway
I looked in to have another reread of this fic, which I found years ago and have dearly loved since, and was amazed to find you've updated! Thank you so so much for the many hours of joy I've gotten from your many MANY hours of writing! I love how you give us a look at the wider world, without losing track of the smaller scale 3 I know it's not likely but goodness I hope our friends in Alexandria escaped and are headed north; Artemisia her HUSBAND would make fascinating additions - I could almost see Martius and Gobber hitting it off, and Artemisia and the Goethi would have an interesting dynamic at the very least! Plus, as much as they're making progress, poor Hiccup surely could use a less Viking-y human to talk to lolol
As of the newest chapter ooooooooo Brunhilda knows! She'll be a very valuable ally for the gang going forward - I wonder what sort of dragon she might end up befriending; a Nightmare, maybe? Looking forward to finding out!
-NavigatorWrongway
5/1 c22 Cvxx
look, I like your story, but you are doing a disservice to the caliphate. They didn't burn down the Library of Alexandria; they were why we know a lot about the ancient Greeks. They translated the works and added to them
look, I like your story, but you are doing a disservice to the caliphate. They didn't burn down the Library of Alexandria; they were why we know a lot about the ancient Greeks. They translated the works and added to them
5/1 c43 tma.delaney
This has been one of the best fanfics for httyd and I hope you continue with the story. I would to see what all happens and how hiccup will reveal to Stoick. Part of my would love to see this as a silent in the night reveal with just the two of them in Haddock hall. Keep up the great work. While I wait for updates, I’m going to jump over to the trilogy you kept mentioning. Thanks again!
This has been one of the best fanfics for httyd and I hope you continue with the story. I would to see what all happens and how hiccup will reveal to Stoick. Part of my would love to see this as a silent in the night reveal with just the two of them in Haddock hall. Keep up the great work. While I wait for updates, I’m going to jump over to the trilogy you kept mentioning. Thanks again!
4/30 c25 tma.delaney
That was an amazing build-up. As I read it when Hiccup paused, what went through my mind was Hiccup saying, “I see you found my journal, m’lady.” Then zoom off.
That was an amazing build-up. As I read it when Hiccup paused, what went through my mind was Hiccup saying, “I see you found my journal, m’lady.” Then zoom off.
4/30 c15 tma.delaney
That was amazing. I know you said about being nervous but you did Hiccup complete justice.
That was amazing. I know you said about being nervous but you did Hiccup complete justice.
4/22 c11 Permanent Guest
This chapter is one that always stuck with me the most
The horrors of the dragon raids, families burning, the horrifying bloodshed. Astrid not having the heart to tell her students right now. The regrets she'll carry fir the rest if her life. You really make me understand Stoick, yelling to stop the fight and disowning his only son on the spot. The motivation of Astrid and Fishlegs to end this, everything.
When i think of this story, i see that paragraph with the burning home and the burning child in front of me. I don't think any fic truly drove the dilemma home like you do here.
The Jorgensons make the war their identity, they love the sword for its sharpness as you later put it, and so it appears there are similar people amongst the dragons. Tremendous work
This chapter is one that always stuck with me the most
The horrors of the dragon raids, families burning, the horrifying bloodshed. Astrid not having the heart to tell her students right now. The regrets she'll carry fir the rest if her life. You really make me understand Stoick, yelling to stop the fight and disowning his only son on the spot. The motivation of Astrid and Fishlegs to end this, everything.
When i think of this story, i see that paragraph with the burning home and the burning child in front of me. I don't think any fic truly drove the dilemma home like you do here.
The Jorgensons make the war their identity, they love the sword for its sharpness as you later put it, and so it appears there are similar people amongst the dragons. Tremendous work
4/20 c42 ReninRina
You know I think I’ve been reading this fic since it had 28 chapters. It makes me smile to this day and the joy on my face when I saw it was updated recently made me smile. I love this story. I love crafty fish legs and Sirnir getting to be a loyal advisor. I love how every character is coming together here and I’m excited to see what happens next, whenever it ends up written I’ll keep coming back and letting this story make me smile. So I guess thank you for keeping up with this story for over a decade :)
You know I think I’ve been reading this fic since it had 28 chapters. It makes me smile to this day and the joy on my face when I saw it was updated recently made me smile. I love this story. I love crafty fish legs and Sirnir getting to be a loyal advisor. I love how every character is coming together here and I’m excited to see what happens next, whenever it ends up written I’ll keep coming back and letting this story make me smile. So I guess thank you for keeping up with this story for over a decade :)