I really loved this. It's just the dramatic moment I was hoping for. I like the contrast between Lirulin being formal and restrained in public, breaking down in private, and then pulling herself together to do what she has to. Ohtar seems loyal and conscientious (and very young), and I think giving him a personal name works well.

It makes sense to me that leadership of their people would fall to Isildur's widow under such circumstances -- that's been part of my personal headcanon for a while now. I was happy to see her stepping forward as Regent and that you gave her a sister to support her. Thank you for filling my prompt!

What a good fill for the prompt!

I like the glimpses of the relationship between mother and sons.

Also, what Zdenka said.

What a painful and dramatic moment.
And I love your Lirulin: a strong woman that can control her feelings in public, but can't stop crying in private, but emerges from her rooms looking calm and cold. What a hard and difficult situation.
Lovely fic.