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May the Valar Protect Them  by Nilmandra 1 Review(s)
rgbjReviewed Chapter: 7 on 1/7/2004
Balak fears them as well he should. At least he can't kill them to get rid of the problem. But he won't set them free so he will sell them as slaves. Too much pride to admit he has made a mistake. And yes his actions will definitely hurt his village in the long run. He will let someone else decide what to do. Works for me.
What a choice set before Thathiel. How do you decide when it is time to give up hope and make the choice of Mandos' Halls? One would have to be so very desperate. So she chooses life. Good choice, hope over despair.
In the village they are like wild animals on exhibit. Can you imagine a life of such total isolation? The elves must be like world travelers compared to the villagers.
Ban knew what he should do but let pride cause him to act on the elves outward appearances so he hardened his heart and showed them no mercy. Not a wise move to make.
Well this trip will not be a walk in the park for the rescue team. They have had a run in with orcs already. This will be a long long rescue.
At least the elves have a roof over their heads and some privacy. They can get cleaned up and make plans. Tathiel also needs to set the elleth's mind at ease over the death of the Queen and Alagos. In a small close knit community like the woodland realm everyone would pretty much know everyone else so each one who fell or left would be known at least a little by everyone. They need to recoup their energy for what lies ahead. Escaping so they don't get made into slaves.

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