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| Sad But True by Ecthelion of the fountain | 15 Review(s) |
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| Haven of Stars | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 2/24/2022 |
| Woah! This story really made me think a lot. You made my opinion of Celegorm change considerably! How did it feel to write from his POV? | |
| Starlight and Moonlight | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 9/13/2018 |
| Your first language is not English? Wow! I couldn't even tell from your writing, it was so good! | |
| Starlight and Moonlight | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 9/12/2018 |
| Ugh, I am so disgusted with Celegorm right now! | |
| Rhapsody | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/6/2007 |
| *mutters* I don't want this story to end! This means that I have read all that is out there of you! But what a finale! I really like your take of Dior awaiting for them at the other side of the bridge instead of inside Menegroth. It's sad to think that all along he fled for himself, not taking the time what he truly wanted or if he knew himself. The realisation comes at a perfect time and is well written. I especially liked this bith, so true: Is it always so ironic? What you trust will betray you in the end, while what you neglect will surprise you? Or, it is all the opposite - what you trust betrays you because you think they will not betray you whatever you do, while what you neglect surprises you because in them you never have such confidence and expectation? Thoughts to ponder about, but I surely can relate (or does that make me just as cynical as Celegorm?). Another thing I want to compliment you for is how you write the passage of time, it flows and it feels very natural. I think you found the right balance in what you wanted to convey and what not. So when shall we read how Lachodir will avenge Celegorm? Is he the one who cruelly sends Dior's sons into death? I really hope to read more of you! Author Reply: Thank you so much, Rhapsody. You've been so generous with encouragement, and your comments did trigger some thoughts on my side too. I'll try my best to respond to all of your reviews, but let me start with this one, :) Celegorm is actually not my favorite character. (Fingon is my all-time favorite, but I love him so much that I cannot write about him, for no words are sufficient when it comes to the one you love.) But I'm a logical creature, and I usually look into such people, who were once high and noble but ended up with turning into villains, and wonder: how could they have fallen so low? - It's exactly the same question I made Luthien ask Celegorm when he and Curufin did that notorious attack. To me, there is always a course for the fall, and it's interesting to see why and how. With this understanding we feel truly grateful that we never allow ourselves to tread the same road. The tragedy of the Noldor is really heart wrenching. And for the House of Feanor it is even more unbearable to see. I always feel nobody from that house is negligible. Right, nobody. And thus I tried to give Celegorm more stories - probably not something he himself would like to see, but, well, may he finally learn in the Halls of Mandos that: truth might be sad, but truth is always better than lies. | |
| Rhapsody | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/6/2007 |
| This was spot on and often overlooked when people say they so dislike Fëanorians: …Cowards. You dare to call us cowards. Merely by words Curufin set so great a fear into your hearts that since then you have forsaken open battles and turned to stealth and ambush, wizardry and venomed dart. Who are indeed the cowards? And have you forgotten who fought at the borders and prevented Sauron's werewolves and beasts from crossing Talath Dirnen? Instead of appreciating our efforts to spare your lives, now you want to say we are cowards? If you are so eager to die, may the evil fire of Morgoth fall upon you all! Well put and I like the way how you play out Huan's betrayal, especially after Celegorm takes him in again when Orodreth uses the hound as a testimony. After all, Huan was influenced by Luthien and did not know his master's thoughts. Greatly explored, but I am in a hurry, off to read the next chapter! | |
| Rhapsody | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/6/2007 |
| Well, the truth had to hit him sooner or later. Even though Aredhel is solely responsible for her own actions, Celegorm's reaction to her being taken into marriage, forced in his eyes while he struggles that she might have loved Eöl willingly: that was powerful and well written. Could he have done things differently? Should he left immediately when she came to look for him? I wonder if that would have helped him or if his course of actions would have been differently? I don't know, given the way how Aredhel passed on her arrival, it all makes so sense. This is an action and emotion packed chapter and I read it twice to let it all sink in, his pride (he's a son of Fëanor after all), his reaction to the Balrogs appearing and acting like a responsible commander: simply wonderful writing. Also, being a fan of Metallica, these three chapters I kept the songs The Unforgiven (given the two variations) in the back of my mind... it just added an extra layer to it. Author Reply: I intended to make this chapter his ultimate fall. Retaliating the one who might love him no more with death (actually death might not be his intention, but he did intend to make Eol give her and her son some trouble - I suppose this trouble turned out to be bigger than he had expected); Another kinslaying in Nan Elmoth (I'm glad that you clearly picked up my intention - yes, he killed because he wished to deny the possibility that she had loved Eol). After this he did not care any more, reflected in his thoughts in the first chapter: Finrod will not be the first who dies because of me. After this, he never felt he was wrong in all his later actions. *sigh* It is his character that determined his course...and that's why the story is doomed to be no happy ending. *sigh again* Author Reply: Oh, and I do love the Black Album of Metallica. It's great. | |
| MithLuin | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/5/2007 |
| This was indeed a much more bitter revenge than throwing all the ice of Helcaraxe on him. I am curious though...did she intend it? Had she gone to Himlad seeking him for a new beginning? Will he ever know? Author Reply: Thanks, MithLuin. Like I said in reply to Rhapsody's review, I do not know if she intended it. Probably yes, but there were other things involved too. And unfortunately Celegorm would never know why she came to Himlad...or, he'd rather work out a conclusion by himself instead of asking her directly. | |
| MithLuin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/5/2007 |
Oh, this is so heart-wrenching! It hurts to see this dream, knowing what will be. It is an even greater wonder that he did not kill Eol after this.... Author Reply: Celegorm apparently worked out a 'better' solution for this problem...although I cannot say whether he was content with the result. ... | |
| Rhapsody | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/5/2007 |
| For so long he feared the unevitable, losing her to another, knowing she would marry one day, but still his heart was bound to hers. I wonder what he would rather have wanted: her throwing ice bergs at her or piercing his heart so cruelly. His reaction to Maeglin: "you should not have existed", it leave syou wondering what indeed he could have stayed her and ride home directly once he knew she was on his lands. Since I know HOME quite well and what you are referring too (although much more about Celegorm can be found in other parts of HOME), in the way you wrote Curufin so far, his reaction later on to Eöl makes a lot of sense. One sidenote, this chapter needs the touch of a beta, I noticed several points where an esl writer-mistakes pop up (being one myself makes it a lot easier to find them, it's word order, punctuation and such), so please don't feel rushed to unlock chapters in a rapid succession (although reading this story is such a treat!). This being said, if you want someone to go over it, let me know. Author Reply: Oh Rhapsody, I would be more than happy to know about those grammatical mistakes! Sometimes it is simply impossible for myself to catch them...any beta reading would be most appreciated! I could not fully explain why Aredhel went to find him. Most likely it was a mixture of feelings. Somehow I'm convinced that she did have some affection towards him, but something in him made her always keep her distance. She was conflicted too. Yikes. It's really painful to see people misunderstand and misbehave - all the trouble seems to rise there, and all they have to say is: this is what I truly want, what does it take for you to feel comfortable to grant it to me? (I just realized his courtship words were "I don't mind giving you another [oath]"... what a pity, *stunned*) | |
| Rhapsody | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/5/2007 |
| Oh my goodness, this was a good read. The dream was just so beautifully written, the meaning of the swan was so well woven into it: I immediately knew what it meant for him and why she didn't understood it. But of the end, the sundering and him feeling how Eöl claimed her (well that's my interpretation, the sudden darkness, a shield as if he was experiencing the darkness of Nan Elmoth), that was so devastating and I can only imagine, in this story what impact it will have on him and how this will determine the course of his action. I do have to admit that I would love to see the sword fight between Caranthir and Celegorm fully written, but the dialogue, observations, the conversations of the brothers: fantastic! Author Reply: The dream was the best way I could come up with at the time of writing to express some ambiguity. - Did Aredhel love him? Did she not? Why would she come? Why would she go? Not only Celegorm could not work out, - even if he could have been wiser, - but also Aredhel herself. When forced to face a feeling she might not fully understand, her choice was a simple 'no'. Just like when he was rejected he would not beg her to change her mind. These two were compatible in many ways, but they were the same stubborn and proud, and thus neither of them would step forward to explore the possibilities. - Or, she finally did try, but he misinterpreted it based on what he had known about her before. *sigh* | |