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Fiondil's Tapestry by Fiondil	6 Review(s)
Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 4/8/2009
It is difficult to imagine what the Noldor felt when they realised they had been betrayed; it's such a terrible experience! And I guess for the sons of Finwë it was double hard, as Fëanor was their brother, even if only half-brother. And knowing Elenwë was right that she would not reach Beleriand doesn't help, either. Author Reply: Yes, it is difficult to imagine what they must have felt, especially for Nolofinwë. And of course Elenwë was not the only one who didn't make it to Beleriand.

Sunny	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 4/5/2009
”There was a steel in his voice that they had never heard before and his children and his brother’s children stared at him in wonder. They could see the anger burning in his eyes, anger and something else: the bitter pain of knowing oneself betrayed.” This just sums up this whole story, and hints at the leader Ñolofinwë is starting to develop into. An excellent portrait! And now I just _have_ to go and read French Pony’s _To Save the Whole_! Author Reply: Thanks, Sunny. I'm glad you liked this one. Ñolofinwë is indeed shaping up to being the leader these people need as well as eventually becoming High King of the Noldor in Exile.

Sitara	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 4/5/2009
I suppose you already know what I'm going to say, so I may well spare you the bother to actually read this. "grin" However, I will agree with other people who reviewed earlier and I'll say that you captured very well the suffering and anger of the Noldor from Fingolfin' and Finrod's hosts, along with the cold freezing them on the shores of Araman. But, as well as these things, you captured a thing often ignored in this fandom. They had then to make a choice. Each of them. Before ordering the burning of the ships at Losgar, Feanor did say more than that part concerning some useless baggages, which he didn't count as a loss. "Let them whine their way back to the cages of the Valar!" had he said. The rest of the Noldor weren't left to die on these shores. They were left to choose: to go further down the rebellious path wrought by Feanor's folly and despair or to turn away and face the real issue: they too had been touched by Melkor's darkness and Turgon's words are the best proof of it, from my point of view. I don't believe that the Valar or anything else, save their own will, prevented them from returning to Aman, as Finarfin had done after hearing the Doom of Mandos. Their most powerful reason seems to be the fact that they too had taken part in the fight over the ships at Alqualonde and they feared they'll be judged as Kinslayers by the Valar. I'll spare you a very long rant, and I'll say this only proved that they had the same twisted perception about the Valar and this was not entirely (if at all) Feanor's doing. Yes, Feanor did betray his kin, and I do know that they were for him, since Finwe's death, only a means to an end. Troublesome tools must be discarded, even if they could have proven useful in the long run! But, at the same time, he too was a means to an end for some Noldor folk. "looking pointedly towards Nerwen Artanis" And, regardless of what Feanor did or did not in his criminal foolishness, ultimately they have chosen their own fate. There, on the shores of Araman, Fingolfin faced his options: to attempt crossing the Helcaraxe and most likely with many losses, or to return in shame to Valinor, which was expected of him to do. He and all of them had then made their decision. Therefore, I suggest them to think a little about their own part in the doom that befell them each, before cursing Feanor's name. They may discover that they should curse their own names as well, along with Feanor's. I cannot end this without a word for someone whose deeds are indeed worthy to be praised in songs until the end of Arda. Fingon, who, without knowing that Maedhros remained true to their friendship, had dared to defy Morgoth on his territory for saving his otorno. Despite the hurt of Feanor's betrayal, despite the loss and suffering on the Grinding Ice, despite the hatred between the Houses and the obvious dissaproval of his own family , Fingon has set out for Thangorodrim in order to save Maedhros and this fact is not only truly moving, but also the proof that, even then, still it was hope. I'm far from being over, but I believe I've ranted enough for today. Ahem...and, since Easter is fast approaching, I was wondering...perhaps your Muse would whisper you something appropriate for the oportunity? "puppy eyes" Author Reply: It's easy enough for people to blame Fëanor for all their woes at this point in time. Certainly, this was a moment of decision for them all. They could have turned back, but the shock of his half-brother's treachery has spurred Ñolofinwë on and the others will follow. The friendship between Fingon and Maedhros is a moving one and Fingon's search for Maedhros has to be one of the shining moments of the history of Arda. As for Easter.... well, the next prompt fic has nothing to do with it, but perhaps you will find it appropriate nonetheless as its title is "WONDER: Oira Cala" (Eternal Light). It is at least a more cheerful story than this one. grin

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 4/4/2009
A horrible time, as these, held by an oath that was not even theirs and drawn to the mortal lands by pride and ambition and hatred of Morgoth realize they've been truly betrayed by their own. Feanor has so much to answer for! Author Reply: Caught in a web of deceit (Melkor) and anger (Fëanor), the Noldor here have begun to understand the full meaning of the Doom that is theirs and that they have yet to drink its bitter dregs. Yet, for all the tragedy that follows, there was also true heroism and something good came of it in the end.

ellie	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 4/3/2009
Wow! How cold, bitter and sad. You captured their suffering and their betrayal very well. Well done! Author Reply: Thanks, ellie. I'm glad to know that you think I captured their suffering and betrayal so well. a cold, bitter and sad tale indeed, and while they eventually left the cold behind, bitterness and sadness would always follow them right to the end.

6336	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 4/3/2009
I am trying to imagine just what was going through Feanor's mind at this time, what made him distroy the ships? Did he hate his brother that much? I get the impression that Finderato had an idea of what his uncle was planning! Namo is right, Feanor has much to answer for! More please, Lynda Author Reply: In the "Silmarillion" it is said that Fëanor laughed as one fey when his son Maedhros asks him which ships and rowers would be sent back for the others and who would they bear back first. Fëanor declares that he will send back none of the ships, stating that what he left behind he counted as no loss; needless baggage on the road, and then orders the ships to be burned. He was definitely insane by then I think as his later actions proved. He has indeed much to answer for.

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