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| History Lessons: The Third Age by Nilmandra | 25 Review(s) |
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| SurgicalSteel | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 4/22/2006 |
| This was just lovely - Elrond having to learn all over again how to guard his thoughts, his children realizing his weakness with the loss of Vilya's power. Just wonderful, I really enjoyed this! Author Reply: I had really looked forward to writing this end, because I thought it must take great grace and humility to end well and then leave the fruits to others. The Ringbearers have much in common. I am looking forward to writing the next part, in Minas Tirith. | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 4/22/2006 |
| How nice to come home from work and find an update! Elrond's reaction to the destruction of the Ring was profound. It must have been a terrifying time for those with him - if he awoke, would he be in his own mind? Or would Sauron have claimed him? The swift deterioration in his powers and well-being make it very clear why he had to sail. I always felt that part of Elrond's reason to make Arwen and Aragorn wait until he claimed the throne was because he did not think Aragorn worthy of her. I think Elladan got it right. Jay Author Reply: Clearly a few other folks thought this as well! And likely it was both.. I can see Aragorn needing to wait for the fulfilment, but I can also see the worthy part. Unfortunately, the peredhil is a bit crabby right now and Elladan walked right into it. | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 4/22/2006 |
| The spirit of Tolkien clearly resideds within you. Author Reply: I take that as a huge compliment! Thank you. I hope it fits in with his world! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 4/22/2006 |
| Elrond returned the smile, but he could force it to last only a moment. There were no words to describe the emptiness and loss in his heart. He had wielded Vilya for so long, it was so entwined with his own innate power – indeed, had exceeded it – that he felt as if his heart were shredded, flayed, and the wounds that had been left behind could not be stitched closed, nor were the gaps small enough or few enough to simply be rewoven. Healing would take time. A very long time. What a perfect description of his loss and longing -- and also that of Frodo's. This is a marvelous chapter, full of depth and sorrow and joy, and hope fulfilled. Author Reply: Elrond and Frodo (and Galadriel) all will understand one another quite well, I think. I look forward to them speaking, and to the arrangements being made of his travel west. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 4/22/2006 |
| I thought this was a fascinating look at this period from Elrond's point of view. He's not the center of the action here, as he's so often been in your stories. He watches from afar and surrenders so much. Watching him struggle is fascinating. I was particularly thrilled by the ride through the Pelennor. Wow. I actually got shivers. Author Reply: Writing this chapter was hard. Elrond has been this character always involved in the affairs of Middle-earth, but it has lessened through the Third Age and now ends. He is a bystander, shorn of his power, and surrendering all he holds dear. It is Arwen's time, and Aragorn's... and even that of the twins. But for he and Galadriel, it is over. I was sad writing it, but I admit that Arwen impressed the heck out of me. She has left the place of reflection and gone on to a new adventure... and she does so with such determination! | |