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| The Last Yule in Halabor by Soledad | 60 Review(s) |
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| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 12/25/2005 |
| Yes. Being cared for, and healed by Elves would definitely leave a mark on a person, leave them often remembering the joy and grace of the Firstborn, an anodyne for the horrible trauma she had suffered. I like the way you describe the Elves through Dalbaeth's memories. Beautiful. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 12/25/2005 |
| Well, I am finally getting a chance to come back to these. A very interesting story--I can easily see how an orc bite could cause such an infection. And I like the backstory very much, very plausible. Still, life was good to him. He had a home, a family, he could still protect his people, in spite of having only one arm, and the townsfolk respected him and his fellow Wardens. If only his missing arm would cease causing him any more pain. But again, that was a small price for all that he had gained. A bit of irony and a twist here, as I realized that what seemed bitterness at the beginning of the story is actually grateful recollection. Well done! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 24 on 12/24/2005 |
| Erendis. Choose Erendis. Not that they are likely to have a long and happy relationship! Lord Orchald seems a good man - not so sure about some of the others (Azrubêl, for example). Look forward to finding out more. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 23 on 12/23/2005 |
| I'd love to know more about Oswin's origins. He seems remarkably talented at his juggling and tumbling - but he was still lucky to come across Rhisiart. They make an interesting pair. And, for once, being wanderers rather than comfortably settled villagers and tradesmen proved to be an advantage. Author Reply: Well, I don't know more about Oswin's origins, either. Not yet, anyway. But since he got away, he might appear again in one of my other stories. My characters do have that tendency. :) | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 12/22/2005 |
| Lovely gossipy episode. I like the way Mistress Eseld likes to keep the power in her hands. No King Lear there! | |
| Imrahoil | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 12/21/2005 |
| Mensch, Soledad, das ist schon irgendwo eine Pervertierung eines Adventskalenders. Ich weiß auch, daß das Leben nicht nur aus Weihnachtsgeschenken, Schokolade und Schnee besteht, aber uns diese ganzen Leute nahezubringen, um sie dann im Nachsatz fast durch die Bank umzubringen, tut weh. Daß es wehtut, spricht natürlich sehr für die Geschichten. In diesem Sinne frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes, gesundes Jahr 2006. Author Reply: Ich danke Dir, und wünsche Dir dasselbe für das kommende Jahr. Ja, es tut mir auch leid diesen Leuten all dies anzutun, aber ich kann ja nicht ändern was passiert. Siehe es so: ohne dieses Kalenders hätte ich nie die Chance ihre Geschichte zu erzählen, nicht mal in dieser kurzen Form. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 12/20/2005 |
| Interesting - toymakers of Dale gone south. Fascinating background. Dangerous times, though - not even staying in Halabor is enough to keep Breach safe. I like the gambling / drinking / fighting Rohirrim who sit in the background. Author Reply: The Rohirrim are so much fun, I just can't resist them. But actually, I'm not the first one to send a toy-maker from Dale to the South... I think it's only logical, as they are considered the best of their craft. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 12/20/2005 |
| I like Galhir. A brave man, making the best of a difficult fall of the dice. And Meurig is kind - I can see why Angharad would decide he would make her a good husband. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 12/20/2005 |
| I love the inter-connections between all these people. What a hard life this family has. And seventeen children! At least Sydnius is a good son-in-law and a kind husband. The honeymen and the Yule candle are a lovely touch. Author Reply: Yes, I'm definitely growing fond of Sydnius. He'll be in the actual story as well, since the Riverside Inn is a much frequented place in town. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 12/17/2005 |
| What an interesting trade. Although I agree that the smell of honey must get a bit much - and drive you to crave savoury things. Like people who work in sweet shops and chocolate factories being told they can eat all they want - and stuffing themselves for a week or two before they decide they never want to touch the stuff again. Author Reply: Indeed. My Grandpa worked in a chocolate factory, and they often got products from there. It took my Mom decades to develop a taste for sweets again. :) | |