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| In the Woods of Ossiriand by perelleth | 51 Review(s) |
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| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/17/2009 |
| I love the Sindarin elves' distrust of men and the quick 'a kinslayer' conclusion when they realize one of the elves is possibly an exile. That seems very much in character given the time when this is set and therefore everything they have seen. I love Thranduil in this. He is definitely in the high spirits of his youth. "Let them be careful" indeed! They all are very elfy. Lots of little elfy details to enjoy and really characterize all three of them. Author Reply: I had such fun picturing a young Thranduil! IF you rememberm this three apepar, unnamed, in NEw Beginnings, bothering GIl galad about the trees. I think I have some problems with the ages, but they characters`personalities were there already, all I ahd to do was picking them up and fleshing them out. IN my arc, both Gailiçdineth and Brethil áre with Thradnuil until he sails...somit is fun to picture them older and younger! | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/17/2009 |
| I caught part of this story when you first wrote it but not all, so now I am finally getting a proper reading. :-) This is a really exciting opening chapter. The fight sequence is very tense and really well written. Those are hard to do to make them so that the reader can imagine/visualize them. This one really works. And the wounded elves trying to find their way to help is also very well done--the difficult time they are having is also very tense. Author Reply: Wow! I can't tell you what fun i had reading your reviews! You were a trooper, to review each chapter! This story was born from the opening sentence, that I had had in mind from a long time, inspired by a paragraph in one of Chilean writer Francisco Coloane's wonderful patagonian epics... Then, thinking that such an opening deserved a fast and action-filled story, I decided to set up the limit of 2500 words per chapter that was really hard for me, since you know that I am prone to over wordy! And the result is this! :-) | |
| Redheredh | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/12/2008 |
| Nice, hope-filled ending. I wish there could have been a happier resolution. But hey, these are the times and the characters. The moment I liked the best though was Oropher warning Gil-galad that Maentew's loyalty was gift he should not abuse. Poor Oropher, the one not chosen, feeling saddened, but still a loving friend. Yes, I particularly liked that scene. And both kings, looking beyond the mountains as a land of healing and peace. Little do they know now that the distance between them will only grow. "She heard it too... she like it!...She loves it [her bow] too much." lol, he has his dad's brand of modesty. Cute exchange that scene. Ha! The Stinging One. I always enjoy your stories. This one is no exception. However, it's much more than fun when you put Gil-galad and Oropher together. Author Reply: THank-you very much, as always, for your thoughtful suggestions, which always make me think and reconsider! As you say, there was not much chance for a happier ending here, but rather a kind of "see you!" while the characters follow their paths and ponder what they have learnt here. At least we know that Maentew and Oropher will end up resuming their friendship, though it will take them time! However, it's much more than fun when you put Gil-galad and Oropher together. LOLOL. THe more I write Oropher, the more I like him. I think he and Gil-galad give sense to each other. But I don't know if I will be able to reach the end of their tale... | |
| Aiwen | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/11/2008 |
| I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your story. I like the way you write Gil-galad. I wish there was more written about Gil-galad in general, also at least his obscurity tends to protect him from the worst sort of Mary Sues. There is so much more that could be said that the brief outlines which Tolkien wrote. Author Reply: Thank-you very much for letting me know, Aiwen. I think it is exactly the brief outlines that Tolkien wrote about an elven king who ruled for an age and a bit more what kindled my interst for Gil-galad... but I agree that obnscurity also means protection. :-) | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/11/2008 |
| This has beena truly wonderful tale. I'm very glad that I 'found' it. I don't know details about the Elves of this age, but I was nonetheless captivated by the tension and the 'characters' you write of. I loved Gil-galad. And Thranduil. And, of course, Oropher. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us! Very well written! Author Reply: Thank-you, Agape. I am glad that you liked this story, even if it is far from your usual haunts! :-) | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 10/11/2008 |
| I really like the way the young people know quite well that Oropher is a wild one at the same time, they respect and love him. And he curbs his worst behavior for their sakes. The theme of forgiveness or grudges held is relevant and realistically rendered. What Maentew has managed to do is so rare, I think. Author Reply: Thank-you, daw. I find I understand Oropher's wild temper better the more I write about him. I think different ways of healing take different amounts of time, and while mAentew was subjected to the presence of others, and had to learn to live with them -and their own grudges as well, Oropher chose isolation and that prevented him from moving on for a time.... | |
| Tink | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/9/2008 |
| I have read this chapter four times now, and have been sitting in front of my computer trying to compose some sort of constructive review. All I can say is that this story is breathtaking! Your version of the action is fast and furious, as it should be, and your take on these characters is right on target. I'm quite familiar with Tolkien's version, so I know where all the main characters end up, but you are still able to put some surprises in here. Please take that as a compliment! My favorite quote is "There must be darkness so the light can shine, your star-lightness...", ah yes how true. Author Reply: Thank you very much for your ecouraging review, Tink. It is difficult to introduce intrigue when, as you say, we know what happens to the main characters and also the most important, relevant parts of their lives! I am so glad that this worked for you. | |
| Redheredh | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/6/2008 |
| OK OK, it was just fine that you faked us out with Gil-galad, but did you have to do it with Gildor too? ;) Ah but, poor Glirdan... Well, it had to be someone. :( Brethil's reactions were just wonderful to read. I liked him and Gil-galad in this chapter very much. You gave some nice depth to Maedhros, and Maglor for all his short appearance. Meadhros may seem foolish in regards to Ereinion. Obviously, he has even more unspoken reasons for not wanting this young king to come with him, beyond the fact that there are a number of issues between them. "...no longer children..." Oh yes. Quite a number. I really like Gil-galad challenging him to "start now." "...mistreat you in turn..." lol! So, this balrog is the one that ends up beneath Khazad-Dum? ;D Author Reply: So, this balrog is the one that ends up beneath Khazad-Dum? ;D I think so. At least this is where the story began.. :-) I'm glad that you liked Gil-galad here. Seeing him through Brethil's eyes was a nice exercise, because the boy could not, would not, understand everything nor agree with what was happening, so it was quite itnersting to me to try and reasoning as he would. Maedhros may seem foolish in regards to Ereinion I had not thought of that, but sounds quite possible to me. I thought that at this point Maedhros would be completely out of control, only obsessed with the Silmarils and seeing Fingon in Ereinion,not having the ability of thinking what was best for his friend's son, only what he would want at that point... while MAglor was more controlled or aware that they were reaching a point of no return and yet unwilling to redress the situation. ALthough it can be read that by taunting him, Maedhros was actually trying to set Giul-galad on the opposite course, who knows hwat was on his mind at that point! Thabnk you very much again. One more to go! :-) | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/6/2008 |
| WOW - your Maglor and Maedhros are - - intense! Well written! Author Reply: LOL. YEs, they were at a critical point in their "careers". Less than intense woudl not be credible, would it? Thank you for your comments, Agape. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 10/6/2008 |
| WOW - you've got me on the edge of my seat! I love BOTH the tensions you have going - with the Elves amongst themselves and with the approaching enemy. Very nicely done! Author Reply: Thank-you, Agape. I'm glad the tension worked. | |