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| In the High King's Secret Service by Fiondil | 392 Review(s) |
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| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/8/2013 |
| I loved your story, and I'm sad to see it end, despite the way you introduced the romance element and then just dropped it. (Yes, you did, Fiondil. See why I suspect Romance cooties?) It is clear that the splitting up of Amanian society is well on its way here, and it looks as it the roots of it lie with Fëanáro and his hatred of all things Vanyarin. And the Noldorin blindness to - and disdain for - all things not pertaining to their own tribe clearly extends to anything others might have accomplished, like Val's actually learning Valarin (or at least as much of the language as an Elda might be capable of learning) At least Val's career is blooming, and now he is going to be off to an entirely new adventure with Findis. ;-) Author Reply: Well, you're entitled to your opinion about the romance element, Sunny, but I'm glad you enjoyed the story anyway. And I think it reasonable to assume that the seeds of darkness were sown long before Melkor was released. The things that happened later didn't happen overnight and unfortunately Fëanor was at the heart of it all. Anyway, thanks for all your reviews. They were greatly appreciated. | |
| Laer | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/7/2013 |
| I always hate to see your stories end, so yes I am a dweeb who goes back to re-read them. It's kind of like an addiction, without losing any teeth or body parts failing. You make me think, look into meanings, and well enjoy the ride. Can't wait until the next EA story. Now to reread them all ;) Author Reply: Hi Laer. I always hate to see my stories end as well. LOL! I'm so glad to know that you re-read them. That, to me, is always a good sign that I've done something right. Thank you so much for your lovely reviews. I've enjoyed them all and I look forward to hearing from you when I start posting Elf Academy 3. | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/6/2013 |
| Yeah! While I really loved this story, I can't wait for Elf Academy to start again. Only two week to go. Merry Christmas. Author Reply: More like three weeks, Tari, but I'm sure the time will fly. *grin* Have a Merry Christmas yourself and I'm glad you enjoyed this story. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it very much. | |
| Kevana | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/6/2013 |
| I can't believe it's over! But it was a good ending point and nice to leave on a happy note. This story was a wonderful look not only at one of your fan-favorite OCs, but also a great back-filler to an otherwise wide-open time frame. The subtle interwoven bits of cultural differences were especially fascinating, as were the hints of development that we know led up to later tragic events. Well done! I cackled evilly at Finwë's reaction, awful as that is of me. I do wonder just what went down in that palace! And then he got Námo'd. Pretty hard too, by the sound of it. As unlikely as it might be, I really hope Findis and Finwë settled things between them before he died. Especially given what ends up happening to him in your story "Beyond the Galvorn Door." Going by that bit of Fiondil-'verse, Findis would be one of the very few to never see her dead family Reborn until the ending of the world. That would be a heavy thing to live with, if they parted poorly. But I'm sure Valandur would have been by her side through it all. On a lighter note – I love that Valandur ended up becoming an expert on the Valarin language, even if it's beyond the range of earthly tongues to actually speak, LOL. Especially since I think seeing Valandur acknowledged as an expert in any language would have put Fëanor in a temper. Schadenfreude much? *grin* I believe I will revisit "The Darkening" before moving on to the EA stories, just to be chronological about things! Bravo to you, Fiondil, and to your hard-working betas Alassiel and Ellie! Happy St. Nicholas' Day to you all, now everybody go have some chocolate. -Kevana Author Reply: Hi Kevana. Yeah, Finwë probably did get Námo'd. LOL! And not everything that I write belongs to the same 'Valar-verse'. Many of my ideas about what happened to people have evolved over the years I've been writing and some stories are just "what-ifs". Anyeay, I'm glad you enjoyed this story and I appreciate all your reviews. Have fun reading "Darkness" (depressing story for this time of year) *grin* and Happy St. Nicholas' Day to you as well. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/6/2013 |
| That's it? Darn! Now I have no incentive to get up early on Mondays and Fridays for three whole weeks! Well that sort of crossed a few 'I's' and dotted a few 'T's' but we all want more! What did Findis wear, where are they going to live, how many children do they have added unto them, details man, details! I can well imagine that Finwe was more than a little irritated at the Valar's high handedness and it sounds typical Feanor that he should instruct the Noldorin Lambengilmor to ignore anything coming out of Vanyamar's Academy, if he didn't approve it, it ain't so! Still think Feanor could have used a few anger management classes! Enjoy your Christmas Vacation, Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: Well, I'll leave such details to you, Lynda. LOL! At least you have something to look forward to after the holidays. I'm glad you enjoyed this story and I appreciate you taking the time to leave reviews to let me know. Have a Merry Christmas. Hugs back. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/6/2013 |
| A wonderful future stands before them, and for the moment at least life is good. Ingoldo's treachery lies in the future, and at least the Trees still bloom for the moment. May the joy far outweigh the evil they will also be forced to endure. Author Reply: Hopefully the joy will indeed outweigh the evil that they will have to endure, Larner. That is always the hope, even for us mortals. I'm glad you enjoyed this story. Thanks for reviewing. I appreciate it. | |
| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/6/2013 |
| Aww, I was a little surprised to see the epilogue already, but I do think you ended the tale just where it needed to. Going on in detail about those years of waiting would have been gilding the lily, I think. I'm not surprised the Finwe may have exploded in rage over the betrothal! I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall if Namo did have a "chat" with him. :) The ending, while happy, also holds some bitter alongside the sweet, knowing what's coming in the future. But for this moment, all is well. I enjoyed this story immensely! Author Reply: I'm glad you think I ended the tale at the right place. I agree that adding anything more would've been gilding the lily. I'm sure we'd all love to have been a fly on the wall when Námo had his little "chat" with Finwë. And as happy as the ending is, it is indeed bittersweet because we know, even if they don't, the sorrows that will come. Yet, for now all is indeed well and for that we can rejoice. I'm glad you enjoyed this story so much and I appreciate you taking the time to leave reviews along the way. Thank you. | |
| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 43 on 12/6/2013 |
| Wow, that was an eventful chapter to say the least! Nothing like having TWO kings attend your first convocation lecture, and nothing like being invited to dine with royalty, reunite with your love, find yourself betrothed with all the Valar as witnesses... I don't know whether Val will sleep well tonight out of sheer exhaustion or be so wired that he won't sleep for a week! Now to see what Finwe thinks of all this. Eeep. I'm glad it's a snow day today so I can simply keep reading. :) (And thank you for the explanatory note at the end about the justification for the Valar's "meddling"... I did kind of raise an eyebrow when they showed up en masse to involve themselves in the affair of the heart, but what you said makes perfect sense. They're definitely feeling their way in these early days.) Author Reply: A very eventful chapter, indded, Cairistiona, and I had fun piling one surprise on top of another. And you're welcome on the eplanatory note. I think it helped a lot of people to understand what was happening and why better. It's easy to forget just how "new" the Elves are to the Valar and Maiar and how "new" the Elves are to everything. Thanks for leaving a review. I very much appreciate it. | |
| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 12/6/2013 |
| Hee hee... this entire chapter left me smiling. I love Val's opening line of his lecture, and his wistful longing that the two twins' inevitable explosion wasn't happening in his office. But this line gave me the biggest chuckle: "...what she referred to as ‘mess’ and he preferred to think of as ‘resources immediately at hand’." I intend to shamelessly steal that line any time anyone questions the less-than-tidy state of my house! But aside from the smiles, I liked the deeper message woven throughout this chapter and really the entire story: that, given a chance, everyone can rise to the occasion and even surpass expectations. For whatever reason, that hit me harder in this chapter than any of the preceding ones, though it's been a theme throughout. Very good chapter! Author Reply: Hi Cairistiona. While I never intended a particular theme for this story, it seems that the theme of rising to the occasion and surpassing expectations if given a chance found it's way into the story anyway and that's fine. I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter at any rate. Thanks for reading and reviewing. It's much appreciated. | |
| Caitlinrennes | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 12/6/2013 |
| Great story, certainly very different from your others! Trouble is, I waken up at 3am thinking of what ifs and what would happen if certain characters behaved/reacted in a slightly different way. Makes for a very restless but enjoyable nights sleep. Can't wait for EA3 after Christmas. A great excuse if one was needed to re-read Christmas at Edhellond. Have a happy and peaceful holiday, Fiondil, and to your beta-mums. Author Reply: Hi Caitlinrennes. Somewhat different but in a fun way, I think. And if you are lying awake at nights wondering how my characters would behave/react in different situations then I've done my job. Thank you and thank you for letting me know how much you enjoyed this story. It's greatly appreciated. May you have a happy, peaceful holiday as well. | |