Reviews (18)

Ces · 12 February 2008 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

This was a beautiful story and little Eilian is almost as cute as elfling Legolas! What child doesn't like to explore a beaver's dam, the forest and talk to squirrels? I'm glad Eilian had such a good day. Maltanaur on the other hand probably reflects back on this day as one of the easiest he ever had with Eilian! What a handful his charge turned out to be. And you portrayed Thranduil and Lorellin as loving parents and two elves I would love to get to know. What a happy family they must have been during those times of little danger in the Greenwood.

nautika · 14 January 2007 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

This is the story that really got me started on your fics...as recommended in one of daw the minstrel's of course. Poor Maltanaur, he got an early start, didnt he? Guess that explains how he became so fond of "the young fool".

Eruanneth_Luin · 3 October 2005 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

What a sweet tale of a delightful little elfling! When Tolkien wrote that elflings (or elf children) needed little governance or teaching this is just what he would have in mind. Explorations of discovery, harmony with nature, be it trees, animals or weather, innocent enjoyment of all around him. Oh my stars, Nilmandra, a truly evocative time of loving for Thranduil and Lorellin, and I loved the way focused on their ability to choose when to conceive a new life. My dear husband, Blue, being a health functional male, particularly enjoyed Thraunduil and Lorellin ‘communicating’ during their ‘let us go look for another rainbow’ interlude.

Leaward · 31 October 2004 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

This is a lovely story! I love the imagery of the thunderstorm coming through in the middle. I should have seen it when you mentioned the rainbow. I'm terrible at seeing other people's foreshadowing. And I can guess what the ending portends .. I don't want to give it away for others here though.

Duchess · 13 May 2004 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

Excellent! Thank you very much for the glimpse of Eilian as a little elfling, that was adorable. *vbg* The relationship between Lorellin and Thranduil was quite passionate, wasn't it? Too sad that she died... :( Very good writing here! :)

Elentari · 27 April 2004 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

How darling! I have half a mind to try and coax some Thrandy smut out of you. I have water in my mouth, dammit! Eilian was amazingly well-behaved for the adventurous boy he is, and being without anyone to 'censor' him on top of that! for a moment I thought he would swim on a too-deep part of the lake/river, but he behaved nicely and was a very nice little boy. Thank you for the treat. It really was priceless.

Estel_Mi_Olor · 22 January 2004 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

Well that was great. Eilian is so cute. Seriously, I can see him growing up fromt his cute elfing to the happy elder brother of Legolas. Poor Thranduil, he really loved his wife, and she loved him too. So sad...Keep writing. Cheers.

rgbj · 18 January 2004 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

More Eilian is a very good thing. I love his impetuousity, if that is a genuine word. I am also partial to daw's stories. They are so full of nuance, so carefully thought out and researched and updated so quickly I am in awe of her abilities. It was very nice of you to write her a birthday story. This will be Eilian's best adventure. He gets to go alone into the forest. This must be still during the Watchful Peace for him to get a little freedom. How nice the Queen and her little warrior. He is so sweet I am on the verge of squeeing. Thranduil doesn't necessarily want another begetting. Eilian is enough. More than enough in the centuries to come. The King and Queen decide they can still have a big adventure also. How very romantic. This is just to sweet. I well remember hopping through dappled woods on my way to the creek. I didn't have a full fledged river but the creek was big enough for me. His guardian in the trees watching him like a hawk and asking the trees to keep him secret so Eilian will think he is on his own. He found a gold rock. Such a sharing elfling to give it to the squirrel youngling. My that was a very erotic interlude for the King and Queen. Nice that they are still so close. After being together for hundreds of years it's nice to see the old spark still there. Eilian found a beaver dam. They are fun to see them work so hard. I love those big dirty looking teeth. The part where he tries to get in to say hello was kind of scary. It is so easy to get caught in the current and pinned under a deadfall. But Maltanour would have been there in a heartbeat and gotten him out. That is what he is there for. The thunderstorm was nice. I love them but I wouldn't want to be in a tree when it happened. The death of a majestic oak. Well there is a time to live and a time to die. At least the beech tree protected the elfling from harm. Eilian singing a mournful ballad to the oak as it sings it's last song. I love the link between the wood elves and the forest. I'm sure I've mentioned that a few hundred times before. He also thanked the beech tree for it's protection. His nana did teach him exquisite manners as a child. I guess her death and maturity dampened them a little. He does try though. Naneth and adar now wait for their little rainbow. So nice to know what Eilian's name means. Yep best begetting day ever for Eilian and the second best for naneth and adar, but they got to see two rainbows today. That was just so cute it is almost criminal. I am sure daw more than enjoyed your tale of Eilian's Best Begetting Day. Thank you for sharing.

Legolas4me · 27 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

WOW! What more can I say....that was sooooo well written. Eilian is so cute! As for Thranduil, now there is someone in love. It must have hurt him so deeply when his wife was killed.

erunyauve · 27 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

I can see why Eilian becomes such a good scout, given his curiosity and eye for the unusual. I can also see how he would choose a day to explore by himself - unrushed by others less interested in seeing the home of a beaver or who would stay on the path, leaving the mysteries just beyond unexplored. Lorellin and Thranduil's celebration of their son's begetting day is sweet and a bit sad at the same time. I couldn't help but think of how much Thranduil will lose and how much Legolas will miss without his naneth.

The Karenator · 14 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

I joined the Mirkwood group just so I could read this...and have found it a delightful place since. I loved it then and loved it maybe even more in this reading. Eilian is such a delight as a child. The adventurous and carefree elf he will become is already apparent. I was thrilled to find that Maltanaur was slipping through the high branches overhead. He has apparently been keeping watch over this one for a long time. No wonder he feels strongly about his charge. I imagine that while he knows his place well, he can't help but feel some parental urges toward Eilian. I was a little worried about the storm and about the swimming expedition, but all turned out well. When Eilian went under water, I thought Maltanaur showed great restraint in not going in after him. But, then, guys never seem to get as worked up over possible death defying acts as the females of the species. The interlude between Thranduil and Lorellin was...well..really...nice. It was wonderful to see them together since we only know her postmortem. I loved the part where she smiled at him and he thought how he melted at that smile since the very first time he had seen it. I always hoped that Daw would write a story about their courtship. I'd love to know how they met and how they came together. Lorellin not only tempers the relationship between Thranduil and his sons, she also seems to temper him personally. She's so good for him. I loved them together and felt such a sad little tug knowing that he will have to go on without her. This was beautifuly written, Nilmandra. Vivid and strong. I'm so glad you decided to share it with all the readers. It is so well done and such a wonderful birthday gift for Daw. Thanks, Karen

White Wolf · 13 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

I've read all of daw's sorries, and Eilian is one of my favorite characters. I loved seeing him as an elfling. His adventure was wonderful, especially the gift to the chattering squirrel and exploring the beaver dam. The love scenes between Thranduil and Lorellin were steamy and yet tasteful. It was so obvious how much they loved each other. I had thought, at first, that maybe Legolas would have been conceived at that time, but then I remembered that Eilian is about sixty years older than Legolas. I hope daw was happy with the story, because I sure was.

Karri · 12 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

Very entertaining, Nilm. I enjoyed reading it again. :-)

Antigone_Q · 12 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

Naturally, you post this after I join the Royal Mirkwood Home list in order to be able to read it. Oh, Well. Anyway, I liked it a lot. Eilian seems to have lots of adventures even at that young age - that seems right to me. And it's good to see Thranduil happy and um....relaxed for once. Certainly, this scene is fairly typical of Thranduil and Lorellin if the names of Daw's characters are anything to go by. Thanks for posting/writing this. I enjoyed it very much.

daw the minstrel · 12 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

I am so glad you agreed to posting this, Nilmandra. I think of this story as part of my cycle of Legolas stories. It's a great picture of the queen that shows what they all lost when Lorellin died. And it's great smut!

Elena Tiriel · 12 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

Nilmandra, this is utterly delightful! It works on the cute-elfling level, and also on the steamy-adult level. Does Eilian really mean rainbow? How cute! - Barbara

Strange Blaze · 11 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

oh WOW Nilmandra!! This was sooo good!! It has all the elements of your own fic--cute wonderful elfling, great descriptions and attention to detail, and best of all, those wonderfully sensuous, delightfully heated and sexy intimate moments between the king and queen. And they aren't even your own characters, that's what makes it so great. I see in your own stories what a talented, unique writer you are, but to be able to adapt your own skills to someone else's characters like this is just amazing. I guess that's what we're all trying to do with Tolkien fan-fic, but I have to say that you and daw are two of the very very best. I have grown to love Nilmandra-canon and daw-canon, and to have them meet in this way is very great. See daw, people will read a non-Lego-centric Eilian piece! Even if this one was really about Thranduil and Lorellin, what drew me to it was the title. Bring on the Eilian fic! also, I wondered what his name meant, thanks for letting us know. It's really beautiful. oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAW!! :)

FirstMate · 11 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Eilian's Begetting Day

This was so sweet! I really like Daw's character, Eilian, and it's wonderful to see him in more stories. You did a great job showing him as the happy-go-lucky little elfling that he must have been. I was especially happy to see Maltanaur as his guardian--he must really feel like an uncle to Eilian, even in the later years. Anyway, lovely little story!