Jay of Lasgalen
· 9 September 2004
· Chapter 999: Lovers' Meeting
*sigh* That was lovely - a perfect reunion between the woodland king and queen. I like the clamour of the trees vying for Thranduil's attention - they sound so noisy! And while he's trying to be noble and considerate, Laerwen has no such inhibitions: She grinned at him mischievously. ‘And I am less noble than you – I would force myself on you without hesitation.’ Lovely, Bodkin. It's probably as well we left the glade then - or it would have got decidedly NC17!
Jay
Author's reply
It would be noisy - enough to make you feel intoxicated and rather dizzy, I would think. Calming to a background you could live with after a while. He doesn't want to put too much pressure on his reborn wife - but she has no such scruples. I wonder how long they left their attendant elves to twiddle their thumbs while they - h'mm - entertained themselves in their glade.
(I like to leave things to the imagination - it's much more fun!)
Ellie
· 9 September 2004
· Chapter 999: Lovers' Meeting
Wow! How romantic and how wonderful! sigh...I could imagine being there in the forest with them - well not that I would want to bewith them right now as I'm not that voyeuristic, but you know what I mean.
You write very well. can't wait to see what you will cook up next. I've enjoyed this story very much!
Author's reply
Thank you - I have had such fun with this. I know exactly what you mean! To be there, in the forest . . . (Plenty of scope for the imagination!)
I'm sure there will be a next - although I'm not quite sure yet, but I can think of several stories among these that I would like to take further.
Lindelea
· 8 September 2004
· Chapter 28: Journey's End
p.s. I forget what "naneth" means?
Author's reply
Naneth - mother abbreviated to nana
Adar - father " ada
Don't do much with elvish, because I don't know any - but that just sounds more elfy.
Lindelea
· 8 September 2004
· Chapter 28: Journey's End
*sigh*
Lovely.
And what do you mean by suggesting that I am devious?
I really did chuckle at that. What a lovely relationship you've written between G. and C.
I seem to be stuck on the word "lovely".
The chapter title had the ring of finality... is there more to come?
Author's reply
Blushing.
It is practically finished. There is one more snippet to come - an epilogue.
(I like G and C.)
I am going to miss playing with this - it has been huge fun.
Jay of Lasgalen
· 8 September 2004
· Chapter 28: Journey's End
I've been thinking about Minastan. Perhaps he could escape and flee across the rooftops, either falling or flinging himself to his death? That way, the elves don't have blood on their hands, Minastan is safely dead, and he has eternity to repent of his sins in the Halls of Mandos. I don't ever see him being reformed enought to be reborn, so the previous memories wouldn't be a problem.
Just a thought ;-)
Jay
Author's reply
I think he might have to do it in a spin off 'Whatever happened to . . ' though, because it would untidy the end. I will think about it - the elves are just to reasonable to lock someone away for ever, so there has to be a solution that will work in the very long term. I'm sure they would soften up on him in time and he could escape.
rikki
· 8 September 2004
· Chapter 28: Journey's End
What a great ending to your story. I have truly enjoyed the tale and the characters really came to life, whether they were wood elves in the forest or Noldor in the city. You neatly ended things with lots of room for future sequels - (hint, hint) with twins on the way and a whole new land to migrate to and develop. I am happy that Calion has grown up and made his decision about following Thranduil into the forest. Maybe Hithien will want to continue their friendship. I do hope that you will consider writing about building in the forest and the reunion between Thranduil and Laerwen.
Minastan. What does one do with a criminally insane elf? Too bad they don't have mind swipes where he could start over again. And going to Mandos Hall to be reborn at some point would not help as Minastan would have his previous memories and that would not be a help. I could see the Valar taking on this project, as leaving him in secure lock up would not be a solution as the elf is immortal. After all, you did have the High King say he would seek a higher authority for answers.
Author's reply
Thank you. Lots of blushing. Yes - I'm already thinking that something terminal needs to happen to the bad elf, before he escapes and does something else nasty. I don't reckon the Valar could take him to Mandos without him being dead really, could they? It would set a bit of a bad precedent.
I don't know that I will be able to resist the urge to write about the building of the new realms - just looking for a plot to provide a thread.
This writing stuff is completely addictive!
daw the minstrel
· 8 September 2004
· Chapter 28: Journey's End
Ah, lovely! Everything is resolved. I had a good time watching the twins and Legolas approach home, knowing how suprised those waiting for them would be by their arrival and their news. Thranduil took it well, I thought. Never underestimate the Elvenking. I liked the fact that Elrohir's wife knew him immediately. You can see the twins separating a little, I think, as each of them finds someone else who is first in his heart. And Galadriel adjusting to having another Lady around is a wonderful thought indeed. But she's wearing green. She seems to have changed.
A very nice tale, Bodkin. I enjoyed every line of it.
Author's reply
I think most things are sorted out - though I agree with Jay that Minastan's fate is a bit wishy-washy. I just couldn't think of any better, elvish solution to the problem he presents.
Legolas and the twins were excited to be home - and their families were very happy to see them. The elven bond must make it relatively easy to tell the twins apart - and they have different responsibilities now, in a way. The extended family thing, and the fact that I see them still living together in a big - not really stately home - it's too grand, but together anyway, probably keeps them closer than modern-day identical twins. Well that and having spent several thousand years in each other's company.
Thranduil is quite happy, I think. Perhaps less shocked than Legolas.
It might be interesting to see Galadriel dealing with an equal who is not her mother or her daughter - and has a strong power of her own that is quite different from Galadriel's. She is wearing green - well, white in the forest - so impractical. I think without the ring and with Celeborn's return, she is more relaxed and perhaps a bit easier.
Thank you for reading and commenting. It's been fun.
One more snippet to come.
Jay of Lasgalen
· 8 September 2004
· Chapter 28: Journey's End
There are some very satisfying endings here. I like the reunions - thank you for including Sirithiel's meeting with Elrohir - and the resolutions. I was afraid that Calion would still be rejected by his father, but thankfully Artamir still has a little sense. Thranduil's joy when Legolas confirmed that Laerwen was in the forest was great - I look forward to seeing him with her.
The only disappointment is Minastan. I know the elves can't do anything other than imprison him, but stuffing him down a warg's throat has a certain appeal, though a little hard on the warg - even if they could find one!
Jay
Author's reply
I did extend the Sirithiel / Elrohir reunion a bit (since you wanted to see them!) Artamir is not happy and I still don't like him, but perhaps his sense of self-preservation will encourage him to be a bit nicer. After all, Calion now has a bit of royal favour - so I suppose that means it is better to accept him. I think Thranduil was quite pleased!
Minastan. I thought about handing him over to the Valar - I would quite to see him go to Mandos and expiate his sins, maybe undergoing a sort of eventual rebirth - but the main problem is that I can't see either the elves or the Valar cutting his throat. It just isn't an elvish response - if he were killed while being captured, maybe it would have been OK, but they just couldn't do it in cold blood. Then the problem with the warg solution - no wargs! or orcs! or, indeed, anything nasty to feed him to. Exile within Valinor wouldn't do - he's too unbalanced and dangerous. Getting an eagle to drop him in Arda - same answer. If you think the first solution is workable, in some way that avoids execution, I would be happy to adapt the text.
Kage
· 8 September 2004
· Chapter 28: Journey's End
*does first review dance*
Ah, this chapter is so fluffy and sweet. The pace is perfect, love your talented writing.
Author's reply
Swift response to swift review!
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed writing this and I shall miss it a lot. I hope most holes have been filled, although I am not entirely sure yet.
One final bit to come.
Nilmandra
· 6 September 2004
· Chapter 27: Anticipation
ROFLOL!
This is why women should run things, and why they should work with diplomats like Glorfindel, who isn't a diplomat at all. Kind of figured she'd have this all planned out - as a matter of fact, I sort of bet Finarfin sent word to her that they were coming and he trusted her to figure it out :D:D
Author's reply
It makes it so simple, doesn't it! And she's in charge at the moment, but she doesn't mind sharing. After all, why not? There's plenty of space.
(Though it has to be said that many of the women who do end up in charge seem to get there by being worse, meaner, nastier, more ruthless and more cruel than the men.)
Nilmandra
· 6 September 2004
· Chapter 26: Sprung
Two things struck me in this chapter - Finfarfin showing Thrandiul that he is not a fool - a chance for the Middle-earthers to learn that wisdom does not come only at the hands of continued pain, loss and grief....and then Ancalime who in her pain, saw that others had suffered as much or more than she had and Galadriel might just know how she felt.
Nothing like a little understanding :-)
Author's reply
It might be Valinor, but the oldies like Finarfin have experienced quite a lot of misery, even if it was a long time ago. It's only the brats who have grown up in endless peace and harmony (well, no wars or Dark Lords, anyway). It might be some consolation to Ancalime that there others who understand what pain is. When my sister died, my mother was contacted by a group (called Compassionate Friends) of people who had also lost children - because, although they could offer no solutions, they could offer shared experience.
daw the minstrel
· 6 September 2004
· Chapter 27: Anticipation
Apparently male elves are as merciless in teasing their friends as male humans are. Here you give us this ethereal Legolas and all the others want to do is make fun! But the political implications of this are interesting. Did Legolas's mother intend him to be seen as Crown Prince? That didn't seem to have occurred to him. I guess she wouldn't use those terms either but she clearly does want things settled her way.
I have to admit that, like Legolas, I'm amused by the thought of Thranduil as a queen's consort.
Ambantor is coming along nicely. He seems to be buddying up with Loareg rather than Minalcar, which I think is smart. It's kind of fun that Loareg gets into trouble about as much as the brats do. Or maybe they have a bad influence on him.
Oh my goodness, Haldir has been bold and bad! And it turns out that all three of the lords have their spies. Now why didn't I realize that before? It makes sense.
Author's reply
Teasing - the male way of showing affection. That and punching. Do boys (even elven boys) appreciate ethereal?
I suppose Legolas's mother would want things sorted out her way, really - it is her home, but she probably meant less by the show than, say, Thranduil would have done - I don't feel it was a political introduction, more an emotional one. Yes, I don't think Thranduil would make a good consort to a queen regnant.
Ambantor, Loareg and Minalcar give me a late teenage boy feel - much of the fun of life is bound to get you into trouble.
Haldir just confessed to me as I was writing this. Lord Celeborn sent him, he said, for a purpose. The lords get on - but they all want to be sure they know what it happening.
Jay of Lasgalen
· 6 September 2004
· Chapter 27: Anticipation
It's about time that E2L went back home, especially Elrohir and Legolas. It will be interesting to see Thranduil's reaction to the news. BTW, I rather like the idea of the twins adorned with pink flowers. Very nice!
Minalcar just doesn't learn, does he? Now he's disgruntled because no-one respects him for being his father's son. Has anyone ever dared tell him that respect needs to be earned? I'm liking Ambantor more and more, though, and it's no wonder he is increasingly irritated by his colleague. I hope they do manage to lose him!
Jay
Author's reply
They will be home soon! Do you think Thranduil will be pleased? They would look pretty in pink - no pink for boys is supposed to be quite a modern thing.
Minalcar will sulk now because he's being left out - some people just take longer to learn. You wouldn't really want him to be lost in the forest, would you? How cruel.
lwarren
· 5 September 2004
· Chapter 26: Sprung
Minastan is just SCARY! The more his history is revealed, the scarier he gets! *shivers* A murderer, a stalker, you name it...it just keeps getting worse and worse. Calion's memories of him being in the background, always watching....I'm glad they caught him and I'm relieved the ones who took him into custody had the sense not to be taken in by his devious little efforts to get away, or shift the blame to Macar! (I still feel sorry he was so badly treated as a child, but what he has become will be hard to redeem...if that is even possible! I look forward to seeing how you plan on dealing with him!)
I'm glad Thranduil has decided to keep Calion with his family...I'm sure Hithiel appreciates it too! LOL He's done a good job of proving himself to Thranduil...now he can shoot straighter, even if he's not as good as Legolas (sorry...those little snippets just tickled me, for some reason *g*).
The exchange between Thranduil and Elerrina (how do you keep all the names straight!?) was a nice scene - she's really become a daughter to him, and that's good. He needs a female to keep him in line :-)...So he can feel his wife's song strongly now...he knows she's somewhere close! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!! :-):-)
linda
Author's reply
He is a sad case - you can see how he became the way he was, but that doesn't make him any better. I sort of feel he needs to go through some process of purification and start again (with the death/eventual rebirth thing) but I can't see elves indulging in the death penalty.
Calion has found somewhere he wants to be and something he wants to do - which will help him a lot. He has turned out to be remarkably good-humoured about the teasing.
Thranduil is fond of Elerrina (even if she is of the Noldor). They both love Legolas and that makes a strong bond between them. More soon.
daw the minstrel
· 4 September 2004
· Chapter 26: Sprung
Thranduil is so scary when he talks about cutting off the head and so on! Why is it that I get the feeling he might do that literally??? But it seems the elves of Valinor have some sort of enlightened open 'prison' system. :-) I guess that would work with most Elves because even when they're criminals they're more honorable than most humans.
And then Thranduil is once again ticked at the idea that Finarfin has been using him in the case of Calion. And then Galadriel's mother points out that a marriage between them would have been a 'disaster.' That is such an understatement that it's almost laughable!
And yay! The bad guy gets captured but Nessa's father has not killed him, for which I am relieved.
Author's reply
I'm sure he would like to. But I just can't picture elves needing or enforcing an 'eye for an eye' system of punitive justice in Valinor. I tend to think most offences would be relatively minor - and could be dealt with using community penalties.
Finarfin's cunning plan worked quite well, though, didn't it? And there's more to successful marriage than both being the offspring of kings - I doubt whether anyone within miles would have survived an attempt to match Thranduil and Galadriel.
It would have been convenient for Nessa's father to kill the baddie - but it wouldn't have been fair on him.
Thanks for reading. Not much more now.
Anonymous
· 4 September 2004
· Chapter 26: Sprung
Wow. So much goes on in this chapter--Thranduil is in good form all the way around--in the interrogation and with his daughter-in-law. I've said it before and I'll say it again now. I love your Thranduil. I certainly hope his comment about his bond with his wife is an indication we will get to see a reunion. Love Galadriel again in this too. Her interations with her mother are great. I'm so glad poor Macar did not do anything too final (though I would have understood it, I don't think elves could let it go as easily even if they felt sorry for him). I hope they manage to get Minastan back to the High King without more incident. The explanation of how Calion's family was involved was very interesting. I wondered why he was left to take the fall. Very sad. Minastan is one seriously sad and sick elf. Again--I love this story. You are an excellent mystery writer. You have handled dribbling out this info so well!
Author's reply
Thranduil and Galadriel are just such fun to play with. You think he should get back with his wife? You don't think it needs a separate story?
It would have been very convenient to get rid of Minalstan that way - it's a real problem to think what might happen to him - but it wouldn't have been fair on Macar. He is in enough pain, without indulging in kin-slaying.
Thank you for your comments. I hope you continue to enjoy the last bits.
Jay of Lasgalen
· 4 September 2004
· Chapter 26: Sprung
It seems the elves who have captured Minastan are clever enough not to drop their guard. Good. He wouldn't care who he hurt trying to get away. Poor Macar - I'm glad he got at least one knife-thrust in, but it's as well he didn't kill Minastan.
Minastan's list of victims goes up and up - all those elves he harmed and terrified over the centuries!
BTW, I've added another reunion to the ones I'd like to see: as well as Thranduil/Laerwen, I'd like to see Elrohir's reunion with Sirithiel. Please?
Jay
Author's reply
It is a good thing that Macar didn't kill him - for his own sake, but it certainly would have solved the problem of what to do with him!
(I wonder if the Valar could decide to send him to Mandos for a kind of purifying?)
Elrohir and Sirithiel are reunited - but not at length, I am afraid.
More soon.
Aramel
· 4 September 2004
· Chapter 26: Sprung
Ooh! I'm first to review this one!
I'm glad Gurthion has been caught. Things seem to be working themselves out, don't they? And I do hope Calion and Hithien getmarried or something like that. It would be good for both of them :D. I think my favourite character right now is Calion, who seems to be finally growing up.
Author's reply
Calion is quite sweet - what he needed was some direction and he has found that now.
It is just as well Gurthion / Minastan has been caught - and I am glad Macar didn't kill him, although that means the elves are now going to have to think of something to do with him.
Not much more now.
lwarren
· 2 September 2004
· Chapter 25: Settling
Well, now, let me see...what (or should I say, who?) to talk about first?
Haldir - lovely Marchwarden of the acidic tongue! lol "I do not do catering!" If I were Glorfindel, I would take that as a challenge! *vbg* "My knives are not for cutting up carrots..." . Glorfindel had the right of it to think the elf would starve if he did not attach himself to a large group! Sounds like my youngest son! :-)
Loareg - still getting the best of the "brats", but I think he might actually gain a friend from this!
Domeniel - prickly little thing, isn't she? She's tough, but something tells me she might find reason to sweeten up soon.
I really loved Glorfindel's memories of Laerwen - that he thought there was a possibility she was the Lady, as he felt her power in the forest...and how Legolas would remember more of his Naneth, now that he didn't have to bury the pain (which he did! lovely, the dancing in the rain!), and that it was about time for Thranduil to return to that totally besotted state he'd been in before!
I almost stood and cheered for the grand entrance made by Legolas and Laerwen, though! You paint some beautiful pictures indeed of the two of them, dressed in white, crowned in greenery and white flowers, bathed in night-light...really gets the oh...my...God...reflex going, ya know? This was a satisfying chapter, to say the least. I will NOT say hurry, because I know the END is near...
linda
Author's reply
Who would win in a Glorfindel / Haldir match? It's not quite like slapping down the brats. Although the challenge issued could prove too much!
Minalcar is likely to be a pest for longer, I think. Ambantor has had more parental involvement (it's all down to parenting, really), and he and Loareg seem to have more in common.
I think Domeniel feels like someone in a wet T shirt walking past a building site. All eyes are on her. Which could increase your prickliness. I think she has her eye on someone though. And has maternal approval (though possibly not paternal or fraternal).
Many memories of early childhood are implanted really, and now Legolas has his naneth to 'help' him remember more - I have him about 8 HE, when she died, so there are things there. I look forward to seeing Thranduil hazy with passion and with eyes for nothing but his wife.
I think Glorfindel's gathering was taken over rather - but they did look good!
Yes, I am afraid the end is near. Though maybe . . . .
lwarren
· 2 September 2004
· Chapter 24: Coming Together
So a ring will be Minastan's downfall, too? I liked Elrond's reaction when he first looked at it...not possessing the evil power of the One Ring, but still a symbol of power and authority for the one who wore it. I started to feel sorry for Minastan after reading his history (and understanding the meaning of that awful name his mother gave him)...until I remembered the way he did away with Nessa and wondered if one so merciless deserves mercy at all. If he receives it, I think he would believe those who offered it weak and stupid. I'm sure many elves suffered the loss of a parent or loved one, and through that the further loss of someone who grieved for the dead. I think very few resorted to the destructive, cruel vengeance that he did. Still, one can grieve for the child, if not for the adult, I guess.
Sirithiel and her encounter with Celebrian and Galadriel in the tree was so special! It really emphasized the part the husband plays in the well-being of his pregnant wife. Poor girl, sitting in tree, longing for her sweetie, and humming that "plaintive" song! I was so glad that her naneth and daernaneth-in-laws (is that a word? lol) were there to lend her support and share the first fluttering movements of the babies with her (tho' I'm sure she wished for Elrohir!)
I can't think of anything sadder than Ancalime reading through her daughter's journals and seeing her sweet child's gradual destruction, bit by bit. It certainly sets up the very end, with Nessa's Adar waiting for that snake to make an appearance. Great, but very sobering chapter, bodkin!
linda
('tis not flattery, m'dear, I just wish my brain could make such connections...jealousy, maybe? yup! :-) )
Author's reply
They say that abusers were often themselves abused as children - and Minastan was a victim of terrible emotional abuse. Other elves have lost loved ones, but Minastan had no-one who loved him. Legolas lost his naneth, but was cared for lovingly by his adar and assorted carers and friends, but Minastan had no adar, his naneth was - well, mad, really and his grandparents were so concerned with her that they had nothing much left for him. He would have been better in the elven equivalent of care. It doesn't excuse what he has done - he is old enough to know right and wrong, but it explains why he is the way he is.
I'm sure she would have preferred Elrohir to be home, but Celebrian and Galadriel are very strong - I'm sure they will be able to support her until he returns (which won't be too long!)
Ancalime seems to me to be one who internalises personal tragedy - whereas Macar needs someone to blame and hurt. Nessa wouldn't have been able to keep everything secret, even if she was afraid of Minalstan - she was a naturally light-hearted, chattery sort of elleth. His actions with her are probably the worst thing he has done - and the most unforgivable.
Jay of Lasgalen
· 2 September 2004
· Chapter 25: Settling
You have some lovely images here, Bodkin. The final one with Legolas and his mother is breathtaking - they sound so very wood-elfy and ethereal. I also liked Legolas remembering how he would sit on his father's lap while he ruled - Laerwen's death brought them very close together.
But my favourite part was the twins discussing the resemblance between Legolas and his mother, and teasing him about his good looks: ‘It is not a good thing to have soldiers writing poetry about your beauty, Legolas.’ :) :)
Jay
Author's reply
Thank you. I could just see them - all silver and moonlight and shifting shadows.
Thranduil and Legolas needed each other very much then - I think they still do in a way. Their loss made them closer, while Celebrian's wounding pushed the twins even closer, but maybe left Elrond out a bit.
I love the twins.
daw the minstrel
· 2 September 2004
· Chapter 25: Settling
I liked the talk between Legolas and his mother. I had this picture of a devastated child and a suffering but loving father who needed one another. And the questions his mother asked were those a mother would worry about. Who will take care of my child if I die?
The 'brats' are coming along but are not quite reformed yet, I see.
The last scene was very evocative as Legolas and his mother emerge from the woods.
Author's reply
Both of them devastated - and Laerwen suffering from guilt for something she couldn't help. Kids - hostages to fortune - and most of us come through, but you do worry about things.
The brats are improving, but Minalcar is still rather too self-important. I think in his absence Ambantor would settle down quite quickly.
Thank you. I don't know what I'll do when this is finished. It's already leaving a gap.
(I was worrying about Sinnarn the other day. I hope he's got over his wounds. He wasn't looking too good last time I saw him.)
SharonB
· 2 September 2004
· Chapter 25: Settling
LOL, so some other ellyth besides Galadriel wears white and in the forest!! Don't tell her mother, Earwen will never live that down.
Maybe poor Minaclar does need to stay back in the city, if he cannot get used to the idea of what is needed to build a settlement from the ground up. And those young ones are the same no matter ... at least Ambantor realizes what is going on. Although there may be a great deal of payback between him and Loareg, but it sounds like the start of a friendship.
So now we do see why Thranduil set off by himself for the settlement. I wonder if Legolas hints or not who he may find there. That will be another reunion to happily write about. If Far Horizons ends, there is definitly a sequel there.
I definitly enjoyed Elladans quip about Elrond and if he had not met Galadreil until he got to Valinor. LOL, I can just see him in that boat rowing hard as can be.
Author's reply
But this is a PARTY - Laerwen doesn't wear white all the time - her natural colours are those kind of foresty shades. Galadriel's allowed to wear white on special occasions - it would just be nice to see her in something less - lacy when she's walking in the woods!
Minalcar just needs to learn to keep his mouth closed and apply himself - he suffers from delusions of his own importance. He will become a much nicer person if he knuckles down a bit - and Glorfindel is just the sort of elf to see to it. Ambantor seems less self-absorbed - I think he is having fun already - though he and Loareg will not avoid trouble if they keep messing around.
Thranduil - wait and see!
I enjoyed that comment too - Elladan and Elrohir are very flippant!
Anonymous
· 2 September 2004
· Chapter 25: Settling
I love this chapter so much I just don't even know where to begin. Horse droppings! You just get crueler and crueler and it is sooo funny. Your descriptions are great. I can just see the looks on their faces. I died laughing. But my faovrite part was anything revolving around Legolas and his mother. Just so sweet. "...I look forward to seeing Thranduil degenerate into the lovesick elf he was when they first wed.’" was a great line. I like to contemplate that. Poor Thranduil a happy elf. You MUST show us their reunion. Even if its just in an epilogue. Love this chapter!
Author's reply
I would prefer horse dropping to gutting fish myself - at least they are only processed grass! I think Glorfindel feels the brats need a big dose of humility.
I like to contemplate Thranduil reunited with his wife, too. Especially being lovesick. Reunion - maybe - or at least elsewhere if it doesn't fit in here.
Thank you for enjoying!
Ellie
· 1 September 2004
· Chapter 24: Coming Together
The bad guy's past is very interesting. I feel sorry for him in a way, but he's really gone bad. I like the suspense you're building with his trying to return for his ring. I think he's gonna be toast before he gets captured though. Another excellent chapter from the maker of Far Horizons...
Keep up the good work! Love your fics!
Author's reply
It's hard to imagine an elf who is just plain bad, without something that has driven him that way. He's an example of an (emotionally) abused child becoming an abuser. His naneth and grandparents have a lot to answer for. I've started to feel sorry for him - but what he has been doing is inexcusable. Not many more chapters - so something is bound to happen to him before long.
I hope you continue to enjoy. I shall miss it when it's finished.