Nieriel Raina
· 1 April 2007
· Chapter 7: The Daughter of Araval
Ok, I left my long review over at OSA, forgetting that you don't get alerts on reviews over there. So be sure to check it out. And I reiterate...I want to see Legolas fall head over heels and eat his opinion on love. Besides, after all the poor elf has gone thru, he needs a female to love him and care for him and give him those kids he wants so much. I vote Durfinwen. The two of them would make quite a pair. And I can just see Andunie's response! Or lack thereof. *grin*
Oh...excellent chapter btw. I loved Meivel in this. Poor elf. You write all your characters so very well. Thank you for sharing your talent!
NiRi
Bodkin
· 30 March 2007
· Chapter 6: The Handmaiden of Dol Galenehtar
Legolas wants someone's leg broken????? He is an unusually ruthless matchmaker!
The description of the dry, drought-filled land is ... enough to make me feel stiflingly hot - even here on this cool, damp spring day.
And Durfinwen - Legolas is so clearly gripped by the ins and outs of silken finery! - seems to have an undercover role as a catalyst for lovers. Still - she seems to enjoy putting cats among pigeons!
Author's reply
Well, he only wants it broken "a little" ... that argues a tad more restraint on his part, doesn't it?
I'm having a terrible time not running with Durfinwen's character. I find I'm liking her and her saucy dialog a lot more than I'd anticipated!
Fantasia
· 26 March 2007
· Chapter 6: The Handmaiden of Dol Galenehtar
Le Rouret,
First let me tell you that I haven't read your stories before. I started with this one and like it too much that I went I read the other ones over the weekend. I really enjoyed and loved it, they are great.
Please, keep writing; I can't wait to see what it is going to happen with Legolas' plans. Hopefully, he will find his match too, but I guess that I'm hoping too much, after what happened with the Infant. But when reading this character, Dúrfinwen, seems so right for him, she is so beautiful, bright, loyal and witty; besides, I will like to see a romantic Legolas for a chance.
Author's reply
Well, Fantasia, I don't usually write "romantic" Legolas ... I try to stay away from that aspect of his character. I agree that he and Durfinwen get along well, but I envision that more as two good friends than anything else.
Thank you for reading all my fics! I am immeasurably flattered.
Alison H
· 26 March 2007
· Chapter 6: The Handmaiden of Dol Galenehtar
Another great chapter, Le Rouret.Legolas' head is filled with plans of one sort or another but has he anticipated the unexpected? Something is bound to go wrong somewhere---and I can't wait to find out if Legolas' plans are successful or not!
I've read all your stories, Le Rouret, but I think I'll go back and refresh my memory on Legolas' love life, such as it was.
Update soon!
Author's reply
Actually poor Legolas' "love life" has rather warped his views on love and marriage. Though I admit to a certain appeal in a rather bull-headed and practical view of love-making (probably why I married an Italian) it would be nice to see what kind of woman would rattle him!
Bodkin
· 22 March 2007
· Chapter 5: The Lady of Serni
It's really rather amusing to have Aranath promoting the cause of true love! She is, on the surface, exactly the sort of Lady you would expect to judge and choose partners by pedigree and property - while the beautiful elf would be expected to think more about partners being 'meant for each other'.
Legolas is the most amusing matchmaker. Nearly as entertaining to think of him that way as to see him as Middle-earth's midwife of choice.
Author's reply
Thanks, as always, for your review! I thought it would be funny to have the woman promoting "romance" to be all prickles and stings - it made for a more interesting contrast.
Even though Gildor told Frodo that Elves do not like to give advice to Mortals, I always thought Legolas would take more of an interest in the lives of the folk around him. After all, his father's people were such good friends with the people of Dale, and Legolas had many Mortal friends. And Tolkien's Legolas was so kind-hearted and merry; I postulated he would wish to have all his friends happy, and be relatively clueless about how his interference would be seen!
Anyway, I'm glad you're enjoying it. I'm having fun writing it. I can only handle so much High Drama, in my personal life as well as my fanfic!
Alison H
· 19 March 2007
· Chapter 5: The Lady of Serni
That was brilliant, Le Rouret.I had a huge smile on my face throughout this chapter as Legolas put forth his thoughts on love and being in love.No wonder the Lord and Lady Serni were flabbergasted at the green Knight's explanations on the subject.Legolas takes no prisoners, that's for sure! I loved it.
Ah, but is Legolas feeling a small amount of regret, that he will never be in love or love another? I wonder.
I love this story, Le Rouret.Your words are just delicious to read!
Take care and update soon.
Ali.
Author's reply
Thank you! I don't know if you've read "My Dear Bandobras," but the trouble Legolas had in that particular story was that he desired to be "loved" - and only got the "in love" part down, which was crushing to him.
I put a lot of my own (rather cold-hearted) sentiment into Legolas' arguments. I hate Hollywood and its happily-ever-after crapola and get very frustrated with my 13-year-old daughter's constantly falling in and out of love. Fortunately my husband is well aware of this deficit in my feminine makeup and knows that if he ever buys me flowers he'll only hear, "What the hell are those for?" Far from being disappointed he finds it refreshing!
I'm having fun with this fic ... can you tell?
Bodkin
· 12 March 2007
· Chapter 4: The Silver Knight
Legolas is doing a pretty good job in convincing everybody that his way is best! I just hope he's right.
'What's her name again?
I hope Mardil remembers it before they exchange vows. I'm sure Deniel remembers his.
Author's reply
It was Lord Peter Wimsey who declaimed, in Dorothy L. Sayers' masterful book "Busman's Honeymoon", "In the course of a misspent life I have learned that it is a gentleman's first duty to remember in the morning who it was he took to bed with him." And remember that Elwen, Deniel's younger sister, said that Deniel is "perfect" ... I am pretty sure she knows exactly who Mardil is, and what is his name!
eliza61
· 10 March 2007
· Chapter 4: The Silver Knight
Are there any more frightening words than "Trust me". This is a really great story, Le Rouret. Thank you. Legolas as matchmaker, why does that thought still keep me up at night. LOL
Author's reply
The phrase, "Trust me," seems to me to embody all those things I detest in a person - arrogance that one is right, married to the demand one believe it in the face of the evidence. But like I said: Legolas is an Elf ... what could possibly go wrong?
Alison H
· 10 March 2007
· Chapter 4: The Silver Knight
He he, Legolas was a naughty elf! His match-making has turned Mardil into a quivering wreck and his innuendo while serving pheasant had me laughing out loud! No wonder that even Bandy was turning a little scarlet :D
I love your Legolas, he is effervescent and his heart is great.His appetite for life is wonderful and how could you not love a friend who promises to be the 'mid-wife' at the birth of your first child?!
I love this story, Rouret.Update soon.
Author's reply
I would have updated sooner, but a friend's domestic, er, infelicity prompted the necessity of my watching her two-year-old last week, which impeded my Muse somewhat. Brace yourself; here he comes again!
Ninna
· 9 March 2007
· Chapter 4: The Silver Knight
You cannot be serious, Le Rouret (*grin*)! No, seriously, I'm always intrigued with the way you weave your tales.
I read this right before dinner and it made my stomach growl...your description of any food, even in passing, is mouth-watering. I also love that you portray Legolas actually having a healthy appetite rather than alluding (as it seems so many other authors do) that he only seldom eats!
Author's reply
I had always wondered why folk thought the Elves did not care much for good food. For myself, thinking of the Sylvan and Sindarin Elves in particular, I had postulated a love of those things aesthetic would be given, especially when reading about Galion and the Dorwinion wine in the Elven King's dungeons. And being blessed with extra-good senses, wouldn't their taste buds be subject to the same extremes?
sheraiah
· 4 March 2007
· Chapter 3: The Lovelorn Maid
As amusing as the concept of Legolas as a matchmaker is, it also reveals a part of his psyche that one wouldn't normally see. You get a sense of precisely how lonely he truly is by how hard he tries to get his friend paired off. I can't help but feel for him. The fact that HE knows what's motivating him to get Mardil wed just makes me that much sadder for him. Le Rouret, you do bittersweet so very well!
As always, I look forward to your next installment.
Bodkin
· 4 March 2007
· Chapter 3: The Lovelorn Maid
I think Legolas deals more easily with the devotion of boys like Fastred. At least they don't have secret dreams that he might return their affection in a ... matrimonial sort of way. And if 14 and 40 is a big gap, 14 and however old Legolas is is much, much bigger! Fingers crossed Elwen finds someone more suited to her.
The drought sounds - relentless. And I doubt Legolas can do much about that. Unfortunately.
Ninna
· 2 March 2007
· Chapter 3: The Lovelorn Maid
Now why am I starting to think that Legolas may be snared in some way in a trap of his own making...hmmm...
I love this so much!
Bodkin
· 2 March 2007
· Chapter 2: The Dun Knight
Well - Legolas might be an elf, and consequently very old and wise, but his choice of marriage partners sounds a bit suspect! 40 and 14? It is, maybe, not much of an age gap for an elf (although he could perhaps have learned from his own experience with barely-adult brats) but it is pretty wide for men - and kids.
Although, remarkably, he seems to have more or less won over the girl's father! (Even if he is substituting a marginally older bride). Now he just needs the groom's consent.
Author's reply
And elf, and very old ... but not so wise, perhaps?
Don't worry about the groom - he's the least of Legolas' troubles at this point!
Camp6311
· 26 February 2007
· Chapter 2: The Dun Knight
The groom agrees, the bride's father has given his consent, the hall is rented, so where is the problem??
Wait, the bride and groom have yet to be told, and did Legolas really give up his first choice in bride so easily? I'm reminded of the story of Rebecca and Rachel in the Bible, perhaps Mardil will find himself wedded to both maidens....
Author's reply
Hm, not sure if that was legal in Gondor ... I don't recall reading anything about it, but I'm sure Legolas wouldn't consent to such nonsense (nor would Mardil, for that matter). I'm sure Legolas would say that one bride was more than enough!
Rhyselle
· 23 February 2007
· Chapter 2: The Dun Knight
*giggle* This is so fluffy and funny... and you still keep the forsooth speech that makes your stories so "period" feeling.
Why do I have a feeling though that our dear Green Knight is going to find everything topsy-turvy to what he thinks is the thing to do? *giggle*
Thanks for this lovely fun tale.
Author's reply
Thank you! I have a soft spot for fluff. Angst and blood-letting is all very well, but every once in a while you just need to turn your brain off ...
Tinnuial
· 23 February 2007
· Chapter 2: The Dun Knight
Devious!!!! Deliciously devious!!!!!!!!!!! Oh I can't wait to see how this plays out!!!! Legolas can drop his day job!!
Author's reply
His "day job" - as Midwife? ;-)
eliza61
· 23 February 2007
· Chapter 2: The Dun Knight
Sweet Lord, Legolas as match maker. Trust him with my life yes, trust him to find me a spouse, I think not. As always you have a fine story going, I love it. I just have a sneaking suspicion that Mardil will end up with a bride not because of any thing Legolas comes up with but in spite of his antics.
Where is Bandobras when you need him.
Post soon,
E
Author's reply
I've twisted Tolkien's tertiary character to be a jouster, a multimillionaire, a cuckold, a midwife, and an adopted uncle ...so why not match-maker? Heaven knows he likes to keep his fingers in all the available pies!
Ninna
· 23 February 2007
· Chapter 2: The Dun Knight
I swear you're trying to kill us...a naked Legolas and a wicked little smile at the end of each chapter...methinks there is more going on in that complicated elven mind than we know at the moment!
Author's reply
Oh, the wheels are turning, that's for sure ... now on to the next complication!
Bodkin
· 20 February 2007
· Chapter 1: The Prince of Emyn Arnen
There is something remarkably entertaining about imagining Legolas as a matchmaker and midwife. Dipping his fingers into pies and twiddling them to manipulate people to his liking. A puppet-master. Only, if his own romantic experience is anything to go by, he is definitely not perfect.
Faramir is very brave (foolhardy?) to get involved!
Author's reply
Legolas is rather meddlesome, isn't he? Let's hope all the "twiddling" results in the intended conclusion!
Camp6311
· 17 February 2007
· Chapter 1: The Prince of Emyn Arnen
Joy!! A new Green Knight story. This line does not bode well for Mardil and his (if Legolas has his way) intended: “If this goes ill Legolas … “
“It will not,” said Legolas. “Trust me.”
And who is this "lucky" girl (young women, I should say), perhaps Araval's youngest daughter??
I'm cheering for Mardil to find wedded bliss despite Legolas' interference.
Author's reply
"Despite"? Oh, you of little faith ... ;-)
Raksha The Demon
· 17 February 2007
· Chapter 1: The Prince of Emyn Arnen
As far as I'm concerned, the Jewel of Ithilien will always be Faramir, particularly since Faramir's name incorporates the Elvish word for "Jewel". But I'm certainly willing to concede that Legolas is pretty.
One huge flaw in this chapter - there are no cameras or even court artists to immortalize nekkid Legolas and nekkid Faramir sunning themselves. I would have been happy to volunteer...
Author's reply
Well, next time I take Legolas and Faramir's clothes off I'll be sure to hang around with a camera. A shame I can't draw ...
Alison H
· 17 February 2007
· Chapter 1: The Prince of Emyn Arnen
Well, picturing a naked Legolas certainly drove my February blues away.I like how your mind works, Le Rouret ;D
Oh, there's going to be trouble! Legolas' match-making is now legendary but he hasn't always succeeded and, as Faramir pointed out, he is not a wedded elf so he may not understand the pitfalls of pairing a very young girl to an older man.Mardil may be a man but he may not wish to marry a child, no matter if Legolas encourages him to do so!
I'm really happy to see this new story of yours, Le Rouret.I can't wait to see how Legolas tries to beguile Mardil! That will be worth waiting for.Update soon!
Ali.
Author's reply
Hm, I do seem to incorporate a naked Legolas into each of my stories, don't I? Though this appears to be the first time I actually started one with him in the buff.
Now, as long as he remains clothed for the remainder of the story, I think he'll do fine.
Ninna
· 16 February 2007
· Chapter 1: The Prince of Emyn Arnen
I'm so excited to see another story! I was wondering if we'd hear about any match-making efforts. Legolas just can't leave it alone, can he?
I hope to hear how Mistress Pearl is doing...looking forward to more incredible story-telling from one of my very favorite authors.
Author's reply
I'm glad you're enjoying yourself! This is certainly fun to write. All fluff, no action ... like marshmallows, only with courtly language!