Reviews (715)

6336 · 22 August 2010 · Chapter 7: WAR: A Promise Before Dying

Rereading this and wondering what the Valar thought when they finally meet Frodo and Bilbo, also who sang them into existance? Yes, yes, I know, as if you need any more bunnies! Huggs, Lynda

Soledad · 16 July 2010 · Chapter 56: VAGABOND: Footloose and Fancy Free

He tended to sing long weepy lays about loss and death and other dark matters. Well, that must be a rather monotonous passtime, even for him. Too bad that Dr. Freud is busy therapying his brothers in Mandos - he might be in need of some therapy, too...

Soledad · 15 July 2010 · Chapter 27: ERRAND: Tarrying

Hehehe! This was very funny, despite the serious content. Loved the Ulmo/Námo interaction and the petuland Osse. And Ulmo's water garden must be a marvel.

Soledad · 14 July 2010 · Chapter 18: FAULT: The Doctor Is In

I always thought Feanor had an enormous father complex, having named all of his sons after Finwe. It's confusing as hell... as if Quenya names weren't bad enough to begin with. I think only the Finnish can remember them without help. ;) Loved Sigmund and the Germanisms. German is my second language, I practically grew up with it, so I always find it amusing seeing German words in an otherwise English text. *g* So, "Herr Námo" decided he didn't have a mother? Well, that is one way to approach the situation... and so very Freudian.

Soledad · 13 July 2010 · Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password

I do feel for Thranduil (who's been my favourite ever Elf since forty-plus years). Every time I use my credit card, I'm afraid I might enter the opening code of the house door instead, they're so similar *g*

Soledad · 13 July 2010 · Chapter 2: LAUGH: iLálala Vala

Heh! This was really funny. I can just imagine Tulkas barrelling in, laughing like a loon and demanding that pint. Is it conceivable that a Vala might be just a little bit... erm... immature? Because if it is, Tulkas would certainly be the best candidate. *ducks*

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 20 May 2010 · Chapter 9: RECONCILIATION: Ascent

Atar Fiondil, Just been reading through some of your ficlets before bed, and I was wondering if this one connected at all with the later "Beyond the Galvorn Door". So...did this happen after Feanor (possibly) made it beyond the Door? It couldn't have been before. Or is this what he's seeing as he's standing there, until he finally wakes up? I have to say, I still adore the Valar's treatment of Feanor here...I love Namo, Manwe and Varda. Tulkas amuses me too. I wasn't sure whether this counted as a review for this one or that one! :p Tye-melin, Kaylee

6336 · 17 May 2010 · Chapter 11: BIRTHDAY: Meeting Irmo

Oh, this is such a warm fuzzy, just what I needed, the old bod has been letting me know it is not what it used to be. I can just imagine the three of them cuddled on Atar's lap fast asleep with their brothers and sisters gathered around them. Why do they have to grow up? A pity Melkor could not have kept his innocence, he has missed out on so much, one day though, at the end of all things, he will be returned to it, and to Atar. Lynda

6336 · 19 February 2010 · Chapter 64: BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories

Rereading this and just wondered why no one twigged to it being Midsummers when he takes off. Since most people would know his story and the manner and time of his death. (Just thought of it myself:<)!) Off to visit the Orclings on Monday, be back next week. Huggs, Lynda

Larner · 6 December 2009 · Chapter 62: SPRING: Meeting of Minds

Definitely a good decision, to see for himself that Dol Guldur is indeed thrown down! Love the discussion between them.

6336 · 4 November 2009 · Chapter 52: APRON: Ambiguities of a Lexical Kind

"Eomer'ar higil na Legolas lanc" Hm, yes one could see how that could be misconstrued, especially if one has a mind that dips into the gutter on occasion! Nothing wrong with well written 'gutter' though! Lynda

Midnight Promise · 6 September 2009 · Chapter 23: QUARREL: Confronting Námo

I am have just been reading through you stories again. . .And forgot how much I enjoy 'em! :D Aw, poor Thranduil! Gah! Namo! Stop being mean to Legolas! *rolls eyes* Honestly, they think they are gods and can get away with EVERYTHING, hmph! ;D Oropher?! You have Oropher there and he is not in the scene?! o-o That reminds me, you mentioned Thranduil had other children in a separate piece, and his eldest died correct . . .? Hehe, you already know what I am going to ask you. ;-) It seems that every review I leave I am always hinting (would bribing be better?) for more! Lol. Well my friend, I am afraid you are cursed with excellent writing and so the plea for more of your works is the outcome. :3 RL only so-so? Well I hope it gets more exciting for you, or relaxing if its already hectic. ;D Cheers, MP

6336 · 9 August 2009 · Chapter 33: SIGNAL: Wires Crossed

Oh, this is just as funny as it was the first time around! Someday, the muse willing, you will have to write a seventh age story! It would be interesting to see how things have progressed in Aman, or not as the case may be, some how I don't think it will be crisscrossed by freeways! Lynda

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 24 June 2009 · Chapter 38: CONTEST: Power Play

Here I am! Re-reading this tale because of the other chapter. I liked it just as much this time around; it gave me shivers! There's just one thought I had that made me burst out laughing... “Come,” he demanded. “Whom do ye serve, Light or Mirk? Who is the maker of mightiest work? Who is the king of earthly kings, the greatest giver of gold and rings? Who is the master of the wide earth?” He stood now, his stance one of great imperiousness as a dark veil seemed to cover him, making him even more menacing than before. “Repeat your vows, Orcs of Bauglir!: Death to light, to law, to love! Cursed be moon and stars above! May darkness everlasting old that waits outside in surges cold drown Manwë, Varda, and the sun! May all in hatred be begun, and all in evil ended be, in the moaning of the endless Sea!” A pause to take that in, and then... Kaylee's brain: He doesn't have much of an ear for poetry, does he? He shouldn't quit his day job...well, actually, he should, but he didn't... *hysterical laughter* Now I can tell I should really eat something and wake up, lol. Masterfully done as always! Tye-melin, Kaylee!

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 15 June 2009 · Chapter 28: WICKED: Maiar Games

Hi meldonya! Reviewing again, just because I felt silly when I realized what you'd done in EI2, lol. So the Bronweg in EI2 is THIS Bronweg, not the other one?! I admit I completely forgot about this little tale even though I'd reviewed it and found it so funny. I had to read it over again! :) It was just as good another time around. I am glad to see the elflings still enjoy the place the Maiar showed them, and hopefully will for a long time to come. I also hope the elves of Tol Eressea will *all* be healed, in good time. Tye-melin, Kaylee!

6336 · 9 June 2009 · Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password

Just what has Thranduil got against flush toilets, having used the alternative, many, many years ago when I was a wee tot, I'll take flushing over a trip to the Outhouse any day of the week?! Thranduil needs to get himself a computer that will remember his passwords for him or get Legolas to remember them for him! Hope Tulcas did not do too much damage, thank goodnees the girls are getting past that, now they are into bringing me 'presents', live ones that is! Lynda

Rick · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 39: DISORDER: Chaos Theory

Love this. You still need to do a sequel, for phase 2 - maybe a good way to get the new Loom going, since Vaire should star as the phase 2 mastermind! F&G got Namo wet in this one; maybe other elfling-ish activities for the next one (I have this vision in my head of Namo trying to do a cartwheel...) I'm sure Vaire can instigate F&G to new heights...

GoldenFlower · 16 May 2009 · Chapter 64: BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories

Oh. Wow. Last story of the series. I'll miss it. No matter what character(s) you are writing about, it's always wonderfully written. This last one is one of the best of the series, I think. That could just be my Glorfindel-worship-ness talking though. Hee. A horse named Tuor. I can see that. I can also see it being slightly stubborn and, you know, tough as nails 'n all. Reading this sent me of on a bit of a mental tangent about what breed of horses the would have ridden- They would need to be fairly heavy-type horses, to be able to hold the weight of all that armor-and-various-sharp-pointy-objects, but one would assume they would need to have some speed. The only breed that really came to mind was the Andalusian- strong, fast, easy to train, purdy( because an elf obviously couldnt ride some yucky, roman-nosed-and-hollow-backed thing. It would completely ruin the image, and we couldn't have that.), etc. Yup. Great minds ponder the great imponderable. My mind ponders this. *grin* Anywho, I really look forward to reading Tales from Vairë’s Loom- will it be done in the same manner as this story, with the prompts and the random characters, or will it focus more on a single character? ~GF

rick · 16 May 2009 · Chapter 64: BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories

I have really enjoyed this entire series. I look forward to the new Tales. This chapter was particularly fun; I do like Glorfindel! And Erestor is probably quite correct that Elrond would enjoy stories of his father & grandparents. Keep up the good work!

Aiwen · 15 May 2009 · Chapter 64: BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories

That was a good story to end on. I must remember to look for your new series.

Kitty · 15 May 2009 · Chapter 64: BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories

It's not that easy to spy on a Maiar-trained Elven warrior, isn't it? *grin* Erestor wasn't evil, of course, but I knew from the beginning that Glorfindel would sense him. By now he must be quite good in discerning presences. "If you ordered me to return, then I would," Erestor answered truthfully, then his expression became sly. "Although, I might die of curiosity before I got there." *lol* Thought as much! Of course it was quite embarassing for Erestor to be caught, but all in all, I was glad he followed Glorfindel, as I had my suspicions about the reason for his yearly vanishing. It might have been an intrusion in Glorfindel's privacy to follow him in this manner, yes, but I think it was good for Glorfindel not to be alone. I felt much better for him when Erestor held him while he cried, and I think it was important for him to not only mourn his loss, but to remember Gondolin and to talk about it, about the good and the bad times both. That was probably more healing than mourning alone. Gondolin was so much more than its untimely end, after all. And though I like the idea of Erestor accompanying him next year again, I think Erestor is right - Glorfindel should take Elrond (or both). He would appreciate it very much to talk to someone who knew his grandparents and great-grandfather, and as you said some time ago Glorfindel did meet Eärendil, I hope it was before he left for Middle-earth. So he could tell Elrond so much about his family. And I can see these three becoming close friends after this shared experience.

Sunny · 15 May 2009 · Chapter 64: BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories

A lovely finish to your _Tapestry_ series. But I am very happy that it won't mean the end of these ficlets! Hmmm - _Tales from Vairë's Loom_ has a nice ring to it. And perhaps you might even get a peek at Vairë's private gallery! (I truly hope so!!) :-) Yes, Midsummer must be a truly significant day in Glorfindel’s life. It marks the death of his home, most of his friends, of his king – and of himself. And for an Elf, _death_ would be unnatural – which would only serve to strengthen his reactions. I find it a bit odd that nobody seems to make a connection between Gondolin’s fall and Glorfindel’s annual solo trip to the wild. The details would hardly be secret – it would have been one of the more significant events of the First Age after all. Or perhaps there are those who guess that there is a connection, but are too polite – and too sensible - to badger him about it. Or there may be something about death being unnatural to Elves that might encourage them to not think about it. And from Erestor’s attitudes, I suppose there might be something to this. I suppose that Erestor would think he was well hidden. And he _would_ have been hidden from any other elf. But then he would not have known about the schooling Glorfindel has been through. You show Erestor’s mortification very well. Here he has gone and intruded on his hero’s deeply private pilgrimage – and gotten caught at it!! And it wouldn’t have improvet things at all that Glorfindel calls him “elfling”. Glorfindel chooses not to describe the fight with the Balrog and his own death. Well, he has _done_ so already, as a very “young” Reborn. It wouldn’t be something he would care to dwell about, nor talk about with other Elves, I think. And that time with Alassiel – he was newly reborn, and she _did_ provoke him! "Yet you live, so what is there to mourn?" That is the heart of the story in one short sentence. And Erestor gets him to talk about Gondolin, but as it was before _that_ midsummer – which is a better way to remember it than dwelling on its fall. And better for Glorfindel, as well. :-) BTW – I have a lovely little theory for how Glorfindel got to be such a kick@$$ fighter that he actually took on a Balrog in a fight and didn’t lose (arguably he won, since _did_ achieve his objective). It has to do with motivation - his parents that provided him with it!! *lowers voice and looks around furtively* Just think about it – naming their son _Goldilocks_!!

Larner · 15 May 2009 · Chapter 64: BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories

A fitting memorial to the lost city, and to his lost life as well. For all he has it returned, yet there was much time lost, much of his continuity disturbed. Nicely done, Fiondil.

Elflingimp · 15 May 2009 · Chapter 64: BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories

Fiondil, that was so beautiful it was painful.(sniff) Hugs The Imp

6336 · 15 May 2009 · Chapter 64: BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories

A fitting end for your Tapestry series. I think, finally, Glorfindel has recoverd from his death, a trouble shared is a trouble halved! Looking forward to your Loom series. Lynda