Radbooks
· 15 March 2008
· Chapter 7: WAR: A Promise Before Dying
Very nice story of one of my favorite characters! I don't know why Gil-Galad is such a favorite of mine, but he is. :) I guess it's because of fan-fiction. Nilmandra's and Nemis's stories mostly.
Anyway, I enjoyed this glimpse of him. It must have been shocking for him to return to life and find out that Sauron was still alive, your sacrifice worth nothing. That would be hard to swallow.
Nicely done!
Author's reply
Hi Radbooks. Gil-galad is a hard character to pin down because so little is known or said about him, but he is an intriguing character nonetheless. Perhaps someday I might write more about him.
I'm sure it as a shock to learn that all he had struggled for and died for presumably was for nothing, but in the end it did work out and that's the important thing. Glad you enjoyed this story. Thanks for reviewing.
artistic sprite
· 14 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
Even I can't remmember that password! Do you think Radagast was serious in the password?"giggle"
Author's reply
With Radagast you never know. I suspect he had an even more wicked sense of humor than Gandalf did, and that's saying a lot. LOL
obsidianj
· 13 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
LOL! Oh, dear! This is hilarious. Newfangled technology, indeed. So, what does Thranduil have against flushed toilets? Passwords I can understand, but flushed toilets...?
Author's reply
Some people just don't like to change the status quo. "If it was good enough for adar, it's good enough for me." I'm sure Thranduil came around eventally. Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for reviewing.
Nieriel Raina
· 12 March 2008
· Chapter 7: WAR: A Promise Before Dying
And another wonderful piece of gap filler for your Valar series. I'm not a big fan of Gil-galad, but you made me like him more. I really enjoyed he and Celebrian's arm wrestling over who gets to kill Elrond. LOL! Great ficlet!
Author's reply
There really isn't all that much about Gil-galad anywhere in Tolkien, so I can understand why you might not find him interesting as a character. I'm glad that I was able to flesh him out enough even in so short a piece that you find him attractive. Thanks for reviewing.
Nieriel Raina
· 12 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
*snort* No matter how many times I read this, I laugh and laugh. What a FABULOUS piece of humor! I'd love to see you write more Thranduil btw.
Author's reply
Oh give me a break! I'm not writing enough elves as it is!? *LOL* I'm glad you find this little piece so funny. Thanks.
6336
· 9 March 2008
· Chapter 7: WAR: A Promise Before Dying
Interesting to view this from Gil-Galad's perspective, Elrond did the best he could, short of throwing Isildur into Orodruin, guarding and guiding his heirs until the Ring could be distroyed, even though it wasn't one of his heirs who did it in the end! As long as it was gone, who cares how or who did the deed!
Any chance of a tale of Celebrian's healing?
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
Thanks Lynda. I'm gload you found this an interesting tale. As for a tale about Celebrían's healing... that's more up to the muse than to me, but you never know.
Alquawende
· 9 March 2008
· Chapter 7: WAR: A Promise Before Dying
I really liked this. Ereinion is such a joy to read about. You make very interesting. Also, in the author's note at the bottom, Orodreth is the son of Angrod, not Aegnor. Thanks for writing!
Author's reply
Thanks Alquawende. I'm glad you liked this. And thanks for the correction. I get those two names mixed up all the time.
Rhyselle
· 9 March 2008
· Chapter 7: WAR: A Promise Before Dying
This just made me smile.
For all that we know from canon about Gil-galad is contained in just a few lines with nothing of his actual character, you bring him to life as a fully formed person who I'm glad to "meet" and identify with.
I get the impression that he is somewhat ashamed of the way he feels when he finds out that Elrond had been unable to get Isildur to cast the Ring into the fires of Mt. Doom--after all the work and terror and death, to find that it seemed in vain and the evil one had been battling was still alive and growing in power must have been awful for him. To feel disappointment is a normal emotion, but it is hard to deal with feeling disappointment in a person one loves--and it's very easy to feel guilty about it.
I did laugh about the arm-wrestling comment in regards to "I get to kill him first" with Celebrian and Finrod. But the very best part was "Well, it certainly took you long enough" when Elrond, who also probably agonized over not being able to keep the promise realized that he was forgiven.
And saying hello to Olorin once more--even if he didn't look the same as when the Maia had bid Ereinion farewell--that's a hug I'd like to experience myself! :)
Well done!
Author's reply
Thanks, Rhyselle. There really is very little in canon about Gil-galad and his personality, so I'm glad you thought I brought him to life as a fully formed person even in such a short tale.
I'm sure Gil-galad was feeling all kinds of conflicting emotions on that quay waiting for the ship to arrive, but when it came down to it, and Elrond was standing before him, probably looking equally nervous, the love Gil-galad had for Elrond won out and Gil-galad's "Well, it certainly took you long enough" was his way of expressing his forgiveness to Elrond for not being able to keep the promise exactly as he had hoped.
And I wouldn't mind a hug from Olórin, whatever his guise, myself. *grin*
Thanks for reviewing.
Larner
· 9 March 2008
· Chapter 7: WAR: A Promise Before Dying
"I get to kill him first"? Funny! And that he might be amongst the first Frodo and Bilbo should see on their arrival is very appropriate, I suppose! And we all rejoice to see the vow kept.
"His hand was hot as a glede--and so it was that Gil-galad died...." As best I remember without pulling down FOTR. Being burned to death from grappling the ultimate Balrog.... Shuddering!
Author's reply
Yes, the vow was kept even if not the way Gil-galad or anyone else thought it might be. Thanks for reviewing, Larner. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
Kitty
· 9 March 2008
· Chapter 7: WAR: A Promise Before Dying
Gil-Galad had to feel let down after learning Isildur hadn't destroyed the Ring; but this promise he asked of Elrond wasn't entirely fair, either. Elrond could have forced Isildur only by killing him, and that was out of the question. But Olórin was right, there is more than one way to keep this promise. After all, it was Elrond who formed the Fellowship ...
The illumination to the hymn must have been great! And I find it touching that Gil-Galad honoured his Peredhil and Human friends with it.
I'd love to read more about these reunions at the end of the TA in your universe, to be honest. There were so many of them! This one was lovely, Fiondil. What a joy for both of them that Gil-Galad could be there when Elrond arrived! And I am sure the Hobbits were impressed to meet him, too.
Author's reply
Gil-galad of course expected the Ring to be destroyed then and there, but it didn't happen, so naturally he feels disappointed and thinking that it was all for nothing, but these things have a way of wroking themselves out in the end, and even if Elrond did not specifically see to it that Ring was destroyed he did provide for Isildur's heirs and he did form the Fellowship. He kept his promise as best he could and that's all that matters.
I'm glad you enjoyed this tale, Kitty. Whether or not I write any more "reunion" stories is totally up to the muse, but we'll see. There is one such story in particular I am hoping to write, but it'll have to wait until other stories are written first. Thanks for reviewing.
Emily
· 8 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
Heee!
And that's all that can be said. =D
Author's reply
That's about all anyone can say to this one. *grin*
Calenlass
· 8 March 2008
· Chapter 1: SONG: Name That Tune
Once again, your mastery at writing amazes me.
~Cal
Author's reply
Thanks,Cal. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
SurgicalSteel
· 7 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
*falls out of chair laughing*
Absolutely priceless!
Author's reply
Hope you didn't hurt yourself falling. *grin*
Larner
· 7 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
Disney's Mary Poppins meets Middle Earth? And WHAT a password! Now he needs to find a rock to split to hide it in outside.
And Legolas is hanging by his knees from a tree? Remember doing that myself, of course.
(Larner wanders off, waving over her shoulder, and singing, "Chim-chimney, chim-chimney, chim-chim-cheroo....")
Author's reply
I thought people would get a laugh over the password. When I was trying to come up with one that was both appropriate and funny, that particular word pop up in my mind. And at 16, Legolas is not quite 7 years old in human terms. Glad you found this amusing, Larner. Thanks for reviewing.
Lilandirel
· 7 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
pmsl! that was very funny! a pox on all this new fangled technology!
poor Thranduil :-p
Author's reply
I'm sure Thranduil wasn't the only one who felt that way either. *grin*
Does Tulkas get a free pint every time he drops by? I would have loved to see the inn keeper's face the first time he dropped in! Hm, not too sure Namo would appreciate faer turning up sloshed at the Doors to his Halls of Waiting!A little Dutch courage before facing him!
I do like these little snippets, keep them coming,
Lynda
Author's reply
I'm sure Carnifindo nearly died on the spot when Tulkas showed up demanding a pint of his best. *LOL* And Námo would have most likely found inebriated fëar rather amusing as they try to explain *why* they're sloshed.
Glad you liked this, Lynda. I'll keep them coming as long as the muse allows.
Kitty
· 6 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
Really, Fiondil, it was amusing from the beginning that Thranduil couldn't memorise the password to his own stronghold, but when I finally got to the word, I was nearly in hysterics! No wonder poor Thranduil can't remember *that* word! I can't even *read* it without difficulties!
Thanks for the laugh!
Author's reply
You're welcome! Glad you found this so amusing. I thought the password was apropos myself. *grin* Now we know from where Mary Poppins got it!
T.A
· 6 March 2008
· Chapter 5: STING: Blades of Destiny
Interesting story. :-)
But it made me think, can the Noldor and the Sindar living in Beleriand could have seen any hobbits? Technically not possible, but they could've heard accounts of them from the Nandor who came to live in Beleriand under Denethor. Could the elves of Gondolin have had interaction with the Nandor? So Glorfindel must have a vivid imagination or Irmo must have helped him in that area. ;-)
Author's reply
The perian did not exist in the first age, and certainly not in Beleriand. Glorfindel had prescient dreams about the dagger and who would ultimately need it. Actually, I think you quite missed the point of the story which is found in the final line spoken by Tuor. *grin*
T.A
· 6 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious', is that "it"? At least Thranduil saying it in Julie Andrews voice won't be that bad, *snickers* as long as "it" isn't something like 'Thranduil' or 'Theelf' or something. Then it would sound too narcissistic. ;-)
Author's reply
Yes that's the password and I doubt if Thranduil said in anyone's voice but his own.
Edlyn
· 6 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
BWAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh that was hilarious! I'm so glad I wasn't eating or drinking anything while I was reading this. I'm STILL laughing out loud over this very funny response to the prompt. Of course, Balian is now watching me very carefully and wondering who this person who is that just managed to get back up off the floor to type this because it surely can't be his meow-mie!
This is one I'm going to bookmark to read when ever things get depressing and I need a laugh.
Edlyn
Author's reply
*grin* I'm dedicating this ficlet to all of us who have been stymied by stupid passwords at one point in our careers or another. Glad this made your day, Edlyn. Thanks for letting me know.
N. S. Tulkas
· 6 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
Ha! Funny! Never thought of Elves as being old grunts.
Author's reply
Well, even the best of us can have an off-day, so why not Elves?
Jay of Lasgalen
· 6 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
*Snort* I'm with Thranduil - there's nothing more annoying than forgetting a password! He really should tell his wife the secret.
Author's reply
I figure even in Middle-earth they had trouble with "new-fangled" technology and why should the elves be exempt from feeling frustrated over it? Glad you liked this Jay and I think you're right about Thranduil telling his wife, or maybe even Legolas. I remember four-year-olds rattlingly off that word without batting an eye when the movie first came out while adults could never seem to get past "Supercali...what!?". *grin*
6336
· 6 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
Loved it! OMG! Now you are driving me crazy because I can't remeber the name of the Damn Film and I can see and hear Julie Andrews singing the song! Arrgh!
Thanks for the warning about eating and drinking, you might also add a warning about having cats sleeping in laps! I think I need to give Mutt a pawdecure!
Lynda
Author's reply
Hi Lynda. The name of the movie is Mary Poppins of course. *grin* Didn't think about warning against having cats on your lap while reading, though. *snicker* Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed this little bit of humor. Thanks for reviewing.
Ellie
· 6 March 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
ROTFL! Priceless! I love it! And it's one the kids can read, too. YAY!
Author's reply
Thanks, Ellie. Glad you enjoyed it.
Larner
· 2 March 2008
· Chapter 5: STING: Blades of Destiny
Ah--you have Sting beginning as a dagger of Glorfindel's? And does he recognize it when Bilbo brings it to Imladris? Wonderful!
"What's a Perian?" Heh!
Author's reply
Maybe if the muse decides it's worth it I might write about that. *grin* Glad you like this.