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6336 · 9 April 2010 · Chapter 112: Gurthalion’s Demons

Woah! That was intense! Poor Gurthalion, what he went through and survived, maybe the Molonoldor need their own self help group! Hope it does not take Vorondil too long to recover. Lynda Who is now going to get some caffeine, I need a 'cuppa' after that!

Hel · 7 April 2010 · Chapter 111: An Audience with the Valar

Sounds like they have hammered the details out. Now they must only convice people to come to the council. The coming months should be interesting at the least. I wonder who will be the spokesman of the Reborn? As for the Valar´s dream of the elves becoming one clan, a lot of elves would be extremly shocked at this idea. That about the ball sounds interesting. Just imagine how many disasters can happen...

Tari · 7 April 2010 · Chapter 111: An Audience with the Valar

Things should become very iteresting indeed. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Tari · 6 April 2010 · Chapter 110: Findings

The study of genetics is very interesting. It was something I really enjoyed studing. Faramir should prove to be an apt student. They all handled being tested very well. Perhaps now they will be more comfortable in the presence of the Valar.

Rhyselle · 5 April 2010 · Chapter 111: An Audience with the Valar

Another excellent chapter! :) I thought that the meeting with Lord Manwe was interesting, and I liked the way that Varda came up with for the decision making issue... Each group can bring whom they like, but will only have one voting member. Good idea. I wonder who among the Reborn will be blessed/cursed with being the vote bearer for their group? *grin* I look forward to the next bit of the story, whether it be a continuation of the current thread or going back to see what Glorfindel is up to. Well done!

6336 · 5 April 2010 · Chapter 111: An Audience with the Valar

Things are starting to come together, I have every hope that this council will work. Now to get the people to attend who need to attend! Lynda

Kitty · 5 April 2010 · Chapter 111: An Audience with the Valar

To allow everyone to attend the council, but only one per community to vote seems reasonable, though I can imagine the heated discussions nearly everywhere to decide who's allowed to vote ... Well, at least I think the Tol Eressëans are beginning to see that the Valar aren't going to lord it over them. Arafinwë summed the problem about the various elven tribes up very well; and it's true they will have to work together and probably in the end melt together to a certain extent, even if it will take ages for that. This council will be interesting, no doubt.

Kitty · 4 April 2010 · Chapter 110: Findings

Now that was interesting. Had nearly forgotten about these incidents when Glorfindel was slipping his leash and that they never found out for sure how it happened. Considering that, it makes sense that the Valar try to find out if there is a genetical pattern causing that. "Not a clue, except the fact that Glorfindel is odd, but we knew that anyway." *snicker* Now even I mere mortal know that! Sador is right, examining Edrahil might be interesting, I would be interested to know if he's closer to Glorfindel than the other Reborn. Now you have made me quite curious what the outcome of these examinations will be. "And notice, too, that in Ingwion’s case the length polymorphism is a microsatellite of three repeats while the others are minisatellites with a repeat of... hmmm... thirty." *blinks* Errr ... can I have that in English, please? Or even better, in German? O:-) Anyway, it's nice of the Valar to offer Faramir to teach him more about genetics, as he's so obviously interested in it. That will go a long way to show the Tol Eressëans that the Valar mean well with them, I think.

Kitty · 4 April 2010 · Chapter 109: Visiting with Lord Námo

Methinks holding one day of the council in Námo's house should be the absolutely last resort; somehow I don't think the delegates would appreciate the reception the maze is causing. Save maybe they send only the troublemakers there to talk their objections out ;-) Though the room where they were led to sounds lovely. Oh, there's a council of the Reborn on Tol Eressëa? That makes sense, I think; they can help each other better than others can, making sure the newly Reborn aren't left alone with their problems. It's a good idea, and I think Finrod and the kings might make use of them. They are thinking a bit more 'global' and less fixed on their own community than most of the Once-born, I believe.

Kitty · 4 April 2010 · Chapter 108: Arrival in Valmar

Have to agree with the Reborn; what they were and did in Beleriand is determining who they are, and they can't just leave that behind as if it never existed. I think that's a mistake on the side of the Lóriennildi to insist on them only living in and for Aman. They need both. Oh well, it was only to be expected that these three would *not* return in time from their little visit to Námo. I would have been surprised if the Valar didn't use it for their own purpose. No wonder Arafinwë was a bit pissed off.

Kitty · 4 April 2010 · Chapter 107: Delegation

The discussion about the weather left me thinking the Valar must have held the winter in Valinor off this year so we got more than our share of it ;-) Certainly, if I announce that Tavrobel will attend regardless then that will force Avallónë and Kortirion to send delegates, if only to make sure that Tavrobel does not lord it over them. Well reasoned, I think. They will be sulking, but they will come. Hm, looks like the two most likely troublemakers, Galadhwen and Morcocáno, may be out of the picture for the moment. Or at least one can hope. Anyway, I am glad these Tol Eressëans came over to the mainland to ask for the council and are trying to convince the others to come, too. And they took the idea of having the council in Valmar quite well, all things considered. Sador wanting to show the other Reborn Námo's garden left me grinning. Do I smell trouble here?

ellie · 2 April 2010 · Chapter 110: Findings

Very cool findings indeed! Mutating elves? Fascinating! I had never considered any of this before, especially a scientific explanation for why the Reborn are different. The elf learning genetics is a lucky guy. that would be very cool getting to learn genetics from a Maia. Cna['t wiat to see where this goes next!

Aiwen · 2 April 2010 · Chapter 110: Findings

I enjoyed the genetics talk, and find myself rather envying Faramir.

Larner · 2 April 2010 · Chapter 110: Findings

A fascinating evening! So, those who are Reborn have a specific genetic anomaly, do they? Most interesting! And I obviously need to find copies of Morgoth's Ring and The Peoples of Middle Earth!

Larner · 2 April 2010 · Chapter 109: Visiting with Lord Námo

I am very pleased that Manwe spoke in Sindarin--it was both polite and politic, and a marked reminder to the Amaneldi that these are to be treated with respect, and that Sindarin is a viable language with its own history and place within the world. Excellent! And somehow I find the idea of the Valar doing research on these to be--well, not exactly ominous, but curious!

Fantasia · 2 April 2010 · Chapter 110: Findings

Fiondil, this is a very good chapter. I'm like Faramir, one word in twenty...I think that I've learned more of the starts and the genoma with you than in my classes. Good explanation about the reborn, they are clones..... Even if I don't review often, I'm reading all your stories. My favorite is still Glorfindel, I'm missing him. Thank you

6336 · 2 April 2010 · Chapter 110: Findings

Well that was interesting, Namo has always said that the Reborn are a little out of whack with the rest of the Elves, now we have proof that it is so and what is causing it. I could follow some of it, but most of it was Greek to me or should that be Latin? Could it by Eru prerparing Elves for the Dagagor Dagorath? Happy Easter, Lynda

Larner · 2 April 2010 · Chapter 108: Arrival in Valmar

An interesting meeting between the delegates and the Valar. Now--to find out how our three missing Reborn are faring! Heh!

Tari · 31 March 2010 · Chapter 109: Visiting with Lord Námo

Forming a council of the Reborn was an excellent idea. Who would be better able to help in the healing process than one who has had the same experiences? Also, merging their council with that of the Once-Born sounds like a very good idea to me. A lot more understanding between the two groups is vital.

ellie · 29 March 2010 · Chapter 109: Visiting with Lord Námo

ya know, the reborn have soooo gotten their act together for a bunch of disoriented folk who have problmes discerning between past and present, they see more clearly than those who are Once born. Wow! love their council with it's sort of group therapy and every one looking out for each other. That will coem as a shock to the others indeed! I so can't wait! I'm sure I"ve commented about this before but have forgotten your response as it was a year or so or more ago. The labyrinth which those entering Namo's domain must traverse - woudl you say that it is a spiritual journey designedto celanse the spirit and perhaps the psyche like symbolic walkings of labyrinths today a a sort of mini spiritual journey? Love the stones and their significance in healig and centered well being. cool.

Tari · 29 March 2010 · Chapter 108: Arrival in Valmar

Coming into the presence of the Vala is going to very traumatic for some of the elves, I’m sure. I wonder how many will faint. They’ll definitely be shaking in their shoes unnecessarily. The Vala only want to help them resolve their petty disagreements. They should be enjoying the honor bestowed upon them, instead of waiting for the shoes to fall.

Sunny · 29 March 2010 · Chapter 109: Visiting with Lord Námo

Hooo – conspiracies!! *rubs hands gleefully* Actually, it makes sense that when the Reborn do not find understanding or support among friends and family, they will seek it elsewhere. And where better than among others who have experienced the same kind of things? And when they have started to come together and compare notes, they would soon have realized the one thing they had in common was that lack of understanding and support, even among those with otherwise loving families. And for those who were alone, it would have been even worse. So it might not have been long for enterprising Reborn ellyn and ellyth to start actively looking for those who might need a bit of help. It seems to me that the Reborn has that one thing (being Reborn) that is likely to trump tribal affiliation, political allegiance, class and whatnot. So this Reborn Council that suddenly has popped up, while it is a surprise, it is not _surprising_, if you know what I mean. I suspect that when certain members of the official councils of Tol Eressëa learn about the Reborn Council, they are going to keel over from apoplexy. Or they would have if elves did that sort of thing. ;-)

6336 · 29 March 2010 · Chapter 109: Visiting with Lord Námo

Well the Council of the Re-born should get Galdwhen's knickers in a twist when she finds out about it! It makes sense though, self help groups always are more beneficial to those they serve, having been there and done that, they know where they are coming from and what the type of problems are. Having the Council spread to Aman will be of help, maybe they can rework the treatment plans at Lorien and, finally, write a book on the Care and Feeding of the Re-born! Hope the information Namo and the other Valar get from examining Sador and Company is of help to explain Glorfindel's psychic breaks. Thanks for the speedy update, Lynda

Sitara · 29 March 2010 · Chapter 105: Consultation with Manwë

I don’t feel particularily energetic this morning because of the clock change that occurred yesterday. “groan” Besides, I feel rather tired to start some pointless arguments, either with Ingwë or with Arafinwë on the topic of his daughter’s “punishment”. After all, he’s still her father and it’s only natural to be concerned for her. Anyway…I’d try to look at the fact that they have both acknowledged the Tol Eressëa problem and genuinely wish to make amends in behalf of all people living in Valinor. However, I’ve to say that Arafinwë asking Manwë to grant authority to those who will come to actually speak for their people seemed rather…odd to me. ‘grin” Should the Valar have the power to grant such request? So, Morcocáno was actually an old acquaintance of both Arafinwë and Ingwë? Interesting. However, I’d like to know what did he do for earning himself a banishment to Formenos or, more to the point, what made him to draw his sword on another ellon and of course, what kind of part had the High King Ingwë played in this affair. “grin” All things considered, Morcocáno’s treatment of the people of Angobel isn’t something likely to endear him to many people, not even to me. It’s inexcusable to start treating people the way others treated you. At least, in my opinion. Well, it looks like once again, all the roads would take us back to the Darkening and your upcoming story? As for the Valar..I’m desperately trying to see only what they did good in the past and what might do from now on. I still have some chapters to read and I look forward to do it.

Hel · 28 March 2010 · Chapter 108: Arrival in Valmar

Manwë nodded. "Let us go then. We will need to move quickly if we are to keep our promise to have Sador and the other two ellyn here tomorrow." This comment in combination with the a bit to empty street give me a bad feeling. I hope they did´t manage to go to the other dimension or something like that. Arafinwe should have known the moment he told the three Reborn to be back in time for dinner that they wouldn´t be there punctually. And I have somehow the impression that the whole incident was kind of planed by the Valar to meet some of the Tol Eresseans before the official meeting. The next day will shurely be interesting and stressful.