Rhyselle's Library by Rhyselle
Nieriel Raina · 9 April 2008 · Chapter 6: Courage
An excellent piece of gapfiller. I thoroughly enjoyed it! NR
Author's reply
Thank you, NiRi! After weeks with an uncooperative muse, she came back with a bang! I appreciate your reviewing, especially with how busy you are these days.
Fiondil · 9 April 2008 · Chapter 6: Courage
This is such a lyrical piece of writing with beautiful imagery and excellent pacing. "It is the Nauglamír, the Necklace of the Dwarves which they made for me when my kingdom was formed. It is my… second-most precious possession." The uncounted gems which he had carried forth from Valinor flared with a glory that Beren had never before beheld and, awed, he asked, "How can such a thing not be your most precious possession?" Turning to open the other casket, Finrod paused and held out his hand. The light of the Nauglamír's jewels and the lamps that lit the anteroom caught the beryl and made it flare greenly. "This is the most precious thing I own." He smiled then lifted his silver crown to his head, settling it upon his fair hair, as his attendants bowed to him. This is just wonderful and I like how you keep returning to Beren to show us his reaction to what is going on around him, the sense of hopelessness he feels because the people of Nargothrond listen to Celegorm and Curufin. Yet, through it all, Finrod shines. When he speaks to Orodreth in ósanwë I got chills down my spine. Even though he knows that his nephew will fail in his oaths, he still loves him and leaves him with words of encouragement. The ending was perfect, since we know that in the end the sons of Fëanor will suborn Orodreth, which act will ultimately lead to the destruction of Nargothrond and all that Finrod fought and died for. Excellent job, Rhyselle! One of your best.
Author's reply
Considering that it was written whilst under the influence of cold medications and a 101.5 degree fever, I'm thrilled that this story turned out as it did. Finrod is pretty much my favorite character in THE SILMARILLION (with Glorfindel a close second), but I'd never managed to write about him before I'd read your Elf Interrupted, Part I story. So you should take a lot of the credit for this. I really appreciated your beta and the discussion we had while this was pouring out into the keyboard. It wouldn't be as good as it is without your support.
Larner · 29 March 2008 · Chapter 5: A Time to Speak
Ah, a wonderful vision of our small Leaflet and his father. Yes, now a time to give over grief for the two of them.
Author's reply
I'm so very glad you liked this. Please pardon my delay in replying. I've been quite ill over the last week or two and I'm finally catching up with my reviewers. Thranduil interests me as a character being that he is the only elven leader in Middle-earth who has not borne a Ring of Power. Considering that he had Sauron as a near neighbor for quite some time, he must have been a very strong individual to preserve what he has of his kingdom against the Darkness for all that time. Thanks for reviewing!
Fiondil · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 4: The Beginning of the War of the Ring
I remember you showing me this some time before and it's as chilling to read a second time as it was the first. What strikes me the most is the clinical nature of the narrative, as if some historian from a remote future were writing this for his thesis. The matter-of-factness of the words and their tone make it all the more chilling. Great job!
Author's reply
You were the first one besides myself to see this piece, and even now, months later, it still gives me the chills that I could have written it. Thanks for reading it again!
Fiondil · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Dawning
Beside him lay the light of his life.... I'm sure that for Faramir, Éowyn was indeed his light, both figuratively and for real. Lovely imagery of a time of peace after so long a time of horror.
Larner · 25 March 2008 · Chapter 4: The Beginning of the War of the Ring
A far different resurrection, this one--one leading not to greater life but to corruption of the living; to grief rather than to delight.
Author's reply
I hadn't really looked at this in comparison to the Easter ficlets, but you are right. *shudder* I still don't know why my muse gave me this one... but thank you for reading it!
Agape4Gondor · 24 March 2008 · Chapter 4: The Beginning of the War of the Ring
Yikes! Never thought that his body would be still laying there! Grosses me out. They should have, like the Rohirrim, burned it!
Author's reply
I really don't know why the body wasn't burned or why it remained intact after all that time... it's just the way the images in my head showed it. *shudder* Although I know that I certainly would not have wanted to have handled it even to set it on a pyre! Thanks for reading!
phyloxena · 24 March 2008 · Chapter 4: The Beginning of the War of the Ring
Great pace and tone. I like this remote, detached description.
Author's reply
Thank you! I don't know if I could repeat this style, but it's the way the words flowed. I wasn't sure if anyone would really want to read it, but posted anyway. Thank you for your kind words.
Kaylee Tonks-Lupin · 23 March 2008 · Chapter 4: The Beginning of the War of the Ring
*Shudder* Wow...this evoked strong images in my mind, I could see it all...*shudders, again* Powerful, very powerful Rhyselle. Very good...very scary!!! ~Kaylee!
Author's reply
I wasn't sure how this would be taken. It was very odd to write, as I normally don't write in this style. Very creepy and I was glad to get it scribbled out and out of my head!
White Gull · 23 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Resurrection II
This is very nice, a great thought on Easter. Thank you!
Author's reply
Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. I don't normally do drabble type fics, but this and its partner ficlet came forth and demanded to be written. And it's all because of Alassiel and Fiondil and their inspiration. :)
Larner · 23 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Resurrection II
Yes! Glad to see this here, too! Alleluia!
Author's reply
Thank you! Alleluia! It must have been hard for all of the Valar not to want to be in His arms, during the entire time that He spent in Mandos. I can just see Lord Namo standing there, wanting to throw himself into an embrace, but not wanting to presume. Of course, Eru Illuvatar knew this... and I just can't see Him leaving without holding the child of His thought.
Fiondil · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Resurrection II
And just what is it that Namo is now to do, we wonder? And the idea that he gets to feel the One's arms around him for real is really neat. A very lovely image that we can all take with us in the hope that someday the same will happen to us. Hristo orortie! E ororties£¡Christ is risen! He is indeed risen!] Happy Easter!
Author's reply
If Lord Namo ever tells me his task, you'll be the first person I tell it to! :) The thought of being in the arms of the One... *reverent shiver* You were the first person I ever mentioned "seeing" this scene to, and I'm so very glad that I was finally granted the words so that you and others could "see" it too.
Fiondil · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Resurrection
Right up to the very end I was wondering just who was lying on the couch. A lovely Easter surprise! And it would be interesting to see more of His time in Mandos before returning to Jerusalem. Thank you for sharing this and I'm glad you took my suggestions when you let me beta this earlier.
Author's reply
I really appreciate your beta-ing this for me. And I thank you for letting me play in you Valar-verse. This never would have been written had I not found your fics and fallen in love with them. That we have developed the friendship we have because of this is a great gift. Thank you for the friendship and inspiration. And may you be blessed this Easter Day and all others.
Agape4Gondor · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Resurrection II
You have used all the best words. An absolutely beautiful moment. To think of the Halls of the Dead (where he spent those 3 days) - so richly blessed. For those who were there at the time to actually see Him. For the Valar to finally 'feel' the touch of Eru...... *SHIVERS*
Author's reply
Oh, yes! *reverent shiver* And, of course, He would visit the Eldar as well as the Edain, for both are His Children.
Agape4Gondor · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Resurrection
OH MY!
Author's reply
*blush, shuffle feet* Thank you.
Agape4Gondor · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Dawning
dreams 'quickly forgotten' 'no longer having to struggle through the fume and fug of Mordor's making' 'seemed too soft'... 'sleeping rough' This line killed me - 'along with his beloved, lost Rangers' 'never again to waken in darkness' I am so glad there was a happy ending for Faramir - I'm so glad Tolkien gave him Eowyn...... The Irish in me is making me step aside for a bit and sob over the loss - I'll pick up a beer in a moment or two and raise it in joy, but I need to sob for a moment.....
Author's reply
I understand exactly what you mean. Even though Faramir was granted joy and honour for his sacrifices, the fact remains that he lost EVERYTHING... his parents, his brother, his Rangers. And I think that this is why he will never, ever take things such as love and light, his wife, his king, his principality and the loyalty of Beregond, and ever so many other things for granted for the rest of his time on Arda. Thanks for reviewing!
Kaylee Tonks-Lupin · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 3: Resurrection II
YAY!!!! You posted all of it! *Rejoices* He is Risen...He is Risen indeed and I am *definitely* glad for that! *Big hugs* ~Kaylee!
Author's reply
Well, it wouldn't exist yet if you hadn't triggered my muse into getting back to work. :) Thanks!
KayleeTonksLupin · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Resurrection
*reads fic over and over in awe* Well mellon-nin you know what I think of this fic, but I'll just say again how AWESOME it is...literally awesome, awe inspiring!!! ^_^ I'm so glad you posted it! ~Kaylee!!!
Author's reply
Thank you. :) Happy Easter!
KayleeTonksLupin · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Dawning
Awww!!!!!! Yay for Fara and Eowyn!!!!! ^_^ Sweet story! Hugs and God bless, Kaylee!!!!!!
Author's reply
Thank you. This was my first ever official drabble-type fic, and boy! It was a lot harder than I'd expected to write to fit the word count. I'm very happy with how it turned out, because it fit the image in my mind perfectly.
Lisselinde · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Resurrection
Oh Rhyselle! What can I say, except, how utterly beautiful! Alaita Eru, Alaita Eru, i atar, i ion, ar i aire fea! Praise God, the father, Son, and the Holy Spirit! This story brought me to worship when Alassiel showed it to me. I can truly imagine the valar there, and I can feel my finger in those beautiful scars which Atar wanted left in His body. Thank you! Thank you for being His instrument!
Author's reply
I am so very pleased that this little ficlet touched your heart. I thank Him for blessing me with the words put into my head and fingers, and for allowing me to tell it. Alaita Eru!
Alassiel · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Resurrection
Greetings Rhyselle, I wept with awe and joy when I read this. An Easter blessing indeed! I Heru Ortanië! The Lord Has Risen! Alassiel
Author's reply
It's really your fault this story happened (well, fault is not really the right word but I can't think of another right now) because it was your fic "Sent Unto Men" that first got me thinking about the incorporation of the events of the life of Christ into Tolkien's Legendarium. And Fiondil's characterization of the Valar was the other part of it. So thank you for for inspiring me as well!
Larner · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 2: Resurrection
So, this was how it was done? I think that Atar did indeed approve.
Author's reply
I admit to being nervous as to how this would be taken. But scripture speaks of Christ visiting the dead during the three days before He rose again, and the words came... Imagine how the Valar must have felt to be once more in the actual presence of Eru for the first time since they left the Timeless Halls... I do have a bunny nibbling on me in regards to that but the words haven't come to me in fullness yet. I understand from Fiondil that you have been ill this Holy Week. I pray for your recovery and that you may be blessed this Easter, despite your unwellness. God bless you!
Larner · 22 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Dawning
I see your Faramir, as with my Frodo, rests best knowing natural light can touch him ever. And such a light to waken to, there lying by his side....
Author's reply
It just seemed right to me that after dwelling so long under the Darkness of Mordor and struggling under the Darkness of the Black Breath, Faramir would crave light in all of its aspects. And the light of love is the brightest, after all. :) Thank you for letting me know you liked this.