Ellie · 9 December 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
beautiful! Very sweetly and lovingly portrayed!
Glorfindel of Gondolin by Jay of Lasgalen
Reviews (18)
perelleth · 25 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
What a sweet vignette! It was thoughtful of the twins, to think of such a present, so Glorfindel could have cherished memories regarding the same book and from his two lives.
meckinock · 24 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
What a sweet and thoughtful gift. Glorfindel must have cherished it.
Antane · 24 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
A very nice gift. Happy day, Glorfindel! Another who was "sent back" for that most important task of rescuing the Ring-bearer. You have my thanks. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
whitewave · 24 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
The very thoughtful gesture of the Rivendell twins' gesture for Glorfindel was so sweet! (Wonder what they did though to deserve the punishment). The last part where Glorfindel reminisces about Gondolin was very touching.
grumpy · 23 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Now just doesn't this prove that the twins hearts are in the right places. Is there any chance of me getting the twins to help me clean up arround here?
inzilbeth · 23 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Oh Jay that was just lovely and what an interesting, but very plausible connection between Gondolin and Imladris.
Author's reply
I'm not sure any book could have survived that long, but if it did it could very easily have ended up in Imladris like that. Thanks for your review!
Idril Celebrindal · 23 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Jay, Wonderful story very touching. A great way to start the day. Idril
Author's reply
Thank you - I'm glad you liked this!
Cairistiona · 23 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Very poignant, touching story ... really nice glimpse of ordinary life in Imladris, and the love between the four Elves/Peredhil. I especially liked seeing the softer side of Glorfindel.
Author's reply
Glorfindel is a ferocious fighter (and captain of the Imladris warriors in my stories) but he's very fond of the twins. They're like sons to him.
Kitty · 23 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
*snicker* I can *so* see the twins reluctantly doing their dusting, grumbling, and Elrohir dropping the spider on Elladan. But this find was great, and the idea it gave Elrohir even more. Of course Erestor couldn’t turn them down with it! This gift was touching. To get this gift from his parents back after all these millennia, probably as the only thing still existing of all his possessions in Gondolin, must mean so much to him. And to have a newer copy added to it, one he can still read without destroying the original completely, is great. IMHO, the twims made more than up with that, no matter what they did to deserve the dusting in the first place. That is a beautiful story, Jay!
Author's reply
Thank you - I'm glad you liked this! I was imagining the twins cleaning the library - of course there was a spider, and of course Elrohir dropped it on Elladan :) I think you're right - this has to be the only possession of Glorfindel's that survived from Gondolin, so it's valuable to him for that alone, besides the memories it has. I'm afraid I don't know what the twins did to deserve this punishment - they wouldn't tell me!
Independence1776 · 22 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Aww... That was perfect. Absolutely perfect. I can't really say much else. ~ Indy
Author's reply
*Grin* I don't mind speechless reviews!
Mysterious Jedi · 22 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Awww...that is so sweet.
Author's reply
Thank you.
Radbooks · 22 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Simply wonderful!
Author's reply
Thank you!
Celeritas · 22 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Ah--beautiful! I love looking at things that against all odds survive through the ages, and it must have been amazing to make a discovery like that! Good thing they didn't just pitch it!
Author's reply
I'm not quite sure that a book could have survived since Gondolin - but who cares? Elrohir's curiosity meant he had to at least look at the book, which was just as well!
Elena Tiriel · 22 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Ah, a very nice vignette, Jay! It's amazing what hidden treasures one can find in old libraries, isn't it? ;-) I like how comfortable your Glorfindel is with the brothers, and how he names Elrohir first sometimes. And the thoughtfulness of the young twins, in copying the book, and in adding the "Glorfindel of Imladris", is heart-warming. Good work! - Barbara
Author's reply
Thanks - I'm glad you liked this. I've always written Glorfindel as a friend and confidante to the twins, as well as a father figure. And he's the *only* one who says 'Elrohir and Elladan' - Elrohir loves him for it :)
Nieriel Raina · 22 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
Jay, I have to say it again, this is simply lovely! Short, sweet and thoroughly enjoyable! Love the part with the spider and the added name at the end. :)
Author's reply
Thank you again, NiRi! When I saw that spider on the shelf I just knew what Elrohir was going to do with it :>) The added name at the end was a last-minute change, but I'm glad I did it.
shirebound · 22 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
There was a name inscribed there, in a round, youthful hand Oh my, what a wonderful discovery. This is such a unique way to imagine Glorfindel, and the twins' gift was perfect.
Author's reply
Thank you. It was an image of Glorfindel I hadn't considered before either, but it just felt right.
daw the minstrel · 22 November 2008 · Chapter 1: Glorfindel Of Gondolin
This was lovely, Jay. I got teary at the end.
Author's reply
Thanks, Daw! It's always good to know a story has emotional impact.