Kin No More by Ellie
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panzer71
· 24 September 2011
· Chapter 3
I liked the story. I'm sorry I have no literary insight to offer beyond that your story was entertaining. You give credit to Fiondil and it is easy to see his hand in the construction. One of the thoughts I had was of how the pride of the Noldor played such a huge roll in much of the destruction in middle earth. I see a theme,maybe,that Tolkien saw pride,as many Catholics do,as the most evil of human weaknesses. The pride of Morgoth being at its root. Oh well,sorry for rambling and thank you for your submission.
Author's reply
Fiondil's main help in the construction of this story was in the names and the ancient terms and bit of hisotircal clarifacion in this big "what if" story. The rest was pretty much mine. Pride was indeed a factor in this story, but at least Finwe's brother was able to give compliments and admiration where they were due.
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Larner
· 18 August 2010
· Chapter 3
Sulwe has reasoned well, and judged this nephew of his well, also. I rejoice that the title of this story is not quite accurate, as these explore the depths of their kinship. Nicely done.
Author's reply
Somehow I managed to miss responding to this review. I apologise for that! I'm glad you enjoyed the story :-)
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Larner
· 18 August 2010
· Chapter 2
Apparently the rumors of Sulwe's death were also somewhat premature! Heh!
Larner
· 18 August 2010
· Chapter 1
Those among whom these Amani Elves sojourn are NOT stupid or foolish, or so they will learn.
Raksha The Demon
· 15 July 2009
· Chapter 3
Although I don't quite understand all the relationships between late First Age elven tribes, I quite enjoyed this story. Excellent last chapter - I always felt that as great an artisan and inventor as Feanor was, he wasn't a very good king; and that Finarfin did a better job.
Author's reply
I agree with you that Fianrfin was the better king. I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Elena Tiriel
· 15 July 2009
· Chapter 3
A very interesting tale, Ellie!
I admit to having been intimidated by all the names at the beginning, but by the end, I was engrossed in the interplay between the various Elves. I especially liked the fact that the very capable head healer was also the heir. Glad that the kinsmen recognized each other, and that they proved akin in their nobility.
Nicely done!
- Barbara
Author's reply
The beginning was a bit confusing with all of the names, but I'm glad you were suitably ensnared by teh end of the story! I must admit that I was surprised to discover that the healer was Sulwe's heir as well (he surprised me with that when I wrote chapter 3). But it worked well!
This was a fun exploration into Finwe's "other family".
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Aiwen
· 15 July 2009
· Chapter 3
Very interesting. Quite different from how I'd imagined the Tatyar who remained, but since I never imagined them in this much detail I'm hardly going to quibble. Thank you for writing about them; the Avari are vastly underwritten and I enjoyed reading this.
Author's reply
I'm glad you enjoyed this story. I had never much considered the Tatyar who remained behind until I wrote this story, but it was interesting finding out about them.
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Larner
· 15 July 2009
· Chapter 3
Ah--very nice reveal here! And the kinship is revealed to be honorable on both sides.
Author's reply
I'm glad you enjoyed the surprise! I figured Finarfin had to inherit "something" from Finwe and why not a nobility that matches that of Finwe's kin?
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Larner
· 15 July 2009
· Chapter 2
Apparently the rumors of Sulwe's death were a bit--premature! Heh!
Interesting discussions, to be certain.
Author's reply
Okay, so I should have made it only two chapters instead of three... You'll learn who Sulwe is when you read chapter 3. Yes, the rumors were a bit premature and Finwe was the one spreading them...
thanks for reading and reviewing!
Larner
· 15 July 2009
· Chapter 1
Alas for the suspicions between the different groups. Yes, they all need to learn that they are all fighting upon the same sides.
I am a bit surprised any among the Teleri went ashore to fight Melkor, but I suppose I should not be.
All too typical of human nature!
Author's reply
The Noldor were very arrogant when they first arriived from Aman after the kinslaying and they alienated a lot of the Avari. The elf cursing in Telerin is married to a Telerin, but he is Noldo (comes out in the second chatper).
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Aiwen
· 10 July 2009
· Chapter 2
Fascinating. When you say Sulwe is king of the Tatyar, how big is the kingdom he rules? If it is large, how did the Noldor avoid noticing it? If it is small, by what right does he speak for all the Tatyar? Why did the Tatyar come west? Where is this? The Taur-in-Duinath perhaps? Big, heavily forested, inhabited by dark elves... but far south of most fighting? Or somewhere else? I hope you answer some of these questions later. Inquiring minds want to know. I am enjoying this very much.
Author's reply
I hope that chapter 3 will answer most of your questions. I have tried to imply that the exiled Noldor have completely ignored the Tatyar up until now seeing them as lesser beings or backward kinfolk and not worth the time of day like most primitive Avari (a Noldorin sentiment not mine), and the Army of Light from Valinor was simply too busy to go exploring to see what hidden kingdoms might be out there.
I'm glad you are enjoying this story:-) It was an interesting challenge writing it and a lot of fun as well (lots of new characters and a new way of thinking for me with "Noldor" who aren't like the Noldor of Aman and yet are).
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Rugi
· 8 July 2009
· Chapter 1
Very intriguing beginning - I like that little I've seen of the characters so far. I like the way you balance their guardedness with a desire to help and be helped.
Author's reply
I'm glad you like what you see so far. The Noldor have someone who they needed to protect, but at the same time, they are all in need of help. Common sense had to win out sooner or later with Arafinwe's guards, or so one would hope.
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Aiwen
· 8 July 2009
· Chapter 1
Very interesting. We know so little about the avari, and what little we do know is contradictory. I'd imagine it makes them very hard to write about.
Author's reply
The Avari are difficult to write about and the Noldor (Tatyar) who stayed behind are even more so. However, there are some traits which I think are characteristic of all of the Tatyar clan and not just specific to the Noldor. But, we'll have to wait and see.
Thanks for reading and reviewing!