So, it is Eonwe the one who killed Ungoliant. I'm sure she didn't expect that, I'm sure she expected the two little "flies" she had caught to be quite helpless and afraid. Too much self-confidence can be dangerous, can't it?
Another good chapter, btw. I like the repeating of Earendil's if/when thought, especially the second time, when he emphasizes "when", showing that he doesn't lose hope.
I hope poor Earendil will get some help soon and that he will have a good rest and healing.
Author's reply
Yes, it is him... In HoME, there is a mention that Eärendil met Ungolianth on his journeys to the south, but it is not said explicitely that he killed her... and I really couldn't imagine how he could kill her alone, as she is equal in power to Melkor himself. So yes, she has a reason to be self-confident, but it's dangerous... and heritable in her family, it seems. Shelob didn't expect to be stabbed by Sam, either. Thank you for the review!
AzureSkye
· 3 November 2010
· Chapter 7: The spider
Go Eonwe!! Its a good thing *I* know Earendil can't die... otherwise this would be your third cliffhanger in a row, and I'd be catatonic. I was hoping the confrontation between Eonwe and Ungoliant would be longer. Still very good. Nasssty, Ssspider, Nassty! Poor Vlingot. And Eonwe. Although.....Elwing's no where to be found. Hope she's OK. Loving this story! Good luck with NaNoWriMo. Hope to see you in December! (Its going to be a long wait......I do want to see how you get Eonwe and Earendil home and healed.)
Author's reply
Yes, Earendil is obviously alive and well in the Third age, but that doesn't mean I can't do nasty things to him yet... Poor guy! =) Ungoliant is too powerful, and the longer the confrontation would take, the lesser chance would Eonwe have to escape with his life. He was very lucky this time! And thank you! MAybe I'll even manage one more chapter in November... are you prepared for a fourth cliffhanger in a row? (just kidding... or not? :P)
Larner
· 30 October 2010
· Chapter 6: A star in a cobweb
A most terrible situation, this. Now--for the rescue! And the artwork is quite seductive!
Author's reply
Thank you, she was supposed to be seductive - on the picture, and in the story, in a way, too. That's her weapon in this form... And the one-Maia rescue team is already coming! ;)
Ellie
· 26 October 2010
· Chapter 6: A star in a cobweb
Very dark and frightening chapter! You caught the terror of Ungoliant extremely well. Nicely and chillingly done!
Author's reply
Well, Halloween is nearing, so a creepy chapter is in place (although it is not celebrated where I am...) =) Thank you for the review!
AzureSkye
· 25 October 2010
· Chapter 6: A star in a cobweb
Sigh....Still more cliffhangers....at least Elwing might have gotten away. I do want to see what Ungoliant says when she finds Eonwe. That will be an interesting conversation. I really have an unhealthy obsession with all your Earendil stories. I think this one is my favorite though. Hope to see another chapter soon! (I really do check everyday, hoping to see and update....unhealthy.)
Author's reply
Thank you very much for the review! It's really great to see that somebody is reading about Eärendil! I admit this story is quite full of cliffhangers. And
regretfully, there might be a delay in November, because I'm taking part in NaNoWriMo. But I'll try to finish the next chapter before it begins, and I hope that will be a better place to stop, if not exactly ideal...
Siiw
· 24 October 2010
· Chapter 5: The last flight of the swan
*waits (im)patiently for the next chapter*
This story really got to me. Eärendil is one of my favourite characters, and there have been many good stories about him lately. Many of them from you! I wonder if the relative low number of reviews for this story means that many reads it and lurk, like I have done, or that too few people know how good this story is yet. I am looking forward to the next chapter. It is almost painful to see the familiar characters in this situation.
Author's reply
I'm really glad that you like Eärendil, any my stories about him! He is not usually among the most popular characters, so it's possible not many people read about him. but the more I'm glad for every reader. Thank you for the review! The next chapter will come soon, probably tomorrow ;)
Ellynn
· 13 October 2010
· Chapter 5: The last flight of the swan
This is the best chapter so far, at least to me! The descriptions are perfect, the atmosphere is tense and thrilly. Great work! :) Can't wait for more.
Author's reply
Thank you very much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter despite the cliffhanger ending!
Larner
· 12 October 2010
· Chapter 5: The last flight of the swan
Quite the adventure, this. A spider apparently has Earendil, and Eonwe is tied for the moment to an incarnate body. Now, to see where and how he awakens.
Author's reply
A nice summary =) It's a ssssssspider, and considers Earendil and Eonwe tassssssty flies, maybe?
Thank you very much for all reviews, Larner!
Larner
· 12 October 2010
· Chapter 4: The sons of a star
Another assault, a darker one this time?
Author's reply
Something like that, yes...
Larner
· 12 October 2010
· Chapter 3: A gull and a swan
A good save, and now Earendil has a crew of sorts, even if it is but one--Maia. Heh!
Author's reply
Oh yes, I loved the irony of the Chief of the Maiar being a crew of Captain Earendil ;) For Eonwe it's something new and interesting also, and he really enjoys it!
Larner
· 12 October 2010
· Chapter 2: Under the wings of a hawk
Dealing with a concussion can be very difficult, I know. At least all is almost in one piece, and all as safe as it can have been made. Now--to wait.
Love the rescue of the ship by Eonwe!
Author's reply
lol, "almost in one piece" is a very fitting expression! And it seems Eonwe is trying to experience as much falling as possible in this story ;)
Larner
· 12 October 2010
· Chapter 1: The Star that hunts with the Moon
And what a terrible fight! Now--to get Earendil to safety!
Author's reply
I love air-battles! And the sky in that time as I imagine it was a dangerous place, full of creatures of the Void thet slipped in when the Door of Night has been opened...
AzureSkye
· 12 October 2010
· Chapter 5: The last flight of the swan
AHHH!!!! No can't do that to me!! I've found your stories on Fanfiction.net, and when I found this site this one was just starting. I love it!! But, but, but...Cliffhangers!! sniff.
Author's reply
Ah, those cliffhangers... Readers hate them, and yet the authors can't resist them... ;) I'll try to post the next chapter as soon as possible! Thank you for reading, and for the review!
Ellynn
· 5 October 2010
· Chapter 4: The sons of a star
I really like the conversation between Elrond and Elros - especially the moment when they talk about their father - it is so beautifully written.
Author's reply
Thank you very much!
ellie
· 1 October 2010
· Chapter 3: A gull and a swan
I feel so sorry for Earnedil not getting break even when he is so gravely injured. I'm glad Eonwe is there to help him out therough all of this. I bet eonwe will enjoy the chance to sail to Middle-earth and see it once again and feel useful once again. Poor elwing puts up with a lot with her love going away every day like he does.
Author's reply
Thank you for the review, ellie! Elwing has it really hard, especially in this time when the skies are still so dangerous... And Earendil with his fate until the end of the world, accepting no excuses... or yes? We'll see yet. But Eonwe is a great help anyways!
Ellynn
· 14 September 2010
· Chapter 2: Under the wings of a hawk
I like the idea that the ship and Earendil have some special bond.
Good chapter!
Author's reply
I think Vingilot can't be just a normal ship ;) Thank you for the review!
Ellynn
· 1 September 2010
· Chapter 1: The Star that hunts with the Moon
Great description of air-battle! *wow*
I hope we'll find out who sent the bats, and why they didn't fear the light. ;)
Author's reply
Thank you! Air-battles are fun, you can use all dimensions for manneuvers =) And we will eventually find out - but all in due time ;)
Larner
· 31 August 2010
· Chapter 0: Prologue
I love the images this conjures. Earendil needs direction and purpose, and Eonwe needs to face danger, apparently.
Author's reply
Oh, I'm really glad if you can tell so much after the prologue! I can tell that Eonwe will get more danger than he would like in this story...
eiluj
· 20 August 2010
· Chapter 0: Prologue
Oh. My. Looking forward to seeing where you will take this.
I guess once you've killed a dragon, mere harpies are nothing.
Eönwë as a hawk: of course! He serves Manwë, so it's only logical.
Can an Ainu die? -- Apparently they all got through the War of Wrath in one piece. So none of them have died yet ... which means none died in the earlier wars with Morgoth and his followers ... maybe because none were truly incarnate during those wars? Interesting.
Author's reply
Yes, what are mere harpies to a dragon? But... who knows what lurks in the darkness... ;)
And I imagine that Olórin was the first Ainu who has experienced death - and that was exactly because he was bound to a real, physical body during his mission in Middle-earth. Saruman was the next one...