Reviews (390)

6336 · 21 September 2011 · Chapter 16: In Which Sador Arrives and a Dream is Revealed

Oh, this was a fun chapter! It had me laughing! Ulmo seems to be having a fun time with this wedding, I wonder if any of the other Valar plan on popping in any time soon to join in on the fun. I don't see why Earwen can't go hang in a tree along with the ellyn, though she would porbably have to stop off to put on some leggings, it would not do for the Queen of the Noldor be seen hanging from a tree branch with her skirts over her face! Huggs, Lynda

Arwen75 · 21 September 2011 · Chapter 16: In Which Sador Arrives and a Dream is Revealed

Ok once again the end of this chapter makes me so glad I do not share an office. I can now go off to my afternoon meeting with a huge smile on my face. Sador hasn't changed much I see - and I love the story about his grandparents and great-grandfather painting the shed red. As to Lord Ulmo's intervention I wander what it pertains. Netilmírë 's reaction was great :) I am going to be so glad to have this story to brighten up midweek in what promises to be a busy university term.

Tigger · 15 September 2011 · Chapter 15: In Which They Go on a Picnic and Finrod Let’s His Hair Down

Okay, it's been a *really* long day for me, as I had an over to Sudbury and back for my Dental Checkup and Cleaning. I have to go back, but as I have two broken teeth, that wasn't a surprise. Oh the joys of being on Predisone long term to keep my Kidney Transplant happy. Anyway...I'm literally running on fumes here and will give a more indepth review either tomorrow or during the weekend. LOVE this chapter. Especially Arafinwe and Earwen's disclosure of how their Wedding went. Yi yi yi...At least in the end they got the Wedding they wanted. Even though no one was the wiser on the day for the Wedding for everyone else that is. :oD BTW...Thanks for giving me the needed kick in the rear to finally get my Rankin Family CD's loaded into my iTunes Library. Been meaning to do that for a year and a bit, but now that I need to refresh my memory on how Mist Covered Mountains sounds like, it might actually end up getting done this time. ;oD I was lucky enough to see them perform live in the Fall of 93 and it was one of the best Concerts I've ever been to. Can't wait for next Wednesday and I will do a longer review at some point in the next couple of days. :o)

Monalex · 14 September 2011 · Chapter 15: In Which They Go on a Picnic and Finrod Let’s His Hair Down

Great chapter, jajajaja, but poor Aldundil it must be the most embarrassing thing for an elf to stumble upon a tree ROOT!!!!!! Interesting story of Arafinwë and Eärwen wouldn't have thought they would have the guts to do that... poor Indis it must have been terrible to be constantly in the shadows of your husband's first wife, whom you are almost certain you will never compare in his heart... now I can almost understand her frustration with Fëanáro, because he made sure to not make things easy for her... but anyway I still sympathize with him, it must have equally horrible to know your mother doesn't care to return to you or your father and that his father can replace her so easily... though I don't think he really did and that's why Indis had it difficult in the beginning of her marriage and later on with the rivalry between Nolofinwë and Fëanáro... Anyway I have a question: what has happened to Nerdanel after Fëanáro left???? You never mention her... and she unlike her husband tried to get along with the family... was she exiled or is she a she-who-must-not-be-named???? Also I find it a little uncharitable of Arafinwë to not try to understand his nephews, I mean if Nolofinwë did and he SUFFERED the Helcraxe why shouldn't he??? They had lost everything following the oath their father made them take, also I think that by the time of the War of Wrath they were a little like madmen, holding on to the last thing that made "sense" to them for loosing and leaving everything they had behind in Aman.

tkid · 14 September 2011 · Chapter 15: In Which They Go on a Picnic and Finrod Let’s His Hair Down

Gorgeous song by the Rankin Family, and I am definitely not speaking to you. Do you know how impossible it is to track down the song or the album?!? Quick question: were all of the 10 who went with Finrod bonded to him with the Life Oath? If yes, given the, uh, feedback, that'd be major ouch in the dungeon of Tol-in-Gaurhoth? Laughed at Arafindel and Earwen secretly eloping. Go Mom and Dad!

Larner · 14 September 2011 · Chapter 15: In Which They Go on a Picnic and Finrod Let’s His Hair Down

Ah! A wonderful time was had by all! And glad that Arafinwe and Earwen beat their mothers to the punch as they did! At least they got the marriage they wanted!

Fantasia · 14 September 2011 · Chapter 15: In Which They Go on a Picnic and Finrod Let’s His Hair Down

Nice chapter. I was a little worried when I read the title, I just imagined Finrod as Rapunzel in a high tower...I tis great when parents surprise their kids. You know, when first I read about ME (many, many years ago), one of the stories that impact me more was Findecáno's rescue of Maitimo. It was a stuff of legend. I really mourned FIndecano when he died. I'm glad that you wrote about it.

6336 · 14 September 2011 · Chapter 15: In Which They Go on a Picnic and Finrod Let’s His Hair Down

Well, how sneaky of Earwen and Arafinwe, not that I blame them, if they had to put up with the kind of nonsense Finrod and Amarie are being put through! Oh dear, poor Adundil, well at least he should be rocovered enough to dance at Finrods wedding! I am sure that tree was very soory it did not move fast enough! Intaion's injury must have brought back some very unpleasent memories for Ingalure, from the few hints you have given, it appears he was felled by a blow to the head, deliberately or by mistake only I.D.B. will tell. Perhaps the 'Ing' boys can join Arafinwe and company for a picnic another day. I thought, maybe, Glorfi and Finrod were going swiming when they started undoing their braids or was it just an indication that they were really relaxing and literally latting their hair down? Tight hairstyles can give you a headache sometimes. Waiting for Wednesday and Friday, both these tales seem to be coming to conclusions of some sort. Huggs, Lynda

Erulisse (one L) · 14 September 2011 · Chapter 15: In Which They Go on a Picnic and Finrod Let’s His Hair Down

Oh this was a break that was sorely needed by the family. Time to get their feet back under them again and tackle the wedding plans straight-on. Wonderful (of course), and I look forward to the next (also of course). - Erulisse (one L)

Sunny · 14 September 2011 · Chapter 15: In Which They Go on a Picnic and Finrod Let’s His Hair Down

Heh. I _thought_ the Reborn were at the bottom of the situation that got Aldundil injured. And it was a bit funny seeing an elf saying he is getting "too old" for something. When I saw the title of the song, I actually thought about the Dire Straits song - not too far-fetched, IMO, since you have featured rock music in your story _Maiar Games_. Besides, I really like the Dire Straits song. I see that if Finrod and Amarië decide to elope after all, they will be in good company! ROFLMAO

Larner · 7 September 2011 · Chapter 14: In Which Another Trial is Held and Finrod Faints

One trouble cleared up and another inflicted? Alas! What has befallen Aldundil, then?

tkid · 7 September 2011 · Chapter 14: In Which Another Trial is Held and Finrod Faints

Glorfindel might be technically right in this 'I never said I would be their minder' business, but if I'd have pulled that nonsense around my parents when I was young, my parents would not have been impressed. I don't imagine either Finrod or Ingwion will make the mistake of trusting the Balrog Slayer like they have. It's a very nice touch making Glorfindel more mature when he's with more mature elves, and immature with the immature elves. Finrod's going to have to lump having a big wedding isn't he? It's a shame most of the participants are bent on massaging their own egos rather than making the event a true celebration. I feel sorriest for Ingalaure and Intarion; they have been rather abandoned the last few hours and paid the heaviest price for it.

Sunny · 7 September 2011 · Chapter 14: In Which Another Trial is Held and Finrod Faints

Poor Glorfy *snicker* having to sneak away from Aewellondë toget a good swining session in a tree. But it wouldn't surprise me if Eärendil knows more about what Glorfindel is doing when he sneaks away than he lets on. So the rumor-spreaders are sent to one room to cool their heels (and presumably sweat a bit), and the witnesses are sent to another room while the King deals with the Reborn. Hmm. "One upset Reborn is enough to deal with." And right now there are four of them right in the palace. Even if Finrod is bored, I am certain nobody else is! Bored Reborn are a threat to anyone's sanity! And health ... I really wonder what trouble the Vorondils have gotten into that Aldundil is trying to get them out of and getting injured in the process? Hopefully he won't be too badly hurt!

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 7 September 2011 · Chapter 14: In Which Another Trial is Held and Finrod Faints

Hi Atto, Ingilince, hmm? That's adorable :) I'm glad the "trial" went well enough and everything got sorted, and I'm really glad Intarion's ok!!! Poor Inti and Ingil *huggles the Reborn* Glorfindel and his trees! Heh! Someday, someone has to draw that. I wish I could. Oh dear Valar, the head gardener. He reminds me of Emma's and my head gardener for Greenwood, Echuiaeron. Very amusing, how alike they are *giggles* But now Finda's fainted! I guess lunch will be on hold again! And...what happened to Aldundil?! for that matter, how's his wife doing? And how's Vondo and Vorondil?? You realize I CAN'T wait until Wednesday again?? *exasperated sigh at cliffies of doom* =P Eagerly awaiting Friday for IDB! Tye-melin, Kaylee

6336 · 7 September 2011 · Chapter 14: In Which Another Trial is Held and Finrod Faints

Well, that sent them off with a flea in the ear, maybe now they will be a little more circumspect in what they say out in public! I have a feeling Finrods collapse has to do with the Life Oath he holds with Adundil! By the way, how is his wife coming along with Vaire and Miriel? Waiting for Wednesday. Huggs, Lynda

Fantasia · 7 September 2011 · Chapter 14: In Which Another Trial is Held and Finrod Faints

OK, I know who is Aldundil, just a memory lapsus. It is hard to track everybody!!

Fantasia · 7 September 2011 · Chapter 14: In Which Another Trial is Held and Finrod Faints

Now what? I'm so confuse. Why did he faint? Have I missed something? What is the meaning of Aldundil? Just for the fun of gossip, it is so good that Finrod is a male, because if "he" were a "she" after that faint, people will be saying that they definitely anticipated their vows. I didn't like Amarie's mother too much, but after her support to Ingalaurë in the Council, I like her better, and honestly, if I were her, I could still be very mad with Finrod. For a moment, I thought that you will give us a spoiler for IDB, show us Ingalaurë’s death, but I guess that we have to wait….

eliza · 7 September 2011 · Chapter 14: In Which Another Trial is Held and Finrod Faints

My Lord Finrod, I totally agree with you, go grab your bride and run!! there is no such thing as an uncomplicated wedding once family gets involved. Fiondil, Just when I was settling down to the fact of a lovely chapter sans drama, I get a little cliffie. Well done ***snickers**

Monalex · 2 September 2011 · Chapter 13: In Which the Reborn are Bored and a Tavern Gets Trashed

This chapter was so great, just seeing the title did it for me!!!! I loved it, hahahaha, but poor Intarion and Ingalaure, being beat up for standing up for their cousin. Now I am just waiting to see how Findarato and Ingwion take the beating of their cousins and brother, and about the rumor initiated by that horrible elleth. Oh I think I will absolutely love how Ingwion and Findarato confront this... of all the elves to anger with horrible rumors and beating of relatives those two would be my last choice, and that is without counting how the Kings of the Noldor and Vanyar react... good to have some Maiar around to solve the problems that the reborn invariably experience. I just hope Glorfindel doesn't get into to much trouble for leaving them alone, after all they were pretty rude to him... also I hope he does not feel responsible for the incident... But I do have some questions, why does Intarion mentions that he has no naneth???? Because he has, she is only in exile... also this question just came to me from the comment you made of Glorfindel having matured (but not fully yet), if Sador is the same age of Glorfindel SINCE being REBORN and therefore has not fully matured, how is it that he can lead the people of Tol Eresa???? It would be like giving Glorfindel the task to watch over a whole army, it just is not done, at least not yet.

Tigger · 1 September 2011 · Chapter 13: In Which the Reborn are Bored and a Tavern Gets Trashed

So much for boring!! I hope Glorfy isn't in too much trouble for leaving the two to their own devices, but, they were pretty rude to our favourite Balrog Slayer. OTOH, he also didn't show that much good judgement by not going back to check on them. If that hadn't happened though, then the Vanyar Princes would not have heard that piece of work's venom filled words. There's gossip and then there's saying things in order to take revenge for some percived slight. Of course, those people are far more dangerous than some old biddy or young biddy gossiping. I wouldn't want to be in the shoes of that particular elleth when *both* of Their Majesties *and* Finrod *AND* the others hear what she was saying in that tavern. Someone more than likely thinks she's in trouble, but has *no idea* just how big of trouble she's in. Then again, for saying such horrible and spiteful things, she deserves what's coming her way. Can't wait for next Wednesday to find out how it all shakes down. :oD

bookworm · 1 September 2011 · Chapter 13: In Which the Reborn are Bored and a Tavern Gets Trashed

Oh dear...I suspect Glorfindel is going to regret not staying with them (then again, if he'd gone with Intarion & Ingalaure I suppose it might actually have been WORSE)

Kitty · 1 September 2011 · Chapter 13: In Which the Reborn are Bored and a Tavern Gets Trashed

Just the chapter title is enough to make me wince. What did they *now*? Of course Glorfindel was the one to find the loophole in Ingwë's orders straight away! Though from the sound of it, I suspect it's really better not to let these two anywhere near swords yet. So I was glad that Glorfindel stayed firm and didn't allow them to play with them. I'm beginning to really like Ingalaurë and Intarion. They fit right in with the other troublemakers. And of course they had to react to what they heard ... again, they shouldn't have, but it was still nice that they tried to defend Finrod. I have to admit, I was smirking when the Maiar had these rumourmongers taken to the palace and refused to heal Intarion for the sake of evidence. Yeah, nip that in the bud before it gets out of hand!

Kitty · 1 September 2011 · Chapter 12: In Which Rumors Abound and Ingwion Gives Music Lessons

Why do I get the increasing feeling that things are going to get even more interesting now? These rumours were quite funny. Now you have me wondering what rumours might be going on in Tirion itself. In any case, it worked quite well to bring that up. It seems Eärwen now sees why it would be better to include the ellyn in the planning a bit more. Now I am wondering if Isildil would have still served Partridge, even after it being on the 'not to make' list? That one is so stubborn I'd not be surprised. I'm actually glad he's out of the picture for the time being. Marilla is doing a much better job, after all. Well, Lindessë wasn't very accommodating, either, was she? While I am certainly not a musician, I think a professional really doesn't need a month to learn a new piece. Somehow I get the feeling half the people involved just do what they always do and don't bother to consider what is appropriate. As if it were some common wedding ... Anyway, Ingwion very obviously proved her wrong, and in a way I thoroughly enjoyed.

Kitty · 1 September 2011 · Chapter 11: In Which Cousins Arrive and There is Further Plotting

Nice surprise for our favourite troublemakers. Do I need to mention that I laughed aloud when the three explained why they had been sent to Tirion? Oh well. Now add Sador and a few of our special friends, and let's see if the city is still standing after the wedding ... ;) What is it with Elves and ginger bisquits? We don't need another argument getting out of hand! *lol* Now that's an idea – would never have considered Ingwion outranking Arafinwë! Let's see how much mayhem they can cause that way ... or should I fear it?

Kitty · 1 September 2011 · Chapter 10: In Which a Menu is Discussed and Glorfindel Goes Fishing

Oh yes, there's most definitely more going on than meets the eye. Is it only me, or is that bit with the dinner all of a sudden a bit suspicious? Or am I only always expecting something to happen, even if there's no real reason to be suspicious? On the other hand, it's your fic ... What I like about Marilla is that she is always explaining things. No doubt Isildil would only get nasty if someone asks about the why or how. Really, Glorfindel can't even go shopping without something happening! But all in all, it wasn't such a bad idea. The Valar love him, after all, and they were the only ones who could truly help, or Ulmo in this case. And even the others get enough of that fish. Maybe it was a reward for giving that elleth some of his precious fish.