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Sunny · 9 November 2011 · Chapter 23: In Which Finrod Has Nightmares and Námo Comes to the Rescue

It sounds like there is a story behind Amarië's disappearance - from the way Castamir shut his wife up, I'd guess that Almáriel has been throwing her weight around and generally been making a nuisance of herself in Vanyamar. At a guess there are more people than Finrod and Glorfindel who think she is a Balrog. Or Balrogess? So no sneaking into the sewing room and setting fire to that ugly outfit. Instead, Finrod evidently has a nightmare that becomes something like one of his flashbacks, and goes off to destroy Sauron, ahem, that outfit with a song of Power. Though the sewing room also seems to have gone down the drain with it. and I suppose it was only Námo's appearance that prevented Finrod and Glorfindel from flattening the palace and half of Tirion with it. Talk about overkill! It wouldn't surprise me if right now Arafinwë and Eärwen are wishing Finrod and Amarie had their wedding Sindarin-style!

eliza · 9 November 2011 · Chapter 23: In Which Finrod Has Nightmares and Námo Comes to the Rescue

NOW thats what I call a campfire!!! Personally I don't see what the problem is, that wedding gown was giving me nightmares. I'm not so sure it wasn't Sauren bred. Great chapter as usual. PS. thank Castmir for me, some one really needed to put a sock in Almariels mouth. E.

Parmalokwen · 9 November 2011 · Chapter 23: In Which Finrod Has Nightmares and Námo Comes to the Rescue

Best thing that could be done with those hideous clothes, really. And probably the best thing for Mistress Cucualindë's career, too-- that would have been a poisonous commission to show. After the disaster of the plates, I don't know how Almáriel is trusted with the final say on any aesthetic matter. Is Morwen by any chance on the mainland? Because as a matter of honor, she should have had the wedding clothes commission the entire time. Eärwen should have respected Finrod's promise. Actually, thinking of Morwen makes me wonder just what Amarië is doing... I wonder if she ran off rather than face a similar sartorial disaster, and is in cahoots with Morwen correcting the whole mess.

UTfrog · 9 November 2011 · Chapter 23: In Which Finrod Has Nightmares and Námo Comes to the Rescue

One of the best chapters of fanfiction I have read! This was overpowering. Great job.

Erulisse (one L) · 9 November 2011 · Chapter 23: In Which Finrod Has Nightmares and Námo Comes to the Rescue

Oh, excellent! A bonfire, Songs of Power-style. And that horrid outfit is totally toast! So happy. Even if Lord Namo was temporarily out of temper, I think there is nobody better to take care of Finrod right now. ... yeah, happy, happy! Now it's time for a wedding. - Erulisse (one L)

Larner · 9 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

I agree--it sounds terribly revolting! Poor Finrod--how are they going to make this right so late in the process! The plans for Nolofinwe and the two younger ellyn do sound doable, at least. Hard for them having no memories of wife and mother, though.

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 4 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

Atto, Are you *insane*? Or is your Muse insane? *snicker* No, I suppose Almariel's the insane one, plus being colorblind. Please tell me it was Almariel, not Earwen, who was responsible for this latest...atrocity. I do hope Amarie's gone to pick up wedding garb for herself *and* Finda!!! "Ingwion's older than Earwen"...(quoting your reply to another review) Is he? I suppose with her being Olwe's youngest (right? I never remember...Atto, do you mind sending me your family tree/timeline for the Amanian royal bunch? I need to keep everyone straight - who's married who, who's the parents, who's the elflings...of course, if there's spoilers ahead don't give them away, but everything we know already from EI 1&2, Wedding and IDB would be much appreciated. I'm a bit obsessed, but I'm getting my trees all tangled up!) Well, anyway, everything's gone a bit mad here. Waiting eagerly for Wednesday!!! You sure this wasn't (belatedly) written for that "Wedding of your Nightmares" challenge??? (check Dreamflower's "A Family Affair", and I know Virtuella had one, too) Holy Valar, lol! Ah well...off to the doctor today, wish me luck!!! Tye-melin, Kaylee

Sunny · 3 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

Oh, and I almost forgot ... Ingwion's reaction to that outfit was dead on IMO! _When_ that ... outfit ... gets incinerated, or whatever, it would not surprise me if he is as enthusiastic about its destruction as the zaniest Reborn.

Sunny · 3 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

Yes, I expect lots of people will get rather surprised at the newest returns. Let's hope that when they get to Tirion that they won't be mobbed too badly by Nolofinwë's former subjects. Though hopefully enough of them will be sufficiently familiar with the rather erratic behaviour of the Reborn to give them space. Aracáno was really cute here! And Finrod's reaction to his worry that he did not have a wedding gift, that all three of them _were_ his wedding gift, was perfect! And Finrod is _not_ going to wear ... _that_ outfit ... in his wedding. No way at all! It really sounds like a proper costume for a bad taste party. *shudders*

Agape4Gondor · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

Thank goodness he is no longer that Reborn elfling! Great chapter filled with nicely restrained fury.

Tigger · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

Oh my dear Eru...Fiondil m'dear, I often am in amazement at your incredable ability (Which I am beyond envious of BTW) to describe the clothing of the Elves. This time though...How on Earth did you manage to dream up such a...a...a...Vertigo inducing get up for poor Finrod? Dear Eru on High...Not even in my wildest dreams could I think up something so hideous. I hope Amarie's reason for going to Tol Eressea is in part due to her finding out what her own "Wedding Apparel" is like, guessing what Finrod's is and going for help w/a Wedding Fashion Intervention. I really, really do. Otherwise, there could be another Kin Slaying in store and I don't think the Valar want to go down that road again. And this... Finrod stepped off the platform and went behind the curtain. This time, Glorfindel joined him. No words were spoken and Glorfindel kept his expression neutral as he helped his gwador out of the garb, being careful to hang it up when what he wanted to do was chuck it down the nearest privy. Want some help doing that Glorfy? As they reached the ground floor, Eärwen put a hand out to stay her son, who simply stopped, refusing to acknowledge anyone. "I’m sorry, dear," Eärwen began to apologize, but Finrod raised a hand and stepped away from her. "No," he said and stalked off, leaving them standing there in dismay. Sador started to go after him, but Ingwion stayed him, shaking his head. "He needs to be alone right now," he said, then he gave the Queen a sour look. "Do you and Almáriel really hate your son that much, Eärwen? Is this your revenge for his leaving you all those yéni ago?" He didn’t bother to wait for an answer, if, indeed, any was forthcoming, for he grabbed Ingalaurë and Intarion and hustled them away. Neither ellon offered any protest. Wow and WTG Ingwion!! That needed to be said and he's right too. How much of the colour scheme is actually both Mothers getting their own back in some manner for the Past? Even if Earwen denied those feelings in the beginning w/the excuse of "Well...I'll go along w/it to placate Almariel and keep the peace.", it had to be there somewhere deep down. Yes, The Queen will be deeply hurt by those words, but sometimes the truth needs to be said and sometimes those words need to be given in the manner of a good hard slap across the face. What comes next will be interesting. Especially w/everything else that's going on at the moment. I can't wait for next Wednesday!! On another note...I'm sorry I haven't been reviewing like I usually do, but the last few weeks have been beyond crazy stressful around here. Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada, my Dad went into the hospital w/a serious infection that was started w/his Abdominal Dialysis Catheder getting partially blocked. He just got out a week ago this past Monday, the Cathedar's out and everything is healing thankfully. We now have to wait till sometime in January to make good and sure everything's back to what it was, then the plan's to put in another Abdominal Catheder so he can go back to doing his Dialysis here at home at night again. He's got a Catheder in his shoulder artery so Hemo Dialysis can be done at the Centre where we are, but is also about an hour and a half away from us and he's got to go twice a week. That's more stressful than you'd expect due to no one in this able to drive, but the Social Worker was setting up something w/the one Service Group over here. His first treatment over here? They called here that morning to get directions and then never showed up, nor called. Thankfully my cousin was free and she took him. As it turns out, that organization doesn't have a Driver for our area. Our Social Worker, as you can easily imagine, is *not* happy and is now on the War Path w/them. Among all of *that* happening, my Dad's oldest surviving brother passed away from Liver and Pancratic Cancer. Since we're in a Rural Area and Dad had to be transferred to the Main and bigger Hospital, Mom and I decided it wouldn't do either of us any good for the both of us to go over. Mom also thought it would be easier on me as well. Thankfully I decided to stay, since I was able to represent them at my Uncle Roy's Funeral. However, among all of that stress and worry, I knew I could come here and go somewhere else for a little while thanks to you and a few others around here. So Hannon Le Mellon Nin!!! Both for this and the addition to the Vaire's Loom series. That one gave me a badly needed laugh the day you posted that one. You'll never know how much you helped me w/your writing the last Month. ((((HUGS))))

eliza · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

Sweet Lord!! Does no one in Tirion own a mirror!! I'm with Ingwion on this one. How in the world would any one think yellow and green with roses would ever be a good color combination. Please, please, please let Glorifindel steal that thing and chuck it in the nearest body of water.

Fantasia · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

I really feel so sorry for Finrod. Hopefully, Amarie will come with reinforcements. And those colors! What is wrong with Almáriel? I'm started to hate yellow-green combinations....No Brazilians around? I can’t wait for the “surprises” to arrive in Tirion.

6336 · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

Hi, me again. Has Arafinwe seen the colours picked out for the wedding garb, 'cause if he hasn't he needs to and soon very,very, soon! I think he might have a few choice comments for Almariel. I have a feeling Eonwe is going to be getting writes cramp and may even have to bind a new Book of Oaths, if he hasn't already with what has been going on! Huggs, Lynda

6336 · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

O.M.G.! I thought Finrod was the bridegroom, not the court jester! What was Almariel thinking, was she thinking? I think the final touch was the Peacocks feather on the 'crown'! How they can expect him to wear this outfit is beyong me, he will be the laughing stock of all the 5 realms! I do feel so sorry for Earwen, having to put her son through this, maybe the clothing can have a little 'accident' on it's way to Finrods room, I think a few of the seamstresses and tailors would not mind helping?! I think the idea of having Nolofinwe and his sons stay with Herendil and his wife until just before the wedding is a good idea, one more large party of riders coming into the city before the wedding will not be given all that much notice. Well Earwen has some housekeeping chores to do and Finrod has to calm down some before he can be civil, maybe a good swing in Glorfy's Mallorn will help calm him down. You need to write longer chapters, I am disapointed when I finiah them, I want more! Huggs, Lynda

Erulisse (one L) · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

Honestly, how can people so renowned for making things of exquisite beauty come up with wedding garb that is this atrocious! Whoever designed this should be thrown into the deepest cell in Mandos. Either an accident or a revolution is called for, but Finrod should never be seen in that garb again. A bonfire is highly recommended. - Erulisse (one L)

bookworm · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

one of the best things about going on holiday is coming back to multiple updates! Whee! But what an update! So many things happening - really, the timing couldn't have been worse (and every time Fingolfin asked "who's Anarie" I winced. Ow. Just. Ow.) And then the last chapter. Oh man, that wedding outfit. Wow. Uh. I believe the kindest word is "Interesting". Can elves be colour blind?

Rhyselle · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 22: In Which We Return to Tirion and Finrod Dresses Up

I like this chapter very much, although I sort of feel sad for our protagonists. I do have faith that all of the crazy things that are happening are happening for a reason, particularly with Nolofinwë, Findecáno, and Aracáno's release from Lorien; but I really, really am wondering just why all the things that touch on Finrod's part of the wedding seem to be designed to aggravate him and go totally against his taste and wishes. I can sort of see Almáriel picking out the horrible dishware pattern on purpose simply to be stubborn (and possibly obstructionist), but why, oh, why did Eärwen choose that awful, awful outfit (and the hat!) for Finrod to wear? Even if the wedding colors weren't changed, they most certainly could have been put together in a much more pleasing style! Is this the creation of a clothing designer who wants to force a new fashion on the folk of Tirion? Or is there something more going on? Hmmmm. BTW, why didn't the red rosettes on the yellow-green background trigger another episode for the Reborn like the china did? Oh! I just remembered that the dear friend from Mandos who made the special tunic for Finrod when he was in Lorien before he returned to his family is a resident of Tol Eressea, where the girls have allegedly gone. Mayhap Amarië's outfit in the wedding colors was so horrible, she ran away to pick up something more to her taste on Tol Eressëa? And maybe she'll bring something special back for her groom? *grin* Ingwion's final comment had to sting. I sort of feel a bit sorry for Eärwen, but part of me wants to shake her. Of course, the tricksy part of me is trying to decide if she has done this on purpose to force something to happen... Heh! Finrod should have just scooped up Amarië and eloped like his parents did! LOL! Thanks for the new installment! I do hope that the next chapter brings Finrod some peace of mind! Well done!

Larner · 2 November 2011 · Chapter 21: In Which Three More are Added to the Wedding List and New Seating Arrangements are Made

Ah, dear--now it's to do all again, watching what ought to be grown ellyn swinging on the trees in the gardens, reassuring them and drying tears one moment, hurriedly seeking after them and cleaning up unexpected messes the next. But Nolofinwe is at last back, even if he doesn't remember his wife as yet. I wish them all joy!

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 31 October 2011 · Chapter 21: In Which Three More are Added to the Wedding List and New Seating Arrangements are Made

Atto, So here we have Arafinwe and Earwen welcoming the three newest Reborn back to the family. *grin* Unfortunately the Valar have created a lot of bother by needing to redo the wedding arrangements *again*...and with only a few days left...and all thos "Who's Anaire?" is going to really hurt if Anaire actually hears it. I wonder why they don't remember her? Oh well, I expect it's a random thing, which Reborn remembers which person from their past. I liked how Glorfindel talked about Gondolin with them, and the "See, I'm special" look when it came to the tree swinging had me laughing. Definitely looking forward to Wednesday, Atto! Tye-melin, Kaylee

eliza · 27 October 2011 · Chapter 21: In Which Three More are Added to the Wedding List and New Seating Arrangements are Made

Fiondil, I absolutely love this story but I'm begininng to question your sanity. 3 MORE!! LOL. you bring on 3 more eflings to this event. Poor Earwen is going to run screaming for the hills in one moment. ***snickers*** Well if there is a bright side, Glorifindel, Sador and Finrod will be less prone to cause mayhem with the others around. Talk about jumping from the frying pan into the fire.

Erulisse (one L) · 26 October 2011 · Chapter 21: In Which Three More are Added to the Wedding List and New Seating Arrangements are Made

Well, my dear one, the wedding comes closer and the guest list keeps expanding. I think I ended up with an extra unexpected table of people at my own wedding many years ago, so I understand how this can happen. This, however, will be a play to watch from the outskirts with the differing ages, both physical and emotional, the Valar themselves, and, of course, the quintessinal mother-in-law from The Void. Had the thought of eloping ever crossed their minds, I suspect that it is blaring in them by now. - Erulisse (one L)

6336 · 26 October 2011 · Chapter 21: In Which Three More are Added to the Wedding List and New Seating Arrangements are Made

One thing, with all that is going on with all these Re-born running around Finrod will not have time for pre-wedding jitters or is this what the Valar were hoping for when they released his uncle and cousins? Very sneaky these Valer, very, very sneaky! Huggs, Lynda

6336 · 26 October 2011 · Chapter 21: In Which Three More are Added to the Wedding List and New Seating Arrangements are Made

I think I am with Earwen with this one, maybe she could do something along the same lines as she is doing for the other seating, there are only three couples who really need to be together, she and Arafinwe, Almariel and Castamir(Hope I gave her the correct husband!)and Finrod and Amarie, the rest can sort of fill in around them. Earwen might want to think of having a play area set aside for the newly Re-born and any elflings who make it to the celebration with a couple of Maia to watch over them. I hope when they finally meet her that they remember Anaire! Aracano is the one who was lost crossing the ice, yes? I really will have to make my self a chart of who's who in the Fiondilverse!:<) I think the Valar are enjoying this way to much! Huggs, Lynda

Fantasia · 26 October 2011 · Chapter 21: In Which Three More are Added to the Wedding List and New Seating Arrangements are Made

"Who’s Anairë?"...she is going to be so, so annoyed if he ask the same in front of her. Funny that he remembers a lot of things and not his wife. He does seem very mature for a Reborn, maybe because that he was older than the other reborn that we know before his death. And Fingon! he was one of my favorites. I can't wait for the reception that they will have in Tirion, but most at all, in the island. They were very loved in ME. Sador is a treasure. This is the best wedding ever!