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6336 · 1 July 2013 · Chapter 43: Epilogue: Another Conversation Among the Valar

Oh, nicely done! Still a few loose ends but they are not going any were just yet. No, I don't think Maglor, or the Harthadrim will be living any were but fairly close to each other and I don't think Maglor will be too far from his Naneth and brothers. Irmo is not thinking this through properly, with beach front property and a nature preserve he will have elves flocking to Lorien, he could make a bundle and retire to Tahiti! Sorry to see this one end, it will be going on the e-reader, might even try to put it on the tablet, I still haven't made it in to the valley for driving lessons for it, maybe Friday, I am off that day. I am working the 4th, but hopefully it will be fairly quiet and at least they are feeding us so it should not be too bad. Looking forward to your next story, Have a happy 4th, Huggs, Lynda

ellie · 1 July 2013 · Chapter 43: Epilogue: Another Conversation Among the Valar

What a beautiful ending to this long difficult epic in the life of Maglor. It is so good to see Maglor getting the healing and hope and future he and his family deserve. I love the family Maglor has now as well as the hope for a future with the family he will rejoin. “Well, if he does come, I refuse to reconfigure Lórien with beachfront property,” Irmo declared with a huff and they all laughed. LOL! Who ever would have guessed that some who did not heed the call would go on to form the Elf Academy???

Larner · 1 July 2013 · Chapter 43: Epilogue: Another Conversation Among the Valar

I rejoice that these are returned home at last, and are finally knowing the peace they both require and desire. And the plans for the future sound --sound, at least. And I see that room remains for those who become the core of the Elf Academy to remain until the time comes for their purpose to be made manifest. Well done. And another maze? Hope they don't find themselves totally disoriented before they are ready for it, knowing what becomes of those who find themselves in Namo's mazes!

Cairistiona · 1 July 2013 · Chapter 43: Epilogue: Another Conversation Among the Valar

Metta? Metta?? Nooooooo! *sigh* Okay, this *is* a good stopping place for this wonderful homecoming story, I'll give you that. But this... "“We will not allow them to meet alone and in fact I plan to monitor that meeting very carefully. Unlike his brothers, who have passed through Námo’s realm and been purged of all their darkness, Macalaurë still has darkness in him, though the greater darkness has finally been purged with his renunciation of his Oath. It will take some time for him, for all of them, to be purged of what darkness still clings to them and enter into our Peace.” I wanna see this!! I wanna see it NOW!!!! *toddler stomps* *crosses arms* *pouts* Okay, little tantrum over. I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this story (even the end, despite the tantrum *g*). It was such a fulfilling thing to see Maglor finally coming home and overcoming (most) of the darkness, and truly, I have no problem with an ending that doesn't tie up all the loose strings. I'll miss the updates on this story, but hopefully you'll return to Maglor at some point and give us, as Paul Harvey used to say, the rest of the story. In the meantime, good luck on whatever story you're writing next.

shirebound · 1 July 2013 · Chapter 43: Epilogue: Another Conversation Among the Valar

*applauds* A marvelous, masterful story, full of emotion, suspense, and surprises, and also delightful humor such as: I do not recall Atar telling us to close up shop and come home. I can redesign part of Lórien as a wilderness preserve *grins* Well done, my friend.

Celeth · 1 July 2013 · Chapter 43: Epilogue: Another Conversation Among the Valar

Oh no, its over :'( But I'm glad that it was a truly happy ending for Maglor, coming home to his family and having his own family now too. It was a very beautiful tale and wonderful while it lasted. I will miss the updates. But there are so many other stories that could be told from here too. I wish I could beg you to write of Olorin's adventures when he goes back to Middle-Earth, together with Fionwe and their fellow Maiar. That should be fun. Anyway, I remember you did mention that you will be starting another story soon (you didn't think I'd forget that, did you?), so I'm really looking forward to that :-)

UTfrog · 1 July 2013 · Chapter 43: Epilogue: Another Conversation Among the Valar

Lovely conclusion to a great story. I liked having an idea of where everyone would finally settle. I also like the subtle references to the Elf Academy series. Great job all around. May you have a great summer.

CaitlinRennes · 1 July 2013 · Chapter 43: Epilogue: Another Conversation Among the Valar

It's Over!!!! *sobs* Fabulous work! Fiondil, is it ok if I copy your stories for reading (again!) on my Kindle?

Laer · 30 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

Another weepy chapter. Love, love the fact that Elrond and his parents were there to stand up for him. And when Arthalion and Arthad saw each other. Ohhhhh how wonderful that was. :) Great job as always Fiondil :D

Kevana · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

And apparently I can also hit the Post instead of the Preview button. LOL! Sorry, I'm being a doofus and playing around. I will behave and use my powers for good and not evil. Thanks and you have a superlative weekend yourself! Rock on! -Kevana

Kevana · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

Fiondil - I'm a wizard, of course! ;) That's how I did it. No really, I just realized you can use HTML coding including the img src in the review field. So let's see... I can also do this And this Also this Like so "Or even this I think?" - Kevana, June 28,2013

curiouswombat · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

A truly fair and well balanced judgement. It was very good to see Elrond and his parents stand there beside Maglor - I do love the idea of the twins making traps for him when they were first with him and his brother. To spend time in Lorien seems a perfect thing - and it was good to see Arthalion reunited with his brother - now, perhaps, to see Maglor reunited with some of his.

Kevana · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

Best parts: Eärendil and Elwing speaking and Elrond hugging (and ohmygosh that family is together) and Arthad reunited and Maglor forgiven and THE SINGING. I cannot word, everything is (happy) tears! Fiondil this is so wonderful and I feel like I can finally come away from the edge of that cliff and breathe again!! Jeez louise, you know how to drive the emotional roller coaster! -Kevana

Larner · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

Hooray that Arthad is reunited with Arthalion, and that all have heard the judgment given by the Valar, and that the renunciation is now a matter of record throughout all of Aman. And that Elrond and his parents greeted Maglor as lovingly as they did speaks volumes. I'd not thought of Elrond and Elros seeking to kill Maglor myself, or not doing so repeatedly. Yet in his way in your-verse he was modeling the love he knew in his heart was true toward the Children by the Valar and Iluvatar Himself, preparing both for their own joyful futures.

Cairistiona · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

So happy reading this, especially the moment when Eärendil, Elwing and Elrond stepped forward to speak for Maglor. That's the reunion I think I was most looking forward to, and that it came at such a time was highly satisfying. A good chapter all the way around!

Fantasia · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

Beautiful, just perfect. Finally Elrond and Maglor. I'm happy with their reunion. Now his family.... I'm not sure where is Elrond now in Valinor, did he create a little Imladris for himself and his people? I wonder if we was hoping for his kids were coming with the Harthadrim. I'm curious if the Harthadrim will keep together or they will go with their families...It seems that Maglor's kids have been picked by different Valars. And Arthalion and his brother, what a beautiful reunion and he is now a Harthadrim. I'm going out for vacation, I won't be reviewing but for sure I'll be reading, just to let you know that I'm not quitting this story. Thank you

Monalex · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

What a beautiful chapter, I totally expected Earendil, Elwing and Elrond to speak for him!!! :) Seems like just the thing to be done for the love and care he poured to the twins... and that memory of Elrond was too lovely, hahahaha, Maglor explaning how the trap should have been done to be able to kill him, I can totally see it!!! Although I must say I'm dissapointed in the three Kings and Queens two of them (Olwe and Arafinwe) said they had forgiven him but when it is time to stand up to it in front of everyone they chicken out or more to the point with hold a public "pardon" before the Valar and the rest of Aman, even if it is only for apperances they should have spoken up.

6336 · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

Please delete previous review. (That'll learn me to review before my first cup of tea, or I could blame the cat, she got me up at 5:50 a.m. to help her hunt for a critter in the bedroom, that cat has got to learn how to operate a flash light for herself!) So, one more time:- Just a few eyes to cross and tees to dot! Or is there more, pretty please we have to see Maglor meet with his family. Good to see Arthalion reunite with his brother and to know that he is not guilty of Kin Slaying! I'm awake now, I think? Huggs, Lynda

Sunny · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

Hehehe, I didn't think Thranduil would want to be without his Dorwinion wine - so he took Dorwinion grapevines with him. I wonder if he also decided to go into the winemaking business? Just to be assured that he would have _good_ wine available, of course... ;) I see Maglor is being very much the proud father when he compares Estel's lamps with one of the ones in Oromë's house. :) So wonderful that Eärendil himself came forward to speak for Maglor! And the interaction between Maglor and Elrond was also great! So the Harthadrim are all going to Lórien for a while to rest and to figure out how to integrate into Valinórean society. And letting Finrod oversee this? Pure genius! He is such a wonderfully compassionate person, and yet, being a Reborn, he might well decide to tutor some of the younger Harthadrim in the Art of Driving the Valar Batty if that is going to help their with integration. ;) And of course *reaches for the box of Kleenex* the meeting between Arthad and Arthalion was wonderful, and greatly anticipated.

Lady Edlyn · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

This was beautiful, meldonya. I'm smiling enough to make my face hurt and blinking back tears at the same time. I have two images stuck in my head now that will keep that smile on my face all day: Elrond hugging Maglor and Arthalion and Arthad running to each other. A perfect Judgment in all ways! Edlyn

shirebound · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

The Judgment is just. Let none dispute it or seek to lay it aside.” And there we have it, finally. What a just and wise gathering; if only our governments could do as well! Oh, to see those two brothers reunited! What a joy.

UTfrog · 28 June 2013 · Chapter 42: Máhanaxar

Beautifully written. I love that Elrond and family spoke for Maglor. Good idea to send everyone to Lorien for healing and for education in modern Aman. Thank you.

Laer · 25 June 2013 · Chapter 41: The Halls of Oromë

Wow. I cried at the end of this one. I so love how they all gathered around Maglor when he truly needed them. Namo has a sense of humor, a bit dark but still. I like it...as long as it isn't aimed at me. They wouldn't need to water the trees for a very long time if I would have been there. LOL

Twoflower2 · 25 June 2013 · Chapter 41: The Halls of Oromë

Thank you again for writing. I am enjoying this enormously and always look forward for Mondays and Fridays. Many moving moments in these last few chapters. The public apology in Alqualonde, Maglor's family appalled by the dreadful Feanorian oath, Arthalion's steadfast loyalty... I also loved lighter episodes, like Galadriel acting all sour when faced with these people who make rude jokes despite (and unfittingly for) their high station. Go Galadriel, somebody should tell them off :) The image of Maedhros' in Lorien made me wonder how Feanor himself would have behaved if reborn. How his version of immature behaviour would have looked? (I know that he is not supposed to be released until the end of the world, but still fun to imagine this).

UTfrog · 24 June 2013 · Chapter 41: The Halls of Oromë

Absolutely beautiful! This is some of your finest writing. I always love your sardonic Namo. With deep appreciation, thank you.