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SharonB · 1 February 2016 · Chapter 1: Into The Mountains

Well, I'm glad that Alex's I feel the need to go with you did not turn into a full fledged disaster that it could have. I did think something might happen to them. SO Gwyen and Gareth do have something that came to them ... hmm during the Crusades or afterwards? Guess we'll have to wait to find out.

Fiondil · 1 February 2016 · Chapter 1: Into The Mountains

Hi, this is Shemyaza here, logging into the reviews from Fiondil's account. My apologies about the rating before this chapter, I did make sure it was on PG before I posted it, but for some reason it kept defaulting to a higher rating. the chapter isn't meant to have a higher rating than PG13 at the highest. I will try to remove it. Many thanks.

Sarah · 1 February 2016 · Chapter 1: Into The Mountains

The content warning that popped up had me worried for our friends, but I am glad to see everyone has made it this far (relatively) unharmed. Glorfindel's "paranoia" and apparent difficulty keeping track of time is making me a bit nervous, though (then again, maybe *I'm* paranoid from so recently finishing a re-read of EA3 and everything that happened to our heroes in *that* tale). Sounds as if there are strange doings afoot. Hope everyone is well!

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 1 February 2016 · Chapter 1: Into The Mountains

Well, Atya, Beta Amiga nettenyar, this is a fine kettle of fish our Elves have stumbled into! Lake Placid, eh? Site of the Olympics, yes, but I seem to remember hearing it in another context... And just what is this 200-year-old artefact (should that be 'artifact'? I ask because spellcheck here doesn't like the 'e') that the Twins have hidden away? Why do I get the feeling it's got something to do with the first part of the Prologue, even though that was more than 200 years ago? Will we ever get the Elven Gang back together, or are Prince Legolas and his Rangers going to remain scattered? What about Cennanion, Barahir, Alphwen and Eirien? "Decided to remain where they are" sounds ominous. Are they not meeting up with Glorfindel and the rest at all? Somehow I don't know if that will work. The "Orclings" are adorable. I think I told Atto once, but mine and Emma's version of Thranduil has an older cousin who called him "little orcling" when he was an elfling this size. I seem to remember Lynda, was it, referring to her little ones (grandchildren?) as orclings. I wonder if we had any bearing on this. When will we find out the orclings' names? And I just love that Alex and Felicity have an Orcling (tehehe) of their own on the way soon! But that'll make running from the Enemy just that bit harder, too. Before long, running won't avail them and they will have to stand and fight. I wonder when, and where... I'm just glad our core group of heroes have been able to blend in again as well as they have! Love to you, Atya, and may Eru bless you and keep you as always, And with deepest gratitude to all three of you, Beta Amigas, nettenyar, Kaylee

UTfrog · 1 February 2016 · Chapter 1: Into The Mountains

Glad most everyone made it to NY. Interesting that they are in a resort town. Retrieving the artifact will be a challenge I am sure.

someone · 31 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

What a start to a story! I've been wondering what the EA4 would have been like, and this is nowhere close to what I expected. Templars, exploding Edhellond, everyone fleeing but the mortals being still safe... I have no idea where this story is going, but it will be fun to find out! Thank you for publishing this!

Shemyaza · 29 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

Firstly I want to thank you all for leaving your reviews. Ellie, Mari and I are overwhelmed and not a little bit tearful over the response. I know if Arthur was seeing all of this he would be amazed. He thought of himself as just the man on the sidelines writing fanfiction. I don't believe he realised fully what an impact he made on all of our lives. He made such an impact on the Tolkien fanfiction community that none of us are ever likely to forget him. He is greatly missed and that is without a doubt. There are quite a few chapters to post. We decided that it was time to start posting them since it's been a year since he passed on. We felt that his last WIP of Elf Academy 4 was a most fitting memorial to a most remarkable and talented man. At the moment we haven't really discussed finishing the story, but that is not out of the question. The main issue is, obviously, that we need to figure out generally where Arthur was going with the story. I have written a further half a chapter thereby finishing what had been the last chapter Arthur had written. It seemed a shame to leave it halfway through. Over the next few weeks I will try to figure out where Arthur was intending to take the story, obviously his vision is not mine, but if we can safely bring the story to a close properly without there being too much of a distinction between writing styles, then rest assured we will try. For now, these are Arthur Boccacio's Unfinished Tales. After all, if the great man Tolkien could have Unfinished Tales, I am damn sure Arthur can! I will answer reviews, not as faithfully as Arthur, but perhaps a general review aimed at all of his readers rather than a specific personal answer. Believe me, if Arthur could answer his reviews, no one would be more delighted than me! Blessed be, to all of you Shem xxxxx

KathyG · 28 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

I am SOO glad to see the beginning of Elf Academy 4! I hope, with all my heart, that we'll get to see this story's end as well. Did Fiondil create enough of it that you'll be able to write this story to its end?

Eruherdiriel · 28 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

Thank you for posting these. If you have regular contact with Fiodil's family, please thank them for me as well. ~Eruherdiriel

Erulisse · 28 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

I love the detail work. Here I was with a global GPS trying to figure out the longitude/latitude correlations. I'm addicted once again!

obsidianj · 26 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

Woa, this story starts with a bang. Within minutes all the elves have build up over the years gets wiped out. Now they are on the run with toddlers and pregnant women in tow. No wonder Glorfindel has flashes of Gondolin in mind. I also googled the coordinates and the location doesn't tell me anything. I guess I will join Kaylee at the cliff house and wait for this story to unfold.

Larner · 26 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

Now what? Who blew up Edhellond, and why? On tinterhooks!

Larner · 26 January 2016 · Chapter 0: The First Sign

Templars, eh? Interesting! We miss you, mellon nin!

MikoNoNyte · 26 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

Acre. Oh Holy ... That place was Hell on Earth but with so much history! Some familiar names as well. Seems Fiondil-sama was digging deep to bring the Cymri brothers into the thick of things! And I admit to a "Kingdom of Heaven" flashback replete with Orlando while reading this. As I am currently re-reading EA3 (forgot most of it, sadly) I am finding the sudden shift to three years later a bit odd. So much must have happened during those three years and I'm dying to know what! Elections, and businesses started, and Prince Legolas as a policeman etc etc. But suddenly we're not only 3 years down the line but running for the hills! It's nice to see that the Bobbsey Twins (Derek and Alex) are going along for this excursion. But I wonder, do the Powers understand that these two and Glorfindel (and I should add Finrod) are Chaos Personified? Or perhaps better stated: what can go wrong will go wrong spectacularly especially with these 4 in the mix! *grins* I'll be joining Kaylee in the Cliff House when I can (I have to read online as the story is posted in a way that I can't download it to my Calibre and that WILL slow me down). My best love and thanks to (as Kaylee calls them) The Beta Amigas for their incredible hard work and a bow of respect for their love of our beloved friend, atar and brother, Fiondil.

Erulisse · 26 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

Well, that's an interesting location that they're all heading for. And the tie-in with the Templars. Once again my dear friend has caught my imagination and I'm off on another journey with him. Thank you so much for doing this, it's a thrill to be back in his world once more.

obsidianj · 26 January 2016 · Chapter 0: The First Sign

Intriguing beginning. I like it that we start with Gwyn's and Gareth' back story. Let's see how this plays out in the frame of Elf Academy. Something must have happened then that has influence on the days of Elf Academy. I'm so glad this gets posted. Thanks!

Arasinda · 25 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

I held my breathe and immediately started to cry when I read the two Fiondil story postings. Almost a whole year has gone by since Fiondil left us, and I too was reminded today of he had been such a happy part of Mondays. I want to send my appreciation and thank yous to his writers and family for sharing Fiondil's wonderful imagination and legacy with Stories of Arda. We are in high adventure with the first prologue! All the names were there.I hope the story has hundreds of chapters. I will be in no hurry to read the end.

jgmsccc · 25 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

Thanks so much to everyone involved in bringing this story to life and to Fiondil's family for their permission.

sbrodbeck · 25 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

Wow, what a start to the next story Fiondil left. I've been thinking about him for the last month and rereading the other EA stories. And what a trip they have ahead of them! LOL, I remember Alex and Derek googling the coordinates of Wild Lake and knew just what to do.

ainisarie · 25 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

What a shock to open the page and see this. I could have cried tears of joy...and it looks like things will be interesting indeed. Thank you so much for doing this. I am glad Fiondil's family was agreeable to it.

Dreamflower · 25 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

I hope that those of you who are putting this work out there are able to read these reviews. I want you to know how grateful I am to you for doing this and making it available to those of use who loved Fiondil to read his last work. This story looks as though it's going to be a lot more intense than the previous ones. I'm so sorry to see the end of Edhelond! I have a hunch that perhaps the prologue has something to do with the information Gareth and Gwyn have. I'm glad to be excited for Mondays again!

Dreamflower · 25 January 2016 · Chapter 0: The First Sign

How wonderful it is to see this begin! And I love that it begins with some Gareth and Gwynn backstory. I'm so pleased!

Sunny · 25 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

I had an intense emotional reaction when I saw EA4 had started to be posted. Damn, it's been a year, and I still miss Fiondil intensely, even though we had only "met" online. ::dabs at eyes:: I am grateful to all who have made this posting possible.

harrowcat · 25 January 2016 · Chapter 0: Prologue the Second: The Beginning of the End

SOA doesn't seem to want to let me log in. Thank you, thank you all for brightening my year. I am glad to see that I am not the first to look up those coordinates but I am not convinced I got it right. Hate being obvious but talk about starting with a bang!

FV_Whisper · 25 January 2016 · Chapter 0: The First Sign

I want to say that I'm delighted I've bee right all along about the brothers being Knight Templars. We've been getting hints about this all along in EA3, but it's so nice seeing actually being confirmed. Seeing how this is part of the prologue, I can only take it this will be playing a part during the story. I can only hope so.