Stay by Aldwen
Fimbrethel · 2 April 2026 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
..."a Man of Elros’ line, [to] Estel, our foster-brother. Aragorn of the Dúnedain. Elessar, King of Gondor.” Another good summary for Legolas, that would have worked well for Boromir not "He is Aragorn son of Arathorn. You owe him your allegiance." And the last sentence isn't even neccessary. Wow. this was a very interesting story. interesting perspectives, views, and a fine conclusion. But where's that last conversation with Elrond?
Al · 2 February 2026 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
I adore this one!
Lady Forlong · 12 February 2025 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Some of your stories are missing since the hack: Ashes, Darkness, Adrift, and Autumn. I hope you have backup copies and I hope you will upload them again. I still like to reread some of my favorite parts of them sometimes, and there are probably many who haven't read them yet and would enjoy them. And I've noticed a connection between "The Light is Still There" and "Stay," so I'm glad they're both still there. I always wondered why Maedhros convinced Maglor that they needed to split up after they stole the Silmarils. All they had left was each other, and I'd think they would both want to stay together. Then we find out that the reason Maedhros wanted Maglor to leave him was that he didn't want his little brother to see what he was about to do, or to try to stop him. I love the way this finally gets explained. I hope you're still watching for reviews and will get this message so you can restore all your stories if possible. And maybe write another one soon? ;)
PSW · 20 January 2025 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Very interesting story! I enjoyed the cast of characters and the shifting viewpoints. Thx for this look into journey and forgiveness…
Lady Forlong · 5 January 2025 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
I just have to say one more thing... I love the way Maglor wakes up and there's music everywhere. BTW, I posted a couple of other very belated comments about some of your older stories, "The Brink" and "The Silence," if you're interested.
Leithian · 24 November 2024 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Aldwen I love this story especially the last chapter which is so beautiful and which I have reread more times than I could count. I especially enjoy your portrayal of the Feanorians which has significantly contributed to my own headcanon. May I say that I'm eagerly hoping to read more of your works? Regards Leithian
Lady Forlong · 26 October 2024 · Chapter 6: Chapter 6
(It may be too late to post a comment here, but I keep rereading my favorite parts of this story, so here goes...) I love your description of Elrond as having a "kind and beautiful" spirit in spite of all the sorrow he has endured in his long life, but I would have thought it was totally out of character for him to get so angry with Maglor in a later chapter if he hadn't have felt so guilty about it afterward. At least his wife was there to help him come to terms with it.
Author's reply
Thank you; I am very glad and flattered you like the story enough to reread it! :-)) It was out of character, but I think everyone, even the kindest and noblest person, has a breaking point. And it was a chance for Celebrian to give some of her thoughts on the whole situation. :)
gginsc · 16 February 2024 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Great story but leaves a lot unresolved.
Ar feniel · 28 December 2023 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
I loved this story just like I love all your works related to the Feanorions. Especially since you portray then in a sympathetic manner rather as evil, soulless characters, without being apologetic either. I like Makalaurë Feanorian too and I am always sad for him lonely fate in Middle Earth. I am glad you gave him a happier ending. I have a question: why have you marked this work as AU? I could not find anything that clashed with Canon material in your story.
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I am very glad you liked the story! Concerning your question - I am simply quite cautious with regards to the canon, and label everything that extends beyond the timeline of actual stories as AU. And Tolkien did write that Maglor is still wondering the coastlands of Middle-earth. But I could not leave him there. :)
Larner · 17 November 2023 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
A wonderful, most needed reunion, and the last push toward full healing for more than just Maglor. Again, thank you for this story, one that I needed to read today.
Author's reply
Thank you so much for reading and commenting! I am glad you liked it, and I do appreciate feedback: that is such an encouragement to keep writing. I am looking forward to your story when it is finished!
Larner · 17 November 2023 · Chapter 11: Chapter 11
Another moment of healing, and the contemplation of Maglor's own need for more. Lovely details.
Larner · 17 November 2023 · Chapter 10: Chapter 10
But he does not know of the abduction and the wounding she suffered. He does not realize that Elrond himself is not that long reunited with the woman he loved with all of his heart, who at last sight was fading from life herself. She does not yet tell him that she was at least as badly hurt as was he ere she came to the undying lands and found healing herself.
Larner · 17 November 2023 · Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Maedhros has preceded Maglor home. It is time to enlist his experience in such healing to hearten his brother. Good enough!
Larner · 17 November 2023 · Chapter 8: Chapter 8
And through the acceptance of the evil he has done, he has opened the door to the accpetance of his redemption and healing, both physical and of his deeply wounded spirit as well.
Larner · 17 November 2023 · Chapter 7: Chapter 7
Too much fear and regret expended on all sides, leading to too many breakdowns in trust in self and those beloved. I rejoice that Elrond has aided Maglor, and now his son finds himself able once more to aid his father. Healing has come into this room from more than one side.
Larner · 17 November 2023 · Chapter 6: Chapter 6
He needs this comfort, and will soon enough realize the identity of his comforter, as will we. Wife? Brother? Celebrian? Elrond? I look forward to this realization.
Larner · 17 November 2023 · Chapter 5: Chapter 5
I am currently writing a Twins, Maglor, and Maedhros story, and find my own visions of the reactions of Elrond and Elros's reactions to the realizations of what their foster fathers' part in the loss of their parents much in line with yours, although not completely. I have already written my own version of how Maglor came home to the Undying Lands, but it is the end of another long story I'm still working on, and it will not be posted until I finish a good deal of middle, if you will. Am appreciating this fourth age story very much. Thank you for this.
Larner · 15 November 2023 · Chapter 3: Chapter 3
Each has worried so needlessly about the other, and are caught in their grief for Estel and Arwen. Maglor should prove a much needed distraction.
Larner · 15 November 2023 · Chapter 4: Chapter 4
Now, to see see after long ages of absence, his long-lost foster father!
Larner · 14 November 2023 · Chapter 2: Chapter 2
Ah, but you, too, see the rains sailing in time. Now, will they find their own father's foster father, and use their gifts of Healing on him?
Larner · 14 November 2023 · Chapter 1: Chapter 1
A terrible encounter. I've written my own version of Maglor answering the Call, but have a good deal of "middle" to finish before that gets posted. Well characterized.
Sue · 12 November 2023 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Loving this. You paint pictures with words and I sink into the scene as if I were living it. Oh, DO write more. Thank you.
Author's reply
Thank you!! :) So glad you like the story! There are some pieces on the way. ;) We'll see how soon I manage to finish something again.
Aranadhel · 4 November 2023 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
I'm sad this is over. I'd wish you had done another chapter, to bring all the characters together as I felt the ending felt too abrupt.
Author's reply
I hear you. :) But somehow, I had a feeling I must end this particular story right here, on the note of hope and still some uncertainty. After all, this is the place where Maglor's journey to Middle-earth begun. But there might be a short sequel. We'll see. :)
Lady Forlong · 3 November 2023 · Chapter 12: Chapter 12
I finally had to sign on here so I can tell you I'm so glad to see another one of your stories. I've always loved your take on the Feanorians. Like you, I see them as tragic figures, not villains. And as a tight-knit family -- IMO, you got that right too. Maglor is my favorite. I like to think that if it had been just up to him, his hands would have "touched harp strings, not sword hilt" as Maedhros says in "The Brink." And I like to hope there was something better for him than "endless lamentation." So I love this story where he gets forgiven. Now if he can only forgive himself... BTW, speaking of Maglor, I always wanted to ask you: In "The Stronghold," why does he have silver strands in his hair? I hope you will keep writing many more!
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I am very glad you enjoy my stories and my interpretation of Tolkien's characters; that's such an encouragement to keep writing! I am a slow writer, and longer stories, such as this one, take many months; I think I started to write "Stay" nearly a year ago. But there are some works in progress, so there is hope more will follow after a while. :) Concerning your question - there is no clear answer. Maybe it is, as Celebrimbor says, just a trick of the moonlight. Or maybe cares, heartbreak and suffering render Elves' hair grey, just as sometimes happens with humans who have endured too much..? I leave this to readers' imagination and interpretation.
Aranadhel · 31 October 2023 · Chapter 10: Chapter 10
Oh I love how you wrote Celebrian calling Maglor as Adar! That brought me a tinge of sadness + happiness!
Author's reply
Aww, thank you! :)