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Beech Leaves by Redheredh	4 Review(s)
perelleth	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/10/2005
Weekend begun sooner than expected, and I'm taking advantage! ;-) Now, an interesting thought, that a fëa would reject Mandos and still the Vala would send him to the Halls… This poor one is truly upset, the Halls seem to have done no good to him… even Mandos has his failures, it would seem? Poor anguished elf, perched upon a tree and fighting fleeing memories. “They’re in Greenwood!” Heartbreaking call! His anguish is almost unbearable! I hope he finds his peace soon!!!! The Ataramillë is such a caring and compassionate character, she truly hit the niche market that was needed, special place for special people, indeed :-)! NOw, we know he's from greenwood... this is too intriguing! Author Reply: I am so glad you enjoyed it enough to continue. There are some answers later on, of course. But, not being omniscient creatures, we will never know everything. Even in our own stories.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/8/2005
Poor quendi, feeling he must have betrayed others. I am enjoying this so far, and hope to finish it tomorrow. Author Reply: It sort of survivors syndrome. He's not really at fault here. Hope you enjoy the rest!

Bejai	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/7/2005
-- I'm intrigued by the fact that there are homes that the reborn come to, to learn and to heal. I'd never thought of that. You have such great skill in weaving a realistic world populated by realistic people. -- "As expected, she found him sitting cross-legged, perfectly balanced on a strong branch in the birch with his head bent back gazing at the stars." Wonderful detail! -- "The third time he had dreamed his end, he awoke to swear he had refused Mandos and been taken anyway." You know, I was just thinking about this today, after you told me who you were writing this story about. Would this particular elf have obeyed a summons to Mandos? I'm so delighted that you're addressing it. -- "Now, he drew back his inner Light until he was imperceptible. She knew this to be an ingrained ploy of forest quendi, something learned by those who needed to hide from the truly dark creatures of Endor." That was a breathtaking detail! No wonder the elves of Endor always seemed "dark" to the Noldor! Author Reply: I think it was you who once mentioned that elf-society hasn't much depth in many fics. And I identify with the working elves like Ulbanis and Barancevion rather than the aristocacy. So, of course, they are in my stories. ;) sigh that's me, all right. Tedious details are part of my psyche. And yet, I think I generally avoid specifics. Go figure. You're welcome! I wish someone would address why Legolas's sea-longing is such a sad turn of events. No one seems to be able to really explain why it is a sorrow instead of a revelation for him. Why this yearning was buried so deep in the silvan heart. I mean Galadriel even tried to warn him... sorry, I'll stop now... I am so glad you noticed that idea. But, you already knew I think the Noldor lack the capacity to perform most wood-elf tricks. Thanks for reviewing!

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/7/2005
The way Ulbanís compares her house to the large factory-houses that churn out the reborn without tending to them properly is great. And I love the idea that, after the War of Wrath, the reborn started arriving and none of the Valar had given any thought to how it would work! I suppose that's being a Power - embodied only because you feel like it. Elven practicality required here. And I love the moriquendi being born to the forest - and the shiny elves not even realising. Poor chap, though. He doesn't want to be alone - I wonder if that is half his problem remembering? If he is convinced that all those he cares for have cast their spirits on the wind and that he has failed them. Author Reply: Actually, the reborn began to return after the sun and moon rose, essentially being reborn themselves. But, you are right, after the doom of the Exiles was recinded, business picked up remarkably. ;) The Valar had no real responsiblity except to create a world for the Frist and Second -Born to live in, I think. They made sure it was fruitful and relatively safe and orderly, but they certainly did not govern the everyday lives of the elves. Hey now! You were the one who decided that, unbeknownst to the eldar of Eldamar, the moriquendi were inhabiting the vast west woods. This clannish thing is my take on a reason why the Lindar survived well in Ennor, Elmo stuck it out in Beleriand, Denethor sought Elwe out instead of avoiding him, Amdir and Oropher joined forces, and Thranduil held no grudge against Celeborn after the War of the Ring. Something like survivor's syndrome, I think.

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