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| We Were Young Once ~ II by Conquistadora | 7 Review(s) |
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| mystarlight | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/15/2019 |
| Wonderful characterization of Eryn Galen. | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/3/2005 |
| Perhaps not your favorite chapter, but I loved the reception the House of Oropher received from the sylvan elves. How many Men would have extended such a glad welcome to a group of strangers who were to become the Lords of their realm? And I greatly appreciate the royal house located in and amid the trees. Life could have been so uncomplicated for the elves had they been untroubled by outside events. The spontaneous joy of elves could be contagious. Thank you for the chapter, Coriel. Author Reply: You're welcome. ;) I've decided I can't go on without finishing it, however. So the next time there is an update there will also be a continuation. But unfortunately midterms are killing me at the moment. :( | |
| Redheredh | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/25/2005 |
| Yay! A new chapter! And a fun one too, full of verve. :D Gosh, even your not best is a pleasure to read. I liked Thrandruil's comment about "Vanish we might". I hope they are still happily dwelling there even in our day and age. With "No room for regrets." The Silvan are a delightful people. I hope the new nobility do not discover too soon how truculent they can be. ;) I wonder if there are some 'free living' proponants or Avari-types that must be dealt with as well. Brilthor has got to be in a tough position. Thrandruil noticing the many children was telling. And thinking he was past youthful excitement was too. Oropher did a great job preparing the way for his family. Although I am surprised you have them living in a tree-city, it's very nice what you've done with it. Amon Lasgalen indeed! Just because I am interested in Amdir, will he be showing up in this story? That would be interesting, meeting the neighbors. Good entertaining stuff. Thanks for updating. Author Reply: Glad you liked it. ^_^ Finishing it was like pulling teeth, but I think I'm getting back in the game now after "new semester" shock. I thought about building sort of Rivendell-like halls up there, but a tree-city seemed more in keeping with the Silvan people. And I imagine Oropher would like to adopt as many of their native ways as he comfortably could. And Brilthor has indeed been in a tough position, which Oropher has now inherited. The people are all excited about the new idea of having a king, but they want to be united while still retaining much of their original independence. It will be an interesting political arrangement. I'm really going to try to bring Amdir in somewhere, just because it irks me to leave people out. We shall see. Anyhow, back to work I go. ;) | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/24/2005 |
| You said you didn't think this was your best work, but I thorough;y enjoyed it. This chapter was very visual for me. It was lovely to be introduced to a seemingly pristine Eryn Galen before it was marred by all the difficult times that lay ahead. I liked the peace of the forest compared to the "festering cares on the western shore". Thranduil's noticing the informality of the wood-elves was a nice touch. The description of Oropher's halls amid the beech trees was excellent. It created a feeling of wonder and excitment. I really liked the idea that Oropher had planted the trees for his residence. No wonder he was away so long! For me this chapter was a very vivid picture with a strong feeling of the distant past. I think it was very well done. ~TF Author Reply: Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it. ^_^ What I need to do is let it sit until the weekend (after I write my Sir Gawain paper) and hopefully be inspired to finish it. I have so much more I could say if only I could scrape up the umph to put it down. I think I will, given the time. But now I'm rambling. Ai, me. ;) | |
| Jay Greenleaf Elf | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/24/2005 |
| Hey, wow, they finally managed to make it to Eryn Galen. I love your descriptive details of the realm. I think it must be strange for the woodland folk to have a king to rule, since they never really had a ruler. They probably had a lord or something but never a king. And it must be strange for Thranduil to take on a new role of prince, I think Oropher is quite used to it since he spent a good number of years there. I really hope that you will update really soon so that I can found out what happens at the coronation and stuff. Anyway, bye for now, and did I mention that I love this story. I LOVE IT!!!! Author Reply: Yes, we made it. ^_^ I'll try not to drag around too much with the next chapter, but it's competing with St. Thomas Aquinas and Chaucer for brain energy. Hopefully we'll get into some really interesting stuff next time. See you then. ;) | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/23/2005 |
| A wonderful chapter! I loved seeing Thranduil's reaction and thoughts on coming into the forest for the first time and I loved the home that Oropher had established. And I loved the Silvan--I think they seemed exactly perfect. I thought this was great and I was very glad to see it. Author Reply: I was very glad just to get that much posted. Things slow down too much when school starts. :( But anyhow, I'm about to have a free Saturday this week, so I'll see if I can work some sort of miracle with the next installment. It's great to finally be in Greenwood! ^_^ | |
| ponypetter | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 9/23/2005 |
| I love the description of the palace. I always wondered what Oropher's home would have been like. Little as we know of Thranduil's halls, we know nothing about the area where Oropher settled. It was an abrupt ending to the excitement. I think this must be your shortest chapter yet. I was probably as excited as Thranduil when the chapter ended. Author Reply: Yes, many apologies for the abrupt ending. *blush* It's awful, but I had to post something to let the world know I'm still a viable player. But it's botherting me now, so like as not this chapter will see a considerable edit and revision by the time the next one is posted. So, be on the lookout. ;) | |