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| A Fire Long Kindled by Nilmandra | 16 Review(s) |
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| Idril Telrunya | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/6/2008 |
| I really enjoyed the story, I haven't found many Elrond/Celebrian stories on the net. Author Reply: Elrond and Celebrian don't seem to be a popular couple, probably because it is backstory to the book and not in the movie at all! | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/19/2005 |
| Catching up with reading again and I was so excited to see this here! How many times can I tell you that I love your Glorfindel. He was wonderful here, helping/making Elrond see what he was missing. I love how you show how well these two know each other--how easily they read each other. And their 'courtship.' Hehehe--I always felt sorry for Elrond having to court Celeborn and Galadriel's daughter while all of Imladris watched. You did a great job playing with that. You are truly cruel to have Celeborn appear at the moment that he did. Poor Elrond! I was laughing much harder than that tree. But I loved the note and the tryst--that was perfect, a perfect way for them to plight their troth. I just loved it. And I thought you did a great job showing the first time Elrond allowed himself to touch her fëa. I love that elfy sort of thing. “And you were chaperoned.” *Snort! On to the next chapter. :-) Author Reply: I was thinking as I wrote this that nothing Elrond ever did was probably 'private' - too many people around! I could just see (my version of) Celeborn having great fun teasing Elrond - until Celebrian made him stop, of course. Glorfindel does shine at times, doesn't he? And then he is so happy to fade into the background. He is a great supporting character for that reason! (I think he just doesn't want me to delve to deeply into his life, but he says he is happy to keep the spotlight on Elrond...) | |
| Ariel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/16/2005 |
| Being as I am a sucker for a good romance, I had to read this. I may not be an elfy type but this is sweetly done and not too esoteric for those of the hobbit persuasion to understand. I am looking forward to the rest of it. Author Reply: Thanks, Ariel, I hope you enjoy it. Its a change for me, but a good love story hopefully transcends a lot of boundaries. | |
| Ellie | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/14/2005 |
| This is beautifully done. The forbidden sensuality is nicely combined with the presence of the chaperones. Loved the comment about "old elves". Very nice. Author Reply: Thanks, Ellie... I like this group of elves 'managing' Elrond so well. And Celebrian deserves sainthood for her patience! | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/13/2005 |
| Oh, I can't imagine being greeted by cheers and singing after such an intimate moment. So much for privacy! Could Galadriel have had something to do with Celeborn's sudden case of boredom? As in, "Honey, if you don't stop stalking Elrond and Celebrian I'm never going to have grandchildren. Knock it off, at once." Author Reply: LOL, I think it actually went something just like that! She thought Celeborn was enjoying himself just a little too much. :D | |
| Karri | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/13/2005 |
| Elrond has my sympathy at the beginning; it is understandable that he would hesitate, but soon he is happy and steaming. Glorfindel and Celeborn were in fine form here! Adored them! :-D Author Reply: Elrond is fortunate to have good friends :D | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/13/2005 |
| “Gil-galad did not intend to die, your parents did not wish to leave you, and Elros could hardly have chosen other than he did. But the fact is they did leave you and each took a piece of your soul with them. If you bind to Celebrían, she will hold your heart, as you will hold hers. Do you trust her? Do you want to live again, both giving fully and receiving fully?” What a wonderful, wise friend. It's such a joy to read of love, romance, and happiness in Elrond's life. Author Reply: I am glad you liked it... I love Glorfindel. He is such a good friend. I admit that I am writing a bit over my head here, but I so want Elrond happy. Too much of his life was tempered by sorrow. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/13/2005 |
| Ah, so this is what you do to keep warm during those cold winters… ;-) What a wonderful surprise it was to see this here today. I love outtakes! Next I want to see the bloopers :-) I just loved the scene between Elrond and Glorfindel, especially the sense that they know each other so well and the way they watch each other, each trying to figure the other one out. Plus I enjoyed seeing Elrond start to wonder if he was in trouble! So Glorfindel finally ran out of patience, eh? Actually, what’s so great about this is that he seems to have waited until the exact time - when he knew Elond needed to and could deal with this. And now he’s going to push that elf until he comes to his senses! I particularly like the way Elrond, despite not knowing what this is about, decides to put his trust in his friend and open himself up to him – because he knows that Glorfindel will only ever have his best interests at heart. The glimpse of what Imladris means to Elrond is lovely. I like the idea that it has slowly settled into what it is truly meant to be. Except for what’s missing, of course! Glorfindel is that friend that we all want to have or to be. He can provide comfort through his mere presence, he is gentle in his rebukes but isn’t afraid to blunt. He provides clarity but isn’t judgemental. And he understands Elrond so completely that Elrond doesn’t need to voice anything that causes him pain. I feel for Elrond in his fear of allowing himself to love someone so deeply that he opens his heart to the possibility of being hurt again, and I’m so glad he has a friend to help him see what he’s doing to himself and to Celebrían and see too that if he doesn’t live fully, he isn’t really living at all. I do love your Celebrían. She clearly has such depth and such understanding of Elrond, and possesses great selflessness. But she’s also feisty and playful and self-confident and passionate. She makes me laugh to see her tempt and tease Elrond. What a wicked thing she is, almost landing Elrond in trouble with Celeborn! But then, I suppose she doesn’t want her adar to get bored either ;-) The idea of chaperones is hysterical but I laughed out loud at how much enthusiasm Celeborn brought to the job! Poor Elrond. But I’m sure he would have known pretty quickly if Celeborn really didn’t want him near his daughter… Funnily enough, one of the things I liked most in this chapter is the reference to Glorfindel giving up his seat for Celebrían. There’s something very heart-warming about everyone accepting what will happen and already adjusting to her new role in Imladris. Lovely poem! Everyone’s turning into poets these days. Is there something in the water over there or what?? The betrothal was just perfect. I love how you write their desire for each other – there’s such passion and need but it’s clear that it all stems from a love that is burning brighter each day while still running deep. Elrond did an admirable job of keeping control, especially when faced with a saucy little minx like his wife-to-be! Looking for burn marks! LOL! I admit I laughed too when they couldn’t fully give in to their desire, even though I knew I should be feeling at least a little sorry for them… This bit is beautiful: Her presence gradually flowered in his mind, filling him, and he gently pressed into her thoughts, whispering words of love into her soul. It really reaffirms the specialness of their bond and the strength of their love. I’m still laughing at the fact that the whole of Imladris knew about this! Elrond should be reassured by their happiness for him. “And you were chaperoned.” ROTFL!! Evil author. I thought the Noldor, Teleri and Vanyar blessings was a lovely touch. And having Círdan’s permission for the last century is both touching and rather poignant. I was glad to see Celebrían lighten the proceedings. Very clever attempt to shorten the betrothal period! I got great delight from seeing the relationship between Celebrían and Celeborn – even if she can’t get away with quite everything with him! The love and playfulness you write between them is always wonderful to see. I don’t blame Elrond for wanting a daughter of his own – and I somehow don’t think he’d really mind if she wraps him around her finger :-) The ending is so lovely. A betrothal year or not, these two are already almost as one. This is so great, Nilmandra! I can’t wait for the next chapter (and I bet Elrond and Celebrían can’t either!). Author Reply: I am glad all these nuances of relationship come through! I love your reviews for that, Dot. You're like rubber - I shoot the idea off and you bounce it back and I know if I was understood :D I love my Celebrian, as you know, because I want to be her. She loves Elrond and has waited for him, and fortunately for Elrond, he has a friend like Glorfindel who knows just when to push. Some of this was hard to write, given what we know of the future, but its also been very helpful to me as I write their reunion. I so want to see Elrond happy and at peace. Thank you for the review! | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/13/2005 |
| Reading about the courtship of Elrond and Celebrian is rather sad, because we know how it will end. Then I tell myself that they had 2,400 years together, and raised three children, so there is much to celebrate! I liked the 'chaperoning' theme throughout - though I rather think that if Elrond and Celebrian had wanted to, they would have said 'sod convention' and run off together! Looking forward to the next chapters. Jay Author Reply: LOL, Celebrian would mostly certainly have agreed with the 'sod convention' philosophy. I mean, heck, she had waited over a thousand years! I hope you enjoy the rest. I don't usually write this kind of story and I'm in unchartered waters! | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/13/2005 |
| Oh, what an absolutely perfect gifting for those of us so honored with your dedication. This tale is evocative, tender and a lovely example of the effectiveness of understatement in provoking the senses. Blue and I both enjoyed the restrained, yet obviously passionate, attraction between Elrond and Celebrían. You would have enjoyed Blue’s varied facial expressions and outright laughter. Trust Glorfindel to bring to light the heart of the matter in such a subtle, yet piercing manner, allowing Elrond to ‘see’ the solution. Celeborn as chaperone is priceless and delightful. Celebrían stating that her Adar found grass growing a more stimulating pastime was so funny I laughed out loud. The idea that the fire between them was so intense that they looked for ‘burn marks’ on one another certainly suggested that elves are not without passion nor immune to physical arousal. Celebrían commenting that Elrond might have discovered the hiding place of her ring for him was pleasantly risqué. I am glad to see that Celebrían is not a shy demure maiden, but one definitely equal to the loving of a powerful Elf-lord. But then one only has to look at her parents to understand her complimentary attributes when combined with the unusual heredity of her betrothed. Yes, it is clear to all that she will not hesitate to take the initiative in their relationship. Glorfindel’s whispered ‘impatient old elves’ had me giggling like an elfling. We await with eager anticipation the posting of the next chapter. Author Reply: I hope that you enjoy what I have tried to make a passionate and amusing tale of their love. I enjoyed imagining what Celebrian might have been like - surely to catch the eye and heart of a powerful elf lord she was something special. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary! | |