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| Makalaurë by Eruanneth_Luin | 3 Review(s) |
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| orlandochick05 | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 5/8/2006 |
| Awwwww. That was so nice. A fitting judgement, I suppose. I always pictured it happening much the same way. Now he gets to go home with his mommy!! Author Reply: Thank you for the review, orlandochick05. It is good that others are also willing to forgive and pardon a wrongdoer who has gone far beyond the bounds of what is moral and right. We are quick to punish and slow to pardon, even when there is merit shown for mercy. To see him reunited with his mother and welcomed back by loyal friends would be much needed for his healing. He has suffered greatly through the suffering he caused and now begins the long process of self-forgiveness. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 5/8/2006 |
| A very nice touch, having Maglor actively surrender the Silmaril by returning it to Earendil. I am glad members of his house are there to receive him as he is pardoned. In the previous chapter, I particularly liked that Manwe was able to make himself less imposing, more accessible to the child. Very nice. Author Reply: Your review is much appreciated, Nilmandra. To deserve pardon from the Powers it required more than a simple “I am sorry and I promise not to try to take back Dad’s Silmaril”. Though it may be sufficient for an elfling, the magnitude of grief caused by the compulsion of the Oath necessitated a stronger example of repentance. Family is a singularly powerful binding among elves, who never expect to outlive parents or offspring, and House Fëanor has been long bereft of male familial leadership. Such is the love that the Powers have for the Firstborn Children of Ilúvatar that they first took forms similar to the Eldar that they appear as friends and counselors, not rulers. This consideration would naturally extend to the very young. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 4/29/2006 |
| Offering the Silmaril to Makalaure - actually putting it in his hands - and then having him surrender it to Earendil of his own free will. Very telling. And there is so much more to the Silmaril than the Silmaril itself - it's part of his childhood, a memory of when his family was complete and happy, an obligation, a burden and a zillion other things to him. Surrendering it is an important step. And then - seeing his mother! There is a reconciliation that is much needed. For both of them, I should think. But he is to be divided from little Veryandil! That is a pity - he still needs the purity and hope the child offers, I think. His wounds are very deep and this is only the start of his healing. Beautifully poetic and evocative. Author Reply: Thank you for the review, Bodkin. It was strange to watch this chapter unfold and exceedingly difficult to witness the internal struggle of this one-time Oath crazed elf as he worked out his own Doom. It was necessary that he do all without prompting to convince those observing that he had, in truth, relinquished any claim to that last link with his past; both carefree younger days in Valinor and obsessed elder days in exile. Family is of such importance to the Eldar that the appearance of his mother at the judging of her only living son is a given, if for no other reason than simply to look once more upon a beloved child. Veryandil and his family would certainly journey to Tol Eressëa to visit; his friendship with Nyello is vital to both, but that would be for another tale. | |