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| The Last Age of Elves: A Precious Find by fael bain | 7 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/11/2006 |
| Agile elves finding themselves able to give into their grief as they look down on Imladris. I think it will do them good. And if little Lass is able to understand the difference between death and sailing, it will probably help him come to terms with being left - after all, there is no choice involved in being sent to Namo's Halls, and no voluntary abandonment. Elrohir is old enough to know that his mother didn't have any choice either - the ability to comprehend shades of grey comes with maturity. I hope they both begin to forgive themselves now. Author Reply: I believe one of the motivating factors in Legolas's confusion about what happened was the thought of his beloved mother leaving him without so much as a goodbye. Elrohir, though, needed the time to understand that while his mother did sail away, she would have died if she stayed behind. I don't think Elrond and Celebrķan even contemplated the thought of any of their children going with her, as to do so would only be to make them lose the peredhel's choice. Elrond, on the other hand, has Imladris and his children to watch after. Elrohir had to come to terms with that, and it seems that he has finally done so. | |
| Fire | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/9/2006 |
| Another lovely chapter. I love the place where Legolas takes Elrohir, and I love the way you descibe Legolas's easy way of climbing up the cliff. He's really like a squirell sometimes :) It good that finaly the dam breaks for both of them. And to see Elrohir finaly letting his grief go in tears, it will not stop the pain but it will make it easier. I just wonder where Elladan is, should'nt he be back at Imladris as well by now?? Author Reply: Thanks! I wish I had a home as beautiful as Imladris too! And I admit Legolas's agility has got to be film-inspired (the way he scaled the oliphaunt was simply beautiful to watch!). | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/9/2006 |
| Yes, each has offered easing and comfort to the other. Well done, Fael Bain. Author Reply: Thank you. I liked drawing the parallels between their shared pain through the gap of years between them. Despite his age, Elrohir is still Elrond and Celebrķan's little boy. | |
| Laureleaf | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/8/2006 |
| Yeah! Finally we see the combined dam break! So, hopefully Elladan is alright, or at least Elrohir will sense it when things start to go downhill, Right? Little Legolas is really not very efficient with the whole "flight" comcept, is he - or rather, he's really wanting to be found? I love how your leading this story - giving us both enough to keep us happy, but always anticipating the next chapter before we fining the one we read! Author Reply: Hmm, there are quite a few of you worried about Elladan, which never really occured to me. And about the fleeing, I do believe one of the interpretations could be that without knowing it, Legolas knows the twins can help him, but needs a catalyst to make Elrohir really speak to him truthfully. | |
| Mystwing | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/8/2006 |
| This is a wonderful story. I think the feeling of grief really comes out. And it's a beautiful telling of how Legolas and the twins become friends. Author Reply: Thank you. It's so trite but true that believable stories are those which come from the heart, and there were parts of it very personal to me. Everybody has suffered loss in some shape or form, but it is through accepting it finally that you learn so much. | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/8/2006 |
| Another lovely chapter. Healing tears from both of them - it's what they both need. For Elrohir, it's been a long time indeed. The view of Imladris from the top of the waterfall was truly beautiful - I could see it so clearly. I liked Elrohir seeing it anew as well - it's too easy to take our surroundings for granted. Does the fact that Elladan hasn't returned mean I should be worried about him? Jay Author Reply: Not all tears are bad, and healing ones are sad but necessary. I'm glad you liked the picture I had in my mind; it is such a beautiful one I was afraid words would not have conveyed the feeling well enough. You're right about taking our surroundings for granted, as I often find myself rueing that England doesn't have the majesty of the Alps but forget about the beautiful Wolds just a step away from London. As for Elladan, you'll just have to read the next (almost-finished) chapter! | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/8/2006 |
| Well all I did was cry, I am glad they have each other for support. I still dont know why Legolas wont go back to his father thou, I am curious about that.its was a very emotional chapter but I love this story cant wait for more. Author Reply: Awww, sorry. But I'm sure it was a good thing somehow! The next chapter is almost done, which will hopefully answer most of your questions. | |