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| Tâd Edhel a Firion by Fiondil | 6 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 4/10/2009 |
| Estel makes a good emissary for the race of men. Those among the Elves who mistrusted men are learning not to prejudge them. I wonder if there is any part of Estel’s body that has not sustained injury. If Elves hair turned gray, Elrond’s would be white by now. Author Reply: Yes, I'm sure that the Elves of Mirkwood see in him the best of Men. As for his injuries... well... I suspect Elrond's hair would not only be white by now but falling out. *lol* | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 8/27/2008 |
| Who’d have thought that an harmless visit to the horses could turn out to be something of a little adventure? I felt a bit sorry for Edred; he did only his duty, after all. I’m glad Estel was able to trust Mithrandir so fast and to tell him so much; I think he needed someone who simply listened. And no doubt Mithrandir himself wanted to know more about this particular heir of Isildur. Love the bantering. And I agree with Legolas – why Glorfindel and Thranduil are always arguing would certainly be an entertaining story! Estel did a great job in keeping Garulf out of trouble, and I enjoyed the exchange afterwards. Good exercise in telling the truth, but not all of it ;) Author Reply: I think Edred got off easily enough since everyone would have recognized that he was indeed only doing his job and it wasn't his fault he didn't know who Estel was. Estel needed someone like Mithrandir in his life, someone who would be non-judgmental and yet supportive. As for Garulf... as Estel said, it was Yule and he didn't want to get anyone into trouble on Yule. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 2/25/2008 |
| Ah, he's been to the Elves' version of a chapel, then? Interesting. And he shows he is the proper one to take on the task of facing Sauron himself? Excellent! Love the encounters with Men and the dealing with the recalcitrant young son to the Master. This kid has a LOT to learn about dealing with others; and I find I like his father better than the son. Aragorn is doing well by all here, and showing the skills he brings to his kingship when the time finally comes. Author Reply: Yes, the Rainbow Chamber is the elves' iaun or fane, sanctuary, much like where you have Olórin take Frodo for healing in Tol Eressëa. I had fun with the Man thinking Aragorn was one of the young men from Lake-town and then the young pup trying to lord it over the future King of Gondor and Arnor. *grin* I think the elves of the Woodland Realm are taking their cues from Legolas and seeing how their prince is treating this particular Adan. The Sindar and Silvan elves might have little use for the Edain but even they know about Isildur's Heir and act accordingly. | |
| Shoshana_Rose | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 8/31/2007 |
| Ooh. Nice thought. I like that! | |
| Shoshana_Rose | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 8/30/2007 |
| Hi again! I find myself rereading this story in the early AM hours, and realizing that I never did fully understand what the room of light was all about, and what Aragorn's reaction to the light signified to Gandalf. Do you think you might clarify a bit? I do love the touch of mystery, but I'd like to be able to appreciate the weight of the episode, which I can't do because your Gandalf (like Tolkein's) is so good at being opaque. I see the surface of the lake, but not it's depth. Thanks kindly, Shoshi Author Reply: The room of light is the elves'_iaun_ "holy place, fane, sanctuary" within the Stonghold. So, it is where the elves commune with Eru and/or the Valar. The light therefore represents the Light of God and Gandalf is curious to see how Aragorn reacts to such a "close" encounter with the Divine. Remember, he is given the gift of choosing when he will relinguish his life, something that none of his ancestors after the fall of Númenor were ever able to do. Perhaps this is where that gift is given and Aragorn does not come to the realization of the gift until later in his life. Is this less opaque for you? *grin* | |
| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 8/14/2006 |
| Well, I thoroughly enjoyed this glimpse into a celebration of the Wood Elves and their neighbors. Estel's encounter with the guard in the stable was funny, although I'll bet the guard didn't think so when he had to face his own lord after the elves and Estel left. Glorfindel continues to amuse, he is such an ellon! ;-) And Estel is showing his true nature now, acting more as a leader of men would and seems more secure and confident. I loved his meeting with Gandalf in the room of rainbows (I want to go there - it sounds marvelous!) Estel really needs someone he can confide in and take counsel from. Loved Estel's dealing with the drunken Garulf - that boy needs some lessons in manners! Still, a neck pinch at least shut his mouth! Great chapter, Fiondil! (Oh, I haven't skipped READING any of these chapters, not one, no sir! I read each and every one with great delight - it's reviewing that I am behind on! Hopefully I can go back and remedy that!) linda Author Reply: Ah! Okay, now I understand what you meant. But really, you can just wait until the last chapter and review the story in it's entirety, unless, of course, you REALLY want to review every chapter. *grin* Anyway, I'm glad you liked this chapter. I think Estel is coming to terms with who he is and accepting the fact that he's a leader in his own right whom even the Elves can respect. He's no longer little Estel and I think Legolas has helped with that, insisting on calling him "Aragorn" rather than Estel as Elrond and Glorfindel continue doing. | |