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Elf, Interrupted: Book One: Glorfindel Redux by Fiondil	9 Review(s)
hawkeye	Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 12/3/2014
This chapter is rich in so many details. But, on a rather shallower note, I'm really glad that it looks like Alassiel will not take as long to turn around as Amarië did. I'm still feeling sorry for Finrod laughs Manwë's threat disturbed me greatly. A part of me wants to believe that it was in jest, but that seems like a jest in pretty pour taste. Perhaps not entirely serious? The thing is Manwë doesn't strike me as one to trifle with people. Manwë is, in many ways, very much like Atar. Maybe that is because he is the Eldest and, if I recall correctly, he is the most like Atar. (I'm not sure if I have the quote right and I don't have my Silmarillion with me.) Anyway, I really do hope that Manwë would not relegate Námo to being with Melkor :'( It's an interesting double edged sword though. On the one hand, Námo did infringe on Glorfindel's and Alassiel's free will. Being that the eldar belong to Atar and not to the Valar, that could be a serious thing. But as Alassiel points out, she would never have given permission, even though it was probably the best thing that could have happened to her. The significant thing is that the all seem to have learned well, Námo included. Glorfindel seems really grown up in this chapter. Perhaps being in Gondolin has brought out some of those qualities he had as a Lord there. Interesting that he seems to realise that he isn't ready to have his sword, and even more interesting that Lord Námo didn't see it coming. I felt really bad for Glorfindel here, on a lot of levels. It's almost as though he's realised what he once was, but that he isn't that anymore (yet ;). Manwë's trust will go a long way for Glorfindel here, I think. And I'm interested to see when Námo chooses to give the sword back. I'm wondering too if it will coincide with when he is ready to go to Taniquetil. Anyway, sorry for the rambling review. I loved this chapter. Thanks so much for sharing :) Author Reply: Hi Hawkeye. Oh, I have no doubt that Manwë meant every word of his threat, and Námo knew it. He had crossed a line and he knew he had and Manwë called him on it, not as a fellow Vala, but as the Elder King and Eru's vice-regent in Eä. He has both the power and the authority. Glorfindel certainly looks mature here and we see a glimpse of the Elf-lord he was and always will be. As for the sword, we'll see what comes of it later. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks for reviewing. I appreciate it.

Amony	Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 8/9/2014
why didn't Manwe release Namo from his embrace? and why did Namo do what he did from the beginning? Author Reply: I'm sorry Amony, but it's not my job as a writer to explain these things to you. These questions you must answer for yourself and, frankly, any reasonable adult would understand why Manwë refused to let Námo go and Námo will explain his motives later on. The review function is not a blog where you can ask questions of the author; it's for you to say what you think about the story or particular chapter. If you're confused by what the characters are doing, may I suggest that you find a friend to read this story with you and the two of you can then discuss what you think is happening and why together. After all, if you take a book out of the library or buy one at a bookstore, it is highly unlikely that you would be able to contact the author with questions when you don't understand what is happening in the story (this is especially true if the author happens to be dead), so it is here. Your job as a reader is to put yourself in a character's shoes and ask yourself, "If I were this person in this situation how would I feel and act?" and perhaps in doing so you will understand why the character did what he or she did.

Kaylee	Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 8/5/2008
Well, here I am at the end of the chapter and Alassiel is now friends with Glorfi...Lurilin is fading! :( Namo is back on good terms both with Glorfi and Alassiel (however much 'on good terms' was with Alassiel in the first place, I wouldn't know, lol) And...Namo has been thoroughly scolded by Manwe. winces at the Elder King's threat Would...would Manwe really do that to Namo? Or is this like in Wars of the Valar when he was being mean to Namo that one time because he had to be? bites lip nervously Poor Namo, he never gets a break. hugs him ~Kaylee!!! on second thought, it's not good to be on Manwe's bad side.... looks at Lord Manwe M’avatyaruvalyë nillo yando, Aran Meletyalda? Author Reply: I'm not sure if Manwë really meant what he said or not but he is the Elder King and no one to mess with. Námo knows this so I suspect he takes him at his word. Something to remember if ever you meet up with Manwë. grin

Tari	Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/18/2008
I see what you mean about Alassiel coming around. Maybe she'll learn to really appreciate Glorfindel. He sacrificed his life that others might live. I'm most interested in seeing where you take their new friendship. The Valar are something, aren't they? Tari Author Reply: Alassiel has a good heart but she was being corrupted by her grandparents. Whatever the relationship between her and Glorfindel I'm sure they will become very good friends, if not more. And the Valar are always something.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/12/2008
It was a bit of a bold and rather ruthless move; am glad he was forgiven by all. Although the final threat was rather hard! Author Reply: Yes, the tactic was a bit bold but it worked. As for the final threat... probably just hard enough to get Manwë's message across. Námo did step over the line just a tad and even he acknowledged it.

hanci	Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/8/2007
Alassiel's life will get interesting, with Glorfindel and her anamillë. I like her "volunteering" by being "the only one stupid enough". Námo begging for forgivness, that had to be a shock for both. And as it was not only theirs forgivness he needed, he had had to be pretty sure of himself - or really exasperated. Judging by his comment about Aulë, you can see why he likes Glorfindel. By the way, what did that balrog do when his opponent turned and just walked away? I know that the fighting probably continued, but I got this image of a frozen still balrog, shocked by being ignored... I guess I'm tired. Author Reply: Nämo knew that what he did to Glorfindel and Alassiel stretched the envelope a bit further than Eru would have liked, so his begging for forgiveness was a necessary part of his own "punishment", but it still must have been a shock even for him to have to humble himself in that fashion. As for the balrog: since that whole sequence was a dream, and apparently a shared dream between Glorfindel and Alassiel, then it didn't matter. Once Glorfindel turned away from the fighting the dream automatically changed to something else and the balrog, who wasn't real except within the dream, would have faded into nothingness.

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/8/2007
Poor Lirulin! Someone needs to do something about her - and quickly - or she won't be there to greet her husband as he returns. And we have an understanding between Alassiel and Glorfindel ... but I don't think Manwe was very pleased with Namo! The end, apparently, doesn't justify the means. Author Reply: No, the end never does justify the means, but Námo was willing to risk Manwë's (and Eru's) displeasure to teach those two difficult children some well deserved lessons. I think, though, that he was secure enough in knowing that Eru loved him to risk it and his "punishment" was to humble himself before both Alassiel and Glorfindel, not something that could have been easy for the Doomsman of Arda.

Ellie	Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/1/2007
Wow! Such lessons learned and the forgiveness that was needed by all of those different parties. I was very surprised by Namo's on both accounts. THis story is so very well incredible. I'm thoroughtly enjoying it and it is amazing watching the characters grow, cope, mature, and learn their hard lessons. It is amazing the lessons that are being taught to the Vanyar, I'm guessing in preparation for them ot receive back their own Reborn - once Glorfindel and Namo are finished with them. Excellent story! I always look forward to more! Author Reply: I was surprised by Námo too, though not when he asked for forgiveness. I think this shows that there is a darker side to the Lord of Mandos (the one that the Exiled Noldor remember) and what he might have become had he too become Fallen doesn't bear thinking on. This also shows that the Valar, being created beings, like Elves and Men, can also make mistakes of judgment, but their mistakes usually have graver consequences for themselves and others. Thus, the scene between Námo and Manwë (and Eru). Glad you are enjoying the story and looking forward to more, because there is plenty more to come.

vampfan30	Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/1/2007
As usual, so much stuff in so little space! I cannot even begin to say how much I love this story.... the scene between Glory & the girl was amazing. It reminded me a lot of an episode of Angel, where Doyle a visionary, gave the gift to another by kissing her. All in all, wow. (I have really started to begin liking Namo, too...) Author Reply: I'm glad you've started to really like Námo, as well. And after all, what's not to like? LOL. I remember that episode of Angel, though I was not thinking of it when I was writing this scene. And of course Glory was taking something away rather than giving something to her.

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