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Elf, Interrupted: Book One: Glorfindel Redux by Fiondil	7 Review(s)
Kaylee	Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 8/11/2008
Netilmirë sighed. "That will explain the attitude of the guild masters. I wish now I had never agreed to the Noldóran’s plans. We were doomed to failure from the very beginning." "Perhaps, Anammë," Sador said with a nod, "but one thing has come out of all this that no one can take away." "Us?" Netilmirë asked with a small smile. Sador smiled and nodded, leaning over to give her a kiss. "Us." YAY!!!!!! hugs Netilmire and Sador I love that part! ~Kaylee! Author Reply: Even when things turn out badly usually something good comes of it, as Sador and Netilmirë discover.

Rhyselle	Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 4/5/2007
I have come to like Haldir and Gwilwileth very much in the previous and this chapter. An "ordinary" couple in extraordinary circumstances... trying to cope with a huge change in each of their lives as they begin again to learn to live as husband and wife. I think it was good for Sador to meet them, not just because he was able to help Haldir through the aftermath of remembering his Judgment, but because until now, almost everyone he's interacted with since he left Lorien has been Royal or attached to the royals or of high social standing in one form or other. Haldir and Gwilwileth can remind him of the people that Sador was contemporaries with in Middle-earth, and by their inviting him into their home, they've given him another avenue for friendship. When Haldir said that his family had refused to meet him at the Gates of Return, I began to weep and then when Gwilwileth admitted that she almost didn't go because of her fear of seeing him chained and humiliated, I wept harder. I had wondered what would happen to an Elf who went out of those gates and found no one there for them, and then I remembered returning home from my deployment for the current war three years ago, alone because I'd been held back for some medical evaluations, and so didn't return with the rest of my unit to the fancy "welcome home" thing. I turned the corner into the passage past the security check point and I almost walked on someone's heel because I was craning my neck to see my family on the other side of the glass wall. They were there--with red roses and smiles and tears and hugs, and I literally dropped everything I was carrying in the middle of the airport lobby to haul as many of my kids and my husband into my arms as I could fit, crying with joy. If they had not been there, it would have devastated me. I needed to be met by those whom I love... In Sador's case there was no one to come for him as far as he knew, but Haldir had family, he knew they were there... sniffle Oh, here I go again! And then you made me laugh after my tears when Sador and Haldir talked about Lord Namo's threats if they ever showed up in Mandos again. And so Sador leaves Kortirion and goes to Tavrobel and discovers he has happy memories to remember about his family. :) It's a lovely counterbalance to the emotion in the previous section. The discussion with Gilvagor and revealing to him what the Amaneldi had told the Elves arriving on Tol Eressea, and his reaction added to the building tension of the unrest rising in Aman and on Tol Eressea. I'm very much looking forward to seeing how it all resolves. And I loved the final lines of the chapter which reiterated the most important thing to happen because of this journey to Tol Eressea--the discovery of Sador and Netilmire's relationship to each other. smile Lovely, lovely, lovely. Author Reply: I think that Lord Nämo "times" the release of his charges with availability of family to meet the newly released Reborn. Gwilwileth almost didn't go to meet her husband, but I'm sure Someone inspired her to go inspite of her fears by helping her remember how much she loved Haldir. So even though Haldir's family refused to meet him, Lord Námo knew that someone who loved Haldir would be there. In Sador's case, Glorfindel had already been "chosen" to act as a surrogate family, and through him, Finrod and his family, until such time as Sador and Netilmirë were ready to learn of their real relationship. "Deviousness" seemes to be the Valar's other name. lol And you're right: the most important thing that came out of the trip to Tol Eressëa was the discovery of Sador and Netilmirë's relationship to each other.

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 3/30/2007
Things just keep getting more complicated! Which is, I think, inevitable when you are talking about immortal elves together - with all their differences and ancient resentments. The Blessed Realm isn't going to be some marshmallow heaven. But what is going on here sounds nasty - and needs sorting out. Ordinary hostilities are bad enough without having the deliberate and vindictive targeting of the elves of Tol Eressea. I think Sador's report to Finarfin is going to be a considerable shock - and indicate the need for much more interaction between the different groups. Because understanding is key - and you don't get that by isolating yourself from the rest of the world. Author Reply: Obviously, something has to give between the different groups and their resentments. Unfortunately, when it does, innocent people on both sides could very well get hurt. Sador's report to Arafinwë will no doubt be an eye-opener for everyone.

eiluj	Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 3/28/2007
‘”I often sat on the beach while my sister and her friends played in the waves. Lady Elwing would bring her little ones down to play as well."’ -- Yet another connection among the gwedyr -- and yet, neither Glorfindel nor Sador has ever referred to Eärendil (and/or his kin) in quite the right words for the other to make the connection.... [Oh, and throw in Laurendil and Manwen also, as they know Elrond. Elrond has definitely been mentioned in Finrod’s hearing at least (under a couple of his names), but Glorfindel -- if he’d been there -- doesn’t know who Elrond is, not does Finrod. It’s a small world, and everyone has connections to almost everyone else -- but nobody tells Glorfindel anything! Could the author possibly be doing this intentionally?] ‘"Well, from what I’ve been told," Sador continued, "the Amaneldi greeted the Noldor and Sindar by telling them that they were living on Tol Eressëa on sufferance and that anyone whose loved one died in Endórë went to their judgment before the Valar in chains."’ -- This is confusing and you may want to change it. As it is, it seems to say that the loved ones of the dead went in chains to be judged by the Valar -- rather than the dead themselves (the subject of “went” is “anyone”). Maybe something along the lines of “... on suffrance and that their loved ones who died in Endorë....” I am becoming more and more convinced that Sador’s sister Ninniach will be found among the living. Probably wrong again. ‘”Apparently, the Amaneldi have decided our goods are either not needed or not good enough for them.”’ -- I wonder how much of this began as outright prejudice, and how much was merely the interaction of two cultures with radically different taste in design and color preferences? It looks weird; it’s not what I’m used to -- therefore it can’t be any good, and I won’t buy it. Furthermore, I’ll tell all my friends they don’t want any of it, and it’s a waste of time going there to shop. I’m looking forward to Laurendil’s observations about the problems on Tol Eressëa in light of his several weeks as Irmo’s apprentice, cause it’s looking like the Loriennildi could do a land-office business among the residents of that island. My favorite ideas for rescuing Glorfindel from the mountain? Well, the best-spectacle ones involve a visitation from on high by either Vingelot or Thorondor -- and then dropping him off in Ingwë’s garden! [Isn’t Eärendil based somewhere north of Taniquetil? Or was that in some fanfic I read?] But the poor elf -- not much fun for him to turn up looking like something the cat spat up when everyone else is being Prince and Rescuer and Avenging Hero.... I just doubt he’s in any condition to climb so far down on his own at the moment, much less walk to the other side of the mountain. Oh, and if the Good Guys show up on Taniquetil to pick him up -- he won’t be there at that point. Yeah, I know, probably wrong. Author Reply: I rather like your ideas about Glorfindel's "rescue", though how close to reality they are would be telling. grin Thanks for pointing out the grammatical confusion. I will go and make the correction. You're right about the way the sentence reads at the moment. Most likely the lack of trade between Tol Eressëa and Aman is a mixture of outright prejudice and cultural preference, though I suspect that prejudice is topmost in most people's reaction. These are Exiles who only got what they deserved and those Sindar who refused to come to Aman at all... they're clearly inferior to the rest of us and not in the favor of the Valar who love us because we never rebelled, etc., etc.... Not a pretty picture, but there you have it....

Elflingimp	Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 3/28/2007
I know I am going to sound ignorant or I probably missed something, I am enjoying the story,but if you please will excuse me wheres Glorfindle? for I seem to be missing him and wondering if he is okay. Author Reply: We last saw Glorfindel being thrown against the north wall of Ilmarin (Manwë and Varda's palace on Taniquetil) back in chapter 50. We won't see him again for some time, but never fear, he's not been forgotten. We just need to bring the other plotlines together first. I promise that by this time next week you will see what has happened to Glorfindel during all this time.

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 3/28/2007
It is about time more of the Reborn talk about their experiences. And I am very glad Sador came to Tol Eressëa; it is about time Arafinwë and Ingwë learn of the way the Amaneldi acted there! Now I agree with Finrod – Sador may be in danger, considering the tension on the island, and I am somehow glad to know Laurendil is on his way back to look after him. Getting a better image of the many problems between the different groups of elves, I have an idea what to expect of the chapters to come and am waiting anxiously! And I agree with Eiluj – I’d not mind more frequent updates, either. Four days or so are much too long – do you have any idea how often I check the site for updates? Just now I’m sitting on the edge of my chair, wondering how to survive until next time ;-( Author Reply: I liken the Reborn to vets returning from a war, unable to talk about their experiences, yet needing to, but at the same time often encountering resistance from those who did not go to war in listening to their stories. It has to be frustrating and heartbreaking for them. >>And I agree with Eiluj – I’d not mind more frequent updates, either. Four days or so are much too long.... Awww! Give me a break! How many writers do you know who update as frequently as I do, anyway? You should thank Eru and all the Valar that I don't make you wait MONTHS for an update, like some writers do! lol

vaske	Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 3/28/2007
There's a lot of tension in these last few chapters, all these threads of information starting to weave together, vague pictures starting to form... I can't wait for the next few chapters! Author Reply: There are a lot of different threads running through these chapters, yet they all have a common theme of distrust, hate and anger, a dangerous mix of emotions that can only spell trouble somewhere down the road.

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