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| Elf, Interrupted: Book One: Glorfindel Redux by Fiondil | 7 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 83 on 4/15/2008 |
| I always felt that the Vaire were as strong and forceful as the Valar. How Ingwion could defy the Valar is beyond me. That is something no one can succeed in doing. Yet, no matter how difficult the Elves are, the Valar continue to shower them with love. That is how I picture our Guardian Angels. Oatmeal for breakfast sounds good to me. Tari Author Reply: I think Ingwion was suffering from many things that just made it impossible for him not to defy Nienna at that point. Probably somewhere in the back of his mind he was telling himself that his defiance was a useless gesture but he still could not help himself and the Valar realized that and took it into account. Yes, they are very much like our Guardian Angels. And there is nothing wrong with oatmeal from breakfast... Ingwion just couldn't imagine being served it for dinner! *grin* | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 83 on 2/14/2008 |
| Another dealing with grief. Author Reply: Yes, and more than just grief. | |
| MithLuin | Reviewed Chapter: 83 on 5/4/2007 |
| Nienna runs a convent *grin* I suppose it makes sense - she is unmarried, after all. But as soon as he entered the courtyard, I thought "cloister," and all the business about being free to do what he wishes as long as he has someone let him out and he comes when he's called...that's very...well, institutionalized, I suppose, but very much like religious life, where you need *permission* to do everything. At any rate, it's very different from palace life, so poor Ingwion has a bit of adjusting to do! Author Reply: I love cloisters and so when I began describing Nienna's "house" I decided it had to have a cloister in it. There does seem to be a "religious" feel to it, though that was not my intent. Still, Ingwion is experiencing what it means to be "under orders" perhaps for the first time in his long life and it is a great adjustment for him. | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 83 on 5/1/2007 |
| I know it's been forever (I suppose I shouldn't use a word like forever when reviewing a story about immortal beings, but you get the idea! *grin*)since I've reviewed, but I've been enjoying the story very much. Thanks so much for writing and sharing it with us. I think I feel worse for Ingwion here than I felt for either Finrod or Glorfindel. They at least had gone through tough situations before and, I think, found it at least somewhat easier to come to terms with what was happening to them. But for Ingwion he's never been through anything quite this difficult before. I loved the 'end of the world' joke even if Ingwion didn't appreciate it! I would like to have dolphins as playmates, too. I've had a chance to do that once or twice when I've traveled but the cost has just been too high. :( Author Reply: Ingwion's situation has been different from either Finrod's or Glorfindel's, so he's not used to "reversals of fortune" that the Reborn have suffered and not necessarily just in dying either. This is definitely a new experience for the ellon, but it can only work out for the good in the long run. I've never had a chance to play with dolphins either, but maybe someday.... | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 83 on 5/1/2007 |
| It's quite hard for Ingwion to accept what is happening. Not reborn - and too used to being a king's heir and a lord. Do him good to get jiggled up a bit. And Namo's service - well. It's a bit of a game, but good for him, too. Author Reply: We will see how much a "game" Námo's service really is. Ingwion getting "jiggled up" a bit will only do him good in the long run. This has probably been a long time in the making. | |
| eiluj | Reviewed Chapter: 83 on 4/28/2007 |
| Five chapters! You’re officially forgiven for going on vacation. "You must not carry on so. It’s not the end of the world ... well, actually it is...." -- There aren’t many situations where one can say that and have it be true, and you’ve found one. "What else am I, if not a prisoner? I’m not here of my own free will.” "Neither was Findaráto when summoned to Lórien, nor Glorfindel when sent to your own city. -- Since I doubt that Tiutalion is normally aware of Finrod’s or Glorfindel’s doings and feelings, I am imagining the staff meeting Nienna held preparatory to Ingwion’s visit.... I love the dolphins calling elves “star-children.” Author Reply: Staff meeting.... hmmm. No doubt, but then these are Maiar we're talking about. I'm sure they also are able to "lift" information from the Eldar as they need it and their Valarin masters keep them informed about a lot of things not necessarily in their purview. Considering that "Eldar" means "People of the Stars", it seems reasonable that other sentient creatures would refer to them the same way. *grin* | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 83 on 4/27/2007 |
| Poor Ingwion, I can understand so well why he felt a prisoner and all that. But it seems subconsciously he has indeed not yet come to terms with his defiance earlier, even if it was so understandable. Ingwion playing with the dolphins was a wonderful idea, Fiondil! Thank you for updating five chapters at once, and a wonderful holiday to you! Enjoy the time far away from greedy readers and have fun! Author Reply: Ingwion has always "toed the line", so his defiance probably came as a surprise to him as much as it did to anyone else. Like they say, "You have to watch out for the quiet ones". *grin* He's probably suffering from delayed shock over the entire incident and isn't sure what he should do about it. Luckily, the Valar recognize what is happening and have taken steps to help him. I thought the dolphins were a wonderful idea, too. Thanks. And I had a great time on my holiday, but it's good to be back. | |