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Elf, Interrupted: Book One: Glorfindel Redux by Fiondil	8 Review(s)
6336	Reviewed Chapter: 101 on 3/25/2008
Makes sense to me! (Vorondil, calling his horse Rocco)! Lynda Author Reply: I agree. I makes perfect sense and as Finrod points out it's easy to remember. grin

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 101 on 2/15/2008
Like the dog named Dawg or the cat named Koshka.... Lacking in originality, but it works. Author Reply: Well, children are nothing if not literal-minded. grin And it just adds charm to Vorondil.

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 101 on 6/19/2007
Glad to know Ingwë shows his encouragement for Glorfindel in this way, even if not everyone knows yet. But Glorfindel knows, and that is the one who matters most. Now you have made me rather curious – I can understand why Finrod got the list, too, but I wonder why he burnt it and about what he talked with Irmó. Had never thought to say that, but I like the new Vorondil. He has changed a lot, and his eagerness to get to show what he learned is so cute! And the mess he made showing off to Melian ... snicker Hmmm ... Finrod had the same idea as I, concerning the reason why Lirulin faded, I see. I’d not be surprised if Ingoldo and Tinwetariel truly had a hand in this. Maybe Námo or another Vala could find out? Was glad she was able to jest again about her evil twin sister - she truly seems to be better. With Alassiel it seems rather obvious, too, that her grandparents poisoned her thoughts. What she said about Finrod and the Noldor was proof enough, I think. And what did she think, running away like that?? She should know it wouldn’t change anything! Not to mention she did what Glorfindel got banished for to the smith for a time – stealing a horse. And instead of feeling ashamed she’s criticizing the name of the horse sigh Have to admit that the name is a bit funny, considering the meaning, but if Vorondil is happy with it and the horse doesn’t object, why not? I was amused to learn this new word – have known a horse named Rocco myself thirty years ago, though I doubt the name was meant as a reference to Tolkien. And even if Alassiel didn’t meant to, it was ... nice ... of her to volunteer to give Vorondil an opportunity to show his newly learned skills lol Poetic justice, indeed! Oh, and it was good to see Mithlas again and to know he’s better. Author Reply: Ingwë and Glorfindel have obviously reconciled even if, as you say, not many people know it. The parties concerned know it and that's all that matters at the moment, whatever anyone else thinks about it all. Vorondil does sort of grow on you, doesn't he? We are seeing him as he should have been before his fëa became twisted the way it did... the (over)eager elfling who just wants to be loved by the adults around him. Alassiel, of course, has also been twisted though it's not as obvious until something trggers the prejudices she has allowed to permeate her thinking. No doubt her grandparents fed her own doubts concerning her father after his death until they began to color her thinking and her response towards any of the Reborn, especially the Noldor, like Glorfindel and Finrod. It must be very hard for her to reconcile her feelings toward the Reborn with her feelings towards her cousin who is a Reborn. Therein lies the conflict within her. Hopefully Finrod will be able to straighten her out. My youngest brother had a stuffed toy that was a frog whose name was, naturally enough, "Fwoggy". I'm sure Vorondil's parents rolled their eyes when he informed them his horse's name was "Horse", but hey... as Finrod says, it's a rather sensible name and easy to remember. lol I'm sure many people wondered what had happened to Mithlas, which is why I had him show up in this chapter. We may see more of him in subsequent chapters, though I can't promise anything.

Hildigrim	Reviewed Chapter: 101 on 6/18/2007
"What went on inside the training salles remained there." -- It seems probable that in China you aren't seeing the (tacky) "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" American television advertising campaign to promote Las Vegas tourism. Whether intentional or accidental, the echo made me laugh. Author Reply: No. I haven't seen American TV for the last year, not even on YouTube. The similarities are completely accidental and the reasons for it far more benign than anything that might occur in Las Vegas. grin

eiluj	Reviewed Chapter: 101 on 6/18/2007
Oh, this was a very frustrating chapter! Unbeknown to the three kings, the same list was sent to Finrod, who showed it to no one, not even Laurendil. He memorized the names, burned the list, then went in search of Irmo. What the two spoke about, though, no one learned. I’m confused about this list. Are the elves on it the friends and sympathizers of the three hapless ellyn who attacked Glorfindel? (minds read by Manwë & co.) Or has Manwë provided a list of all the Bad Guys in Valinor? I’d assume the former, except that something in the previous batch of chapters made me think the list was supposed to be all the Bad Guys -- and I wouldn’t think the hapless three would know all the others; I just can’t believe in one single overarching conspiracy. There must be the odd discontented few here and there who don't know anyone else! And why send the list to Finrod? [The three high kings, Finrod -- and presumably all the Valar.] Does this have anything to do with Finrod being (probably) the future lord of Tol E? Or is Finrod himself at threat? Or does this somehow affect the Lóriennildi? Or is it because of Finrod’s position as Fëanturinildo? Hm -- let’s hope there’s no mayhem at the tourney.... But if we know who all the Bad Guys are, and they’re being watched, how could any of them sneak in? So Manwen and Vorondil didn’t see Ingwion at all, except Vorondil the once. Makes me think there are probably a lot of elves floating around Nienna’s manse that Ingwion doesn’t know about. [No, not literally floating.] "I went in search of the library, but couldn’t find it again.” -- I know some libraries like that ... never thought to blame it on the Valar, though.... I usually blamed confusing diagonal streets or my -- manifestly excessive -- confidence that I remembered the address of a place I hadn’t been to since a meeting three or four or five years earlier.... "Why do They ... always speak in riddles?” “It’s part of their mystique.” “You and I need to talk.” “About what?” Finrod asked in surprise. “About your other cousin, Ingwion,” Irmo answered. “It’s time to apprise you of certain developments.” Finrod nodded and bowed. “I am at your service, Master.” “Yes, you are,” Irmo said somewhat sardonically and Finrod was left wondering about that. -- Could be Ingwion as Námo’s apprentice. Or could be Ingwion as the Valar’s messenger to Tol Eressëa. Or both. But it rather sounds like Irmo’s about to tell Finrod of some new task Finrod might not be too happy about. Rocco the Horse -- we had neighbors long ago with a cat confusingly named simply “Cat.” When we referred to her (usually re. her beating up one of our cats), we added the owners’ surname because otherwise it was just too weird. I’m also reminded of a friend’s stepson, who at a fairly young age (probably not yet in 2nd grade) named a new kitten after himself; his parents, to save their sanity, gave the cat a nickname. Also her son, who at the age of 10 or so named a D&D character after himself. Author Reply: Sorry for all the frustration this chapter has generated for you, but I assure you that most, if not all, will be revealed eventually (I do reserve the right to retain some mystery to the story). The list in question has to do with what the would-be assassins know. Granted the list won't have every malcontent in Aman and Tol Eressëa on it, but it will have the major players in this little drama involving Ingoldo and Tinwetariel. Why the list was given also to Finrod will be revealed later. Irmo is no doubt informing Finrod about Ingwion's new status as Námo's apprentice, though whether he reveals the plans of the Valar to make Ingwion their representative to Tol Eressëa is another matter, and other possibilities for Irmo's statement at the end cannot be revealed at this time. Sorry again. When I was trying to come up with a suitable name for a horse in Quenya, I just ended up referring to it as "Rocco" in my drafts. After awhile I decided it was as good a name as any and would make Vorondil's character more interesting and perhaps more endearing to the readers because he named his horse "Horse". snicker

Nieriel Raina	Reviewed Chapter: 101 on 6/17/2007
snickers It's here Fiondil! Fiondil leaned over and ruffled the ellon’s still short hair. "I’m glad you had a good time, child, but I’m also happy you’re back. goes back to reading NiRi Author Reply: Thanks. I already found it and made the corrections. Can't believe I missed. I guess I'm identifying with Finrod too much. grin

MithLuin	Reviewed Chapter: 101 on 6/17/2007
Very interesting. So Finrod doesn't know about Ingwion yet...even though they are both Námo's apprentices. Interesting. Psst You call "Finrod" by the name of "Fiondil" once in here. I was amused, but thought you might want to fix it. Author Reply: Thanks for telling me about the typo. For some reason I kept typing "Fiondil" throughout this chapter and had to go back to correct it. I thought I had found them all, but obviously not... must be a Freudian thing or something. grin I'm sure it's a case of "a need to know" between the various apprentices and now Irmo and Námo have decided that Finrod needs to know.

Nariel	Reviewed Chapter: 101 on 6/17/2007
Thanks for the reviews! I wonder what Fnrod and Lord Irmo spoke of...Does it have anything to do with the New Year? The first time when Vorondil came into the story, he honestly was a brat! I enjoy reading about his transformation to a good little FINROD. OOPS!! I meant ANGEL... When i picture Vorondil, i see an adorable, cute elfling. AAAWWW In the recent chapters so far the interraction between Finrod and Vorondil is like that between a father and a son. It is just so sweet!!! Fiondil, you have addded a great amount of mystery to the story. It is very suspenseful. Another thing is what exactly were Namo and Ingwion speaking of? Does it have to do with the prejudices the Calaquendi that stayed in Aman have against the Moriquendi and the Reborn? This story sure can relate to what's happening presently. Alassiel, that mean elleth deserved what she got definitely! ^-^ Especially now that Vorondil is making the thing(forgat the word) that is to help heal her wounds when she stole his horse 'Rocco.' The name 'Rocco' came as a shock. it does not sound Valinorean in any way what so ever. I raised my eyebrows and had to reread that passage twice to make sure i was not seeing things. Sorry, but i do have to agree with Alassiel on that one no matter how much I detest her. Congrats that Mithlas has been healed! I wonder what Irmo means in his words at the end with " 'Yes, you are.'" Namarie! Author Reply: The relationship between Finrod and Vorondil is indeed closer to "father and son" than "master and slave", although I think Finrod sees it more as "older brother and younger sibling". The elves of Aman do not, of course, speak Valarin, though they have adopted and adapted a few words from the language of the Valar. They do, however, speak Quenya, and "rocco" is the Quenya word for "horse" (it's Sindarin equivalent is "roch"). Sorry, but if you have objections to the word, you'll have to take it up with the Professor... he's the one who invented it. grin As for the mystery in which this story is imbued... that will have to remain unexplained, or it wouldn't be a mystery, would it?

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