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Elf, Interrupted: Book One: Glorfindel Redux by Fiondil	6 Review(s)
Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 113 on 2/15/2008
And in Oriental lands, particularly Japan, the Chrysanthemum is the symbol of the Royal House. Interestingly, the Hopi also use its symbol, and the Hopi language has much in common with Japanese, as the mysticism shares much also with Japanese traditions. It is theorized that Japanese monks found their way to North America, their ship of exploration caught in the Japanese Current, making landfall in California before many in their party made their way into what are now Arizona and New Mexico, where they had a profound effect on the people that accepted them. Interesting trial, and the two youngest children are adorable. Author Reply: There has been more and more evidence, mostly linguistic, that other peoples made it to America long before even the Norse founded Newfoundland or got to present-day Minnesota and were integrated into the Amerindian societies in which they found themselves and impacted the language and culture to some extent, so I'm not surprised to hear about the Hopi-Japanese connection. Yeah... Eruanna and Veryandur sort of took over the scene. grin

Hellga	Reviewed Chapter: 113 on 7/28/2007
Your writing is very good (though at times seems forced and artificial, those moments are very rare), but why did you twist and torture Arda into something resembling Victorian England more than Tolkien's world, rooted in sagas and other epos? Half the time I am tempted to run to characters masquerading as canons and scream "Who are you and what have you done with the real XX?" Not the Valinor I would ever want to visit... Author Reply: I'm sorry you don't like the story, but I can't please everyone and don't even try, nor do I apologize for how I've portrayed Valinor or those who live there. I am rather surprised you even bothered to read all the way to this point, much less leave a review.

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 113 on 7/26/2007
Prospective mother-in-law problems and naughty elflings! Finrod's life gets ever more complicated! There seems to be a spirit of reconciliation in the air - if only every problem solved didn't seem to lead to a dozen more. It's going to take a lot of lateral thinking to overcome the prejudices of pretty well all and sundry and achieve a fully blessed realm. (I imagine they're still working at it!) Author Reply: Yes, Finrod's life cannot be labeled "boring" or "uninteresting" by anyone's standards. Well, I'm sure he'll manage. grin In a world marred by Melkor, full blessedness is something to strive for but can never be achieved this side of the Dagor Dagorath. But that doesn't mean they shouldn't try and perhaps by the time the elves at the end of the Third Age arrive, most of the problems will have been dealt with (or I imagine Glorfindel would hope so).

Radbooks	Reviewed Chapter: 113 on 7/23/2007
Finrod is getting quite a collection of elves, isn't he? I'm anxiously waiting to see what their parents say and then what Finrod will do with them! I know that he'll be kind to the youngest two that were lead astray, but I have a feeling that the oldest three have some hard times ahead of them. Although I know it will be good for them in the long run. Author Reply: The reaction of the parents and what Finrod (and Ingwë) tells them will be seen in an upcoming chapter which will take place just before the Ball itself. Whatever Finrod has planned for any of the elflings, you know it will be inventive and memorable for all parties concerned. grin

vampfan30	Reviewed Chapter: 113 on 7/22/2007
enjoyable , as usual... I am really beginning to like Vorondil & the odd relationship he has with his master. Glorfindel & his brothers seem to be planning something or another with all of that wedding talk... looking forward to the next chapters. Author Reply: Vorondil and Finrod do seem to have an interesting relationship between them. It's less master-servant and more older brother-younger brother, which is how it should be anyway, otherwise Vorondil is not likely to mature in the direction they all wish for him to go. As for what the three brothers have planned for the wedding... we'll have to wait and see.

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 113 on 7/22/2007
Very impressing „trial“ for these five elflings. It’s interesting that one of the ellith and the youngest ellon were the most courageous, isn’t it? And Finrod rewarded this courage, while he punished the others for calling them 'babies'. Very satisfying. But somehow I fear handing Veryandur over to Vorondil is courting disaster, knowing Vorondil and his mishaps. I look forward to know how he will handle the responsibility without dragging Veryandur into any trouble grin Author Reply: Thanks Kitty. I'm glad you found the "trial" impressive. As to how it will all turn out for these five elflings, only time will tell. I think handing Veryandur over to Vorondil is a way of providing Vorondil some responsibility towards another as a means of helping him towards maturity. He's still an elfling himself, though a good 15 years older, and needs the sense of responsibility that caring for a younger person gives. And after the recent events, he needs this. I think Vorondil is actually proud that Finrod has given him this responsibility and will endeavor to fulfill it faithfully and without incident. Whether that actually happens, is another story, but that is the intent that he has and Finrod is hoping for.

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