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| The Wars of the Valar by Fiondil | 10 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 8/8/2008 |
| “Námo! You come back here this instant!" Vairë fairly screamed.” I can just see her stamping her foot in frustration. LOL Irmo is behaving like a human child having a tantrum when it can’t have it’s own way. Námo reminds me a bit of Glorfindel, always on the run. This was so much fun to read. I love it that the Valar can be like children at times, even to the point of playing hide and seek. Who wants to grow up totally anyway. Not me. Tari Author Reply: The Valar are still "young" here... more like precocious adolescents than adults at this stage though they are beginning to "grow up". Namo of course has regressed to an even earlier stage as a coping mechanism. I think his own experiences will help pave the way for how he deals with the fear of Elves who come to Mandos. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 1/28/2008 |
| Now I have a better idea why Námo is so understanding when one of the Children runs away in later times. He did the same, after all, while he was so distressed. And it was fun to watch Vairë, first when they searched for Námo and then when he decided to play with her! Author Reply: None of them, Námo especially, realize that this is all "rehearsal" for the real thing when the Children finally show up. *LOL* Námo of course has regressed as a coping mechanism and the other Ayanumuz are learning to deal with it, though I'm sure most of them are feeliing a bit bemused by it all. | |
| Edlyn | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/16/2007 |
| Meldonya, how can I possibly type without mistakes when I am laughing so much? This was a gorgeous chapter. I love "little" Námo. Thank goodness he learned that the best thing to do was to call for Atar (Finally!) However, I think my favourite line was "Is there no hope for her?". It really says something about Námo that (even if he didn't understand why) he cares about Acairis. In fact the entire sequence between him and Atar sets up the process (an awful word I know but I can't think of another at this moment) that he will use in regards to the Reborn in the future. I love the bemusement of his siblings and Manwë's imitation of a newly born Vairë was a hoot. I can just "see" her bouncing around all excited. Of course, she (like any other adolescent) is utterly embarrassed by having her elders bringing up her behaviour as a toddler (like your Mom and Dad pulling out your baby album and showing it to your new love interest!). I can tell you had a good time writing this chapter meldonya. It just shines through! Hugs, Edlyn Author Reply: Yes, I had a very good time writing this chapter, especially after the previous ones. And Manwë's imitation of a newly created Vairë is probably one of my favorite scenes in this. I can just "see" her bouncing around, too, like a three-year old with an attention span measured in nanoseconds. I'm sure Atar, Manwë and Varda found her endlessly amusing. LOL Glad you found the chapter so funny. Thanks for reviewing. | |
| Imhiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/15/2007 |
| Your Námo reminds me more and more of Glorfindel in "Elf, Interrupted", with his tendency to flee precipitously when he is unsettled. No wonder Námo could so much sympathise with him! I'm afraid I still don't quite get all the mystery around the 10th dimension. Would you mind providing me with a short explanation (if it does not reveal too much of future chapters). Oh, I did feel such sadness and pity when Eru revealed his pain and grief over Acairis' decision... ...And then laughed out loud at the others' remarks about Námo's rather child-like behaviour. Manwë's imitation of Vairë was too funny! And so this is the first seed of what will become "standard procedure" in the Halls of Mandos, bringing the fëar temporarily back to an earlier stage in their development to help them heal. I like these transition chapters very much, it seems I needed time, and the gentleness, they give, as much as Námo did after his capture. P.S.: In the index, the title for this chapter is spelled wrongly. Author Reply: Thanks, I noticed the typo and fixed it before I saw your review. *grin* Sorry, but the mystery of the 10th dimension will have to remain a mystery for the time being. If I were to give you even the barest explanation it would ruin things. *grin* Yes, Námo will take his experiences here and apply it to what happens to the fëar of the Elves who come to Mandos. This is a time of healing, but we all know that healing of this kind is a one-step-forward-two-steps-back process. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/15/2007 |
| Very good chapter and, as probably all your readers feel, I'm very happy that Namo finally is .... I loved Vaire's scream of frustration. I could feel it too. And Orome's wry grin. He's getting used to this Vala, isn't he? I loved Irmo's protestations! Bravo - good brother to have around! I can understand Manwe's 'secrecy' about the 10th Dimension - very wise indeed. And Eru's kind admonishment to Namo - makes one shudder to think what might be behind (within?) the Black Holes... And the 'hope is what has saved you' line is great. My heart broke for Namo in the results of the capture and torture... that he regresses, that his former life seems 'dim and unreal' is so very, very sad. I love Namo's - 'Atar says I can't' - absolutely perfect for a regressed Vala! I'm glad the others decided to join Namo in his little game and perhaps regression can be good for all, especially at times like this. Nice job - great chapter. Glad - very glad - Namo is free! Author Reply: Hi Agape. I think in time Námo will appreciate the "regression" and the healing it offers and will use it in good stead with the elves who come to Mandos. And we should never lose our child-like (as oppoased to childish) wonder and sense of play. Thanks for reviewing. | |
| Hildigrim | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/15/2007 |
| Namo's question about hope for Acairis put me in mind of the Swiss theologian Hans Kung, who wrote in his book "Eternal Life": "There is nothing to be known here, but everything to be hoped." Author Reply: Well, as Eru tells Námo, Eä is founded on hope and hope is what saved him, so you never know. And Hans Küng had it right. *grin* Thanks for sharing your thoughts. | |
| Nieriel Raina | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/15/2007 |
| I read this at the Dr. Office, but now I can't remember what I wanted to say! And it is hard to review with a kid with strep who yells "MOM" every 5 minutes. Okay, I'll do my best. Oh! I was surprised Namo didn't react more to finding himself incarnate. I had a feeling he would shy from clothign himself for a good long while... It was somewhat nice to see Námo playing, but can't see it lasting long. Reality and facing what happened will have to come because he needs to mature in order to face Melkor again, and he will have to face both he and Acairis if for nothing else than to get over his fears. I was expecting he woudl not like being touched, even by his family. Vaire's reaction still confuses me. She seems angry and frustrated more than concerned. Makes me not like her much right now. Namo on the event horizon scared me! I am glad he called to Atar! And Atar told him he would not like what he would become. Overall a very good chapter, lighthearted for the most part, but with an air of ominous still lingering in the bsckground notes. As always I am waiting on pins and needles for you to update! And this chapter I really needed today, so THANKS! Loved this: Then they all heard Vairë’s mental scream of frustration. "Námo, stop pushing me into star cores!" *smiles* I am looking forward to more! NiRi Author Reply: Well, as to Vairë's reaction to everything... think of when you were a teenager and you were mad at your current boyfriend because of something or another... Vairë still hasn't forgiven Námo for risking himself for her in the way that he did and she's hiding her genuine concern underneath her outward anger and frustration. Don't forget, she has also be damaged psychically through Acairis' betrayal and simply by having been a captive of Melkor. I think eventually she'll work it all out, though not immediately. I hope your elfling gets better soon. Thanks for taking the time to review. And Námo pushing Vairë into star cores is my favorite part of the chapter, too. Just think of all those mud puddles into which little girls were pushed by little boys (and vice versa) *snork* | |
| Tira | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/15/2007 |
| at least, despite being forced to recall those memories, he can still have fun. And of course, the wonderful thing about this being a prequel kind of story is that we all know he becomes, well, himself eventually. Such a nice chapter, and it ended on a happy note! Is there something significant about that dimension? Oh yes, I know...wait and see. Author Reply: Yes, we do know what he becomes eventually, and that's a good thing, isn't it, in spite of what he must suffer through to get there. The significance of the tenth dimension may be revealed in time, but perhaps even the Valar are unsure of it's ultimate purpose at this time. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/15/2007 |
| Yes, the tension needs releasing and the fear put from him for the moment. And there is hope for Acairis, at least, even if not a great deal of it. Joy there is, and peace of soul--for the minute, at least. Author Reply: Yes, there is always Joy and peace of soul, for a while... but there is always hope... | |
| Rhyselle | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 10/15/2007 |
| For some reason I can't remember my password so this is an "offline" review. Was so nice to see this posted. Even though I got to see it when I beta'd it for you, I still get the warm-fuzzy feelings from this chapter that I got on the first read through. I can just see "child-Namo" standing there sort of half glancing at Manwe and Irmo and Orome after Atar told him he had to stay and not flee from them. Of course, his game of "Catch Me" is right on the edge of disobedience if you look at it one way, because he IS running from them, but this time it's to encourage them to play with him--and it will bring him closer to them in the end. *giggle* I do love how you incorporated my suggestion that he tickle Vaire. It makes me smile to think that I have a teeny tiny bit of my imagination in the Fiondil-verse. The mental image of the younger Valar chattering away to Atar when they first came into being, playing and laughing and being totally enthralled with the Timeless Halls in which the were born is my favorite thing here. It not only makes it plain just how much older than they were that Manwe and Varda are, but also that all of Atar's creations have the blessing of an innocent childhood to start from. I find that comforting for some reason. I do look forward to seeing how Vaire also comes to terms with her mixed up feelings about Namo and what happened to him. I'm glad she gets to play here, even if she is upset and frustrated by his behavior. Well, lunch is over and back to work I go. :) I really enjoy having the chance to read your work during my breaks. They make the day go so much better! Author Reply: Hi Rhyselle. And now you can read my reply to your review during lunch, too. LOL I imagine that Manwë and Varda went through the "infant" stage as well, but someone had to be on hand to act as "older siblings" to the young'uns. I'm sure the two of them found it very entertaining to watch the others "grow up". *grin* Yes, Námo is very good at pushing the envelope here. We'll have to see just how far he tries to push it though. And Vairë does have her own healing to do. Acairis' betrayal has to have been a heavy blow to them all, but especially to Vairë. One wonders how Aulë felt to have TWO of his Maiar (Sauron and Saruman) betray him and Eru in the end. (oh dear... down bunny... down!) LOL | |