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Elf, Interrupted: Book One: Glorfindel Redux by Fiondil	8 Review(s)
Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 136 on 2/17/2008
A most wonderful bout it was! Now, to see the last of the archery and the last bout. Author Reply: Glad you enjoyed this.

eiluj	Reviewed Chapter: 136 on 11/16/2007
Rained out of their tree! snicker Vorondil’s hair still yellow ... it seems so long ago that he was splashed by the dye, but I spose it’s been barely a week. (And what a week for him, poor kid.) "No, Vorondil, you’re not a mistake. Eru would never have permitted your conception if you were. What your parents did was a mistake, but that’s not the same thing. You are alive and if so it’s for a good reason” -- Very well said, and applicable to more than simply this story. Well, so much for the Alqualondë theory.... It’ll be interesting to see what you have in mind. Manwë and Varda are expecting something in particular for the archery finale. Hm. Well, whatever it is, I’m sure the newly-Reborn Turindil will find it overwhelming. And I wonder if whatever-it-is will happen the way Manwë and Varda expect? (Not much else has, at this tournament -- other than Glorfindel whining, of course.) I think I’ve figured out what Valancar and Ingwë were talking about a few chapters back. Would it perhaps relate to some Bad Guys we know about? Author Reply: While it's hard to believe, Vorondil's accident with the dye happened only 8 days (and 29 chapters) earlier! grin Finrod's words to Vorondil are applicable to everyday life in general. I no sometimes I wonder if I wasn't a mistake, especially when I've just done something phenomenally stupid or wrongheaded, but I try to remember Finrod's words and accept them as my own. We'll see about the archery finale in the next chapter which will be posted very soon and as to what Valandur and Ingwë were talking about... that won't be revealed until much later. Sorry.

Nieriel Raina	Reviewed Chapter: 136 on 11/15/2007
Poor Vorondil. I am glad Finrod loves him so much. The child really needs some love and healing. My heart just breaks for him. Love this continued play on Glorfindel whining. It is actually the elfling's favorite part and always garners a round of giggles. grin "But I never whine, so I’m always lovable," - See, he is so adorable! And you again drop lots of hints about Ingwion, and then you'll make us wait to find out the whole story! pouts --Eönwë saved them the trouble of trying to come up with a suitable reply when he gave them a brilliant smile. "Shall we play?" he asked...-- Every time he makes an appearance, I like Eonwe more. grin --"I sincerely hope not, Uncle. If that’s Glorfindel when he’s only playing," he said, pointing at the ellon in question, "I don’t think Aman would survive him fighting for real." -- And you just keep building the anticipation to see it too!k --"I reminded him that if even I could stop acting like a newly created ayanuz hopping from one star to the next in search of a good place to hide, there was hope even for someone like Glorfindel." -- LOL! I love how you have woven Wars in with this story. Perfect! And I loved Manwe's response too. grin Am very interested in finding out why Namo will be absent. Will we see why? --The Eldar noticed a knowing smile pass between the Elder King and the Elentári that they could not interpret. -- And I am very interested in seeing the archery competition. Should be interesting! Great chapter! Thanks! NiRi Author Reply: Yes, Vorondil is in need of lots of loving and in spite of what has happened, or perhaps because of it, Finrod still loves the poor ellon and only wants to see him healed of all the emotional pain that he's suffered in his short life. Eonwë does rather grow on you doesn't he? grin I like him more everytime he shows up, too. Don't know where he was earlier, probably busy with other things I'm sure, but I'm glad he showed up when he did. From the way the Tol Eressëan warriors respond everytime he shows up, he obviously was a great captain during the war. I wasn't sure how many people would catch the reference to recent events in Wars of the Valar, but I couldn't resist and Manwë's response was too perfect not to record. grin I have no idea if we will see why Námo is absent at this particular moment, but I'm sure it has something to do with being the Lord of Mandos and in charge of the fëar of elves and Men. Death does not take a holiday even in Aman. The final chapter of the archery competition is coming up soon, I promise.

Viresse	Reviewed Chapter: 136 on 11/14/2007
I’m not sure why or how I missed starting this story until a couple of weeks ago as I have loved the elves since first reading The Hobbit ever so many years ago. (My favorite character from The Hobbit is Elrond!) I finally opened the first chapter and was immediately hooked. And giddy with the joy of knowing I had over a hundred chapters waiting for me. I still love Elrond’s character but now I’ve added Glorfindel, Finrod and too many others to enumerate. The canon characters were too often just names to me; you’ve brought them to life. And now I have a crush on Námo of all people! I’ve printed the story out and take a number of chapters with me when I go to the gym. Just the thing to read while on the bike or treadmill! I must be on the third or fourth reading of some of the chapters. "Now we have the final archery round to look forward to." … “The Eldar noticed a knowing smile pass between the Elder King and the Elentári that they could not interpret.” Some more info on Turindil perhaps? Please? Author Reply: Well, Viresse, it matters not if you find this story early or late, so long as you do and enjoy reading it. grin. Elrond is my favorite character in The Hobbit, too. And you're not the only one to have a crush on Námo, either. lol As for Turindil... we'll see more of him in the next chapter. Indeed, we'll finally learn who he really is. snicker Thanks for letting me know how much you've enjoyed this story. I really appreciate you taking the time to drop me a line.

Nariel	Reviewed Chapter: 136 on 11/14/2007
I loved this! Go Finrod! Go Finrod!! Boo-ya!!!! dances the wierdest dance the reader can think of Thanks SO much for letting Finrod win!!! I'm still glad that Ingwion made it this far though. How did he learn to fight then if he never left Aman? The losers (and the winners) are all very good sports' when they lose. I wonder what odd things the elflings thought when they saw Vorondil at the lunch... I feel so much pity for him. It's a really good thing that he met up with Finrod and fate led him to him. I wonder whose going to win the archery competition?? Is Turundil going to be in the next chapter? Thanks so much for writing this story in the first place! Author Reply: Yes, Finrod is the epitome of chivalry, isn't he. But I didn't let Finrod win, he did that all on his own. As for Ingwion learning how to fight... we may see that story told someday. I'm sure the elflings were just happy to see Vorondil and enjoy the luncheon together. Probably only Sorondil is just olde enough and aware enough of adult matters to understand what the trial was all about and what Vorondil's 'punishment' will mean to them all, but the other children are too young to fully comprehend. They only know that Vorondil is staying with his atar for the duration of the tournament. We'll see the final archery round in the next chapter, so the winner will be revealed then. >>Thanks so much for writing this story in the first place!<< You're welcome. I've enjoyed writing it and stlll enjoy writing it even after an entire year. grin

ellie	Reviewed Chapter: 136 on 11/14/2007
oh look! a timely review from "she who is too busy to even breathe". Lucky you! Love the respect and obvious brotherly love between the 4 competitors. The respect shown by the royals and the valar was exquisite as well. I’m glad you show Ingwion as being of equal measure to the other 3 though he never saw combat in middle-earth. the vanyar often don't get credit in fan fiction for having the potential for being deadly warriors. Still can’t wait t o see what happened during the darkening that warranted foul weather fighting by a Vanya. Excellent tale, keep on telling it! I’ll bring the popcorn and the sodas if you provide the next chappie soon! Author Reply: And I truly appreciate your stopping long enough to both breathe and leave a review. It has made my week, as this has not been a good one for me real-life-wise. Anyhoo.... these four fighters have learned to respect one another's abilities and have come to love each other as brothers, so there's no surprise there. The respect shown by the royals and the Valar of course is another matter especially to those who would like things to be otherwise. Ingwion has a history of which most are unaware and we may see just how he came to become a formidable warrior in his own right if I can ever find the time to write about that time in Aman's history. Next chapter wlll be forthcoming, so keep the popcorn hot and the sodas cold! LOL

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 136 on 11/14/2007
It’s heartbreaking to see the repercussions to Vorondil of what happened lately. To feel he’s only a mistake is so sad! Things like that make me rather furious about Calalindalë. Considering how much my own opinion of Vorondil has changed, now I truly wonder if his ammë will manage the same. But somehow I doubt she will be so easily able to change and certainly don’t envy the ones who have to deal with her now. Ah, back to the Very Important Question if Glorfindel does whine or not :) Good to know it is as I supposed – that the elves are beginning to rethink their opinion about the Reborn and about these three in particular. Maybe it changes some minds to the better. And for the same reason – though not only for this – the respect shown to the fighters by the Kings, Maiar and Valar felt very fitting to me. (And I see Glorfindel has truly enriched the vocabulary of Aman with his ‚Once-born’ – now everyone knows the word grin) If that’s Glorfindel when he’s only playing," he said, pointing at the ellon in question, "I don’t think Aman would survive him fighting for real. LOL, that’s only too true! I was already thinking how another tournament would go in the Fourth Age, with warriors like the Elrondionath there, who were probably drilled by Glorfindel for three thousand years, or the Mirkwood warriors, who fought the Shadow for centuries. It would be quite the spectacle, I suppose. Maybe then Ingweë would get what he wants! Now I look forward to the archery finale and the other round of fighting. Author Reply: Yes, it is heartbreaking to see Vorondil realize that things are not what he thought they were between him and his parents. It's bad enough, knowing that your parents broke their vows to another (and in a society that is predicated on the sanctity of oaths, this would be very terrible indeed) but to think that you are the result of such a violation must make him feel very worthless, indeed. Hopefully, Nienna will help him to see his own intrinsic worth and he can be healed of his self-doubt. As for Calalindalë.... truly only time will tell and the elves certainly have enough of it at their disposal. It would be interesting to have such a tournament when Glorfindel returns to Aman with the Twins and the other elves of Rivendell and Mirkwood. Who knows, maybe such a tale will be written someday. grin

MJ	Reviewed Chapter: 136 on 11/14/2007
Excellent, as ever, but Eonwe's mention of the work of his sister Maia made me wonder: Given how you are presenting your view of the work of Ainur and the formation of Arda in "Wars of the Valar," how do you manage to reconcile the tale of the making of the Sun and Moon with "reality"? Or the tale of Earendil, for that matter? Pure mythology? Unusual exceptions to "reality"? A convenient fiction for the sake of the Elves? Something else entirely? The possibilities seem endless. Author Reply: You raise good questions, none of which I can possibly answer here without giving the plot away, so to speak. You'll have to see how I handle the "mythological" aspects and reconsile them to astronomic reality.

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