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| Fiondil's Tapestry by Fiondil | 14 Review(s) |
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| Soledad | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/13/2010 |
| Heh! This was really funny. I can just imagine Tulkas barrelling in, laughing like a loon and demanding that pint. Is it conceivable that a Vala might be just a little bit... erm... immature? Because if it is, Tulkas would certainly be the best candidate. *ducks* Author Reply: Hello Soldedad. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one. I had fun with it myself. *grin* When I first introduced the "Laughing Vala" inn in my "Elf, Interrupted" series, everyone wanted to know where the name came from, so that is how the story got written. Tulkas is probably 'younger' than the other Valar, though defining 'young' when dealing with these ancient and timeless beings may be problematic. *grin* He does have his serious side and he isn't as stupid as people make him out to be, at least not as I've written him. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/7/2008 |
| This was quite fun and much needed as I was busy this week-end killing off Denethor.... I know I'm bad - but I'd love to see the sequel. Author Reply: Killing off Denethor, huh? Then you surely did need the laugh. Not sure if there is be a viable sequel to this, though you never know. Those Valar are sneaky about things like that. *grin* | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/7/2008 |
| Does Tulkas get a free pint every time he drops by? I would have loved to see the inn keeper's face the first time he dropped in! Hm, not too sure Namo would appreciate faer turning up sloshed at the Doors to his Halls of Waiting!A little Dutch courage before facing him! I do like these little snippets, keep them coming, Lynda Author Reply: I'm sure Carnifindo nearly died on the spot when Tulkas showed up demanding a pint of his best. *LOL* And Námo would have most likely found inebriated fëar rather amusing as they try to explain *why* they're sloshed. Glad you liked this, Lynda. I'll keep them coming as long as the muse allows. | |
| T.A | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/23/2008 |
| lol, this is a very nice short background story to how the inn 'Laughing Vala' got named. :-) Author Reply: This little ficlet came to me pretty much full-blown. I guess Tulkas wanted everyone to know how the inn got its name. *grin* | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/22/2008 |
| You know, I wrote a drabble recently (not posted yet) about the Valar discussing a request -- it's for my drabble series about Elladan and Elrohir, but there will be some background intrigue in the Blessed Realm to entice them into sailing (though the Valar will refuse to participate...). ;-) Anyway, I hadn't really thought before about how the Valar sounded, but much to my surprise, in my drabble they tease each other! (Who knew?) Anyway, I just realized that your story Elf, Interrupted might be an unconscious influence... thank you for the inspiration! - Barbara Author Reply: Ah... someone else who's been inspired by Elf, Interrupted! *grin* I look forward to reading your drabble when it's posted. | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/22/2008 |
| Oh, this is great, Fiondil! Your Valar and a sprinkling of Maiar seem to have such wicked senses of humor! LOLOL! Well done! - Barbara Author Reply: Thanks Barbara. I'm glad you enjoyed this. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/22/2008 |
| I was amused and touched about Carnifindo’s hope that at least one of the Valar would visit his inn and his intent to name the inn after this one. That’s so sweet! I am glad the two Maiar overheard it. And as these two were Manveru and Erunaro, the outcome was only to be expected – they’d have too much fun with this to keep their mouths shut. Of course, the Valar couldn’t let this occasion go, either. At first I had feared they’s show up all together and give poor Carnifindo a heart attack (if elves can get one), but them drawing straws was even better. And knowing Tulkas, I have an idea how the inn finally got his name. Oh, and Vánadur was the one who took Beleg in, wasn’t he? Nice to get to meet him. Thanks, that was truly fun! I am glad you decided to share these little ficlets with us! Author Reply: Yes, Manveru and Erunáro just can't pass up a chance for a jest and this one was too good and even the Valar found it too funny to ignore. Vánadur is indeed the one who took in Beleg and now you also know the name of the innkeeper who entertained not only Glorfindel and company but the Noldóran himself. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for letting me know. | |
| hanci | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/22/2008 |
| This is beautiful. Now we can speculate on all possible names the inn could have had, for Manwë, Varda... Author Reply: Now that would be a fun game to play... who can come up with the most outrageous Valar-inspired name for the inn. LOL | |
| Nieriel Raina | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/22/2008 |
| GAH! Oh I've wondered SO long how this inn got it's name and LMAO! Now I know! I can so see this, since I just ADORE your portrayal of Tulkas and his laughing. *snickers* He doesn't always come across as the brightest Vala, but I LOVE his attitude! He reminds me of a mountain man, always cheerful and finding the humor in all of life! Great to see Vánadur too! This is the guy Beleg stayed with, right? The carpenter? And *snorts* The Princess Bride??? LOL! I like the Laughing Vala MUCH better! "What would you've named this place if Lord Námo had been the one to stop by first? `Mandos' Antechamber'?" ROTFLMAO!!!!! FABULOUS ficlet! NiRi Author Reply: Well, I'm sure a lot of my readers wondered how the inn got its name. *grin* And yes, Vánadur is indeed the elf with whom Beleg stayed. I think much of Tulkas' "dumb but loveable Vala" is an act to keep the Children off-balanced, but he is fun to write. I picked "Princess Bride" as the alternative name for the inn mainly because I happened to be listening to music from that movie on RadioRivendell (thanks, btw, for telling me about it; I listen to it everyday now), but also I needed a name that I could easily translate into Quenya and in this case I knew both words without having to look them up. *grin* | |
| Rhyselle | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 2/22/2008 |
| Hee! It's just as much fun to read now as when you sent me that first draft! Of course, now I'm getting fun mental images of Tulkas seated on one of those benches, leaning his elbow on the table and quaffing a pint tankard of ale! I think that it is easy, even when reading your Valar-verse, to forget that the Valar actually live in Aman, and as they love the Eruhini so, of course they'll be interacting with them at least some of the time on a relatively informal basis... and Tulkas is most definitely the most informal of the Powers! Author Reply: I have a mental image of each of the Valar stopping in for a pint afterward Tulkas first goes and Námo looking at Carnifindo and saying "Mandos' Antechamber, hmm?" LOL Glad you enjoyed this even the second time around, Rhyselle. Thanks for reviewing. | |