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Fiondil's Tapestry by Fiondil	8 Review(s)
Susana	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/8/2010
I really enjoyed this glimpse into "a day in the life" for the Host of the Valar during the War of Wrath. I've been having a hard time finding information on the War of Wrath, generally, so this was particularly interesting. I had read somewhere that Ingwion had led the elves from the undying lands who joined in the Host of the Valar, but it makes sense that Eonwe would be the overall decisionmaker, as he was at the end of the War of Wrath. Is there anything indicating which elves from the undying lands joined? I wasn't sure that Arafinwe had or hadn't, although it would make sense that he would. And I would think Elrond and Elros would have fought beside their elven kinsmen and the Edain, if only towards the end of the war. They might have been counted too young, at the beginning. I would lean more towards Galadriel being offered the opportunity to go back to the undying lands, but declining it because she foresaw she still had a role to play on Middle Earth. I also think that during the War of Wrath she would have fought at her husband's side, or possibly her nephew's (or her father's, if he was there...and if Arafinwe was there, would Findarato have been there, too? I recall he was reborn rather quickly, but I don't know if it would have been that quickly). Sorry for the ramble, but I really did like this story! Clearly, very thought -provoking! Thanks! Susana Author Reply: Hello Susana, According to what little information we have on the War of Wrath, Eönwë led the Host of the West and Arafinwë joined him. Some people include Ingwion (or Ingil, as he was sometimes called by Tolkien), Ingwë's son, as one of the leaders. In my stories, this does not happen, only Arafinwë goes. At any rate, the Vanyar and the Noldor join the Host of the West. The Teleri agree to ferry the Host to Beleriand but refused to join in the fight and would not land in Middle-earth, though I suspect in the end they helped with relocation of refugees when Beleriand began to sink. Tolkien specifically states in one of his letters that Galadriel was refused pardon by the Valar for her role in the Rebellion (she did engage in kinslaying at Alqualondë when she sided with her Telerin kin against Fëanor and his people). She only achieved it when she refused to take the One Ring when Frodo offered it to her (there is a bit of a bibical allusion to that scene coupled with the fact that in the Silmarillion Galadriel's motive for leaving Aman is to carve out a kingdom (or queendom) of her own). At any rate, she did not return to Aman with the other survivors. As for Findaráto, the Silmarillion only states that 'he walked with his father in Eldamar' but doesn't say how long he remained in Mandos before being released. In my stories, he does not get released until 400 years after the War of Wrath, other writers have him released earlier to help train the Elves who would be going to the War but he himself remains behind. Take your pick. grin I hope I've answered some if not all of your questions. I'm glad you enjoyed this story. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. I really appreciate it.

Agape4Gondor	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/1/2008
I had to read this twice, of course, because my familiarity with Quenya names is not good. Takes some of the fun out of reading, but I'm supposing that, if I continue to read your wonderful tales, I'll finally put names to folks I know! Loved Eonwe and his book... loved Galadriel... and Celborn... And loved Arafinwe - but I am becoming attached to him from your EI books... Author Reply: I try to keep people's names as they would have used them rather than as we've come to know them through the Silmarillion and such. Keep reading and eventually you'll catch on. lol Glad you liked everyone in the tale, especially Arafinwë. He's one of my favorites, too. Thanks for reviewing.

Nieriel Raina	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 3/1/2008
Ah'm behind...Ah'm thik, ya know. winsome smile I adore Eonwë. I really do... MARRIED?? Is he?? But...but... sobs I can't have Namo or Tulkas and now you make me wonder if my favorite Maia is wed??? GAH! I don't even want to contemplate it. Nope! I really loved this one, especially Eonwë setting Celeborn up with his oath! LOL! I was waiting for the book to come out! snickers I really enjoyed seeing your portrayal of Galadriel in this at this time of her life. And I found Celeborn very appealing. So few write him. I think you should write a Celeborn/Galadriel romance. wicked smirk Another winning fic! Keep them coming! NiRi Author Reply: Well, I don't know if Eönwë is married or not. I think the Maia was just intimating it to point out that Arafinwë's assumption that he isn't married is based on no facts; Arafinwë simply assumes the Maia is not espoused because as far as he knows he's never met Mrs. Eönwë grin. I think I wanted to hint at the fact that though they share the same continent, the Eldar are not necessarily aware of the internal social structure of the Valar and Maiar, and frankly, why should they be? Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed this. I had fun with Eónwë here. It's the first time I've written him where he's the main character. I hope I can write more fics with him in the future.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/25/2008
There WAS need for her here, and in the end I don't think she minded all that much. And she did find her peace of heart. Author Reply: I'm sure the Valar were aware that Galadriel was not ready to return to the West and knew that she was needed in Middle-earth even if they didn't know for sure why. And in the end, she did come home, and that's all that matters.

Rhyselle	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/24/2008
Excellent story. I admit though, that it makes me wonder, how much of Eonwe's busy-ness during the War of Wrath was from being the Commander in Chief of the side of the Light and the administrative woes that go along with it, or from his recording all of those oaths that were uttered by all those warriors as the years of the war passed before Morgoth was finally defeated and returned to Aman in chains? grin Seriously, though, I think I love Arafinwe best in this. His innate goodness came through, and I loved how he was concerned about whether or not he was a Kinslayer because he had killed one of the Edain. An excellent addition to your collection of tales of the Valar, Maiar, Eldar and Edain. Author Reply: One really must wonder just what Eönwë's duties were during that time. I hope he got some help from Fionwë in handling the overflow. grin Unlike the elves of Beleriand, none of the Amandeldi had ever seen a Mortal and so there must have been some ambivalent feelings about killing them, knowing that they were also Eruhíni. Arafinwë's doubts I'm sure were echoed by many other warriors. Hopefully their Beleriandic oounterparts put them straight on that score. I'm glad you enjoyed this tale. Thanks for reviewing.

SurgicalSteel	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/24/2008
nods Of course Galadriel wouldn't have been allowed to return - she's not ready to admit that she might have been wrong leaving Valinor and to seek forgiveness. And it makes perfect sense to me that the first time Finarfin actually kills anyone it'd be a shock. Nicely done! Author Reply: Thanks, SS. This was a rather unusual fic for me to write, but it was nice to have Ëönwë in the spotlight, along with Arafinwë. I'm sure Galadriel wasn't the only Noldo to refuse the call to return West, at least immediately, thinking that the Valar's forgiveness might not be sincere or they themselves were not ready to seek forgiveness.

artistic sprite	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/24/2008
I guess I'll have to be careful on what I swore from now on with 'someone' listening 'up' there."bashful grin"! Author Reply: It's always wise, since you never do know who may be listening... and recording. grin

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/24/2008
In the question of Quenya or Sindarin, I’ve to admit I’m with Eönwë here. Still have to remind me that Arafinwë is Finarfin and not another elf, because I’m so used to Finarfin ... (though I understand, of course, that they’d not use the Sindarin names in Aman, save for certain stubborn ellyn like Glorfindel). Anyway, I feel so sorry for Arafinwë. To fear he has committed Kinslaying, and barely comforted about that, to learn that his daughter will not be permitted to return ... poor guy :-( Just realised that Easter is near and that means that EI 2 is about to start soon. Only a few weeks more at the most :-) Author Reply: What's funny is that when people say 'Finarfin' I go, "Who?" LOL Certainly, Arafinwë never Sindarized his name for himself, that was done by the Noldor in Middle-earth, so I doubt he would even recognize it as his and he would always think of his children by their Quenya names. While Arafinwë's barely been comforted by Eönwë about the war att least he has the comfort of knowing that, barring her death, his daughter will be allowed to return home eventually; she's not been banished forever. And yes, Easter is almost upon us and the continuing saga of Glorfindel in Aman will commence. grin

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