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| Elf, Interrupted: Book Two: Glorfindel's Quest by Fiondil | 12 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 6/2/2008 |
| This was such fun to read. The eflings are almost as much trouble as the Reborn. Their thoughts are typical of children. They think they are smarter than adults and therefore they can fool them. Right. The pony is waiting excitedly for Lindorillė. How sweet. However, her failed attempt to return home has had dire consequences. It seems to me that she is fading from grief. She just doesnt understand. It sounds like a good idea for Sorondil and Oromendil to play with the newly Reborn. Hopefully it will help them grow up a little. Tari Author Reply: Thanks, Tari. I'm glad you enjoyed reading this chapter. I had a lot of fun writing it. *grin* Yes, Lindorillė is suffering from grief and doesn't understand what is happening. Hopefully they will be able to help her in time. And I think the two ellyn will learn some valuable lessons from the newly Reborn, lessons they may have forgotten in their rush to 'grow up'. | |
| Nieriel Raina | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/30/2008 |
| You should have seen my elfling's face when she got to the last paragraph. We were at the LOTR Festival waiting for it to start when she gasps out "NO! He can't DO that to us!" LOL! YOu do like to leave us in suspense, don't you? *sticks out tongue* Waiting impatiently for more! Author Reply: It will be a few chapters before we learn Lindorillė's fate, so tell the elfling to hang in there. The next couple of chapters will detail what is happening with Vorondil and then we will take a peek at Sador, Beleg, Laurendil and Ingwion before returning to Finrod and Glorfindel. Believe it or not, it will all make sense soon. *grin* | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/28/2008 |
| This was a glorious chapter and I loved the title!!! I laughed out loud when the Maiar started playing hide and seek. It was great to have this 'Lindorille's chapter' - great break from the monumental mess that was before! I loved her courage, her boldness, her temerity, her tenacity... what a great character. When she sat before the Valar - so woebegone - I wanted to cry! One phrase that tickled - 'half of Lorien knew where she was...' And sending the two 'adult' elflings to the Reborn was brilliant! Sad, sad ending.... *goes away to sob quietly* Author Reply: Thanks, Agape. I'm glad you found this such a glorious chapter and that you loved the title. I thought it was inspired, myself. *grin* Lindorillė is quite the elfling, isn't she? I'm sure all the Maiar in Lórien admire her boldness, courage, tenacity and temerity, even if they know it's all misplaced. And I'm sure they are all concerned for her that she's beginning to fade out of despair. And I'm glad you think sending Sorondil and Oromendil to the Reborn was a brilliant idea. I think both sides can learn from one another. | |
| Rhyselle | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/28/2008 |
| It would be Olorin who would coin the name "Hide and Peek" for the way the Maiar would check around corners and such to keep from frightening the children before materializing. *grin* But it's a good thought, and over time will hopefully keep the children calm. Your description of how the children's actions changed were spot on. All the variations were quite appropriate to their ages and development, and regression is most certainly not unusual when a very young child is traumatized. It's unfortunate that Sorondil and Oromendil ridiculed Veryandur, but I'm glad that Irmo was able to comfort him. I like Lisselinde very much. You have a gift for making the Maiar's personalities come alive, and I enjoyed meeting this new Maia. I was quite amused by Lindorille's escape attempt, although I'm saddened by the fact that she feels the need to get away like that. It really is quite comedic to envision her hiding from the two Maiar and the Loriennildo, the other Maiar taking bets on which way she'd go, and how far she would get. I laughed out loud as it took Este to get that Reborn ellon past her without either of the elves knowing the other were there. All that activity and Lindorille has no clue! I laughed again about Olorin having primed the pony as to what to do and where to go. Poor Lindorille trying to get the pony to go where she wanted. I thought Olorin making that comment about the Children stealing horses in order to cheer Lisselinde up was cute, but it really pointed at her compassion for the elleth too. The elleth shook her head, still refusing to look up. "No. I want to go home. I dont w-want to be h-here," she stammered, beginning to cry. "L-lord Findarįto isnt here. I dont want to be here." My first thought when I read this was that "here" can't be home because Finrod isn't here--sort of like "home" is a person rather than a place. The handkerchiefs bit was cute, and was a nice break in tension. "Creative Punishments for Thralls, Elflings and Other Recalcitrant Underlings" *giggle* Putting all of the elflings to work was a good idea. I like the mental image of Eruanna sitting with Elindis learning how to embroider, and that of Veryandur working in the herb garden. But what I liked best of this part was Master Meneldil coming up with what to do with Sorondil and Oromendil. "Hmm... theyre children pretending to be adults." He gave his lord a humorous look. "What if we put them with adults pretending to be children?" Obviously his period of meditation did him a lot of good because the old Meneldil would not have thought of this solution. So good to see him having learned from his experiences too. And ultimately this will be a good lesson for the boys in how not to grow up too fast. In that last paragraph, when Irmo said "I need to consult with my brother," my mind immediately went to when Feanor's mother gave up her will to live in the SIL. I'm sincerely hoping that Lindorille's condition isn't quite that grave. (Of course we have that other tale of yours in which Erestor returns to Valinor and meets Lindorille all grown up and Finrod's squire... so that is a comforting thought, as long as that is part of this timeline and not an offshoot. *grin*) Extremely well done chapter! You managed to stir all of my emotions as I read, and have left me intrigued once more. I hope that we find out what happens to Aldundil and Vorondil soon, though. As much as I want to see how Glorfindel and Finrod get back home, I'm fascinated at the potential plotlines and situations that exist in the different groups affected by their disappearance. There's F&G of course, and then the elflings and their caregivers in Lorien, and there's Aldundil and Vorondil at Nienna's home, as well as the kings back in Vanyamar, Tiron and Alqualonde, and all those other people whose lives are affected by the spectacular denoument of the Tourney--including those who still have grudges against the Reborn. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this turns out! Author Reply: Olórin is quite the Maia and we see here the personality that becommes Gandalf 4876 years later when we meet him in The Hobbit. I'm glad my descriptions of the children ring true. You and I talked about what reactions they might have to their situation and how the adults around them would try to deal with them. like Lisselinde very much. You have a gift for making the Maiar's personalities come alive, and I enjoyed meeting this new Maia. Thanks. I try to make each one as individual as possible even if they only show up for a short time in the story. Lisselindė and the other Maiar in charge of looking after the children are sort of a nod to the idea of "Guardian Angels" and perhaps this is where the idea originated. *grin* I think Lindorillė may have a crush on Finrod (though she's unaware that that is what it is) and that's why she's acting the way she is, not wanting to be where Finrod isn't. Her deepening depression is a part of this. Hopefully, with Nįmo's help, Irmo will be able to bring her out of her depression so that she doesn't fade completely. And as far as I know, the Erestor tale is part of the same timeline, so we at least know that there's a happy ending for Lindorillė. We will actually be seeing what is up with Vorondil and his atar in the next couple of chapters and then take a peek at what Sador, Beleg, Laurendil and Ingwion are doing before we return to Finrod and Glorfindel who are still waiting for Manwė to show up and explain things to them. *grin* Thanks for a great review. I really appreciate it. | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/27/2008 |
| Hello! I'm back among the living! :) My knee surgery went well, but recovery is slower than expected and I'm still hobbling around the house for another week before I head back to work half days for a week. Anyway, I have been reading your chapters and enjoying them, but sitting here and reviewing has been beyond my capabilities lately. I need wireless so I can do this from a comfortable chair somewhere else! :) I feel so sorry for these elflings... much more sorry for them than even for Glorfindel and Finrod. Even though Glorfindel is 'young', at least he has memories of difficult times and going through them successfully and hopefully will be able to deal with what is happening to him - eventually. *grin* But, these little children are so lost and adrift from everything they know and love that I really worry for them, even if they are with the Valar and Maiar. I hope they aren't all separated for too long! Author Reply: Hi, Radbooks! Glad you're back and all is well. Recovery always seemes to take longer than everyone, including the doctors, expect, but hang in there, the end is in sight. Anyway, you're right about Glorfindel. As badly as he is taking all this he does have memories of past times when things were rough (e.g., crossing the Helcaraxė) but he managed to get through them. The elflings don't have such experiences to fall back on. The separation won't be for too long but it will be long enough for everyone. | |
| eiluj | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/27/2008 |
| Maybe Nįmo needs to provide Finrod with some stationery? Hopefully letters would be tangible proof to all those concerned for them that he and Glorfindel are well. This would have the added bonus of keeping Finrod and Glorfindel occupied, with less time available for fretting. On the other hand, if they wrote everyone who's concerned about them, theyd have *considerably* less time to think about how to get out of the Tenth Dimension. Then again, they could also use the stationery to make lists of possible ways to get out of the Tenth Dimension. I'm imagining some Rube Goldberg gizmos too.... Multiple colors of ink are a must! And when that got boring, Glorfindel could take out his pique with the Valar by trying his hand at caricatures.... [Though I find myself instead imagining a series of Dover Press historical paper dolls: "Great Fashion Designs of the Second Age: the Valar: Paper Dolls in Full Color." Doubtless Glorfindel later created a set for elfling Arwen....] Author Reply: I doubt the Elflings would have accepted letters as proof that Finrod and Glorfindel were still a live and well since just anyone could have written the letters and signed Finrod's name to it. Possibly the Valar realize this and so have not bothered to provide them with paper and quills and ink. *grin* | |
| Kaylee | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/27/2008 |
| Well, I'm home now and glad to see this in my inbox *grin* Yes, what IS it with these Firstborn and stealing horses? First Glorfindel, then Alassiel, and now...*nods in complete agreement* *sighs* What to do with them? *grin* I love the aurae...the colors are so shiny and pretty and shiny, particularly Olorin's. And I like the meanings too ^_^ How long is Finrod going to be stuck in the tenth dimension with Glorfi? His elflings miss him!!!!!! Oh and I like the name of Finrod's "book"...We don't stock it at Barnes & Noble, though. *grin* At least, I don't think so. Does it have an ISBN number? *chuckle* *heart breaking at the end of the chapter* No...No! Poor Lindorille! What's happened? Has she left her hroa voluntarily and gone to Mandos? ~Kaylee! *VERY worried about Lindorille and the other elflings...Not to mention Finda and Glorfi!* Author Reply: I doubt Finrod's book has an ISBN number, sorry. *grin* As for how long Finrod and Glorfindel will remain in the tenth dimension, that remains to be seen, but it won't be for too long, else there's no more story really. The end of the chapter is indeed heart-breaking. While she hasn't left her hröa voluntarily yet, she is definitely beginning to fade. Hopefully help will come soon. | |
| Hel | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/27/2008 |
| I wonder what is in the air in Lorien that causes young ellith to ran away and steal horses. If Irmo tells Finrod about this incident, he will shurely write the book. Could become a best-seller among all the other elven lords, not to mention the valar. Our good Master Healer can be quite devious if needs be. Yes, there is hope for him. Could need the book,too. Poor Lindorillė, I hope she is not fading. Author Reply: I'm sure we could all use that book for one reason or another. LOL Meneldil isn't really a bad person, just too set in his ways, but being away for a while to 'meditate' has helped him loosen up a bit and become a more effective and better Healer. I'm afraid that Lindorillė is indeed fading, but hopefully they will be able to convince her not to. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/27/2008 |
| Oh, poor Lindorille, I think she might have a bit of a crush on Findorato! Grief can affect people in differant ways and the Elflings are grieving, even though Finrod is not dead, in their minds he is. I hope Irmo and Namo can help her. More please, Lynda Author Reply: I suspect you're right about Lindorillė having something of a crush on Finrod. And grief does affect people in different ways as we see with the Elflings and their various reactions to the situation. In spite of what the 'grown ups' are saying, including the Valar, they must think that their new lord is indeed dead, since he obviously isn't there any longer. I think it will take more than just Irmo and Estė to help her, though. Nothing less than seeing Finrod again will do the trick, I fear. | |
| ellie | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/27/2008 |
| I for one would fear any "punishment book" of finrod's :-) It is very amusing the way everyone in Lorien is covertly watched and the betting that goes on between maiar. I also think it is great seeing the maiar's delight in the "Children". Putting the two difficult ones with the Reborn was perfect. Am worried about the last depressed one, though. Looking forward to more! Do I have to keep saying that or can we take it as a given? Or do you just like to hear your faithful flock of readers say it? Instead of "baa" or "mooo" we say "Looking forward to more" and "Can't wait for the next update". Author Reply: I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of any of Finrod's punishments, either. *grin* Well, not EVERYONE in Lórien is covertly watched, but certainly the children are, and for good reason. Besides, everyone needs a guardian Maia once in a while. *grin* I'm sure Lindorillė will be fine eventually, but it won't be easy bringing her out of her depression immediately. I'm glad when readers tell me that they are looking forward to the next installment, though it gets tiresome when some of them demand (not ask) for more or insist I update more often than I do, but I guess that goes with the territory. I suspect if I updated every other day they would still be dissatisfied. *grin* | |