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| Aleglain by Redheredh | 5 Review(s) |
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| Kitt Otter | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/28/2008 |
| Yay!!! Círdan! He always fascinates me, and I *love* the way you’ve shown him. He is not afraid at all to speak forthrightly, by the way he speaks to Orongil and Glinnor… and he is kindly too, of course, how he is moved at the revelation about Calindor and Glinnor. And politics, politics… they were lively and not tiresome, well threaded in the fabric of the story. I guess they do not mean to cause chaos in the realms, and hopefully it will not come to that! (Will it?) Círdan’s examination of the four was enlightening. So Celeborn reminds him immediately of Elmo. Since first reading about him in BoLT, I have had trouble imagining Elmo anything more than a *little* brother of Thingol, nevermind how old he is. (I really would like to be able to take that image out of my head and see him “On the hunt and ready to leap to the chase”.) Círdan’s beard is something to wonder at – I always thought he did age faster for his extending of power. From all the theories of hear of, I’ve come to think his powers did drain him fast, or was a mixture of tiring things like his great foresight, age and the ring (giving it up, anyway). Hmm, maybe even talking with Ossë gives him grey hairs. And oh, yes, err, I was being sarcastic. ; ) Kitt Author Reply: I am glad that a another Cirdan fan likes this rendition of the Shipwright. :) Politics make up the major portion of any real ruler's life, me thinks. How that ruler deals with it must be part of his character. Besides, the kingdom housekeeping must get done or the realm shall be a ramshackle one. At the moment, the princes have no plans to move into Beleriand. But, we know that circumstances will change for at least one of them. Hmm, I think you meant UT, not BoLT. Younger siblings grow up, and someone had to keep things together until Elwe came back to his throne. imho Royalty is still rather a new concept even at the end of the Great Journey. Those who were great leaders became the first kings. If he were an adolescent prince, Elmo could not just walk in and take over without proving his leadership, not in a true hunter-gatherer society. So, for me he is an adult when the quendi leave the East for the West. And probably still had rival for the regency. Who knows what the Professor really intended when he thought to make Cirdan wiser than any other. He made the wizards elderly to appear wiser too. But, you've got my vote for Osse being the real reason! ;D Thank you again for being so kind as to read and review. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/6/2008 |
| I don't know how you keep them all in their places.... but you do an excellent job of it. What a glorious story this is and the chapter was quite good! Author Reply: Thank you for saying that! And, thank you for saying that, too!! | |
| merimas | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/11/2008 |
| Oh, now that's just teasing. I was hoping for more of the Cirdan/Celeborn/Galathil meeting than the three of them just looking at each other, but you've successfully sustained my interest. Kudos on giving a fairly detailed picture of Falas politics in a fairly short chapter, without resorting to too many author's notes. It certianly explains how Celeborn and Galathil's return could be seen as a problem by their long-sundered kin. One question: If Elmo's descendants are ruling in the Falas, is it safe to assume that Elmo himself is dead by this time? Or will we run into him in Doriath? Speaking of kin, all the names in this chapter made for some confusion, though re-reading after reading the author's note cleared a few things up. I look forward to seeing where you go next with this. Cheers! Merimas Author Reply: *g* Maybe a little... I am very pleased you are inclined to read on. And there is a second part to this where they do talk to eachother and not just stare. ;) As to the question: Cirdan is, just as Orongil and Glinnor show and say, their liege lord. He rules. They part of the nobility that governs under him. Recall that Elmo stayed with Thingol, and I think, held things together until his brother returned with Melian. It is his children that have branched out during Thingol's absence. Sorry 'bout that, I do realized with the large gaps between postings that a previous chapter's details, such as a character that was barely introduced, will have been forgotten. I also assume that the reader shares my viewpoint that few people get important things done all on their own. To me, that aspect of life is even truer than passionate love and individual heroism. So, in my stories, I cannot help myself but create and credit the ones who preserve civilization along with the lovers and warriors. Next chapter is the second half of this meeting. And some more confusing politics... My thanks for reading and reviewing! | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/11/2008 |
| Beautiful! The bickering of the opening scene brilliantly brings in loads of underlying background concealed in sights and words and gestures...masterful. And I really like the way Glinnor and Orongil manage to be mean to each other and also caring and good friends of the Shipwright. It was worth waiting for this little bunny to blossom, for the whole premise is so intersting and the characters on both sides come alive so beautifully, both in the epic and in the personal side of it. I always prefer the trick of writing about an important character from another's pov, and Cirdan's appraisal of Celeborn was definite: young Elmo, on the hunt and ready to leap. And also the sadness and longing of departures, those left behind with no news, the lack of Internet made life so different, and leaps into the unknown braver for those leaving and those remaining. The depth of sentiment in Cirdan as he hoped to meet long lost relatives, and the unexpected overwhelming joy in Glinnor and his child are both deeply moving. Author Reply: Gosh, you make me blush, but thank you for the kind encouragement! Yeah, it took a few years at that, didn't it? I am trying to keep things just a bit lighter than the drama reality would be. However, frivolous adventure is not that easy for me. Maybe that is why I am not much of a POTC fan... And besides, Cirdan is a very interesting character! He is on a par with Imrahil in earlier ages, very heroic - if people would just notice! One does have to respect his wise opinions. So of course, I enjoyed using his pov in "Daeredair" and here. :) In today's world, I think it is hard to understand real separation. Even upon death. Technology has allowed us to create complete facsimiles people; our own brand of ghost. But, remembrances were not so completely convincing in previous centuries. People sailed away and for forever sometimes. One could only hope for word of their kin. Perhaps, in a way, this circumstance made rejoining long-gone loved ones like to being in Heaven. Thank you for the review. Your comments are always much appreciated. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/10/2008 |
| I rejoice with Cirdan, for I think I understand now what is happening! So these two have managed to escape from Aman and travel back to Middle-earth, and they bring secrets with them.. secrets that will benefit all of the elves. LOL, how brave of them! Somehow I think Ulmo was on their side. Interesting that the idea of an heir superseding one of them is their concern. Poor Cirdan! Author Reply: *g* Of course! But, Osse was not on their side! They need what is in the chest as much as anyone else, if they are to get back home! Yep, mean ol' politics rearing its gory head. Perhaps most Eglath are indeed like the Avari and Nandor when it come to facing danger or living the life they already have. Thingol has returned with Melian; civilization has been secured in Beleriand. And by their own hands, with their blood and sweat and tears. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! | |