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Fiondil's Tapestry by Fiondil	10 Review(s)
Nieriel Raina	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 6/3/2008
I thought I had reviewed this one, but I guess not. I really loved this one. I've come to adore Eonwë, and we get to see a side of him we haven't before here. The more vulnerable side. Now I just like him more. grin I'd not thought before about him having to record even their fallen brothers/sisters oaths. I'm glad he's made of tough stuff, though he doesn't realize it. And we get to see why he recorded a certain elfling's oath! Fabulous! Will we get to see more of Namo's book? Never thought of him having one. Great tale! Author Reply: I thought it would be interesting to show a more vulnerable side of Eönwë and see a side of his role as an Oathkeeper that might not be all the great. So, this is what came. As for getting a peek at Námo's book... one never knows. grin Thanks for reviewing.

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 6/1/2008
Eönwë is not the only one to enjoy the book of oaths for the Children. I love it when he shows up with it, too thinks back to Finrod’s future mother-in-law and her reaction to the twelve years The book for the oaths of Melkor and his followers, though, is another matter altogether. I truly feel for Eönwë here; for someone so honest and compassionate it had to be horrible to not only listen to these oaths, but to have to record them. No wonder he enjoys using the other books more. I am sure he had much fun with Glorfindel and the others later on ;-) And Námo knows about Eönwë’s burden? Somehow I am not surprised, considering his own job. Btw, One of them is named Laurefindil and he is about to utter an oath of loyalty to one of Ñolofinwë’s sons (and three paragraphs down, too) I think we’re talking about Glorfindel here. Should that not be Laurefindë, then? At least that is how I remember the name. Author Reply: I rendered Glorfindel's name into Quenya as Laurefindë originally, but subsequent releases of Tolkien's linguistic papers reveal that he himself rendered the name as Laurefindil, so I changed it to that. I think Námo and Eönwë work more closely together than most people realize, at least with regards to the Maia's role as Oathkeeper. I'm sure Eönwë took a great deal of pleasure out of recording the oaths of the Elves, for no matter how old they were, they would always be 'elflings' to him.

amber	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 5/30/2008
Now this is a delightful view of Eonwe that we don't see very often. I enjoyed it very much. Author Reply: Thanks, Amber. I'm glad to know you enjoyed this so much.

Beruthiels Cat	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 5/30/2008
I am glad the L&S prompts brought you back to this place you've left such tantalizing hints of before. Another example of your exceptional imagery...very easy to imagine standing behind Eonwë as he enters this place, which in its deceptive simplicity holds the entirety (of meaning)of the life of Ea. The tapestry is even more symbolic with this thought in mind; representative of every tapestry that has come after. The room holds the weight of time, past and future, so many years, so many lives. And then Eonwë steps beyond the "veil" to the place beyond time, into the reality that lies beyond all symbols. Humor is very well placed here, blended with the depth of the entire piece, it grabs and holds. I feel certain that Atar is well pleased with his choice of Eonwë..."the good and faithful child", and he is every bit as wonderful in Atar's eyes as the elflings Eonwë in turn enjoys. What higher honor could there be? Cat Author Reply: Hi Cat. I'm glad you were able to 'see' this setting and understand the symbology behind the story. And I'm glad I got the humor right. Always tricky in a story that isn't humorous to begin with. Eõnwë is indeed every bit as wonderful in Atar's eyes as the elflings are in Eõnwë's... just as we ourselves are if we just stopped long enough to remember it and understand it's no less an honor for us as it is for Eõnwë. Thanks for reviewing. I really appreciate it.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 5/30/2008
Ah, a gift for Eonwe to help offset the evil; and only Namo fully appreciates what Eonwe must bear. Alas, for the grief to come. But a greater good will follow after! Author Reply: There is always a balance between the two and even if Eõnwë is unaware of the fact that Námo knows and appreciates what he must bear, at least there is someone who can step in for Atar if necessary. I suspect that when the Rebellion came down Námo and Eõnwë had many long discussions about it all.

eiluj	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 5/30/2008
It's always interesting how you fill in the gaps between what little we have in the Sil (and elsewhere): If oaths are important, what does that imply? If Námo was silent, what did he know -- and when did he know it? smiling at your decision to define "vice-gerent." "shortly after Lord Námo had accepted the oaths of Lady Vairë until" -- I think a few words slipped away there. Author Reply: Thanks for pointing out the missing word. I don't know how that happened or how I missed it. It's been put back in. I'm glad you enjoyed this little fic. If oaths are important, then what do you think that implies? A very good question, I think, for this day and age when people seem to think they can just renege on their promises without suffering any consequences. As for what Nßmod kenw and when did he know it... that would be telling, now wouldn't it. grin As for 'vice-gerent'.... I have had so many people question the validity of the word I decided to officially define it and show its legitimacy so people would stop bugging me about it. It never seems to occur to them that all they have to do is check an online dictionary on their own to see if it really is a word and what its meaning is.

6336	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 5/30/2008
You have to feel sympathy for him, Eonwe has a very difficult job as Oathkeeper. Some oaths must have made his very soul cringe to have to record, Feanor's for one, and some must have had him laughing inside as he did so! I won't say he enjoys his job, well maybe part of it, but he is a very conscientious (sp?) Maia! I like him!:<) More please, Lynda Author Reply: Hi Lynda. Eõnwë is very consciencious in spite of some of the downside of the job. And at least he knows he has Atar with him at all times whatever oath he is recording. I'm glad you like him. He's one of my favorite Maia, too.

ellie	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 5/30/2008
This is just amazing. I pity Eonwe the burden of his office - especially as you described the horrible side of the job here with the oaths of the fallen. It is delightful to see how child-like Eonwe is despite his immeasurable eons of age. The inscription on the books are profound indeed. MOst enjoyable! Author Reply: Thanks ellie. I'm glad you enjoyed this fic. Eõnwë has still retained that child-like sense of wonder and joy that all Atar's Children should have, though many of us "outgrow" it, unfortunately. And I'm happy to know that you found the inscriptions to be profound. It took me almost as long to come up with the inscriptions and translate them into Quenya as it did to write the fic itself. grin

Ces	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 5/30/2008
Eonwe does have a tough job, doesn't he? But he does it with grace and valor. But then, it does have its rewards; he gets to show his playful side when he pulls the book out of thin air. He gets to 'remind' certain elves of their oaths. And he makes us laugh when he does it! But to have to keep the black book too. That is a burden he must bear silently. Thankfully, he has Atar there beside him when he gets down. You must find a way to weave more of some of our favorite elves' 'forgotten' oaths and let Eonwe do some gentle reminding! Ces Author Reply: Yes, Eõnwë does have a tough job, but luckily there are benefits and he exploits them to the hilt. grin Perhaps some day Eõnwë will let me get a peek at the Book and see if there are any stories there worth telling. grin

Kaylee	Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 5/30/2008
HUGS Eonwe Ai, poor Eonwe, to have such a difficult job! I must admit I do not envy him his duty...though the thought of being able to appear with that Book and make Elves, such as...let's say, Glorfindel...squirm would be rather fun wicked grin (Though I think even Glorfi bested Eonwe once, did he not? He went too fast for Eonwe to keep up :D And I still want to know if Eonwe is espoused.) Hugs Eonwe, again I do not like that book with Melkor's oath in it. Bad, evil lying book. :( Poor Eonwe, again, I say...to have to write in that thing. It's a good thing Atar cleansed him from it. I wonder if the Yanassë Elenion would comfort Eonwe at all? ~Kaylee!!! who loves these short tales, EI1, EI2, Wars of the Valar and everything. P.S. Eonwe is one of my favorite Maiar, ever. (I'd love to see one of these pieces center around Manveru and Erunaro, though. I wonder if they got into any trouble for playing too hard with Glorfi?) Author Reply: Eõnwë has a tough job but he's the Maia to do it and he does it with great grace and verve. I'm sure the Yanassë Elenion is one of his favorite places in which to meditate and find strength and renewal. Perhaps one day he tell me if he truly is espoused and to whom and perhaps Manveru and Erunáro will show up again in one of these fics. you never know. grin Thanks for reviewing, Kaylee.

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