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Fiondil's Tapestry by Fiondil	10 Review(s)
Nieriel Raina	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/15/2008
How did I miss this? Well, better late than never, I suppose. I love it! I still get chills when Námo goes into that foreseeing frame of mind. :) Author Reply: I get chills when Namo goes into doomsman mode myself. grin Glad you loved this. Thanks for letting me know.

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/12/2008
Nice look at the time when the Elves were relatively new to Aman and even the Kings not so self-confident in their dealings with the Valar. This was quite different from the way Ingwë acted in EI. Anyway, I can well imagine that they missed seeing the stars. So that was how the Calacirya was made? Ingwë’s Folly, eh? Poor Ingwë, he must have felt so embarassed! Author Reply: Thanks, Kitty. I thought it would be interesting to write about the early days of the relationship between the Valar and the elves, each group trying to figure the other group out and making accommodations along the way. And of course the elves would still be a little unsure about their roles in Aman. As for "Ingwe's Folly", I imagine Ingwe got a lot of ribbing from Finwe and others about it. grin

Edlyn	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/10/2008
Excellent! I loved the dicussion of logistics, the teasing Námo did and the formal vote on the matter among the Valar. This chapter had a nice lighthearted touch to it. I got a bit of a shiver when Námo got that look in his eyes and pronounced "Túna". I get a feeling that he was remembering something he had been prescient of a long time ago or Atar had tapped him on the shoulder and whispered in his ear. In either case it's always cool seeing him in his manifestation as the Doomsman of Arda (which isn't always to be a bad thing, despite the fact that modern parlance has changed the definition of Doom to mean something that is always bad for the object or recipient of hte event). I'm glad I wasn't drinking naything when I read the words "Ingwë’s Folly?" because I would have made a mess all over my keyboard. It's a good thing that the Valar have senses of humor! Take care, meldonya. Atar bless! Edlyn Author Reply: Hi Edlyn. I'm glad you liked this tale. I'm sure the elves found Námo's Doomsman role (in the true sense of the word) quite disconcerting. Nor is a smiling Námo something they can wrap their minds around yet. grin Thanks for reviewing.

artistic sprite	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/9/2008
Ingwe's Folly? That's rich!:D Author Reply: Glad you think so. grin

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/9/2008
Ingwe's folly, eh? Perhaps fitting! I can certainly appreciate the longing to see the stars once more! Such a wonderful way of seeing that cleft and Tuna both coming to be. And Atar has let Namo know the time for outer islands is not yet. Good. Author Reply: I'm sure the Valar had fun with referring to the Calacirya as "Ingwe's Folly" as a private joke among them. grin. And whether it was Atar or his own knowledge of the future, Namo knew the time for outer islands was not yet. I'm sure Ingwe and Finwe wondered about that for some time afterwards.

Radbooks	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/8/2008
I really enjoyed this glimpse of Ingwe so early in his relationship with the Valar... he's definitely not the self-assured king we see so many thousands of years later! What I didn't quite get was why they couldn't see the stars... I know it's probably something I just don't know from the Silm or Unfinished Tales or something like that, but what's the reason for that? P.S. - I AM still working on my story. I've basically finished the next chapter, but I'm going back and adding a chapter that will go after chapter one that I felt just needed to be there for various reasons. Author Reply: Hi, Radbooks. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I suspect that there was a period in the beginning of their relationships when neither side quite knew what to make of the other or how to interact with them. It probably took some time. They couldn't see the stars because of the Light of the Two Trees. Even when one of the Trees was not in bloom, the other was so there was constant light. I look forward to reading whatever you send me. Thanks for reviewing. I really appreciate it.

6336	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/8/2008
I kind of like Ingwe's Folly for the ( reaches for Sill' to check spelling)Calacirya! Now I know where Tuna came from, well they had to put the spoil somewhere, might as well put it to good use! Where did Namo come up with Tuna though? I can see why Ingwe and Finwe would be a little leery of mentioning their request to see the stars, though I am sure it pleased Varda. They have been brought to this beatiful land, where they will have no worries about trouble and strife and they are not as happy as they could be! Yes, I know there is plenty of trouble and strife on the horizon but at the moment all is serene! No wonder they are a little diffadant about their request! More please, Lynda Author Reply: I have no idea where Namo (or Tolkien) came up with the name. I always thought it was rather silly myself, but there you have it. Things must have been so different from what they were used to when the elves came to Aman that I'm sure there was an adjustment period and since they awoke under the stars it stands to reason that the elves would still need them for their own well-being.

Beruthiels Cat	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/8/2008
These early glimpses where the Valar and the Elves are settling into each other's ways are always endearing. I always imagine the Elves as drawing straws to see who has to go ask the questions, lol! With such a mindset, almost the entirety of this vignette is humorous, though there are moments...The use of Morimando always raises a flag, in this case the subtlety of asking if the proposed plan fits the future. One thing beets another, but doesn't it always? Well done! Cat Author Reply: I suspect you're probably right about the straw-drawing. (Ingwe: 'I went last time; it's your turn.") lol I suspect that Ingwe and Finwe both wondered why Lord Manwe referred to Namo as Morimando. It was probably the first time they'd heard that particular title and wondered at it. Thanks for your review, Cat. I much appreciate it.

Ellie	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/8/2008
I love the bewildered awe of the kings at the debate of teh Valar. The valar talk as if these things are mere trivial matters (let's build islands in the sea!) while those poor elves for all thier might and majesty are suitable humbled and dumbfounded in awe. The dichotomy of the Valar's concept of might and who the children are versus the Eldarin concepts of might and who the children are are always entertaining to read as you present them. That is one feature of your works which I always find delightful. Hope that makes sense. As always, well done. Author Reply: Hi, Ellie. I'm sure this early in their relationship with the Valar the elves must have been overwhelmed at times. And I'm glad you find the dichotomy between perceptions of the Valar versus the elves about might and children delightful. I find it amusing myself. Thanks for reviewing.

Kaylee	Reviewed Chapter: 32 on 10/8/2008
Meldonya!! I loved this new chapter! (I also loved the last one, and the latest one of EI...I know I still need to review. Don't tell me I don't have to, because I want to. grin) This was SO funny to me, for some reason: "Morimando?" the Elder King asked. Námo raised his eyes to Manwë. "Túna," he said. "Excuse me?" I'm not exactly sure why it's funny...but maybe it's because I don't remember what "Túna" means and my brain first registered it without the accent so I saw "Tuna" instead which is, of course, a fish (I like tuna sandwiches, myself! giggle) Of course the city will be called Tirion...but what's the cleft going to be called?? ~Kaylee!! Author Reply: I'm sure a number of readers will read "Tuna" without the accent and have to wonder if Namo is ordering lunch or something. lol The cleft was called the Calacirya... it's in the Silmarillion and Bilbo mentions it in his song about Earendil. Look it up!

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