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In the Woods of Ossiriand by perelleth	5 Review(s)
elliska	Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 3/17/2009
Gil-galad is really well drawn in this chapter, from the way he manages Maedhros and Maglor to his conversation with Brethil when he first wakes up. I enjoyed Brethil's POV, having to see both sides of Gil-galad--one he approves of and one he simply cannot given his experiences. Very true to life. Well done. Author Reply: I like Gil-galad a lot. The poor guy did have such a burden since the day he was born! And he has to do what is right, even if it will make him lose the children´s respect. And Brethil has to learn that things are not as easy as balck and white... even when they hurt. And the kinslayers forsake a last chance at redemption...with their best intentions, I guess.

Tink	Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/9/2008
I have read this chapter four times now, and have been sitting in front of my computer trying to compose some sort of constructive review. All I can say is that this story is breathtaking! Your version of the action is fast and furious, as it should be, and your take on these characters is right on target. I'm quite familiar with Tolkien's version, so I know where all the main characters end up, but you are still able to put some surprises in here. Please take that as a compliment! My favorite quote is "There must be darkness so the light can shine, your star-lightness...", ah yes how true. Author Reply: Thank you very much for your ecouraging review, Tink. It is difficult to introduce intrigue when, as you say, we know what happens to the main characters and also the most important, relevant parts of their lives! I am so glad that this worked for you.

Redheredh	Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/6/2008
OK OK, it was just fine that you faked us out with Gil-galad, but did you have to do it with Gildor too? ;) Ah but, poor Glirdan... Well, it had to be someone. :( Brethil's reactions were just wonderful to read. I liked him and Gil-galad in this chapter very much. You gave some nice depth to Maedhros, and Maglor for all his short appearance. Meadhros may seem foolish in regards to Ereinion. Obviously, he has even more unspoken reasons for not wanting this young king to come with him, beyond the fact that there are a number of issues between them. "...no longer children..." Oh yes. Quite a number. I really like Gil-galad challenging him to "start now." "...mistreat you in turn..." lol! So, this balrog is the one that ends up beneath Khazad-Dum? ;D Author Reply: So, this balrog is the one that ends up beneath Khazad-Dum? ;D I think so. At least this is where the story began.. :-) I'm glad that you liked Gil-galad here. Seeing him through Brethil's eyes was a nice exercise, because the boy could not, would not, understand everything nor agree with what was happening, so it was quite itnersting to me to try and reasoning as he would. Maedhros may seem foolish in regards to Ereinion I had not thought of that, but sounds quite possible to me. I thought that at this point Maedhros would be completely out of control, only obsessed with the Silmarils and seeing Fingon in Ereinion,not having the ability of thinking what was best for his friend's son, only what he would want at that point... while MAglor was more controlled or aware that they were reaching a point of no return and yet unwilling to redress the situation. ALthough it can be read that by taunting him, Maedhros was actually trying to set Giul-galad on the opposite course, who knows hwat was on his mind at that point! Thabnk you very much again. One more to go! :-)

Agape4Gondor	Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/6/2008
WOW - your Maglor and Maedhros are - - intense! Well written! Author Reply: LOL. YEs, they were at a critical point in their "careers". Less than intense woudl not be credible, would it? Thank you for your comments, Agape.

daw the minstrel	Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 10/5/2008
Gil-galad is admirable here--brave, controlled, forgiving. I like seeing this scene through Brethil's eyes because you can see how he expects certain things and is shocked and disappointed even when they don't come, and yet he learns, mostly because he admires Gil-galad, and rightly so. Author Reply: THank-you, daw. I'm glad you liked Brethil's pov. The poor boy is caught in a moral dilemma and a painful situation for him.

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