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Fiondil's Tapestry by Fiondil	9 Review(s)
Kaylee Arafinwiel	Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 6/24/2009
Here I am! Re-reading this tale because of the other chapter. I liked it just as much this time around; it gave me shivers! There's just one thought I had that made me burst out laughing... “Come,” he demanded. “Whom do ye serve, Light or Mirk? Who is the maker of mightiest work? Who is the king of earthly kings, the greatest giver of gold and rings? Who is the master of the wide earth?” He stood now, his stance one of great imperiousness as a dark veil seemed to cover him, making him even more menacing than before. “Repeat your vows, Orcs of Bauglir!: Death to light, to law, to love! Cursed be moon and stars above! May darkness everlasting old that waits outside in surges cold drown Manwë, Varda, and the sun! May all in hatred be begun, and all in evil ended be, in the moaning of the endless Sea!” A pause to take that in, and then... Kaylee's brain: He doesn't have much of an ear for poetry, does he? He shouldn't quit his day job...well, actually, he should, but he didn't... hysterical laughter Now I can tell I should really eat something and wake up, lol. Masterfully done as always! Tye-melin, Kaylee! Author Reply: Hi, Kaylee. Well, you have to blame Tolkien for Sauron's lack of poetic sense. grin I didn't make it up, promise. Glad you enjoyed re-reading this story. Thanks for letting me know. Tye-melin, yeldë indonyo.

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/23/2008
That must have been quite a battle! To watch Finrod battling with Sauron makes me even more appreciative of Glorfindel who was able to keep up with this mighty elf at the Tournament. They’re both great – not only as warriors, but in personality and courage and so many other things, no matter how foolish (or whiny eg) they are behaving on occasion. Anyway, I was glad Námo was with Finrod when the memories of this terrible time came back; it must have been such a comfort to be assured in this way that something good came from this, too. Author Reply: This has always been one of my favorite scenes in the Silmarillion for all it's brevity so I was happy to have a chance to expand on it. Both Finrod and Glorfindel are indeed great, and not only as warriors. I always suspected that there was more to Glorfindel than met the eye from what little we see of him in LOTR. The same is true for Finrod. As terrible as the experience was, something good did indeed come out of it and because of it Arda would never be the same again.

Raksha The Demon	Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/23/2008
Ooh, this is wonderful stuff! I always adored Finrod; he is my second-favorite Elf in Tolkien's works; and his confrontation with Sauron is an epic struggle that I wish Tolkien had written more of. What Tolkien did write, the battle of songs and enchantment, was great; and so is this elaboration. And I love it that Finrod's companions, even when revealed to Sauron and about to be imprisoned, strove to protect Beren as best they could by hiding his true identity from Sauron. I wonder if Finrod ever was able to meet Dior in Mandos, or Elwing; who carried to Earendil the Silmaril that, in part, Finrod's courage enabled Beren to stay alive long enough to retake with Luthien's help... Author Reply: Hi Raksha. I'm pleased that you enjoyed this tale. I always wished Tolkien had written more about this confrontation as well, which is why I decided to do this fic. Even if Finrod did meet Dior in Mandos he would not have known who he was, at least in my Valar-verse, where the Dead leave behind all memory of their previous lives. Dior, of course, was born after Finrod's death. Elwing never died so she would never be found in Mandos. Perhaps once Dior was released from Mandos he and Finrod met and I'm sure at one point Finrod also met Elwing. But that, as they say, is another story. grin Thanks for reviewing. I really appreciate it.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/21/2008
Ah, I am reminded of Theoden's statement, that should they face defeat at least it would be a fight worthy of a song; so it was with Finrod and his folk as they sought to aid Beren. I grieve for them so; but he has his triumph in it as well, and is the greater for having been through what he experienced. Beautifully done, Fiondil. Author Reply: Thanks, Larner. I appreciate your review. The tale of Finrod dying to save Beren has always been one of my favorites, especially since I resented Tolkien killing him off. lol But we at least know that he is alive and well and living in Aman now, and can be content with that.

Independence1776	Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/21/2008
From the moment I read your summary, I knew what this fic was going to be about. And it exceeded my expectations. How the orc dragged Finrod away by his hair made me shudder. "In the end, it matters not that you lost, it only matters that you lost well, that you strove against evil and did not succumb to it.” Exactly. ~ Indy Author Reply: Thanks, Indy. I'm glad you enjoyed this fic so much. The moment I saw the prompt I knew what I wanted to write about, though admittedly, I never saw the scene with Námo until I got to that point in the story. But it was important I think for Námo to put it all in perspective, not only for Finrod, but for us as well.

	Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/21/2008
The bit at the end in which Namo comforts Finrod was rather good. I'd like to see more of that, I'd sort of like to get more into Finrod's head about the guilt he'd have been feeling. The lead-in, though, that was basically just a rewrite of material from the Silmarillion. Author Reply: Well I'm sorry you don't like the re-write as you call it (I don't). Actually much of it is adapted from the "Lay of Leithian" as I mention in my author's note rather than from the Silmarillion itself which doesn't offer as much detail. I am assuming that you also left the anonymous review for the last posted chapter of "Wars of the Valar" in which you also disparaged my incorporating the text from the Silmarillion, even though it is integral to the plot. I find it odd that you even bother to leave any review, especially anonymous ones, since you obviously dislike such incorporations.

6336	Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/21/2008
Sometimes to loose well is as good as winning,in a way Finrod did win, Beren did survive to retreve the Silmarill and marry Luthien after all, which is what it was all about anyway! I do enjoy how you flesh out these little snippits of Tolkien! More please, Lynda Author Reply: Thanks Lynda. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. It's one of the most dramatic scenes in all of the Silm and one of my favorites so I was more than happy to flesh it out, especially the actual duel.

Calenlass Greenleaf	Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/21/2008
sighs happily You've taken my one of my favorite scenes in the Silm. and turned it into something spectacular. Very spectacular. ~Cal Author Reply: Thanks Cal. When I saw the prompt I knew just what I wanted to write about, especially the actual duel between Sauron and Finrod, which is one of the most dramatic scenes in the Silmarillion as far as I'm concerned.

Beruthiels Cat	Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/21/2008
I have to wonder if this Finrod's throne Sauron has fouled, or something he brought in for himself. I know it might be a stretch...but it would be nice to think Finrod's Song would release the prisoners' fëar to go into the West.I don't think you've ever had Namo actually sing before...powerful! This whole thing is just spectacular...more being said under the surface than appears.I will be awhile assimilating this one,it's that powerful. (no pun intended!) Considering what Namo says to Finrod at the end, it makes me think Finrod does collapse, but his song releases a few prisoners first to go to the West. They've lived beyond endurance...the ones who are left are the ones who are strong enough yet NOT to betray Finrod, where the others might not have been; so a twofold purpose is served. Namo's hand is very much in evidence here; there's more going on here than meets the eye. Namo himself reinforcing the power of Finrod's song long enough to call the weakest ones home; the timing of Finrod's collapse...he didn't fall until this had happened. A bit incoherent, I know, (apologies!) but I'm seeing more of your notorious layering here... Author Reply: I have no idea if this is Finrod's throne or not, but if it is then the sight of it must have been even more horrific for Finrod than it was. We discussed much of this together when I first wrote this and while I was not thinking along these lines, your idea about the effect of Finrod's Song not only on his companions in strengthening their resolve not to betray him but also in helping the prisoners already there to either be released to Mandos or to be strengthened as well so when Minas Tirith was finally laid low by Lúthien they would still be alive to escape to Nargothrond as messengers, letting Orodreth know what had befallen his kinsman. I think you are correct that Námo's hand can be seen in all this as well. Thanks for a very insightful review, Cat. I very much appreciate it.

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