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| Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil by Larner | 9 Review(s) |
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| Parmalokwen | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 1/6/2009 |
| Yes! This is the only reason to actively encourage Arwen to marry a mortal that makes any sense. I hadn't considered Galadriel's actions, (I'd forgotten about the fancy clothes bit,) but I have been thinking similar thoughts about Elrond for a while: that when he named kingship as the condition for marriage to Arwen, he wasn't demanding anything like a Silmaril at all. Quite the opposite-- he wanted Aragorn to succeed, and he was willing to be parted from his daughter to make sure that Aragorn was properly motivated. Conspiracy? Author Reply: Indeed a conspiracy might have developed between Galadriel and Elrond to encourage Aragorn to seek his destiny in order to know the one desire he ever truly held; and if Elrond knew that this would motivate his fosterling to reach for that greatness, even he could only have encouraged Aragorn to reach for it, to find his own Estel there. Am so glad this spoke to you. Thank you for the comments. | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/24/2008 |
| Well Galadriel gave Celeborn much to think about, I always thought it was neat that Galadriel gave a push to the couple. Author Reply: How did I miss this one? Gads! We know that the two in Middle Earth most given to foresight were Elrond Halfelven and Galadriel Artanis. That they each should see that only through his desire for Arwen should Aragorn be moved to reach for his destiny, I suspect they would have used even that. No matter what, Elrond would most likely lose his daughter, either in the destruction of Middle Earth under Sauron or in marriage to a mortal. I suspect he would prefer the latter, particularly knowing the one to hold his beloved child's heart was his equally beloved foster son. Thank you so very much for these comments, Grumpy! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/19/2008 |
| Celeborn's initial anger is only too understandable, but if Galadriel saw in her mirror what was at stake, then it's no wonder she accepted that match, even if it meant losing her granddaughter forever. Lovely, Larner! Author Reply: Oh, I do agree, Kitty--better to accept her love for a mortal and encourage her in it than the alternative, which would be to see all lost to Mordor! Thanks so for the comments! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/18/2008 |
| I am always intrigued by Galadriel and Celeborn's relationship. She is so powerful that he much be a very special person to cope with and balance her. He is wise enough to sense her hurt. And I love this meeting between Arwen and Aragorn - true to the high tradition of courtly love. Author Reply: Thank you, Harrowcat. I agree--there had to be a very special relationship there. I love how you describe the two of them and how he must cope with and balance her. It is said he was one of the wisest of Elves remaining within Middle Earth, after all. As for Aragorn and Arwen--yes, he needed his maiden fair in whose name he might conquer the world and prove his true worth! Thank you so! | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/17/2008 |
| :::applauding::: O well done! Very believable, indeed. Author Reply: Thank you so, Lindelea! I am honored! | |
| inzilbeth | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/17/2008 |
| Galadriel's motives are indeed complex and I think that's a valid point that Celeborn probably didn't appreciate her reasoning at first. Very beautifully done Author Reply: First, the thought that Galadriel found Aragorn the equal of an Elf lord must have been a shock, but a worse one when he realized the fate of Middle Earth might well rest in great part on the choice of Arwen and whether or not the Man had even the hope of winning her. That would be a very chilling thought, or so I would think. Thank you so, and I'm so glad you feel this way. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/17/2008 |
| I loved this,both uplifting and chilling.I have a soft spot for Galadriel and her wisdom. Author Reply: I'm glad you did like it, Linda. I, too, have a good deal of honor for Galadriel and Celeborn both. | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/16/2008 |
| Oh, nicely done. It must have been so difficult for the two of them to watch their granddaughter's love for Aragorn unfold right before their eyes. P.S. - I'm so behind on my reading and reviewing! I have a nice stack set aside for when I have some free time... maybe the Christmas holidays! ;) Author Reply: Oh, I'm so glad you like it, Radbooks! This is one that truly moved me even as I wrote it. For Galadriel to possibly realize that her granddaughter's love for Aragorn must be that he be motivated to do his utmost for the good of Middle Earth--and then for Celeborn to realize this is a needful thing and have it war against his instincts as her grandfather.... It must have been terrifying to him. I'm just glad you managed to read this one in a spare moment. | |
| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 38 on 11/16/2008 |
| Wow. Just. Wow. You certainly captured the grief of two powerful people watching something unfold that neither had much, if any, control over. So much said so clearly - such strong emotions, Larner. Again, WOW. linda Author Reply: Having been made aware how this is needed to motivate Aragorn to do what he can on his side to continue the war against Sauron, it must have torn Galadriel right in two even as she saw the necessity of accepting this mortal is the equal of the noblest of the Noldor and making that plain to her own granddaughter. Indeed the beginnings of the new age unfolding here. I think. Thank you so, Linda. I am honored. | |