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Fiondil's Tapestry by Fiondil	6 Review(s)
Kaylee	Reviewed Chapter: 47 on 2/8/2009
Ah, and here we see the other side, as it were, to the last bit of "The Last Messenger". Glad that Cirdan had the warning! At the very least, I'm sure Gil-galad appreciated the warning that he was to have visitors. Wry look And so Lord Ulmo has been busy, has he? I wonder why. shakes head No, I know. sighs8 Alas for the descendants of Elros, that so many were driven into the darkness. But at least a few remain, and with them comes Hope. ~Kaylee! Author Reply:* That is true, Kaylee. While most of the Númenóreans were driven into darkness, a few remained faithful and with them comes Hope in more than one sense of the word.

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/17/2009
Glad Círdan had these nightmares and went to talk to Lord Ulmo. So at least they were forewarned and could secure their coast as much as possible and take care that people stayed away until after the storm, so that no innocents got hurt or killed. Though for these elves who fought in the War of Wrath side by side with the Edain and held them in high esteem it must have been quite a shock to learn what Ar-Pharazon did and that Númenor was destroyed and Valinor removed from Arda. Not to mention Elrond ... I don't envy Círdan to have to tell him about that, even if there have been the Faithful who escaped. Author Reply: I'm sure the news of what happened to Númenor and why would have been devastating to the Elves who fought side-by-side with the ancestors of these Men. At least they will have the comfort of knowning that not all the Men of Númenor proved faithless to the Valar and that will have to do. I suspect that Círdan and Gil-galad together went to Elrond with the news. He would need the support of both in his grief over the fate of his brother's people.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/16/2009
A terrible way in which to learn of this loss to the world known by the Children of Iluvatar. Author Reply: Indeed, but, of course, there's no help for it. At least Círdan and Gil-galad were forewarned, so it won't be as much a shock when Elendil and his ships show up.

Sitara	Reviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/16/2009
It seems to be a sort of gap-filler or, rather, a mini-sequel for "The Last Messenger". "smiles" The aftermath or one of the consequences of the attack against Aman viewed by an Elf residing currently in Middle-Earth. And not an ordinary Elf but Cirdan, the one who would be responsible for the safe departure of the remaining Elves for the White Shores. Methinks that he would have to deal in some manner with the issue of finding the Straight Path, not only with the matters concerning the ships and the voyage itself. "sigh" Tables are completely turned now, aren't they? I believe Men might have blamed the Elves for the destruction caused upon Middle Earth by their wars with Morgoth's minions during the First Age, but now the deeds of Men are affecting the Firstborn' lives, not to mention giving more than a headache to the Valar. Well, after that experience, they could have a second thought or two about some rebel Firstborn. "grin". After all, they only took off happily and hastily (some more than others) from Aman, and it never ocurred them to conquer it for themselves. (It didn't, right? "sheepish grin") A fine job this time too, Fiondil. Poor Osse..Seemingly his past deeds would still haunt him for a long time. "smile" P.S. Thank so very much for the answer and hope you gave us regarding "The Wars of the Valar". If you don't mind, I'd ellaborate it later, rewieving the remaining chapters of that amazing story. Author Reply: I suppose this could be considered a gap-filler or sequel to "The Last Messenger" showing the aftermath of what happened at the end from the POV of those in Middle-earth. I never really thought of it in that light. Thanks for pointing it out to me, Sitara. I'm sure that Ulmo showed Círdan how to find the Straight Path so he could explain it to all the other elves, or perhaps, it would prove an instinctive need on the part of any elf wishing to sail West to be able to find the Straight Path on their own. Who knows? Only that the elves could travel the Straight Path if they sought the West. Ossë deserves hihs reputation. He never fully gave up his wildness so he is somewhat untrustworthy. I can't understand why in some fanfics he is said to be Ulmo's chief Maia. That makes no sense. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for reviewng. I really appreciate it.

6336	Reviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/16/2009
Other than the arrival of the Faithfull you never think of how the fall of Numenor would have affected M.E. It would have caused a major Tsunami. Hopefully somebody in what is to be Gondor has the same premonitions! I hate to think what would have happened to the low lying areas at the mouth of the Anduin. More please, Lynda Author Reply: It's possible that the Anduin would be unaffected because of the thrust of the coastline west of Dol Amroth blocking the path of the storm. Hopefully, assuming that that area was actually inhabited, Ulmo sent Ossë and Uinen to warn anyone living along the coast.

ellie	Reviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/16/2009
WOW! I like Cirdan's relationship with Ulmo and the way he blames Osse for storms. Cirdan does look after Erenion very well and erenion knows Cirdan well enough to not doubt what he says. I like the loyalty of Cirdan's people to him where they obey without question. A very enjoyable if darkly portending tale! Author Reply: Thanks, Ellie. I'm glad you liked this one in spite the darkly portending nature of the tale. I know a number of readers enjoy reading about Círdan and think he doesn't get enough 'air-time' in fanfiction, so I was happy enough when this tale came along.

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