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| Fiondil's Tapestry by Fiondil | 9 Review(s) |
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| Aiwen | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/12/2009 |
| Golly, Namo has a lot of hats. I've always wondered what happened to Idril and Tuor. Author Reply: He has indeed and we've all wondered what happened to Idril and Tuor, hence this little story. | |
| Thalanee | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/11/2009 |
| That was a beatiful story! I think you were right to leave the ending ambiguous: it´s part of the charm of Tolkien´s world that there are things we can only wonder about, but never truly know. Just like our own world with its mysteries and pitfalls- and its wonders ;-) Greetings, Thalanee Author Reply: Thanks, Thalanee. In life there are always ambiguities, and so I decided to leave the ending open enough so others can decide for themselves just what happened to Idril and Tuor. It might even inspire others to write their own version of this tale. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/9/2009 |
| Lovely, Fiondil! It is moving to see how much these two love each other, enough to brave the Valar in their attempt to reach Valinor. And Tuor's trust in the Valar is remarkable. Admittedly, I had hoped for a happy end for them; it's a pity the Professor left the end so open. Wouldn't it be nice if they stayed for a while there on the island and then were allowed to Valinor, and able to see their son again? I know, I'm hopeless ... Author Reply: Thanks, Kitty. I'm glad you found this so moving. And I think your 'ending' is rather nice. I'm hopeless that way myself and like Námo, I'm a sucker for happy endings. *grin* | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/8/2009 |
| In faith they must sail, accepting what will come. Yes, intriguing. Author Reply: Thank you, Larner. I'm glad you liked this. In the end, of course, we all sail in faith. | |
| Midnight Promise | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/8/2009 |
| Hello again, *blinks* Leave it up to the reader? Crap. . . >_<;; I have to admit I would prefer another little shot on this. :3 For some reason I can never take ambiguous endings well. -_-; You portrayed the relationship between those two wonderfully; I enjoyed it! I just got back from taking a grueling test and it was a nice relaxing moment when I got to read this. :-) Hope another inspiration hits soon! ; 3 Author Reply: Ah... but life itself is full of ambiguities. *grin* While I like unambiguous endings myself, my Muse decided the ending of this story should be left open. Perhaps this will inspire others to write a continuation. It would be interesting to see how other writers handle this material once Tuor and Idril reach the island and meet Námo, wouldn't it? *grin* At any rate, I hope you did well on your exam and I'm glad you had this little tale to come home to and relax with. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Midnight. I appreciate it. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/8/2009 |
| So it is Tuor and Idril this week. About their fate, it says in the Silmarillion: “But in after days it was sung that Tuor alone of mortal Men was numbered among the elder race, and was joined with the Noldor, whom he loved; and his fate is sundered from the fate of Men.” It might be so – and there is something to be said for this – but then again, it might have been a mere rumour. Or bardic inventiveness. As you said, Tolkien was not definitive about this. This is lovely: "Then I will let thee hope for the both of us, but whate’er our fate, I would that we share it together. I would not be parted from thee, hervenn nîn." I am fairly certain that whatever happened, Tuor and Idril did share the same fate. But then, I tend to be a sucker for happy endings. I suppose that if the two of them decide to ambush your Muse and tell him, _this_ is how we want the story of our fate to be told, you will pick whatever it is they told him. ;-) Author Reply: Well, the wording in the Silmarilion is a bit vague, which is why I left the story where I do. As you point out, this could be a mere rumour or bardic inventiveness, since, according to Tolkien, the Silmarillion is actually a collection of Mannish tales passed down through the Elves and one has to wonder who told whom about Tuor and Idril's fate if what the Silmarillion says is true. Anyway, I'm a sucker for happy endings too, so I think they shared the same fate and are content with it, whatever that fate might be. As for them ambushing my Muse.... well, I suppose it could happen but I rather like leaving a little mystery behind and let each reader decide for him- or herself what happened next. Perhaps this will inspire someone else's Muse to tell the rest of the story. *grin* Thanks for reviewing, Sunny. I really appreciate it. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/8/2009 |
| Oh, what a lovely, hopefull little tale this is. Other than that Tuor was to be at the Dagor Dagoreth no other mention is made of his and Idril's fate. One wonders what did happen to them. I needed this, after a bad case of scamware and five days in the shop I am now having problems reinstalling my printer, I think I need to go back to the Geeks and have them do some more work.Sigh! More please, Lynda Author Reply: Hi Lynda. I'm glad you enjoyed this and I hope your computer woes are cleared up soon. Thanks for your review. I appreciate it. | |
| Sitara | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/8/2009 |
| I truly don’t want to be a prig, but Idril and Tuor’s story has never been something to move my heart in a special way. Certainly, there is a special tragic beauty about it and Idril’s tale always seemed to me as being very sad, Yet I was never able to see just that: an elleth and a Man who faced the world in order to be and remain together. In my mind, their story has always brought to the surface some very inconfortable issues, concerning selfishness and, especially, justice. According to Tolkien, the ministrels’ songs are speaking about the fact that Tuor was forever parted from the fate of Men. Not only that’s making me think about Aragorn, but also about Ar-Pharazon and all those events during the Second Age, which had been leading to the fall of Numenor. I’ve never been able to see just a love story, neither with this one, nor with the other two. “grin” However…today, the tenderness and delicacy of the exchange between these two made me forget about my reasons ( true, for a short time only “grin”). Quite impressive, I must say, I'm not one to be easily swayed from a course of thinking. The trust in the Valar’s love displayed by Tuor is a good thing, but I really cannot blame Idril for not sharing it: she was actually there, and Tuor was not. But she wants to be forever with her husband and for that, even the Valar's wrath is worth facing. Again, a truly impressive moment, Fiondil. So beautifully sad and sweet. Author Reply: I think part of the problem with Idril and Tuor for some people is that we simply don't know what their ultimate fates were. Was Tuor actually counted among the Eldar as a sort of replacement for Lúthien? The idea is certainly hinted at by Tolkien, but nothing definitive is ever said either way. That kind of uncertainty doesn't always sit well with some people, especially those uncomfortable with ambiguities. At any rate, Sitara, I'm glad that (for a little while at least *grin*), you found this short fic impressive. Thanks for letting me know. I greatly appreciate it. | |
| utfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/8/2009 |
| This is lovely! Thanks Author Reply: You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it. | |