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| Fiondil's Tapestry by Fiondil | 12 Review(s) |
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| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 2/19/2010 |
| Rereading this and just wondered why no one twigged to it being Midsummers when he takes off. Since most people would know his story and the manner and time of his death. (Just thought of it myself:<)!) Off to visit the Orclings on Monday, be back next week. Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: Perhaps it just never really occurred to them, especially those who were not originally from Gondolin. People can be pretty dense when they want to be and I don't think elves are excluded from that particular failing. We certainly have plenty of examples of the Firstborn being stupid or deluded, don't we? *grin* Enjoy your visit. Thanks for reviewing. | |
| GoldenFlower | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/16/2009 |
| Oh. Wow. Last story of the series. I'll miss it. No matter what character(s) you are writing about, it's always wonderfully written. This last one is one of the best of the series, I think. That could just be my Glorfindel-worship-ness talking though. Hee. A horse named Tuor. I can see that. I can also see it being slightly stubborn and, you know, tough as nails 'n all. Reading this sent me of on a bit of a mental tangent about what breed of horses the would have ridden- They would need to be fairly heavy-type horses, to be able to hold the weight of all that armor-and-various-sharp-pointy-objects, but one would assume they would need to have some speed. The only breed that really came to mind was the Andalusian- strong, fast, easy to train, purdy( because an elf obviously couldnt ride some yucky, roman-nosed-and-hollow-backed thing. It would completely ruin the image, and we couldn't have that.), etc. Yup. Great minds ponder the great imponderable. My mind ponders this. *grin* Anywho, I really look forward to reading Tales from Vairë’s Loom- will it be done in the same manner as this story, with the prompts and the random characters, or will it focus more on a single character? ~GF Author Reply: Hi GoldenFlower. The new series will be much like this one except that the prompts will come from different sources rather than just the one source as was the case for the Tapestry series, so the stories will range from one Age to another, and from one character to another, depending on what the Muse comes up with. Anyway, thanks for letting me know how much you enjoy my writing. I really appreciate it. And I'm glad you think this story is the best of the series. | |
| rick | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/16/2009 |
| I have really enjoyed this entire series. I look forward to the new Tales. This chapter was particularly fun; I do like Glorfindel! And Erestor is probably quite correct that Elrond would enjoy stories of his father & grandparents. Keep up the good work! Author Reply: Hi, Rick. I really appreciate you letting me know how much you enjoyed this series and this story in particular. Thanks for letting me know. | |
| Aiwen | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/15/2009 |
| That was a good story to end on. I must remember to look for your new series. Author Reply: Thanks, Aiwen. I should begin posting the new series the first week of June, so keep your eyes open for it. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/15/2009 |
| It's not that easy to spy on a Maiar-trained Elven warrior, isn't it? *grin* Erestor wasn't evil, of course, but I knew from the beginning that Glorfindel would sense him. By now he must be quite good in discerning presences. "If you ordered me to return, then I would," Erestor answered truthfully, then his expression became sly. "Although, I might die of curiosity before I got there." *lol* Thought as much! Of course it was quite embarassing for Erestor to be caught, but all in all, I was glad he followed Glorfindel, as I had my suspicions about the reason for his yearly vanishing. It might have been an intrusion in Glorfindel's privacy to follow him in this manner, yes, but I think it was good for Glorfindel not to be alone. I felt much better for him when Erestor held him while he cried, and I think it was important for him to not only mourn his loss, but to remember Gondolin and to talk about it, about the good and the bad times both. That was probably more healing than mourning alone. Gondolin was so much more than its untimely end, after all. And though I like the idea of Erestor accompanying him next year again, I think Erestor is right - Glorfindel should take Elrond (or both). He would appreciate it very much to talk to someone who knew his grandparents and great-grandfather, and as you said some time ago Glorfindel did meet Eärendil, I hope it was before he left for Middle-earth. So he could tell Elrond so much about his family. And I can see these three becoming close friends after this shared experience. Author Reply: Yes, Erestor is unaware (as are all the Elves of Lindon) of Glorfindel's Maiar-trained abilities. And this year there was more healing than mourning because of Erestor, and if Elrond is invited next year, I suspect the healing may well be complete. Gondolin is indeed more than just its untimely end. Glad you liked this one, Kitty. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I really appreciate it. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/15/2009 |
| A lovely finish to your _Tapestry_ series. But I am very happy that it won't mean the end of these ficlets! Hmmm - _Tales from Vairë's Loom_ has a nice ring to it. And perhaps you might even get a peek at Vairë's private gallery! (I truly hope so!!) :-) Yes, Midsummer must be a truly significant day in Glorfindel’s life. It marks the death of his home, most of his friends, of his king – and of himself. And for an Elf, _death_ would be unnatural – which would only serve to strengthen his reactions. I find it a bit odd that nobody seems to make a connection between Gondolin’s fall and Glorfindel’s annual solo trip to the wild. The details would hardly be secret – it would have been one of the more significant events of the First Age after all. Or perhaps there are those who guess that there is a connection, but are too polite – and too sensible - to badger him about it. Or there may be something about death being unnatural to Elves that might encourage them to not think about it. And from Erestor’s attitudes, I suppose there might be something to this. I suppose that Erestor would think he was well hidden. And he _would_ have been hidden from any other elf. But then he would not have known about the schooling Glorfindel has been through. You show Erestor’s mortification very well. Here he has gone and intruded on his hero’s deeply private pilgrimage – and gotten caught at it!! And it wouldn’t have improvet things at all that Glorfindel calls him “elfling”. Glorfindel chooses not to describe the fight with the Balrog and his own death. Well, he has _done_ so already, as a very “young” Reborn. It wouldn’t be something he would care to dwell about, nor talk about with other Elves, I think. And that time with Alassiel – he was newly reborn, and she _did_ provoke him! "Yet you live, so what is there to mourn?" That is the heart of the story in one short sentence. And Erestor gets him to talk about Gondolin, but as it was before _that_ midsummer – which is a better way to remember it than dwelling on its fall. And better for Glorfindel, as well. :-) BTW – I have a lovely little theory for how Glorfindel got to be such a kick@$$ fighter that he actually took on a Balrog in a fight and didn’t lose (arguably he won, since _did_ achieve his objective). It has to do with motivation - his parents that provided him with it!! *lowers voice and looks around furtively* Just think about it – naming their son _Goldilocks_!! Author Reply: I think you might be right, Sunny, about the Elves being reluctant to make certain connections because it would force them to acknowledge something unnatural to them: dying. Best to just pretend we don't care. Erestor is just young enough to let his curiosity get the better of him, but of course he has no idea what training Glorfindel has had in Aman so he's somewhat mortified to be found out. *grin* Glorfindel, of course, is much much older than he was when he and Alassiel met, so he's not as quick to give out details about his death as he was before. *grin* And of course, Erestor's words 'Yet you live, so what is there to mourn?' are indeed the heart of the story. I rather like your theory.... it reminds me of the Johnny Cash song 'A Boy Named Sue'. *lol* Thanks for your review, Sunny. I really appreciate it. I'm glad you liked this story and are looking forward to the new series. We'll have to see what Vaire says about her private collection; Namo might object. *grin* | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/15/2009 |
| A fitting memorial to the lost city, and to his lost life as well. For all he has it returned, yet there was much time lost, much of his continuity disturbed. Nicely done, Fiondil. Author Reply: Yes, much of his life was interrupted and now he has to start all over again and try to pick up the pieces. Glad you liked this, Larner. Thanks for your review. | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/15/2009 |
| Fiondil, that was so beautiful it was painful.(sniff) Hugs The Imp Author Reply: Thanks, Imp. Glad you liked it and thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/15/2009 |
| A fitting end for your Tapestry series. I think, finally, Glorfindel has recoverd from his death, a trouble shared is a trouble halved! Looking forward to your Loom series. Lynda Author Reply: Thanks, Lynda. Yes, I think he's finally recovered from his death. Nezt Mid-summer I think he will celebrate his life instead. | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 64 on 5/15/2009 |
| I will miss your Tapestry stories, but I'm glad that you will have another series. This is a wonderful friendship story. There is nothing like a friend or family comfort when you are down. Sometimes to have some one to listen to you it is enough to easy your sorrows. Love Glorfindel and Erestor together, and Erestor is right, remember the good things and celebrate live, it is sad that they are immortal, because I could tell him an advise that we have in my homeland, "fight for your life, because your death is for sure" Well it is a bad translation. Thank you, Fantasia Author Reply: Hi, Fantasia. I'm glad you liked this friendship story. I like your motto and the translation isn't all that bad; it says exactly what it means to say. Thanks for reading and reviewing and letting me know how much you've enjoyed my stories. I really appreciate it. | |