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| The Findaráto Diaries by Fiondil | 12 Review(s) |
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| hawkeye | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/29/2014 |
| Interesting dynamic with the Lóriennildi and Míriel. It's hard to fathom a healer behaving the way Míriel did, but I know that it does happen. It's also sad for her too, because she's missing out on knowing a wonderful person (not that I'm biased :). I have to agree with Finrod on the art classes though. I mean, I love art, but classes are not my cup of tea either. Poor Finrod having to apologize, but I enjoyed seeing him try to act like a king a bit, even if unsuccessful. Malantur scared me too. I totally didn't see where that was headed, but really enjoyed the surprise. You have a wonderful way of writing. Thanks for sharing! Author Reply: Hi Hawkeye. The situation with the Lóriennildi does not get resolved until we get to "Elf, Interrupted", so you'll have to read that to see what Irmo does about the situation. A lot of the Reborn hate the art classes, but they are important as therapy. The whole situation with Malantur was pretty weird even as I was writing the scene, one that I'd "seen" in my imagination in a variety of scenarios and I decided I wanted to include it in this story. I'm glad you like my writing style. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it very much. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 8/1/2009 |
| Oh my! What a great chapter. Of course, I was ready the thwack Miriel side of the head - and I'm glad Finrod told her off. I wasn't particularly happy that he apologized - but he is better than I. I loved the Aule part - excellent. *deep sigh of contentment* Author Reply: Thanks, Agape. I am so glad you enjoyed this chapter. It is one of my favorites of thie story so far. | |
| njomo | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 8/1/2009 |
| Hi Fiondil, This is quite an adventure for Finrod. I knew something was up--how can that not be so when three of the Valar are plotting together! As soon as Námo suggested Irmo talk with Aulë and Yavanna, something interesting was bound to happen. It's understandable to me that Finrod was bewildered and a bit afraid at the last when he was working with Malantur. After all, in spite of his past, Finrod is still newly reborn. Also I think that Malantur is working with Finrod at the forge and you say that Finrod was "aware only of his own fear, the sense of being trapped with no escape rising with every hammer stroke" that that was most likely how he felt as a prisoner before he died, so it's no wonder as a reborn that he felt fearful in this situation. The scene with Míriel and Finrod had me chuckling. "[Finrod] glared at her, trying to remember how he must have been when he was a king." Knowing he was a king is one thing; acting like it is something else. For some reason, when Irmo said to Finrod"...you need to understand this: you think you know what is best for you at this time, but you do not. I’ve been at this far longer than you..." I had to laugh. And Finrod did have the wherewithal to recognize the truth of Irmo's words, even though he didn't really want to admit it. Thanks for this...quite an interesting chapter. Now to find out how Finrod fares at first with Eärnur--or whatever you have in store for us next! Joanne Author Reply: Hi Joanne. I think your analysis of Finrod´s state of mind in this scene is very apt. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And I am glad you found the chapter interesting. We will be meetng Earnur in the next chapter. | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/31/2009 |
| Aule had Findrod worried for a bit. But, if Findrod had thought about it, who else but a Vala could make a bellows move by itself. That must have been a funny sight to see. I wonder if any other Valar were watching. I think Muriel needs an attitude adjustment. Author Reply: I think Finrod was in a type of fugue state by then, but the scene does evoke some humor seeing the bellows move of itself, or maybe there was an unclad Maia hanging about to take over Finrod´s job. *grin* | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/31/2009 |
| Poor Finrod, he does seem to have a problem with managing women, look at his future Mother-in-law! I am glad Amarie seems to take more after her Atto than her Amme. Finrod did need to apologise to Mirel, but I do dislike it when people do not know when to stop! So he has found his way to the stables and Aule, so how come he is making horseshoes and not his Serig-e Higil? (sp?) While you have been having internet woes I have been having computer woes, my poor 6 year old Toshie' has finally gone to that great recycling bin in the sky and I now have a brand new HP with Vista, which so far seems to be O.K. Though it did try to tell me that one of your review replies was junk mail! I have told it, very firmly, that they are not, so your replys are safe! More please, Lynda Author Reply: Hi Lynda. We will see in a later chapter Finrod making the sigil e-hereg. He has to master making horseshoes first. I am glad that my replies are safe. I really annoys me when the server decides suddenly that something that has been showing up in my inbox suddenly ends up in junk mail. I have gotten in the habit of checkin junk mail before deleting just in case. | |
| Sitara | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/31/2009 |
| Well, what is this? The heir of the ruling High King of the Noldor skiving off classes? That wouldn’t do, from my point of view. Although I’ve to ask myself whether is more about my own envy for never being able to choose my classes in my own schooldays. And Art doesn’t sound half as bad to me. It could have been Dialectical Materialism, as I had to have, you know. “bursting out with laughter” As for Miriel…as one who found herself fighting for each of the sides, in a manner of speaking, I should be able to understand her, which I really do. Unfortunately, as in an old Arabian tale, I’ve to give right to everyone. Ugh. " You were not running away from something but running towards something. My fellow Valar and I understood that, even if you did not, and let you go …. Before, you had a goal: to carve out a kingdom for yourself and to explore new lands.” Huh…Veritas filia temporis est…Well, I suppose a bit of creative editing wouldn’t kill anyone, would it, Irmo? Very surprising for me Aule’s appearance, I admit. I’ve also to admit that I’m very interested to be privy to the future interaction between Aule and Finrod. Until then…was Aule’s dwelling nearby or did he borrow some of his fellow Vala’s facilities? Thank you for your overly patient answers to all my comments and don’t worry for any delay. Eagerly awaiting for the next installment, Sitara. Author Reply: Hi Sitara. Thank you for your comments. Dialectical Materialism, huh? I´m not sure I even know what that means. *lol* At any rate, we will see in the next chapter just what Aule did to get Finrod to his forge. | |
| Rhyselle | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/29/2009 |
| *sings* Under the spreading chestnut tree, the village smithy stands...*stops singing* I really enjoyed this chapter very much. I wanted to strangle Meriel. She reminds me of a nurse at Hershey Medical Center when my handicapped son was there for treatment. She was technically an excellent nurse but she just was the worst person I ever met for bad bedside manner! I admit that I suspected who the smith was going to end up being from the beginning of that scene when he calls for Finrod to come all the way in instead of lurking in the door, although I can't really explain why. I loved the description in this scene. I could feel the heat and the sweat and the exhaustion of doing heavy, but rewarding labor; and when Aule called Finrod to him and put the hammer in his hand, I just got goosebumps. :) This was an excellent installment on an excellent fic. Thanks so much for sharing these tales with us. It really brightens my day when I see the notice in my email box that a new one has been posted! Author Reply: And you know, when I wrote the chapter I did not remember that poem. *grin* My unconscious was working overtime, I think. I am so glad you enjoyed this chapter, Rhyselle, chills and all. Thanks for letting me know how much you are enjoying this story. I really appreciate it. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/29/2009 |
| I can sympathize with Finrod over Míriel’s behaviour. And her reaction to Finrod’s apology – however grudging it was – was just horrible. Hopefully Finrod will get along better with Eärnur. (Actually, that wouldn’t take much at all!). And I suppose work in the smithy was more interesting than whatever art-related activity the Loriennildi considered appropriate. Aulë’s “disguise" was nicely sneaky. ;-) Author Reply: We will see how Finrod and Earnur get along in the next few chapters. Their relationship will not be all roses, but we know that they become friends in the end. Glad you liked Aule´s sneaky disguise. *grin* | |
| Erulisse | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/29/2009 |
| Under a spreading chestnut tree The village smithy stands; I like it. Lord Aule has always been one of my favorite Valar, perhaps because I also am a maker. He doesn't get a lot of press in the current era, only in the times before when he taught Feanor and his ilk, leading to the creation of the Silmarils. I suppose this is your own way of beating swords into plows, and it is a good lesson for the times :-) Author Reply: Glad you liked this chapter, Erulisse. I always liked Aule, too, and always felt sorry for him, losing two Maiar to the dark side. And yes, this is a sort of beating swords into plowshares type lesson for Finrod. | |
| Kaylee Arafinwiel | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/28/2009 |
| Malantur, indeed! Instead he proves to be the Worldsmith...getting ideas from his Elder Brother, was he? (Yaravinyon, anyone? *snicker*) I have to say, I love Aule's disguise! It's quite clever! :) Actually, I just love Aule, he's a wonderful Vala. I feel quite sorry for him, having several of his followers go bad, not to mention undergoing his own temptation (not that Yavanna was much better as she immediately demanded protection for her olvar, but I'm getting *way* off topic...*ahem*) Anyway, Aule's followers included Sauron, Saruman and Feanor; let's hope this time he gets lucky with Feanor's nephew. *grin* I can't wait to see what plans Finda has to confound his new Master. (Funnily enough, I co-wrote an AU fic with my best friend recently; what if Thranduil died rather than Oropher...and I had Thrani, once released from Lorien, apprentice to his OC great-uncle, who was a potter. Caeven reminds me a lot of Malantur here. *grin*) Tye-melin Atar Fiondil! Kaylee Author Reply: Glad you liked this one, Kaylee. We will see how the relatonship between Aule and Finrod develops in later chapters. | |