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In Darkness Bound by Fiondil	8 Review(s)
Tari	Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 5/13/2011
Do I sense a romance in the making? (giggles) It would certainly lighten the doom and gloom that covers all. Olwe is wise to stand against Feanaro, but, what will happen when he and he misguided band passes by remains to be seen. Author Reply: Hi Tari. Yup, you do, although if you recall from Elf, Interrupted: Book Two, that romance in long in the making. The events of the Darkening will make it impossible for them to pursue their romance until very much later, though they eventually do marry. As for what happens when Fëanáro comes to Alqualondë.... well we all know how that turned out, don't we? sigh Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/11/2011
At least Olwe is somewhat warned, although who in the whole of Aman could truly foresee what will happen--beyond perhaps Namo.... Author Reply: "Somewhat" being the operative word here, Larner. Unfortunately not warned enough and even if he'd been so warned it's unlikely he would have realized the danger. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it.

Sitara	Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/11/2011
Such…squeamishness, Olwë. From my point of view, there was only one thing truly vile about that oath and it was solely between Fëanáro and Eru Ilúvatar. No one else was concerned, including the Valar, which may lead to some interesting conclusions, given their subsequent behavior. “grin” We’ll see about that. As for the rest…nothing too unusual and certainly nothing that wouldn’t be done later by other people, I reckon. “grin” Frankly, the Teleri and Olwë’s behavior seems to me typical for people living in their little world, not knowing and not wanting to know anything about the outside world. As long as they didn’t lose anything (the Teleri grounds weren’t exactly bathed in the Light of the Trees and no Teler was killed), they couldn’t care less about other’s people pain or desire for vengeance. That’s no naivety neither innocence, at least for Olwë, who lived in Middle-earth for a good part of his life. He ought to know what death is (I don’t believe their journey to Aman was a holiday either), what means to be hunted and to lose your dear ones to a fate worse than death. I wonder, no Teler knew what means to desire revenge against the one who took your loved ones and twisted them into Orcs? “shaking head” No innocence is where the Teleri are concerned, in my opinion, but the worst case of self-centeredness, for it can be only too easy disguised as innocence. And I won’t even start now a discussion about what will happen when the Teleri’s own work of the heart would be robbed. Then we can see exactly how much innocence is hiding within the Teleri’s hearts. In all earnestness, Fëanáro’s Oath doesn’t scare me as much as the Teleri’s attitude. Darkness revealed is nowhere near as scary as hidden Darkness, in my opinion. Anyway, I cannot say I was disappointed by your portrayal of Olwë. “grin” This is Olwë “these-are-to-us-as-are-the-gems-of-the-Noldor” Lindaran. Author Reply: Well, that's one way to look at it, Sitara, but in a culture where oaths are sacred (and unfortunately that is no longer the case in our own world for the most part), every part of the Oath would have left them feeling ill. As for Olwë... he is still clueless as to what is really going on even with Ingwion and Findaráto filling him in with the details. And we will see the result of that cluelessness soon enough. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I quite appreciate it.

Shemyaza	Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/8/2011
I think that Olwe's insistence on talking to Nolofinwe as well will be a rather fateful move, Feanor may well have not factored the ships of the Teleri as a serious means of crossing the sea to Endore although I'm sure it was considered. If Nolofinwe tells his half brother what has transpired by Findarato and Ingwion visitng Olwe, it's more than likely it would be like a red rag to a bull for Feanor. Even if he hadn't considered the ships as a primary way of moving his people, he certainly will after that...in fact it will be his next immediate target. Feanor is unbalanced enough to think that his oratorial abilities will move Olwe. I believe that he has reached the point where he feels he can move mountains with self righteous rage and revenge and I imagine that he wouldn't believe for one moment that Olwe would deny him. On his side, Olwe wouldn't for one minute even consider that Feanor will take the ships by force. Elves do not do that to each other, in his view anyway. Of course we all know that the situation is not as simple as that and Feanor has gone way beyond the generally accepted Elven way. Nice touch though introducing Olwen in that chapter. Author Reply: Hello Shemyaza. We'll see in the next chapter what happens when Findaráto and Ingwion return to Tirion and how it will works out. I think your analysis of Fëanáro is pretty good and to the point. Olwë is just naive enought to think Fëanáro will respect the integrity and sovereignity of the Teleri but we know that will not be the case and the Teleri will suffer grievously for it. As for Olwen, I thought readers would like to know how Ingwion and Olwen first happened to meet and what happened between them. I think it if hadn't been for what happened with the Rebellion and its aftermath, they would have plighted their troth much, much sooner. Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.

6336	Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/8/2011
Ah, young love, or the beginnings of it, alas it will be many centuries before it comes to fruition! Ingwion and Finderato had better do a little hunting as well as dirtying up or people will be really suspicious of their 'hunting trip'! Well now we know Olwe's thoughts on the matter, a pity he did not plan on doing more than denying Feanaro the ships, he and Ingwe are still very naive. I found it interesting that Olwe wanted Finderato to only talk to his uncle Nolofinwe and his father and not Feanaro, while he acknowledges that Feanaro in Noldoran he does not acknowledge his rule over the Noldor, seeing Nolofinwe in that position. Interesting chapter. Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: Hi Lynda. Well, we'll see how these two ellyn fare and what happens to them when they return to Tirion in the next chapter. And you are right that Olwë (and many of the other Elves) is naive, which is what gets them all in trouble. They haven't yet learned that it's no longer SOP where Fëanáro is concerned. Glad you found this an interesting chapter. Thanks for letting me know and thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.

Sunny	Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/8/2011
Yes, Olwë, Fëanáro is quite insane, and when you refuse him your ships, he is only going to get worse. And then he will introduce the concept of "murder" and "killing" to the Elves. I wonder if Nolofinwë is going to spill the beans about where Findaráto and Ingwion really were? Findaráto and Ingwion may do as Olwë requests and only tell him, but Nolofinwë did not want to be regent and gave up the regency happily, so it would not surprise me if he tells is brother about Olwë's opinions, since as far as he is concerned, Fëanáro is the King of the Noldor. If he does, it is only going to stoke the fires of Fëanáro's madness, and possibly even make him _plan_ for stealing the Teleri's ship, and later the abandonment of those who don't follow him and his sons. Author Reply: Hi Sunny. We will see what happens when Findaráto and Ingwion return to Tirion. There are some unexpected developments that will not please a lot of people, especially these two ellyn. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.

Erulisse (one L)	Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/8/2011
"I have this feeling that Tirion is going to be an unhealthy place for any who are not Noldor." That is a sad but probably very accurate statement of the political climate of Tirion at this time. The fact that tempers and ideologies are getting heated enough to cause actually danger to those who are not of a specific group - the People have come a long way from the original 144 along the lakeside at Cuivienen, and not necessarily in a good direction. The unity that existed is becomming fractured and factions are arising. It is frightening, and it will become horrific. - Erulisse (one L) Author Reply: Hi Erulisse. Yes, it is a frightening and sad statement of the situation in Tirion at this time and we know that there were many factions involved even among those who decided to leave Aman. And as they say, things will get worse before they get better. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I quite appreciate it.

Ellynn	Reviewed Chapter: 63 on 4/8/2011
I love the very end, it made me smile... but it can't not be a true happy smile, knowing what will happen soon. Thanks for another great chapter. Author Reply: Hi, Ellyn. I'm glad the end made you smile. Anyone who has read my "Elf, Interrupted" story will possibly remember that Ingwion and Olwen renewed their relationship during the Winter Solstice Council and will eventually marry. But yes, it is sad to know what will happen soon. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I really appreciate it.

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