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In Darkness Bound by Fiondil	9 Review(s)
Sitara	Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 8/12/2011
“impatient huff” Yes, maybe. I’ll concede you a point and admit that the Vanyar did all they could, or rather , all they were taught all their lives to believe and act upon. Without bearing any other resemblance with the story, of course, they remind me of Job’s three friends or should I say four, because Ingwion is still around. Utterly unable to understand that life isn’t always how they imagined it to be and equally desperate to preserve their own …happiness. Now that I’m here, I noticed a couple of things, which interest me greatly. Like “I care nothing for Fëanáro’s baubles!" Findaráto shouted (...) "Let him and his sons deal with Melkor if they wish." “clapping her hands” Finally the truth, plainly spoken. Why, but everyone was going there to mind his own business, not Fëanáro’s. Furthermore, most of them all but took Nolofinwë as their king, which was totally within their rights to do. Who should be then blamed for the Noldor’s flight? Perchance each of the ones who willingly took part in said flight? "You wouldn’t have had this desire but for Fëanáro." Really? How many times before had Findaráto or any other Noldo felt any desire awakened in them by Fëanáro’s words? What kind of foothold had Fëanáro’s words found within the Noldor’s souls? Was it perhaps that the Valar broke the very foundation of the society they tried to build in Aman since bringing the Eldar to live with them and thusly gave to Fëanáro’s words the ring of truth? Huh…it looks to me here that Findaráto is more like his sweet sister than I ever imagined. I think Tolkien does say something about this. Now it wasn’t only about meeting the Aftercomers and exploring new lands but also about carving a kingdom for himself! Not that he didn’t have the right to harbour such ambitions but… One word for Findekáno. The most noble and heroic of all the scions of Finwë’s House, his was the deed worthy to be praised in songs for all the ages to come. Author Reply: Hello, Sitara. In answer to your question about where Findaráto's desire to leave Aman comes from, that desire was sparked by Fëanáro's speech before the Valar at his trail (way back in chapter 1 and first voiced in chapter 3, I believe). Findaráto's restlessness is commented throughout the story. And I think Tolkien states somewhere in his writings that Findaráto and Artanis were close in spirit, closer than they were with their other siblings, so it's not surprising that he and she have similar goals. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

6336	Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 5/26/2011
Now I understand Lirulin's comment in EI2. Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: Hi Lynda. That must be her comment about how Intarion wanted to go to the War of Wrath, to complete the journey that they had started when they went after Findaráto to try and convince him to return to Aman. I'm sure there are many such Aha! moments for readers of my stories, especially when they re-read an earlier story in light of later ones and suddenly realize how connected they all are (or at least I try to connect them). Thanks for commenting.

Tari	Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 5/24/2011
Finda is so foolish and closed minded that he would rather go to his doom than accept a life filled with love. That is plain stupid in my eyes; but then, I'm not an elf (except in my heart). I really feel bad for Amarie. Author Reply: Yes, Finda is very foolish, Tari, but, of course, his destiny lies elsewhere, as we all know. And it works out eventually (at least in my universe), but you have to feel sorry for them both right now. They are both in a lot of emotional pain and I'm sure their story is being played out in other homes in Tirion as families have to decide to go or to stay. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.

Kaylee Arafinwiel	Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 4/24/2011
Well, now things have been getting even more complicated, Atto, lol! I can't wait to see what happens next (yes, yes, I know, I only have to wait until the morning). I suppose this has happened to many other ellith besides Amarie already. Poor girl, now I understand her attitude in EI much better (and I can see I'm not the only one) Hopefully tomorrow's chapter will be brighter, though considering the way the story is turning, I very much doubt it. I do know you won't let me be disappointed, though; that's one thing your writing's never done, let me down. I hope you had a joyous and blessed Easter, Atar Fiondil. Tye-melin! Kaylee Author Reply: Hi Kaylee. Yes, things are becoming more complicated and we see in this chapter a microcosm of what is no doubt occurring throughout Tirion as households are torn part by these events. I'm glad you understand Amarië better now. Certainly that was one goal of this chapter. But I'm afraid that the story only gets darker from here on out, though I promise you, if not a completely happy ending, then hopefully a satisfying one. And I'm glad to know that my writing never disappoints. That is very gratifying. Thanks for reading and reviewing and I hope you had a joyous and blessed Easter, as well. Tye-melin!

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 4/24/2011
But, in the end, no one other than he could accomplish what he did in the outer world. He did rightly at the time, at least. Alas for the sorrow he left behind, however, ere he returned via the Halls of Mandos. Author Reply: Very true, Larner. None other could have done what he did in the Outer World, but we see here in this chapter a microcosm of similiar scenes taking place throughout Tirion at this time as families are torn asunder by what is happening. And for many, as with Finrod and Amarië, reunions will only be by way of Mandos. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.

Erulisse (one L)	Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 4/23/2011
Oh, this is tragic. And this scene, in many aspects, has been repeated in rooms throughout Tirion. The Finweans are leaving and a tithe will stay, but many of that tithe will be female. The women will find their strength through this, and I suspect that Elvish society will never be the same after the Darkness. Finrod has always been a character of honor and I'm sure it broke his heart to go back on his word and dissolve the betrothal. It will be many long yeni before they will meet again, but they were made for each other and nobody else. It didn't matter whether they dissolved the betrothal or not, there is only one parther for each of them. So the weapons and foodstuffs are packed and the journey is to begin. I'm not sure how far you will follow them before switching back to Aman, but it's been a great ride so far. - Erulisse (one L) Author Reply: Hi Erulisse. You are right about Finrod and Amarië being made for each other and nobody else and, of course, once he returns to Aman and all they eventually do marry. As for how far we will follow the Noldor, we will actually follow them to the point where Arafinwë makes the decision to turn back. From there on, we'll be concentrating solely on the Elves of Aman and what they experienced during the Darkening, especially the Vanyar (Ingwë is still missing, after all). Glad to know you've been enjoying the story. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it very much.

ninqwestilmen	Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 4/22/2011
Emotions have run high here, yet each remains resolved to their own chosen path and opinion. The presentation is so true to life and flows wonderfully from one conversation to another. A technically beautiful chapter :) I understand Amarie of EI a whole lot better now, why she acted as she did, and how deep her own hurt had run. This chapter has given me some compassion for her and I guess thats a good thing ;) Can't wait till Monday Author Reply: Hi Ninqwestilmen. I'm glad this chapter has helped you to understand Amarië in EI better and has allowed you to feel some compassion for her. I think that when this story is complete, some readers may go back to re-read EI with a whole new understanding of why people acted as they did given their history. And I'm glad you found the presentation of everyone's emotions and such so true to life. Thank you for letting me know and thank you also for reading and reviewing. I really appreciate it.

6336	Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 4/22/2011
Melkor did his work too well. Poor Amarie, poor Finderato, poor Noldor! Just what are the Valar doing during all this, not that there is a lot they can do, events have been set in motion that will not have their ending until the Remaking. Waiting till Monday! Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: Yes, Lynda, poor everyone. And unfortunately, the Valar are not able to do much of anything at this moment and actually they are concentrating more on salvaging what they can of the Trees so they can make the Sun and Moon. That really is their priorty right now. Unfortunately they are just innocent enough (or clueless enough) that they won't realize just how dangerous the situation with the Noldor really is until the Kinslaying. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.

Sunny	Reviewed Chapter: 67 on 4/22/2011
No wonder Ingwion loses his mind for a time. First he loses his gwador, then he loses his twin. And in addition there were probably a number of harrowing incidents happening at the time in addition to the death of the trees - Ingwion said in EI that there had been fighting happening in Valinor, and I don't think Ingoldo feared Ingwion for no reason. And nor Findaráto is on his way to his meetings with Beor, Barahir and Beren... Author Reply: Hi Sunny. Yes, Ingwion suffers greatly as we will see eventually and we will see why it is that Ingoldo feared Ingwion. And Findaráto is well on his way to fulfill his destiny, though neither he nor anyone else realizes this yet. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it.

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