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| In Darkness Bound by Fiondil | 5 Review(s) |
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| Sitara | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 8/23/2011 |
| I’m afraid I’m not done yet with Olwë. Granted, I’m not the most appropriate person to deal with him but someone really has to do it and tell him a couple of very ugly truths extracted from his very own words and conduct. And the Valar would be next… I deeply regret Findekáno’s involvement in the affair of Kinslaying. As I regret Nolofinwë’s. They had no place in this and surely they had no need to have that thrown in their faces by some over-zealous Sindar people, once Middle-earth reached and their kingdom established. However, I’m glad to see that, despite of this tragic episode, Findekáno grew to be a most noble and heroic ruler thanks to whom the kingdoms in Middle-earth would enjoy their times of peace and flourishing. Which I cannot say about the sweet man-maiden, who grew to be …even more opportunistic than she already is. And that’s definitely saying something! “lol” I should refrain from further comments regarding her prowess in sword fighting and other little things concerning the future Lady of the Light, as she’s only a minor character at best, and move on with the story. “grin” I finally understood how the Noldor managed to Araman as Tolkien stated there weren’t enough ships for all of them. A strenuous undertaking, as they had only the starlight to go by. And the dreadful Doomsman of Arda has just appeared to bid them his best wishes. What was with these people and their propensity to pop up exactly when the would-be listeners were ready to step out the house and slam the door behind them? Author Reply: Hi Sitara. Well, Findecano did eventually grow up and learned from this experience which helped make him the king that he became. Nolofinwe has my pity for he truly did not want to be there, but he can see no honorable way out of his dilemma. As for Namo showing up when he does, well, it does make good copy. *grin* Thanks for reading and reviewing. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 5/9/2011 |
| And the new betrayal awaits them all. And now they face the Doomsman's words, which are not comfortable ones. Author Reply: Indeed, and it will not be long in coming. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Larner. I appreciate it. | |
| Erulisse (one L) | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 5/4/2011 |
| How tempting to think that the worst was left behind them on the beaches of Alqualonde. But we know that the Helcaraxe and the burning of the ships lies ahead of them, followed by many yeni of battle and hundreds of deaths. You're almost at a jump-off point for your tale, and I anticipate, with great joy, your take on those left behind who are rarely, if ever, mentioned. One or two more chapters should see you into untrodden ground. As always, reading your latest chapter was a savoured activity. - Erulisse (one L) Author Reply: Hi Erulisse. Very true. We only have one more chapter to go and then Arafinwe returns to Aman. I am glad you are looking forward to my take on those left behind and hopefully you will not be too disappointed in how I write the rest of this tale. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 5/2/2011 |
| So that is how Ezelmiril started on her journey to meet Mallor. Arafinwë needed something to keep his daughter under control, and she was available. And being her companion, would almost certainly ensure Ezelmiril's survival, since Artanis is a survivor - and someone who no doubt would do her best to ensure that those she was responsible for would be well. So no more haring off into the fray for Artanis! Fëanáro's definition of "unreasonable" here does seem to be "does not accede to my every whim". And I wonder if Fëanáro is already planning to leave those of the Noldor who don't follow his banner stranded? it wouldn't surprise me! We know he detests his brothers, after all. Author Reply: Hi Sunny. Yes, that's how Ezelmiril started her journey to meet Mallor, though at the moment, she has no idea where fate is leading her. And Arafwinë obviously knows his daughter too well; she might have little concern for herself but she will be protective of those for whom she is responsible, especially someone like Ezelmiril. As for Fëanáro... it wouldn't have surprised me either if he wasn't already plotting against his brothers and leave them stranded. That's the sort of person he is, and of course, that's just what he ultimately does. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I muc appreciate it. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 5/2/2011 |
| Things just keep getting darker and darker. Liked the parenting bit, a bit along the lines of 'What were you thinking, were you thinking?' I was not aware that Artanis was involved in the kin-slaying, was that why the Valar refused to allow her to return to Aman? I thought that might have been how Ezilmiril got involved in the March, being too scared to return with out her Atar. Now to see just what Namo has to say, as if we did not know! Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: Hi Lynda. Yes, Artanis joined with her Telerin kin against Feanaro and that is the primary reason for her not being allowed to return to Aman with the others. And that's how Ezelmiril gets sucked into the whole mess without realizing what is happening. Of course, if it hadn't been for that, Sador would never have been born and where would Finrod and Glofindel, never mind the people of Tol Eressea, be without him? *grin* Next chapter will be the final "canon" chapter, other than seeing Arafinwe return to Aman. After this we'll be dealing with what might have happened in Aman once the Noldor left. After all, Ingwe is still missing.... Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it. | |