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| In Darkness Bound by Fiondil | 11 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 12/7/2011 |
| Could it be that Anar is making an appearance? That would be quite s shock after days upon days of darkness. (I read every chapter of both your stories even though I might not have a comment. I love your writings.) Author Reply: Not Anar yet, Tari. I'm glad you love my writings and that you are still reading my stories. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it. | |
| obsidianj | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 11/24/2011 |
| Finally, Ingwe snaps. In a rather spectacular way. Luckily, none of his subjects are witnesses or he would have to apologize all over again. It was about time. He hold out longer than is healthy. High-King or no, he is also a "normal" elf and when I see what the other elves all do, he held out admirably long. At last Ingwion acknowledges he needs help. Now someone can help him. I discovered a long time ago, you cannot help someone who thinks nothing is wrong and they don't need help. The Valar's surprise seems to be not too welcomed by most. I think the elves had enough of surprises and are fearful for whatever new thing happens. They need to experience first that this is no new mischief. Author Reply: Lucky, indeed, obsidanj. But Ingwë's snapping was long overdue. And acknowledging that you need help is the first step towards getting it. We know Ingwion heals, though it will take some time. I think the Elves just didn't know what was going on with Isil rising and feared that it boded ill for them. But once they realize it's a good thing I think they'll relax their guard a bit. In one respect or another they all need healing from the trauma of having the Trees die. Thanks for reading and reviewing. It's very much appreciated. | |
| Kaylee Arafinwiel | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 11/21/2011 |
| Atto, I don't think my review last time worked so I'm trying again. *sigh* So Isil's finally risen. They haven't named it yet, but I like Isil as a name better than, say, Telperiontelulosse (which I probably mangled badly, but I'm sure you know what I mean, lol.) Even naming it "Tilion" would be confusing, as the Maia is Tilion and his vessel isn't. *snicker* Also, it was about time for Ingwe to go crazy. I'm just sorry for all the Vanyar right now...but at least Isil's rising will change things. I take it this means the Exiled Noldor have reached their destination? Tye-melin, Atto. Kaylee Author Reply: Hi Kaylee. I like Isil, too. Those Valarin names are real jawbreakers. *grin* And yes, at this point in time everyone is where they are meant to be and even as Isil is rising, Nolofinwë is bringing his people to the shores of Beleriand. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much. Tye-melin. | |
| Laikwalâssê | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 11/15/2011 |
| I long wondered when Ingwe´s restraint would snap and...it happened. I can so sympathize with him - High King or not: he´s also only a father and husband and much weights on his shoulders. I had nearly forgotten about the rising of the moon. It was beautiful described. Thank you. Lai Author Reply: Hi Lai. Well, Ingwe's held out longer than I expected so his blowup was long overdue. Glad you liked the description of the moon rising. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 11/15/2011 |
| And for the first time, the moon rises. At least all now have true reason to rejoice, after the recent trials and tribulations. And Ingwion accepts that he needs help, as do they all. Author Reply: Yes, a good reason to rejoice, Larner, for Light has returned to the world, if not in a manner any expected. And Ingwion realizing he needs help is the first step towards his eventual healing. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much. | |
| Siiw | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 11/14/2011 |
| Oops, I had forgotten about that. Of course, that was what they had already been celebrating. *I really need to get that book back from my brother soon ;)* The same day as this chapter was posted, I had a conversation in a chatroom with a rather rude person from USA, who used words like "ignorant" and "third world village" against me for not knowing his American holidays. For him, his country was the whole world and the idea of other civilized countries was unthinkable. I am afraid that it influenced most other things I wrote that day. :( Author Reply: Hi Siiw. It does help to have a copy of the Silm on hand. *grin* I'm glad that my explanation cleared things up for you. As for the chatperson... sorry you were subjected to the "Ugly-American syndrome". That was certainly uncalled for on the person's part and very rude. Some people have no manners. If anyone was ignorant it was him/her. | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 11/11/2011 |
| In the first section of the chapter, I wanted to take Ingwion away from everybody, they are all crazy...Sometimes survivors have the hardesr part of the deal. Ingwion is so depressed, poor guy. And the sun is coming! the light! help for the healing. Author Reply: Hi Fantasia. You're correct about Ingwion, but we know he eventually heals; it's just going to take time. And no, not the sun, yet.... go back and re-read the Silmarillion (chapter 11). *grin* Thanks for taking the time to read and review. It's much appreciated. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 11/11/2011 |
| I take it Ithil has been launched. It was about time Ingwe had his hissy fit, I hope he feels better for it, sometimes you just have to break china, or something! Ingwion is finally coming to realise there is someting wrong with him and that he needs help, a step in the right direction for him. I liked the idea of the public apology and ball, something Ingwe is able to do to appeal to his people for forgivness for his actions, necessasary though they were. I really need to have a chat with your Muse, this penchant he has for cliffiees is starting to get out of hand! Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: Hi Lynda. You guessed right. *grin* I'm sure Ingwë is feeling much better now and Ingwion is beginning to realize he needs help and, as you say, that's a step in the right direction. I'm glad you liked the public apology and the idea of a ball. And sorry about the cliffie, but sometimes they are unavoidable, otherwise the chapters would just get too long and unwieldly. Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 11/11/2011 |
| That palace is in such need of a full blown company of councellors it isn't funny!!! My heart breaks for them all. But especially for Ingwion. And---I could smack the Valar upside the head for not warning the Elves about what was coming. Sometimes, and I hesitate to say it, they are fools incarnate. Author Reply: Hi Agape. Too right, love. LOL! Unfortunately, I don't think there is a Guild of Grief Counselors in Valinor. They'll just have to work it out for themselves. As for the Valar not warning the Elves.... I think they decided that trying to explain ahead of time would be pointless because the poor dears had no real frame of reference for what was to come. And the Valar do like to surprise the Elves every once in a while. A nasty trait of which we are all guilty. *grin* Thanks for reading and reviewing. It's very much appreciated. | |
| Siiw | Reviewed Chapter: 125 on 11/11/2011 |
| Anyone can lose it, apparently, when the stress reaches a certain level. When somebody who has always been a voice of reason goes off like this, it is plain scary to read. *shivers* They need a long, good vacation, all of them! One minor thing: When Arafinwe starts talking about giving thanks, it makes me think of the american holiday of thanksgiving, which is around now I think? It broke the illusion for a moment, and made me feel I was reading something written by an american instead of an elf. ;p Maybe it is the association that we eurpoeans have. Author Reply: Hi Siiw. Yes, Ingwë was overdue for a blowup and if they had the concept of a vacation I'm sure they would all be booking flights by now. *grin* As for your question about Arafinwë talking about giving thanks... It's really just an accident of posting that this particular chapter comes near the time of the American Thanksgiving (and it's not exclusively an American thing; the Canadians have their own Thanksgiving Day in October), but had I started posting this story earlier or later than I did, this chapter would've been posted in a completely different month and perhaps the connection wouldn't have been as clear for you. At any rate, I find it odd that you would think that Elves would not have a concept of giving thanks in the manner which is described here by Arafinwë. Tolkien even gives us a Quenya word _Eruhantalë_ 'Thanksgiving to Eru', which, admittedly is a Númenórean festival, but since they had a long association with the Elves of Tol Eressëa, it's not inconvceivable that they borrowed the festival from the Elves. In the Silmarillion (chapter 8) it says: 'Therefore Yavanna set times for the flowering and the ripening of all things that grew in Valinor; and at each first gathering of fruits Manwë made a high feast for the praising of Eru...." This was the festival that the Elves, Valar and Maiar were celebrating when the Trees were destroyed. So, the idea of giving thanks in that manner was already a part of their culture. I hope this clears things up for you. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate you taking the time to do so. | |