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| A Long-Expected Wedding by Fiondil | 13 Review(s) |
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| Imhiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/9/2013 |
| I wonder if the Valar formally RSVP so Ëarwen knows to include them in the preparations, or if they are going to show up to everyone's suprise and the Elves have to scramble to get them seats at the table and plates and cutlery. "I was only about fifteen, I think, when the Trees died," Vondo said. "I barely remember them." I think that can't be. Having just read "In Darkness Bound", it's still fresh in my mind. So I distinctly remember the family who fostered the elleth Arafinwë brought back from the march, and you wrote in an author's note that the little boy would grow up to become Vondo's father; so long before the latter would even be born, the Trees were already long dead. I wonder who the person is who witnessed the conspirators from the shadows. At first, I thought it might be a Maiar, amused at the elves' antics, but on further thought, I got a more sinister impression... Author Reply: You're right, Imhiriel. I wasn't paying attention when I wrote that sentence. I've ended up removing it completely since it neither adds nor detracts from the story as a whole. Thanks for pointing it out to me. As for the Valar, you'll have to wait and see. *grin* And you'll find out who was watching the antics eventually, I promise. Thanks for reviewing. It's very much appreciated. | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/22/2011 |
| What fun!!! Can't wait to find out who the witness is. Author Reply: We'll learn the identity of the 'witness' eventually, Tari. Glad you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it very much. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/30/2011 |
| Oops--it appears that they are busted! Now--who is it--Elf, Vala, or Maia? And what other monkey wrenches are being prepared at the moment to be added to the works? Heh! Author Reply: Well, maybe yes, maybe no. We'll have to see. As to who it is... that will be revealed in time. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Larner. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/24/2011 |
| In addition to being long-awaited, this wedding is also no doubt going to be the most talked-about wedding of the yen. Or the age. :-D Glorfindel and Finrod certainly started laying the groundwork for making the wedding ... interesting ... with the invitations to the Valar. I wonder if they also remembered to update the lists of the ones invited, or if that little detail somehow slipped their minds? And now a Conspiracy has officially been instigated. Glorfindel did nave good point about including other customs than those of the Noldor, but I don't think Eärwen will appreciate being surprised by the little additions and alterations to her plans - but seeing the various big and small disasters unfold will no doubt be fun. I suspect Finrod goes along for the same reasons people do silly things at bachelor/ette parties - sort of the last chance of doing the kind of antics a single person can permit him/herself - when they are married, they are supposed to be responsible. Author Reply: Hi Sunny. I have no doubt people will be talking about this wedding for some time to come. And you're right about updating the list of invitees slipping their minds or even remembering to tell Eärwen, so we will see how everyone reacts to the Valar showing up with their 'invitations'. *grin* And certainly Finrod feels he has a right to one last 'fling' of zaniness before settling down, so it wasn't too hard to convince him to enter into the 'conspiracy'. Thanks for taking the time to read and review, Sunny. I really appreciate it. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/24/2011 |
| That was a very astute observation of Glorfindel. Yeah, the differences between the elven clans, their expectations, and particularly of these who come from Beleriand are probably something no one has really considered, because the planners are all Noldor and only thing about what *they* think is right. When Finrod thought it over and decided to not be the responsible one but to enjoy the fun I was laughing. Yeah, we all can guess how that is going to turn out! What a way to get the list ... I can so see the fun the Reborn are having. And now that they have the list, I can't wait to see what havoc they are going to wreak all over the place. Who was that silent watcher? Yes, yes, I know, I will have to wait and see ... That story is really going to be fun! Author Reply: Glorfindel's no dummy, that's for sure, Kitty, and even Finrod hadn't quite seen the situation that that light until Glorfindel pointed it out to him. I'm glad you think this sotry is going to be fun. I hope so. Like "Elf Academy", it's not meant to be taken too seriously, just something to enjoy during the summer and beyond. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much. | |
| Erulisse (one L) | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/23/2011 |
| Oh dear, another "conspiracy" with the double V's, Glorfi and Finrod. And Sador to be added later. This wedding may well turn into a three ring circus, and I'm sure will be a wonderful paty that will be the talk of society - decent and less so - for yeni to come :-) - Erulisse (one L) Author Reply: Hi Erulisse. Yes, another 'conspiracy'. *grin* The wedding itself will probably be anticlimatic to everything that happens before it, but I'm sure it will be the talk of the town for a long time to come, too. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I really appreciate it. | |
| Arwen75 | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/23/2011 |
| So glad I have my own office after giggling my way through this chapter. I can foresee much mayhem and fun ahead - and now I am going to be playing the guessing game about the mysterious watcher. Really enjoying this and going to be impatiently waiting for the next chapter I can see. Author Reply: Hi Arwen. Having your own office does help. *grin* And there will indeed be much mayhem and fun ahead (or at least I hope so). The identity of the mysterious watcher will be revealed in time, but go ahead and guess in the meantime. Glad you are enjoying this. Thanks for letting me know. I reall appreciate it. | |
| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/22/2011 |
| A piece of advice? Never try following a match at Wimbledon on TV the same time as leaving a review here. The review ends up looking rather messy. All those extra letters that snuck into words in that thing...Eeeek!!! I'll creep off in embrassement now...*blushes* Author Reply: Can't say I've ever done that, but then I don't have a TV so I guess I'm safe enough. LOL! I wouldn't worry about it, Tigger, as I can still figure out what you meant. | |
| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/22/2011 |
| Fiondil...M'dear...I have two questions for you. 1 ~ What have you done unleashing these four on the Wedding Preparations? and 2 ~ What can we do or use to bribe you into updating this more often than just one Wednesdays? :oD They have the list and Valar only knows what kind of mayhem is about to follow. This is going to be fun!!! Can't wait for next Wednesday and just who was it that was lurking in the shadows, hmmm? Oh and I just read your latest additiong to the "Loom" series very late last night or early this morning take your pick. *Loved* it, but will be leaving a reviewe there momentarily. A piece of advice...Never get a Summer Cold!! They are the *worst*!! Which is why I've been madly trying to catch up w/various things the last two days. Sigh...Blasted thing that is. Thankfuly it's gone, but I still have a pile of things to go over and read that fell be the wayside the last two weeks. And on that note...I can't wait for next Wednesday!!!! :oD Author Reply: Hi Tigger. I know all about summer colds; they are definitely worse than winter ones. Glad to know you're recovering. As for your questions: you'll have to wait and find out about the first and I'm afraid my schedule only lets me post this story once a week, but think of it as a lovely summer beach read without the beach (and the story will actually continue into Fall). Anyway, I'm glad you are enjoying this. Thanks for letting me know. I really appreciate it. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/22/2011 |
| You know Glorfindel is right,from the ultra simple Sindarin/Sylvan wedding where it is announced after the fact, when the couple strolls in the morning after, to the more formalised Noldarin customs, to who know what the Vanyar and Teleri have, let alone the Nandor, who are a secrative lot at best and I doubt many outside their clans know of their customs! There is a lot to be taken into consideration and I am sure Findrod will want to include some of the customs from Ennorath in his and Amarie's ceremony, plus has any body asked the bride what she would like? I can see the two of them throwing up their hands in frustration and eloping to avoid all the fuss! Which reminds me, if you ever marry and have a daughter, don't jokingly tell her to elope when she is small, we did and she did! (She had been living with the guy for years, I will admit!) Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: Hi again, Lynda. There certainly is a lot to take into consideration with this wedding and Finrod will ask the same question about Amarië that you raise here. We'll see how that works out eventually. Thanks for reading and reviewing! | |