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| 'Til Death Do Us Part by Haleth | 10 Review(s) |
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| Freyalyn | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 8/20/2014 |
| Are we in abeyance again with this one? I'm so keen to learn how poor Haleth finally sorts herself out into some semblance of 'happy ever after'. Of course, it will be a very strange *ever*, as in really for ever. Author Reply: Hello, Freyalyn Holiday over. Back to posting. I think it would take some major chemical interference to make Haleth happy forever. Haleth | |
| lmamc | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 6/11/2014 |
| I wanted to add in my theory about Inglor's genealogy. When Inglor was summoned to the Valar to speak Eonwe called him, "Inglor of the house of Finarfin." This had me going to Tolkien Gateway to look up the family tree of Finarfin and it was pretty intersting,(http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Finarfin). Finarfin had three sons and one daughter: Finrod (who had a lover, but never married and had no children, she stayed in Valanor), Aegnor(who was in love with a child of man,a descendant of Beor, Andreth, but never married and had no children because of war), Then there is Galadriel who only had one child a daughter who married Elrond), and lastly is Angrod, who's son Orodreth had Gil-Galad, who we know had no children and then his daughter Finduiras. I believe that Inglor is a child or a descendant of Finduiras. Let me know what you think. Author Reply: Hello Imamc Your theory is interesting. Who would Inglor's father be? Turin? There is one thing, though. High Elves 'glowed' because they had been in the Light of the Two Trees in Valinor. Inglor glows in the dark. If he is Finduilas' son, he would have been born after the Trees died. So how does he glow? Haleth | |
| endorearwen | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 5/28/2014 |
| Another intriguing installment, Haleth! Why am I nervous that Haleth is suddenly so concerned about herself? I love the way you've turned the tables and made her walk a mile in Inglor's shoes... Thank the Valar for his steadfast (if occasionally somewhat unpredictable) character! Once the shock wears off, it might be interesting how 'those who speak your language' actually manage the situation. Don't stop now! I'm perfectly prepared to hear much, much, more! ;-) Author Reply: Hello endorearwen Poor old Haleth is just being self-conscious but she's being pragmatic about it. And now she's got yet another language to learn! Good thing she has a long time to do it! Thank-you for the review. Haleth | |
| Twoflower2 | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 5/22/2014 |
| Loved the landscapes of Alqualonde - like something from a Ted Nasmith painting. A funny scene with Calemir. I wonder how he got to be so perceptive - it's not that he has ever met a mortal, and (I assume) thieves are not a common phenomenon in Aman. Probably, being a butler to a king gives you some perspective anyway. I wonder at Haleth: it's the first time ever (I think) she shows an inclination to be properly dressed and, in general, to fit into a society. I do hope she, with time, doesn't become the most proper and orthodox person in Valinor! Author Reply: Hello Twoflower2 I think people who act as gatekeepers for access to important people (like Calemir or a high level executive assistant) become really good judges of character. I wouldn't worry about Haleth becoming too prim and proper (unless she's doing it out of spite and that wouldn't be permanent). Thank-you for the review. Haleth | |
| ainisarie | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 5/8/2014 |
| So, Inglor has a knack for finding trouble. You think? Just a little. The Teleri are pretty good at holding onto their grievances. It makes for an intersting complication to the story, for sure. Namo needs to start booting some of all these souls out of his Halls. Author Reply: Inglor found Haleth and she's the walking definition of a trouble magnet. When I read the Silmarillion I was struck by how the Teleri were still distrustful of the Noldor after 500 years. It said a lot about the Elven temperament, and not in a good way. Far worse has happened to mortal people and they have forgiven in way less time. It may be that after several millennia the Teleri were of a different mind. I don't know what Tolkien intended and this interpretation is just fan fiction. Although you're right. A reincarnated Telerin elf killed during the Kinslayings meeting the Noldo who killed him would be an interesting story. Thank-you for the review. Haleth | |
| Rana | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 5/7/2014 |
| As always,a wonderful chapter that leaves me wanting more! I have been following Haleth as you write her adventures since .....2009 I think. Wonderful stories! One of my absolute favorites that I bookmarked so I can check it for more updates.:-) Great work! Author Reply: Thank-you for the kind words, Rana. I hope the stories continue to be entertaining. Haleth | |
| egallis | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 5/7/2014 |
| I am really loving the new open communication between Inglor and Haleth. What a relief it must be for them, too. Author Reply: Well...it's probably a relief for Inglor as he refuses to bear the brunt of Haleth's moods. The jury's out on how Haleth feels about having to find a way of dealing with negative emotions that doesn't involve blaming Inglor. It likely won't be an easy transition. Thank-you for the review. | |
| Fiondil | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 5/5/2014 |
| Ah, Alqualondë. The City by the Sea. Loved Calemir here, especially when he sighed at the sight of Inglor and felt an irrational need to hide the silver. So, Inglor is descended from Eärwen but not Arafinwë? Odd that. I didn't think Elves were into dalliances. Anyway, I'm looking forward to their meeting with Olwë. Author Reply: Calemir, poor man, was fun to write. He would know exactly whom he could snub and how badly. As Steward to the royal family of the Teleri, Calemir would think of people through their connections to Olwë. Eärwen would come before Arafinwë in Calemir's personal order of importance. For Calemir, other people in the royal house of the Noldor are sorted by their relationship to Eärwen, not by their relationship to Arafinwë. At least that's what was going through my mind when I wrote it this way. Thank-you for the review. Haleth | |
| lmamc | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 5/5/2014 |
| I also wanted to add that King Olwe seems a bit...angry, which makes sense when reading about what happened to his people by the Noldor. He and Idril are also a bit more expressive compared to other elves, wonder why that is? Also, I would like to see Inglor's family tree so that I can know from which of Earwen's sons he descends from, if you have already stated that in the story, I must have missed it, but I would still love to see his family tree and Haleth's too. I must also add that if Haleth was from Numenor, then that would make her thousands of years old since you stated that this story takes place in the fourth age and Numenor was established in the second age. Great story none-the-less and hope you update soon with that family tree, if you have time;). Author Reply: King Olwe, like any ruler, has to maintain appearances. Even after all these years the Noldor wouldn't be very popular with many of his people and Olwe would have to be sensitive to this. He can probably guess that the small party has landed expecting help. Because of the unpopularity of the Noldor, he would have to be careful exactly how much and what kind of help he gave. An unpopular king doesn't stay king for very long and ordering a his people to do something they didn't want to do (in this case help a few Noldor) wouldn't do much for his approval ratings. Haleth has never heard anything about Inglor's specific family connections and the story is mainly told from her point of view. Which is a fancy way of saying that the writer has never explained it. Thank-you for the second review. Haleth | |
| lmamc | Reviewed Chapter: 44 on 5/4/2014 |
| Great chapter, but a bit too short for me. I looked at the family tree on Tolkien Gateway (http://www.tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Thingol), and it shows that Olwe is the brother of Elwe (Thingol), the father of Luthien. So that means that Olwe is Haleth's many generations great uncle. It's interesting how all this connects together. Update soon. Author Reply: The convolutions of the Elvish family trees are quite interesting. It has to be extremely disorienting for Haleth to meet her many, many times removed ancestors. It's just not something that any mortal expects and there's nothing in her experience to prepare her for it. To have those same ancestors happy to see her and welcome her as part of the family is also disorienting, although there is a mortal equivalent in far-flung families who seldom see each other visiting. Just like relatives that you don't know very well, some will be very interested in you, like Anaire is in Haleth, and some won't be. If Haleth hadn't stole a Telerin boat, Olwe would probably be warmer with her. Her actions made it difficult for him before he'd ever met her. That wouldn't endear her to him. Thank-you for the review. Haleth | |