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| The Roses of Ilúvatar by Orophins Dottir | 5 Review(s) |
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| Lindorien | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/24/2004 |
| Is he sick from the cooking? Why are sam and Rosie there? what's the time period for this story. This is really quite lovely, all of it. What a nice portrait of the hobbits and the elves so courteous. But Arwen is three thousand years old. Would she really be worried about teaching the cooks how to cook. 'Course, she wouldn't want to upset Aragorn. He likely doesn't even notice. The fare probably looks great to him after eating over a campfire all this time. Somehow, though, I always pictured the people of Gondor as being a bit more sophisticated in the cooking tastes. What exactly are they doing to all that innocent food? lindorien | |
| Coriel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/24/2003 |
| Hmm. It seems to me it is high time for Aragorn to wake up and smell the humus. He doesn't seem aware of half of what goes on just under his nose. Of course, that may partly the fault of the Elves for clamming up about it. A shame such a predjudice seems so deeply seated in Gondor. BTW, thanks for the plot bunny; I'll have to treat this theme in passing in my next chapter *when Thranduil himself is confronted with it*. Author Reply: Oh, beware plot bunnies! Bryn hath cursed me with these and yet I do love Tingalen and her husband. I fear that I am well and truly stuck with them. Yes, Aragorn needs to step forward soon. There is trouble in Gondor and he is the king. Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil | |
| Chigger | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/23/2003 |
| Rumors can be ugly, no doubt about it. I love the bonding between the hobbit lass and the Elf! It's so sweet and uncorny! Rose, don't worry about your new friend, he can take care of himself, I'm sure. Author Reply: The idea that the feared group will harm and even eat the children of those who fear them is classic. I suspect it speaks to the primal instinct of any group to protect its own children. Orophin is one of my favorite elves (HOW could anyone guess that about me! Orophins Dottir. A moment of madness but it fits. BTW, "dottir" is the Icelandic word for "daughter". Now you know more than you ever wanted to know!) I really want Orophin's relationship to Elanor to be real. It is going to last until her death or his. The War has taken much from Orophin. It has given him Elanor. There is a new chapter up at "Jewels of his Existence" that I rather like. Orophin's big brother is confronting Aragorn. He's braver than I am! See what you think. Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/23/2003 |
| Well, that's sobering. I guess prejudice must be present everywhere. Orophin is very sweet in his dealings with Elanor. Author Reply: I have always been intrigued by the effects of prejudice and ignorance. Like pebbles dropped into water, they travel too far in their journeys in our lives. They are evil themselves, and they let greater evil enter. Elanor has a part to play in this battle. As long as he lives, Orophin will guard her whatever happens. | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/22/2003 |
| Ai Elbereth! Alas! I shall start taking names if this does not cease immediately. Elves are evil! What foolish is this, my lady? This poor innocent child, a blood sworn friend and princess of one of the Galadhrim, has been given false testimony! And your poor Orophin. How his heart is pained by such words from one he holds so dear. I will not stand for this. Call the guard! Send messengers for the king! For this vile rumor must be laid to rest. There is comfort in knowing that the Lord Legolas doth bring kindness in his stories, even if they do also bring tears. The young one will know this foul idle talk is false and she may yet bring enlightenment to the poor children of men who hath been lead astray by superstition and ignorance. Yea, I believe this to be the cause. The young Elanor will set straight these misguided children of men. My heart is refreshed at such thought. All will be well. Now I may take rest without fear. Good eve, my lady. I shall return to give praise to the young and brave Elanor....:>) The Karenator Author Reply: My degree is in German language and literature and this quote from the incredible German poet Heinrich Heine has ever been a touchstone of my life: "Dort, wo man Bücher verbrennt, verbrennt man am Ende auch Menschen." —Heinrich Heine, from his play Almansor (1821) Translation: Where first they burn books, then they will burn people. Ignorance and fear may be what kills us all in the end. That is influencing this story. | |