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| History Lessons: The Second Age by Nilmandra | 12 Review(s) |
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| Antigone_Q | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/10/2003 |
| Whoops! I meant Elrohir, of course. Please don't tell the twins I got them confused! | |
| Antigone_Q | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/9/2003 |
| Oh, poor Elladan! Make him better soon, please! And Arwen, too, of course. Of course Glorfindel thinks of Elladan as an Elfling. I imagine at Glorfindel's age an awful lot of people seem like Elflings! Well, now Elrond and Celebrian know where Arwen is - that doesn't mean they get to feel any better yet. Author Reply: Elladan and Elrohir are grinning like cheshire cats right now. They so enjoy confusing people! And I think Elrond's children will always be elflings to Glorfindel. I like that he can respect their adult abilities and trust them, but in his heart they are still children. Elrond and Celebrian still have some tough days ahead, I am afraid..... | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/7/2003 |
| I apologize for falling off the map, but had to have a little surprise surgery and have been spending my time propped on pillows and giving orders like Kaladriel, the wicked elf witch of the South. I've gotten way behind in reviewing and even reading very much. I'm not sure where I left off, but I've caught up in reading this story. I must say, Nilmandra, love it as usual. Of course, I love the twins no matter what and the entrance of Arwen has just added to the mix. The interaction of much older brothers with such a small child has been interesting and well done. Like Daw has said in the past, it's interesting to ponder how much of a parental attitude enters into the relationship when there is such an age difference between siblings. Of course, the twins would be protective. I don't see how they couldn't be. I've enjoyed having Celebrian a part of the family. I loved her fierce mother stance with all the males. Most mothers 'would' tear into anything or anyone who stood in her way when the safety of her child is in question. You go, girl! Silly Erestor. This is a fight he can't win. It was a nice touch the way you allowed him to gather his thoughts and find what he thought was the appropriate direction. Elrond is hanging on to his self control, but you have given him the tension any father would feel under such a threat to his children...even the big old grown up ones. I'm looking forward to more stories that I'm guessing will come with the recovery of Arwen and Elrohir. They're both pretty beaten up at the moment. I'm thinking I may need to kiss Elrohir boo-boos for him. Hey,I qualify! I'm a mother and a nurse. Shoot! I'll even kiss poor little Arwen's...though it doesn't seem quite the same. The reason are entirely different, you see, but all very altruistic. I'm enjoying your tale and look forward to more. Karen Author Reply: Hi Karen - sorry to hear about the surgery! I hope it was not serious and that you are recovering quickly. Elrohir says he will kiss your owies if you kiss his :D I told him he might want to find out what kind of owies first, but he is very generous :D History lessons will resume once my elfies are on the mend. Terrible of me to use such things to put them together in certain geographical locations just to teach them their history :P Thanks for reviewing - I am truly glad if you are enjoying it, as I must admit to feeling a little hesitant as to how this story would be received. | |
| Fadesintothewest | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/7/2003 |
| I am so glad that Erestor is getting his due as well! Another Elf that we do not get enough of! I love the tenderness that Glorfindel has with the twins and Arwen. He loves them so much, Elrond and Celebrian are so lucky to have him, which I am sure they know all too well. Cannot wait for the next update! Author Reply: Hi Fades - I am pleased with how Erestor is showing his character in this story - good old Erestor :D I am glad Glorfindel's care for this family he has sworn to protect shows - I think he is as devoted and dedicated as a true 'servant-hearted' person could be. | |
| Arbelethiel | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/7/2003 |
My Internet connection was unreliable these last few days, so I missed 2 chapters, but now Im rather glad I did, as I do not respond well to evil cliffhangers ;) Im glad to know that Arwen is now more or less safe and is healing well, but now Im worrying about Elrohir :( You seem to delight into making your characters (and your readers) suffer. Thanks for those tension-packed chapters ;) ~Arbelethiel | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/7/2003 |
| Well, at least Elrond and Celebrian have worked out that Arwen is with her brothers, not lost and alone. But the poor child needs her mother and father with her. I sense some major brother/sister bonding here, especially with Elladan. Poor Elrohir really does not sound too good. A smashed leg, broken ribs, inhaling river water, a nasty rattle when he coughs - do you have more elf torture in store? (I do hope so!) Jay Author Reply: Poor Arwen - she is part victim, partly guilty, and this is not at all what she had in mind. And Elrohir - let me just say he needs his Adar and soon. There is more torture, but I love the comfort part of hurt/comfort most! | |
| FirstMate | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/6/2003 |
| Well, all I can say is, 'thank you!' This well-written story is full of the things I love...an interesting plot, plenty of exciting action-packed scenes, and most of all the lovely interactions between the characters. This last chapter was simply wonderful where you showed Glorfindel and Elladan taking care of Elrohir and Arwen--you leave the reader with no doubt of how much they all care for each other...heartwarming with out being overdone. You write it all so beautifully--I can't wait to see Elrond and Celebrian's reaction when they find their injured children. Author Reply: Thanks for the nice review, and for joining us here. I am glad you like the story - there is much more to come and hopefully it will be interesting. | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/6/2003 |
| Hi Nilmandra, Just wanted to check in to let you know that I am thoroughly enjoying this wonderful story! Your characters seem to live and breathe (and feel pain), and each is so unique. For one tiny example, Erestor - berating himself for missing a clue and not noticing that everyone else is leaving - that is just *so* uniquely Erestorly! And Elrond, knowing that you just have to be patient and let Erestor think things through... in few words, you really convey how long they have worked together and how much respect exists in their relationship. I'm not going to mention all the passages that I especially liked, because I would just be repeating the whole chapter... I'm sending you a separate email with a couple suggestions. In the meantime, I'll be anxiously awaiting your next chapter... - Barbara Author Reply: I am glad you like Erestor, he is pretty much writing himself this story :D | |
| phoenix23531 | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/6/2003 |
| Well, had I known ultimata worked that fast... hmmm. :-) And yet again, I seem to be one chapter behind. I'd best make the most of it, then. These two last chapters have served as excellent reading, as I am snowed in and have every excuse to sit comfortably and enjoy them! I absolutely dreaded the action sequences, and was on the edge of my seat clamouring for more at the end of the fourth chapter. You have a tremendous ability to draw the reader in to each scene, whether in the histories or the drama unfolding. In the fifth chapter,, I simply adored Nūrūl's impressions of the Lady Celebrķan. Mother cat indeed, and with all the fire and passion of her mother and father to boot! If there ever was one family I would not like to cross... And the image of the guards racing to catch up with her was simply priceless! Then, there was Elrohir's awakening. Poor Elrohir simply wasn't up to arguing, and I fear Glorfindel took the opportunity to get a few last digs in. After all, here the twins are almost adults, no? At least, in their minds they are. Elladan's woodsmanship seems to prove that point. The details you have written are so apropos, giving the reader salient information and a greater characterisation of the Elf delivering it. Erestor and Celebrķan's little tiff was quite amusing. I dare say those two write themselves, being both proud and headstrong but intelligent and devoted. And seing all this from Elrond's perspective gave me a great insight into the relationship between these two characters. A relationship I would only hope to emulate in my own stories. As for the line "Erestor who doublechecked the doublechecking," what a hoot! All this, combined with Elladan and Glorfindel's pondering of Erestor's penchant for caution, made for a delightful characterisation of an elf about whom too little is written. Yet again, you leave me wanting so much more. Poor little Arwen! And Elladan, having to see his brother and sister in such a state! (would a second ultimatum have the same effect? :-) ) Author Reply: Hey - I think you sent the snow our way. Well, actually, this will probably hit you next :D You have noted a lot of my favorite things in this chapter - that makes me happy! Glorfindel still does see his beloved charges as elflings, and I think he will even when they are several thousand years old and great warriors. And Celebrian - well - she IS the child of Celeborn and Galadriel. I figured she is made of steel underneath! My elfies will recover though, and all be right where I want them....poor things :/ | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/6/2003 |
| I just adore Glorfindel. What lovely, touching scenes between him and Elladan and him and Elrohir. I do admit to wickedly hoping that you let Arwen wake up before they get her cleaned up so we can see her reaction to finding herself completely filthy, though. I have no doubt that nothing will hold back Elrond and Celebrian's pursuit, although I am quite interested in seeing how you get them across the flooded river with the bridge out...for purely intellectual reasons... Author Reply: hehe - writing that river scene right now. Poor elves - for as graceful as they are, a flooded raging river is not a good place to be. It is a bit of an intellectual pursuit to figure out how to do this - and if a few elves end up rather wet...well...stuff happens :D And poor Arwen. This is not how she thought she would be spending her summer! | |