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| The Roses of Ilúvatar by Orophins Dottir | 6 Review(s) |
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| Lindorien | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/31/2003 |
| Nothing like wandering into a fic in the middle, or near the end. Sickness, foul-tasting medicine, everybody worried about everybody else? This is fair Dottir's idea of humor? I thought. I really must speak with the lass! Then I hit this line: The elves were polite and saw no reason to tell the kind hobbit that, as a seasoned warrior of the Galadhrim, Rúmil would eat cram without complaint if it were placed before him as what was available. and I found myself giggling. Oh those letters were priceless! You should do a fic of just letters back and forth because those were wonderful and had me chucklng more than once. As an elf-impaired type, I am proud that I understood four of the elf names, and loved the 'flower' translations. as an aside, I found the descriptions of the flowers the little girl had left and the elves all dropping them in the glass and the comment that the flowers were living out their purpose in Arda quite touching. Very nice, Humble Scribe. I shall have to go back and read this from the beginning. Lindorien. Author Reply: Hannon le, Fair One. We admit that we had a great fear of the Black Breath coming upon us as we suggested that thou dip thy mortal toe in elven waters. It seems that thou hast survived and so has this elf. Eru be thanked! Should thou truly follow through on thy pursuit of this story, be aware it doth swim between two streams, this one and "The Jewels of his Existence". Start with this one and afterward they either alternate or it is obvious which chapter comes next. (I think it is obvious. I could be wrong!) Not critical until "The Second Breakfast of the Elves", but then afterwards it could get confusing. Yell if in trouble. Um, I feel I should warn thee that these are a bit (elven understatement) AU, and I definitely trod upon cracking ice a little further back. I follow thy noble example in almost going under the icy waters! Rúmil and Arwen. Who knew that base little hussy who stole the mighty Glorfindel's fair steed would have her champions? Still, this elf is not without courage. Dwelling in Mirkwood kills us or makes us strong. I have chosen strong. I stand by my decisions with Rúmil and Arwen. ‘Tis a plot twist that interests me. Rúmil and the brethern are my Mablung. We are given precious little. So, I shall now skip merrily back to reading Free Fall. Any elves reading this, please attend to my voice and read Lindorien's story! It is good. Very good. Humble Scribe, etc. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/11/2003 |
| Oh, I am a day late and must get back to work, but this was SO worth the break to read it! You have got the hobbit voices! You made hobbits interesting and wonderful as Tolkien intended! Hooray! The letters were great and the impact on the recipients wonderful. I enjoyed this greatly. Now, I must go see if Elrond's dental plan covers damge due to grinding of the teeth..... Author Reply: Hope the library rat's teeth are fine. He is a sweetie. I truly do not mean to hurt him. It just happens. Thranny is not yet there, but soon. Boy, is he bringing a surprise for all the angst writers! Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/11/2003 |
| The letters gave me a great laugh Pippin's most of all,the kind where you are alone reading and realize that you are laughing out loud! Thank you. Author Reply: Gasp! Someone reviews who I know not! Thank you, fair stranger! I am not the world's biggest hobbit fan. The elves are my camp she says firmly. Still, I do like Pippin. He is my favorite hobbit. Gildor Inglorion is however more familiar to me than even the most well known hobbit. Am I even spelling hobbit correctly? I know not. I can, however, spell Ereinion Gi-Galad, and in an instant tell you the differences among Finwe, Finarfin, Maglor, Maedhros, Eol and so many others I do love. Do not even approach Beleg of Doriath! He is my liege. | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/11/2003 |
| My Lady Scribe, With great wonder do I ponder your grand way with words. Such a wonderful recounting of the events as I have I ever seen. You have described the events with such clarity I feel as if I must be seated upon the floor at Rumil's and Orophin's side as Sam reads the letters from the Shire. Pippin's wonderful words brought such joy to the elves after such long worry for the sweet prince. I can just see Haldir's face as Pippin reports that Huan must have been a very nice dog. It pleases me so to see the smiles of all gathered. It was well that Legolas had fallen into slumber by the time Merry reported on the king's clandestine activities. I must agree that the body count is exaggerated by the presence of your beloved liege. Long have I known this fair and great elven lord and ne'er have I known him to be the half of his reputation. Yes, he is stern and williful, but not one bone in his body is cruel and unloving. Though, where his sons are concerned, the humans would be wise to take to heart his wrath, for the king loves these children of his above all. Most pleased am I to see that a positive impression is being made upon the mortals by our elven kin. Sulka is having all her illusions destroyed as to the evil intent of elves, but she is still keep in reminder that they are not to be trifled with. With great anticipation do I look forward to greeting the next installment and the arrival of the Woodland King. Until then, my Lady, those of my household do bid you safety and may the stars always shine upon your path. Your servant, The Karenator Author Reply: OK, Fair One, the holiday is over. Get thee out and review the new chapter! I do not type my fingers into bleeding puddles for the fun of it! Hist, my sweet lady, remember that, as my best bud in Arda, you are privy to knowledge that others should not yet know. Speak not yet of our newly named ones! Pray give Legolas my love and profound apologies for all the harm I have done to him in this story. Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil | |
| Lydia | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/10/2003 |
| I just about laughed my head off at this last chapter, which is really dreadful because the rest of the family is asleep and it would be horrible if they heard because I'm supposed to have gone to bed. Anyway, this was wonderful relief after how sad the previous chapters have been. Keep them coming! Author Reply: Lydia, I know you not! Please be welcome here. We are only slightly mad and you will fit right in with our humble company. STOP LURKING! It is a very bad thing to do to authors. The new one is pretty sad. Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/10/2003 |
| This was a long and moving chapter. I was very interested in Sulka's view of the elves, particularly of Haldir. I liked the line about Giluviel smiling at her for Haldir. The attitudes of Rumil and Orophin toward Haldir and one another were touching too. And I suppose I could use 'touching' as a pun, because of the way you showed the elves as willing to touch one another. I thought Pippin was really funny. He scandalized poor Sam and would have scandalized the Elves if they had been able to make sense of half of what he wrote. But Merry's letter sent a chill through all of them, as well it should. Even the Elves were sobered by the idea of Thranduil on the march. Author Reply: We try not to talk about Pippin. He is a trial to us all. But, such a sweetie in the end. We are not happy campers in the new chapter. Bring a lace handkerchief! Humble Scribe to his Majesty Thranduil | |