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| The Warrior by daw the minstrel | 16 Review(s) |
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| pipinheart | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 10/12/2005 |
| It must be hard being the Kings son... Thranduil wants Eilian to apoligize and I don't blame him for not wanting too... And Annael accidently let it slip that Legolas lost sight of the Spider that didn't go over too well...And Poor ithilden stuck in the middle wanting a report when his own father didn't tell him about his own sons mishap... | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/23/2003 |
| P.S. When I saw your (correct) use of "wroth", the strange thought that popped into my mind was: "Oh, I wouldn't want any of those... you have to wax them all the time, like polishing silver. Too much work!" Author Reply: "Wroth" is an excellent word! I love it, along with "roiled," which I just used in chapter 8. I am a person who has spent most of her life with her nose in a book, so I have a strange vocabulary and can't always tell what words other folks will blink at and offer to polish. | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/23/2003 |
| You know that you have a seriously warped sense of divine retribution, don't you? ;-) This seems to be one of the major themes in your stories... So Ithilden thinks it's good to withhold information from Thranduil, but doesn't feel the same when HIS son is involved? Hee, hee, hee... (Poor guy! *I* certainly wouldn't want to report directly to Thranduil!) Poor Annael, I'll bet he learns not to chatter away when he's speaking about Legolas to Thranduil! Oh, and Thranny is being so controlling with Eilian... Wonder what will happen when he realizes Eilian didn't send the apology by return messenger... I bet the spit will hit the fan! Glad I will be there only vicariously, via your notable writing talents... Very nice chapter, Daw, as usual! I SO enjoy your stories... Thank you! - Barbara Author Reply: Poetic justice is just so much fun to write. I wish I could visit it on everyone around me too. Reporting directly to Thranduil on a daily (hourly?) basis would make anyone crazy and Ithilden tends to be a little overly serious to start with. His wife and son are good for him. I love Annael. He is such a sweetie. He's one of the best things that ever happened to Legolas as a child. | |
| caz - baz | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/22/2003 |
| i'm on the internet. but it's at dad's so i've had to download the whole story onto word and read it later. dad doesn't like me on the internet when he's paying the phone bills. that's probably why he still hasn't got round to installing it onto our computer. aww well something to read while i'm on the plane, going to France skiing. yay. i love skiing. well have a happy christmas and a great new year as i probably wont be on the internet again till next year. that sounds so far away when it's really so close. Author Reply: Have a good time, caz-baz. I hope you enjoy the story on the plane. I wish I were skiing in France, but I'm going to warm places for a while too, so that will be nice. | |
| Lera | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/21/2003 |
| Man. Bad day, huh, Thranduil? I think he needs to take up a soothing hobby like golf. Although, maybe that's why he goes on those afternoon rides. Not that this afternoon ride was particularly soothing. Having to jump in the water to rescue your disobedient grandson is probably not very fun. I think it then stressed him completely out for the rest of the day. I loved seeing Annael's thoughts on everything. As much as I love the royal family, sometimes it's refreshing to get someone else's point of view. But then, poor guy, puts his foot right into his sweet mouth. I can see him kicking himself right now. And then Ithildien gets to deal with it. Seems like Ithildien gets to deal with everything. I agree with Todith. I would not want his job for gold. The paralells of Thranduil not being told about Legolas, and then Ithildien not being told about Sinnarn were fun. It might be good for Thranduil to hear that Ithildien doesn't appreciate it anymore than he does. But maybe only after he destresses a little and Ithildien needs to realize he needs to be more patient with his father if he's going to react the same way. Eilien, Eilien, Eilien. That poor messenger. If I were him, I'd make sure I had an escape route planned! I wish Thranduil had explained that the settlement leaders had seen Eilien as the King's son, and not a regular elf offering an oppinion. Eilien might have responded differently. Maybe. He can be kind of a brat. More so than Legolas sometimes I think. But we'll love him anyway. I like that about your characters. Even though you've admitted you adore them, you don't make them perfect. Although they're basically good at heart, they make mistakes and generally learn and grow from them. Good boys. Great chapter as usual. Author Reply: This was the first time I ever used Annael's point of view and I really enjoyed doing it. Having him for a friend has been good for Legolas, even if he did let the cat out of the bag here. And you're right, it does seem like Ithilden gets to deal with everything. He's so competent that he does a good job, but it must get to him sometimes. And I had to laugh to myself over the poor messenger. I can imagine him taking his time about getting home. I wouldn't be eager to tell Thranduil that Eilian says he's too busy right now to do as he's told. I love flawed characters. They make writing so interesting. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/20/2003 |
| I think I need a full report from Alfirin. :D I hope something actually happens to make Thranduil forget how angry he is (and is going to be) at Eilian. Poor Eilian. He doesn't see anything wrong in what he said, and there really wasn't - except that people would look at him as being an 'official' representative of the king. He is not, but he is the King's son. Of course, if Thranduil would actually explain that to Eilian instead of just being demanding.......well, stubborn prideful elves. Still love them. I hope Ithilden is careful how he points out the irony and paralells of the situation to his father! Looking forward to that. And Beliond.....I'd hate to be him too - if Thranduil didn't hear about Legaols from his keeper.....LOL. Poor Thranduil. He is in for a rough time :D Author Reply: I thought it was funny that Ithilden referred to Alfirin's account as a "report." He's been a warrior too long! Eilian has a while yet before he has to go home and explain himself to his father. He may find that it's harder to thumb his nose at Thranduil when they're in the same room. | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/20/2003 |
| Well, things aren’t going well for Thranduil, are they?! I wonder is there anyone he’s not upset with. I feel sorry for Eilian. So, he probably should have kept his opinion to himself, but he wasn’t particularly rude. He was more misfortunate, really, that it was to Solith that he spoke. I don’t like to accuse anyone… but it wouldn’t surprise me if Solith’s version became embellished a little and that’s why the other settlement elves are all in a bother about it. I can understand Thranduil’s frustration but if I were Eilian I’d actually be pretty offended at Thranduil’s presumption of his rudeness and interference. I’d hate to be the messenger who has to return without a reply from Eilian, but no reply is probably better than any he might feel like making! Ah, so it’s Orcs the Dwarves saw. That certainly isn’t going to help Thranduil’s temper. Actually, it’s quite interesting that he seemed more troubled that the Dwarves didn’t tell the elves than by the presence of the Orcs in his realm. I think he’s one elf who really needs a holiday. Things are getting to him too much. He does seem to be laying too much blame at Eilian’s feet for a situation that is really no worse than it was in the first place anyway, and his anger at Ithilden for not telling him what happened with Legolas and the spider was a little misplaced as well. I mean, obviously as a father he is concerned about Legolas’ well-being and as king he is afraid that a new warrior was put into a dangerous situation for which he was unprepared but he seemed even more put out by the fact that it was kept from him, not even by Legolas but by Ithilden. Logically he must know that personal reports about individual warriors are unusual, he just seems so stressed. I thought it was fascinating to see him like this – normally he seems to manage fairly well to separate events but things seem to be getting on top of poor Thranduil here. It was such a realistic portrayal of someone who is feeling so much pressure that everything is irritating him. I really liked the piece with Annael. Couldn’t you just cringe when he accidentally told Thranduil about Legolas! I thought it was lovely, though, that Thranduil always speaks to him and sends his wishes to his mother. It must be really strange for Annael to stand guard at the palace where he used to play as an elfling. I loved his thoughts about the royal family. In some ways it must be almost as difficult for him as for Thranduil’s sons to separate the king’s different personas. Legolas is really lucky to have Annael as a friend as he really seems to understand the difficulties and pressures of being a son of the king. It’s nice for Annael too that it helps him appreciate more his own family life. Oh, and his poor mother – I hope for her sake Annael and Beliniel do announce their betrothal soon and give her a little happiness again. Ithilden isn’t having a much better time than his father! He and Thranduil seem to be arguing more of late. Maybe it’s since he became a father himself. For what it’s worth, I do think Thranduil was right not to tell Ithilden about Sinnarn – he would have completely undermined Alfirin if he did that. I’d love to be there if Ithilden tried pointing out any irony to Thranduil, though! Oh, and I thought the last image was hilarious – I can just imagine the startled elves in the pool when not only the fully-dressed king but a female of all things suddenly came wading anxiously into their midst! And I doubt somehow that Alfirin would be the slightest bit embarrassed…! Great character chapter, daw!:) Author Reply: You're very clever about judging Solith's version of events, Dot! I'm afraid Thrandiul doesn't always give Eilian the benefit of the doubt. And I tried to picture the poor messenger having to go back and tell Thranduil that Eilian had blown him off. It made me laugh. I have been wondering what it would have been like for Thranduil's sons to stand palace guard duty when they first became warriors. Presumably they had to, although Legolas seems to have escaped. That would really have been odd! I think that Ithilden argues more with Thranduil as he gains the confidence to express his own views when they differ from his father's. But they basically respect one another. I can't imagine them really dividing over anything. Alfirin is a person whose focus is always on what she thinks is most important. I suspect that her reaction to the naked elves would be to want them to get out of her way, please. | |
| Jebb | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/20/2003 |
| Oh poor Thranduil with three difficult children to deal with! Eilian is only storing up trouble by refusing to apologise. Does Thrnadui l know how like his Adar his middle son is? Then Legolas is in trouble because Annael inadvertantly lets the spider out of the bag and no doubt Legolaswill blame his minder for telling Ada and just as they were coming to sme sort of an understanding Then Ithilden keeping news quiet although the same could be said for Thranduil I wonder if he will appreciate being reminded of that? This was a lovely chapter and the more of your Thranduil I read the more I fall under his spell thank you Author Reply: That's a good point about how much Eilian resembles Thranduil! Thranduil is probably less impulsive now, but he's had thousands of years to settle down. I wonder what he was like at 110 or so. Oropher probably tore his hair out. I suspect Thranduil will not at all appreciate being reminded that he withheld news too. But I think he's reasonably fair when he's not being provoked. I'm glad you like him. I, personally, wouldn't want to live with him. | |
| Camp6311 | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/20/2003 |
| So that's what Eilian did to get himself in hotwater, dumb,dumb,dumb on his part. Now, not only is his father angry, but his king as well. And he was doing so well. Thranduil seems a bit short tempered of late, a touch of empty nest syndrome perhaps. Author Reply: Thranduil's children are aggravating him no end and he has those settlers to deal with too. But yes, an empty nest probably has made him a little blue. Poor guy. Eilian will eventually have to go home and then we'll see what happens. Blowing off his father is probably not so easy when he's in the same room. | |
| bryn | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 12/20/2003 |
| Please do not kill off Eilian. I would cry; I really would. Sinnarn is not a replacement for him, either. Speaking of, I do like that little monster... I've noticed Ithilden is getting a lot of time in the limelight as of late. He feels as familiar as the rest of Legolas' family now. He strikes me as the one most similar to Thranduil, though I can't help but wonder if age and circumstance had something to do with it. He's rather a, well, stiff, but I'm very curious as to what he was like as a child. He content to let those questions remain unanswered though. Somewhere, a Vala is watching Sinnarn's gradual change to mini-Eilian and Ithilden's ensuing dismay, and laughing. ;) Author Reply: I found it was easier to write about Ithilden once I married him off and especially once I gave him Sinnarn. There were more things that could happen. He is kind of stiff though. I have been considering writing stories about the childhoods of Ithilden and Eilian, but I don't want to wander too far into the OC territory. Of course Thranduil would be there. I thought I could do is as stories that Thranduil tells Legolas though, sort of like Nilmandra tells tales of the First and Second Ages in her History Lesson stories. | |