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| Of Elves and Men by Eruanneth_Luin | 23 Review(s) |
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| Miss Cara Holms | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 1/18/2018 |
| I cannot fathom the raw emotion you have captured in this story. The words, the unadulterated love between Aegnor and Andreth. I love the Finarfin sons racing eachother. Baby Andreth siezing Aegnors hair capturing his heart instantly. And that cherished memory of mesmerised curiousity in each others eyes when first they noticed each other. Your expressions of love and affection are so poetic and beautiful you lose me every time I read this story. Try as I and all others might. I will never read or write this story the way you have. It is exactly how the tale of Aegnor and Andreth would be told and how I would like to know it. | |
| Artelemnar Fëanestar | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/7/2017 |
| That was beautiful. I have no other words for it. I can't imagine what losing Bëor would've felt like to Finrod. There are many characters in the Silmarillion that I love, but Finrod will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for writing this :) | |
| artanisnerwen | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 4/19/2015 |
| I really enjoyed reading this fic. It is so sad shipping a pairing who only appear in HoME, and have such a disapointing end, because there are so few fics (and even less in canon) and they are just so sad, dying stubbornly alone. It was so nice reading a fic about them which I both liked the writting of and where they get the ending they should. I have no idea if you will get this, given how long ago it was you last put something on here, but thanks for writting this, and I would totally love it if you wrote any more of them together. | |
| Alquawende | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 10/6/2007 |
| Ellie had advised me to read this, and I did. I love it. YOu have clearly shown your knowledge of the Athrabeth. I am also glad that someone has added to the archives about the House of Finarfin. I always went with the thought that Andreth died and Aegnor remained in Mandos tell Dagor Dagorath which is also canon, but I prefer your version. There is a happy ending, but it also is sad when Andreth dies. Few people have written of Aegnor and Andreth and I do say that you have done them justice. I enjoyed reading about Bregor's transformation. It was very detailed. In the first few chapters I never thought about Aegnor meeting Andreth when she was a child and becoming her protector. It certainly gives more reason for their relationship to be even more tragic than it already is. Fans always say that Luthien and Beren's relationship was the first all the time, but they forget Aegnor and Andreth. Another plus for them is that this is the only one where the male elf falls in love with the mortal maid. Thanks again for writing such a wonderful story! Author Reply: This tale has haunted me for years, but until my elusive muse, Daeron, consented to reveal some interesting details, I had no idea how to share my yearning to explore the heartbreaking tale of Aegnor and Andreth. Since elves are not drawn to the fëa rather than the hröa and even then are in no hurry, his acquaintance with Andreth, babe, child, youth and young woman merely indicates, for him, a natural progression. Then too, elves and men worked in close alliance during those perilous times with a strong likelihood of frequent visits. Like most tales of extraordinary relationships, there is hardly ever a “happily-ever-after” ending. Like Beren and Luthien, this remarkable pair experienced a period of great and unique blessings after enduring seemingly endless grief, but were fated alike to a “high doom”. We cannot expect to attempt to alter our Eru-given natures without dire consequences. Most people side with Andreth and feel that Aegnor should have acquiesced simply to meet her wants, regardless of the eternal agony he would have suffered when she died. Alassiel asked me for the details of Beren's transformation, so I must thank her for the thought. Thank you for the wonderful review, Alquawende. It is a joy to know that the effort was not in vain. | |
| Nariel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/26/2007 |
| It's nice to see Finrod so happy now compared to the previous chapter. Well, if he wanted children couldn't he just marry some elven maid in Middle Earth? There are no rules against that if the feelings are the same. I'm just saying this not to be mean, but the sentence you wrote about Finrod and Amarie just sounded as though Finrod liked her for breeding purposes only... Can you answer that please? Sorry, but that just popped out at me. I like how Aegnor is to be the protector of Andreth. Since I have already read the story my whole review will be here though. What I have enjoyed about your story for one thing is that it is about Aegnor and Andreth. There are not many stories about them on the net so it is also nice to find authors who are familiar with the HOME series. To be honest this is actually one of my favorite Tolkien pairings. Yeeeeesssss!!!!! Is it not sad that their love was never fulfilled? I liked them also because this one is the only one with a male elf in love with a mortal maid. To think if they had wed and Aegnor was not afraid of the future... A lot would have been different. Maybe Beren might have been given the immortal life that Tuor was given(for being the second elf/man marriage -at least that's my opinion). Hey, I would like to see more stories involving the House of Finarfin if you can because I really like how you have writtten them. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Namarie... Author Reply: “Well, if he wanted children couldn't he just marry some elven maid in Middle Earth? There are no rules against that if the feelings are the same. I'm just saying this not to be mean, but the sentence you wrote about Finrod and Amarie just sounded as though Finrod liked her for breeding purposes only...” First of all, elves are not simply pretty humans. Their whole concept of love, marriage and child-rearing are far removed from our perceptions of these events. Ilúvatar created them differently. When elves marry it is not simply to have someone with whom to share marital relations and children. It is more of the fëa (spirit) than the hróa (body) and they are not fickle, changeable beings. An elf would be appalled to be informed that they might even consider bonding with a life mate only for breeding purposes. That is a human misconception of elven relationships. You seem to have only read the first and second chapters, Nariel; there are a total of eight (8). You might find the rest of the tale interesting, as it depicts many instances of the vast differences between Elves and Men. Thank you for the review, and happy reading. | |
| Nariel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/26/2007 |
| I do enjoy how well you have described Finrod's emotions at Beor's death. It is so moving and tragic... Poor Finrod... He has found the sorrow of mortals, but just kept trying to convince himself his friend was going to live. Namarie... Author Reply: Thank you for your review, Nariel, This chapter focused on the unfathomable topic, for elves, of death caused by the aging process among speaking peoples. We cannot think easily of the passing of our loved ones though we are all too familiar with our own mortality. It would have been even more difficult for the immortal elves to conceive of so abbreviated a lifespan. | |
| ellie | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 4/27/2007 |
| This was so exquisitely beautiful. It will be difficult to read any one else's take on this tale for you have just completed it in the most wonderful way possible. Loved the guests getting wet, too cute! I'd say more but it's hard to type when one is crying. Utterly beautiful and so very well done! Author Reply: One of the resaons I wrote this tale is that I had read other versions and found them unsatisfying at best. You never can tell what will occur when Valar and Maiar are included among the guests. Ossë's arrival caught me quite surprise, too. Here I thought it would be such a solemn event. :) It was also very difficult to write when crying. Tears tend to blur one's view of the computer screen, and they are not the best cleaning agent for the keyboard. I thank you, Ellie, for taking the time not only to read, but to review. It means a lot to know you have done a credible job with an unusual situation. A am well satisfied that now the tale of Aegnor and Andreth has been told with compassion and a deeper understanding from the dual perspectives. | |
| Elflingimp | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 4/27/2007 |
| Not until the ending of Arda is a line I think that gives hope that at least they will be reunited,I want to tell you that was the lovelyest story I have read in a long time(yes I cried at the end) I wonder what it will be like if they ever are reunited but that is another story is'nt it? Author Reply: Yes, that would be another story! Aegnor and Andreth are shining examples of enduring, selfless love. Though both struggled, in differetn ways, with the frustration of singleness, neither would forgo the commitment to one another. We have much to learn from such steadfast faithfulness. It gives hope that they will again be joined together. I am glad you enjoyed the story, Elflingimp. It is what encourages authors to write in the first place. | |
| ellie | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/26/2007 |
| Exquisite! I love the differences between elf and mortal which you bring out so beautifully. The bewilderment of Aegnor is most amusing to behold. The descriptions of the impact of the pregnancy and birthing on him was fascinating. This is such a great story and it gets deeper and better with each chapter. Well done! Author Reply: One cannot truly appreciate the differences between the two races unless you can watch them interact. This was a fascinating time for me as well, as I pictured them in various situations. Mostly I was a surprised and amused as any reader, often not knowing where the trail led, but eagerly following them through the exploration of their distinctive cultural and physical peculiarities. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 4/25/2007 |
| I rejoice you have shown us that they were not denied that love forever, but were granted this grace. Not many mortals have touched Tol Eressea, but it has hosted a few who needed that grace. Author Reply: This particular Elf and Woman were singled out by Tolkien to show the distance between the races. There was an added warning that such that would enter into marriage would have difficulties unknown to those who trod not that path. It seemed fitting that having remained true beyond death, they be given a blessing of unique to them alone. Thank you for the review, Larner and I hope you enjoy the rest of the tale. | |