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| Farrod a Rodwën în by Redheredh | 5 Review(s) |
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| Kitt Otter | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/1/2008 |
| This had a fast, gripping beginning; with the first line I was hooked. Oropher’s strong will and stubbornness shows throughout– about his family, Ivrellas and his commitment to hunt the werewolf. Politics of Oropher’s family is fascinating. Ivrellas’ occupation is intriguing, something that naturally seems needed because of the intense nature of Elven faer. I can see why that sort of spooked Oropher. Ivrellas is a strong character herself: a perfect match for Oropher! A very tragic end to the farmer’s family. : ( But I was happy to see Ivrellas’ skills put to work and just how important they are. It certainly is nice to see where the story following this came from. I loved the whole end scene – Hrassa in the tree, Celebrian braiding Amroth’s hair, Thranduil and Amdir’s gambling. And Celebrian’s ever unladiness. I would have guessed Celebrian would find out the rest of the story one way or another – and of course I know she does. Tsk tsk. Amdir and his wife’s last comments was too good… *g* -Kitt Author Reply: Oropher just seems like a smart but stubborn person, not a fool really but emotionally driven rather than political. Else he would have gotten along better with Gil-galad and C&G. I think it very interesting that his blood-line are not like the established royals around them, but more rooted in leadership like the original kings. I like the idea that elven faer are 'intense'! Oropher understands that great powers exist and how dangerous they can be. But, the common elf has little say over his fate, it seems. Yes, Ivrellas certainly would have to be strong and disciplined in her profession too. An end that many of quendi kind had to have suffered, I am afraid. They had become Melkor's prey rather early on. Why else would the Valar even think of uprooting them? I dd try to follow the guideline laid down that healers and such eschew the arts of killing. I think Elrond is purposely shown to have retired the sword for healing and scholarship. Similarly with Eowyn. Very pleased that you feel there is some real continuity between the two tales! *g* Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it. Someday I may get around to another tale about Amdir and his courtship. Thank you very much for letting me know you liked the story! I appreciate all the reviews! | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/31/2007 |
| I was recommended to read this and I am very glad I was. I have been off the Internet due to Real Life for awhile and I would have missed it otherwise. Oropher is great in this. “I would rather be independent, if living without you is all that my life can otherwise be. I had deemed my fortunes here at an end and was ready to go, and so I shall! They can disown me and cast me off, for all I care.” Oh, this is just so perfectly him. I feel like I am seeing the first spark of who he will eventually evolve into here. And Ivrellas is wonderful. I enjoyed seeing this early bit of their history. I see from other reviews that you are thinking about continuing this. I hope you do! Author Reply: *g* I totally sympathise with RL helping one miss out on fun stuff! And, I am incredibly flattered that someone would recommend one of my fics. Maybe, you could let whoever it was know I appreciate their kind mention to you as well? And, I am even more flattered that you like this depiction of Oropher. Thank you for saying so. I am glad you do not think Ivrellas and events too much over-the-top. I admit, it is very encouraging to hear comments. But, although I already have much of this and other tales in my head, putting my stories in writing is a noticably slow process for me. I am working on this one, but I have to beg patience on posting. Thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed the story! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/22/2007 |
| Oh glorious. I'm not surprised Oropher had his prickly edges - to be the best and yet still overlooked because of matrilineal rather than patrilineal descent is exactly the sort of thing that leads to lifelong resentment. And Ivrellas - wow! (Parallels between Aragorn and Arwen? Needing to be a king in order to win your beloved?) They both manage self-discipline and control along with the love and dedication - and are so deserving of success! Even though they are still going to have to wait a long time before it is fulfilled. And I love the end bite - Hrassa draped over a tree as he tells stories, while Celebrian attempts to cut chunks from Amroth's hair, and Thranduil and Amdir dice. It's a gorgeous extended-family moment in such a lovely setting. I hope this tale develops further! I want to know more about Oropher and Ivrellas and how they made their way through to the rule of Lasgalen. Author Reply: Oh,thank you! ;) 'prickly' I like that adjective. Well, its not so much that Oropher is the sister's son or that she is a younger sibling - as it is he is Unfaron's son and they do not care for the chief hunter as a brother. Immigrant Nando that he is... " - wow!", Hmmm, I suppose that's a good thing? (And yes, there are some parallels here. ;) You have probably noticed that to be a truly powerful lord you have to have a powerful lady who can not only back you up, but dazzle the competition.) I really worry about getting too sappy or romance-novelish or overwrought when I write about love. The family is fun to be around - when they are relaxed and on good terms with eachother. I kinda saw Hrassa like a Cheshire Cat sitting up there in that tree.*G* Well, the werewolf hunt pages were what was holding this back. I still intend to work on it. But lately, the going is slow - as is everything I have pages waiting on. If it gets done, it will become a second part to this. I have had it in the back of my mind to do Celeborn's arrival in Menegroth, where he and Oropher (and Ivrellas) meet the first time, but that is still in the earliest stages of development. I am glad you liked it and appreciate the review! | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2007 |
| OçWow! Just catching up again at an internet cafe so my reading was hurried, but I was totally hooked by by this young, eager to surge, rurla second best scion of a noble family Oropher. He is stubborn, determined, self willed and resilient, and the sitaution perfectly matches what he becomes later. I really really loved him. And his intended, her magin was powerful as well as her healing... and you managed to create an halo of etheral beauty around her. I am completely engaged by this story.... and of course by the comfortable, carefree scene that follows... I had almost forgotten Hrassa's abilities as a story teller... and this scene was simply wonderful, with the princes swinging and Thrnaduil playing dice and Hrassa watching over them from top... I cannot even begin to tell you all the things that I have liked here. Wonderful. I will go and read back and let you know! Author Reply: Thank you! You are always so kind in your comments. I'm very glad you found it entertaining. Hrassa does appreciates his listeners very much. :D | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/18/2007 |
| What an interesting view of young Oropher and the people around him! There's a magic here I haven't seen before. Ivrellas would make a fitting wife for the king of the Woodland Realm. Author Reply: Daw! What a nice surprise! I am glad you found this interesting! Not exactly a typical view, I suppose. ;) Although, I am curious what you mean by magic you have not seen before. I just don't see either party as being that ordinary and ending up where they do. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! | |