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| A First Encounter by White Wolf | 8 Review(s) |
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| Dae the Shadow | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/14/2008 |
| Wonderful story! I think for Legolas' family this experience was both sweet and bitter. Anyway, I really like your description of the child. He's so creative, determined and had already developed a love for his people. | |
| mistry89 | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/7/2007 |
| Bless him for trying :) Thank you! Author Reply: Yes, he has a strong sense of duty, even at his age. You are welcome. | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/29/2007 |
| Oh, my! That was quite a last second rescue! You had me seeing the spider in front of me, right along with your terrified little elfling. You had me rather involved with what the little lad was thinking and feeling. I hope you will write more about him and his brave big brother. Such as, perhaps, does the brother lead the defense of their home when Legolas joins the Fellowship? You have created possibilities for more stories. Author Reply: Thank goodness for clever big brothers, who can track down sneaky little brothrs.. It's really nice to hear that my imagery puts a reader right there. I like Talias, so I may just have to include him in some future stories, whenever I can find the time. | |
| demeter d | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/29/2007 |
| I always enjoy reading stories which attempt to create details for Legolas's family. Tolkien said so little about anyone else besides he and his father. Which, of course, leaves a huge landscape in which to "play". For a previously sheltered wood elf to grow up to be the elf who fit in so well with people from many races and lands, he must indeed have been as precocious as you have written him. The last line gives this chapter an especially chilling note, he is headed South, directly into harms way! Author Reply: I enjoy reading those kinds of stories, too, as well as writing them. Yes, Tolkien's lack of background for Legolas leaves the door wide open for fanfic writers, even though that lack of details is very frustrating. I think he had to be precocious for the very reason you name. His friendly personality played a big part, too. That little elfling is definitely headed into danger. | |
| Agape4Gondor | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/28/2007 |
| This was a nice little tale. Thank you for sharing it. Author Reply: I'm glad you liked it. You are welcome. I was happy to share. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/28/2007 |
| I love the protective older brother. Don't giant spiders creep you out? I can't even imagine how horrible that would be. Author Reply: I've always loved the idea of older brother(s) for Legolas, which is one reason I love Eilian and Ithilden. I got a shiver just writing a description of those spiders, so yes, they creep me out big time. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 3/28/2007 |
| Actually, he did quite well, and both Thranduil and Talias have reason to be proud of him at the same time they have reason to give him a VERY long talking-to. Did anyone think to retrieve his knife from beneath the spider? Author Reply: I also think he did well, considering. I would probably have lost it when the spider first showed up. I have a feeling Legolas will definitely get a very stern lecture once the 's scare from the situation is over. I imagine the warriors that clean up the spider's carcass will retrieve Legolas's little sword. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/21/2007 |
| A determined one, even as a small child, obviously. Now, to see what he does when he really encounters the giant spiders. Author Reply: Yes, our dear elf had an early start in that department. You will be seeing his reactions before too long. | |