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Elf, Interrupted: Book Two: Glorfindel's Quest by Fiondil	6 Review(s)
Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 109 on 4/4/2010
Methinks holding one day of the council in Námo's house should be the absolutely last resort; somehow I don't think the delegates would appreciate the reception the maze is causing. Save maybe they send only the troublemakers there to talk their objections out ;-) Though the room where they were led to sounds lovely. Oh, there's a council of the Reborn on Tol Eressëa? That makes sense, I think; they can help each other better than others can, making sure the newly Reborn aren't left alone with their problems. It's a good idea, and I think Finrod and the kings might make use of them. They are thinking a bit more 'global' and less fixed on their own community than most of the Once-born, I believe. Author Reply: I'm sure that Námo's suggestion was made in jest and none of the Valar take his suggestion seriously, but you never know with that one. He might decided certain elves need... er... remedial training. grin The Reborn have a completely different outlook that is less parochial than those of the Once-born who still see things in terms of an individual's clan. The Reborn are less into clanship; having died puts an entirely different spin on the subject and 'Reborn' is the only affiliation that now makes any sense to them.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 109 on 4/2/2010
I am very pleased that Manwe spoke in Sindarin--it was both polite and politic, and a marked reminder to the Amaneldi that these are to be treated with respect, and that Sindarin is a viable language with its own history and place within the world. Excellent! And somehow I find the idea of the Valar doing research on these to be--well, not exactly ominous, but curious! Author Reply: I'm sure the Tol Eressëans were shocked to hear the Elder King speaking Sindarin but it must havve also endeared him to them and helped them to see the Valar in a more positive light, which I'm sure was part of Manwë's plan. grin

Tari	Reviewed Chapter: 109 on 3/31/2010
Forming a council of the Reborn was an excellent idea. Who would be better able to help in the healing process than one who has had the same experiences? Also, merging their council with that of the Once-Born sounds like a very good idea to me. A lot more understanding between the two groups is vital. Author Reply: I'm glad you like the idea of a Council of the Reborn. To tell you the truth, until it was mentioned, even I didn't know it existed. LOL Hopefully, when the Once-born become aware of this hidden council they will see that their existence could well be the saving of them all.

ellie	Reviewed Chapter: 109 on 3/29/2010
ya know, the reborn have soooo gotten their act together for a bunch of disoriented folk who have problmes discerning between past and present, they see more clearly than those who are Once born. Wow! love their council with it's sort of group therapy and every one looking out for each other. That will coem as a shock to the others indeed! I so can't wait! I'm sure I"ve commented about this before but have forgotten your response as it was a year or so or more ago. The labyrinth which those entering Namo's domain must traverse - woudl you say that it is a spiritual journey designedto celanse the spirit and perhaps the psyche like symbolic walkings of labyrinths today a a sort of mini spiritual journey? Love the stones and their significance in healig and centered well being. cool. Author Reply: The Reborn do have a unique slant on things and their experiences have forced them to recognize certain truths to which the Once-born remain blind. In response to your question concerning the labyrinth, I confess that I love them and mazes. I've been in mazes, including the one in Hampton Court, but I've never had the privilege of walking any of those church labyrinths that have become so popular in certain spiritual circles. It is indeed a type of spiritual journey designed to not only cleanse the spirit and psyche but to still the mind, as Sador discovered. And I also have to confess that I borrowed the idea of Námo's labyrinth acting as a portal from Zelazny's 'Amber' series. I'm glad you love the stones and their significance. I imagine the colors are quite pleasing to the eye in that particular combination as well.

Sunny	Reviewed Chapter: 109 on 3/29/2010
Hooo – conspiracies!! rubs hands gleefully Actually, it makes sense that when the Reborn do not find understanding or support among friends and family, they will seek it elsewhere. And where better than among others who have experienced the same kind of things? And when they have started to come together and compare notes, they would soon have realized the one thing they had in common was that lack of understanding and support, even among those with otherwise loving families. And for those who were alone, it would have been even worse. So it might not have been long for enterprising Reborn ellyn and ellyth to start actively looking for those who might need a bit of help. It seems to me that the Reborn has that one thing (being Reborn) that is likely to trump tribal affiliation, political allegiance, class and whatnot. So this Reborn Council that suddenly has popped up, while it is a surprise, it is not _surprising_, if you know what I mean. I suspect that when certain members of the official councils of Tol Eressëa learn about the Reborn Council, they are going to keel over from apoplexy. Or they would have if elves did that sort of thing. ;-) Author Reply: The Reborn do have a unique characteristic that the Once-born do not have, namely, they seem to identify themselves as Reborn first and then worry about tribal affliations, etc. later. This is one gift of the Reborn to the Once-born that is needed and they will most likely be a model for the rest of them. At least it is hoped that the Once-born will see the virtue of their outlook on life and imitate it.

6336	Reviewed Chapter: 109 on 3/29/2010
Well the Council of the Re-born should get Galdwhen's knickers in a twist when she finds out about it! It makes sense though, self help groups always are more beneficial to those they serve, having been there and done that, they know where they are coming from and what the type of problems are. Having the Council spread to Aman will be of help, maybe they can rework the treatment plans at Lorien and, finally, write a book on the Care and Feeding of the Re-born! Hope the information Namo and the other Valar get from examining Sador and Company is of help to explain Glorfindel's psychic breaks. Thanks for the speedy update, Lynda Author Reply: I'm sure many people, both on Tol Eressëa and in Aman, are going to be quite surprised to learn of this Council of the Reborn. grin It should be interesting to see how various groups of people react. We'll see in the next chapter what, if anything, the Valar learn from the three Reborn.

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