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| Sons of Fellowship by Conquistadora | 17 Review(s) |
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| White Wolf | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/27/2003 |
| This is a wonderful chapter. It was so in-character for both Legolas and Aragorn. The scene had a calming tone to it, as two good friends speak honestly and quietly with each other. I also love the part with the merlin. It added a nice touch to the scene. Author Reply: Thanks. :) I do try to grasp each individual character, so I'm glad it came across that way. The falcon bit was a last minute touch; it seemed very Mirkwoodesque. ;) And it also seemed appropriate since in the appendices Tolkien used falcons as a metaphor for his brand of Elves. | |
| LKK | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/23/2003 |
| Very nice, Coriel. Is there going to be more? This chapter felt complete unto itself, but I would love to see more, if you're planning it. LKK Author Reply: If all goes according to plan, I should eventually have several more chapters for you, from Gondor through Rohan to Lasgalen, and maybe even to Erebor. Who knows? One step at a time . . . :) | |
| rgbj | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/22/2003 |
| I really liked that. Beautifully written and very bookverse. Tolkien did really have Legolas as the token elf didn't he? We learn so little about him compared to the hobbits and Gimli son of Gloin. If a writer wants a story about Legolas they have to make up a lot of it. I have read many essays on who Legolas really was but few agree about anything, even his hair color or his age. Some writers even don't know what group of elves he came from. Thank you for sharing this with us. Author Reply: So glad you enjoyed it. :) This story will be a canon-hugger, insomuch as that is possible, since Legolas and Gimli rather dropped off the map once they turned toward Fangorn. But that doesn't happen until several chapters later. As far as Legolas' particulars go, you may rest assured that I probably have book-verse support for everything. Why do I get the feeling that Tolkien wasn't much interested in him and his corner of Middle-earth? Hope I can have another chapter for you soon. ;) | |
| Nikara | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/22/2003 |
| I like this a lot. I have been longing to read a post ROTK story after seeing the movie and finishing reading the book for the third time. Keep it up! Author Reply: I came out of that movie on Saturday and had decided to write this before we even got home. :) After all the Legolas-teaser scenes, where he appeared but didn't really have a part (especially at the end!) I thought he needed something to bring him out of the general crowd. So, after I see the movie again and get the soundtrack, it will be easier to keep this going. It may end up being quite long, but I'm taking it one step at a time right now. :) | |
| calenore | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/22/2003 |
| :) :) New story! Yay! I'm glad Legolas doesn't resent being "forgotten" for the great Noldor lords in Gondor. He's such a good sport. And I'm certainly glad that Aragorn came forward to try to clear the road between them, saying that he doesn't want to be Legolas' lord. Author Reply: Some people just have natural humility (he must have gotten it from his mother). If everyone else wants to stare and gape at the other Lords while he is pushed to the sidelines, so be it; it doesn't change the fact for him that he helped win the war. ;) Of what concern is the public opinion to him, anyway? I tried to imagine Aragorn's position: Legolas' unquestioning obedience was convenient on the warpath, but commanding an elven prince (several centuries your elder) is a huge responsibility. For his own good, I think he would rather Legolas stand up and take care of himself for a change; something Legolas is quite able to do, but just didn't give much thought. Either way, it makes them both uncomfortable, but I think they'll be able to work it out now without any further crimps. :) | |
| sofia | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/22/2003 |
| i like how the story's comin along! i hope the next update is soon! Author Reply: I'll certainly try to keep this one from stagnating, but the longer it takes the better it should be. ;) | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/22/2003 |
| Lovely picture of this quiet character. You've captured him well. Really, what could Aragorn give him? He has no need for material wealth. Men's rewards must seem like toys. But the chance to make a forest whole again, that he could treasure! Author Reply: He does seem a difficult character to figure out, at least for his contemporaries. It always bothered me that Legolas never seemed to get the recognition that was his due (even in the appendices!), so I felt I just HAD to address it somehow. :) Just give him a patch of forest to work in and he'll be happy for a long time. How nice to have useful hobbies. ;) | |