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| Elladan and Elrohir's Not So Excellent Adventure by Fiondil | 44 Review(s) |
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| Rhapsody | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 12/30/2007 |
| Dear Fiondil, I wanted to read this story for months since it was nominated for the MEFA's. To be honest, the title did it; just as Elf interrupted immediately caught my attention and I have been pointing Glorfindel-lovers to that story as much as I could. I am in the middle of reading that story, and am at one tenth perhaps and will not make it on time (I am really sorry about that, but I have it printed and can read it while watching over my toddler). Secondly, I loved your writing style the moment I reviewed Drawing Straight With Crooked Lines at HASA. Consider me a silent fan of your works who sadly enough does not have enough time to read and review as I could in the past. Now, onto this story. It had me laughing, perching on the edge of my seat, pushing back tears, feeling proud and yes, also in tears that came when Elladan broke down in the end. It is a wide range of emotions to evoke from your reader and you did it with skill. There is so much I want to say, but I am trying to safe it also a bit for the MEFA review, but I am deeply enchanted by your character Thandir (teetering on the edge of calling myself a fangirl). It must be my love for Noldo elves that might make me wanting to know more about him. I have been trying to find out if you ever considered telling his tale, if you have not done that already; can you either let me know (even if it is written where I can find it)? Reading this story was quite an adventure; a special nod towards the description of the Dwarven realm is well deserved, especially given the past of this race. I could not help to think how perhaps these Dwarven lords learnt much from either Caranthir, nay even better: from Curufin on how to work the emeralds and filling them with light. I took utter delight in how you gave Celeborn a special role and oh Amroth! That was just simply great. Another thought that came to me (ah well while we are at it), was the moment Celebrian collapsed in shock, this came awfully close in how I perceive Nerdanel's bond with her children, and I often have been wondering how Elven parents must have been balancing between life and death (think of the kinslaying at Alqualondë alone!), what a shock must that have been, a nation nearly crippled in grief and darkness, this on top of the destruction of the Trees. Oh dear, now I have plotbunnies everywhere. As if I needed more. ;c) I will cease my long rambling and thank you for writing this wonderful story. Cheers, Rhapsody the Bard Author Reply: Hi Rhapsody. Thanks for telling me how much you enjoyed this story. It was a product of a tale that I did not elaborate on in my novel "Tad Edhil a Firion" which features Elrond, Glorfindel and a 25-year-old Aragorn traveling to Mirkwood. Elrond tells this particular story to Aragorn. While I've not written a specific story about Thandir, he does appear in my story "Stirrings of Shad0w" (in fact he's pretty much taking over; you know how these elves can be *grin*). Perhaps I will be able to tell his tale someday. One of my OCs from "Elf, Interupted" who also fled Valinor under Finrod's banner wants his story told and I think the two of them would have known each other and fought together, so if I do write the story, I will most likely write about the two of them and their relationship with Finrod against the backdrop of the Wars in Beleriand. All of my stories, btw, are on Stories of Arda, so you can find them there, but I'm slowly putting some of them on other sites. I can understand not getting through "Elf, Interrupted" too quickly, but I'm glad you're reading it anyway. One of the stories I hope to write will be about the Darkening of Valinor and the psychological effects on its inhabitants after the Noldor rebel. Anyway, thank you for this lovely review. I'm glad you like my writing. | |
| Nieriel Raina | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/8/2007 |
| Well DANG, Fiondil! Not only have I MISSED this story (and the one about Erestor, Valar forbid!) but WOW! You can write a pretty HOT scene there! *fans face* I haven't seen much Elrond/Celebrian written in such a manner and I LOVE it! Okay, on to matters other than sex. *grin* I love this concept, and am thoroughly enjoying the story so far. Your take on Elladan and Elrohir is just charming, and of course, there is GLORFINDEL! Who I absolutely adore. I really enjoyed seeing Erestor in a wonderful counterbalance to Glory and not written as a stuck up snob. This is truly the Chief Councilor of Elrond. I often find Elrond written in a manner that makes me dislike him, but you have won me over with your portrayal of him, and I LOVE seeing a fic with Celebrian still alive. Anything from you is refreshing and I'm still kicking myself for missing this before. I'm glad I saw it on the MEFA site and I will be reviewing it there as well. NiRi Author Reply: Well, however you've found this story, early or late, I'm glad you have. The Erestor story should be read AFTER you've read this one as that that is properly an epilogue to this story. As for the Elrond/Celebrían scene... just goes to show that you don't actually have to be explicit to get your point across, doesn't it? *grin* I'm glad you like my portrayal of Elrond, Glorfindel and Eretor. And naturally Celebrían would have to be alive as she never dies. I think you mean "with Celebrían still in Imladris". *grin* Anyway, I'm glad you are enjoying the story and I look forward to reading your MEFA review as well. Thanks. | |
| Beruthiels Cat | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 6/14/2007 |
| Wonderful story! (my second read-through, lol) Something jumps out from this that is intriguing me to no end...it's Thandir's statement about Elrohir never speaking of his experience at the pool except to another person except one; "and need shall drive him". Is this something you have revealed elsewhere, or is it something yet to happen? Celeborn's power revealed later on is also a special treat-he rarely gets such well-deserved attention! BC Author Reply: Thandir's statement, which is prophetic, has not been revealed in any other story, and perhaps will not be revealed. That depends on the muse. But it would be interesting to see that prophecy played out and who the one person is whom he will reveal the location of the pool. I don't think Celeborn gets as much credit or attention as he deserves. Even Tolkien wasn't too forthcoming. I was happy to show the power of this particular elf (we only ever see Galadriel's power in LOTR) who is kin to Elu Thingol and walked under the trees of Region with Elu's Maia queen. He had to have learned something of Power from them. | |
| MithLuin | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 2/20/2007 |
| It was great to see so much of the early Third Age, when Moria was still a thriving dwarf-city, and Amroth still lived, and there was no Mirkwood...it really was a wonderful time, and I was continually surprised by how you showed this to us, even though I already 'knew' it. And, of course, the antics of the twins were great - they tried so hard.... Author Reply: Yes, as I was writing and researching this story, I came to realized just how much history there was where there was peace and prosperity before all the bad things began to happen: Moria, Mirkwood, Smaug, etc. I think this story helps put all of that in perspective. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/13/2006 |
| I hope the elves manage to rescue the silent wood and win over the trees. And I still reckon Elrond should be grateful to Erestor for his foresight! I enjoyed the story - and look forward to another one soon. Author Reply: Thanks, Bodkin. I'm glad you've enjoyed this story and I appreciate your comments and that you are looking forward to more stories from my pen. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 11/13/2006 |
| Well - thank goodness! Thandir really showed Elladan the advantage that experience offers in desperate situations - and he did a good job in making sure that Elrohir survived until the cavalry arrived. And Celeborn! What power and glory! While I think Erestor should be rewarded for realising that keeping the twins in sight was the only really sensible way of making sure they were all right! After all, it was his rescue squad that was there at the key moment. Really - embarrassing as it is to be rescued, the alternative would have been so much worse! Author Reply: I will be writing a companion piece to this story, a one-chapter "sequel", describing what happened to Erestor after Elrond returned to Imladris. With Celeborn, I wanted to show that he was no less a force to be reckoned with than his beloved Galadriel. I'm glad you liked that scene. | |
| Idril Celebrindal | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 11/10/2006 |
| I had a bit of a shock also, I didn't even think of Erestor setting the tail instead of Elrond. You got me there! I enjoyed the whole tunic inclusion also. Author Reply: I was laughing at all the reviews that mentioned what a good idea Elrond had setting the scouts on his sons' trail. All the clues were there but so were the red herrings. I thought the tunics were a nice touch, too. | |
| Idril Celebrindal | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/10/2006 |
| Wonderful! I would like to know what happens to Erestor also! Author Reply: Well, there may be a follow-up on what happens (or doesn't happen) to Erestor, perhaps an epilogue to the epilogue but there are no guarantees. This story was about the twins. But knowing Elrond I suspect that Erestor won't be too severely punished, and may even be rewarded. | |
| vampfan30 | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/10/2006 |
| what- that's the END ???? waita minute.... what happens to Erestor? I am worried over his apparent lack of safety since Elrond wants to flay him alive , Glorfindel & the twins want to watch.....feel my worry here????? Author Reply: Ah, do you really think Elrond would do anything really bad to his friend? I may end up writing something about it just to wrap things up... or not! I may just let my readers fill in the blanks for themselves, instead. I hope, though, that you nevertheless enjoyed the story. Thanks for reviewing. | |
| Calenlass Greenleaf | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/10/2006 |
| A great ending. I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. Author Reply: Glad you enjoyed this story Calenlass. Thanks for reading and commenting. | |