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| The Wars of the Valar by Fiondil | 12 Review(s) |
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| Nieriel Raina | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/17/2007 |
| Sorry, I've been lurking and not reviewing. My brother died unexpectedly, and like has just been rather busy. But I am reading the new chapters of EI (and loving every one) and this story is just amazing! I've never had an interest in astronomy or physics but the way you look at the Valar just blows me away. And I am loving seeing Námo as young! Very nice. Thank you for sharing! NiRi Author Reply: As the Irish would say, "I am sorry for your loss". I hope that reading my stories during this time gave you a place to retreat from the harsh realities of life, if only for an hour or two. I have always had a fascination with astronomy and physics but didn't have the mathematical ability to be able to pursue it as a career. *sigh* So, I'm an armchair astronomer. I am trying to keep the physics and the astronomy as realistic as possible, though I reserve the right as a writer of fantasy to rewrite the laws of physics to suit myself and the storyline. *grin* By the time we meet the Valar in the Silmarillion, eons have passed (according to the Ainulindalë) since the Valar first entered Eä. As created beings, the Valar would have matured over time just like the rest of us. There had to have been a time when they were "young" and inexperienced about things. Even in the Timeless Halls Eru waited for a time before assembling the Ainur together to Sing the Song of Creation, allowing them first to explore their "universe". Thank you for taking the time to send me a review. I appreciate it. | |
| Firimar | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/17/2007 |
| I love this series! The science is wonderful. While the Valar are looking for the 10th spatial dimension, I wonder if they'll stumble upon the brane containing our universe? It may also be fun if they create and impose relativity to somehow constrain Melkor... Please keep up the series if you get a chance! Author Reply: I won't get that heavy into the physics, mainly because I have only the vaguest notions about string theory and branes, etc. I am aware that our scientists believe there are ten spatial dimensions and one temporal dimension to our universe. I always thought that when Eru changed the shape of Middle-earth at the time of the invasion of Aman by Ar-Pharazon, that Middle-earth had always been round, and that when Valinor was removed, it was shifted into another dimension rather than physically pulled off the planet. It occupies the same "space" on the same planet but it exists in a different plane of reality or dimension. When the elves sail the "Straight Road" they are merely shifting through dimensions. With only three spatial dimensions being used by us, that leaves seven to spare. I'm sure Eru knew what he was doing when he created the universe with that many dimensions. And it mythologically explains the "realm of hidden things". I have every intention of continuing this series, never fear! | |