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| My Oaths I Will Keep by Encaitariel | 14 Review(s) |
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| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/25/2007 |
| Well, it's obvious that Beren and Gildor are not becoming friends at first sight; which makes sense, considering Gildor's Elvish foresight. I like the concept of Gildor being Finrod's foster-son. | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/25/2007 |
| Change is coming to Nargothrond in the form of the mysterious Adan. Very interesting to see the POV of the House of Finrod, particularly Gildor Inglorion. Good use of Elven language here! | |
| Alquawende | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 10/24/2007 |
| Thanks for updating so soon! The part about Meordel is sweet... I liked how Gildor and Celegorm despise each other already. Gildor now has another reason to despise the two C's. Your description of Finrod sitting on his throne is perfect! I do wish I was there to see him! *If middle earth even exists... other than in my mind of course!* Your use of elvish clearly shows that you have bothered to do research on what you are writing. Only few writers dedicate time to actually search for actual words that could have been spoken then. Also, your portrayal of Orodreth's position during the revolt is definitely different. I noticed that you have taken a more sympathetic view of him, especially when you told us that Finrod knew he was going to die and even told Gildor to get Orodreth so he could be steward in his place. Sadly, I still say that Orodreth is a traitor... Thanks! Author Reply: Yes, I am a little more sympathetic towards Orodreth than others, perhaps. I see him as more of a tragic and weak figure than an out-right traitor. Maybe it's because he is the father of Gil-Galad (my second favorite elf-king!), he can't be all bad. If you remember in the Sil, Celegorm and Curufin are pleased with Orodreth becoming the steward of Nargothrond because they see that that can more easily seize power from him than Finrod. On Elvish languages: Linguistics is a particular passion of mine (I am a Latin teacher, as well), and I find Tolkien's Elvish tongues fascinating. Unfortunately, I think that some times I only know enough to get myself into trouble! ;) Thanks for your review! -Encaitariel | |
| Alquawende | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/23/2007 |
| I am glad that you have written more! I wonder what Gildor's going to think when Finrod and the Sons of Feanor battle it out. Will we get to read his reaction to the Quest of the Silmaril? I liked the idea that Gildor is in love with his childhood playmate. It's so sweet... I'm the same Alquawende from HASA if you're wondering. Are you still writing the 'In This Far Land'? Author Reply: Hello, Alquawendë- Thanks for your review! There are three more chapters to this tale, the next two of which will be out later today. As to Gildor's reaction to the Quest: there is a little scene between him and Galadriel in Doriath which is percolating in my mind at the moment. It might materialize in the next week or so. I am glad that you like Meordel. I think that Gildor needed someone to soften his edges a bit. As Lindan says, he has that Goldë propensity for taking life too seriously, and Meordel has known him too long to let him do that! As to 'In This Far Land'- The simple answer is yes. Did you get the note I sent you through HASA? You can find my e-mail there, too, btw. Thanks, Encaitariel | |