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Beginnings  by Fiondil 18 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/16/2008
Quite a story, and now we know the history of the one for whom Aragorn's mother was named? Not perhaps the most propicious of omens.

And thanks for the translation for Nimmeril. I will have to remember that!

Author Reply: Actually, I made an error in that. The elleth's mame was always Nimmeril, but for some reason I had a memory lapse and threw in Gilraen's name instead. I thought I had made the change in all places. I'll have to go back and check. Glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for reviewing.

EdlynReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/16/2008
Goodness, meldonya, Erestor certainly has self-esteem problems doesn't he? I can just see him there behind the potted fern looking wistful. Too bad the object of his would be affections is such a... ahem... No I won't use such language on a public forum.

I did find it a bit funny that Erestor had seemed slightly affronted and surprised to find out that Lindorillë was the daughter of a baker in the previous chapter and then to see him agonising over the fact that he is the son of a guard and a kitchen maid in this one. Of course, it's amazing what several millenia's experience will do to your reactions to things, isn't it?

Glorfindel was wonderful here. Well, he's wonderful all the time in my opinion but here he's at his best, lending an ear, giving advice and helping out someone who's having a hard time. I'm sure that he noticed the parallels in the way Erestor feels about being Pervoredhel admist Gil-galad's court and the way he felt being not only Reborn but an exilic Noldor in Aman.

Of course, Erestor needs to learn (at this point in time at least) to watch what he's saying and not let his feelings run away with his tongue. If someone other than Glorfindel had heard him say that Gil-galad only knew or cared about him because Erestor's father had saved his life, it could have caused him a lot of trouble.

Good for Glorfindel for jumping on Erestor's self-denigration. And yes, it would have been rather hypocritical of Turgon and his people to have been prejudiced towards someone in Erestor's situation, wouldn't it? What's a bit a Noldo-sindarin inter-relations when the King's daughter is wed to a Mortal after all?

Lovely touch with Glorfindel's comment about Sador marrying a Vanyar lady. What's her name BTW or do I have to wait until you get done iwth Elf, Interrupted Part Deux to find out? And him telling Erestor of Sador's acceptance in Aman was very nice, too.

"I don’t know about you, but I recognize an order when I hear one." Snicker! I hope that Erestor and Lindorillë are able to become friends if not more. At least Lindorillë is not a vapid, spoiled prejudiced airhead like Nimmeril was!

And why do I get a feeling htat Finrod has an inner matchmaker that he has to indulge periodically?

This is going to be so much fun to read...I assume that Erestor is going to have more stories to tell the royal family and others about Glorfindel... I hope there will be.

Take care and enjoy your break from teaching!

Edlyn


Author Reply: Well, I'm sure there were several Noldo-Sinda pairings in Beleriand, and they were probably more accepted in some places rather than others. Erestor seems to have been in a place where the Noldor clearly thought themseves better than the Sindar, thus his self-esteem problems. Luckily, he has Glorfindel there to help him. I think Erestor was more surprised at Finrod's revelaion that Lindorille was the daughter of bakers than actually afronted, as he probably figured the same social snootiness he endured growing up in Fingon's court in Beleriand would exist in Aman.

As to whether there will be other stories, I do not know. As far as I know, this is a single one-shot, but you never know when or how the muse will strike. Perhaps there will be other such tales for Erestor to tell Glorfindel's friends in Aman as they wait for him to return from Middle-earth himself.

Thanks for reviewing.

LilandrielReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/16/2008
What a fantastic take on Glorfindel’s and Erestor’s friendship. How strange, to become friends, ~because~ of a woman! That is rather amusing :)

I have a hard time imaging Erestor to be nervous and unsure of himself; fancy being put on the spot like that! I hate it, when you don’t even realise that something is expected of you, and everyone else is waiting for you to do it. Weird, but I also have a hard time imaging Glorfindel and Elrond as anything other than very good friends; that has been the vain of most stories that I have read, so it’s quite unusual. ah well. i can well imagine the snooty attitudes of some of the Elves of Lindon. the Noldor do seem to be categorically arrogant, don't they?

Will there be more story telling? I would like to hear more about their friendship. What year are the memories set in? after WoW, certainly.

And he’s dancing with her! I was rather worried that she would reject him for a moment. i'm so glad she didn't

Lovely :)


Author Reply: I think over time Elrond and Glorfindel did indeed become friends, but this ise arly in their relationship (Glorfindel had only just arrived from Aman a few decades earlier), so their relationship is still somewhat more formal, especially as Glorfidel no doubt takes his role as Elrond's protector seriously and Elrond may be resenting this at the time. It will take time for them both to trust one another far enough to become friends.

The memory of Glorfindel describing stealing a horse, which is mentioned in chapter 1, is set in the early years of the Third Age. As to whether any more stories come to light... only the muse knows.

I'm glad you enjoyed this story. Thanks for reviewing.

KittyReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/16/2008
Hm .. I suppose you realise that I now want to know more about Sador's wife? Could it be Alassiel? And you finally hinted at Glorfindel's origin! Half Vanyarin makes sense, as he is Noldo, but with blonde hair - and that would leave only other possibility, that he was a close relative to Finrod (and then Finrod and the kings should know it in your universe). At least that is what I always thought.

Loved the story how Erestor and Glorfindel became friends over this arrogant elleth. And I was glad Glorfindel gave Erestor a bit more confidence; he needed that!

Thank you, that was fun to read!



Author Reply: We may well learn of Glorfindel's exact parentage in EI2, though perhaps not. Anyway, as to Sador's wife... not telling. *sticks out tongue* Glad you liked the story of how Glorfindel and Erestor became friends. I think Glorfindel was very good for Erestor's self-esteem. Thanks for reviewing.

eilujReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/16/2008
I like your Erestor. Poor elf, having to face all the kings of Aman -- and the formal dance, too!

And Glorfindel has suddenly revealed Vanyarin ancestry -- now that there are no Vanyar nearby to hear about it. Hm.

Of course I'm curious about Sador's wife. And IIRC Netilmirë's husband was a Vanya?


[A question, because I'm confused: Does the object of Erestor's affections in this chapter have two names? In the seventh paragraph, a "Nimmeril" is mentioned: is that Lord Araminas's daughter or someone else? (Later Lord Araminas's daughter is referred to as "Gilraen.")

Also, in the notes, "Mornedhel" has a couple of letters reversed.]

This story was a nice change of pace, as just when I'd finished searching for pics and descriptions of the very *last* of the hundred-plus Shasta daisy cultivars on my list, I found a web site with the names of thirty-one more! [I'm trying to find the variety we had in California forty-plus years ago for my mother; it doesn't seem to exist.] And the alternative to Shasta daisy sites is a large pile of veggie seed and tree catalogs ... fanfic is a lot simpler. (Wondering if any elves in the Undying Lands are spending their immortal lives hybridizing daisies or breeding a truly blue daylily....)

Author Reply: OopsQ and no one caught that about the two names for the elleth. Thanks for pointing that out. Even I had forgotten I'd given her another name earlier. Just goes to show, I'm not crazy about her either. LOL

Yes, you are correct, Netilmire's husband was a Vanya. We will learn more about Sador's wife in the next book of "Elf, Interrupted".

As for the horticulture... sorry, not a clue. LOL

Thanks for taking time from perusing flower websites to leave a review.

AlquawendeReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/15/2008
Very well done! I really enjoyed the bit of romance between Erestor and Lindorille. I'm very glad that she turned out better than how she was in "Elf Interrupted." Is Sador's wife a character we met in Elf Interrupted? I also liked how you delved into the relations between the Noldor, the Sindar, and those of mixed heritage and how all of them were treated. Thanks for writing!

Author Reply: Hi, Alqualondë. We will most likely learn more about Sador's wife in "Elf, Interrupted: Book Two". I won't say any more than that so as not to spoil it. I figured that in some circles, especially among the Fëanorians, the superiority complex of the Noldor would make itself manifest and they would treat their Sindarin vassals rather poorly. Some of these problems I think disappeared over time in Middle-earth but early in the Second Age some of the resentments are still there. Glad you like this little tale. Thanks for reviewing.

RadbooksReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/15/2008
Oh, a wonderful short story! I needed something fun to read today because I've been so sick the last few days. :( It was interesting how they wanted to hear about Glorfindel from a friend and not from his lord... it's a different relationship altogether, though I think Elrond and Glorfindel were friends as well.

Anymore stories like this you want to share would be wonderful as far as I'm concerned. I'd like to see if Erestor and Lindorille get together too. And if you ever want to include Gil-Galad in a story that would be wonderful, after Glorfindel he is my second favorite elf... though I do think that Finrod is inching past him now! :)

Thanks again!

Author Reply: You're welcome, Radbooks. I'm glad you really liked this story. I had fun writing it (it was a gift for a friend of mine who REALLY loves Erestor). We may see other stories about Erestor and Lindorillë and possibly Gil-galad but my focus right now is Glorfindel. *grin* Hope you are feeling better and I'm glad this story helped lift your spirits.

NikaraReviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/15/2008
Cute little story. Interesting to see Erestor trying to fit in at a new environment. What I found particularly curious was that Ingwe still doesn't feel forgiven, which seems to suggest that he and Glorfindel don't get much of a chance to talk it out before Glorfy heads back to Middle Earth. Hints, hints...

Author Reply: Thanks, Nikara. This was a little piece that NiRi requested for a shy Erestor. I figure the poor ellon would feel pretty shy when he got to Aman. I think Ingwë and Glorindel continued having issues over what happened, but they still remained friends. We will see more of that in the next book of Elf, Interrupted. Thanks for the review.

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