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| Elf, Interrupted: Book Two: Glorfindel's Quest by Fiondil | 18 Review(s) |
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| Independence1776 | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 2/1/2009 |
| "Schedule? What schedule? Do you see a schedule lying about? Where do you think we are, in the High King’s court?" *innocent look* Why, yes, of course! "Just don’t make it too long. I’m only one Maia, you know." Oh, only one *Maia*. "'What about some of the warrior Maiar?' Lisselindë suggested." Very good suggestion. Maybe she's learning something already, though it's more likely brought about by her battle experiances. "'Me, a thrall?' the Maia responded, shocked to the core of her being at the thought of being anyone’s thrall, especially one of the Children. It was too ludicrous and she felt insulted that this... this ellon would even suggest it." Uh-oh. She definitely has problems relating to the Incarnates. They aren't better, just different. Furthermore, if an Incarnate was good enough for one of the Maiar to _marry_, she truly needs some lessoning. "'I’ve changed my mind,' he said, speaking in a dangerously low voice. 'I’m going to stay for the two weeks and show you what we Eldar are all about. Here’s your first lesson.'" Uh-oh. Both good and bad. Lisselindë has no idea what she has done now. "Glorfindel laughed at the surprised looks he got from Fionwë and Erunáro. Manveru merely grinned, and he was the first to engage the ellon while the other two Maiar stood to the side and watched." *laughs as well* Finally Glorfindel wil get a chance to exhert his skills. "Glorfindel held the point of his sword at Manveru’s throat, both of them dripping with seawater. For the longest time the only sound on the beach was the shu-shursh of the surf breaking on the shore and Glorfindel’s breathing." *grins* He beat one Maia. But that armor is going to be a pain to clean. "'We fought against your fallen brethren," he said, moving slowly towards her, 'against balrogs and werewolves, against Morgoth himself and Sauron. We fought and died while you all sat behind your precious mountains wringing your hands and bewailing the loss of the Trees and did nothing!' By now he was almost screaming. 'So, yes, you could do much worse than to be a thrall to Finrod for a year or three, child!'" Exactly what she needed to hear, though it's also telling that there's still a large amount of resentment towards the Valar on Glorfindel's part. "Nyéreser, Nasarindil, Lord Námo is expecting Lisselindë. He apparently has a few words of wisdom he wishes to impart to our sister." I would not want to be in her shoes now. "'But we were,' rejoined Erunáro with a laugh, which was echoed by the other two warriors as they faded from view." I figured they were giving Glorfindel just enough of a workout to challenge him, for I doubt that he could win against a Maia who wasn't holding back. But he truly needed that challege. One grammar quibble: "the three warrior Maiar who only just brought there own swords out in time" the there should be their. Quite an interesting first lesson! Author Reply: Hi, Indy. Thanks for the typo alert. It's been corrected. I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter. An interesting first lesson indeed! And I'm with Pallando... I hope further lessons aren't as... exciting. *lol* Lisselindë does have much to learn, but I suspect Glorfindel needs to learn a few things as well. Hopefully, together they will both benefit from their time together. I'm sure many of the Reborn as well as Returnees still feel some resentment against the Valar for 'doing nothing' while they fought and died, keeping Morgoth occupied so he would be unable to go on a nihilistic spree and destroy all of Arda in the process. Of course, that perception is incorrect. The Valar were doing something, just not what the Noldor wanted them to do. Thanks for your comments. I always appreciate them. | |
| Nieriel Raina | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 2/1/2009 |
| A very exciting chapter! Glorfindel does have a way of making a point, doesn't he? Author Reply: Thanks, NiRi. You're right. Glorfindel does have a unique way of getting his point across. *grin* | |
| Sitara | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 2/1/2009 |
| Well, for all my years and claims to be a very serious person, "wide grin", I suddenly felt an urge to sit up and clap my hands at Glorfindel' speech. Although I do know that was not necessarily all the truth and the appearancies could be veeery deceiving. As they are in this particular case and most likely Glorfindel would be the first to admit it, after he will calm down, that's it. "sigh" Glorfindel's anger got again the better of him, in my opinion, and the lesson received by the Maia could be only about how blind can be an angry Elda. As the Maiar didn't know that. "scowl" True enough, a Maia's purpose in life is to serve, their masters and the Children, and perhaps this was the lesson for Lisselinde, but Glorfindel's tantrum is not going to help her to understand it. At least, in my opinion. As I understand it, the Maiar simply humoured Glorfindel, adjusting their fighting skills to his', for I refuse to believe that the Maiar fought against our elfling with all their might. Especially Fionwe, who, if I'm not mistaken, would play a certain part during Dagor Dagorath. Yes, I AM obssessed, sorry. "smiling guiltly" But, again, they displayed a moving care and patience towards Glorfindel, helping him to finally find himself. I would never tire to say things like these. As for Lisselinde's reaction to Glorfindel proposal...it's not peculiar, in my opinion. After all, the Maiar existed ages long before the Children's awakening and I do understand that serving creatures with less abilities than yours can be sometimes hard to do. And now she's in for an interesting "conversation" with Lord Namo. Poor thing. Well, perhaps this little chat would enlighten me too. Thanks for an adrenalin-filled chapter, Fiondil. Author Reply: Well, in this case, Sitara, Glorfindel's anger is somewhat justified, though the root cause of it will not be revealed until the next chapter. However, the warrior Maiar weren't 'humouring' Glorfindel at all. They were in full earnest and gave as good as they got, but unlike the Balrog against whom Glorfindel fought (and died), these Maiar aren't out to kill him, so they have tempered their abilities to Glorfindel's level of prowess or perhaps a shade higher so as to give him the challenge he obviously desired, taking on three Maiar at once. The concept of 'service' of course is at the heart of many of my Valar-verse stories. "He who is the greatest among you must be the servant of all," is a message that is still not heeded in today's world, especially in the political field. This is something that Lisselindë needs to learn. This is what the Valar already know. My beta refers to it as the 'mystery of service'. As to whether we ever get to 'listen in' on Námo's conversation with Lisselindë remains to be seen. *grin* | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 2/1/2009 |
| Uh-oh. _Someone_ seems to have quite a superiority complex towards the Elves. Glorfindel’s suggestion that she be made Finrod’s thrall for a while is not meant to be an insult after all. Glorfindel’s reaction to Lisselindë’s tantrum is certainly something that springs from his own nature as a warrior. That fight must have been – in its own way – as exciting to watch as his fight against Finrod in the tourney. The difference is, he has _three_ opponents this time, and they are _Maiar_. And he won. And I don’t think it was because they _let_ him win either. So much for him being a “mere” mirroanwi. Lisselindë is about neck deep in s**t now and sinking fast. And she know it. Her summons to Námo in order for him to impart a “few words of wisdom” only underscores that. So Manveru, Erunáro and Fiowë were having fun, were they? While Glorfindel enjoys “playing” most of the time, I don’t think “fun” was on his mind today. While may he have _started out_ in a sunny mood practicing his archery, his mood _after_ his session with the three warrior Maiar was certainly quite stormy. And it all started out with an offer from Glorfindel to share in his fun … Author Reply: That's right, Sunny. Glorfindel actually was trying to be friends with Lisselindë but I think deep down, even though she knew she needed to learn about the Firstborn from a Firstborn, she resented that she'd been reduced to such a state, thus, resulting in Glorfindel's lesson. I'm sure Lisselindë wasn't the only Maia there who needed the lesson, which is why they were all there watching (most likely on Nienna's orders *grin*). We will see in the next chapter how the lesson affected Glorfindel as well. Thanks for the review. I appreciate it. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 2/1/2009 |
| Ah ha! I think, finally Glorfindel is getting some where! He has released some of the anger he feels at the manipulation of the Valar! Way to go Glofi! As for Lissalinde, I think part of her problem is her arrogance and superior attitude, I'm a Maia and I know what is best for you, child! I hope her little talk with Namo is beneficial! Well Manwe's Maia enjoyed the fight if nothing else! Now it is up to Tiutalion to pick up the peices! More please, Lynda Author Reply: Lisselindë is indeed arrogant and that will be addressed in subsequent chapters. I'm sure Námo's little 'heart-to-heart' will go a long way towards teaching her humility. *grin* | |
| ellie | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 2/1/2009 |
| This was weird. Twice in one week I heard this expression which I had never heard previously: "From your lips to Atar’s (God's) ears." So where did you first hear this expression? I liked the workout. It was obvious that Glorfindel was going at it full force, but the fact that the warrior maiar were only playing...Yikes! Loved this line: "Just don’t make it too long. I’m only one Maia, you know." hahaha yeah, right. only ONE MAIA. ahahahha great chapter! Author Reply: Hi, Ellie. So what planet are you from? I've heard the expression "From your lips to God's ears" all my life. I've even heard it in the movies and on TV shows, though I couldn't tell you exactly which ones now. You must hang out with the wrong crowd. *lol* Glad you liked the workout and the chapter. Thanks for letting me know. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 2/1/2009 |
| Admittedly I had no clear idea what these lessons might be like, but I most definitely had not expected one to be like that! In some ways Glorfindel is right - Lisselindë could learn a lot simply by following Finrod around, not only about Finrod himself, but about the elves in general. It doesn't need to be as a thrall, after all; something Lisselindë is not appreciating very much, as it seems *grin* Ha, that must have been a sight to behold, Glorfindel taking on three warrior Maiar all at once and fighting dirty, so to speak! Of course, it's true there are not many other swordfighters in Valinor to really challenge him. And even if the three Maiar might not have been fighting in earnest, I think he did very well. It's so true what he said to Lisselindë afterwards about the Firstborn having to fight Morgoth and his minions for so long, so that's no reason for her to feel superior because she has fought Morgoth earlier on, too. Now I wonder what Námo wants to talk about with Lisselindë and how Glorfindel is doing ... Author Reply: What you say about Lisselindë is true, Kitty. She has no cause to feel superior to Glorfindel or any of the Firstborn (or the Secondborn for that matter) by virtue of the fact that she's a Maia and Glorfindel is not. I'm not sure if we will actually see Námo's talk with Lisselindë, though we will certain see the effects of that talk eventually. The next chapter will focus on Glorfindel and the effects of the lesson him. | |
| utfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 42 on 2/1/2009 |
| WOW I am trying to think of an inspired review, but I am still breathless from the impact of this chapter. Author Reply: Thanks, utfrog. I'm glad that this chapter left you too speechless to write a review. *lol* For me, as a writer, there's no higher praise. It means I did it right. | |