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| Elf, Interrupted: Book Two: Glorfindel's Quest by Fiondil | 12 Review(s) |
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| Sitara | Reviewed Chapter: 57 on 5/10/2009 |
| Hm..I'm not very sure about what I'm going to say, but I've been told, quite recently, about something canonical concerning a debate between the Ainur and the Elves remaining in Valinor, debate having as topic whether the Exiled Noldor (and perhaps other Elves from Beleriand) should be allowed to return. If you know something about this, I'd be very grateful to find out more, since I don't have access to the volumes of "The History of Middle-earth". Especially, because, as you've said, that debate became at one point very heated. I personally am very interested to know who else believed itself righteous enough for actually having the right to open its mouth. Small wonder regarding the feelings of the people living in Tol Eressea. Willingly or not, I suppose the Amaneldi were rubbing in the Noldor's faces their deeds (and, undoubtly, with a bit of exaggeration) on a daily basis. Therefore, Finrod and the rest are right; the Noldoran's intervention would be viewed as some need to fling in their faces his superiority and his goodness of the heart. At first. Then, I guess it's up to Finarfin..As for the Sindar..their issue it's even more difficult. Caught in a war not of their making, their Telerin kin is unable to understand them and Beleg's own experience might be the best proof. A good chapter, Fiondil. Glorfindel's antics got me smiling and I liked much your idea of having Reborn warriors assigned to guard Finarfin. Reading about them, alive and hale, I should be able to wipe off my head the gruesome image of their deaths. "But where does their Peace end and our responsibilities begin?" My question exactly. Author Reply: I have no idea if there is a canonical reference to such a debate, to tell you the truth. The debate stated here is based on the storyline and the conflicts between the various groups, something that I think must have happened at some point though by the time Elrond and Galadriel sail at the end of the Third Age, it is hoped such conflict has been put to rest. This story has been as much about the Tol Eressëans and the Reborn finding acceptance from the Amaneldi as it has been about Glorfindel's personal journey towards maturity as he prepares for his return to Middle-earth as the emissary of the Valar. How both these issues are treated is the main focus of this story. And, of course, there is always the Valar and their agendas to consider as well.... | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 57 on 5/10/2009 |
| Very interesting chapter, as it illuminated the way the Tol Eressëans are thinking. Well, one can't fault them for feeling like prisoners on the island; it's about time the Valar allow the first ones to move to the mainland. That would help quite a bit, I think. At least with them - not so sure about certain Amanians. Glorfindel is right, it makes sort of sense that the Noldor, particularly these who turned back with Arafinwë, would object the loudest. Though I wonder about the Teleri, too, after what happened in Alqualondë. For Turgon to split his people into groups and to establish captains to look after them seems a good idea - so there's always someone to feel responsible for a manageable number of people. Hm ... something along that line might really work for Tol Eressëa, too. If the leaders of these groups would work together with the kings ... It would probably be easier than one leader alone - there will always be some who object, no matter who is chosen, so a group of leaders might actually work better. Maybe they could chose their leader from among them? I'm not convinced it would go down well if the kings just decide to make someone the leader for all Elves on the island. You've given me a lot of food for thought here. Glorfindel's idea to use the Reborn as an escort is great. I am sure there are many who would do it if asked by Finrod, Glorfindel or Beleg; their names and fame would be enough for many to support that progress. And I think the Reborn have some interest in solving that problem in the long run, too. Glad Arafinwë had the sense to listen to the younger Elves and to postphone the departure long enough to make some more security arrangements. It might pay off in the end, and what are a few days of delay? The end left me giggling. Ah yes, what other way to contact Irmo than that? I'm sure there are still some unclad Maiar in the vicinity, keeping an eye on Glorfindel, just in case ... *grin* Great chapter, Fiondil! Author Reply: There are so many conflicting agendas with the various groups of Elves that it's hard to tell who is thinking what. Hopefully, things will work themselves out. I think the Teleri are able to put the past behind them better than the Noldor. Even though they did not participate in the 'rescue mission' that became the War of Wrath, they did agree to ferry the Host of the West on their ships. I think Olwe had much to do with this and encouraging his people to let go of the past. The fact that many (if not all) of the Teleri who died in the Kinslaying have been reborn maybe helps. Whether Turgon's solution will actually work on Tol Eressea is debatable but certainly it is an option that I think the kings will explore. How many Reborn Irmo will send remains to be seen. Certainly, they will have a vested interest in seeing the situation on Tol Eressea resolved. I think the Reborn as a group have an important role to play in all this, though even they are unaware of the power they have simply by having died and are now reborn. So, we'll see over the next few chapters how this all works out. Thanks for the review, Kitty. I appreciate it. | |