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| Tales from Vairë's Loom by Fiondil | 445 Review(s) |
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| Ellynn | Reviewed Chapter: 46 on 6/19/2013 |
| I enjoyed reading this at Teitho, this story got one of my votes. I really like your Celeborn. Author Reply: Thanks, Ellynn. I appreciate you letting me know. I like my Celeborn, too. *grin* | |
| Fantasia | Reviewed Chapter: 46 on 6/18/2013 |
| Yes, sometime fate can be cruel, but it was worthy at the end. I remember that I really did not understand Arwen's fate when I read it, many, many years ago. I thought that she was still inmortal, because it sounded as she didn't change in appearance and that she could live forever if she elected it. Then, she accepted the gift of men and die, because she decided to do it, but she could have gone to Valinor as well, she gave her "spot" to Frodo after all. The real decision was at the end of Aragorn life, not really at the moment of their pledge. It was sad, but a beautiful Love story. Luthien and Beren had a beautiful story as well, the story to be sung in ballads, but if you ask me, I prefer Tour and Idril. Less complicated and a city of elves and a father more tolerant, ready to accept love and different cultures. Gondolin must had been a great Kingdom. Author Reply: Hi Fantasia. You're right that the real decision did not come until after Aragorn died, but the seeds of that decision began in Lórien. And I have to agree with you about Tuor and Idril. Theirs was a real love story. And I think Gondolin was a great kingdom. After all, it had Glorfindel in it, so how could not be anything but great? *sly grin*. Thanks for reading and commenting. You know how much I appreciate you taking the time to do both. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 46 on 6/18/2013 |
| I think this is the second story I've seen where Galadriel raided Celeborn's wardrobe to garb Aragorn. I find I prefer this longer version with Celeborn's acceptance of what was to come. I wish I could remember where I read the other one! Perhaps on Henneth Annun. I know that in my story of this greeting of Aragorn to Lorien, when Celeborn realized that his wife had deliberately dressed Aragorn as a prince, she told him that if she did not love Aragorn there would be no chance for Arwen to love anyone else. I find I like the idea that Galadriel broke down in Celeborn's arms once the future she foresaw was a fait accompli. Author Reply: Hi Larner. I'm glad you like this longer version of the story. I'm sure others have written about this (besides you), but I've never read them. Galadriel breaking down sort of surprised me but really, it just shows she's not the ice-queen of Middle-earth that everyone thinks she is. *grin* Thanks for commenting. I really appreciate it. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 46 on 6/18/2013 |
| What a marvelous gap filler. I especially love this line: His grey eyes were clear; he could see the light of stars shining through them and his breath caught in his throat at the implications. You truly bring Galadriel and Celeborn to life for me. Author Reply: I'm so glad, Shirebound. Celeborn doesn't get nearly as much copy as he deserves so I'm always happy to write it and writing him with Galadriel is lots of fun. Thanks for taking the time to read and review. It's very much appreciated. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 46 on 6/18/2013 |
| Fare can be a b*tch. But at least Celeborn is willing to let Arwen have her Estel, even though it means that when she dies, that parting will be so very final. A lovely, bittersweet story! Author Reply: It is a lovely, bittersweet story, isn't it, Sunny? I don't think Celeborn had much choice in the matter to tell you the truth so it's a good thing he came to acceptance when he did. Thanks for commenting. It's much appreciated. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 34 on 6/18/2013 |
| Just reread this and wondered how come Arwen did not have an 'el' name? Is it a coincidence of her being a noble lady to Aragorn's valorous king? Just thinking.(Yes, I know, dangerous, very dangerous!) Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: I have no idea, Lynda. It does seem odd that she doesn't with all the "el" names running around in the family. Maybe Celebrían put her foot down on that. *grin* Thanks for commenting. Hugs. | |
| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 46 on 6/18/2013 |
| Read this over on Teitho and thought it was yours. Yes, Arwen has been ensnared by Hope, in more ways than one. I do feel for Celeborn, Galadrial has her own agenda and she is not above helping fate along with a little nudge now and then! The convergance of Elros and Elronds lines has been long in the making but it has to come to pass, even if it only lasts a few generations the consolidation of M.E. is important. Makes you wonder what would have happened if Isuldur had tossed the ring in to the fire! Would Aragon and Arwen wed? Huggs, Lynda Author Reply: Hi Lynda. Your question is pretty deep. One has to wonder if Aragorn would've been born at all if Isildur had not kept the Ring for himself. A scary thought. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much | |
| Celeth | Reviewed Chapter: 45 on 3/22/2013 |
| That was beautifully written! A behind-the-scenes (as it were) and closer look at what happened after his conversation with Aragorn about Arwen. I never really thought about it when I was younger, but the more I ponder about Elrond's life, the more I see what a tragedy it was: a father they barely knew, witnessing death and destruction of their home and everyone they knew at such a young age, not to mention abandonment by their mother, being raised by the "enemy" and the haughty kinslayers no less, the death of his brother, then losing his daughter...no wonder he was so wise. But at what cost! I love the way he asks Arwen to treat Estel gently. He still loves Estel inspite of having some idea of what could happen in the future, and knowing the very real possibility that he could lose his only daughter the same way he lost his brother... Author Reply: Hi Celeth. Yes, Elrond's life was very tragic but, in spite of it or perhaps because of it, he was indeed very wise and loving even toward Aragorn whom he could well have hated for 'stealing his little girl'. It could not have been easy for any of them, even the Twins, knowing what would happen. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate it. | |
| Ellynn | Reviewed Chapter: 45 on 3/21/2013 |
| He-he, she'll be surprised, oh yes she will... :) Nicely written. Author Reply: Thanks, Ellynn. I'm gald you enjoyed this. | |
| Emma | Reviewed Chapter: 45 on 3/21/2013 |
| This was so beautiful! Tragically ironic, though, that Elrond's foreboding will come true. It was interesting to see Arwen's first impressions of Aragorn, even though that will change very soon, as the Elves count time! I feel very sorry for Aragorn I though, being 'talked to' by the twins. He was only fourteen, what harm could he possibly have done? I hope you write that in more detail someday, sounds like it would be fun to read. Author Reply: Hi Emma. Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I doubt I will ever write about Aragorn I running afoul of the Twins over Arwen. I'm sure you can just imagine how it must have gone. *grin* | |