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Christmas at Edhellond: An Elf Academy Tale  by Fiondil 23 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
A pleasure to see Finrod beginning to relax and find a place in this world. And the Taylors sound like a family worth guiding that day.

Author Reply: Finrod's beginning to relax but he has a way to go as we'll see. And the Taylors don't know how lucky they were to have both Glorfindel and Finrod be their guides. Thanks for commenting, Larner. It's much appreciated.

TariReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
What a glorious celebration of the holidays. There are angels around us at all times, but we generally don't get to see them like the people of Wisemen did. Wouldn't it have been fun to join them? Finrod certainly benefited from the experience.

I was so exicited to see this posting; I was going into withdrawal after a week with no new chapters from you. I do hope we will hear from from Alex et. al.

Author Reply: Hi Tari. I'm glad you enjoyed this first chapter. Alex, Derek and others will make cameo appearances. This tale is from Finrod's point-of-view, so we may not necessarily see everyone, just those whom he encounters. Anyway, thanks for reviewing. I appreciate it.

obsidianjReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
Hurrah! Another story about EA... and a Christmas story. Just what I needed. I was a bit sad that there would be no EA to read over the holidays.

Love the setting of telling Christmas through the eyes of Finrod. I can't wait for all his whys and whats? Calling Namo "one seriously crazy dude" is not advisable for your health, imo. I just hope there were no Maiar around tattling on Glorfindel ;-). Loved the children caroling. I think the boy asked the questions the adults were just too polite to ask.

Author Reply: Hi obsidianj. Yes, a Christmas story and you'll be reading this well past the holidays and into the New Year. I'm sure if there were any Maiar around, they found the comment amusing and Námo probably just nodded in agreement when he heard it. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed this first chapter. Many more to come. Thanks for reading and reviewing. Its' greatly appreciated.

Arwen75Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
Yeah another EA story. Enjoyed this start and looking forward to seeing Christmas through Finrod's eyes. Will brighten up my Mondays & Fridays once more. Thank you.

Author Reply: Hi Arwen. I'm glad you enjoyed this first chapter. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it and I'm glad to be able to brighten your Mondays and Fridays once again.

SoledadReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
Awww, this was great fun! I'm up to 14 sorts of Christmas cookies already and not done yet - baking with schoolkids is stressful but very enjoyable - and will sing the contralto solo in "Deck the Halls" on our Christmas concert, so you met my current mood with this story dead on. :)

Now I wonder what kind of gifts the Three Amigos are buying.

Author Reply: Hi Soledad. It's been great fun writing this and very surprising, too. I baked 6 loaves of pumpkin bread yesterday, myself. Cookies come next. *grin* Not sure what kind of gifts the Three Amigos are buying. Perhaps we'll find out eventually. Thanks for leaving a comment. It's much appreciated.

SunnyReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
Yay! A new story! And one set in Wiseman. :-)
It will be interesting to see what the Valinorean Elves makes of Christmas, which must surely be the most commercializes of all celebrations. Hopefully they will be able to get something more that the usual annual shopping madness out of it.

Author Reply: Hi Sunny. We'll be seeing how the Valinórean Elves deal with Christmas. This story will be told through Finrod's eyes. Thanks for commenting. I really appreciate it.

Idril CelebrindalReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
Whoo Hoo another story! I was so happy to see the notification in my email that it was posted!

Merry Christmas!


Idril

Author Reply: Hi Idril Celebrindal. I'm glad you're excited about this story. Thanks for letting me know and Merry Christmas to you as well.

Kaylee ArafinwielReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
Oh, Atto! A Christmas story! :) I'm so glad we didn't have to wait long for more of the Elf Academy. *hugs Atto* I just love Finrod and Glorfindel here. Findalaure's concern for his atto is wonderful, too. I love seeing everyone getting into the Christmas spirit, and the carolers were adorable. :) I hope to see more soon! Will this be Monday/Friday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday? Or dare I hope every day, lol?

*makes cup of hot cocoa for Atto and gives* It's not exactly Elrohir's best, but it's my best :) I hope you're not too cold!

Tye-melin, Atto!

Kaylee

P.S. I'm on the mend, so hopefully I shall be able to review more often.

Author Reply: Hi Kaylee. I'm glad to hear you're on the mend, that's great. I'm so glad you enjoyed this first chapter. There's more to come. This story will be posted on Mondays and Fridays. Thanks for the hot cocoa. Tye-melin.

galathilReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
I love the story.Do you think that some day, the human race will grow up enough, to live with each other in peace? I hope so. I hope your Christmas is a good one.
Merry Christmas to all The Story Of Arda writers and readers. Lets hope next year is a good one for all. Love Galathil.PS Glorfindel & Finrod can be my Elf Guides anytime.

Author Reply: Hi Galathil. I'm glad you enjoyed this first chapter. And perhaps someday we will grow up enough to live in peace with each other. I hope your Christmas is a good one, too. Thanks for taking the time to review. I really appreciate it.

6336Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/3/2012
Ooo! More E.A.!!!

Yep, I would imagine the way we Mortals celebrate Christmas would be a little bemusing to some one not used to our ways. Glorfi needs to sit Finrod down and explain things to him!

Glad they were able to get Finrod out of his funk, Christmas can do that to you.

Waiting for more.

Huggs,
Lynda

Author Reply: Hi Lynda. As with most things having to do with customs, it's not enough to explain them. Finrod and the other Elves from Valinor need to live them and this is basically what this little tale is about, though the point-of-view is Finrod's with commentary from others. Glad you are looking forward to more for there is indeed more to come. Thanks for commenting. It's much appreciated. Hugs.

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