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| Elf Academy 3: The Enemy Within by Fiondil | 2009 Review(s) |
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| Kaylee Arafinwiel | Reviewed Chapter: 120 on 2/18/2015 |
| Atya, "Farewells". That's a portentous chapter title if there ever was any. I find myself wondering, as you penned it, whether you had some inkling...but no. I won't go there. *shudders* Ai Valar, Atto, I just wish somehow I had been able to come to you before the end. I...I can't believe this is really the end. I mean, I know there's EA 4 yet to be finished, but who knows when that will begin to go up. Well, Ellie and Alassiel know, I guess. I'm glad Turgon and Glorfindel renewed the oath and affirmed their love for each other. I'm not glad that Helyanwe decided to pack herself back off to Valinor and leave our Glorfi bereft, though. Maybe it was the right decision for her, but what about Glorfindel? So many things to look forward to, so many questions to be answered yet... I'm both anticipating and dreading EA 4. Anticipating, because I can't wait to see how you answered these questions (or how you planned to), and dreading because once it's over...it will be over. I don't know if I can handle that idea of such a very final parting. Love from your yelde, Kaylee | |
| Kaylee Arafinwiel | Reviewed Chapter: 119 on 2/18/2015 |
| Atya, I'm so glad that Daeron is on the mend, and the sign for him was adorable. I recognized that the Sindarin was slightly off, but hey, they tried :) I'm also glad that not *all* the Mortals hate them. I'm also glad that the Amaneldi and Ingwe in particular are getting the bigger picture in meeting with the Mortal leaders, who may not be the "warlords" they expected, but are full worthy of their respect. Getting the titles correct on the newscast was a stroke of genius. :) It's so hard to write this knowing you can't answer me back. But I'm glad all of us who were and are your loyal readers can come together here for discussion still. With love, Kaylee | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 118 on 2/18/2015 |
| "Just rude enough." Hmmm. How does one gauge that? Is there such a thing as a rudometer? Anyone, please? What does Eruhíni mean? I suspect from context it means those created by Eru, or children of Eru perhaps, but I always loved to read the footnotes in the chapters to find out how well my guessing had gone. | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 120 on 2/18/2015 |
| Ah, how I miss Fiondil's delight in answering reviews! I can so clearly "hear" him, as I came to know his author's voice in his stories, as I read this chapter. “And that is all very interesting, but rather beside the point,” Glorfindel insisted. I was thinking it all very interesting, actually. Kudos to Alex for being sharp in bringing the point home. (And that's enough punning for one morning. I'm grumpy because my morning coffee is not to my taste this morning. Still, I will drink it and be thankful for the caffeine.) The "ganging up" on Glorfindel reminds me very much of a scene in the original Star Trek where Spock and Sarek are discussing Amanda, in front of her face, in rather a clinical, detached manner. Very funny there, too. Re: Gareth and Nell. I forget if it was mentioned elsewhere. How long until a possible wedding date? Alas, poor Loren. But at least he has Turgon's blessing. The "looking forward to the future" scene just plain sparkles. Thank you, Metta, for the footnote. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 120 on 2/18/2015 |
| It's finished already? *wipes away a tear* Hm. Already, I say, but at 120 chapters there are only three of Fiondil's fics that are longer (I go by chapter count here, since I guess it's as good a measure as any.) So Helyanwë decided to return to Valinor? I must say I'm Glorfindel, here he has been exploring the beginnings of love, and suddenly his love interest just throws him over without warning and hightails it for home. On the other hand, I'm not sure she would have been good for him. She certainly has been the cause of a fair amount of pain for Glorfindel and the other Elves in Wiseman, and the way she behaved was IMO an indication that she was somewhat lacking in intestinal fortitude. It makes me wonder what Fiondil would have done in EA4 - he didn't like to write Romance, and may have felt that he was well rid of Helyanwë for that reason, but OTOH I, at least, feel that Glorfy deserved a sweetheart of his own. (But a gutsier one than Helyanwë, who was pretty and sweet, and that was it.) Who knows? Perhaps Fiondil would have brought her back after she had done some growing up? Or perhaps he had someone better waiting in the wings, as it were? Turgon's little talk with Glorfindel was excellent. I think they both got closure from that, and I bet Eönwë loved writing down that oath in his book. Heh. I see Turgon got his skateboard! Clearly he is planning to make the plazas and streets of Tirion unsafe - and I bet every Reborn in the city is going to want to emulate him! I am deeply grateful to the site moderators for continuing to make the story available to us. I am also grateful to Fiondil's betas, Ellie and Alassiel, and to Shemyaza, for their willingness to finish Fiondil's last story. I have certainly felt Fiondil's influence in several of Ellie's stories, and a similar humor in her writing. I also very much liked Shemyaza's _A Singular Honor_ and _Dark Power Arising_ on FFNet. I wish them the very best fortune in that work. To finish,here are some links to some lovely music vids. I had sent them to Fiondil, and he really enjoyed them, and I hope the rest of you will too. And if they also should spark a bit of inspirations to those who have determined to take up the burden of finishing EA4, that would be all to the good. ;-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ3NZMb34_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJz8b95Rw8o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNgU3ojwlCM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SIZ8FR3-0k | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 120 on 2/18/2015 |
| Oh, oh dear. I knew the end was close, but not so close as this. I already miss its creator, but I'm going to miss the story, too. I know there are those who have worked hard to bring us the rest of this story, Alassiel and Ellie and Nilmandra. I want to thank you so much for doing this! It is truly appreciated; I know that you are also working hard to bring us the rest of the story. i thank you for that as well. I like to think that Fiondil can know how much we have loved this story and the little community of readers that was built around this story. I will miss that as well. I will also miss the stories we will never have. He created such a rich world a such vivid characters that most of us wanted more of it. So, I suppose this is a farewell until those who are working on it can bring us the next part. I wish I could offer more help than just encouragement, but know that you have that. | |
| UTfrog | Reviewed Chapter: 120 on 2/18/2015 |
| Fiondil, I believe that you know how much we all appreciate your wonderful work. You even left us staunch friends willing to continue your efforts. These are wonderful stories. Thank you so much | |
| Aranadhel | Reviewed Chapter: 120 on 2/18/2015 |
| Excellent chapter this was! Oh I guessed correctly regarding how the elves are going to communicate between the two dimensions! *g* Is this the finale of EA3? Big big hugs to the 3 of you for continuing to show us the stories! A very big thank you from Malaysia! :) | |
| Sarah | Reviewed Chapter: 120 on 2/18/2015 |
| Was not expecting Helena to ah....jump ship...as it were. Poor Loren. I do hold out hope that she may change her mind and join up with th folks who come to Nells wedding. | |
| Sarah | Reviewed Chapter: 119 on 2/17/2015 |
| Glad to see everyone's on the mend :-) I too am getting the feeling that certain story threads are being drawn to a close. I think perhaps an EA re-read marathon is in order once this is finished. To those of you continuing this work I say take all the time you need. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that folks were even considering attempting to finish out EA4, or even that this story was going to continue to be updated. All of your efforts in this are so much appreciated and so unexpected. I have no doubt that you will all prove equal to the task. Hoping everyone is well (and if you live in my little corner of the world, staying warm!). Until next time, lovelies! | |