Jay's Drabblets by Jay of Lasgalen
elliska · 18 September 2005 · Chapter 50: The Music Of The Ainur
Ooo, I like this from the POV of the Ainur. I've never seen anything like that before. Well done.
Author's reply
I've never written anything like that before, either. It was certainly a different POV to attempt, but I think it worked. Thanks!
Larner · 17 September 2005 · Chapter 50: The Music Of The Ainur
Seen from the point of view of one of the Ainur--nice.
Author's reply
Well,it seemed a different POV to take. It's not like anything I've written before.
Bodkin · 17 September 2005 · Chapter 50: The Music Of The Ainur
Goosebump-raising. The sort that make a shiver run down the spine.
Author's reply
Some music has that effect, doesn't it? I imagine the Ainulindale sounding high and ethereal, so beautiful it brings tears to the eyes. A bit like Allegri's Miserere.
elliska · 5 September 2005 · Chapter 49: Glorfindel's Revenge
Hehehe! Great! I really needed a good laugh after the last week. This was perfect! Thanks!
Author's reply
Poor Glorfindel. He needed a really cunning revenge after Arwen stole Asfaloth - and this was just right. He'll make her suffer for a long time.
Larner · 3 September 2005 · Chapter 13: Battle of Five Armies
Yes, the Eagles have come, and the stupidity which would have led to fruitless strife is seen in perspective, and all are saved, from themselves as much as from the foe.
Author's reply
There's nothing like a common foe to bring people together. The petty arguments were forgotten very quickly in the face of the goblins and wolves. Thank Eru for the Eagles!
Larner · 3 September 2005 · Chapter 12: Elvellon
Yes, I love this introduction and reception. It is what was needed.
Author's reply
I think Thranduil may have been a little surprised at his son's choice of friend initially, but I'm certain he welcomed Gimli warmly - and meant it.
Larner · 3 September 2005 · Chapter 11: Battle Beneath The Trees
What a symbol of grief--and to lose the comfort to worse grief still!
Author's reply
I didn't state it here, but the two oak trees commemorated Thranduil's dead wife and baby daughter. Apart from the lives lost in the battle, the trees would have been the worst losses he faced.
Leaward · 2 September 2005 · Chapter 49: Glorfindel's Revenge
LMAO! An answer to why Arwen and not Glorfindel in the movie! I love it! I can just imagine Glorfindel would be plenty teed off at Arwen's audacity. And the punishment sublime -- who can endure hearing their childhood embarrassments told for all to hear? Wonderful, Jay!
Author's reply
I don't think Glorfindel, or elves in general, would go in for physical punishment - and Arwen would probably hit him back if he did. This is much more subtle!
Larner · 2 September 2005 · Chapter 5: The Dead Marshes
Oh, yes, I can see Legolas thinking this, looking down into the Enemy's last lingering cheats and advertisements of the power he had taken to himself!
Author's reply
I'd forgotten the details of this one - I had to go back and re-read it. It's an eerie place, full of dark tales Legolas would have heard from his father :(
TithenFeredir · 2 September 2005 · Chapter 49: Glorfindel's Revenge
Oh yes! I really had few complaints about PJ's adaptation of FOTR, but I was disappointed with the whole Ford of Bruinen scene. This is priceless! Oh, to be a fly on the wall during THAT story-telling session! (or during the mayhem that will surely follow!) ~TF
Author's reply
I think Glorfindel and the twins will have a wonderful time reliving all Arwen's most embarrassing moments - and embroidering them if necessary. Revenge is sweet.
Tessy · 2 September 2005 · Chapter 49: Glorfindel's Revenge
I liked the drabble, especially Glorfindel's (justified) annoyance :)
Author's reply
I expect Glorfindel was furious with Arwen - but he couldn't slap her. This revenge was far sweeter!
Bodkin · 2 September 2005 · Chapter 49: Glorfindel's Revenge
Yes!! And Jay the Bard should detail them!! Much as I love Arwen - this steal-the-horse-and-rescue-the-hobbit Arwen is a travesty. I love the prospect of Glorfindel getting his revenge in such a delightfully vindictive yet pain-free way. Clever elf. Clever elf-recorder.
Author's reply
'Jay the Bard'? *grin* I like that! Glorfindel must have a long memory of Arwen's misdemeanours. Aided and abetted by the twins, he is going to make her suffer!
Kitty · 2 September 2005 · Chapter 49: Glorfindel's Revenge
*LOL* That's perfect! Arwen deserves a punishment for not only stealing Asfaloth, but Glorfindel's part in the movie as well! I could understand Peter Jacksons reasons, but I still prefer Glorfindel there. So this was exact what I needed!
Author's reply
Poor Glorfindel deserves some compensation for what happened. This will be far more subtle than just spanking her - and it will last. I can just imagine Aragorn telling their children some of these tales eventually!
LOTR lover · 1 September 2005 · Chapter 49: Glorfindel's Revenge
Ha! I love it. Pity elves didn't have photography--he could have hauled out pictures (or home movies!) of baby Arwen in her bath or as a nekkid toddler giggling on a big fluffy rug. That would have taught her a lesson! Great idea, Jay. This is the best example of Glorfindel's revenge I've seen.
Author's reply
*Grin* Thanks! It was my son's 21st birthday recently, and he had a party with his mates. I dug out all those embarrassing baby photos of him to show round, much to his horror! I wish Glorfindel could have done the same - but he'll manage to make her suffer.
Larner · 1 September 2005 · Chapter 49: Glorfindel's Revenge
Oh, I LOVE this! I missed Glorfindel in both movie versions, although as one who has done adaptations of books I understand how you can't have EVERY BLAMED CHARACTER there is or the movie will never manage to get done. To have the substitution of Legolas in Bakshi's and Arwen in Jackson's both made sense. But to have Glorfindel claiming his own steed back and then to make that threat--which you KNOW he can carry out in almost three thousand years worth of detail---- Oh, how lovely a thought!
Author's reply
Three thousand years, perfect elven recall - and the help of the twins. That's a lot of embarrassing memories! Arwen is so going to regret this. Thanks for the reviews!
Larner · 1 September 2005 · Chapter 22: A Brother's Prayer
Which twin it is, much less which birthing, is indeed unclear. I don't know that further elucidation is needed, actually. It is a marvelous look at loss and the seeking to bring back the one wandering further and further away.
Author's reply
I wasn't sure what was wrong myself when I first wrote this. Since then, I've decided that it is Elladan watching over Elrohir - and the drabble has been expanded into a story, 'Along Came A Spider'.
Lianna · 28 August 2005 · Chapter 48: Words
I cannot imagine what Legolas would write. Thranduil's letter is easy, though. "My dear son, Please take the utmost care with your personal safety during your journey -- so that I may have the pleasure of killing you myself when you return to Mirkwood." Actually, your Thranduil wouldn't write anything like that; he's too nice a guy. But I bet he was thinking it. ;)
Author's reply
Yes, I think Thranduil would certainly be thinking something like that. 'Just wait till I get my hands on him ...' Thanks for the review - it made me laugh!
elliska · 25 August 2005 · Chapter 48: Words
Yes, this was great--I can't imagine what Legolas would have said, especially in a letter about the quest. I mean, "Hey dad, going to Mordor. Don't worry about me..." I don't think so. :-) And I can't imagine Thranduil's reaction to write back to him. This would be really tough and you showed that well here. I really liked this idea. I must look up those Tolkien Weekly challenges.
Author's reply
I think Thranduil's reply would be along the lines of 'What in Mordor do you think you're doing? Get back here at once, I don't need you dead; I need you by my side.' The Tolkien Weekly challenges are good - I don't respond each time, it depends if inspiration strikes. Sometimes there's a ready-made drabble that fits, sometimes a new one comes to mind (as this one did).
Bodkin · 24 August 2005 · Chapter 48: Words
Reminds me of Elladan's words to his adar. What can you say at such a moment - except 'I love you'? The mere committal of pen to paper gives reality to an event to which you would close your eyes. Duty, responsibility, saving the world - just don't balance the love of a parent for a child. And yet . . . you have to let them go. Poor Thranduil. Worse for him. And his son never really did come back. Physically uninjured, but still not unharmed. I'll bet he could have welcomed a hundred dwarves if only that would have returned the son who left. Still, there's always Valinor and the hope of peace returned.
Author's reply
Yes, there are similarities to Elladan's letter - which is why the one from Legolas is merely hinted at. Legolas was fully aware of what a momentous decision he had made - whether you go with the movie version, with them all jumping up to volunteer (a scene I rather like), or the book version with Elrond having the difficult decision of who to pick: 99% risk of certain death; 1% risk of overwhelming glory. 100% chance of life never being the same again. A 'Dear Dad' letter would not be easy to write :(
Larner · 23 August 2005 · Chapter 48: Words
Oh, our beloved Legolas, commiting himself to the quest.
Author's reply
I've often wondered how Legolas explained that one to his father! Or what Thranduil's reaction was when he heard ...
daw the minstrel · 23 August 2005 · Chapter 48: Words
It is hard to imagine what one could say in either of those situations. Words seem inadequate and yet they're treasured.
Author's reply
I think there are many times when words themselves are not enough, or we do not know what to say. Yet the fact that they are said at all, and the feeling behind them, means so much.
elliska · 15 August 2005 · Chapter 47: For Rohan
I love this--writing Arod's previous owner is too clever! Very well done. And very sad, really.
Author's reply
Yes, it is sad - because whoever he was, we all know he never survived the battle with the orcs :(
Bodkin · 13 August 2005 · Chapter 47: For Rohan
And if he watches from the halls of his fathers, I would imagine he is content to see Arod in the loving care of the elf. Such a bleak time - and so much courage displayed by so many in the face of overwhelming odds.
Author's reply
That's the recurring theme in Tolkien I like most - courage despite the odds. We know this Rider did not survive, but I agree, he would be happy to see Arod now.
Anonymous · 13 August 2005 · Chapter 47: For Rohan
Wow, i really liked this drabble. It was really cool but sad to see the former owner of Arod.
Author's reply
Thanks! I like sad. I sometimes wonder about Arod's Rider - Tolkien never named him.
Larner · 12 August 2005 · Chapter 47: For Rohan
He rode for Rohan, and rests now near the eaves of Fangorn Forest. Lovely imagery.
Author's reply
Poor anonymous Rider. I wonder what Arod thought of losing his master, but gaining an elf?