Larner · 1 October 2013 · Chapter 21: The Legacy of Love
He cannot forget all of the love he once held for his father, after all. At least there are a few good memories there. And now the leadership role falls fully on himself.
Rhapsody's ramblings by Rhapsody
Reviews (52)
shirebound · 28 September 2013 · Chapter 20: The Prince of Hearts
What a sweet, lovely story!
Kaylee Arafinwiel · 26 July 2009 · Chapter 19: Duty, Honour, Country
I'm not sure but this seems to be one of the Sons of Feanor...Maglor? Or am I mistaken? Anyway, well done Rhapsody! I likes it! :) Kaylee
Larner · 26 July 2009 · Chapter 20: The Prince of Hearts
A most small, delightful prince here, luxuriating in physical and emotional warmth. I say this, who has two kitties currently cuddling up to me! Heh!
Larner · 26 July 2009 · Chapter 19: Duty, Honour, Country
I'm not completely certain of the identity of the speaker, but I can so appreciate the thoughts here. It is so true of so many!
Raksha The Demon · 24 July 2009 · Chapter 20: The Prince of Hearts
Awwwwwww. Cute kitty! Glad that the little feline refugee from Ost-en-Edhil found a good home in Imladris. I can see Elrond being kind to animals, and having many pets over the years.
Lady_Roisin · 24 July 2009 · Chapter 20: The Prince of Hearts
I just wanted to say again how much I enjoyed this story. I love the title, the description of the cat. I love the image of the cat's eyes, the way it moves, all of that. I especially love the image of the cat sitting on Elrond's lap (lol, I accidently typed Eli first, teehee.) This was suh a fun read. Yes, you must consider makin the cat a daddy. :-) I just truly loved this so much.
Author's reply
I hardly write fluff and added to that, once I gave into the plot-kitten's demands... it just flew. Who knows, perhaps Miuro manages to climb into my legs again with those charming kitty eyes... Thanks Roisin, I am so happy that (re-)reading this brings you so much pleasure!
Larner · 30 June 2007 · Chapter 18: Vengeance's Folly
Their father sowed the seeds of his sons' undoing so long ago; and in the end only one was left outside the Halls. And they indeed must feel diminished at this point.
Larner · 30 June 2007 · Chapter 17: Fighting for Hope
It's been a time since I read this part of the Silmarillion. I can't remember if any of the sons of Feanor left any living children this side of the Sea--not that more than Maglor had much of a chance, I suppose. I do hope the child had some kind of life to enjoy.
Larner · 30 June 2007 · Chapter 16: I alone shall lead you
Factious, perhaps--but more importantly he was effective. Wonderful meeting of the challenge.
Bodkin · 6 May 2007 · Chapter 15: A Mother's Wish
Go for it, Nerdanel! The time has come for you to offer what balm you can. Sing him home.
Author's reply
If her voice would carry that far as her sons... yeah, that would be lovely wouldn't it? That's the sadness of this piece though. Thanks for your review!
Bodkin · 6 May 2007 · Chapter 14: Swan Dance
Fool. The sons of Feanor should have taken note of their mother's strength of mind and learned that there are times to say no.
Author's reply
But could they have truly? After all their mother gave up on them so easily, only asking for the youngest to remain behind, so that leaves the question how they would have viewed the love their mother had for them... There was so much going on: avenging their beloved grandfather, an Oath that they sworn and of which Manwë and Varda were called upon as a witness, the pride, the jewels - their heirloom. Who knows what we would have done in their stead... Thanks for the wonderful review Bodkin, they are bunny inspiring!
Bodkin · 6 May 2007 · Chapter 13: Perturbation of Fate
Poor Maglor. Tormented by that wretched stone and his father's obsession throughout all Arda. He deserves some kind of redemption.
Author's reply
I know, I am so mean to Maglor, I really should start giving him something nice. Well I do occasionally give him redemption, just depending on the scenario. In my short story the Inner Light he does return home and I have a short story in the works that explores another version of his fate. But yes, he suffers the most from the Oath and the jewel. Sometimes I just wished the professor gave us other lines than: and thereafter he wandered ever upon the shores, singing in pain and regret beside the waves. For Maglor was mighty among the singers of old, named only after Daeron of Doriath; but he came never back among the people of the Elves.
Larner · 4 May 2007 · Chapter 15: A Mother's Wish
The love of a mother for her child can be so great, and I'm glad of the references you've included as well. Thank you.
Author's reply
Yes, I cannot help to think that eventually all of her sons will be released from Mandos (okay that is when Mandos deems them ready and the want to), they will see their mother again. But Tolkien left Maglor on the other side of the shores (I re-checked HOME recently for that), poor Nerdanel. As a mom myself it feels like such a punishment to her, all she has left is his voice and his laments because her voice doesn't has that reach...
Larner · 4 May 2007 · Chapter 14: Swan Dance
The horrors spawned by that foul oath cannot be counted.
Author's reply
True, but to them it does make so much sense. After all it were the Telerin elves who started the battle...
Bodkin · 1 May 2007 · Chapter 12: The Essence of Fire
Bloomin' Feanor. I hope he learns how he destroyed his family in his wretched obsession for those pointless stones.
Author's reply
It's tragic when you really stand still to look at it, don't you think? That is what gets to me the most when I write Fëanorians: so much promise squandered over what? Also, thank you Bodkin for your reviews of late. They really made my day (and awoke a couple of bunnies) ;)
Bodkin · 1 May 2007 · Chapter 11: Blind Pain
Ouch. Such pain. And Elrohir is, I think, seeking condemnation - one way or another. Only his grandchildren's agony is probably holding Celeborn together right now.
Author's reply
Oh yes I agree, after all he lost his only child as well: it's such a tragedy. I tried to bring across how both are dealing with it differently and will find healing in time, also by seeking each other's support. Thanks for the review!
Larner · 14 April 2007 · Chapter 12: The Essence of Fire
A tool of creativity and of ruin; and the symbol of rebellion and kinstrife here.
Author's reply
Thanks for the review Larner! Yes, I have my own Rhapsy!verse view (based on a lot of researching of the Silmarillion, Tolkien's letters and HOME) on who fulfilled what role in the Noldolantë, it just saddens me that Curufin's talents, his own losses created him to the elf he became to be. It makes him, just as Celegorm, a very intriguing character to write!
Larner · 14 April 2007 · Chapter 11: Blind Pain
Poor Elrohir in his grief, guilt, and frustration--and that poor tree!
Author's reply
Oh this challenge made me muse about what character to choose and I wanted to do something else instead of writing my usual Fëanorians. I hope I did justice to both characters in this moment of loss & realisation. Thank you for your review Larner!
Larner · 14 April 2007 · Chapter 10: Colourful Company
The poor young Gaffer, facing such a company entering his Master's house. Heh!
Author's reply
I think this is one of my favourite moments in the Hobbit: Bilbo's running around while one dwarf after another arrives... and he stresses about not having enough food. When I got the character assigned, I just knew I had to write this moment. I so can imagine how Gaffer (just like Sam later on) would tell these stories after a day of hard work to his family. :) Now that's a nice bunny...
Larner · 14 April 2007 · Chapter 9: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Love it is that makes a home, even when those who share it are forced from what had been their abode.
Author's reply
I find their friendship very intriguing, it must have been a very intimate one to follow a childhood friend across the grinding ice. But then Aredhel always had a strong will andopinion of her own. This is what I like so much about the Silmarillion: it has such a rich tapestry of characters to explore!
Larner · 14 April 2007 · Chapter 8: Shattered Twilight
Maeglin appears to have been conceived to know the bitterness of being bettered by others, to see what he himself desired taken by one he sees as lesser....
Author's reply
Oh yes! I recently read a story written by Ecthelion, The breach in the walls, with explores this same bitterness, only here it is truly too late and beyond redemption. Besides Túrin, I think Maeglin is one of these characters who had a lot of options in his life and could have gone many directions (not oath bound as the Fëanorians), but instead... Thanks for the review(s)! They are so wonderful and encouraging!
Larner · 14 April 2007 · Chapter 7: House of Pain
Aragorn Elessar Envinatar Telcontar has come at last, and much is redone.
Author's reply
Oh yes, and one of the most important turning point in Lord of the Rings. If Aragorn had failed, Imrahil had been responsible for healing a lot of hurts and keeping everything together.
Larner · 14 April 2007 · Chapter 6: A Bard's fate
It was a great grief, after all, to lose so much.
Author's reply
Oh yes, I was reading the Lays of Beleriand the other day and it is so sad to think that Tolkien kept him wandering along the shores for the rest of his life. The laste exile, now there is a bunny to write!
Larner · 14 April 2007 · Chapter 5: United, we wait
Elves and Men appear to have been all too fit for warfare.
Author's reply
I think with all the grieveances done to their houses, they had no other option to keep on fighting Morgoth untill the bitter end. The Nirnaeth is the battle I 'like' the most because if things could have turned differently, they might never have needed the Valar to intervene...