Kathy_SFF
· 11 May 2006
· Chapter 35: In the Master's House
I sure hope you have the next chapter done . I have gone from wondering about WHO are Haleth and Inglor to WHY would Inglor give Haleth a silver ring he made himself and if they had a relationship before the lake rescue. I love this story because it keeps changing just when I think I have it figured out. You do an excellent job keeping the plot moving while Ignlor and Haleth move through an ever evolving "friendship". If you don't keep writing I'll send several nasty dust bunnies your way...sorry spring cleaning.
Kathy
Author's reply
Thank you, Kathy. I'm sorry for the delay in replying.
The next chapter is done but it needs to be proof-read. I haven't seen any of the promised dust bunnies yet, but a bird in the neighbourhood has taken a profound dislike of my car. Is that revenge enough?
Haleth
Stefania
· 5 May 2006
· Chapter 1: The Cold Waste
Hi Haleth -
I've just discovered your story and am already intrigued. Great characterization, BTW. I can't help but wonder if Inglor not only is a very well-drawn elf but also has a trace of the Vulcan (from Star Trek) in him. You've hooked me. I'm curious to see what Inglor and Haleth are up to. And I'm positive Mr. Elf has a thing for the poor, fly beleagured lady.
- Steff
Author's reply
Hello, Stefania and thank-you for the review.
I never thought of Inglor as behaving like a Vulcan before, but now that you mention it, his calm, stone-faced stoicism is Vulcan like. It wasn't deliberate, but I can certainly see a resemblance. Good point.
Haleth
vampfan30
· 4 May 2006
· Chapter 34: Esgaroth
once again, we get so little, but, at the same time, so much. I really love Inglor & his supposed lack of knowledge as to why he has the effect that he does. As for Haleth's reaction to Beregnil, it IS good to be noticed once in a while by a male figure that isn't the object of your affection. All in all, another great chapter, leaving us dying for more......
Author's reply
Thank-you, Vampfan.
Poor Inglor. He likely doesn't understand why he affects women the way he does. It's fairly obvious that nothing like it has happened to him until now and he's not a young individual.
Beregnil's inclusion of Haleth is refreshing change. Though she at least understands why people speak to Inglor and ignore her, it's got to be depressing to be constantly ignored.
More will come soon.
Thanks again.
Haleth
Bodkin
· 4 May 2006
· Chapter 34: Esgaroth
Poor Haleth. Confusion doesn't suit her. Although watching 'the muscles in his back moving beneath his shirt as he worked' doesn't sound such a bad way to spend the afternoon.
Female heads were already snapping around to gaze upon the splendour that was Inglor. I love statements like that. So well put.
And someone who sees Haleth and talks to her! A remarkable man!
Author's reply
Thank-you, Bodkin.
You're right. Haleth does not appreciate confusion in the least. She usually puts it out of her mind with physical activity. As that outlet isn't currently available (she's wisaly not ready to challenge Inglor just yet), there is a lot of free time to be confused.
There's not much that gets past Beregnil. Anyone who rises to the position he's in has to be very sharp as well as charming.
Thanks again
Haleth
perelleth
· 3 May 2006
· Chapter 34: Esgaroth
Oh! yay! Finally on the road! well, from one prison to another, it seems, although at least this time Inglor is confined within the same walls, and he will have a taste of a stern housekeeper! Is there a cat in Lake Town's master's house?
I like this Beregnil, who courteously included poor Haleth in his greting *and* in the conversation! Poor woman surely began to wonder whether she had become a Nazgul herself, and with a ring,too!
I liked the description of the hustle and bustle in Lake Town, and the vivid picture of the Master´s working room...and... of Inglor paddling, too, LOL!
Oh, And many thanks for the tips! Let us hope she behaves here :-)
Author's reply
Thank-you, perelleth.
Poor Inglor, kept inside and out of sight for his own good. He knows how people (especially women) react to him but he still can't understand why.
I'm very glad you like Beregnil. He's quite sharp, quite the gentleman and one of my favourite original characters.
Tolkien's description of Lake Town has always fascinated me. He hinted that it was a commercial town in the Hobbit. The town elected its Master rather than having a hereditary ruler. While the hobbits elect their mayor, most of the western human settlements are kingdoms. I hope I've hit fairly close to the mark with my description of it.
Thanks again!
Haleth
Blackadder
· 3 May 2006
· Chapter 34: Esgaroth
I check this site everyday for an update. That's how much I love this story. Excellent characters and story line! The elves act like elves, the men act like men, and this thing with the silver ring is driving me to distraction!
Author's reply
Thank-you, Blackadder, especially for the comment about the elves acting like elves. It's always a temptation to have Inglor behave like a mortal. I constantly have to keep in mind the fact that while elves look like humans and act like humans, they are definitely not humans. A lot of the tension comes from Inglor and especially Haleth making incorrect assumptions about each other's words and behavior.
Haleth
Lyn
· 3 May 2006
· Chapter 34: Esgaroth
Lovely! Just lovely! I was so happy you were able to update!
Author's reply
Thank-you, Lyn.
And thank you for reading carefully enough to point out the grammatical and spelling errors. I try my best to catch them before posting, but some always slip through.
Haleth
Mopsy
· 3 May 2006
· Chapter 34: Esgaroth
Hooray, more! I like Beregnil very much. He seems like a clever, kind man. And poor Haleth, watching Inglor's shoulders and being all uncertain about the ring.
I also have been meaning to ask (though I'm not sure if you'll tell me, because you're enigmatic as Inglor, according to the answers you leave on reviews) what the hangover remedy Inglor gave Haleth way back in Bree was? I assume he didn't make a mistake, but why did he give her something ineffective? It puzzles me like a very puzzling thing.
Author's reply
Thank-you again, Mopsy. (I love your name.)
I'm glad you mentioned liking Beregnil. I like him very much. He wasn't planned at all. It almost seemed as though he was there all along, patiently waiting for the story to get to him.
About the hangover remedy that wasn't. Inglor was quite alarmed by the original loss of the palantir. Not knowing much about mortal society, he really needed Haleth to be able to think straight. The other symptoms of the hangover weren't as important as her having a clear mind. Whatever he gave her allowed her to concentrate while she had a headache. Maybe it was a few drops from the long vanished waters of Ivrin? That water was rumoured to be able to clear the mind.
How he got hold of such a thing is another matter entirely. I think I feel a plot bunny nibbling on my ankles.
Thanks!
Haleth
Kathy_SFF
· 2 May 2006
· Chapter 34: Esgaroth
Yippie (does little happy dance)!! Another TWO chapters. Liuth???? I better go back and re-read. Inglor MADE Haleth's ring..hmmm....definately sounds like an elven bethrothal (sp) ring. No wonder she is feeling like she was part of something but can't figure out what or why. Definatley looking forward to more Haleth and Inglor. Please keep writing I love this story.
Author's reply
Thanks Kathy_SSF. I'm glad you're still enjoying the story. Originally it wasn't meant to be this long. It just grew out of control.
Inglor made Haleth's ring. He did not bother to tell her what it was for. Either he assumed she would know (never a good idea) or he doesn't want her to know.
Thank-you again.
Haleth
Fire
· 2 May 2006
· Chapter 34: Esgaroth
So it is indeed a silver ring Inglor gave Haleth, I can't wait to see just what he is thinking about.
The Hosluin have left Lake town as well, not surprising. I wonder how much work it will take Inglor and Haleth to get anywhere near the palantir. Those easterlings seem to have plans withit, and they aparantly know what it is they have gotten hold of.
I can't help but agree with Haleth and find it funny how women react to Inglor ;) somehow I think it's just a natural reaction of them to any elf.
Author's reply
Thank-you, Fire.
It will likely take quite a bit of work before Inglor and Haleth get past the Hosluin. This is assuming the dwarves, Dunedain or dragon don't beat them to it.
It's interesting to watch people react to very good looking individuals. They don't usually go to the extremes the way women seem to with Inglor (unless it's a movie star), but there's a definite difference in the way they behave.
Thanks again.
Haleth
Bodkin
· 29 April 2006
· Chapter 33: Interlude V
The poor Dunedain. Every time they get somewhere, they are sent somewhere else. On a giant trail of Chinese Whispers.
Froi at least does know what he is seeking. Whether he'll get it ... And Inglor working at a forge! With silver, perhaps?
Lithul - unemotional, uninvolved - seeking only revenge. H'mm. Lots of threads. All twisting together with Haleth's.
Author's reply
Thank-you, Bodkin
Halmir has a thankless task. He could look at it as an opportunity to touch base with most of Gondor's potential allies in the northern part of Rhovanion.
Froi will likely see more of Middle-earth than he was ever hoped or imagined.
Lithul has good reason to be very motivated. (I suppose I should actually sit down and write that story some time.)
Thanks again.
Haleth
Fire
· 28 April 2006
· Chapter 33: Interlude V
Poor Halmir, he will get very saddlesore before he get to where the palantir is. That is will he ever catch up with the palantir or will he be forced to keep on riding?
Interresting fact that Inglor has been at the forges. Sounds like he's made Haleth's ring himself, that is very very interresting news ;)
Author's reply
The way things seem to go in this story, Halmir would likely find the palantir and immediately lose it again.
Inglor has many hidden talents. For someone who is supposedly naive, he hides them well.
Haleth
Chibi-Kaz
· 28 April 2006
· Chapter 4: T'Ang
Ah, very wise of Haleth to resist, for the mortal who drinks T'Ang may become hopelessly addicted to the substance. I for one cannot get through a morning without T'Ang.....
;-p ;-D
Cheers,
Chibi-kaz
Author's reply
Thank-you Chibi-Kaz
Indeed the drink of immortals is perilous to the Second Born. Who can tell what consequences might have developed if Haleth had partaken of the T'Ang? She might have not been able to get along without it and Inglor would have been forced to spend his days preparing enough to satisfy her cravings.
Haleth
Lyn
· 28 April 2006
· Chapter 33: Interlude V
Yipes! I can hardly wait for the spine tingling encounters yet to come!
Lyn
· 28 April 2006
· Chapter 33: Interlude V
Yipes! I can hardly wait for the spine tingling encounters yet to come!
Author's reply
Thank-you, Lyn.
I hope you find the rest of the story as entertaining.
Haleth
Anna Wing
· 28 April 2006
· Chapter 33: Interlude V
Excellent, I was hoping that the dragon would come back soon. There's a typo - "Dunadan" is the singular form of "Dunedain" (sorry, I can't do the accents). So it should be "Halmir the Dunadan", for whom I have much sympathy.
Author's reply
Thank-you for pointing out the typo, Anna. It's now fixed. If you ever find any others, please don't hesistate to mention them.
Poor, long-suffering Halmir really deserves a vacation. Preferrably one that doesn't involve horse back riding.
Thanks again.
Haleth
perelleth
· 28 April 2006
· Chapter 33: Interlude V
Oy! poor Halmir! He must get a sun blocker soon, in preparation for the trip to Far Harad! That was hilarious, the troup of Dunedain dancing back and forth across wilderland.
Everyone is on the move around here, and now the Dwarves decide to retrieve the palantir? But you got me confused with with the Dragon. What on arda happened to the roofs in Dale? I was sure it had been the dragon pursuing the Hosluin and the palantir, LOL!!
I really love this interludes, Haleth. In such a few wrods you make everything shake! Inglor at the forge in the Mountain. HAve I said lately how *much* I like this Inglor? :-)
Author's reply
Thank-you, perelleth
Halmir and his companions must have a really bad case of saddle sores. They likely won't be in a very good mood by the time they get to wherever they're going, which will likely change before they reach the current destination.
I think everyone's had a similar experience, though hopefully over not so great a distance.
Haleth
vampfan30
· 27 April 2006
· Chapter 33: Interlude V
HUNH?????? that wasn't much, but, we will take it. Inglor at a forge? He made the ring for Haleth?? You're killing me. More please!!!!
Author's reply
I'm sorry. It is a very short chapter. And yes, Inglor made the ring for Haleth.
Mopsy
· 24 April 2006
· Chapter 32: Recuperation
Is Inglor somehow, in some mysterious way, Finrod? He even reads a bit like Finrod - he's very curious, asks lots of questions about mortal behaviour, and is clearly capable of forming strong bonds with mortal chicks. And doesn't seem to consider himself above her, as Finrod said to Andreth he didn't look down on humans.
Author's reply
Thanks, Mopsy.
Inglor does resemble Finrod in appearance and behavior. Inglor introduces himself as belonging to the House of Finarfin. He refuses to say anthing more about his origins. Not that Haleth has thought to ask him. At least not yet.
For what it's worth, Finrod is my favourite elf.
Haleth
perelleth
· 16 April 2006
· Chapter 32: Recuperation
Apologies for the delay, I was out of town!
Wow! A silver ring! *Chokes repeatedly* Now he managed to confound *me* LOL. Until they get rid of the Palantir? So it is kind of protection? Interesting!
Poor Haleth, anyway, confined to the place and tortured by the housekeeper and the cat. I laughed at her anctics , though, trying to avoid the creature and even make him lose is composure, No wonder that she ended up under a tree.
I am very much aware you were harmed in my place," he growled. This must be like a thorn in his side, I suppose. And yet she thought he was angry at her.. and voila! he produces a silver ring out of his incandescent rage. LEt us hope that fate keep them from completeing their task in the close future. I am enjoying this too much.
Back to the roofs. Can Dragons smell coffe and chocolate at a distance? ;-)
Author's reply
Thank you, perelleth. And it's me who should apologize for taking so long to respond.
As they'll have to retrieve the palantir before they can get rid of it, Haleth might be wearing that ring for a very long time.
Haleth seems to be extremely restless by nature. Without Inglor to take out her frustration on, she targets the cat instead.
Inglor really is bothered by the poisoning. He seems to consider himself Haleth's guardian but, by giving her the treats, he was instrumental in the situation. It's too bad he doesn't think to tell her what the ring is actually for. He seems to assume she'll understand. But the story is set four years after the War of the Ring. For Haleth, rings have a bad reputation. She takes it because he wants her to have it, but she's far from comfortable with it. And it's out of the question that she'd admit to being ignorant and ask him for the meaning of it.
Can Dragons smell coffee and chocolate at a distance? Maybe somewhere there's a dragon who hoards coffee and chocolate the way others hoard gold and jewels?
Thanks again.
Haleth
Bodkin
· 15 April 2006
· Chapter 32: Recuperation
I love Erysa's strategy for keeping Haleth under house arrest. Talking her into submission. A technique long used most effectively by mothers.
I'm not surprised that Haleth greeted Inglor with a demand to know when they were leaving. But I was surprised at the silver ring. On the index finger no less. And I imagine Haleth was more than a little disconcerted.
But Inglor the 'grim, terrible and enraged Elf Lord'! Incandescent with rage! That's not what she is used to seeing. He is really coming out from behind the shield of golden glory - and making sure that everyone knows that Haleth is under his protection and they had better beware of ill-treating her.
So Haleth is having trouble sleeping? At least she is still comforting herself with the thought that their relationship will end shortly. Not sure she's right. (Hope she isn't!!)
Author's reply
Thank-you, Bodkin
Erysa seems to be a fairly good judge of character. She knows Haleth won't be deliberately impolite and uses that to keep her in the house.
Haleth was bored until the entire incident with the ring. Now she's confused and very uncomfortable. She could always ask what the ring means, but she'd have to admit...to Inglor, no less...that she doesn't know. It's not likely to happen any time soon.
Inglor momentarily lowers the mask he usually presents to the world. Under the circumstances, it's understandable. He's been fretting over the recent experience for days, trying to figure out how to forestall another attempt on her life. He finally thinks he knows how to protect her but she is both oblivious, ungrateful, and rubs his nose in the situation to boot. Small wonder he's angry.
Haleth
Vampfan30
· 13 April 2006
· Chapter 32: Recuperation
Hi, Haleth....
you have got me SO hooked on this story that I check for updates daily....keep up the good work! Inglor is ... I find him so very hard to describe- miltilayered, innocent in many ways, but, I think he is starting to catch on to a lot, hence the ring. Am I close? looking forward to more......
Author's reply
Thank-you, Vampfan30.
I'm sorry it's taken me so long to update. Real life has been keeping me awya from the computer.
I'm glad you find Inglor interesting. He's certainly developed in unexpected ways. It's hard to say if he's catching on or if he's known all along and is just demonstrating he knows. I'd really hate to have to play poker with him. I can see him wearing a calm, baffled expression as he lays down a royal flush.
Lyn
· 13 April 2006
· Chapter 32: Recuperation
This is the story I look for first.
Just one suggestion:
"If I recall the entire episode properly," she said with the glacial calmness,
I think if "the" was removed the sentence would read better:
"If I recall the entire episode properly," she said with glacial calmness,
Author's reply
You're absolutely right, Lyn. Once again, thank you for pointing out the error. It's been corrected.
Haleth
Mopsy
· 13 April 2006
· Chapter 32: Recuperation
*blinkety*
Doesn't that make it an Elven engagement ring??
Hmm.
I loved the bit at the end..."She felt like an actor who had played a scene without benefit of a script or even of the vaguest hint of background story." This perfectly describes that feeling of having been a part of something you don't understand.
Author's reply
Thank-you, Mopsy.
Doesn't that make it an Elven engagement ring??
Only Inglor knows and, for whatever reason, he's not saying.
Whatever it means, you're right that Haleth just doesn't understand it at all. She could ask, but then she'd have to admit she doesn't know.
Thank-you again.
Haleth
Kathy_SFF
· 12 April 2006
· Chapter 32: Recuperation
I haven't been able to read for a while due to real life issues, so I was HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY to see all your updates. Poor Haleth. CHoking and bloody nose in dinner at Rivendale, beaten up by bandits, treated like a criminal by the Rangers,and now poisoned! If I was her I would start to think Inglor was a bad luck charm , just kidding. I was trying to figure out the poison. AT first I thought she was eating something like chocolate covered coffee beans and started to go into caffine overload. This sounded more serious. Of course I loved Inglor to the rescue. It seems that he cares a LOT for Haleth , and gave her that silver ring. Can't wait to read your next chapter.
Author's reply
Thank-you, Kathy_SSF. I hope that life has settled down in a good way.
Haleth does seem to be having a hard time of it. Inglor does seem to bring Haleth bad luck.
I never actually defined the poison. It could be belladonna which causes hallucinations and a rapid heart beat.
In his own way, Inglor cares a great deal for Haleth.
Thanks again for reviewing.
Haleth