LisaG · 8 July 2010 · Chapter 7: No Price Too Dear
Lovely, lovely story! I loved the end scene with Elrond and Legolas...heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
Ephemeros by Tinnuial
Reviews (19)
Legolass · 31 August 2005 · Chapter 7: No Price Too Dear
I am reviewing this here since I happen to be... well... here. This was just beautiful, Tinnuial. I felt Legolas' sadness, and how painful it is that he can't really share this with Estel. The heart-to-heart with Elrond was just heartrending, it was so 'you'. And it was a nice touch - using this to explain why Legolas was chosen for the Quest. I, too, love taking book canon and weaving tales to fill in the blanks or to explain why certain choices were made. Nicely done again. Thank you. :-)
Faith · 31 August 2005 · Chapter 7: No Price Too Dear
youre welcome mellon-nin..*sniff..that was soo sweet...*Sniff...i love it.. Faith, the Sue Slayer IMSGSET and Sue Squad member
Faith · 29 August 2005 · Chapter 6: The Long Way Home
Hannon le..I will keep them up, since theyre obviously working...*evil grin Faith,the Sue Slayer IMSGSET and Sue Squad member
Shaan Lien · 26 August 2005 · Chapter 6: The Long Way Home
I'm glad you didn't have Legolas kill the stag. It was unexpected that he didn't, I thought surely he was and was mentally grumbling about it. ANyway, I've enjoyed this story and I hope to read more.
an exquisite elfling · 25 August 2005 · Chapter 5: The Hunt
wow..I'm liking this alot. Can't wait to see more updates!!!! Cheers!
Legolass · 25 August 2005 · Chapter 5: The Hunt
Another lovely chapter, Tinnuail. I love it that Legolas stays true to his elven character and gentleness. If you write this tale to the end of Aragorn's life, you're going to have me in tears as I was at the closing of This is My Path. *sniff* Are you going to? Could you send me an email to warn me first (in case you don't want to give away the rest of your story)? I already feel teary. As for whether I *mind* your pointing readers to Once Upon A Strongbow - are you kidding? :-) I would love for more and more people to read our stories - ANY of our stories - on a friendship that many of us consider so beautiful. So - thank you! *Hugs and kisses*
eliza61 · 25 August 2005 · Chapter 5: The Hunt
Hey Tinnuial, A lovely story here. I like seeing how all 4 "brothers" get on with each other. It's especially nice to read about their closeness in happy, peaceful times. I think that helps them to survive the war & tragedies about to come their way. Legolass' insight is great and I too was glad that he didn't kill the stag but I really loved how you had Estel, Elladan & Elrohir support him. Great friends really do last a life time. Write again, Eliza
Legolass · 21 August 2005 · Chapter 4: The Nature of Mortality
It cannot have been an easy moment for the immortal - to finally realise that whereas elves are born to live forever, mortals begin to die the moment they are born. A sad truth for all of us in the 'real world', and a sad one, too, for Legolas in our stories. You wrote Legolas' disquieting realisation well, Tinnuial.
Author's reply
Thank you for the kind review... can't wait to read your new story too... :)
grumpy · 20 August 2005 · Chapter 4: The Nature of Mortality
Great story, I love Estel and the twins stories. I like that part about the tavern maid who took a fancy to Aragorn. And that Estel has grown to nearly the height of the twins. Poor Legolas has just realized that Estel could DIE. looking forward to more.
Author's reply
Thank you for taking the time to review... It's always lovely to hear from readers. I hope to have a new chapter for you all soon. :)
Angelelf · 17 August 2005 · Chapter 3: Dawn in the Valley
Wonderful story. I really enjoy the interaction between all of Elrond's children and Legolas. I'm not sure about the 16 points but since it is Middle Earth there very well could be a deer that big. Elves would use all of the deer, including the antlers, in their everyday living. Maybe you could make a ceremony celebrating the deer or something and what he has given them. Also, it would be understandable for the twins to act immaturely around Estel since to them he is still a child. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Author's reply
Thank you for the kind review and good suggestion. I have something planned that would be ....suitable for the story I think. :) Cheers!
Galimeril · 17 August 2005 · Chapter 3: Dawn in the Valley
Ahhh! It's good to have you back! Good luck on those exams! As for the stag, I think it's quite possible to have one with sixteen points, heaven knows I would like to see one of those!!! This was a great chapter, and I look forward to more! Galimeril
Author's reply
Thanks for the good wishes and also for confirming that I'm not too far off the mark with the stag! You're in luck...new chapter's up today...all I can say is that procrastination gets better nearer to the exam... ;)
Larner · 2 August 2005 · Chapter 2: Of Wild Boars and Tavern Maids
There is little room for innocence in the situation in which these find themselves.
Author's reply
With regards to your review of Chapter One: Point taken. Personally, I felt that characterisations of the twins did turn out a tad less mature than I envisioned them. But I figured even princes and sons of great lords have their lighthearted moments, grown or not. The reunion of old friends is occasion enough for merriment surely. I suppose to be entirely faithful to canon, the "old friends" bit would require an AU tag too since Tolkien never spoke of such a friendship. Then again, I never claimed this to be anything other than Fan Fiction, which surely allows for some liberties; liberties that I am most certainly not the first to take. According to the Appendices, the twins were born in year 130 of the Third Age, making them about two centuries shy of three thousand. A birthdate for Legolas was never given, but I have chosen to follow Michael Martinez and Ellen Brundige's lead where his age is concerned. Both have written rather fascinating analyses of Legolas and both have come to the conclusion that he can't be much more than 700 or 800 years old at most, possibly closer to 500. I think I read somewhere that elves come of age around 50 but are not considered full-grown till a few centuries afer. 5-700 would make him rather young for an elf now wouldn't it, though certainly older than any of his companions in the fellowship. However, it really is relative. Pippin is older than Eomer, but Pippin is still considered a "tween" where Eomer is Marshal of the Riddermark. I am no Tolkien scholar. I am merely playing with characters and stories to which I am entitled an interpretation, just as you are entitled to yours. As for the review for Chapter 2, perhaps when I have the leisure to revise my work, I shall have to re-emphasize that Elrond is mourning his children's loss of innocence, as any parent would, no matter how old his children are. Thank you for your review. It will help shape the story now, should I find the inspiration to continue it.
Larner · 2 August 2005 · Chapter 1: The Children Are Home
And just when is an elf an adult? Elladan and Elrohir are probably close to four thousand years old, and Legolas remembered the search for the Entwives, which is also several thousand years past. But it's enjoyable to see friendship blooming.
Galimeril · 2 August 2005 · Chapter 2: Of Wild Boars and Tavern Maids
Wow! You have agreat writing style. I can see the characeters just leap off the pages, and such easy friendship is wonderful to watch! I can't wait for you're next updat! Good luck on your Exam =) Galimeril ;D
Author's reply
Thanks for the kind review and exam wishes. I'll try my best to have the next chapter out in a timely fashion. Writing about the lads is such good stress-relief! :)
Faith · 2 August 2005 · Chapter 2: Of Wild Boars and Tavern Maids
Estel a ladys man? LOL...hmmm i wonder what Arwen thought of that?hehehehehe..MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEE MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!AIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!:D Faith,the Sue Slayer Proud member of IMSGSET and the Sue Squad
Author's reply
hehehe...Arwen is all too familiar with that dashing charm ;) But not to worry. Aragorn has eyes only for her, no matter that the other ladies wish it were otherwise! Thanks for the review.
an exquisite elfling · 1 August 2005 · Chapter 2: Of Wild Boars and Tavern Maids
hehehehe..Estel and the twins' stories made my day..this chapter is even better than the last! I like!
Author's reply
Aww thanks, you guys make *my* day. It's always wonderful to hear from readers. It's lots of fun to write about the twins and Estel...makes exam stress melt away. Thanks again...
an exquisite elfling · 1 August 2005 · Chapter 1: The Children Are Home
Nicely written. I can't wait to read more!
Faith · 1 August 2005 · Chapter 1: The Children Are Home
ROFL!!! those twins make quite an entrance dont they?:D hehehehe ahh i love them..hehehehe... Faith,the Sue Slayer Proud member of IMSGSET and the Sue Squad