Reviews (14)

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 1 December 2014 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

Atya, I sent Pearl here but didn't review it myself? *facepalm* It's a very good thing that your latest Elf Academy chapter sent me back here then (and besides, it's nearly enough Yule :) ) I'm glad Merry and Pippin were there to keep Lord Namo, the Maiar and Turgon company!! The passage of Time as it runs within and without Mandos is most interesting; it's always been a source of fascination for me. It seems to me that Time doesn't really seem to pass at all to Elves, "all is a timeless Now", I think you said in Elf, Interrupted once, but the Mortals seem to have some semblance of Time, even if it's severely distorted. Most interesting! Tye-melin, and a joyous Ringare to you - may this month, and especially Yule, be merry and bright. Or should that be Merry and Pippin? *cheeky grin* Kaylee

Isilarma · 4 February 2013 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

This is brilliant. You wrote the hobbits very well, and I loved all the comments from the other Valar. Thank you!

Pearl Took · 16 July 2008 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

This was a marvelous story, Fiondil!! I was sent to it by Kaylee, who said to let you know. I'm so glad she did. I will admit to rarely wandering far from the realm of hobbit-centric writers and would not have thought to check out your stories. I shall have to go read some of your other ones now :-) I write Hobbit stories with most featuring Merry and Pippin. Your handling of them is spot on.

6336 · 20 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

Hi Fiondil, I do like Namo's way with Hobbits, they can be like irrepressible but very loving children. They do need squashing firmly on occasion though! By the way I thought people crumpled, bread crumbles :<)! Lynda

Ces · 6 February 2008 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

I'm quite sure that the Halls of Mandos were never the same after Merry and Pippin left! Thank goodness those four had each other to lean on while they await the coming of Aragorn. I like the fact that you had the two hobbits die within hours of each other. Somehow I think that's how they would have wanted it. Closer than brothers they were. Slowly I'm making my way through your stories - and yet again you provided me with another delightful tale.

artistic sprite · 17 November 2007 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

Your description of Mandos is so realistic! If all this is real, I wouldn't have mind death!

shirebound · 20 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

How too utterly delightful! I grinned my way all the way through wonderful, lovely, love-filled story. May I make a humble suggestion? I would have read this sooner if I'd known there were hobbits involved, since I love them so. Would you consider including a list of major characters in your story summaries? (I know that some readers like to be surprised, though.)

nautika · 21 January 2007 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

I read this in a 'fast food' parking lot. I'm sure anyone seeing me thought I was crazy, sitting alone in my car, laughing out loud. I really needed this story today and I cant say enough good things about it! Thank you for a wonderful story to go along with my breakfast.

Aglarendis · 2 January 2007 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

Dear Namo, Thank you for letting Fiondil share this story with us! It is a beautiful gift, one to be treasured by all of us readers, especially those of us who know what you are really like. I especially loved the part when Fiondil said that Gandalf and the other maya just laughed when you tried to put on the "wrath of Namo" act. Frightening you certainly are not. Had I been Yavanna, I would have had greenery appearing about your neck and over your head every so often throughout the entire season of Yule. Did you truly insist that the hobbits stay with Boromir and Eomir after spending Yule with you and Turgon? Somehow, I do not think you would. I am guessing that they came to love you a great deal in those first days, and that they were constantly asking if they could be with you, that they saw you as a kind of hero after that. And what a beautiful thing to do, showing them just a taste of the divine presence of God! Again, thank you for sending this story to Fiondil, and thank you, Fiondil, for hearing and posting such a beautiful tale! As always, it was well-told, and no elf in the Hall of Fire could have done it better! A blessed yule to you!

J. · 23 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

It was very amusing. I love those two Hobbits and the way the acted towards Mandos was really funny - impudent and etc. It reminded me of those funny Gandalf-Hobbits interaction in the books and movies. Thank you for writing and sharing this story, I really enjoyed it.

Bodkin · 19 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

I like the idea of Merry and Pippin causing havoc in Namo's Halls on their way to wherever the spirits of mortals dwell! And of Boromir and Eomer waiting for Elessar so that they might all move on together. While poor Namo must feel like someone trying to run a boarding school full of remarkably bouncy kids! A fun story. And very seasonal. So Merry and Pippin want to take Namo under their wing and ensure he isn't lonely at Yule, do they? It seems very much in character!

Radbooks · 16 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

Oh, a simply wonderful story and a wonderful gift for us! I loved that little, tiny taste Merry and Pippin got of the love of the 'presence' that was simply marvelous. It was a perfect follow-up to your 'Drawing Straight' story and I echo the other reviewers call for a sequel showing Aragorn, Arwen and maybe even Faramir's arrival in the Halls. You write such an interesting character so very well. Thanks for sharing.

Larner · 15 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

Joy to you, also, our friend, for this hilarious and beautiful story. And so Turgon shall not spend Yule alone. Love the love offered to all of them. Thank you all!

Elflingimp · 15 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Lord Námo's Yule Gift

That was really very enjoyable I especally liked it when the wreaths and garland fell on Namos head the visual was hysterical,it would be nice if you would write another story or and extention of this one when Strider and Arwen would arrive!