eiluj
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 105: Consultation with Manwë
So Morcocáno has a history. Well, it shouldn't have surprised me: that sort never change! (Here's hoping he's the exception that proves the rule.)
They may bemoan the lack of a Reborn Noldorin king of Beleriand to take charge (and knock some sense into the Tol Eressëans), but I can only imagine said king's first hundred years after leaving Mandos/Lórien. Like Finrod only more so, because there'd be more pressure to see the Reborn king as *king,* and he wouldn't have been behaving with kingly maturity. Then again, in many ways spending his first years out of Mandos/Lórien among former subjects would be a more friendly, accepting experience for the Reborn king than Finrod had.
Looking forward to seeing the Tol Eressëans' reaction to Valmar!
"my daughter, for one, and my great-great grandson" -- Psst! Isn't Gil-galad Arafinwë's great-grandson? Son: whichever of the A's it was. Grandson: Orodreth. Great-grandson: Gil-galad. Or am I forgetting someone?
Author's reply
Thanks, eiluj, for pointing out the genealogical error. Too many greats. One of these days I'm going to have to create a genealogy chart for all these characters to keep track of them. *grin*
Anyway, Morocáno does indeed have a history. He will actually show up in a minor way in the Darkening story that I am presently writing and hope to begin posting later this year.
I suspect that if whichever of the Reborn kings was released, he would have to do a lot of growing up fast dealing with the Tol Eressëans, but, as you point out, the Tol Eressëans would be more accepting and friendly toward him than was Finrod's experience in Tirion and that would go a long way towards helping him to adjust. It's not going to happen anytime soon, though, so the Tol Eressëans will have to come up with another idea in the interim.
Aiwen
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 105: Consultation with Manwë
I just got back to this story, and had the pleasure of reading multiple new chapters at once. I like it very much, and I think your writing style has improved from the early chapters of Elf,Interrupted. In particular, the descriptions no longer feel intrusive. I originally found them slightly excessive, especially the clothing descriptions. That hasn't been happening with the more recent chapters.
Author's reply
Hi, Aiwen. The clothing descriptions, especially those of the Valar, were there for a reason... since physical forms are like clothing to the Valar, how they present themselves to the elves is indicative of their moods. That's especially true of Námo and often aspects of their attire are symbolic, as the chapter notes show.
I am glad, though, that you are enjoying the story and these most recent chapters and that you think my writing style has improved. Thank you very much for letting me know. I really appreciate it.
Sunny
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 105: Consultation with Manwë
Heh. The factions are bound to make things Interesting at the council. And while those most against the council being held at all will probably stay away, it il likely that some of the barely less obstructionist people will go to Aman when they find that the council _will_ be held – with or without them. And while they are there they will probably do their very best to derail the whole thing. And Morcocáno sounds like a sort of fellow likely to be in the thick of that sort of thing. If he is suitably blatant about it, perhaps the Valar will get a chance to see to it that he is ... reeducated. *grim smile*
If the Valar are going to be taking turns hosting the meetings, it wouldn’t surprise me to see that solutions will be found at the meeting hosted at the house of the Vala who has his/her turn just _before_ Námo? ;-)
Author's reply
We'll eventually see who shows up and who doesn't, who causes trouble and who wishes they hadn't. *grin* And I suspect you are correct about that last.... I can see all those elves turning quite pale and wondering if they really want to spend the next day being hosted by the Lord of Mandos. *LOL*
Tari
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 104: Consultation with Irmo
Ah!!! Soon it will be time for Glorfindel to go to the last Homely House on Middle-earth. I'm sure that will upset Finrod because they will be separated for a very long time.
Author's reply
Indeed, Tari. So these 'practice' separations will prove very helpful. *grin*
Larner
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 105: Consultation with Manwë
Nice to see "management" getting involved. And the idea of them being impressed by both various Elven tribes working together and the presence of the Valar and Maiar taking part with the Elves in the conference tickles me.
Poor Varda--gotta make certain the floors are clean afterwards! Heh!
Author's reply
Ah... 'management'... an apt term. *grin* And of course 'management' has a vested interest in seeing that all goes well.
6336
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 105: Consultation with Manwë
What is it with Varda and clean floors? I am going to get her one of those Swiffer floor thingies and she can have one of her Maia flit around with it!
Hm, having the Valar host the Council will, hopefully, have a positive affect on it, plus, as they say, giving them a legitimate excuse to have a 'finger in the pie'!
Also having the Council memebers seeing all the Elves of Valmar working together, alongside the Maia, to mantian the city will help put things in perspective.
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
We all have our little quirks, and Varda's is clean floors. *LOL*
Hopefully, having the council in Valmar will allow the Tol Eressëans to see the Amanians, as well as the Valar and Maiar, in a different and more positive light. We'll see.
Sitara
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 102: The Meaning of ‘Quest’
Indeed. How we shall travel the Road…a very appropriate choice for asserting a true quest’s meaning, the quote from “The Christian Century”. Very enlightening, from my point of view, as was the comparison between those elflings’ endeavor and Glorfindel’s quest, although personally I would say that every adventure is bound to play a certain part in building one’s character. But…well, I suppose the Maiar would have better knowledge than myself. “grin”.
Elwing…”bracing herself”. Well, speaking about common sense, at least I should take into account the fact that she and her deeds are hardly relevant for this story’s purpose and adequately curb my tongue. Speaking about canon, Elwing has never done anything to earn at least an ounce of my sympathy and I’m afraid that her “the-blame-lies-with-anyone-else-but-me” attitude earns her nothing more than my deepest contempt. Also, I shall take into account the fact that as long as Arda stands she’ll be never reunited with her entire family and that she has more than a Age to stay awake in the middle of the night and to try to convince herself that “there was trully no choice”. I really should pity her but in my opinion she‘s making herself a very less-than-worthy of mercy kind of person, so to speak. I mean, personally I have always found much more easier to pity the woman caught in adultery rather than the ones preparing to throw stones at her. That and her attempt to heap up her personal responsibility on Maedhros’ shoulders as if he hadn’t enough of his own to deal with never fails to make me see red. Or crimson. “grin”
Let’s try for some rational comments. Firstly, I shall do her the courtesy to assume that she genuinely believed the truth of her statements. I shall discard at once any thought implying the fact that she had “edited” a bit the enfolding of those events and, since the history is and always will be written by the winning or (in this case) by the living side, she merely “adjusted” a bit the facts. I’m saying this because in my mind the term “murder” would make me believe that, without the slightest warning, those wretched Fëanorians had sneaked in the palace in the middle of the night and gutted her entire family in their sleep, said family being completely helpless, without any means to defend itself . If I’m not mistaken, it wasn’t quite like that. Also, speaking about the destruction of Doriath, for getting the bigger picture, I should think about some dwarfish army and about a certain former Queen’s actions….for the sake of accuracy. Oh well. Details. But again, I won’t follow this line of reasoning.
All right. “To have given them the Silmaril would have dishonored their memory, and more” . I’m going to tackle this reason only , because it was also given in canon. Firstly, I shall briefly notice that, from a certain point of view, this particular reason would have worked for both sides, not only for one of them. Secondly, I’d say that righting your family’s mistakes doesn’t mean that you have dishonored their memory. Remember, Melian herself had advised Thingol to give them back the Silmaril.
However, the root of this problem lies somewhere else. With the claims laid on that Silmaril. If (IF “wolfish grin”) the House of Fëanáro had indeed lost the ownership of the Silmarils, this couldn’t have possibly the meaning that those Stones were now free of (legitimate) owner and on the market. They weren’t meant to simply become the property of other Elves. To simply and impudently “grin” put in, stealing from the thief doesn’t make you the rightful owner. “lol”
To finally end my rants, I’d say that, if Elwing (or Thingol or Dior or Luthien) had cast the Silmaril into a pond, they would have had my sympathy. By keeping and wearing it , they have done exactly what Morgoth did: they claimed something that will never belong to them. By doing so, they dragged their people into a war not for freedom, for survival and any other noble cause but for a jewel. Now am I supposed to condemn the Fëanorians for throwing away theirs and their followers lives for a stupid bauble and to praise/indulgently excuse Elwing and her people for wasting theirs and their children's lives for the same bauble? And…one’s choices can kill as good as swords do, in my opinion.
There is mercy, indeed, but there should be also accountability, in my opinion. For all of them. On the bright side...the next chapters seems to look delightful enough to eat. "grinning widely"
Author's reply
We're never going to agree on this, Sitara, so I think it's best to agree to disagree and leave it at that. *grin* I will point out one thing, which may or may not have escaped your notice: at the time of Doriath's destruction, Elwing was only a baby. Assumingly, Dior entrusted her and the Nauglamir to a devoted retainer to see them both safely out of Doriath. So, everything Elwing knows about her family and the Silmaril is what she's been told by others. And what she was no doubt told as she was growing up and listening to the tales about Doriath and her family was: at all cost, keep the Silmaril away from the Fëanorians.
She is, therefore, a product of her upbringing. You may despise her and hold her in contempt for her decisions and deny her any mercy or forgiveness, and that is your preogative, but you cannot blame her for what she believes to be true and act accordingly, no more than you can blame anyone in our world who honestly believes something to be true and acts accordingly even if you wished they had done otherwise. I truly wonder how many of us, under similar circumstances, would act any differently than Elwing did, given what she believed were her options and having only seconds to act on those beliefs?
And since you're the one who brought up the woman caught in adultery *impudent grin* remember Jesus' words: "Let he who is without sin...."
Sunny
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 104: Consultation with Irmo
"If the weather turns against us after all have assembled, they’ll have nowhere to go, so they might as well sit in comfort and talk." sneaky, sneaky, Arafinwë! ;-)
Wonder who will be the _first_ ones from Tol Eressëa to travel to Tirion?
It wouldn't surprise me if perhaps one group decided not send any official representatives - either the council in Avallonë or the one in Kortirion - but if so, that will likely have definitive negative consequences for trade and such - which again would motivate those groups to get their acts together in a hurry!!
Author's reply
Hi, Sunny. Yes, Arafinwë is sneaky, isn't he? But we all knew that. *grin* We'll see soon enough who shows up in Tirion from Tol Eressëa and why and what comes of it.
Sitara
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 101: Old Acquaintances
Well, that was a nice surprise for Glorfindel, to meet again some old friends, who were probably about to die last time he’d seen them. The First Age Legolas, hmm?...In regard to Glorfindel’s outburst, I cannot do else than sympathize with him when it comes about the degree of manipulation he’s subjected to by the Valar. Still, in my opinion, as long as there is trust between the Valar and him, nothing is beyond hope.
So, Mánatamir was given the task to protect, so the speak, Eärendil and Elwing’s little haven. Interesting. What is more interesting is the fact that they are on their way to gave again a realm to rule, in a matter of speaking. You know, there is something in regard to Tolkien’s rulers that always struck me as an oddity: none of them would have made a decent leader in the real world. Or , at least, no one as far as my knowledge goes. Well, except for Arafinwë, perhaps. Somehow, they have always managed to put their oaths, their grief, their pride, their longing for parents or spouses, their honor and whatnot above the wellbeing of the people. Of course, what rubs me the wrong way is that only some are getting the blame for it, not all of the culprits, but this is another story. As for this story, I can only hope that Eärendil and Elwing have indeed learned something from their experience in Middle-earth.
As for the war training…I’m as much as confused as Glorfindel is, I’m afraid. I don’t think he or Ecthelion have had some special skills or training aimed specifically to annihilate balrogs. They did simply it because they had to do it, period. The fact that the balrogs died too along with them sounds to me more like dumb luck than anything else. Then I suppose there should be more than meets the eye or Glorfindel’s special training with the Maiar will come into play?
P.S. By the way, I love Antigone. "lol"
Author's reply
Many of the earlier Elven rulers certainly fit your description. Arafinwë is an exception and I would also include Gil-galad and Círdan to that list, as well as Ingwë and Olwë though for different reasons since they really don't come into the stories all that much. Perhaps someone like Finrod has since learned that lesson and would make a decent leader in our own world. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your point of view), if all those people had been saints, there wouldn't have been any story to tell. *grin* I think Eärendil and Elwing have learned from their experience and are doing well as the leaders of their little haven.
Certainly, neither Glorfindel nor Ecthelion had any balrog-killing training. They did what they did simply because they had to, as you so rightly point out. I think it's because of all the warriors, they were the only ones who bothered to face the balrogs head-on even though they knew they were dead men. That sort of heroism is rare even in a culture that celebrates courage in warriors as an expected virtue. At any rate, others have invested a kind of cult surrounding these two heroes since no one else ever slew a balrog. Glorfindel's training with the Maiar also comes into play since he will be able to show his fellow warriors what they are capable of with further training.
Sitara
· 15 March 2010
· Chapter 100: Eärendil
Hello, Fiondil. Because of a surgery and other subsequent health issues, I wasn’t able to read properly the last chapters of your saga. I hope to get back on track from now on especially because it feels like the end is near. So, this is the long-awaited moment, for both Glorfindel and us. He was reunited with Eärendil, met his wife and found out that his companion was actually a Maia. A pretty rough day, I’d say, and I don’t even need to mention his near death. “grin” However, I’m glad for him; now he can truly feel not merely know that his sacrifice and horrible death weren’t in vain. I’m also glad he enjoyed so much another trip abroad Vingilot. It must have been a stunning view, indeed.
Tolkien gave us a nice physical description of Eärendil and I thank you for pointing it out to me, as I hadn’t seen it before. As for Elwing…I waited more than half of a year for my anger in regard to her to subside in order to write some rational and maybe a bit compassionate comments. I guess that now would be a good time to find out if it did.
Author's reply
Hi, Sitara. Glad to hear from you and I hope you are well on the way to recovery and are feeling much better.
Yes, Glorfindel has had a rather rough time of it, but hopefully the worst is over now that he and Eärendil have been reunited. And the ride on Vingilot probably made everything else he went through to get there worthwhile.
I have to thank my friend Ellie for showing me the references to Eärendil's physical description as I had forgotten them myself. I'm sure a lot of readers just assumed he would be dark-haired since his sons were.
Hel
· 14 March 2010
· Chapter 104: Consultation with Irmo
It looks like Finrod has a lot of work before him, if the Valar want him to help the Tol Eressëans to heal. To get people to re-examine their prejudices is complicated at best. I was surprised that Finrod could fell the emotional pain on the island nearly bodily and that the other older elves don´t.
When Irmo calls Finrod and Glorfindel catalist it sound a bit like a polite version of they are catastrophes waiting to happen.
But it is good to see that Lasgalad, Marthchall and Gurthalion are starting to heal. As well as the positive development of Vorondil and the elflings.
And I think it is good that Glorfindel don´t now about the meddling of the Valar in their visit of Tol Eressëa. In his current mood he would only get more angry than he already is.
Author's reply
Finrod is especially sensitive, an empath, actually, which is why he felt the pain of the Tol Eressëans so acutely. That doesn't mean the older elves were not sensitive to what was going on, they simply did not feel the pain as a physical phenomenon the way Finrod (or for that matter the Valar) did.
And yes, I suppose 'catastrophes waiting to happen' is another definition of the Dynamic Duo. *LOL*
Glorfindel does have some personal issues with the Valar but I think he would agree with everyone else that the situation on Tol Eressëa is long overdue to being addressed. I doubt he would blame the Valar for their legitimate concerns about the Tol Eressëans. So, I think in this case he would give them a little slack.
Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing, Hel. I greatly appreciate it.
ellie
· 12 March 2010
· Chapter 104: Consultation with Irmo
""Indeed," Námo retorted with a sour grin. "They are a menace to Amanian civilization as we know it and the bane of my existence." "
LOL! Too funny! Too true, too!
You are very insightful into the nature of behaviour and the motivations of the Tol Eresseans and the Amanians. It is fascinating watching what you come up with next.
It was good to see Finrod desiring to be married at last and forming a closer bond with Amarie.
Author's reply
I'm sure Finrod and Glorfindel would take exception to Námo's words, but they would be the only ones. *grin*
I am glad you find me insightful into the nature of behaviour and the motivations of the various groups of elves. I strive to make their thoughts and actions believable and true and I thank you for letting me know that I've succeeded.
Finrod has advanced enough in maturity that he truly realizes how much he does love Amarië and looks forward to their marriage more and more each day. He's probably regretting setting the wedding for so far into the future, but Amarië is correct to say that in these unsettled times that they are experiencing it is best to postpone the wedding until things calm down.
Larner
· 12 March 2010
· Chapter 104: Consultation with Irmo
At least the healing on Tol Eressea is begun, even if they must fight prejudice and suspicion. And there is the beginning of the trust needed there, and the seeds sprout.
Am glad Vorondil continues to progress so well. Now, to see the children come into their own.
Author's reply
Healing has indeed begun, Larner, though it will take some time for it to be complete.
And yes, Vorondil is flourishing, and so are the other children.
6336
· 12 March 2010
· Chapter 104: Consultation with Irmo
Hm, lots to think about. Finrod has his work cut out for him. Let's hope that the weather cooperates!
Everybody seems to be doing well, hope it continues.
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
As to that, we'll have to see. *grin* Thanks for reading and reviewing, Lynda. I appreciate it.
Tari
· 9 March 2010
· Chapter 103: Reunions in Tirion
So Cupid shot his arrow into Sador, did he? How sweet. (giggles)
Finrod is maturing beautifully. His handling of the elflings will come in handy when dealing with adults. After all, aren't adults mearly overgrown children. Who want to go up anyway. Boring!
Author's reply
Yeah. Cupid (or whoever the Middle-earth equivalent would be) is busy hooking up Sador with Alassiel, though I don't think there will be wedding bells ringing any time soon. Sador is still young so I'm sure EVERYONE will insist that they wait until he's a little bit older. *grin*
Finrod, of course, has reached the level of maturity that he enjoyed at the time of his death. He is truly an adult now, but I think his inner child will not be too far below the surface and will be easily accessible to him. That is a gift of Mandos, something he had lost during his time of exile in Beleriand fighting Morgoth and his minions.
Larner
· 9 March 2010
· Chapter 103: Reunions in Tirion
Nice shift of attention back to the capital. The feast should prove entertaining. And it is wonderful to see the children being children as well.
Author's reply
Thanks, Larner. I'm glad you liked this chapter and the shift back to Tirion. We'll leave Glorfindel and concentrate on Finrod and the others for a bit. Now that Glorfindel is... ahem... safely with Eärendil and Elwing (*grin*) we need to see what everyone else is up to.
ellie
· 9 March 2010
· Chapter 103: Reunions in Tirion
The progress seemed like more than 2 weeks to me. Wow! So much happened! Herendil really is a great guy and he shows it over and over again. it is good to see such loyal friends for Finrod. Loved his reunion with the kids when he hugged them. That was sweet. Can't wait to see how things go with Alassiel and Sador.
Author's reply
I know what you mean. The Progress, from beginning to end, covered 34 chapters! I like Herendil a lot and we will see more of him, I promise. And Finrod can't stay angry at the elflings for long, can he? *grin* As for Alassiel and Sador.... hmmmm.... *sly grin*
Tari
· 8 March 2010
· Chapter 102: The Meaning of ‘Quest’
The thought of having ones mind read is very disconcerting indeed. That would be the end of all privacy and with it, freedom. Who in their right mind would want that?
It will be interesting to see where Glorfindel’s quest takes him next. Spending time will Elwing and Eärendil is a good idea; wasn’t that the reason for his leave taking in the first place?
Author's reply
Tolkien states that even the Valar cannot actually read another person's mind unless invited to do so. They are, however, very good guessers and knowledgable about the psychological dynamics of the Children, especially the Elves with whom they most interact.
I'm sure spending time with Eärendil and Elwing will do Glorfindel a world of good, give him some time to regroup and rethink and just reorganize. He's been running on empty for some time now though he would deny it.
Sunny
· 8 March 2010
· Chapter 103: Reunions in Tirion
Oh, dear! What _have_ the elflings learned from the Reborn? Are the foundations of the palace still intact? And just _what_ is the condition of the textiles – and are there sudden, new color schemes in certain rooms?
I see that a Certain Talk (about Aldundil) did not really take place between Finrod and Herendil and Vandacalimë in this chapter. It may well be extraneous to the storyline of EI, and if so, may well not appear here at all. Yet I think the three of them _do_ need to talk about Aldundil his Life Oath to Finrod, as well as Finrod taking Vorondil as his bondsman. They sort of brushed against those matters in discussing Vorondil’s Judgement, and its effects on him.
Actually, the talk in itself may not really be as significant as the probable changes in the family dynamics within Herendil and Vandacalimë’s family, as well as the inevitable changed relationships between members of their family and Finrod.
IMO you almost _have_ to write in some conflict in this matter, Fiondil. I have some experience with family upheavals – they will tend to be mixed blessings, and are not necessarily all good or all bad. As family-related upheavals go – this one is an earthquake, and not an insignificant temblor either! And in addition the Family-related points-of-conflict, there is the conflict between Amanian and Beleriandic customs.
I suspect you will want the end result to be a good one, but IMO everyone affected by the situation need to put in some work before they get to the happily-ever-after!
Alassiel and Sador are busy falling in love? *cheers them on*
Author's reply
All that you say is true, Sunny, but the time for the crisis is not yet. The dynamics are a bit complicated as you will no doubt agree and we are dealing with Elves and not humans so the responses are not going to be precisely what we would expect them to be if we were dealing with a Mortal family. Other events have to play out before the relationships mentioned can be discussed. I promise it will come, though not necessarily in the way you might imagine. *grin* Thanks though for bringing this point up. It is a valid concern. And to think that when I first started writing this epic I actually thought it would just be a simple (hah!) story about Glorfindel readjusting to life after death. Little did I (or anyone else) know. *LOL*
6336
· 8 March 2010
· Chapter 103: Reunions in Tirion
Poor Sador indeed! Ah, the thros of young lust.. er, love!
Hope Finrod enjoys his Begetting Day, Earwen is right, it's not everyday somebody gets to be 102!
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
We may even see the Begetting Day celebration; it's still some weeks away. *grin* Finrod, of course, would prefer not to be reminded.
Larner
· 7 March 2010
· Chapter 102: The Meaning of ‘Quest’
We know he is somehow drawn back to Middle Earth and Elrond's side. It will be interesting to see precisely how. But I, too, wonder why he still can't see the star in the sky.
Author's reply
How Glorfindel finds his way back to Middle-earth will be revealed before the end of this story, never fear. And perhaps Mánatamir's explanation that there is no need to see the star because he's already seen the Silmaril is enough for now. I think eventually he will be able to see it. It's just a question of when and under what circumstances.
Larner
· 7 March 2010
· Chapter 101: Old Acquaintances
And why do they wait for him to start seriously training? Because there will be more evil Maiar in the last battle? I'm with him as far as questions go.
Author's reply
I'm sure that they have been training all along since they are warriors but with Glorfindel there, having been trained by the Maiar, the level of training will go up a notch or two. These Elves will most likely be the elite troops that will in turn train the other Elves more thoroughly than they are training at this moment.
ellie
· 5 March 2010
· Chapter 102: The Meaning of ‘Quest’
"You do not have to cause trouble to be trouble, Glorfindel," Mánatamir said with a grin. "You just have to be."
LOL!!!!!
This sooo sums up Glorfindel in these ELF stories. Oh my! I feel so sorry for this poor ellon. No matter what he does, it just goes all crazy. Poor Glorfy. Poor poor Glorfy.
I wonder if the restlessness he feel is the call to return to Middle-earth to complete unfinished business.
Loved the comment about the maiar looking forward to pummeling Glorfy into the dirt. I bet him fighting with the maiar will awe and inspire those who are there to learn fighting.
Can't wait for more. More story that is not necessarily more pummeling of Glorfindel.
Good thing elrond is a healer for Glorfy's sake...
Author's reply
I feel sorry for Glorfy too, poor ellon. He's so well-meaning and big-hearted and things just seem to happen to him without his even trying. I'm sure some of the restlessness he feels is the sense that he has unfinished business but the feeling is so unconscious at this point that he doesn't recognize it for what it is. Eventually, of course, he will realize its import and that will make it easier for him to accept the Valar's mandate.
I am sure that that is why the Maiar have been waiting for Glorfindel to show up at Aewellond, so that he can show the other elven warriors what they can aspire to in terms of fighting ability.
6336
· 5 March 2010
· Chapter 102: The Meaning of ‘Quest’
Well they did say he would only find some of his answers when he found Earendil!
Time to settle down for a while, put down a few roots and rest, you havn't stopped running since you were Re-born it seems to me.
Still waiting for him to realise who Elwings brothers are.
She was right, as heart breaking as it must have been to leave her babes, to give the Feanorians the Silmaril would have betrayed the memory of her family and all they went throughto keep it from them. Darn Oath!
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
Probably one of the reasons the Valar allowed Glorfindel to find Aewellond was so he could stop running and settle down a bit. I'm sure Elwing's brothers will come up in conversation at some point and we'll see how he reacts to that and what he tells Elwing (if anything) about them. And while many might condemn Elwing for choosing a piece of jewelry over her own children, to have done otherwise would have brought greater disaster upon the Elves and Edain in Beleriand: Eärendil would never have been able to find his way to Valinor and plead for help from the Valar and Morgoth would have eventually won the day.
Sunny
· 5 March 2010
· Chapter 102: The Meaning of ‘Quest’
I think those curious children seeking Aewellond are going to learn the true meaning of _adventure_: _Somebody else_ in deep s..., ahem, trouble, somewhere far away both in space and time ;-)
And Glorfindel is feeling rather put upon about being "blamed" for being the adventurers' inspiration. Although that is evidently a side effect of Glorfindel visiting Alqualondë - and his welcome there is a sign that the rift between the Noldor and the Teleri is healing.
You _are_ going to write about Finrod's wedding, I hope, and about the surprise guests Glorfindel is planning to bring
Author's reply
Indeed, I think you are correct, Sunny, and it will be a long time before they decide to go on another one. *grin* Poor Glorfindel gets blamed for everything even when he's being good, but something good did come out of his visiting Alqualondë and that's the important thing.
I do plan to write about Finrod's wedding, but whether within the context of "Elf, Interrupted" or as a separate, though related, story (the way "The Findaráto Diaries" is a separate but related story) remains to be seen.