Gil-Estel by Mirach
Larner · 4 October 2009 · Chapter 12: October 4th
Hooray! At last he is able to communicate in the only way he can, and father aids his son to find the grandson that was almost lost! Yes! Now, to save his life and the leg!
Author's reply
All the family relationships finally helped to find Aragorn, now to save his life and leg, as you said! =)
Linda Hoyland · 4 October 2009 · Chapter 8: September 30th
Earendil's cry is one that many have echoes through the ages. Dare we hope that rescue is coming?
Author's reply
Thank you for the review here, too! =)
Raksha The Demon · 4 October 2009 · Chapter 11: October 3rd
The relationship between Earendil and his sons must have been rather heartbreaking, since he had to abandon them forever. Loved the image of Elrond riding out to find Aragorn - go,go, go!
Author's reply
Oh yes, he had to abandon his sons so young, knowing that he's leaving for a journey that he probably won't return from... Now he can at least cheer with you: "Go Elrond!"
Dreamflower · 3 October 2009 · Chapter 11: October 3rd
Oh! I love Earendil's thoughts about Elrond! I've never been one to think it had been easy or simple for Earendil and Elwing to leave their small children behind-- I know it must have been agonizingly difficult. And I really do love the idea that perhaps Elrond's foresight has let him know where his foster-son is!
Author's reply
Thank you very much, I'm glad that you like my interpretation of Earendil's thoughts. Yes, it had to be very, very difficult, to leave their sons behind when going to a jurney that they won't return from... Earenil thought at least that Elwing is with them, and Elwing had no choice... Poor parents! And if anyone can find Aragorn, then it's Elrond!
Inzilbeth · 3 October 2009 · Chapter 11: October 3rd
Yes, oh yes, hold on, Aragorn! You've produced yet another interesting angle here. This is such a strange separation for father and son and completely unique. I enjoyed your glimpse at it from Earendil's POV very much.
Author's reply
Thank you! When I thoght about the strange relationship between Earendil and Elrond, I remembered Bilbo's words: "he said that if I had the cheek to make verses about Eärendil in the house of Elrond, it was my affair."
Elflingimp · 3 October 2009 · Chapter 11: October 3rd
Aw!......and I thought for sure someone would find him this time! I cannot imagine his discomfort,well Elrond to the rescue, I hope and there is always hope isn't there? Hugs Imp P.S. Once again your story is wonderful and I look forward to it everyday.
Author's reply
I'm sorry to dissappoint you today, but indeed there is always hope! Thank you very much for reading and reviewing!
Larner · 2 October 2009 · Chapter 10: October 2nd
The cavalry is not supposed to turn away once it's served against the enemy. Now, to find their brother! They have to realize he's not far away from them! At least Earendil is wanting peace for this son of his heart.
Author's reply
The cavalry apparently didn't read those instructions. If they would know... but they do not. *sigh* But hope is still there, because of who Aragorn is - he can't abandon hope, even when all hope for life died. There is still hope for peace...
Larner · 2 October 2009 · Chapter 9: October 1st
If caring across the miles can be communicated, Aragorn's heart must be warmed by this, even if he knows not the source.
Larner · 2 October 2009 · Chapter 9: October 1st
If caring across the miles can be communicated, Aragorn's heart must be warmed by this, even if he knows not the source.
Author's reply
I believe it can, and his heart is warmed by the caring of the readers, too...
Inzilbeth · 2 October 2009 · Chapter 10: October 2nd
Oh sob! No, no, no! Wonderful as your description of Valinor is, he can't go there yet! I can't believe the twins missed him! You are certainly keeping the surprises coming, Mirach.
Author's reply
That was not a pleasant surprise, I imagine: I felt so bad to crush the hopes that today the rescue will come when posting this chapter... Now we need a more pleasant surprise, don't you think? ;)
Cairistiona · 2 October 2009 · Chapter 10: October 2nd
The sound you have just heard is my head, pounding against the keyboard. Augh!!! The twins missed him!!!! Good heavens. But it does make for wonderful Earendil angsting... that last paragraph, with his wish for dreams to take Aragorn to all the most beautiful places on Arda was so moving; I loved it. But still... get those twins turned around! I don't think I can take much more of this.... *runs to hug poor Aragorn and give him blankets and hot tea. And a leg splint.*
Author's reply
Ah, do I feel intimidation from the tune of your voice? Tell it to the twins, it's them who missed him, not me! *hides behind Elrond* But it seems to me that I'm on the best way to kill my readers - some heart attacks were already reported... *g* So be careful with banging your head against solid surfaces! =) Thank you for the review, I'm glad that you liked the paragraph - I have a habit to bring myself to tears when I write, and this was such a place, so I'm glad that it was not in vain =)
curiouswombat · 2 October 2009 · Chapter 10: October 2nd
Oh gosh - even though I know he is going to survive I have a lump in my throat right now.
Author's reply
There you have an adventage before Earendil - he doesn't know that there is no "character death" warning in the summary... Thank you very much for the review!
Inzilbeth · 1 October 2009 · Chapter 9: October 1st
I really applaud how you are maintaining the tension here and managing to bring something fresh to each chapter. Now if only those sons of Elrond would turn up!
Author's reply
Thank you Inzilbeth! It was very interesting to write the story this way, and trying to tell something new with each chaper even when not much happened below... Maybe more will happen tomorrow? ;)
Elflingimp · 1 October 2009 · Chapter 9: October 1st
Arg! You are making me feel helpless too, this is such a womderful story! Hugs The Imp
Author's reply
I'm very pleased that I managed to pull you into the story! Thank you!
Dreamflower · 1 October 2009 · Chapter 9: October 1st
At last I've found the time for this story! How fascinating, to see each day only what Earendil sees, and to have his limited POV! I've always wondered what he sees and thinks as he passes over Middle-earth...
Author's reply
I'm really glad that you found some time for it! Now you can watch with Eärendil... Thank you very much for the review!
Cairistiona · 1 October 2009 · Chapter 9: October 1st
Another wrenching installment... now we wait to see if the twins can find Aragorn if he's still hiding in the rocks. A bit like a needle in a haystack, from the sounds of things, but if anyone can find Aragorn, it's those two. I'm as anxious as Earendil to see what comes next!
Author's reply
It's really like looking for a needle in a haystack, but the guys from the mountain rescue are succesull many times. But, on the other side, they have GPS and helicopters... So, we'll see how those two manage =)
Larner · 1 October 2009 · Chapter 8: September 30th
Hooray! The cavalry is on its way!
Author's reply
*sounding the trumpets*
Inzilbeth · 30 September 2009 · Chapter 8: September 30th
Oh at last! Hooray for the sons of Elrond! May they find his swiftly. Earendil's impatience with the Valar and with his son would seen very understandable at this point.
Author's reply
Hm-hm... We'll see how swiftly (and if at all) they find him... I'm glad that you can understand Earendil - the clouds shielding his sight and the uncertainty were just too much...
ecan · 30 September 2009 · Chapter 8: September 30th
Great Chapter hope to read more soon
Author's reply
Thank you, I'm glad that you liked it! Is tomorrow soon enough? =)
curiouswombat · 30 September 2009 · Chapter 8: September 30th
Oh how I feel for Eärendil - he sounds so angry with his lot - and just now I don't blame him for raging at the Valar. I do hope the twins get to Aragorn soon. Although I wouldn't be surprised if one of the Istari got there first...
Author's reply
I'm glad that you don't blame him, he might be a star and immortal, but in the heart, he is still a Man... And we'll see who gets to Aragorn first ;)
Cairistiona · 30 September 2009 · Chapter 8: September 30th
I don't know but what I like this chapter best of all so far! Earendil's anguished prayers and then anger at the Valar are such believable reactions to what he's going through. The frustration at the clouds that refuse to part, and then the anger again at the lights of Rivendell that remind him briefly of the detachment of the Valar... that too makes sense that he would be angry with Elrond. Ah but then it's so good to see that when he looks closer, Rivendell... and Elrond... are *not* so detached after all, and that help is on the way in the form of Elladan and Elrohir. I loved that most of all.
Author's reply
Thank you very much! I'm glad that you find Earendil's reaction believable, the clouds (that he wished for a few days ago) and the uncertainty are almost driving him mad, poor Mariner!
Larner · 30 September 2009 · Chapter 7: September 29th
At least they have again been foiled, and he is safe atain for the moment. The floating brooches are both poignant and amusing, to think of Earendil leaving centuries of space junk floating in the ether, failed warnings and messages intended for various descendants! Poor Mariner--he has in its way a terrible job!
Author's reply
Centuries of space junk, yes... =) I think he learned soon that it has no results, so the space pollution is not so bad as it might seem. He just forgets about it in certain circumstances =)
Larner · 30 September 2009 · Chapter 6: September 28th
Gravity and currents have worked for him before he sailed down the Anduin with the Fellowhip, then? Smart boy, our Aragorn.
Author's reply
Oh yes, he always was! And he seemed quite sure in the boat, so he had to have some experience already =)
Larner · 30 September 2009 · Chapter 5: September 27th
Now, it comes to the time for rescue, I think!
Author's reply
I think I won't comment that ;)
Larner · 30 September 2009 · Chapter 4: September 26th
The last pure descendant, but he does what he must as he has been prepared to do all of his life.
Author's reply
So true! Thank you for the review!