Fiondil · 7 September 2014 · Chapter 45: The Ethics of Borrowing
Ah, Haleth and her "borrowing". LOL! I'm glad Círdan stepped up to help them with it. A great chapter that had me chuckling throughout. Hope you update soon.
'Til Death Do Us Part by Haleth
Reviews (294)
endorearwen · 7 September 2014 · Chapter 45: The Ethics of Borrowing
Yes! Leave it to Haleth to overcome all obstacles by 'the only means' possible! ;-) I chuckled more than once and learned a great deal about the history of the Elves from this chapter. I suppose those who are better steeped in their history have already figured out who Inglor actually is, but I'm perfectly content remaining ignorant until you decide to 'reveal all' - I love the anticipation of never knowing what's going to happen next! Hope the next chapter will come a little faster than this one - I'm on pins and needles waiting to see what Haleth does next!! :-) PS - Cirdan's OK in my books!
galathil · 7 September 2014 · Chapter 45: The Ethics of Borrowing
Yea! an update. I love this chapter. I love the "borrowing of the ship". Please update soon. Really can't wait for our hero's, to finally have their wedding. I still don't think that the undying lands will ever be the same. Which is a good thing, stops thing from getting boring. If this chapter anything to go by. Love Galathil.
ellon · 6 September 2014 · Chapter 45: The Ethics of Borrowing
Finally another chapter! I love the awkwardness
Freyalyn · 6 September 2014 · Chapter 45: The Ethics of Borrowing
Oh dear, she'll turn Inglor grey and puzzle everyone...
lmamc · 6 September 2014 · Chapter 45: The Ethics of Borrowing
OH MY GOD YOU UPDATED!!! I am so glad I could cry,this chapter was funny. I'm so glad to read a part that Cirdain is in and a good thing for Haleth and the others too. I wonder if they are going to run into lady Galadrial and her husband (if he is with his wife by the time of this story). Update the next one soon.
Freyalyn · 20 August 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
Are we in abeyance again with this one? I'm so keen to learn how poor Haleth finally sorts herself out into some semblance of 'happy ever after'. Of course, it will be a very strange *ever*, as in really for ever.
Author's reply
Hello, Freyalyn Holiday over. Back to posting. I think it would take some major chemical interference to make Haleth happy forever. Haleth
lmamc · 11 June 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
I wanted to add in my theory about Inglor's genealogy. When Inglor was summoned to the Valar to speak Eonwe called him, "Inglor of the house of Finarfin." This had me going to Tolkien Gateway to look up the family tree of Finarfin and it was pretty intersting,(http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Finarfin). Finarfin had three sons and one daughter: Finrod (who had a lover, but never married and had no children, she stayed in Valanor), Aegnor(who was in love with a child of man,a descendant of Beor, Andreth, but never married and had no children because of war), Then there is Galadriel who only had one child a daughter who married Elrond), and lastly is Angrod, who's son Orodreth had Gil-Galad, who we know had no children and then his daughter Finduiras. I believe that Inglor is a child or a descendant of Finduiras. Let me know what you think.
Author's reply
Hello Imamc Your theory is interesting. Who would Inglor's father be? Turin? There is one thing, though. High Elves 'glowed' because they had been in the Light of the Two Trees in Valinor. Inglor glows in the dark. If he is Finduilas' son, he would have been born after the Trees died. So how does he glow? Haleth
endorearwen · 28 May 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
Another intriguing installment, Haleth! Why am I nervous that Haleth is suddenly so concerned about herself? I love the way you've turned the tables and made her walk a mile in Inglor's shoes... Thank the Valar for his steadfast (if occasionally somewhat unpredictable) character! Once the shock wears off, it might be interesting how 'those who speak your language' actually manage the situation. Don't stop now! I'm perfectly prepared to hear much, much, more! ;-)
Author's reply
Hello endorearwen Poor old Haleth is just being self-conscious but she's being pragmatic about it. And now she's got yet another language to learn! Good thing she has a long time to do it! Thank-you for the review. Haleth
Twoflower2 · 22 May 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
Loved the landscapes of Alqualonde - like something from a Ted Nasmith painting. A funny scene with Calemir. I wonder how he got to be so perceptive - it's not that he has ever met a mortal, and (I assume) thieves are not a common phenomenon in Aman. Probably, being a butler to a king gives you some perspective anyway. I wonder at Haleth: it's the first time ever (I think) she shows an inclination to be properly dressed and, in general, to fit into a society. I do hope she, with time, doesn't become the most proper and orthodox person in Valinor!
Author's reply
Hello Twoflower2 I think people who act as gatekeepers for access to important people (like Calemir or a high level executive assistant) become really good judges of character. I wouldn't worry about Haleth becoming too prim and proper (unless she's doing it out of spite and that wouldn't be permanent). Thank-you for the review. Haleth
ainisarie · 8 May 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
So, Inglor has a knack for finding trouble. You think? Just a little. The Teleri are pretty good at holding onto their grievances. It makes for an intersting complication to the story, for sure. Namo needs to start booting some of all these souls out of his Halls.
Author's reply
Inglor found Haleth and she's the walking definition of a trouble magnet. When I read the Silmarillion I was struck by how the Teleri were still distrustful of the Noldor after 500 years. It said a lot about the Elven temperament, and not in a good way. Far worse has happened to mortal people and they have forgiven in way less time. It may be that after several millennia the Teleri were of a different mind. I don't know what Tolkien intended and this interpretation is just fan fiction. Although you're right. A reincarnated Telerin elf killed during the Kinslayings meeting the Noldo who killed him would be an interesting story. Thank-you for the review. Haleth
Rana · 7 May 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
As always,a wonderful chapter that leaves me wanting more! I have been following Haleth as you write her adventures since .....2009 I think. Wonderful stories! One of my absolute favorites that I bookmarked so I can check it for more updates.:-) Great work!
Author's reply
Thank-you for the kind words, Rana. I hope the stories continue to be entertaining. Haleth
egallis · 7 May 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
I am really loving the new open communication between Inglor and Haleth. What a relief it must be for them, too.
Author's reply
Well...it's probably a relief for Inglor as he refuses to bear the brunt of Haleth's moods. The jury's out on how Haleth feels about having to find a way of dealing with negative emotions that doesn't involve blaming Inglor. It likely won't be an easy transition. Thank-you for the review.
Fiondil · 5 May 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
Ah, Alqualondë. The City by the Sea. Loved Calemir here, especially when he sighed at the sight of Inglor and felt an irrational need to hide the silver. So, Inglor is descended from Eärwen but not Arafinwë? Odd that. I didn't think Elves were into dalliances. Anyway, I'm looking forward to their meeting with Olwë.
Author's reply
Calemir, poor man, was fun to write. He would know exactly whom he could snub and how badly. As Steward to the royal family of the Teleri, Calemir would think of people through their connections to Olwë. Eärwen would come before Arafinwë in Calemir's personal order of importance. For Calemir, other people in the royal house of the Noldor are sorted by their relationship to Eärwen, not by their relationship to Arafinwë. At least that's what was going through my mind when I wrote it this way. Thank-you for the review. Haleth
lmamc · 5 May 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
I also wanted to add that King Olwe seems a bit...angry, which makes sense when reading about what happened to his people by the Noldor. He and Idril are also a bit more expressive compared to other elves, wonder why that is? Also, I would like to see Inglor's family tree so that I can know from which of Earwen's sons he descends from, if you have already stated that in the story, I must have missed it, but I would still love to see his family tree and Haleth's too. I must also add that if Haleth was from Numenor, then that would make her thousands of years old since you stated that this story takes place in the fourth age and Numenor was established in the second age. Great story none-the-less and hope you update soon with that family tree, if you have time;).
Author's reply
King Olwe, like any ruler, has to maintain appearances. Even after all these years the Noldor wouldn't be very popular with many of his people and Olwe would have to be sensitive to this. He can probably guess that the small party has landed expecting help. Because of the unpopularity of the Noldor, he would have to be careful exactly how much and what kind of help he gave. An unpopular king doesn't stay king for very long and ordering a his people to do something they didn't want to do (in this case help a few Noldor) wouldn't do much for his approval ratings. Haleth has never heard anything about Inglor's specific family connections and the story is mainly told from her point of view. Which is a fancy way of saying that the writer has never explained it. Thank-you for the second review. Haleth
lmamc · 4 May 2014 · Chapter 44: Alqualondë
Great chapter, but a bit too short for me. I looked at the family tree on Tolkien Gateway (http://www.tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Thingol), and it shows that Olwe is the brother of Elwe (Thingol), the father of Luthien. So that means that Olwe is Haleth's many generations great uncle. It's interesting how all this connects together. Update soon.
Author's reply
The convolutions of the Elvish family trees are quite interesting. It has to be extremely disorienting for Haleth to meet her many, many times removed ancestors. It's just not something that any mortal expects and there's nothing in her experience to prepare her for it. To have those same ancestors happy to see her and welcome her as part of the family is also disorienting, although there is a mortal equivalent in far-flung families who seldom see each other visiting. Just like relatives that you don't know very well, some will be very interested in you, like Anaire is in Haleth, and some won't be. If Haleth hadn't stole a Telerin boat, Olwe would probably be warmer with her. Her actions made it difficult for him before he'd ever met her. That wouldn't endear her to him. Thank-you for the review. Haleth
Rana · 27 April 2014 · Chapter 43: The Voyage to Araman
I love this story so much! So excited to see a new chapter up! Idril seems more approachable than most of the elves around. Can't wait to see the relationship blossom betwen Idril and Haleth .
Author's reply
Hello Rana, I'm very happy that you like the story. Knowing that people are interested keeps me writing. Idril is quite different than the other elves in the story. She's still quite young in comparison to the others and that makes her a bit more impetuous. Thank-you for the review. Haleth
Twoflower2 · 23 April 2014 · Chapter 43: The Voyage to Araman
Idril is so different from the other Elves we met in this story - she is full of life and outspoken. Is this how First-Age Elves were "when the world was young"? These last few chapters touch the question of Inglor's identity. He is Idril's kin, but hadn't previously known her, and his father lives in Tirion. Also, this is the first time Inglor mentions someone of his family and it sounds really funny. Until now it was as if they were non-existent. And now Inglor says "my father would help us" (or something) in a very casual way, you could think he talked about his father with Haleth every day. Do we get to meet the mysterious father soon :)?
Author's reply
Elvish behavior is open to interpretation. Certainly the Noldor in the Silmarillion behave far more rashly than the High Elves of the Third Age. The Third Age Elves don't have the numbers or military strength they used to have. Age and experience has, in my view, taught them to be cautious. According to...I think it's Frodo during his encounter with Gildor and the Travelling Company...they're even careful about offering advice; They'll neither say Yea nor Nay. Idril, on the other hand, is still 'stuck in the Elder Days'. She and Tuor and Voronwe sailed West when their people were in great peril. It would be very difficult to lose that sense of urgency, even if she has been asleep for several millennia. She's just transferred it to rescuing Tuor and Voronwe from the island. Family is a subject that both Inglor and Haleth have been very closed lip about; especially with each other. Neither had really offered any information to the other. Inglor may have learned a bit about Haleth's family from other Elves rather than from Haleth herself. It's a very odd situation. Thank-you for the review. Haleth
Freyalyn · 22 April 2014 · Chapter 43: The Voyage to Araman
Oops, who forgot to tie it up! I'm laughing with Haleth here. And yes, it's mean of her not to see Inglor's expression.
Author's reply
Even Inglor can make a mistake, especially when he's distracted by Haleth. Thank-you for the review. Haleth
Fiondil · 22 April 2014 · Chapter 43: The Voyage to Araman
Now that's a sight I would pay to see: the always calm, cool and collected Inglor rushing after the boat like that and Idril! LOL! What a sight. I think, though, that Idril will be good for Haleth. She married a mortal so she knows what it's all about, probably more so than Inglor. Still, I wonder just how long these three will be allowed to wander about on their own. I'm sure Glorfindel and Ecthelion are even now scouring the land for them. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Author's reply
So much for Inglor's rarified dignity. Even he occasionally slips up. You're right about Idril. She should be able to give Inglor some pointers on what NOT to say to Haleth. I can see her elbowing him in the ribs or rolling her eyes in a 'I can't believe you just said that' way. Mind you, Haleth is quite touchy and very ready to take an innocent comment as an insult. Ecthelion and Glorfindel have to catch up with them eventually. Aman is a big place. But you never know. A little bird might tell the bodyguards where their charge is. Thank-you for the review. Haleth
endorearwen · 21 April 2014 · Chapter 43: The Voyage to Araman
Another amusing chapter, Haleth! I love the quiet intimate moments between Inglor and Haleth you're including in these recent chapters - thank you for mentioning the wedding, sigh! I do hope Haleth will stop trying to release Inglor though... There's enough confusion between the pair of them already! I think Haleth is as good for Idril as Idril will be for Haleth in the end! ;-) I'm still wondering where the long lost 'body guards' will eventually make their reappearance... and I do hope Haleth pushes Idril into their custody as you suggested!! I like the meandering history lessons too - they are always well presented and easy to retain for us beginners! Look forward to reading the next part... :-)
Author's reply
Oh, yes. The wedding. I don't think Haleth has actually given it much thought; not that she's really been a position to think clearly about anything since the storm. Ecthelion and Glorfindel will have their hands full with Haleth and Idril. I doubt that Idril will want to stop rescuing the sleepers on the islands after she retrieves Tuor and Voronwe and Haleth runs straight at any danger she can find. Guarding these two women will be like herding cats. Thank-you for the review. Haleth
lmamc · 21 April 2014 · Chapter 43: The Voyage to Araman
I hope that the Valar Ulmo or Maiar Osse didn't have a hand in the boat floating way. It's not everyday that one get to see an elf in such a surprised state, hopefully they are rescued or find another way to get back to Tol Eresea. Update soon.
Author's reply
I can see Ulmo chuckling into his beard at Inglor and Idril chasing the boat downstream! I honestly wasn't thinking about that. I was just thinking about Inglor being distracted and the boat unsecured in the river current. But I can see Osse giving it a little nudge. Thank-you for the review. Haleth
curiouswombat · 21 April 2014 · Chapter 43: The Voyage to Araman
I think I rather like Idril - she might prove to be a friend as well as an ancestor for Haleth given time; which they have been, rather a lot of it!
Author's reply
I admit I've taken some liberties with Idril. Tolkien depicts her as very wise. It's implied that she can be very subtle. She escaped the intentions of Maeglin for years although she must have know about his attraction. She had an escape passage out of Gondolin built in secret. Keeping that secret was quite the feat all on its own considering how involved Maeglin was in the running of the city. I've made her quite direct; probably way more direct than she should be. The only mitigating circumstances are that she's trying to rescue her husband and friend. That and discovering that they'd all been sleeping on that island for several millennia. And that there's no coffee. (That would make me grumpy!) Thank-you for the review. Haleth
aelfwine · 17 April 2014 · Chapter 42: A Change of Direction
I look forward to Haleth handing Glorfindle and Ecthilion Idril and saying Here , guard her! Lmao! Can hardly wait for more. Thanks for the new chapter.
Author's reply
Hello Aelfwine Yes, that's probably exactly what she'll do. I can't imagine them trying to steal Idril's bath! Thank-you for the review. Haleth
endorearwen · 15 April 2014 · Chapter 42: A Change of Direction
I must say that Haleth demonstrated uncharacteristic restraint towards Idril! It certainly can't be fun being 'second born' amongst such a... hmm... not sure of the right word to use... 'first born' children of Eru! Another wonderful chapter, Haleth! I eagerly await the next - can't imagine the interesting antics and adventures you'll put this little group through! :-) Hmm... I wonder whatever happened to Haleth's 'two protectors'?...
Author's reply
Hello Endorearwen I guess it's hard to get angry when you're that thirsty; being angry takes a lot of energy. Ecthelion and Glorfindel are bound to show up eventually. I can see Haleth pushing Idril at them, yelling 'here! protect her!' and running away. Thank-you for the review. Haleth