Larner · 24 April 2015 · Chapter 4: Utúlie'n Aurë
Definitely the right sentiment for the moment! How wonderful it must have felt, knowing that now Morgoth's lieutenant was also defeated!
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Indeed! Thanks for reading!
Golden Lord of Gondolin by Nieriel Raina
Reviews (13)
Larner · 24 April 2015 · Chapter 3: Keeping Watch
Oh, how beautiful a moment as, briefly, those fleeing the Black Riders find rest, and with such a guardian! Love the deer.
Author's reply
It's the little details sometimes, right? ;) Thanks for reading
Larner · 24 April 2015 · Chapter 2: Watching the Ants
Every time I think of ants any more it is the story of Arthur in the ant colony from T.H. White's "Book of Merlin" that I'm reminded of. "Oh, there's that Mammy, mammy, mammy song again!"
Author's reply
LOL! Thanks for reading!
Larner · 24 April 2015 · Chapter 1: Spiced Wine on a Snowy Day
A welcome drink on such a day, although I agree with Lindelea in thinking Glorfindel's combination sounds better.
Author's reply
Definitely. But Erestor just has a flair for the bitter, you know. ;P Thanks for reading!
iboneki · 28 March 2015 · Chapter 3: Keeping Watch
Wonderful! I adore this series. You write with such care, and in the exact way I imagine he felt about Estel. I've always wished there was more Glorfindel and Estel fic in general, to the point where my subconscious got in on it. I once had a dream that Glorfindel was badly wounded while out with a very young Estel. And Estel, having seen his father use athelas in the past, figured he could try it. Untrained and small, he nearly killed himself healing Glorfindel but it nevertheless impressed/horrified the few who knew him to have "the hands of a king." Sounds like a fanfic -- I searched around for years because I figured I *had* read it, but, nope! Anyway, looking forward to reading more!
Author's reply
Thank you! I'm so glad you are enjoying it! And that DOES sound like a great idea for a fanfic! :) I'm actually working on the opposite, where very young Estel gets hurt while the two are out on an outing and has to deal with the guilt of letting the boy come to harm. I'll be posting that one soon. :) Thank you so much for reading and reviewing.
Celeth · 24 March 2015 · Chapter 4: Utúlie'n Aurë
That was most beautiful! I can almost imagine GLorfindel's emotions as he realized that they had finally defeated that evil they had been fighting for ages, from Master to servant. "That day, they had not won. That day, there had been tears unnumbered. Yet, the cry felt right." In so few simple words, you manage to juxtapose that uplifting hope, and heartbreaking defeat, of the Eldar in that long ago battle, with the victory of Middle Earth wrought thru the painful toil of two hoobits. Thank you for a beautiful story. I'm so looking forward to that long story about Glorfindel.
Author's reply
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :) I'm actually working on a shorter story with Glorfindel at the moment, but it feeds into where I'm going with the longer backstory. Thanks so much for reading!
shirebound · 16 March 2015 · Chapter 3: Keeping Watch
This is very gentle and thoughtful. It's these little moments that often show us best a person's mind and heart.
Author's reply
Thank you!
UTfrog · 16 March 2015 · Chapter 3: Keeping Watch
Just beautiful!!!!
Author's reply
Thank you!
MikoNoNyte · 11 March 2015 · Chapter 2: Watching the Ants
Oh this is delightful! Full circle has come the lesson and, while Glofindel may not think of himself as much more than a warrior and strategist, he also is a good teacher. I really loved the image of him lying in the sun, ants on his arm, watching them moving to and fro and a little Estel sitting close by for the lessons on being a Man and a King. :)
Author's reply
Thank you!
rikki · 11 March 2015 · Chapter 2: Watching the Ants
A bitter sweet venue. I imagine that Estel learned many things from Glorfindel over the years of his growing to an adult. And probably beyond. I liked how you showed that not all knowledge is learned in books and that much can be taken from nature.
Author's reply
Yes, I imagine that given Estel's heritage, he would have learned much from Glorfindel, and I can't help but think elves especially learn from the world around them. Thank you for reading!
rikki · 3 March 2015 · Chapter 1: Spiced Wine on a Snowy Day
A nice spiced wine to warm the coldest toes and fingers. A friend to share it with and just the right weather to enjoy it all. Love your Glorfindel and Erestor. Don't know if I would like sitting out with it snowing but if one's butt was protected from the cold and damp, it could be fun. Looking forward to this.
Author's reply
Well, I think the elves don't feel the cold as much as we do, and I'm sure their cloaks would be nice and warm. :) Thank you for reading!
Celeth · 3 March 2015 · Chapter 1: Spiced Wine on a Snowy Day
I have missed reading about Glorfindel lately; I love anything and everything about him (except slash stories) so I'll be sure to follow every chapter of this! Hoping for more...
Author's reply
Glorfindel is my favorite character, and I am working on a pretty long story about him in Gondolin and then his return to middle-earth, but it won't be posted for a while! and I really enjoy his friendship with Erestor (which is purely platonic in my verse!) So I'm very happy when others also enjoy reading about my favorite characters. :) Thank you!
Lindelea · 2 March 2015 · Chapter 1: Spiced Wine on a Snowy Day
Oh, such a lovely start! I have to admit, I think I like Glorfindel's recipe better than Erestor's.
Author's reply
Thank you! And I agree, but then Glorfindel is so much sweeter than Erestor, who can be a bit bitter. ;) Thanks for reading!