Lost and Found by jenolas
Shireling · 25 September 2003 · Chapter 3: The Search Begins
Lovely to find another chapter. Nice to see how they all express their concerns in different ways, you have the characters spot on Well done Helen
Author's reply
Many thanks for your feedback.
Nikara · 23 September 2003 · Chapter 2: The Storm Before the Calm
Well, that was interesting. He obviously knows who Legolas is. Keep going, I'm interested in learning what is going on!
Author's reply
There is more yet to come, I hope you remain interested. Thanks for the feedback.
LKK · 23 September 2003 · Chapter 2: The Storm Before the Calm
Hmmm.... now this was an interesting turn of events. I'm not sure what to make of them from a plot perspective. Very puzzling. Things seem a bit too coincidental for my peace of mind. An old man whose name means Gull, who speaks of the Firstborn and seems to know their way of healing; Legolas much farther down the river than it seems he ought to be, and THEN the old man knowing just who Legolas' father is! Admittedly Legolas gained some fame as one of the Nine Companions and later as the leader of the Elven colony in Ithilien. But even still ..... verrrry interesting indeed. A nicely written puzzler, you've set before me, jenolas. I'm gonna have to do a lot of pondering on this one! LKK
Author's reply
As I told Dot, all will be revealed eventually, but I might mention that the obvious answer to the puzzle is not always the right one... but you are welcome to keep guessing! I am glad you like the intrigue, it is quite fun to write! :)
Dot · 23 September 2003 · Chapter 2: The Storm Before the Calm
He went in search of a tree? Hmm, Gimli will love that one when he finds out...!! This is completely intriguing! I nearly fell off my chair at the last line. How does he know who Legolas is? Who is this Gwael? How did Legolas end up so far away? So many questions....*sigh* Seriously, this is great – really involving to the point where I’m waiting impatiently for more…:)
Author's reply
Ah Dot, I can always count on you to understand the subtleties... Gimli is indeed likely to comment unfavourably about the tree. As for the rest, all will be revealed.... eventually.
Jay of Lasgalen · 23 September 2003 · Chapter 2: The Storm Before the Calm
Oh, poor Legolas! But at least he seems to be in safe hands. Who is the mysterious Gwael? I wonder if he is one of the Istari we never heard of? There were certainly more than three - and he knows who Legolas is. The short-term memory loss is rather worrying, and if he had been washed downstream as far as the sea, it will take Aragorn and Gimli a long time to find their friend. I hope you update soon! Jay
Author's reply
You will have to wait and see, Jay! Glad you are enjoying the intrigue so far.
Shireling · 23 September 2003 · Chapter 2: The Storm Before the Calm
Intriguing!! I like the interactions between the Elf King and Gimli. I look forward to seeing how the plot unfolds. (It will take a while to get the image of Aragorn in his nightshirt out of my head!!!) He He Helen/shireling
Author's reply
Thanks for your interest, and your review... I hope you realise it was nice, clean nightshirt.
Dot · 22 September 2003 · Chapter 1: Unwelcome News
Ooh,ooh, this looks interesting! What have you up your sleeve this time?! It has all your usual wonderful mixture of humour and drama. I loved the scene between Aragorn and Gimli, I’m still laughing at the idea of Aragorn wandering out in his nightclothes to rescue an indignant dwarf! And yay, Thranduil! He is making an effort to be civil, isn’t he?! It was so lovely when he tried to reassure Aragorn, even though he disapproves of his friendship with his son. *sigh* I always love to see Thranduil, but especially when he’s in worried-father mode...:)
Author's reply
In answer to your question, maybe something a little unexpected! Thranduil is doing his best, albeit through gritted teeth where Gimli is concerned.. the animosity bred over centuries is not likely to disappear overnight :) And yes, he is a GOOD father!
LKK · 21 September 2003 · Chapter 1: Unwelcome News
An ominous start to the story, jenolas. But a very well-written start, none the less. I liked how you kept the participants' anxiety level under control. They're concerned and worried, but not panicking yet. That's a good approach on two levels. One, as adults, the characters would know that there are many reasons why Legolas might have "disappeared" and not all of them are disasterous. Two, as an author, you have given yourself headroom to crank up the characters' anxiety if and when the occasion warrants. (And I suspect it will, alas.) Very good planning on your part. I also liked the humor at the beginning where Gimli jokes about the guard's shock at the Dwarf seeing the King in less than appropriate dress. I hadn't really thought about the fact that the year or so spent traveling together necessitated a certain lack of modesty, as Aragorn delicately puts it. But you're absolutely right, and I was smiling over the realization. And then you have Gimili chiming in mentally with the comment about having seen as much of the King as the Queen. *That* sent me over the edge with laughter. :-) Can't wait to read more. Not only am I curious to know what happened to Legolas but also to see how Thranduil, Aragorn, and Gimili work together to find the elf that they love in common. LKK
Author's reply
Thanks for the analysis, it is good to hear my efforts are appreciated. I could not resist the little scene with Gimli, it just seemed so like him, to my mind.