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Flame of Gondolin, novella: A Christmas Carol (PG)
by Malinwen.
Chapters [12]
Reviews [ 6] Warnings [Christmas fluff]
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Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:22 am
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| Oh, how much I enjoy your "Christmas Fluff!" From the wolf kits nipping Erestor's heels to this chapter of the gentle healing and courtship of Anarie and Glorfindel - the short tales are joyful and at times bitter sweet. It's nice to see a glimpse into the early years of the third age in Imladris. Look forward to more! |
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| Author's replied on Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:11 am |
I'm certainly glad you're enjoying this, we're halfway through now! Hope you continue reading  |
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Flame of Gondolin, novella: A Christmas Carol (PG)
by Malinwen.
Chapters [12]
Reviews [ 6] Warnings [Christmas fluff]
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Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:00 pm
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| Oh, how wonderful! A great snowball fight and laughter treasured for the first day! What a pleasure to enjoy and read after a hectic week. |
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| Author's replied on Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:59 am |
| I'm glad you like it! |
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The Valinor Trail (R)
by curiouswombat.
Chapters [29]
Reviews [ 29] Warnings [canon character death in prologue]
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Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:00 pm
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| Feveren - definitely seems a popular Queen of Eryn Lasgalen! I can just imagine she, Legolas and their people founding their new home in the mountains! Something tells me that Haldir may visit them often - even if he remains more with Galadriel and the remainder of the elves from Lothlorien. As for the unusual interactions between Spike and Nelyafinwë Maitimo …. I guess you'll keep us waiting until the next story. I look forward to it. |
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| Author's replied on Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:14 pm |
I think she would be a compliment to Thranduil - and will also be one to Legolas, I think. Haldir wants to go adventuring - and doubtless will, although he will always be Galadriel's 'man' first and foremost.
As for Meadhros and Spike - that is certainly another story - which I certainly aim to write! |
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Flame of Gondolin, book 3: What About Now (R)
by Malinwen.
Chapters [17]
Reviews [ 12] Warnings [arrogance, violence]
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Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:47 pm
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| The thread throughout the chapter was how totally drained and empty Anárië was after the war. I'm sure she is not the only one. That thread was already in the last chapters, but the death of Ereinion just threw everything over the top for her. "He saw me for who I was, and ordered Lachuí to train me. If not for him, I would be nobody." How important is that for Glorfindel to understand! I think he does now and together they will recover from this with time. Great chapter! |
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| Author's replied on Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:33 am |
| Yes, they're all exhausted after the Last Alliance. Thank you so much for reading the story, and hopefully you'll enjoy book 4 once I start putting it up! |
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Flame of Gondolin, book 3: What About Now (R)
by Malinwen.
Chapters [17]
Reviews [ 12] Warnings [arrogance, violence]
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Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:13 pm
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| The chapter started out with a poignant example of what they have suffered thus far. I think Anárië's care for Lachuí was portrayed well. Yet as soon as Glorfindel came to tell Lachuí the King wanted to see him, I knew what was coming. Then Ereinion released her from his service! One can only imagine what Elrond, Isildur and Cirdan must have suffered seeing their dear ones taken from them. I am not sure sometimes, what to think of Isildur, but his father just perished on those slopes too. A dramatic and intense chapter! |
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| Author's replied on Thu Jul 03, 2014 2:06 am |
| It was hit-and-miss for me since I originally wrote Lachuí into a causalty of this war ... but then editing it I realized I can't kill him off, so it was a compromise. They've all been here for a while and everyone is emotionally spent, so the ending was welcome, but their losses are massive. And as for Isildur, my goal was reached then, since I wanted my readers to not know what to think about him. Thank you for reading so far! |
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Flame of Gondolin, book 3: What About Now (R)
by Malinwen.
Chapters [17]
Reviews [ 12] Warnings [arrogance, violence]
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Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:47 pm
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| Oh my! I had to reread this several times - it was so intense! Such a close call for Anárië! So brave to save Lachuí even if the choices that she had to make to save him were horrific. I can only image what Glorfindel was shouting when he saw the missile coming and Anárië and so many others in its pass! Very intense! Then to end with Anárion's death….. |
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| Author's replied on Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:58 am |
| Yes, it was intense to write as well, and took me a while to align everything right. There were definitely close calls. Only a couple more segments to go until the end, hopefully you'll enjoy them as much as the rest. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! |
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Flame of Gondolin, book 3: What About Now (R)
by Malinwen.
Chapters [17]
Reviews [ 12] Warnings [arrogance, violence]
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:15 pm
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| "And because you need to realize the girl you wed in Gondolin is not the woman you are trying to control." Ouch! Well, I do think Glorfindel needed to hear that. But, wow, this chapter was so intense. Anárië has come full circle, and yet this last alliance will likely leave its mark on them all. Very compelling! |
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| Author's replied on Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:04 am |
| Glorfindel needed someone to tell him that, yes; and the Last Alliance was difficult to write. It isn't over yet, so stay tuned! Thanks for reading |
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The Valinor Trail (R)
by curiouswombat.
Chapters [29]
Reviews [ 29] Warnings [canon character death in prologue]
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Wed May 28, 2014 8:56 pm
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| Your reunion between Ferveren and Legolas did not disappoint. "The Queen reached a hand out and touched Legolas’ cheek. Time seemed to pause before, overhead, a gull cried, breaking the moment, and none of the three observers could say, afterwards, whether Legolas had taken his mother into his arms, or Ferveren had taken her son into hers." Wonderful! I love how she is fascinated by her son - as well as by the sea. Its so amazing to be elves and to be reborn and reunited with loved ones. I think Legolas and his Mother will be a positive force of change for these lands. |
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| Author's replied on Thu May 29, 2014 5:33 pm |
| Thank you. I'm so pleased that you liked that reunion scene - and yes, I think that mother and son will be a great force for positive change, especially as they will soon know, from Haldir in particular, just what lands await their settlement. |
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Flame of Gondolin, book 3: What About Now (R)
by Malinwen.
Chapters [17]
Reviews [ 12] Warnings [arrogance, violence]
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Mon May 19, 2014 1:20 pm
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| I enjoyed your characterization of Elendil and his sons - especially that of Anárion. It is a nice thought that Elros' influence might still be found in their faces. Given Isildur's accomplishments in the war, it is sad that the ring influences him so quickly. You have already foreshadowed that deed - and both Elrond and Anárië sense something. A funny coincidence that Anárië and Anárion's names are so close! Ah, the poor plight of Anárië and Glorfindel's marital state - seems to be ever to be apart. One hopes that they have had some time together for private things - though you do a nice job of showing their relationship and Glorfindel's obvious respect for Anárië. Wonderful chapter! |
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| Author's replied on Tue May 20, 2014 1:17 am |
| I think I read somewhere in Tolkien's works, a long time ago, that Isildur or Elendil looked a lot like Elrond, and therefore Elros, but I can't be sure - if not, then it's my creative license to make Elrond happy! As for Isildur himself, I've never liked him, accomplishments or not, unfortunately, and it probably shows in my writing. Glorfindel and Anárië can spend virtually no time together with her in Lindon and him in Imladris ... so it's sad in a way. Thank you for reading, and I hope you'll enjoy the remaining chapters of the story! |
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The Valinor Trail (R)
by curiouswombat.
Chapters [29]
Reviews [ 29] Warnings [canon character death in prologue]
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Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:16 pm
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| Oh, now I am so looking forward to the meeting between Ferveren and Legolas! I'm sure that it will be a far different meeting that when Rumil met his long lost Mother. The Ferveren you weave seems ever inch a partner and love for Thranduil. It will be interesting to see how you develop the relationship between Mother and son - and how they will lead these people into new lands. I also love how you have developed the relationship between Haldir and Tindómë. Even so, I'm sure Tindómë is going to enjoy her reunion with Rumil. It has been a long journey apart. Great chapter! |
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| Author's replied on Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:56 am |
Thank you. Yes, I think Ferveren has managed to get past her last image of Legolas as little more than a toddler. I think this might have been part of Lord Námo's reason for choosing this way of returning for her as she will be needed to ensure their people settle into their new home. So she is likely to have a very different relationship with her son than Rumil has with his mother!
Rumil will doubtless be happy to see the deeper understanding between his brother and his wife - but not as happy as he will to simply have Tindómë back with him, I think. |
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