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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 Feb 10, 2014 5:54 pm
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| Oh, my goodness! That was such a compelling chapter! I don't know how I will wait for then next one. You weave Anárië's fear of Glorfindel so deftly within the context of the coming threat of Annatar. Then all is brought to a head when Lachuí's message arrives. Of course, Glorfindel and Elrond are heading off. Anárië's heart is going with them - even if she is bound to stay to guard Ereinion. Excellent chapter! |
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| Author's replied on Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:13 am |
| Thank you! I'm very glad you enjoyed the chapter, I thought I shouldn't make things too easy for these two ... so now we're officially at war, and things start heating up everywhere. |
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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 Jan 27, 2014 7:22 pm
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Wow - Anárië had quite the reaction at seeing a ghost of her dead husband! I was confused about some of the things that occurred in the previous chapter before Glorfindel's presence made her faint. Yelling at Elrond in front of an audience of people seemed out of character - although fainting was realistic. Luckily Elrond apparently took no affront and is in healer mode here. I think perhaps he has already put two and two together given 'Lord Glorfindel' and Anarie's reaction - even if others haven't. Still it turned out not to be so wise for Glorfindel to slip into her room during the night. Perhaps anyone so shaken up might also have some protection slipped under their pillow - like she does with a knife.
"Why is it, you think, that whenever I come close to you I have to restrain you?" Hmmm not the most romantic of notions for a husband. I look forward to the next chapter and your characterization of Glorfindel. Nice work! |
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| Author's replied on Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:51 am |
| I know, right? Considering he wasn't a ghost at all and she was exhausted from being on the road for half a month, I felt it would be appropriate, since I aligned the timeline to be close to their anniversary. As for her little display in the council chamber, I felt it was pretty realistic. The Noldor were reputed to have bad tempers and they were violent. I don't like the representation that all Elves are etheral beings. I like making them more human in a way, and Anná's temper and emotions were already frayed when she learned that Elrond lost his temper with the Numenorean delegation. For all intents and purposes she's his guardian/mother/father all in one. And Glorfindel really doesn't have any luck since Anná either tackles him or attacks him with a knife everytime he sneaks up on her. She did it back in book one already. I imagine it'll be a running joke eventually. Thank you 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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Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:50 pm
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| I like how you are developing Haldir in this chapter. Also, Tindome's reminiscing on things from her early life as she looked over Spike's keepsakes was poignant and highlighted Haldir's ability to show care and sympathy. So, his organizational and leadership skills may be of use later? That will be interesting to follow. I wonder who they will be escorting home?? |
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| Author's replied on Mon Jan 06, 2014 3:25 am |
Thank you. I will get to look at Haldir the explorer some time in the future, I hope. But he does now have a new aim in life!
As for who they will escort home - I hope to get the next chapter done before the end of the month... |
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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 Dec 05, 2013 8:18 pm
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| Excellent chapter! So Namo was able to keep out the Demon and coax the William part of Spike into his halls. And you leave us with Haldir telling us his talent was 'death'. Boy, he is going to have to develop another hobby and work on a new talent here in the west! I doubt there will be many vampires, orcs or other things to kill. |
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| Author's replied on Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:53 pm |
Thank you - yes, not just the 'original William' though - he still has all his 'Spike' memories and knows himself.
And oh, yes, Haldir is really going to have to get himself a new hobby; being a dealer of death is not something there is a great call for here! |
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Broken Horses (G)
by raniel42.
Chapters [3]
Reviews [ 1] Warnings [None]
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Wed Dec 04, 2013 5:18 pm
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| What a great interplay between Pendan and Miri. Just the kind of misunderstanding and jealousy that children would be likely to have - especially when each thinks the other is being favored. NIce work! |
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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 Nov 23, 2013 8:13 pm
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| It was a rather disturbing thought of having Tindome apply her experience with the stake here. Woo - I think it was better all around that it was Haldir who accompanied her and did the deed versus Rumil. Somehow, that would have been wrong in too many ways. Great chapter! |
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| Author's replied on Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:02 am |
| Thank you! Yes - it would have been very hard for her. And, although Rumil would have done it with no qualm,s as you say it would have been there, between them, even though it was with Spike's agreement. I'm really glad that you agree that Haldir is just right for this role. |
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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 Nov 06, 2013 10:34 pm
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| "he says, that he is in control of the evil thing that keeps him alive and makes him immortal. But how can you be sure he would always be in control of it? What if he was to be injured? Perhaps by a falling rock, as you were, or a falling tree branch, and the ‘demon’ could take control again? What harm might he do?" Oh, that is a scary prospect - Vampires invading Valinor. The Valar have been duped before. Could Namo be duped by the Demon 'lying low' as it were inside Spike? I doubt Tindome is going to have pleasant dreams after Haldir's logic. |
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| Author's replied on Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:32 am |
| Hopefully the next part of Lord Námo's plan, should Spike decide to take up the offer, will ensure that he only gets the person and not the demon. He knows, from looking inside the minds of both Spike and Tindómë, exactly how to kill a vampire... |
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The Lembas Baker (PG-13)
by Haleth.
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Sat Oct 26, 2013 5:50 pm
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| A philosophical Ammalë speaking to Morifinwe as if she were a gentle parent speaking to a very small child! And of course that child doesn't learn - just takes offense at being called out for his ignorance. Whereas Ammalë was likely still sleeping/mediatating. What an amusing tale! |
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The Valinor Trail (R)
by curiouswombat.
Chapters [29]
Reviews [ 29] Warnings [canon character death in prologue]
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Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:30 pm
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| Oh, I do like your Namo - with his sense of humor and willing to consider Tindome's request. Even the Valar have been fooled before by kindness or a ruse of repentence - or as Namo says " even the most evil, the most destructive, of beings can appear to be all kindliness, a giver of gifts, so that they are able to deceive those who are wiser than you. But eventually their true colours will out." Poor Spike has no idea who is coming to judge him! |
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| Author's replied on Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:52 pm |
| I'm really glad that you like Lord Námo - I wanted him to come over as fair, and willing to consider anything he hasn't come across before rather than simply the Vala who likes to say No! But he will certainly not be swayed by Tindómë's pleas if he does not think Spike ready to fit into Valinor! |
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The Valinor Trail (R)
by curiouswombat.
Chapters [29]
Reviews [ 29] Warnings [canon character death in prologue]
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Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:40 pm
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| You do a great job gently developing the friendship between Haldir and Tindome. It's nice that he is finally thinking of her as her own person as Tindómë rather than as ‘Rumil’s wife’! Haldir's reaction to her crying was hilarious. Poor warrior dude - can face all sorts of danger but a crying woman! All sorts of foreshadowing in this one as too who these new lands will be for. And finally..... the Halls of Mandos! |
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| Author's replied on Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:31 am |
Thank you. I'm not sure they will ever be each other's best friend - but at least they have a mutual respect now - and a growing relationship.
** Haldir's reaction to her crying was hilarious.** - Thank you! I'm so glad you liked that - I found it fun to wrote.
And Oh Yes! Finally - Mandos Halls.... |
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