Reviews for "Alliance"

Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:41 pm

There is something very sweet about seeing two powerful, confident experienced elves stuttering around a confession of love. I imagine no metter how many millennia you live, you only truly profess your love once so it would be very difficult. Naturally this is the chapter we've all been waiting for and I loved it. Great dialogue. But poor Elrond at the end. I'm certain Celebrian's presence will help him but it is sad in the meantime.

Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:07 pm

Loved Erestor singing to the bees! What a charming scene.

Your characterization of Erestor is wonderful. Heh, very funny, his description of Glorfindel's preference for rations Smile smiley face

Are you suggesting Elrond's symptoms are typical for healers who also fought? If so, I can see why there aren't many who did both except in great need. Very interesting interpretation.

Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:19 pm

Another brilliant story, wohoo Wave smiley face

I can't wait to read more Bounce smiley face

Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:31 pm

The conversation between Celebrian and Erestor was priceless. I love the way you portray him, so merry and clever. "I am still immune to bee stings." Great retort. And now that we get to the heart of the LaCE Challenge, I love what you have done with it. It makes a lot of sense--if elven healers heal body and spirit, which given the nature of elves it is reasonable to assume they must, then this would certainly be the result. And it would be doubly bad for Elrond since he fought as well. Great job!

Wed Dec 01, 2004 8:06 pm

Beautiful!!! So sweet. I really enjoyed your Celebrian. Sometimes a man's (or ellon's) greatest strength is the care and compassion of a female devoted to him. I am reminded of the Biblical story of Esther, that she was in that place at that time for a divine purpose. I truly enjoy your writing style and characterizations. Bravo, well done. I am sad to see it end, but then it's really just the beginning, isn't it? Looking forward to more of your great works. Beer smiley face

Wed Dec 01, 2004 9:32 pm

Though he was a meticulous writer, Elrond did not seem to care for indexes. That was my favorite like in this chapter--just wanted to say thaat before I forgot. I burst out laughing when I read that--I can so see that.

I loved Celebrian reading through Elrond's medical notes to learn how to help him (and you did a great job writing that stuff--it sounded very Elrond and quite elfy/medical)

And I loved seeing them resolve everything and become betrothed and move towards real healing for Elrond. Lovely ending and a great fiction. This will be on my all time favorites list. I will miss it.

Thu Dec 02, 2004 9:08 am

You have done a superb job of tying everything beautifully, not only explaining why Elrond and Celebrian took so long to marry, but also explaining the waning of the Elves, the reason why Elrond didn't follow Celebrian into the West, and the reluctance of Thranduil to leave his Kingdom and his distrust of strangers.

The relationship between Elrond and Celebrian has been delightful from the beginning and their reunion in Imladris, along with Celebrian becoming Elrond's support, has been developed in a very believable manner. I was glad that there were no shows of great passion and drama at the unveiling of their love, but simply a natural acceptance of their feelings for each other.

I don't think my words can do justice to how I've felt as I've read this fiction. From the very start I have been enthralled by it, thanks to both your writing style and your character development. I hope that you indulge us with some more excerpts of Elrond and Celebrian's life together. As I've read Elrond's struggles trying to heal his fea, I couldn't help but think of the day when Celebrian would go West. With this writing, you have shown the intricate relationship between fea and hroa in the Elves ... and I'm left with the impression I have found a rare jewel of forgotten canon writings.

Congratulations ... and thank you for the hours of entertainment!

PS: I couldn't help but adding ... did Celebrian ever ask Erestor if the bees sting him?

Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:15 am

Yes, just looking at Thuriniel's review--I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed how you sort of commented on Celebrian's future with your comments about healing a fea. When I was reading this line:

Regarding treatment, she read on, it must first be accepted that in some cases no remedy can ever be found. Once a memory is formed it cannot be erased, and so it would be imprudent to believe that the ill effects of such a memory can be wiped away.

I was really moved thinking, little does she know her own destiny--hers is a case where no remedy could be found and that will be doubly sad for Elrond because he will remember that she helped save him. I think one potential sequel is the often done "Elrond's reaction to Celebrian sailing" -- done from this point of view it would be so sad! Not that it isn't already.

Anyway--that was really well done.

Thu Dec 02, 2004 4:16 pm

""Elrond and Celebrían were eventually married in 109 T.A. This story is just my interpretation of why they might have waited so long, or indeed why it took so long for them to get together in the first place, as well as (hopefully) answering the LACE Trim challenge. I hope you enjoyed it. ""

You kidding?
I was checking the site every day for this!
A delightful treat, SW. I am on cloud nine here.

Fri Dec 03, 2004 2:46 pm

Enjoyed this story of yours muchly...sad to see the final chapter added BUT it was a great ending. Like the others, I too appreciated the quiet acceptance of Elrond and Celebrains' feelings for each other. Your writing is super and I am watching several of your fics now. Cheers!

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