Reviews for "Dawn of a New Age: First Age"

Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:15 am

I love your Interrupted Journeys series and I'm so excited that your writing Oropher's story now. He's one of those characters, along with Thranduil that not much is explained about except bare facts. This first chapter is great. Oropher's reaction to his first up close and personal slaying of an orc was very well written. And I loved how you tied that battle and the resulting establishment of Melian's Girdle in with the arrival of the Feanorians, and of Fingolfin and his people. I'll be looking forward to the next chapter Smile smiley face

Sun Oct 30, 2005 12:37 am

Wow Elliska Jane, that was some read. I think I held my breath through half the battle scenes, very descriptive without being to heavy handed. Denethor's death was portrayed in a way that made me cry and Thingol and Melian were so regal, it was nice to see them maintaining their dignity for once. Just a wonderful story of what it must have been like just before trouble brought himself and his kids back. I think what I enjoyed most, however, was your depiciton how the elves greeted the first moon. Extra points for remember to turn west, lol. Wonderful story, all around, I enjoyed it very much.

Sun Oct 30, 2005 12:37 am

Wow Elliska Jane, that was some read. I think I held my breath through half the battle scenes, very descriptive without being to heavy handed. Denethor's death was portrayed in a way that made me cry and Thingol and Melian were so regal, it was nice to see them maintaining their dignity for once. Just a wonderful story of what it must have been like just before trouble brought himself and his kids back. I think what I enjoyed most, however, was your depiciton how the elves greeted the first moon. Extra points for remember to turn west, lol. Wonderful story, all around, I enjoyed it very much.

Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:20 pm

I really love the battle scene in this and the first rising of the moon and I am looking forward to seeing more about the Sindar--not many people write them.

Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:25 am

OOPS I forgot to review this! This is a great beginning El. Your battle scenes are so descriptive without being gross or boring. And your love for the Sindar elves is shown in every scene. It was interesting to read more about Orophin, Celeborn, Thingol, and Melian since most people only write about the third age sindarin elves. I think people forget that Legolas and Haldir weren't the only elves of that race. Wink smiley face

I don't suppose you can protray the Feanorians in a good way in this story huh? Probably not unless you rewrite canon. Oh well - a girl can dream. Now where's Thranduil?? Twisted Evil smiley face

Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:34 am

This is great. The povs of Thingol and Oropher in the two parts of the battle were great. I especially liked Oropher's reaction to his first close up kill. And I liked the creation of the Girdle and their first glance at the rising of the moon. Great job. Hope you continue soon.

Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:39 pm

I'm going to echo others by saying this is an impressive start. I'm glad you've given the Sindar their voices. And of course I'm happy to see my favorite Sinda and his comrade Mablung Very Happy smiley face

I'll be watching this story. Thank you for sharing.

Mon May 07, 2007 9:36 am

Thank you for updating! I cannot wait to read more! Smile smiley face

Mon May 07, 2007 7:30 pm

I'm so glad you're updating this story. I can't wait to read more of it. I can already see how the relationship between Oropher and Amglaur as young elves colored Amglaur's perception of Thranduil in your Interrupted Journeys series. I also enjoy your portrayal of Celeborn. He is a calming influence and seems to ever be the voice of wisdom. And I have to say I found the bits with Eol very interesting. Morgoth's evil creatures shunned the light of the sun, and here we have Eol doing the same in a sense. That's a nice bit of foreshadowing (for lack of a better term, since we all know what he does later on). I can't wait to see how the scene when Oropher and all meet up with the newly arrived Noldor plays out.

Sat May 26, 2007 7:59 am

Thank you very much for the update! Very Happy smiley face

I'm so glad to see your story is going to be continued.

Best wishes,
Binka

Login

Navigation

RSS Feeds

Reviews for "Dawn of a New Age: First Age"