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Tibb
Joined: 25 Oct 2014
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Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:36 am
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| Thanks for continuing the story. I look forward to the next installment. |
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| Author's replied on Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:27 pm |
Thanks for coming back, I hope you enjoy the rest of this story  |
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athena568
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
Reviews: 110
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Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:05 pm
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| Wow - like getting a present! A new story with Anárië! And a chapter full of surprises. I hope Lachuí and Berien were kept in the dark and could have at least enjoyed their evening! Looks like timing is still an issue with Anárië and Glorfindel. Excellent beginning. |
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| Author's replied on Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:28 pm |
| Thank you! Lachuí and Berien were too preoccupied with themselves to notice anything else haha. Hope you enjoy the next chapter |
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athena568
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:52 pm
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| Oh, my - almost to the breaking point of sanity! How many thousands of years since their wedding? And Berien is the one to arrange for them to finally be alone. What a picture Anárië swimming alone and Glorfindel called back to find her. So all the wooing in the last chapters finally leads to her honestly no longer being afraid of Glorfindel but afraid of "Only my own reactions." Glorfindel has the perfect response. "You have nothing to be afraid of. Not from me. Not from yourself." Thank goodness! A short but beautiful description of their union while preserving their elven modesty. It fit with their characters well. |
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| Author's replied on Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:57 am |
| Hmm well, they got married cca 510 First Age - so count the whole Second Age in, and a beginning chunk of the Third one, too. Lol. I'm glad you liked the chapter, hope you keep on enjoying the story! |
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athena568
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:21 pm
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| I see Anárië has another pair of twins well in hand. Why doesn't that surprise me? It seems also that Glorfindel has begun to accept her role better. So, they have rescued an orphan elfling and it seems like Lachau and Berien will also have a little family. Was Glorfindel horrified by the prospect? He said what amounted to no so very quickly! |
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| Author's replied on Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:39 am |
| Anárië has had experience with twins, but then, Elrohir and Elladan are ... well, themselves! Glorfindel isn't quite ready to be a father yet haha. Hope you continue enjoying the story |
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athena568
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:44 pm
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| Woo hoo Glorfindel! Making it up right!! What nice touches with the designs of their new house and Glorfindel's romantic memory to bring in just enough of their old memories from Gondolin. "It IS home." |
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| Author's replied on Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:26 am |
| Yes, I thought it was a very nice way of saying 'I love you', just not with so many words. Thanks for reading! |
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athena568
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:09 pm
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| Scary and enthralling! Was - or is Anárië in danger of becoming a wrath? That's all I could think of when she got stabbed. But then that voice in her head. Glorfindel is so not letting her out of Imladris again - and perhaps neither is Elrond! |
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| Author's replied on Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:29 am |
| For a while, she was somewhere between becoming a Wraith - and simply dying, since she almost got stabbed in the heart. I didn't want to go too out of here with what happens to Frodo and duplicating it for Anárië though. I wish I could say those two have any power over keeping her in Imladris, but alas, they really don't haha. Thank you for your kind review! |
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athena568
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:58 am
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| Good to see there they are scouting Amon-Sûl in large enough numbers to stay safe. The group that accompanied Anárië has the key players from the younger generation - Elladan, Elrohir and Legolas - working with the more experienced ones. That Anárië's wound still remains with the nightmares and the voice is ominous. It's great how you portray the elves from all their different lands working in concert and actively monitoring the situation. Good chapter! |
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| Author's replied on Mon Mar 30, 2015 1:41 pm |
| Thanks for reading! I figured the Elves would probably be up and about a lot, just not seen by Men or Hobbits and such. |
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athena568
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:10 pm
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| Oh - I seemed to have missed a chapter. And at last some much deserved comfort and together time for Anárië and Glorfindel. I also like how you show Anárië keeping her personality, individuality, and strength - perhaps even drawing and gaining strength from her relationship with Glorfindel. Some time people paint a marriage as an end - but truly it is hopefully a supportive partnership for continued growth. Also, loved the multi-dimensional aspect of the council of Imladris - where everyone contributes their opinions. Although here, the information and opinions do not look good for Arnor and Gondor. Poor Elrond, one wonders if visions are not the bain of his existence. |
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| Author's replied on Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:27 am |
I missed your comment, truly! Yes, I wanted to portray that marriage strengthens our couple and doesn't finish their growth together there, but at the same time, they're both still individuals - kind of like I picture marriage should be, honestly! The council session was difficult to write to give everyone a perspective and a voice. And, yes, right about now, Elrond needs a bucketload of Aspirin, Tylenol, and other painkillers  |
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athena568
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Sat Apr 18, 2015 12:44 am
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| Interesting perspective of Anárië and Ravon as 'Watchers' - although obviously they have mixed feelings about this. You make it sound unlikely that elves could have tipped the balance, even if Anárië disagrees. Will we see their encounter with Cirdan? |
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| Author's replied on Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:28 am |
| I'm going with what Tolkien himself wrote, keeping in spirit with the Master, so to speak, where Elves did not take the field against the Witch-king until much later. As to what is to come - all will be revealed in tomorrow's chapter! Thanks for reading |
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athena568
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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Thu Apr 23, 2015 4:37 am
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| Entertaining chapter - with Anárië's impatience, Aranarth’s arrival and a duel between Galdor and Anárië. I especially enjoyed the interactions between Anárië and Cirdan. Impatient, she was not happy with Cirdan's "we wait for a sign' decree. Although Anárië would count as old in my book - she still is not inscrutable as Cirdan. Perhaps Elrond saw Aranarth and King Arvedui had escaped the fall of Fornost but did not want that knowledge advertised or perhaps risk bringing the enemy's eye on the fleeing Dunedain. Well I'm sure your tale will enlighten us soon enough. |
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| Author's replied on Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:42 am |
| Oh, Anárië is, in fact, old by this point - according to Aranarth and his kin, that is. Círdan also recognizes it, but at the same time, he is of Teleri descent and not Noldo, like she is. I try to play up some characteristics of the different Elven tribes, aka the Noldor were particularly bad at waiting and not getting angry. Thank you for reviewing! |
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