The Findaráto Diaries by Fiondil

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Summary:

A hundred years before Glorfindel was released from Mandos, Finrod Felagund, once King of Nargothrond, was reborn to walk with his father in Eldamar. This is his story. A companion tale to Elf, Interrupted. As always, my sincerest thanks go to Alassiel for the beta.

Major Characters: Ainur, Amarië, Eärwen, Finarfin, Finrod Felagund, Gandalf, Ingwë, Maiar, Original Character(s)

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Artwork Type: No artwork type listed

Genre: Drama

Challenges:

Rating: Teens

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Chapters: 38 Word Count: 124, 940
Posted on 25 July 2010 Updated on 25 July 2010

This fanwork is complete.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Death Is but the Beginning
Chapter 2: The Beauty of the Night
Chapter 3: Star of Hope
Chapter 4: Facing the Darkness
Chapter 5: Trouble Brewing
Chapter 6: After the Storm
Chapter 7: Departure and Arrival
Chapter 8: First Day in Lórien
Chapter 9: Horseshoes, Not Swords
Chapter 10: A New Friend
Chapter 11: On Trust and Innocence
Chapter 12: Basket Weaving and Other Princely Pursuits
Chapter 13: Glorfindel
Chapter 14: Man Sad Dorthathon?
Chapter 15: The Healing Hands of the Harpist
Chapter 16: At the Great Gates of Return
Chapter 17: Crossing Eldamar
Chapter 18: Home Again
Chapter 19: Confronting the Past
Chapter 20: Warrior Braids
Chapter 21: Hunting
Chapter 22: Confrontation
Chapter 23: A Prince in Flight
Chapter 24: Into the Mountains
Chapter 25: Recuperation
Chapter 26: Petitions and Apologies
Chapter 27: Herendil
Chapter 28: Invitation to a Wedding
Chapter 29: Presentation of the Heir
Chapter 30: The New Year Ball
Chapter 31: Seeking Glorfindel
Chapter 32: Haunting the Gates
Chapter 33: Beneath a Star-strewn Ocean
Chapter 34: Summons
Chapter 35: Holding Court
Chapter 36: Lady Amarië Returns
Chapter 37: The Final Summons
Chapter 38: Character List

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The story is a fresh take on Rebirth for me, an unusually difficult genre to do well in my opinion. What I enjoyed about this was the exploratory nature of Finrod’s experience, and the talking along the way that accompanied his frustrations. The changing cast of characters added interest, and likewise the places. The flowers and the tears was a moment that stands out, and the explosion of heartache at the end which was touching and well done. A profound adjustment, with a new life ahead, one lost behind him, and a wealth of experiences from his past life, Finrod’s Rebirth is not plain sailing.

Thanks, Erfan. I appreciate your thoughts and I am glad this story helped give you a new perspective on Rebirth for the Elves. Finrod's road was not an easy one, and his story is the story of all the other Elves who eventually become re-embodied and must face Life once again with all its sorrows and joys, frustrations and grace.

At the end of the story, I’m left feeling it is a gentle story about living and learning, family and friendships. I liked the way the story is addressed, the touches of names and the limited but effective use of language in a note from Namo at the end. I liked the innocence of it, and Finrod’s uninhibited joy in going to meet his friend.