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Fëanor shrugged, studying the contents of his wine glass. “Something must be done about that house. It will fall down eventually.” “It does not follow that it must be you that tears it down single-handedly. Are you sure you do not want help?” “It’s not as though I…
This is my new poetical attempt to add my own interpretation to Tolkien's Cosmology as to Eru's Creation and the Valar's minds and behind-the-scene providence reasons and mechanisms.. I often review Eä as part of our own world, just in another dimension, this is why I have always seriously…
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Bilbo, the strange old hobbit with the wandering feet, senses something special in young Frodo the first time he sees the lad; as they become close, they find in each other a cameraderie not well understood by other hobbits. Five poignant moments between Bilbo and Frodo Baggins over the course…
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(There are people who you can ask to vet your Quenya for you, although I'm not one of them. Have you tried asking in one of those SOWD motivational posts?)
This reminds me of Dwimordene's thoughts on Nessa--she also thought Nessa was an underrated Valie, although she interpreted the significance of the Dance a bit differently.
I hope your nervousness has abated somewhat, because this is excellent! I love the strong voice you're using for Gil-galad while still acknowledging the uncertainty in his choice (I for one wouldn't call it entirely selfish, and you've made him very sympathetic in wanting that choice to begin with), and the idea of the Noldor still labouring under the Doom of Mandos seems to fit in well with the way we know the story went - it's bitter, but I love this observation too, and the way this twists the poem (it does!) is wonderful. Well done, and (if a review is the right place to say this), welcome to the fandom. I hope you found a comfy spot. :)
Another wonderful ficlet with a bitter insight - I never believed the idea that not all of the Valar had a purpose (especially the minor women like Vána or Nessa), and this hammers home that they all had important (and sometimes strenuous) work, even though it may not be entirely appreciated.
Thank you so much, especially for the nitpicks. I don't like to bother my beta for short fics, since I'm monumentally slow at making edits, and it shows *blushes*
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