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There is so much about this to enjoy!

It is--as I've already told you--a gorgeous slice of Finwean life, a series of vivid tableaus and characterizations that makes you feel you've been a guest at Barad Eithel yourself.

Things I like especially: Erestor generally, of course, and also his scene with Fingolfin, the description of the performance (and especially striking: Idril's dance), and also the section in Aredhel's POV.

And your sense of the relationship between Maedhros and Fingon is so strong that it can afford to recede a little into the background behind the other business and still be very much felt as their personal bedrock--if that makes sense.



I think he is in the next couple of chapters. I'm glad you liked that part. I was afraid I was being a little too heavy-handed. But my trusty Beta liked it too! In my story verse, Idril is at the age where friends are important, and I am thinking that some would have moved with her, but not all. This guy definitely would not leave Fingon on no more encouragement than she is giving any guys.

Thanks so much for reading. I appreciate you coming back to it have such a long break.

This is spunch a unique glimpse into the lives of the descendants of the House of Finwë. So personal and intimate. Their conversational interactions are so rich. Erestor is a lovely character and he adds to the narrative. I could read about happy interludes for this family all day. Thank you for this.



Marvelous descriptions, Oshun! I suspect a great deal of research has gone into this chapter, unless you have a lot more hunting experience than I would have guessed.

The dialogue and the argument is well done, too!

I am sorry to see Erestor hurt, even if he and Turgon were being foolhardy!