Beautiful but sad...

Words can’t describe how much I loved this. When I had read about this scene, I was always confused why Oropher did what he did. Yes he was rash and proud, but not enough to forfeit his people. I loved your reasoning and your writing is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story.

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Saludos

Carla

This review is rather late because I have only just found this splendid story. I can only say how wonderful it is; well-written and an excellent portrayal of the sorrow Thranduil felt after his father was killed in battle. It also explains why he feels distrust of the Noldor - in particular their king - after learning that Gil-galad knew that the Nazgul would be amongst the forces facing the wood elves but neglected to warn them, even though he had time to send a messenger. And it also begs the question why he neglected to mention that the eagles would also be part of the defence, as this would have made all the difference in Oropher's decision not to wait for the Noldor's signal. Great story and well done.

This was such an amazing story full of emotion. It was a great point you made about Oropher and his reasons, and I absolutely believe that he wouldn’t have let his pride come before his people. Your writing is superb and very enjoyable. Great job!

I really love this story. Hope you will write a sequel about Thranduil

Beautiful story, and so immensely sad. Thank you for the pleasure.

aw nice

Hey :)
I found this randomly and read it at once because your style of writing is truly catching.
I like how you just focus on Oropher's death and why he did what he did and how you didn't tell much else because it somehow makes it even more tragic.
What I actually wanted to say, your story is awesome, you describe the feelings of the characters perfectly, especially the grief of losing Oropher.
I don't know what else to say, so again: Your writing is really good!
Ts

Aw...This story is so beautifully written. This is EXACT characterization of Thranduil - brave, wise, and kind-hearted. There is actually quite a bit of information about Thranduil and his heritage, but very scattered. However, if you put some of the timelines together there are quite a few significant events to tell us about him. I love your take on why Oropher fell - very interesting. Thank you.

I bald my eyes out... it was beautiful though

Very detailed but there was known language of the Elven. When writer finally got around to Thranduil's prospective, It was so emotional and poignant enough to make the reader cry if they had feelings at all. A morose but realistic well drawn history of Greenwood.
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I'm sorry... I have no words other than HOLY GOD THAT HURTS. I always seem to cry when people write a character death so well... *sobs* Do you know how painful that is on the chest?! Or heart, I dunno, it always seems to hurt...

this is amazing! so well written and it could have easily have been what really happened! :) :)

great job!

Wow. Excellent story!