Sadly my vocabulary is way too limited, and my English not quite good enough to give this story the review that it deserves. Although I don't think that you'll ever read this, since it has already been so long :) I adore this story with all of my heart and, no matter how often I read it, I always find myself amazed by your outstanding characterisation. Especially Galadriel was...for lack of a better word, perfect. I have to say that your way of portraying her personality is really really one of my favorite. She just...comes across the way I believe she should (was that a grammatically correct sentence?), not too much and not too little. Celeborn was great, too. I have never been one to think him quiet, shy, and reserved. I do think he can be polite, corteous, and nice, but he can also be angry, impatient, and impulsive, with a dangerous temper. That is also why I loved how they finally...got to kiss (dear lord save my English it has left me). That it wasn't tender, or even affectionate, but...so powerful. In simpler words I love the way you wrote their relationship. Glorfindel...well you did a splendid job with him. I haven't been really interested in that golden-haired charmer before, but you really managed to make him...seem...terribly real. Actually all of them were believable, and...real :) It was quite interesting to follow his and Artanis relationship throughout the story. Another character I found to be absolutely stunning was Fëanor. I won't lie and say I like him. I don't, not at all, but you wrote him fantasticly (...i don't even know if that word exists, I'm sorry. Please pardon a smol german high schooler). You described his relationship with Artanis so well, the way love, or adoration or whatever it really was between them, became hate, the way she still was her mentor's student even after he had died, and betrayed her and hers, and even though she hated him, she still...didn't hate him? (It's so so hard to describe this. English doesn't want me to, so ignore this in case you should ever read it) Also. I loved Artanis' brothers. Fingolfin was a great character, too. What I found to be especially great about the way you wrote him was, that he treated Artanis as...how do you say this...an adult. It made me so terribly sad when they all died. Once more, magnificent work, and wonderful characterisations. This is the Galadriel I want to see more often in fanfiction :) Now, for lack of time to write any more, if you should read this, have a nice day and forgive me my mistakes:)

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I really like the story, loving feanor and nerwen :)

Your style of writing and your language is really good, and it is fun to read! The way your characters are expressing themselves feels authentic and you do have a great knowledge about the background. I just feel like especially Galadriel is a bit OOC, for example did she despise Feanor from the beginning because she could see through him and saw his vicious mind and she denied to give him a hair from her three times, I think their relationship was everything but friendly. Also the "falling in love" of Galadriel and Celeborn is not quite canon ("Galadriel did not go with Finrod but stayed in Doriath because there lived Celeborn and there was great love between them" - so they fell in love, before Finrod left), but I guess that is a question of interpretation.

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This is one hell of a story and I enjoyed it very much. Well written, well plotted and paced, I feel it fits right into Tolkien's work filling in the gaps.

But really, Nimloth changing Dior's diapers? Ewwww...

This story is a really enchanting idea. I'm really anticipating Galadriel’s and Celeborn’s reunion, and will love to see where you go with this story. Your narrative is always very excellent; you cover all the salient points such as emotions, and plot faultlessly. Well done.

This story is well written, and I really liked how you express the characters. Well done on the characterisation! Feanor in particular is especially believable, with a voice and personality which fits my mental image of the indomitable high king perfectly. Middle aged Galadriel is somewhat similar to the younger counterpart we saw in Aman. I like how you've further developed her character into a diplomat and politician. She’s trying to reconcile her lust for power with herself. It’s all a part of her journey to become the powerful leader we see in LOTR. It’s a shame that elves of cheerful mien are lacking from the story. All the characters feel slightly dour, and the story could benefit from a bit of hilarity.

You really can not ask me to identify the single moment I loved best in this - because I liked it from the initial firebrand hair scene where she defends the Vanyar.

I would love to see Galadriel and Celeborn marry, but I think it's not going to happen...it’s been 8 years since you wrote this.

Your plot is great, and really true to the silmarillion! I couldn’t wait to read chapter after chapter because they were logically developed with just the right amount of mystery. If the ending is anything like this and you write it in the same well planned style, you really will keep me in anticipation through out! Please finish the story!

I feel the need to praise your spelling and grammar because it’s really annoying when some authors don’t even bother to spell-check! Your story has minimum spelling mistakes and very good grammar, so well done! I did find a few in the earlier chapters. I wasn’t sure if I should point them out.

I get the impression that you think about your backstory very thoroughly. So many characters (e.g: the Feanorions) all have their own individual backstories and you create very colourful characters by integrating the many backstory details into the story flawlessly, in my opinion.

Your dialogue has so far clearly conveyed characters’ personalities and/or emotions and is marvellous.

I admire your dedication to this universe; you've stuck with it for over 80,000 words, despite the few reviews (i.e: little encouragement) you received! I hope that you will stick with the characters until the end, because your fic is of very high quality and the characters still have lots of potential in my opinion. Celeborn especially has lots of potential for character development. If you choose to explore the love between Galadriel and Celeborn, you could develop his character and kill this bird with the same stone. This story is seriously under-reviewed IMO, bearing in mind it's quality. I feel a bit sad on your behalf, since you've done better than many fanfic authors and have completed many high quality chapters with high quality imagery. You deserve more reviews.

Your writing is so awesome! You've GOT to finish this. Please please. You've written amazingly, and the story still has SO much potential. I’m off investigate your other stories now…

Overall, fantastic job!

I'm loving your story so far. Fingers crossed -here's me hoping it's complete. The part which really caugt my emotions was when normally peaceable Finarfin realises he resents his own brother, and subsequently regrets that he's betraying himself/undermining what he stands for, by feeling wrath at all. Just makes me really sad. And yes, these emotions perfectly precede his later actions as he avoids participating in the kinslayings.

I also like how Galadriel's current devotion to Feanor may play a part in causing her to go with the sons of Feanor to Arda. Is Beleriand in Arda? Your set up and foreshadowing of events is really good.

I'm so disappointed that this story is seemingly discontinued! You've done a beautiful job writing this story, especially Galadriel's very complex relationships, especially the ones with her uncles. I liked the letter from Fingolfin especially and how you differentiated between the three brothers.

You didn't succumb to the temptation to make her perfect, which was great; she came off as rather cold and almost ruthless, and it was interesting to see how she changed over the centuries. I also liked how Celeborn and Galadriel started out as friends, rather than a love interest; it seems like that's a bond that they'll always have. I'm a little disappointed that all the scenes are so brief, but it must be tricky trying to write centuries' worth of living in one story.

I am hoping for more...

Best!

-claire

Such a heart-wrenching story! Poor Galadriel and Celeborn! I know the story hasn't been updated in a while, but do you plan to do so in the future?

I've been reading this story so long (and yet this is the first time I've seen it on 'm over at Henneth Annun)

Excellent chapter as usual! The filled Tolkien gaps and utter believably of thoughts and actions. Ah! Just wonderful!

Update soon, Please!

I have read the similiarion so I am wondering the relationship between galadriel and celeborn at the beginning taken from inferences?

i love this story. i think i read it for the first time about 6 months ago. i kept going back and reading parts of it again. it brings so much of a story into the history of the times mentioned. the noldor interest me greatly, perhaps because of their complex lives. so i have very much enjoyed reading this. a few weeks ago i was extremely happy to see it had been updated. i have just now gone back and read this chapter again. i can't wait for the next one to see how this all works out.

~Jacqui

Never have I read a story that so explained the consequences of Feanor so well written as yours. Congratulations on the wonderful writing! This story is truly a masterpiece.

Thank you for updating! Yay love-angst.