Blessed me but that was like a breath of fresh air!... as well, 'twas much like putting on an old pair of slippers. Believe me, I do mean the latter in a most positive manner! It just feels so familiar, so comfortable, so wonderful to slip right back into this tale, as if I had never left. At the same time, it has such a new feel to it, a varying nuance... a significant page has been turned as we ready ourselves to accompany Haldir through this new journey.
What a great chapter! As always, the rhythm is perfect, the dialogue is brilliant and the details are captivating. I especially loved the bit about Orophin braiding his brother's hair... the significance, the emotion -lovely!
A most beautiful ceremony, simple yet worthy of one such as Lothlorien's newest Marchwarden. Also, I truly appreciated your inclusion of Nenya's existence... it adds so much to the meaning behind Haldir's role as protector of the Golden Wood's borders. You depicted the revelation in a thoughtful, serious, respective and humble manner. Well done!
As for Galion... well... my heart aches for him, yet I cannot pity him for he holds his own in such an admiring way. I didn't think I could appreciate a character more than the star of this tale, yet I find myself loving the healer as much as I've come to hold your Haldir close to my heart. This fic abounds with incredible characterization.
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Date: 2006-02-28 05:37 pm (UTC)What a great chapter! As always, the rhythm is perfect, the dialogue is brilliant and the details are captivating. I especially loved the bit about Orophin braiding his brother's hair... the significance, the emotion -lovely!
A most beautiful ceremony, simple yet worthy of one such as Lothlorien's newest Marchwarden. Also, I truly appreciated your inclusion of Nenya's existence... it adds so much to the meaning behind Haldir's role as protector of the Golden Wood's borders. You depicted the revelation in a thoughtful, serious, respective and humble manner. Well done!
As for Galion... well... my heart aches for him, yet I cannot pity him for he holds his own in such an admiring way. I didn't think I could appreciate a character more than the star of this tale, yet I find myself loving the healer as much as I've come to hold your Haldir close to my heart. This fic abounds with incredible characterization.
Absolutely wonderful writing Kenaz. I salute you.
Hugs,
Anoriell