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Title: Echo <http://www.scribeoz.com/fanfic/story.php?no=1002> . Author:
Nancy
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5> Brooke . Races/Places: Gondor: Drabble . ID: 684
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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. 2005-08-09 01:31:19 Score: 3
There's definitely something uncanny about the things the dead leave behind.
Despite the fact that Pippin is alone, this feels like a very intimate
moment with Boromir, as Pippin wanders about the space that was his once,
and gets a glimpse of a cut off life in the way Boromir had left things for
his return. Nicely played, that last set of lines!

Title: Promises
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3477&cid=13139> . Author:
Gwynnyd
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6> . Races/Places: Gondor: Drabble . ID: 574
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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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. 2005-08-09 01:32:06 Score: 2
I'm reminded a bit of Johnny Appleseed, here, though obviously, Faramir's
much more of an "as you can" sower than the legendary Johnny. But as with
Halflings, it's the little things that end up supporting the world.

Title: Call of the
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=1573> Druedain .
Author: thevina_finduilas
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> . Races/Places: Gondor: Original Characters . ID: 565

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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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. 2005-08-09 01:32:42 Score: 2
I'm a bit confused, geographically, but it's a neat little story that gives
you a good bit on drum-making as the poor narrator flees unwitting towards
the Woses of the woods.

Title: A <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3484&cid=13216>
Warrior's Skills . Author: Tanaqui
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> . Races/Places: Gondor: Pre-Quest Drabbles . ID: 551

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Reviewer: Dwimordene
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. 2005-08-09 01:33:19 Score: 2
Nice use of that particular line! It seems that Faramir, unlike Pippin,
doesn't have qualms about the fittingness of his songs for hard times, when
once he's convinced his men really want him to sing for them.

Title: Just in <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3082>
Case . Author: Marnie
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5> . Books/Time: Gap-Filler . ID: 477
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:28:44 Score: 3

What an interesting side-story. It's rather funny that Celeborn surprised
Annatar with his remark about it being better to have Galadriel on his side
than as an enemy. And I would not have wanted to be one of those elves
ordered to shoot Celeborn or Galadriel! *eep*

Title: Mae
<http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=1123&PHPSESSID
=81bbdff5479eba252b785634d85ebade> Govannen . Author: Azalais
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7> . Books/Time: Gap-Filler: Drabble . ID: 148
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:28:59 Score: 1

Yes, I loved Glorfindel's entrance from the first time I read the books. I'm
sure Aragorn was highly relieved.

Title: The
<http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/I_P/P/PathsOfTheDead.htm>
Paths of the Dead . Author: alex_cat_45
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=57

> . Books/Time: Gap-Filler: Grey Company . ID: 999

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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:29:12 Score: 3

Definitely an interesting perspective. We just take for granted that they
will follow Aragorn and fulfill their oath, but never really think about
what they're experiencing. I think the movie gave me more of a sense of how
they felt, when the king demanded their release after the battle.

Title: All
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2929&cid=11235> Hallows'
Day . Author: Marnie
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5> . Books/Time: Post-Ring War . ID: 317
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:29:23 Score: 1

You're totally right, Marnie, Elmo did deserve some compensation. I'm so
glad he got to go home.

Title: Borne to Me <http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1674505/1/> By the Sea .
Author: AngelQueen
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3> . Books/Time: Post-Ring War: Aman . ID: 1258
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:30:11 Score: 2

Oh! I'm anal, I need to have closure, to finish things. I thought Celeborn
would arrive. (I'm a sucker for a happy ending too!) Nice story.

Title: The
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3540&cid=13461> Long
Defeat . Author: Perelleth
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5> . Books/Time: Post-Ring War: Aman . ID: 1213
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:30:15 Score: 1

WOW! YES!! That is the perfect ending for Celeborn!! Wonderful story!!

Title: Seeds of Old
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=4440> Trees . Author:
Marnie
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5> . Books/Time: Post-Ring War: Aman . ID: 478
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:30:20 Score: 8

One of my favorites of yours.

It's almost uncomfortable to see Celeborn at such a loss, I'm so used to
thinking of him as confident and...powerful. And here, you can almost taste
his anxiety, and the longing for 'home'. Then, once he arrives, it must have
been deeply unsettling for Celeborn to realize that yes, the last time he
saw most of these people, his family...they were dying, or dead...*yikes*
I'd want to go home too!

During the middle of the story, I had to wonder if the elves really ever
learned! I know, the old hurts and things still surfaced, but getting second
chances should cause them to be more thoughtful about renewing those old
conflicts. Though maybe, because death wasn't permanent, and they were
immortal, they didn't think they needed to learn.

I liked the closure they all started to achieve at the end, and maybe they
were finally learning. This was another of your stories that re-confirmed my
own love of Celeborn, and got me hooked on Thingol too.

Title: The End of
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=2592> Days . Author:
Bejai
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6> . Books/Time: Post-Ring War: Aman . ID: 158
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:30:27 Score: 2

I have to disagree with you. Tolkien didn't always go for the all out happy
ending, but I'm not sure he'd not give Elrond a tiny one, and have his sons
and father-in-law return to him in valinor.

Title: Renewal <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3162>
. Author: Bodkin
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1> . Books/Time: Post-Ring War: Gap-Filler . ID: 883
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:31:30 Score: 2

I love the way you always mentioned that Thranduil and Galadriel needed to
make peace between them. Gives real closure to their story.

Title: May the Valar
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1> Protect Them .
Author: Nilmandra
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4> . Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Elves . ID: 1055
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:31:39 Score: 5

One of my all time favorite stories in the entire fandom. I printed the last
few chapters and I read them over and over--the parts where Bregolas shows
up, and then everyone going home. Have to tell you, between you and Daw,
it's hard for me to imagine Legolas having any other families.

I spent the last three chapters of the story crying and sniffling,and I
totally LOVE the part where Legolas yells out Ada King! before the feast,
and the part where Legolas greets 'Rundra's Ada' Thanks so much for sharing
it!

Title: The
<http://www.ofelvesandmen.com/Stories/A/Alex/LOTR/Q_Z/S/SweetestHarvest.htm>
Sweetest Harvest . Author: alex_cat_45
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> . Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Elves . ID: 1001

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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:31:53 Score: 4

You know, I betaed this for you, but I still sniffled when I re-read it
tonight. Such a simple sentiment, but it encompasses all. And you had Elrond
think about all the ones he loved without the sadness and bitterness that so
many other writers give him. And as much as I like slash, I've lately come
to realize that Elrond and Celebrian must have had a great love between
them, and it's harder and harder for me to read fic where Elrond is with
someone else.

Title: A Question of
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=12> Duty . Author: daw
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=17
6> the minstrel . Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Elves . ID: 152
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:32:04 Score: 5

Wow, Beliond always has to surprise Legolas, doesn't he? Who would have ever
thought he'd back Legolas going on the quest? And if anyone could take the
brunt of Thranduil's anger, I have a feeling it's him. And give it back as
good as he gets too.

I can't even imagine how betrayed the Greenwood elves must have felt...here
they were, feeling the brunt of Sauron's evil, and the others were always so
slow to help, but here they had the rings...and the reason Sauron was so
bent on destroying the elves...

Title: Spring <http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1665>
Awakenings . Author: daw
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6> the minstrel . Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings: Elves . ID: 153
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:32:16 Score: 6

I guess this is another favorite of mine. I agree that Eilian isn't given
enough credit, and it's about time Thranduil saw it...and that part of is
anger with Eilian is because he's so much like his mother.

Now...as far as Solith and Anyr are concerned...Well, Solith needs a big
smack upside the head and Anyr needs a keeper of his own.

I think Thranduil really should have cut Eilian some slack for getting
married, I mean, in the long run, I think Celuwen will be good for both of
them and the realm....and even for the settlements, they can better see
Thranduil's side, and he can better see theirs, thanks to her.

Title: The Tide of
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=890> Times . Author:
daw
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6> the minstrel . Books/Time: The Hobbit . ID: 681
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:32:29 Score: 8

Oh! I went to your ff.net profile so I could read all your nominated stories
in chronological order. This is my second time for this one, and I could
definitely read it many many more times.

I love love love your original characters and your stories. I am terrible
because I rarely leave you reviews, but please know that I read all of your
stories, I never even think twice about it. I know it will be engaging and
keep me interested throughout, and it won't be so complicated that I have to
re-read past chapters in order to keep up.

And you write about such simple, wonderful things. You remind me of one of
my favorite writers...Louisa May Alcott. Strong characters and a good strong
story.

This one caught me off guard as I re-read it. I'd forgotten about the one
elf getting killed during the fire. *sniffle* (I'm not naming names so I
don't spoil it for anyone who just reads the reviews and hasn't read the
story...)

My cat stared at me as I sat there crying about it. I truly love every
single one of your stories. Thank you for being so generous with them.

Title: Tangled Web
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=2055> . Author: daw
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=17
6> the minstrel . Books/Time: The Hobbit . ID: 151
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:33:00 Score: 6

I loved reading this story. We knew all about the elves from the dwarves'
perspectives, but to see it from the elves, was a real treat! Poor Legolas!
And Poor Sinnarn! I wondered about that when I read the Hobbit--just how
much trouble the elven guards were in for letting the dwarves escape.

I wonder if Saruman was turning bad at this point already. He certainly
seemed like it.

Now then, after the battle. I know warriors have to die, but two of them
that we've all come to know and love a little. And again, poor Sinnarn. I
know Nithron died doing what he was supposed to do, but that would be a
difficult burden to bear, I know I'd feel guilty if anyone died for me.

Title: Touche <http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=3561>
. Author: DragonLady7
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9> . Books/Time: Post-Ring War: Vignette . ID: 229
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:33:05 Score: 2

You had me laughing in the first two paragraphs...Eomer's complete
reluctance to punch people in the face, indeed! Well done on the fighting
scenes. I was able to picture them pretty well. (And believe me, that is
saying a lot). Good story.

Title: Magnetic
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=2056> Force . Author:
Marnie
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5> . Genres: Crossovers . ID: 1097
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:34:49 Score: 2

This one made me fidget. To be there, and yet to come back to tell, then
realize you should be back with the elves. *arrgh* Yeah, I'd go insane too.

Title: The One and
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=4294> True Dark Lord
. Author: Werecat
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> . Genres: Crossovers . ID: 358

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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:35:00 Score: 1

Melkor whining--*hee* That pretty much set the tone for the story for me.
Cute.

Title: The Gift <http://home.earthlink.net/%7Eamebrindra/id35.html> .
Author: Legorfilinde
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> . Genres: Alternate Universe: Elves . ID: 765

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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:35:13 Score: 2

Very emotional. Nice look at the twins. It's kind of funny, but I always see
them as the other way around, Elladan is the less scholarly-driven one.

Title: Hunting
<http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1234&cid=5000> . Author:
Nilmandra
<http://gabrielle.sytes.net/MEFA2005/index.php?page=authorDetails&form_id=44
4> . Genres: Adventure: Long Form . ID: 1307
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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:35:24 Score: 3

I liked this continuation of MTVPT. It was great to get some closure for
Legolas and family. I mean, I know you showed a lot of the 'ending' in the
epilogues, but it's good seeing some of the in-between events. I like your
stories so much because they *are* stories, well-written stories. Thanks.

Title: How Legolas
<http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?STID=394> Proved His
Bowmanship . Author: Chathol-linn
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> . Genres: Adventure . ID: 8

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Reviewer: Larian
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> Elensar . 2005-08-09 02:35:29 Score: 1

Enjoyable and easy to read...and informative. Nicely told story of middle
earth's possibly most well known archer.


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