Comments | indy1776: Fic: Judgement (1/1)

indy1776

Fic: Judgement (1/1)

Jun 04, 2009 16:00

AU. Maglor surrenders to Eönwë after the War of Wrath. PG.

Thanks to Jen for looking it over, and especially to Dawn Felagund for the beta!

Also posted on the SWG and ff.net (as Crystal113).

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tolkien fanfic, oneshot

Comments 9

surgicalsteel June 4 2009, 21:46:27 UTC

Oh - that was... *sniffles* poignant, and lovely.

indy1776 June 5 2009, 00:05:40 UTC

*hands over a tissue* Thank you!

beruthiels_cats June 5 2009, 02:52:28 UTC

Absolutely gorgeous, Indy! What a lovely, entirely different picture you've painted for Maglor's actions! Hoping you'll continue? *hugs*

indy1776 June 5 2009, 13:22:01 UTC

Thank you! No, it's definitely a one-shot. But there's a bunny nibbling me about a prequel. *hugs*

lilith_lessfair June 6 2009, 20:54:11 UTC

Hello! Dropped in because I saw that you had a fic on the SWG page.

It's a lovely piece. You have a gorgeous style, and your characterization is very compelling in it.

I am intrigued by the way in which you depict the decision to forgive as being one distinct from repentance. The fact that Elrond has already forgiven Maglor before he decides to return for judgment is as compelling as the fact that Elros does not. I also thought your concluding lines from Mandos worked well in the same vein; it might be harder for a son of Feanor to return to Valinor alive than to stay in exile.

Well done. And, if it's fine with you, I'd like to friend your journal.

indy1776 June 6 2009, 22:41:18 UTC

Go ahead and friend me, as long as you don't mind me doing the same!

Thank you!

As I've stated other places, that theme wasn't consciously put it, but I've never conflated the two in life, so I guess it showed here.

it might be harder for a son of Feanor to return to Valinor alive than to stay in exile.

That's exactly what I believe, and why this Maglor made an incrediably difficult choice.

I'm very glad you enjoyed it.

lilith_lessfair June 6 2009, 23:07:55 UTC

Not at all. Please do.

It is a wonderful fic!

oloriel June 9 2009, 12:00:41 UTC

I already commented on this at the SWG, but I figure twice can't hurt, right? (Besides, it makes for a better "Oh by the way I'm friending you" comment than, well, just saying "Oh by the way I'm friending you". Right?)

This is such a powerful story. I wish there was more to come! Even on second and third reading, when I knew what was going to happen, I found it very chilling and moving.

And, um. You've probably been asked already, but in case you haven't - would you mind if I nominated this for this year's MEFAs?

indy1776 June 9 2009, 14:22:43 UTC

*laughs* Twice never hurts.

Thank you! And I'm glad it still holds emotion upon rereading. :)

Let me think about it-- I'll PM you when I decide.