But that was part of the fun of writing this story: Having a whole underlying world of which Erestor knows nothing and watching him try to slowly piece things together. This is not usually how I write, so it was kind of fun.

That is fun! I love the idea of doing that with a character. I haven't done it yet, but maybe some day. I think it would make you strive to get every aspect of that character's character right.

He certainly will need some courage by the end of the story. Feanaro doesn't know this now, but he is preparing Erestor for more than he intended....

Oooohhh! You teased me! You are evol!

You're one of the few people that I would consider sending the entire unpolished thing....

Really? Well, now you're going to have to!!!