What is Thangorodrim?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
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What is Thangorodrim?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
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Originally Posted by Boraxxe
Spot on. Two possible translations of Thangorodrim are 'Mountains of Oppression' or 'Mountains of Tyranny'
The Riddle-stick is yours Boraxxe.
OK, next up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
Grasp, Tusk and Lupus.
who are Grip, Fang, and Wolf?Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
There they are.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rielthiere
Your turn.
thanks!
try:
rake, root, and digs
How does a truffle hunter function?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rielthiere
nope!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
concept is similar to your own last riddle - 3 names.
I get the feeling I’m at least a little way out, but I’ll go for:
What are Combe, Stock and the Delving Fields?
no, but closer.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
they're not places.
Ok, I'll try this again, but I only have a partial answer. Maybe it will help someone else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rielthiere
Rake = Gardener (Hobbit last name)
Root = ???
Digs = Burrows (Hobbit last name)
i just happened to be unable to sleep and looked in, and saw this :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
much closer, the correct spelling is Burrowes (according to my copy, anyway.)
and i'm cheating with the first two. consider them as verbs, to rake in the ground, to root, to...
(edit: they're still all names, just using verbs as a means to get there ;p )
Who were Grubb, Grubb & Burrowes, the overseers of the auction of Bilbo's estate?
at last :DQuote:
Originally Posted by kittykatt
the JeopardyStick is yours :)
Here's something a bit different...
What would happen to someone who could taste the heart of a dragon and withstand its poisonous blood?
What is a hyperpolyglot?Quote:
Originally Posted by kittykatt
interesting bit there..but CORRECT!! They would know all tongues of Gods or Men, of birds or beasts, and their ears would catch whispers of the Valar or of Melko. Your turn!! ;)
OK.
Here's a new one:
Samwise, Tom Bombadil, Gollum, Gandalf, Bilbo, Isildur, Frodo, Sauron, Deagol
Who are all the characters that hold the one ring?Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
That's the ticket!Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
Your're up on this one too!
OK...
A lore-master, a witch, a craftsman... and a Maiar ...
Right, a clue.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
The puzzle has similarities to the previous one by Boraxxe.
Well here is a guess (he said, with low confidence):Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
The White Council
Loremaster = Elrond Halfelven
Witch = Lady Galadriel
Crafstman = Cirdan the Shipwrite
Maia = Gandalf the Grey and Saruman the White
You have found all the right names, but need to do two more things:Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
1. Find the common link between them all
2. Phrase your answer in the form of a question :p
Hint: Saruman is the only name in your guess that is NOT included in this...
Aha...Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
Who are the bearers of the three rings of power that Sauron never had influence over?
(I didn't list their names again because...too complex of a question).
That’s it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
I would have said: “Who bore the three elven rings of power?”, but hey :p
You’re up again!
OK, next one: ...sorry for the delay...new content takes precedence.
These items have alliterative nicknames applied to them by goblins.
Its been a couple of days but...I just don't think a hint for this is needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
It really is easy.
Orcrist and Glamdring - Beater and Biter (not sure which way round it is...).Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
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Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
You have the riddle stick! Or rather, you would have it if your answer was posted in the correct format...a question.
Argh! What are Orcrist and Glamdring A.K.A. Beater and Biter?
Right, next one:
The day the dwarves came home.
What is Durin's Day?Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
Got it in one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Reaboj
You’re up.
Little delicacies that can cause big headaches.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
What are mushrooms?Quote:
Originally Posted by Reaboj
The young hobbits got in all kinds of trouble with Farmer Maggot when they trespassed to find them...
It was specifically Farmer Maggot's mushrooms that I had in mind :DQuote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
You're up!
I actually did not think I was right at all, so a nice surprise!Quote:
Originally Posted by Reaboj
Next one:
A mighty warrior, possibly even stronger than an elf-lord.
Who is Turin Turambar?Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
He was also called Adanedhel (Man-Elf - a name given to him in Norgothrond) because he was so like an elf, though he was human.
Nice guess, but not the one. Wrong age, to begin with...Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
OK, recap:
A mighty warrior, possibly even stronger than an elf (wording changed slightly - my mistake, the word "lord" is not actually used in the text)
Hint already given: Not first age
New hint: much smaller than an elf :)
Who was Bullroarer Took? He led the defence against the Mount Gram Goblins, & supposedly knocked Golfimbul's head off & down a rabbit hole, thereby creating the game of golf!
Not Bullroarer, but you’re getting closer in size.Quote:
Originally Posted by kittykatt
This person was mistaken for an elf due to the scale of their deeds...
Who was Bilbo?
Who is Sam?
After "sticking a pin" into Shelob.
The goblins thought there was a great Elf Warrior prowling around.
You got it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
“By all the signs, Captain Shagrat, I’d say there’s a large warrior loose, Elf most likely, with an elf-sword anyway, and an axe as well maybe; and he’s loose in your bounds, too, and you’ve never spotted him. Very funny indeed!’ Gorbag spat. Sam smiled grimly at this description of himself.”
Excerpt From
The Lord of the Rings
J. R. R. Tolkien
You’re up!
OK, next one:
This uncouth highwayman was known for his culinary skills.
Time for a hint: His friends were tired of mutton.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
Very close but...
No. Not William.
Who was Bert?
Yes, Bert was the troll that cooked.Quote:
Originally Posted by kittykatt
Your turn.
Bit lengthy, but here goes...:D
This being originally was one of the Maiar, but was corrupted & seduced by Melkor. After many battles, survived Morgoth's defeat, & finally took refuge beneath the Misty Mountains.
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Originally Posted by kittykatt
Durin's Bane, a balrog of Morgoth.
Yeppers, all yours!! :)
Next one:
This royal suggested using bird calls as a means of communication.
Ah this one is easy (prepares to repent for being cocky :)) - I must have missed it before. This it Thorin giving instructions to Bilbo when they are sneaking up on the three trolls:Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
“Now it is the burglar’s turn,” they said, meaning Bilbo. “You must go on and find out all about that light, and what it is for, and if all is perfectly safe and canny,” said Thorin to the hobbit. “Now scuttle off, and come back quick, if all is well. If not, come back if you can! If you can’t, hoot twice like a barn-owl and once like a screech-owl, and we will do what we can.”
Off Bilbo had to go, before he could explain that he could not hoot even once like any kind of owl any more than fly like a bat.”
Excerpt From
The Hobbit
J. R. R Tolkien
This answer is not in the form of a question...but then again, my last answer wasn't either...:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
Exactly right....your turn!
Sorry, who is Thorin? I keep doing that - doh!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
I will ruminate on a riddle and get back to you ...
OK, here we go:
A distant relation of Bilbo Baggins, who ended up travelling even further east than he did...
Who was Basso Boffin? He left home at 26 to sail the ocean, and was never heard from again.
Interesting guess and a character I want to know more about now, but the answer is not nearly as obscure ...Quote:
Originally Posted by kittykatt
Another hint: a very well-known hobbit...
Well, I guess I'm not sure what qualifies as a "distant" relative but, certainly, Frodo travelled further east than Bilbo so...Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
Who is Frodo Baggins?
It’s not Frodo, no... but I am thinking of a member of the fellowship :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Reaboj
Who is Peregrin Took?
You got it! If you remember, it is the Tookish side of Bilbo that always gets him into trouble...Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
You’re up!
Yeah, and out of it as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArtilleryman
OK, next one:
This royal was responsible for the loss of two cell-phone like devices.
Here's a hint: This king gave his heirloom ring in thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
Who is King Arvedui?Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
That's it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurelinarien
The king gave the Ring Of Barahir to the chief of the "snowmen" of Forechel in thanks for helping when he and his folk were stranded.
Cirdan sent a ship up north to rescue the king and his folk. Shortly after departing the ship was crushed in ice and went down, taking the palantirs of Anuminas and Amon Sul with it.
His story is told in verse here: https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthr...-The-Last-King
Grats, the turn is yours!
A hero of old rode it into battle to slay an original firey beast.
What was Vingilot?, the great ship of Eärendil, which he "sailed" into battle and defeated Ancalagon, first and greatest of the winged dragons during the War of Wrath.Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurelinarien
Correct!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
Your turn :)
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Originally Posted by Laurelinarien
Ok thanks :)
Next up: A cruel, blood stained way.
Looks like this may a bit more obscure than I anticipated, a clue or two may be in order.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
It's a location in Middle-earth which was visited by the Fellowship.
Oh, I think I get it now: what is the pass of Caradhras/Redhorn pass? Caradhras was also called the cruel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
Absolutely correct. The riddle-stick is yours :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurelinarien
: puts on pondering face :
Branch of the Celduin, barrel-rider maker.
What is the Forest River?, a tributary of the River Running (or Celduin). It was on this river that Bilbo and the dwarves made their escape from the Elvenking's Halls, and Bilbo earned his self appointed title of barrel-rider.Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurelinarien
Yes! That's right, the Forest River :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
I hereby relay to you the riddle torch!
Ok, next one...
This creature must have been very hungry, in fact legend has it that it devoured it's self!
What is Ungoliant? The dark primordial spider lived hidden after her falling out with Morgoth until she ate herself
Wow, that was quick, well done!Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurelinarien
All yours again :)
Thanks! Let's see...
This elf of old, from his pearly haven, had an active role in the protection of Arnor and assisted the blood of Númenor thru the 3rd Age
Hint: this Elf was a reluctant Ring-bearer
Who is Cirdan, the Shipwright (or Shoprite, for the commercially inclined)?
By the way, he is (I think) the only elf to be known for wearing a beard....
Sorry for the long delay! Thread wasn't showing as updated on my subscribed!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
Yes, you're correct: Círdan was Narya's original bearer till he passed it along to Gandalf, but he was less known for his role in aiding the race of Man fend off the forces of Angmar and the Witch King during the Third Age.
Now yours is the turn to ask :)
OK, next one:
This person was the daughter of a major character and the mother of several minor characters.
Who is Celebrían? Galadriel's daughter, married to Elrond and mother to Elladan, Elrohir and Arwen :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
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Originally Posted by Laurelinarien
Gratz!
You're up!
Tolkien couldn't decided if he wanted this character to remain as one really old Elf or two different ones!
Who is Glorfindel?Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurelinarien
Bullseye!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
Your turn :)
Thank you, next up...Quote:
Originally Posted by Laurelinarien
If this guys name was to be taken literally, then he'd amount to little more than half a halfling.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
Who is Halfast Gamgee?
Sorry mate, wrong hobbit ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
Who is Samwise whose proper name, Banazir, means 'halfwise'?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
I didn't know that about Sam. Wrong hobbit again though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Samwise_Sotall
Who is Daddy Twofoot?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfhelm
That's the guy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boraxxe
You're up Boraxxe :)