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The Riddle Game must never die! Here's another one to keep things going. EHB's will require more thought for me to answer.
I know not who I am,
I know not why I'm here,
I know only torment and horror and fear,
My last treasure was taken,
Yet my last metal I gave,
To one whom I deemed my homeland could save.
(i.e. save the homeland, not be saved by it.)
Thanks for keeping the riddles flowing, hopefully the lull will die down soon enough. I always love to see new riddles up here on the forums. Speaking of "dying down", is the answer to your riddle a graveyard?Quote:
Originally Posted by e_h_b
I'm not willing to offer up a guess for LAs just yet, although that first line made me think immediately of Nienna. She doesn't fit the rest of the riddle though, by my thinking. I'll ponder it a bit more.
Nope, not quite, not many things return from the graveyard. Well, this particular source of riddles will soon be without internet for 6 weeks...so its just a trickle really.
e.h.b
Could your riddle's answer me 'home'?
Man, I haven't visited the Riddle thread in ages :(
Not home. But, since it is really obscurely written (it was late at night) I'll give a hint. Some may use it to return home.
EDIT: It's not a sticky...but this is still sheerly, incredibly awesome :D
e.h.b
Ahh, it took me a day or two but I think the answer just came to me, is it Thrain II, father of Thorin Oakenshield?Quote:
Originally Posted by lastalliance
um is it school?Quote:
Originally Posted by e_h_b
Well I think I got a pretty good guess on LA's riddle, so I'll try again with EHBs.
Is the answer a "mind"?
cant be becuse technecly you cant leave your mind and return once more unless its a specific part of the mind. \Quote:
Originally Posted by Womdon
can i upgrade my awnser to lotro lol. YOu leave it every day, you lose rolls, you remember it when your not playing it and you return to it
Is the answer "Memory"?Quote:
Originally Posted by e_h_b
nm it has to do with mind memory or any of those catagories
That's it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Womdon
This one is easy compared to most on this thread but it can be tough:
I carry a crown on my head,
yet of my people,all are dead.
I bear two pillars wrapped in vine,
and few read words that are mine.
Seven stars plus one so bright,
only my makers recall his might.
I wait for one to prove a friend,
for mine,save one,have met their end.
Enjoy!
Nope, no one got it yet...it is lore related, and remember the hint ;) As for camro, I have no clue.
e.h.b
Could it perhaps be a Milestone? Not really lotr related, but lotro related.Quote:
Originally Posted by e_h_b
Camro, is the answer to your riddle the Doors of Durin?Quote:
Originally Posted by camro75
It was adorned with a crown and seven stars, as well as the sign of Feanor (another single star). Although the door was made by Narvi, Celebrimbor designed the markings and it would make sense that only elves would recall Feanor's might.
Here's a riddle of my own to add to the mix,
Gift: For the first, lovingly made
Witness: To the second, but helpless to aid
Hope: It rose ere the Powers' return
Symbol: Standard of the faithful and the burnt
Timeless: Lounging in Ilmen's net,
Warning: To the darkness of requital's threat
I tried to make it tough, but we'll see.
Could it be Aragorn's standard?Quote:
Originally Posted by Womdon
It's not Aragorn's standard (but now I'm going to look it up because I don't remember what his standard was)
Gift: For the first, lovingly made
Witness: To the second, but helpless to aid
Hope: It rose ere the Powers' return
Symbol: Standard of the faithful and the burnt
Timeless: Lounging in Ilmen's net,
Warning: To the darkness of requital's threat
1. Aragorn's standard was a gift to him from Arwen; she wove it herself.
2. I don't know how this could have fit in... perhaps, assuming that Halbarad was the second something, it was a witness to his death because he bore the banner while he died.
3. Aragorn rose his standard from the ships of the corsairs ere he returned, and it brought hope to those who recognized it.
4. That pretty much speaks for itself.
5. It probably went before the Morannon with a new bearer after Halbarad's death.
6. Speaks for itself.
The standard kind of fits, except for the second line. I'll try to think of a new answer for your riddle, though. :) It's very unique.
EDIT: Another guess is Earendil, or his ship Vingilote, or even the silmaril that he bore.
The standard does seem to fit some of the lines very well after reading your explanation. I wasn't going for Earendil or the silmaril either, but I think you're getting closer...
sorry i was away from the computer for most of the day.yes it the doors of Durin:) good job
as for that riddle i have no clue but aragorns standard would fit it
Thanks camro, nice riddle!
Alright, I've got another guess, is it the Halls of Mandos?Quote:
Originally Posted by e_h_b
Also, I'll give a hint for my riddle, in the fourth line the "faithful" and the "burnt" refer to two different things, not just two descriptions for one. Not much of a hint I know, but it might help.
Ah... is the answer the Moon?
Hall of Mandos is very close, in fact, they could be seen as two different routes to the same place. As for Womdon, is it possibly the Valarcircya (sp, don't have the books with me, everything is packed up)
e.h.b