The Riddle Game - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

JennyHallu · 02-01-2006, 07:43 AM

I'm not sure whether this belongs here or in Mirth, but I couldn't find one like it. Mods, if you move this, could you PM me?

These riddles are not necessarily Tolkien themed, but are instead just any old-fashioned riddles such as he used in the riddle game between Gollum and Bilbo in the Hobbit. These old rhymes are clever and difficult, but they're lots of fun. Here's one to start:

In marble walls as white as milk,
Lined with a skin as soft as silk,
Within a fountain crystal clear,
A golden apple doth appear.
No doors there are to this stronghold,
Yet thieves break in and steal the gold.

As usual, he or she who finds the right answer posts the next rhyme.

Thinlómien · 02-01-2006, 09:58 AM

There's already a riddle thread here.

JennyHallu · 02-01-2006, 10:05 AM

I didn't think mine fit under that, since mine are general riddles and those are specifically Tolkien themed (Answers and clues refer to Tolkien trivia, and most of the riddles are original).

**The Saucepan Man** · 02-01-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyHallu

I didn't think mine fit under that, since mine are general riddles and those are specifically Tolkien themed (Answers and clues refer to Tolkien trivia, and most of the riddles are original).

I agree that this thread is sufficiently different from the other to get over the duplication hurdle.

The question is whether it stands the test of being sufficiently Tolkien-related.

On reflection, though, I'll let it stand. We did have a riddle game before where the answers were not necessarily Middle-earth related, and the riddle theme is, I think, a sufficent connection with Tolkien's works.

One condition, though. Please try to make the riddles as similar as possible in style to those used in the riddle game between Bilbo and Gollum. I know that may make it a challenge to set a question but, hey, these games are supposed to be challenging ...

gralin musicteeth · 02-06-2006, 11:50 AM

It's an egg!!!

JennyHallu · 02-06-2006, 11:56 AM

YAY! SOMEONE RESPONDED!!!! WHOOO-HOOO!!!

And yes, you're right. It's an egg.

05-04-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

I agree that this thread is sufficiently different from the other to get over the duplication hurdle.

The question is whether it stands the test of being sufficiently Tolkien-related.

On reflection, though, I'll let it stand. We did have a riddle game before where the answers were not necessarily Middle-earth related, and the riddle theme is, I think, a sufficent connection with Tolkien's works.

One condition, though. Please try to make the riddles as similar as possible in style to those used in the riddle game between Bilbo and Gollum. I know that may make it a challenge to set a question but, hey, these games are supposed to be challenging ...

and please, no eating the other participants lol

Farael · 05-04-2006, 06:03 PM

I soar without wings, I see without eyes.
I've traveled the universe to and fro.
I've conquered the world, yet I've never been anywhere but home.
Who am I?

02-01-2006, 07:43 AM	#1
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	The Riddle Game I'm not sure whether this belongs here or in Mirth, but I couldn't find one like it. Mods, if you move this, could you PM me? These riddles are not necessarily Tolkien themed, but are instead just any old-fashioned riddles such as he used in the riddle game between Gollum and Bilbo in the Hobbit. These old rhymes are clever and difficult, but they're lots of fun. Here's one to start: In marble walls as white as milk, Lined with a skin as soft as silk, Within a fountain crystal clear, A golden apple doth appear. No doors there are to this stronghold, Yet thieves break in and steal the gold. As usual, he or she who finds the right answer posts the next rhyme.

02-01-2006, 09:58 AM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	There's already a riddle thread here. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-06-2006, 11:50 AM	#5
gralin musicteeth Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tossing half-sick between grotesque reality and savage, frightening dreams Posts: 360	It's an egg!!! __________________ Where was the stooped and mealy-coloured old man I used to call Poppa when the merry-go-round broke down?

02-06-2006, 11:56 AM	#6
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	YAY! SOMEONE RESPONDED!!!! WHOOO-HOOO!!! And yes, you're right. It's an egg. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

05-04-2006, 06:03 PM	#8
Farael Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In hospitals, call rooms and (rarely) my apartment. Posts: 1,538	What have I got in my pockets? I soar without wings, I see without eyes. I've traveled the universe to and fro. I've conquered the world, yet I've never been anywhere but home. Who am I? __________________ I prepared Explosive Runes this morning.

02-01-2006, 10:05 AM	#3
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	I didn't think mine fit under that, since mine are general riddles and those are specifically Tolkien themed (Answers and clues refer to Tolkien trivia, and most of the riddles are original).