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Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-25-2004, 08:50 PM

Guess that wraps up this case...wait - the password's still hidden!

1) Ranga-Unit of measure in Númenórë or Angamandi.
2) Eärendil-The universe tore sick mariner.
3) Golug-Half a ringbearer leads departing ones.
4) Aratar-Assembly that is Quenya and father.
5) Hollin-Chamber not outside, former Elven land.
6) Aulendil-Maiarin son of Vardamir.
7) Targon-Food-man of the Third Company

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:54 PM January 25, 2004: Message edited by: Nilpaurion Felagund ]

Finwe · 01-25-2004, 09:18 PM

Right, at least we've gotten somewhere. Someone, anyone, care to take a shot? I'm far too mentally exhausted to deal with Elenrod's nasssty, trickssssy password. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-26-2004, 10:48 PM

Wow! I'll take that as a compliment...

But where's my password?! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Turambar · 01-27-2004, 08:43 AM

Is the Password a Scramble (anagram) of the first letters, or something else?

Firefoot · 01-27-2004, 03:22 PM

Stupid, fat password. If it's not an anagram of the first letters I've been wasting a lot of time. As far as I can tell they don't make anything. My brain is fried. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Celebrian · 01-27-2004, 10:09 PM

The password letters look like A GERTHA (a rune)

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-27-2004, 11:36 PM

It's not an anagram...it's something like transposition...you know, like, shifting... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

EDIT: Let's raise the stakes - winner gets an all-expense-paid trip to home! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:03 PM January 28, 2004: Message edited by: Nilpaurion Felagund ]

Turambar · 02-03-2004, 07:56 AM

This Password is fading. How about a better description of what "transposition" means ? I tried moving forward or backward one letter (R becomes S or Q, E becomes F or D, etc.); that doesn't work.

Finwe · 02-03-2004, 07:32 PM

Yes, indeed. We could use more hintses.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 02-03-2004, 10:23 PM

OK, maybe "transposition" is the wrong technical term...the clues are in the exact same position, but the password is hidden in another place, away from the initial letters. It's in a straight line...

R A N G A
E A R E N D I L
G O L U G
A R A T A R
H O L L I N
A U L E N D I L
T A R G O N

There! *points at monitor* Do you see it? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Finwe · 02-04-2004, 08:31 AM

Angainor? The chain that bound Morgoth?

Nilpaurion Felagund · 02-04-2004, 09:09 PM

Wow! There's another word there? Angaino's there, too? An oversight on my part.

By the way, it's wrong! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Nilpaurion Felagund · 02-04-2004, 09:13 PM

No, wait. That's right... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Finwe · 02-04-2004, 09:31 PM

Hmm.... since I'm not exactly feeling up to the challenge, after a brain-numbing Password like that, mine is going to be remarkably easy. So, in the interests of all, I'm going to defer my right to a better person. (In layman's terms, someone else can go.)

Nilpaurion Felagund · 02-04-2004, 09:58 PM

Mind numbing? You heap too much praise upon me. *blushes*

Celebrian · 02-09-2004, 10:40 PM

By your leave, good gentles, a new little ME puzzle for Valentine's Day.

1) Deserves no moniker
2) A rosy jewel
3) Melkor digs
4) A Maiar's title
5) Inner mind, Valentine
6) A burrahobbit by any other name is still a burrahobbit
7) Bergil calls, "Uncle!"

Turambar · 02-10-2004, 04:38 PM

#3 Utumno ?

Estanesse · 02-10-2004, 04:55 PM

4) high captain of Angband

Voralphion · 02-10-2004, 08:07 PM

[1] Mouth of Sauron

Finwe · 02-10-2004, 08:22 PM

7) Iorlas

Celebrian · 02-10-2004, 09:52 PM

Turambar : You are correct with 3) Utumno!

Estanesse : Try again for 4). Please!

Voralphion : Oh, You are close for 1).

Finwe : You are correct with Iorlas!
~~~~~
"Each day before the end of eve
she sought her lover, nor would him leave,
until the stars were dimmed, and day
came glimmering eastward silver-grey."

Nilpaurion Felagund · 02-11-2004, 02:41 AM

6. Bilbo?

Firefoot · 02-11-2004, 06:09 AM

5. Ent?

Celebrian · 02-11-2004, 06:10 AM

Nilparion Felagund, continue burra'ing for 6.

Firefoot: Sorry, many Ent waters cannot quench 5.

Estanesse · 02-11-2004, 07:14 AM

4) Herald of Manwë ?

Celebrian · 02-11-2004, 07:20 AM

Estanesse, that guess is wrong, but your method and persistence should pay off eventually.

Estanesse · 02-11-2004, 07:27 AM

what about 6) William

Turambar · 02-11-2004, 09:34 AM

#2 Narya ?

Celebrian · 02-11-2004, 10:10 AM

Well, William is Way off for 6, of course!

Narya is a good logical guess, Master of Doom, but I invite you to think associatively for #2

Miriel · 02-11-2004, 10:27 AM

Okay ... as a random guess ...
4) Lady of the Seas?

Celebrian · 02-11-2004, 10:49 AM

Miriel , you've got the form, but not the person. Try again!
_______
"I wonder if roast Polar is good to eat?"
~ Ilbereth

Miriel · 02-11-2004, 11:19 AM

*sighs*
Hmm, can't find any other Maiar that are 'Lady of ....', so will try a few Lords.

Wind Lord.....Lord of Gifts.....Lord of Mordor....Lord of the Rings...?
If you don't like random guessing, please inform me, and I'll stop.

Celebrian · 02-11-2004, 11:32 AM

*goes to check the rules on Page 1, waffles*
The ring is correct.

Miriel · 02-11-2004, 11:41 AM

Yay!
And, how about
5) Ind?
The Sindarin for inner thought, meaning, or heart; also part of the word 'mind'.

symestreem · 02-11-2004, 04:31 PM

How about Morgoth or Melkor for #1? Either that or Sauron, since he did not allow his name to be used.

Finwe · 02-11-2004, 07:33 PM

6) Mad Baggins?

Celebrian · 02-11-2004, 10:46 PM

Miriel, you are close!
Symestreem, you are close, also!
Finwe, I'm not looking for a particular hobbit for 6 (adds exclamation points for fun, anyway)!!!!!
________________
'A wandering path far from the Wood-Elves' sunny glade
she sadly winds, where courage fades
and hope grows faint.'

Nilpaurion Felagund · 02-12-2004, 12:22 AM

5. Ure? The last letter of the Tengwar alphabet(redundancy, I know - sue me.

) and coincidentally means heart, which is the symbol of the most accursed day of the year - Valentines?
6. A hobbit? A burglar? A halfling? A troll? A squadron of P-3s?

Quote:

(adds exclamation points for fun, anyway)!!!!!

Can be arranged...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Celebrian · 02-12-2004, 07:47 AM

Nilpaurion,
5) Hroom! You seem to have two Feanorian characters mixed together, but then, that's the idea of Valentine's Day anyway, isn't it?

6) You've got the concept!

One guess at a time, please.

Turambar · 02-12-2004, 11:11 AM

#2 Ruby (Gamgee) ?

#6 Banakil ?

Celebrian, can you re-post the puzzle with the correctly guessed answers inserted?

01-25-2004, 08:50 PM	#401
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Guess that wraps up this case...wait - the password's still hidden! 1) Ranga-Unit of measure in Númenórë or Angamandi. 2) Eärendil-The universe tore sick mariner. 3) Golug-Half a ringbearer leads departing ones. 4) Aratar-Assembly that is Quenya and father. 5) Hollin-Chamber not outside, former Elven land. 6) Aulendil-Maiarin son of Vardamir. 7) Targon-Food-man of the Third Company <font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:54 PM January 25, 2004: Message edited by: Nilpaurion Felagund ] __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

01-25-2004, 09:18 PM	#402
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Right, at least we've gotten somewhere. Someone, anyone, care to take a shot? I'm far too mentally exhausted to deal with Elenrod's nasssty, trickssssy password. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

01-26-2004, 10:48 PM	#403
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Wow! I'll take that as a compliment... But where's my password?! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

01-27-2004, 08:43 AM	#404
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	Is the Password a Scramble (anagram) of the first letters, or something else? __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

01-27-2004, 10:09 PM	#406
Celebrian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: First Homely House, Rivendell, Eriador Posts: 93	The password letters look like A GERTHA (a rune) __________________ "cen thec mid cræfte ond thyssum cnyhtum wes/ lara lithe." "Show yourself strong, and be kind to the kids." ~ WealhÞeow, Beowulf (1219-20)

01-27-2004, 03:22 PM	#405
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Stupid, fat password. If it's not an anagram of the first letters I've been wasting a lot of time. As far as I can tell they don't make anything. My brain is fried. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

01-27-2004, 11:36 PM	#407
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	It's not an anagram...it's something like transposition...you know, like, shifting... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] EDIT: Let's raise the stakes - winner gets an all-expense-paid trip to home! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] <font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:03 PM January 28, 2004: Message edited by: Nilpaurion Felagund ] __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

02-03-2004, 07:56 AM	#408
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	This Password is fading. How about a better description of what "transposition" means ? I tried moving forward or backward one letter (R becomes S or Q, E becomes F or D, etc.); that doesn't work. __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

02-03-2004, 07:32 PM	#409
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Yes, indeed. We could use more hintses. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

02-03-2004, 10:23 PM	#410
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	OK, maybe "transposition" is the wrong technical term...the clues are in the exact same position, but the password is hidden in another place, away from the initial letters. It's in a straight line... R A N G A E A R E N D I L G O L U G A R A T A R H O L L I N A U L E N D I L T A R G O N There! points at monitor Do you see it? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

02-04-2004, 08:31 AM	#411
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Angainor? The chain that bound Morgoth? __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

02-04-2004, 09:09 PM	#412
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Wow! There's another word there? Angaino's there, too? An oversight on my part. By the way, it's wrong! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

02-04-2004, 09:13 PM	#413
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	No, wait. That's right... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

02-04-2004, 09:31 PM	#414
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Hmm.... since I'm not exactly feeling up to the challenge, after a brain-numbing Password like that, mine is going to be remarkably easy. So, in the interests of all, I'm going to defer my right to a better person. (In layman's terms, someone else can go.) __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

02-04-2004, 09:58 PM	#415
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Mind numbing? You heap too much praise upon me. blushes __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

02-09-2004, 10:40 PM	#416
Celebrian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: First Homely House, Rivendell, Eriador Posts: 93	New puzzle By your leave, good gentles, a new little ME puzzle for Valentine's Day. 1) Deserves no moniker 2) A rosy jewel 3) Melkor digs 4) A Maiar's title 5) Inner mind, Valentine 6) A burrahobbit by any other name is still a burrahobbit 7) Bergil calls, "Uncle!" Last edited by Celebrian; 02-10-2004 at 07:10 AM.

02-10-2004, 04:38 PM	#417
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	#3 Utumno ? __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

02-10-2004, 04:55 PM	#418
Estanesse Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: somewhere far away Posts: 561	4) high captain of Angband __________________ Since there is no time like the present, I thought it was time to present the present.

02-10-2004, 08:07 PM	#419
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	[1] Mouth of Sauron __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield

02-10-2004, 08:22 PM	#420
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	7) Iorlas __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

02-10-2004, 09:52 PM	#421
Celebrian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: First Homely House, Rivendell, Eriador Posts: 93	First guesses Turambar : You are correct with 3) Utumno! Estanesse : Try again for 4). Please! Voralphion : Oh, You are close for 1). Finwe : You are correct with Iorlas! ~~~~~ "Each day before the end of eve she sought her lover, nor would him leave, until the stars were dimmed, and day came glimmering eastward silver-grey."

02-11-2004, 02:41 AM	#422
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	6. Bilbo? __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

02-11-2004, 06:09 AM	#423
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	5. Ent?

02-11-2004, 06:10 AM	#424
Celebrian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: First Homely House, Rivendell, Eriador Posts: 93	Nilparion Felagund, continue burra'ing for 6. Firefoot: Sorry, many Ent waters cannot quench 5. Last edited by Celebrian; 02-11-2004 at 06:19 AM.

02-11-2004, 07:14 AM	#425
Estanesse Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: somewhere far away Posts: 561	4) Herald of Manwë ? __________________ Since there is no time like the present, I thought it was time to present the present. Last edited by Estanesse; 02-11-2004 at 07:21 AM.

02-11-2004, 07:20 AM	#426
Celebrian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: First Homely House, Rivendell, Eriador Posts: 93	Estanesse, that guess is wrong, but your method and persistence should pay off eventually.

02-11-2004, 07:27 AM	#427
Estanesse Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: somewhere far away Posts: 561	what about 6) William __________________ Since there is no time like the present, I thought it was time to present the present.

02-11-2004, 09:34 AM	#428
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	#2 Narya ? __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly. Last edited by Turambar; 02-12-2004 at 11:13 AM.

02-11-2004, 10:10 AM	#429
Celebrian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: First Homely House, Rivendell, Eriador Posts: 93	Well, William is Way off for 6, of course! Narya is a good logical guess, Master of Doom, but I invite you to think associatively for #2 Last edited by Celebrian; 02-12-2004 at 02:05 PM.

02-11-2004, 10:27 AM	#430
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	Okay ... as a random guess ... 4) Lady of the Seas? __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

02-11-2004, 10:49 AM	#431
Celebrian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: First Homely House, Rivendell, Eriador Posts: 93	Miriel , you've got the form, but not the person. Try again! _______ "I wonder if roast Polar is good to eat?" ~ Ilbereth

02-11-2004, 11:19 AM	#432
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	sighs Hmm, can't find any other Maiar that are 'Lady of ....', so will try a few Lords. Wind Lord.....Lord of Gifts.....Lord of Mordor....Lord of the Rings...? If you don't like random guessing, please inform me, and I'll stop. __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

02-11-2004, 11:32 AM	#433
Celebrian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: First Homely House, Rivendell, Eriador Posts: 93	goes to check the rules on Page 1, waffles The ring is correct.

02-11-2004, 11:41 AM	#434
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	Yay! And, how about 5) Ind? The Sindarin for inner thought, meaning, or heart; also part of the word 'mind'. __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

02-11-2004, 04:31 PM	#435
symestreem Face in the Water Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 728	How about Morgoth or Melkor for #1? Either that or Sauron, since he did not allow his name to be used.