Character Trivia - Page 16 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gil-Galad · 09-29-2007, 12:14 PM

Well gandalf, Elrond and galadriel all left when they deemed teh 4th age to be "the age of man"... but it could be Cirdan too who was the last to leave.

The Might · 09-29-2007, 12:28 PM

Sorry, but I'm going to need an explanation.
Though you are close...actually I thought you'd figure out it must have something to do with Belegaer.

The Might · 11-18-2007, 08:52 AM

Well, trying to revive some Quiz threads right now, so a hint: it did have something to do with Elves.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-18-2007, 11:38 AM

*stops*

Hmm... that's not much of a hint, TM, as it was rather obvious. Don't you have anything better?

The Might · 11-18-2007, 12:46 PM

Well...I disagree.
The question was who sets sail only after sundown, and my tip was Elves.
hmmm...wonder who it could be?

Actually I thought the hint would solve it.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-18-2007, 12:59 PM

Well, Gil said Círdan (or something like that) and you said he is "close" (which I understand the way that it's not correct). I could say Teleri, but it will be merely guessing. Checking the places where I thought some information could have been, I didn't find anything.

The Might · 11-18-2007, 02:02 PM

Close not because of Cirdan's origin, but because of his function.

Thinlómien · 12-03-2007, 08:21 AM

Now I can't think of anything except Elvish smugglers...

But creatively thinking, could that be even close to the correct answer?

The Might · 12-05-2007, 12:43 PM

Well, yes it is Elves, but why smugglers?

The Might · 12-09-2007, 05:04 AM

Why isn't anyone interested in this one anymore?

Nerwen · 12-09-2007, 05:25 AM

Because we need a hint.

The Might · 12-09-2007, 08:40 AM

Ok, so it is Elves.
But which Elves?
When do Elves leave in a certain direction only after sunset?

Nerwen · 12-10-2007, 07:22 AM

Well... do you just mean Elves sailing West?

The Might · 12-10-2007, 09:13 AM

Indeed.

Quote:

The 'immortals' who were permitted to leave Middle-earth and seek Aman – the undying lands of Valinor and Eressëa, an island assigned to the Eldar – set sail in ships specially made and hallowed for this voyage, and steered due West towards the ancient site of these lands. They only set out after sundown. (Letter #325)

I was thinking you could figure out it had to be the Elves sailing West sooner.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-10-2007, 10:40 AM

Pah! Letter!

Sir, my view of you has certainly gone low after this one. Of course one would say Elves, but I never saw that to be said in the books. No wonder: it wasn't.

*shakes head and leaves*

Nerwen · 12-10-2007, 07:01 PM

Who brought the shards of Narsil to Valandil?

McCaber · 12-10-2007, 10:23 PM

Was it Ohtar?

Nerwen · 12-10-2007, 11:57 PM

Yes, it was. Please continue.

McCaber · 12-11-2007, 12:40 AM

What was Gil-Galad's weapon?

Nerwen · 12-11-2007, 12:47 AM

Aeglos.

McCaber · 12-11-2007, 01:11 AM

Take it.

Nerwen · 12-11-2007, 01:57 AM

Who was the Eagle of the Star?

Thinlómien · 12-11-2007, 03:07 AM

Aragorn

Nerwen · 12-11-2007, 04:06 AM

Of course.

Your turn.

Thinlómien · 12-11-2007, 05:43 AM

There were three siblings who shared a hair colour that was rare for their kin. Who were they?

Nerwen · 12-11-2007, 06:10 AM

Maedhros, Amrod and Amras.

Thinlómien · 12-11-2007, 06:25 AM

Of course.

Your thread.

Nerwen · 12-11-2007, 06:35 AM

Who was killed by Felaróf?

Thinlómien · 12-11-2007, 06:38 AM

Léod, I believe.

Nerwen · 12-11-2007, 06:44 AM

And you'd be right.

Who was Aragorn's maternal grandfather?

Thinlómien · 12-11-2007, 07:00 AM

Dírhael.

Even though it was my turn to ask, you know.

Nerwen · 12-11-2007, 07:06 AM

Oops!

I was in a hurry when I typed that.

Ask me TWO questions! Then we'll be even.

Thinlómien · 12-11-2007, 10:30 AM

Don't worry.

I think I'll ask just one question. (Of course if it happens to be you who answers it, I can ask you another one as well.

)

Who was the chief of Elrond's councillors?

Gil-Galad · 12-11-2007, 11:00 AM

Glorfindel was it not?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-11-2007, 01:07 PM

What about Erestor? Though I'm not 100% sure if this was his task.

Thinlómien · 12-11-2007, 02:14 PM

I think the status of Glorfindel could be discussed and argued, but it is clearly stated that:

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Council of Elrond

Beside Glorfindel there were several other councellors of Elrond's household, of whom Erestor was the chief...

Now I'm not sure if we can assume Erestor's position is higher than Glorfindel's based on this, but as Glorfindel is never named the chief of any councellors (as far as I know), I think we can safely call Erestor the chief of Elrond's councellors and thus Legate is correct. So, take thread, Leggie.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-12-2007, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

So, take thread, Leggie.

Who does she call "Leggie", I wonder

All right, the next question:
Who wanted to have orcish skin?

Quempel · 12-12-2007, 10:23 AM

Sorry I read this and the first thought that popped into my mind was 'Paris Hilton'.

Finduilas · 12-12-2007, 10:53 AM

I'll go with Sam. It was either about bitting flys or thorns, I haven't got a book (I think Folwren stole it for the day) so I can't look it up.

The Might · 12-12-2007, 12:55 PM

Not an answer, cause I think Finduilas is right about that, but I had an idea.

What about the "Leggie and Miggy" show?

09-29-2007, 12:14 PM	#601
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Well gandalf, Elrond and galadriel all left when they deemed teh 4th age to be "the age of man"... but it could be Cirdan too who was the last to leave. __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

09-29-2007, 12:28 PM	#602
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Sorry, but I'm going to need an explanation. Though you are close...actually I thought you'd figure out it must have something to do with Belegaer. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

11-18-2007, 08:52 AM	#603
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Well, trying to revive some Quiz threads right now, so a hint: it did have something to do with Elves. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

11-18-2007, 11:38 AM	#604
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	stops Hmm... that's not much of a hint, TM, as it was rather obvious. Don't you have anything better? __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

11-18-2007, 12:46 PM	#605
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Well...I disagree. The question was who sets sail only after sundown, and my tip was Elves. hmmm...wonder who it could be? Actually I thought the hint would solve it. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

11-18-2007, 12:59 PM	#606
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Well, Gil said Círdan (or something like that) and you said he is "close" (which I understand the way that it's not correct). I could say Teleri, but it will be merely guessing. Checking the places where I thought some information could have been, I didn't find anything. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

11-18-2007, 02:02 PM	#607
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Close not because of Cirdan's origin, but because of his function. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-03-2007, 08:21 AM	#608
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Now I can't think of anything except Elvish smugglers... But creatively thinking, could that be even close to the correct answer? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-05-2007, 12:43 PM	#609
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Well, yes it is Elves, but why smugglers? __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-09-2007, 05:04 AM	#610
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Why isn't anyone interested in this one anymore? __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-09-2007, 05:25 AM	#611
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Because we need a hint.

12-09-2007, 08:40 AM	#612
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Ok, so it is Elves. But which Elves? When do Elves leave in a certain direction only after sunset? __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-10-2007, 07:22 AM	#613
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Well... do you just mean Elves sailing West?

12-10-2007, 10:40 AM	#615
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Pah! Letter! Sir, my view of you has certainly gone low after this one. Of course one would say Elves, but I never saw that to be said in the books. No wonder: it wasn't. shakes head and leaves __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

12-10-2007, 07:01 PM	#616
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Who brought the shards of Narsil to Valandil?

12-10-2007, 10:23 PM	#617
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	Was it Ohtar?

12-10-2007, 11:57 PM	#618
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Yes, it was. Please continue.

12-11-2007, 12:40 AM	#619
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	What was Gil-Galad's weapon?

12-11-2007, 12:47 AM	#620
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Aeglos.

12-11-2007, 01:11 AM	#621
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	Take it.

12-11-2007, 01:57 AM	#622
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Who was the Eagle of the Star?

12-11-2007, 03:07 AM	#623
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Aragorn __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-11-2007, 04:06 AM	#624
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Of course. Your turn.

12-11-2007, 05:43 AM	#625
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	There were three siblings who shared a hair colour that was rare for their kin. Who were they? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-11-2007, 06:10 AM	#626
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Maedhros, Amrod and Amras.

12-11-2007, 06:25 AM	#627
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Of course. Your thread. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-11-2007, 06:35 AM	#628
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Who was killed by Felaróf?

12-11-2007, 06:38 AM	#629
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Léod, I believe. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-11-2007, 06:44 AM	#630
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	And you'd be right. Who was Aragorn's maternal grandfather?

12-11-2007, 07:00 AM	#631
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Dírhael. Even though it was my turn to ask, you know. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-11-2007, 07:06 AM	#632
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Oops! I was in a hurry when I typed that. Ask me TWO questions! Then we'll be even. Last edited by Nerwen; 12-11-2007 at 07:09 AM.

12-11-2007, 10:30 AM	#633
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Don't worry. I think I'll ask just one question. (Of course if it happens to be you who answers it, I can ask you another one as well. ) Who was the chief of Elrond's councillors? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-11-2007, 11:00 AM	#634
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Glorfindel was it not? __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

12-11-2007, 01:07 PM	#635
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	What about Erestor? Though I'm not 100% sure if this was his task. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

12-12-2007, 10:23 AM	#638
Quempel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a flower Posts: 97	Sorry I read this and the first thought that popped into my mind was 'Paris Hilton'. __________________ Lurking behind Uncle Fester