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Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 05:14 AM

UR, meaning warmth?

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

UR, meaning warmth?

It means 'flame' in Sindarin. Not that anyone acknowledges Sindarin, though.....

It's always Gnomish this and Gnomish that, despite the fact that Sindarin is the official language in Beleriand.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 05:22 AM

URWEN: Ancient letter in the spin. A middle way, and she is revealed.
FEANOR: An admirer of spinning mineral, he is.

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

It means 'flame' in Sindarin. Not that anyone acknowledges Sindarin, though.....

It's always Gnomish this and Gnomish that, despite the fact that Sindarin is the official language in Beleriand.

I knew someone once who preferred Sindarin, and even taught workshops on it. But she has passed beyond the Sundering Seas.

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 05:42 AM

Ag is tempting for the mineral.

Ragnor, Ragnir?

But 'admirer' is hard to make work. Only FAN and LOVER occur to me, and they don't seem to appear in any R-initial names.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

Ag is tempting for the mineral.

Ragnor, Ragnir?

But 'admirer' is hard to make work. Only FAN and LOVER occur to me, and they don't seem to appear in any R-initial names.

And who says it's a R-initial name?

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 05:58 AM

Well, that's a bit naughty. I'd put ???'s in if it wasn't. And if it just happened to be a first letter answer in a puzzle of random ones.

...

Themewise, it should be FEANOR.

Let's see.

FAN ORE.

Yes. That'll do.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

Well, that's a bit naughty. I'd put ???'s in if it wasn't. And if it just happened to be a first letter answer in a puzzle of random ones.

Well, I asked you whether T was the first letter of the first clue in your previous puzzle, and you didn't say yes or not, so I am not obliged to either.

But yes.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 06:05 AM

URWEN: Ancient letter in the spin. A middle way, and she is revealed.
FEANOR: An admirer of spinning mineral, he is.

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 06:10 AM

No, that's different. If they're all initial, they're posted as such. If they're random, including some possible firsts, like Thorongil, they're posted as random. It's the type of password that decides it. Anyway, I've always said that in a random position one of mine, it could be first, last or middle.

Anyway, you pestered me until I said Thorongil might be!

Oh. You never actually put Urwen in.

...

Are you going to post the completed password?

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

No, that's different. If they're all initial, they're posted as such. If they're random, including some possible firsts, like Thorongil, they're posted as random. It's the type of password that decides it. Anyway, I've always said that in a random position one of mine, ig could be first, last or middle.

Anyway, you pestered me until I said it might be!

But you never said 'yes' or 'no', so I don't see why I should tell you whether it's a first letter or not, given that you did not.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 06:13 AM

Anyway, the turn is yours.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 06:14 AM

URWEN: Ancient letter in the spin. A middle way, and she is revealed.
FEANOR: An admirer of spinning mineral, he is.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 06:18 AM

Also, why isn't anyone trying to solve the riddle game?

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

But you never said 'yes' or 'no', so I don't see why I should tell you whether it's a first letter or not, given that you did not.

That's just petty. I have said before that if all are initial, I will indicate such. If the positions are random, they remain so until guessed. If it's a diagonal, or all are 3rd or last letter or something, none are highlighted and you look for the pattern. That's how a proper puzzle works.

Anyway.

1. As an Elf said to a Balrog. And it hadn't even trodden on his toe.

Yes, I've finished. And it might be my best one yet. It's certainly the most succinct.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 06:42 AM

I don't recall any Elf saying anything to a Balrog. I could be wrong, though......

Huinesoron · 06-14-2019, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

I don't recall any Elf saying anything to a Balrog. I could be wrong, though......

What, you don't remember Ecthelion's famous line, "Ah'm gonna stab ye with mah hat!"?

(Ecthelion is an angry Glaswegian. It's in HoME XIII: The Weird Bits.)

hS

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 06:54 AM

No, I don't have that book.

Huinesoron · 06-14-2019, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

No, I don't have that book.

No, you wouldn't.

I assume the answer isn't "Ai!".

hS

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Huinesoron

What, you don't remember Ecthelion's famous line, "Ah'm gonna stab ye with mah hat!"?

(Ecthelion is an angry Glaswegian. It's in HoME XIII: The Weird Bits.)

hS

And the Aberdonian Balrog answered: 'Is that so, yer wee gob****e?'

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 07:31 AM

AI: As an Elf said to a Balrog. And it hadn't even trodden on his toe.

Of course it is!

Now, what's the password?

And what's the theme?

Huinesoron · 06-14-2019, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

AI: As an Elf said to a Balrog. And it hadn't even trodden on his toe.

Of course it is!

Now, what's the password?

And what's the theme?

'Vowels that can be indicated in Quenya-style Tengwar using only straight lines'.

hS

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 07:34 AM

Too sophisticated.

This was thought up in five seconds in response to 'UR!'

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 07:45 AM

OK then.

AI: As an Elf said to a Balrog. And it hadn't even trodden on his toe.

PASSWORD: A!

THEME: ELVISH EXCLAMATIONS.

A Elbereth! Ai! Ai! A Balrog!

Over to Huinesoron.

Huinesoron · 06-14-2019, 07:48 AM

Well, if we're doing this:

0. Shagrat's guide to the correct pronunciation of Sauron's name.

hS

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 07:59 AM

Um. I don't remember any orc saying Sauron's name. Saruman-glob and the White Hand, yes. But I don't recall even a Smelly Sauron or Four-fingered Douchebag, or even Gorthaur Greypants or Ole Red Eye.

So is the answer an empty line, as suggested by 0?

Huinesoron · 06-14-2019, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

Um. I don't remember any orc saying Sauron's name. Saruman-glob and the White Hand, yes. But I don't recall even a Smelly Sauron or Four-fingered Greypants or Ole Red Eye.

So is the answer an empty line, as suggested by 0?

" " - Shagrat's guide to the correct pronunciation of Sauron's name.

"Neither does he use his right name, nor permit it to be spelt or spoken," said Aragorn.

The password is 'the correct pronunciation of the Name of the One outside of certain ceremonies', and the theme is 'unspoken names'.

Right, that's the silliness out of my system.

Back to you, Pervinca.

hS

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 08:10 AM

I am trounced, indeed. (Bows).

...

What, I have to write some sensible clues?

(Grumble, grumble, tries to think of a password with minus 6 letters).

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Huinesoron

" " - Shagrat's guide to the correct pronunciation of Sauron's name.

"Neither does he use his right name, nor permit it to be spelt or spoken," said Aragorn.

The password is 'the correct pronunciation of the Name of the One outside of certain ceremonies', and the theme is 'unspoken names'.

Right, that's the silliness out of my system.

Back to you, Pervinca.

hS

The One? The Dark Lord, surely?

Huinesoron · 06-14-2019, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

The One? The Dark Lord, surely?

Surely you didn't think I'd make the password and the clue identical?! The password is " ", which is how you say the true Name of Iluvatar when you're not getting married, performing one of the three annual prayers of Numenor, or condemning yourself and your family to a wild gem-hunt. (Or, in other words: you don't.)

hS

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 08:44 AM

Recent passwords:

DIS
UR
A
[ nothing ]

And we've had 4 letter ones too. Plenty of 'em.

...

I will untrounce myself. I will!

Nerwen · 06-14-2019, 09:01 AM

*reads last couple of pages*

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 10:45 AM

You should read a few pages before, Nerwen. It got even dafter!

But now, the new password, and a friendly riposte to Huinesoron:

1. The Spanish alien is in turmoil for him.
2. Impolite? It's the opposite! A way of walking, a pronoun ... all mingled!
3. Rocky?
4. Mess it up, but for something warm?
5. Huge drawback to him, but it sure turns out OK!
6. 'Tis rare in Mordor.
7. Behold ... seize ... spin ... it's there!
8. Batman has one!
9. Sounds like a pub, or pub's speciality - this trifle of Sauron's, according to Galdor.
10. One vowel-shift away from a palindrome! See it. Wear it!
11. Sounds like a disrespectful name for the Professor in a particularly tart mood.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 11:02 AM

1. Feanor (From Foraneo)

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 11:09 AM

Nope.

As a hint, it's a particular alien. Not a synonym.

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 11:11 AM

The only alien I know is E.T

Is that it?

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 11:17 AM

No. There's a comedic one, but probably before your time.

Nerwen might know who I mean, if she's still up.

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 12:23 PM

Nanou nanou ....

Urwen · 06-14-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

Nanou nanou ....

What?

Pervinca Took · 06-14-2019, 12:44 PM

Sorry.

Nanu nanu.

06-14-2019, 05:14 AM	#6841
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	UR, meaning warmth? __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 05:22 AM	#6843
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,388	URWEN: Ancient letter in the spin. A middle way, and she is revealed. FEANOR: An admirer of spinning mineral, he is. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia. Last edited by Urwen; 06-14-2019 at 06:14 AM.

06-14-2019, 05:42 AM	#6845
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Ag is tempting for the mineral. Ragnor, Ragnir? But 'admirer' is hard to make work. Only FAN and LOVER occur to me, and they don't seem to appear in any R-initial names. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 05:58 AM	#6847
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Well, that's a bit naughty. I'd put ???'s in if it wasn't. And if it just happened to be a first letter answer in a puzzle of random ones. ... Themewise, it should be FEANOR. Let's see. FAN ORE. Yes. That'll do. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always." Last edited by Pervinca Took; 06-14-2019 at 06:02 AM.

06-14-2019, 06:05 AM	#6849
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,388	URWEN: Ancient letter in the spin. A middle way, and she is revealed. FEANOR: An admirer of spinning mineral, he is. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia. Last edited by Urwen; 06-14-2019 at 06:13 AM.

06-14-2019, 06:10 AM	#6850
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	No, that's different. If they're all initial, they're posted as such. If they're random, including some possible firsts, like Thorongil, they're posted as random. It's the type of password that decides it. Anyway, I've always said that in a random position one of mine, it could be first, last or middle. Anyway, you pestered me until I said Thorongil might be! Oh. You never actually put Urwen in. ... Are you going to post the completed password? __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 06:13 AM	#6852
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,388	Anyway, the turn is yours. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-14-2019, 06:14 AM	#6853
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,388	URWEN: Ancient letter in the spin. A middle way, and she is revealed. FEANOR: An admirer of spinning mineral, he is. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-14-2019, 06:18 AM	#6854
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,388	Also, why isn't anyone trying to solve the riddle game? __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-14-2019, 06:42 AM	#6856
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,388	I don't recall any Elf saying anything to a Balrog. I could be wrong, though...... __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-14-2019, 06:54 AM	#6858
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,388	No, I don't have that book. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-14-2019, 07:31 AM	#6861
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	AI: As an Elf said to a Balrog. And it hadn't even trodden on his toe. Of course it is! Now, what's the password? And what's the theme? __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 07:34 AM	#6863
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Too sophisticated. This was thought up in five seconds in response to 'UR!' __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 07:45 AM	#6864
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	OK then. AI: As an Elf said to a Balrog. And it hadn't even trodden on his toe. PASSWORD: A! THEME: ELVISH EXCLAMATIONS. A Elbereth! Ai! Ai! A Balrog! Over to Huinesoron. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always." Last edited by Pervinca Took; 06-14-2019 at 07:49 AM.

06-14-2019, 07:48 AM	#6865
Huinesoron Overshadowed Eagle Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: The north-west of the Old World, east of the Sea Posts: 3,917	Well, if we're doing this: 0. Shagrat's guide to the correct pronunciation of Sauron's name. hS

06-14-2019, 07:59 AM	#6866
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Um. I don't remember any orc saying Sauron's name. Saruman-glob and the White Hand, yes. But I don't recall even a Smelly Sauron or Four-fingered Douchebag, or even Gorthaur Greypants or Ole Red Eye. So is the answer an empty line, as suggested by 0? __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 08:10 AM	#6868
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	I am trounced, indeed. (Bows). ... What, I have to write some sensible clues? (Grumble, grumble, tries to think of a password with minus 6 letters). __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 08:44 AM	#6871
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Recent passwords: DIS UR A [ nothing ] And we've had 4 letter ones too. Plenty of 'em. ... I will untrounce myself. I will! __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always." Last edited by Pervinca Took; 06-14-2019 at 08:48 AM.

06-14-2019, 09:01 AM	#6872
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	reads last couple of pages __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

06-14-2019, 10:45 AM	#6873
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	You should read a few pages before, Nerwen. It got even dafter! But now, the new password, and a friendly riposte to Huinesoron: 1. The Spanish alien is in turmoil for him. 2. Impolite? It's the opposite! A way of walking, a pronoun ... all mingled! 3. Rocky? 4. Mess it up, but for something warm? 5. Huge drawback to him, but it sure turns out OK! 6. 'Tis rare in Mordor. 7. Behold ... seize ... spin ... it's there! 8. Batman has one! 9. Sounds like a pub, or pub's speciality - this trifle of Sauron's, according to Galdor. 10. One vowel-shift away from a palindrome! See it. Wear it! 11. Sounds like a disrespectful name for the Professor in a particularly tart mood. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 11:02 AM	#6874
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,388	1. Feanor (From Foraneo) __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-14-2019, 11:09 AM	#6875
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Nope. As a hint, it's a particular alien. Not a synonym. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 11:11 AM	#6876
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,388	The only alien I know is E.T Is that it? __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-14-2019, 11:17 AM	#6877
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	No. There's a comedic one, but probably before your time. Nerwen might know who I mean, if she's still up. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 12:23 PM	#6878
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Nanou nanou .... __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-14-2019, 12:44 PM	#6880
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Sorry. Nanu nanu. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."