Middle Earth like riddles - Page 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

ElanorGamgee · 03-23-2002, 05:52 PM

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Though tiny I may be
new life springs from me.
I have neither father nor mother
but produce my own sisters and brothers.

A seed?

Belin · 03-23-2002, 06:25 PM

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What goes through the door without pinching itself? What sits on the stove without burning itself? What sits on the table and is not ashamed?"
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A plate?

Samwise · 03-23-2002, 06:33 PM

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A seed?

That's the first part, Elanor. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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"Well, I'm back."
Sam Gamgee

ElanorGamgee · 03-24-2002, 02:54 PM

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A plate?

Nope, sorry.

Samwise, is the answer to the second part of your riddle a plant, like a flower?

Samwise · 03-24-2002, 06:10 PM

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Samwise, is the answer to the second part of your riddle a plant, like a flower?

Yep, Elanor. Sigh. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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'Yes, I am with you, Master,' said Sam...'And you're with me. And the journey's finished. But after coming all that way I don't want to give up yet. It's not like me, somehow, if you understand.'"
Sam Gamgee

Firladion Greenbow · 03-24-2002, 06:58 PM

I am sorry for not replying sooner, busy on an adventure.

Yes, Marileangorifurnimalium (wow,what a name!) you were right, it was indeed the sky.

NEXT ONE

Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.

A.Y.S.
F.G.

Raefindel · 03-25-2002, 12:54 PM

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Yes, Marileangorifurnimalium (wow,what a name!)

That's her full Ent name. We usually call her maril. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Samwise · 03-25-2002, 03:18 PM

Sigh...here we go again.
Mister Greenbow, sir, it wouldn't be a pearl?

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"Elves! " exclaimed Sam. "Elves, sir!" He would have burst out of the trees and dashed off, if they had not pulled him back.

Firladion Greenbow · 03-25-2002, 06:37 PM

No, sorry Samwise my good friend.
Keep trying.

And thank you Raefindel, that makes perfect sense (I am such a fool at times!)

A.Y.S.
F.G.

[ March 25, 2002: Message edited by: Firladion Greenbow ]

Samwise · 03-25-2002, 07:48 PM

Hm. Okay, Mister Greenbow, sir, I shall have to think on it some more.

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Sam stood by him, his round eyes wide open - for he was looking across lands he had never seen to a new horizon.

Samwise · 03-25-2002, 07:51 PM

[quote]No, sorry Samwise my good friend.
Keep trying.[QUOTE]
Hum...the sun?

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Sam had a natural mistrust of the inhabitants of other parts of the Shire; and also he was not disposed to be quick friends with anyone who had beaten his master, however long ago.

Samwise · 03-25-2002, 07:54 PM

Per Mister Greenbow:

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No, sorry Samwise my good friend.
Keep trying.

Hum...the sun?

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Sam had a natural mistrust of the inhabitants of other parts of the Shire; and also he was not disposed to be quick friends with anyone who had beaten his master, however long ago.

Galdor · 03-25-2002, 07:56 PM

"Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place."

The moon?

Mayla Took · 03-25-2002, 08:09 PM

Okay, here is one I just thought of off the top of my head. So bear with me (plus it is easy)! Ha ha, here we go;

"I am everywhere.
Some say I am many, some say I am one.
I have many forms. Solid when dry, liquid when wet.
I hold the living but also the dead.
What am I?"

Kidd2323 · 03-25-2002, 08:12 PM

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"Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place."

Is this a tooth?

[ March 25, 2002: Message edited by: Kidd2323 ]

Samwise · 03-25-2002, 08:54 PM

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"I am everywhere.
Some say I am many, some say I am one.
I have many forms. Solid when dry, liquid when wet.
I hold the living but also the dead.
What am I?"

Sam: Eh, would you be talkin' about dirt, Miss Took?
Stacey: You WOULD think of that.... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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LOTR (Movie) Moment (IV) (Moria)
Orcs are everywhere
Samwise whacks one with a pot
gets..."the hang of this!" [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Copyright 2002 S. Uffelman

Firladion Greenbow · 03-26-2002, 06:12 PM

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Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.

No, not got it yet, nice imagery though.

F.G.

Alchrivëwen · 03-26-2002, 06:54 PM

that wouldnt happen to be a star would it? if not, give us a hint

Samwise · 03-26-2002, 07:03 PM

Per Mister Greenbow's riddle:
Eh, is it a comet?

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Sam had begged to be allowed to wait on his master, but had been told that for this time he was a guest of honour.

Firladion Greenbow · 03-26-2002, 07:57 PM

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Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.

No, not a star or a comet.

Hint

It can spend it's day looking through glass.

F.G.

Samwise · 03-26-2002, 10:44 PM

Sigh....I have absolutely no idea.
(Glad you got your picture to work though, sir. )

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"I made a promise, Mister Frodo! 'Don't you leave him, Samwise Gamgee,' Gandalf said;
'Don't you leave him! "
Sam Gamgee

Raefindel · 03-27-2002, 03:31 AM

Greenbow! Cool Picture! Now I can't tease you anymore!

Mayla Took · 03-27-2002, 10:53 AM

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Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.

Is it Ice for chance?

Samwise! You are so smart! Yes, it is dirt.

Samwise · 03-27-2002, 02:42 PM

Sam: Thanks much, Miss Took....
Stacey: He only knew that 'cause he plays in dirt alot....*Yay! I got one right!!*

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"But you won't send him off alone, Master?" cried Sam, unable to contain himself any longer.
"No, indeed!" said Elrond. "You at least shall go with him. It is hardly possible to separate you from him. "

Samwise · 03-27-2002, 02:45 PM

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Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.

AY....I know this is not right, but it's all I can think of....a moonstone?

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"Eavesdropping Sir? I don't follow you, begging your pardon. There ain't no eaves at Bag End, and that's a fact."
Sam Gamgee

Samwise · 03-27-2002, 02:51 PM

Mmmm....okay. Guess I'll title this "]Samwise's next try."

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Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?

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"Mr. Frodo, sir!" cried Sam, quaking. "Don't let him hurt me, sir! Don't let him turn me into anything unnatural! My old dad would take on so. I meant no harm, on my honour, sir! "

Firladion Greenbow · 03-29-2002, 06:03 PM

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Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.

Oh well, here is the answer (you will all probably think me mad now!)

It's a Goldfish in a bowl.

As for yours Samwise,

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Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?

I was thinking along the lines of shoes, but on second thoughts I don't know now.

A.Y.S.
F.G.

Samwise · 03-29-2002, 06:17 PM

A GOLDFISH!?!? Oh, my goodness.... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] That one certainly was hard...
No, sir, not shoes.

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"What about the elves?" said Sam, too excited. "Can't we go and see them? "

Firladion Greenbow · 03-29-2002, 06:29 PM

I feel I should explain....
Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
IT IS GOLD COLOURED LIKE A PRECIOUS STONE.
it was not born in the earth.
BEING A FISH, BORN IN WATER.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
STUPID THING OPENS AND CLOSES ITS MOUTH ALL DAY.
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place
BEING IN A BOWL IT CAN'T GET FAR

I am only explaining so I can justify my madness. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

F.G.

Samwise · 03-29-2002, 06:39 PM

Sam:LOL, indeed! Thank you for the explanation, sir, as my lil' hobbit brain was havin' a hard time graspin' that one!

Stacey: Grasping? Well, you sure didn't have a problem grasping all those seed packets when we were out today....

Sam: [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] Well, goodness, Miss, you just got paid and they were a good price...

Stacey: Okay, I can't complain. As long as they make my garden pretty, and I'm sure they will... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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"Elves! " exclaimed Sam. "Elves, sir!" He would have burst out of the trees and dashed off, if they had not pulled him back.

Firladion Greenbow · 03-29-2002, 06:49 PM

Stacey, I can't believe you are letting Sam spend all your money, They must be very good seeds!

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Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?

This is taxing my poor little overworked noggin,
A tree?

F.G.

Samwise · 03-29-2002, 07:45 PM

No, sir, I'm afraid not even close.

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"You'd better be hidden, Mr. Frodo." said Sam. "We'll send this rider to the rightabouts! "

Nimrodel · 03-29-2002, 10:17 PM

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Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?

A Birthday?

Samwise · 03-29-2002, 11:00 PM

Nimrodel, welcome to the 'Downs!
LOL--good guess, but nope.
(I can't believe this is lasting this long...it's a first for me! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img])

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"Yes, sir!" said Sam. "Begging your pardon, sir! But I meant no wrong to you, Mr. Frodo, nor to Mr. Gandalf. He has some sense, and when you said go alone, he said no! take someone as you can trust. "

Joy · 03-30-2002, 01:13 AM

Sam, there is only one thing running through my head.

Is it Christianity.

Samwise · 03-30-2002, 09:17 AM

Wow--good guess, Joy, but no.
Hint: There were two LOTR characters who didn't avoid the answer to my riddle in the least...

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"And after all, sir," added Sam, "you did ought to take the elves' advice. Gildor said you should take them as was willing, and you can't deny it. "

Starbreeze · 03-30-2002, 10:01 AM

Ok, I'm not sure if this counts as a riddle but I don't like be left out so I'm using it anyway.

You have fifteen sheep in a field, all grazing happily. Then some Sackville-Baggins comes along and steals all but 9 of them.
How many sheep do you have left?

This is really easy, but I'm silly and can't think of anymore - especially not as good as yours. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Raefindel · 03-30-2002, 11:36 AM

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Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?

Is it Marriage?

Kalimac · 03-30-2002, 11:37 AM

Samwise - That is a wonderful riddle. I was going to guess a church building but since two of the LOTR characters didn't avoid it, that's probably not the answer (well, were there any churches in ME?) Now I'm thinking...um...the hard way? The steep and thorny way to Heaven? Oh dear, what *has* it got it its pocketses? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Starbreeze - 0, because being sheep they all followed where the first one went? Just a guess, no idea actually.

Starbreeze · 03-30-2002, 01:45 PM

Nope Kalimac, sorry, you're wrong. I thought it was really easy - oh well. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

03-24-2002, 06:58 PM	#46
Firladion Greenbow Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Robin Hood country Posts: 39	I am sorry for not replying sooner, busy on an adventure. Yes, Marileangorifurnimalium (wow,what a name!) you were right, it was indeed the sky. NEXT ONE Though precious it looks, a shiny stone, it was not born in the earth. It speaks all day, but no sound is heard, and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place. A.Y.S. F.G. __________________ "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword."

03-25-2002, 06:37 PM	#49
Firladion Greenbow Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Robin Hood country Posts: 39	No, sorry Samwise my good friend. Keep trying. And thank you Raefindel, that makes perfect sense (I am such a fool at times!) A.Y.S. F.G. [ March 25, 2002: Message edited by: Firladion Greenbow ] __________________ "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword."

03-25-2002, 07:56 PM	#53
Galdor Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Look up. Yeah, in the big tree. No, the one to the right. Posts: 12	"Though precious it looks, a shiny stone, it was not born in the earth. It speaks all day, but no sound is heard, and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place." The moon? __________________ "Now thats an eyeopener, and that's no mistake." -Samwise Gamgee

03-25-2002, 08:09 PM	#54
Mayla Took Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 152	Okay, here is one I just thought of off the top of my head. So bear with me (plus it is easy)! Ha ha, here we go; "I am everywhere. Some say I am many, some say I am one. I have many forms. Solid when dry, liquid when wet. I hold the living but also the dead. What am I?" __________________ Good Things Come in Small Packages. (And don't you forget it!) Pippin:"What is that?!?" Merry:"This, my friend, is a pint!" Pippin:"It comes in PINTS?!?....I'm getting one!" "Don't let your heads get too big for your hats! But if you don't finish growing up soon, you are going to find hats and clothes expensive." Bilbo to Merry and Pippin "Fool of a Took! This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!" Gandalf to Pippin in Moria E-mail me at mailto:ThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.comThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.com</A> Oh, and please rate me. THANKS!

03-26-2002, 06:54 PM	#58
Alchrivëwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Everywhere and aywhere, look behind you! Posts: 56	that wouldnt happen to be a star would it? if not, give us a hint __________________ A Elbereth Gilthoniel!

03-27-2002, 03:31 AM	#62
Raefindel Sword of the Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,313	Greenbow! Cool Picture! Now I can't tease you anymore! __________________ Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1

03-29-2002, 06:29 PM	#69
Firladion Greenbow Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Robin Hood country Posts: 39	I feel I should explain.... Though precious it looks, a shiny stone, IT IS GOLD COLOURED LIKE A PRECIOUS STONE. it was not born in the earth. BEING A FISH, BORN IN WATER. It speaks all day, but no sound is heard, STUPID THING OPENS AND CLOSES ITS MOUTH ALL DAY. and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place BEING IN A BOWL IT CAN'T GET FAR I am only explaining so I can justify my madness. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] F.G. __________________ "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword."

03-30-2002, 01:13 AM	#75
Joy Spirit of a Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wandering Posts: 1,012	Sam, there is only one thing running through my head. Is it Christianity. __________________ God bless, Joy KingdomWarrior@hotmail.com http://kingdomWarrior.jlym.com As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

03-30-2002, 10:01 AM	#77
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Ok, I'm not sure if this counts as a riddle but I don't like be left out so I'm using it anyway. You have fifteen sheep in a field, all grazing happily. Then some Sackville-Baggins comes along and steals all but 9 of them. How many sheep do you have left? This is really easy, but I'm silly and can't think of anymore - especially not as good as yours. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

03-30-2002, 11:37 AM	#79
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Samwise - That is a wonderful riddle. I was going to guess a church building but since two of the LOTR characters didn't avoid it, that's probably not the answer (well, were there any churches in ME?) Now I'm thinking...um...the hard way? The steep and thorny way to Heaven? Oh dear, what has it got it its pocketses? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Starbreeze - 0, because being sheep they all followed where the first one went? Just a guess, no idea actually. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

03-30-2002, 01:45 PM	#80
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Nope Kalimac, sorry, you're wrong. I thought it was really easy - oh well. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.