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NightKnight · 10-30-2004, 10:34 AM

Terrible curse makes me think of Noldor... Still, oldest and strongest... Treebeard?

Fingolfin II · 10-30-2004, 07:33 PM

Keep thinking of the Noldor

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luthien-elvenprincess · 10-31-2004, 07:40 AM

Galadriel?

Fingolfin II · 11-01-2004, 12:27 AM

Nope. Keep trying

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Rimbaud · 11-04-2004, 08:35 AM

Fëanor?

Fingolfin II · 11-04-2004, 05:39 PM

Hmm....it was Maedhros but I realised the same thing could apply to Feanor too, so it would be awfully pedantic for me to deny you the thread....*evil grin*. You're up

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Rimbaud · 11-18-2004, 09:45 AM

Judas to oath lords
Follower of the fourth son
He sounds swift, but who?

NightKnight · 11-19-2004, 01:02 PM

Ulfast?

Rimbaud · 11-21-2004, 06:53 AM

Quite correct, well done. All yours!

Rimbaud · 11-23-2004, 10:54 AM

The riddler's riddle deriddled let's riddle another riddle, eh.

NightKnight · 11-28-2004, 11:36 AM

Eh... That was too riddling for me.

Another riddle, yes.

The greatest challenge
By the high king of noldor
Against a dark king

I know it's too easy, but I'm tired.

Evisse the Blue · 11-30-2004, 08:01 AM

Finrod?

NightKnight · 12-04-2004, 03:54 PM

Nope.

Fingolfin II · 12-04-2004, 06:13 PM

Myself (Fingolfin)?

NightKnight · 12-05-2004, 02:16 PM

Of course.

Fingolfin II · 01-02-2005, 10:10 PM

Sorry for the slow response, forgot about this thread:

Melted in the Fire,
Corrupter of the mighty,
Item of desire.

Evisse the Blue · 01-03-2005, 01:30 PM

The One Ring?

Fingolfin II · 01-03-2005, 06:25 PM

Yep.

Evisse the Blue · 01-04-2005, 07:13 AM

Ok for this you'll also have to say the situation.

As the First Elves once
Beheld the land of Arda,
So they looked around.

AbercrombieOfRohan · 01-04-2005, 10:35 AM

The awakening of the firstborn (Elves) at Cuivienen.

Evisse the Blue · 01-04-2005, 02:49 PM

Nope. The event is said to be similar to that one, but it's not it.

(btw, cute avvie you got

)

AbercrombieOfRohan · 01-05-2005, 02:37 PM

Thank you!

The return of the Noldor to Middle-Earth?

Evisse the Blue · 01-05-2005, 03:03 PM

Nope.
Hint: check LOTR. The persons in questions are likened to the 'first Elves awaking...'

AbercrombieOfRohan · 01-05-2005, 03:13 PM

I'm sorry if i'm such a failure but I lent out my copy of LOTR to a friend, so I'm guessing now.

The fellowship looking at Moria, specifically Dwarrowdelf? (The big city)

Evisse the Blue · 01-05-2005, 03:53 PM

Nope!

Another hint: it's in TTT

Evisse the Blue · 01-19-2005, 07:13 AM

Big hint: It happens near a forest.

AbercrombieOfRohan · 01-19-2005, 09:54 AM

Merry pippin and fangorn?

Evisse the Blue · 01-19-2005, 03:39 PM

Exactly!

AbercrombieOfRohan · 01-19-2005, 04:28 PM

Oh my gosh I finally got it! Took me long enough... you know the ironic thing about that is that was one of my first guesses but I didn't think it was right so I didn't put it! Hmmm... that means I have to write a haiku...

Shining as sunlight,
and with the light of the stars,
now kept in the deep

Hope it's not too confusing!

AbercrombieOfRohan · 01-24-2005, 07:20 PM

hello?? Anybody?

Shelob · 01-24-2005, 09:21 PM

I know it, and I didn't think it was too confusing.

It's the Arkenstone

"It was like a globe with a thousand faces; it shone like silver in the firelight, like water in the sun, like snow under the stars, like rain upon the Moon!" (The Hobbit, Chapter XII Inside Information)

so it is "Shining as sunlight,/and with the light of the stars,"
and

"They buried Thorin deep beneath the Mountain, and Bard laid the Arkenstone upon his breast." (The Hobbit, Chapter XVIII The Return Journey)

so that it's "now kept in the deep"

hmm...I guess this means I've got to come up with a Haiku...give me a day or so, I'll have one by then.

Many Thanks.

Shelob · 01-25-2005, 04:54 AM

On second thought I guess it was rather hasty to assume I'm right. Sorry about that, it just seemed so clear that doubt (and common sense) couldn't make themselves heared over "Eurika!".

I apologise for assuming myself correct, and I'll wait for you to respond.

Many Thanks

AbercrombieOfRohan · 01-25-2005, 07:48 AM

Well you're right, go ahead Shelob the thread is yours.

Shelob · 01-25-2005, 04:23 PM

Thanks.

Well...keeping with the string of potentially confusing Haikus, I feel this one to be a bit criptic...the only clue I feel I should give is that a lot of the phrases come straight from the book.

Gnawed, maimed, mocked are you
By the violent maggot-folk
As day sinks you rise

Good Luck!

Keeper of Dol Guldur · 01-25-2005, 04:26 PM

Could it be a Troll?

Shelob · 01-25-2005, 05:03 PM

Sorry, but it's not a troll.

Keep Guessing.

Shelob · 01-30-2005, 12:36 PM

It's been almost five days and no more guesses.

Do you guys want a clue? Because if you want one just ask, I'll gladly give you it.

Evisse the Blue · 01-31-2005, 07:03 AM

The Sun? That's probably not it though, so I asks for a hint. And if that isn't nice enough I begs.

Shelob · 01-31-2005, 02:30 PM

No need to beg, but it makes me feel powerful

Alright for I hint I'll tell you that it A) the first two lines refer to an object B) the third line refers to an event (yes you probably could guess this...but still) and C) both are known/associated with a place

It may not help a lot...but the three (object, event, place) are so usually spoken of as one that they're almost indistinguishable from each other...so if you hear the place name you'll probably immediately think of the object and event and likewise should you hear of the object or event.

piosenniel · 01-31-2005, 04:24 PM

Perhaps this:

The old king statue, its severed head crowned with flowers . . .

Quote:

Standing there for a moment filled with dread Frodo became aware that a light was shining; he saw it glowing on Sam's face beside him. Turning towards it, he saw, beyond an arch of boughs, the road to Osgiliath running almost as straight, as a stretched ribbon down, down, into the West. There, far away beyond sad Gondor now overwhelmed in shade, the Sun was sinking, finding at last the hem of the great slow-rolling pall of cloud, and falling in an ominous fire towards the yet unsullied sea. The brief glow fell upon a huge sitting figure, still and solemn as the great stone kings at Argonath. The years had gnawed it, and violent hands had maimed it. Its head was gone, and in its place was set in mockery a round, rough-hewn stone, rudely painted by savage hands in the likeness of a grinning face with one large red eye in the midst of its forehead. Upon its knees and mighty chair, and all about the pedestal, were idle scrawls mixed with the foul symbols that the maggot-folk of Mordor used.

Suddenly, caught by the level beams, Frodo saw the old king's head: it was lying rolled away by the roadside. 'Look, Sam!' he cried, startled into speech. 'Look! The king has got a crown again!'

– TTT, "Journey to the Cross-Roads"

10-30-2004, 10:34 AM	#41
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Terrible curse makes me think of Noldor... Still, oldest and strongest... Treebeard? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

10-30-2004, 07:33 PM	#42
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	Keep thinking of the Noldor . __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

10-31-2004, 07:40 AM	#43
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,031	Galadriel? __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

11-01-2004, 12:27 AM	#44
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	Nope. Keep trying . __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

11-04-2004, 08:35 AM	#45
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	Fëanor? __________________ And all the rest is literature

11-04-2004, 05:39 PM	#46
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	Hmm....it was Maedhros but I realised the same thing could apply to Feanor too, so it would be awfully pedantic for me to deny you the thread....evil grin. You're up . __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

11-18-2004, 09:45 AM	#47
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	Righto Judas to oath lords Follower of the fourth son He sounds swift, but who? __________________ And all the rest is literature

11-19-2004, 01:02 PM	#48
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Ulfast? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

11-21-2004, 06:53 AM	#49
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	Quite correct, well done. All yours! __________________ And all the rest is literature

11-23-2004, 10:54 AM	#50
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	Lifted The riddler's riddle deriddled let's riddle another riddle, eh. __________________ And all the rest is literature

11-28-2004, 11:36 AM	#51
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Eh... That was too riddling for me. Another riddle, yes. The greatest challenge By the high king of noldor Against a dark king I know it's too easy, but I'm tired. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

11-30-2004, 08:01 AM	#52
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Finrod? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

12-04-2004, 03:54 PM	#53
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Nope. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

12-04-2004, 06:13 PM	#54
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	Myself (Fingolfin)? __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

12-05-2004, 02:16 PM	#55
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Of course. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

01-02-2005, 10:10 PM	#56
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	Sorry for the slow response, forgot about this thread: Melted in the Fire, Corrupter of the mighty, Item of desire. __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

01-03-2005, 01:30 PM	#57
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	The One Ring? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-03-2005, 06:25 PM	#58
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	Yep. __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

01-04-2005, 07:13 AM	#59
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Ok for this you'll also have to say the situation. As the First Elves once Beheld the land of Arda, So they looked around. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-04-2005, 10:35 AM	#60
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	The awakening of the firstborn (Elves) at Cuivienen.

01-04-2005, 02:49 PM	#61
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Nope. The event is said to be similar to that one, but it's not it. (btw, cute avvie you got ) __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-05-2005, 02:37 PM	#62
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	Thank you! The return of the Noldor to Middle-Earth?

01-05-2005, 03:03 PM	#63
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Nope. Hint: check LOTR. The persons in questions are likened to the 'first Elves awaking...' __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-05-2005, 03:13 PM	#64
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	I'm sorry if i'm such a failure but I lent out my copy of LOTR to a friend, so I'm guessing now. The fellowship looking at Moria, specifically Dwarrowdelf? (The big city)

01-05-2005, 03:53 PM	#65
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Nope! Another hint: it's in TTT __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-19-2005, 07:13 AM	#66
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	up, thread! Big hint: It happens near a forest. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-19-2005, 09:54 AM	#67
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	Merry pippin and fangorn?

01-19-2005, 03:39 PM	#68
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Exactly! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-19-2005, 04:28 PM	#69
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	Oh my gosh I finally got it! Took me long enough... you know the ironic thing about that is that was one of my first guesses but I didn't think it was right so I didn't put it! Hmmm... that means I have to write a haiku... Shining as sunlight, and with the light of the stars, now kept in the deep Hope it's not too confusing!

01-24-2005, 07:20 PM	#70
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	reviving quiz threads... hello?? Anybody?

01-24-2005, 09:21 PM	#71
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	I've got it... I know it, and I didn't think it was too confusing. It's the Arkenstone "It was like a globe with a thousand faces; it shone like silver in the firelight, like water in the sun, like snow under the stars, like rain upon the Moon!" (The Hobbit, Chapter XII Inside Information) so it is "Shining as sunlight,/and with the light of the stars," and "They buried Thorin deep beneath the Mountain, and Bard laid the Arkenstone upon his breast." (The Hobbit, Chapter XVIII The Return Journey) so that it's "now kept in the deep" hmm...I guess this means I've got to come up with a Haiku...give me a day or so, I'll have one by then. Many Thanks. __________________ A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name ~Evan Esar. Pan for Everyone!

01-25-2005, 04:54 AM	#72
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	hmm.. On second thought I guess it was rather hasty to assume I'm right. Sorry about that, it just seemed so clear that doubt (and common sense) couldn't make themselves heared over "Eurika!". I apologise for assuming myself correct, and I'll wait for you to respond. Many Thanks __________________ A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name ~Evan Esar. Pan for Everyone!

01-25-2005, 07:48 AM	#73
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	Well you're right, go ahead Shelob the thread is yours.

01-25-2005, 04:23 PM	#74
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	Alrighty then... Thanks. Well...keeping with the string of potentially confusing Haikus, I feel this one to be a bit criptic...the only clue I feel I should give is that a lot of the phrases come straight from the book. Gnawed, maimed, mocked are you By the violent maggot-folk As day sinks you rise Good Luck! __________________ A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name ~Evan Esar. Pan for Everyone!

01-25-2005, 04:26 PM	#75
Keeper of Dol Guldur Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 315, CNY Boys and girls. Posts: 405	Re: Could it be a Troll? __________________ "I come from yonder...Have you seen Baggins? Baggins has left, he is coming. He is not far away. I wish to find him. If he passes will you tell me? I will come back with gold." - Khamul the Easterling