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Beren87 · 03-02-2003, 02:36 AM

<----- Beren? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Annunfuiniel · 03-02-2003, 02:46 AM

And Beren it is, Beren! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Tar-Palantir · 03-12-2003, 04:38 PM

I'm gonna snag this one - sorry Beren!

What have I got in my pocket? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] j/k

I have killed a ruler
and then served a king
I will listen and learn
but can't tell you a thing
I carry a heavy burden
one that's renowned
I was valiant and strong
but they never gave me a crown
I died with my burden
but our legend is fine
Of that I am certain
we were the first of our line
What else can I tell you?
well, my raiment is white
As are the mountains
south in my sight
Legend's get grander
as the years go and go
But this one's a doozy
Men say I came from Oromë
Here I come, there I go
never beat in a race
The last thing you'll see
is my dust in your face!!!

[ March 15, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ]

cookie_crazy · 03-14-2003, 03:43 AM

Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Is it the One Ring? If I got it right, someone else can go.

Tar-Palantir · 03-14-2003, 01:24 PM

No, it's not the one Ring.

Aerandir Carnesir · 03-14-2003, 02:21 PM

Is it Bilbo Baggins?

Malva Headstrong · 03-14-2003, 02:25 PM

Denethor?

Tar-Palantir · 03-14-2003, 07:41 PM

No, no.

I altered the words to provide more clues. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-15-2003, 06:50 AM

isildur?

Annunfuiniel · 03-15-2003, 07:28 AM

This is really hard! [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] And those new clues don't make it any easier...
I'll go with Beren. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Manardariel · 03-15-2003, 11:32 AM

Feanor and the Silmarils!

Tar-Palantir · 03-15-2003, 03:22 PM

Look how long that thing is now!!! As you can see I added on to it for more clues.

I would say good luck, but I don't think you need it!

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-15-2003, 04:52 PM

Snowmane?
Shadowfax?
Either you didn't make it as easy as you thought or I'm really thick!

Manardariel · 03-15-2003, 04:53 PM

The closest I can get is Fingolfin, because everyone thought he was Orome at somepoint. Or it could be Finrod Felagund, because men thought he was a Valar.... that is HARD!

Tar-Palantir · 03-15-2003, 06:10 PM

Well, when you see the answer it will all make perfect sense. Guess I'll go back and add one more verse... I'm going for the length record! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Arvedui III · 03-15-2003, 06:44 PM

Er, Snowmane?

**The Saucepan Man** · 03-15-2003, 10:10 PM

Felarof, the first of the Mearas, who threw of and killed his captor but then atoned by serving his captor's son, Eorl the Young, first King of Rohan.

Tar-Palantir · 03-16-2003, 02:42 AM

Congratulations TheSaucepanMan!

For those that care - I will explain it below:

I have killed a ruler - Léod ruler of the Éothéod
and then served a king - Eorl
I will listen and learn - Can understand the speech of men
but can't tell you a thing - Cannot speak it
I carry a heavy burden - A man, Eorl
one that's renowned - A king
I was valiant and strong - Felaróf translate to 'valiant and 'strong'
but they never gave me a crown - Obvious
I died with my burden - In battle, and buried together
but our legend is fine - Still strong in memory
Of that I am certain
we were the first of our line - Eorl of Rohan - Felaróf of Mearas
What else can I tell you?
well, my raiment is white - White hair
As are the mountains
south in my sight - White mountains south of Edoras
Legend's get grander
as the years go and go
But this one's a doozy
Men say I came from Oromë - Felaróf said to be a gift from Oromë
Here I come, there I go
never beat in a race
The last thing you'll see
is my dust in your face!!! - One faaaaassst horse!!!

Well, I'm glad someone got it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

**The Saucepan Man** · 03-16-2003, 08:19 PM

I knew that the Complete Tolkien Companion would come in handy ... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Now, for another riddle ...

Exchanged in the dark
The choice there was stark
Twixt life or a snack for the other

My answer is me
When found it will see
Me passed along to another

Lostgaeriel · 03-16-2003, 10:28 PM

The Ring.
(What have I got in my pocket?)

Annunfuiniel · 03-18-2003, 01:31 PM

Ok, this answer isn't strictly Tolkien related but is it a riddle? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Tar-Palantir · 03-18-2003, 02:38 PM

I'll go with Sting.

Lostgaeriel · 03-18-2003, 07:58 PM

I think Annunfuiniel has got it. Hope The Saucepan Man comes back soon to let us know.

**The Saucepan Man** · 03-18-2003, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Ok, this answer isn't strictly Tolkien related but is it a riddle?

It is. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

And, although not exclusively so, I think riddles are certainly a part of JRRT's world (they merit an entry in my Tolkien Companion).

My answer is me
When found it will see
Me passed along to another

That will be you then, Annunfuiniel (aka "solver of Saucepan's clues" [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ).

Annunfuiniel · 03-19-2003, 12:53 PM

Thank you very much, Saucepan! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
And you are right about Tolkien and riddles, I admit.
Well, here we go again:

My birth is a mystery
but strange was my destiny
as you shall soon hear
For both grace and agony
I brought to certain family
once I even caused fear
Then after a horrid tragedy
I ended in one's treasury
and he was far from dear
But all turned fine, luckily
this is where I return to the story
as new age is now and here.

Yes, it's stupid! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ]

[ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ]

aragornreborn · 03-19-2003, 10:24 PM

Is it Bilbo?

Annunfuiniel · 03-20-2003, 01:57 AM

No, it's not Bilbo.
I edited the last lines, see if it makes sense now... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

aragornreborn · 03-20-2003, 08:36 AM

OK, ok, how about the Silmarils?

I think I have a terrible gift to read things the wrong way! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

[ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: aragornreborn ]

elven maiden Earwen · 03-20-2003, 09:49 AM

nerry or pippen

Annunfuiniel · 03-20-2003, 09:58 AM

Oh Gosh, the silmaril fits perfectly- but you know what? It still isn't the answer I was looking for! [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] I hope you get the right answer eventually, aragornreborn, for you really deserve it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Hint: you have to read UT to get this...
Ok, I go now and edit that "it's easy" -part away. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ]

aragornreborn · 03-20-2003, 11:34 AM

*laughs* Somehow, I just knew that that wasn't right either. Well, if it's from UT, I'm useless. Oh well...

**The Saucepan Man** · 03-20-2003, 11:43 AM

Is it the Arkenstone, which went into Smaug's treasury following the "terrible tragedy" of his attack on Erebor and Dale?

Annunfuiniel · 03-20-2003, 01:33 PM

That's an educated answer as well, but not the right one I'm afraid. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

And the hint was: read your UT.

gilraën · 03-20-2003, 04:51 PM

Gandalf?

elven maiden Earwen · 03-20-2003, 08:54 PM

The chain and box that had once held the ring around Isildur's neck and the Elendilmir???

Tar-Palantir · 03-20-2003, 09:54 PM

The white tree of Numenor/Gondor?

Annunfuiniel · 03-21-2003, 02:19 AM

And the winner is...*drums please*...elven maiden Earwen!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
I probably should clarify:

My birth is a mystery-We know very little about the origin of the first Elendilmir

For both grace and agony
I brought to certain family-Well, this might have been a bit misleading...The light of E. was one thing to cause Isildur's death(it revealed him to the orcs)

once I even caused fear-When Isildur put the One Ring on (during the battle of the Gladden Fields) and turned invisible the light of E. could still be seen and it frightened both orcs and men.

Then after a horrid tragedy-The Disaster of the Gladden Fields

I ended in one's treasury-Saruman's

But all turned fine, luckily
this is where I return to the story
as new age is now and here.-In the UT it's also described how the long lost Elendilmir was found from Orthanc and returned to it's rightful owner, King Elessar, in the early years of the FA.

So, Earwen, my congrats once more and the stage is all yours! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

elven maiden Earwen · 03-23-2003, 12:13 AM

ok thanks.

the wonderful and amazing Beren87 came up with this for me. Thanks!!

Neither King not Queen
but I may get that thrill
I went to a councl
and couldn't sit still
Older than I look
but its what I am
I protected a took
and a dude named sam
All in all I came out well
Isn't that just swell?

[img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] thanks Beren87 [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Tar-Palantir · 03-23-2003, 01:26 AM

Aragorn Elessar

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-23-2003, 05:32 AM

Personally I would go for that too, but could it possibly be Boromir?

03-02-2003, 02:46 AM	#42
Annunfuiniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Something close like Shire Posts: 769	And Beren it is, Beren! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.

03-12-2003, 04:38 PM	#43
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	I'm gonna snag this one - sorry Beren! What have I got in my pocket? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] j/k I have killed a ruler and then served a king I will listen and learn but can't tell you a thing I carry a heavy burden one that's renowned I was valiant and strong but they never gave me a crown I died with my burden but our legend is fine Of that I am certain we were the first of our line What else can I tell you? well, my raiment is white As are the mountains south in my sight Legend's get grander as the years go and go But this one's a doozy Men say I came from Oromë Here I come, there I go never beat in a race The last thing you'll see is my dust in your face!!! [ March 15, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ] __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

03-14-2003, 03:43 AM	#44
cookie_crazy Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 51	Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Is it the One Ring? If I got it right, someone else can go. __________________ Every day is a brand new day, forget your past, look to the future, live life to the full.

03-14-2003, 01:24 PM	#45
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	No, it's not the one Ring. __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

03-14-2003, 02:21 PM	#46
Aerandir Carnesir Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finally out of the Paths of the Dead! Posts: 107	Is it Bilbo Baggins? __________________ "God is the Lord, of angels, and of men--and of elves" -J.R.R. Tolkien "Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens."-Gimli "Spiders are hideous."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer

03-02-2003, 02:36 AM	#41
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	<----- Beren? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

03-14-2003, 02:25 PM	#47
Malva Headstrong Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 53	Denethor? __________________ Credo quia absurdum. (Augustinus)

03-14-2003, 07:41 PM	#48
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	No, no. I altered the words to provide more clues. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

03-15-2003, 06:50 AM	#49
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	isildur? __________________ “Sylphs of the forest,” I whispered. “Spirits of oak, beech and ash. Dryads of Rowan and hazel, hear us. You who have guided and guarded our every footstep, you who have sheltered our growth, we honour you." the Forbidden Link

03-15-2003, 07:28 AM	#50
Annunfuiniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Something close like Shire Posts: 769	This is really hard! [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] And those new clues don't make it any easier... I'll go with Beren. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.

03-15-2003, 11:32 AM	#51
Manardariel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 807	Feanor and the Silmarils! __________________ Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun. Blog :-)\|FanFic Dream City

03-15-2003, 03:22 PM	#52
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	Look how long that thing is now!!! As you can see I added on to it for more clues. I would say good luck, but I don't think you need it! __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

03-15-2003, 04:52 PM	#53
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	Snowmane? Shadowfax? Either you didn't make it as easy as you thought or I'm really thick! __________________ “Sylphs of the forest,” I whispered. “Spirits of oak, beech and ash. Dryads of Rowan and hazel, hear us. You who have guided and guarded our every footstep, you who have sheltered our growth, we honour you." the Forbidden Link

03-15-2003, 04:53 PM	#54
Manardariel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 807	The closest I can get is Fingolfin, because everyone thought he was Orome at somepoint. Or it could be Finrod Felagund, because men thought he was a Valar.... that is HARD! __________________ Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun. Blog :-)\|FanFic Dream City

03-15-2003, 06:10 PM	#55
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	Well, when you see the answer it will all make perfect sense. Guess I'll go back and add one more verse... I'm going for the length record! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

03-15-2003, 06:44 PM	#56
Arvedui III Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Rohan, with Carolina on my mind Posts: 629	Er, Snowmane? __________________ I have no idea what you just said, but I'm inspired!

03-15-2003, 10:10 PM	#57
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Felarof, the first of the Mearas, who threw of and killed his captor but then atoned by serving his captor's son, Eorl the Young, first King of Rohan. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

03-16-2003, 02:42 AM	#58
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	Congratulations TheSaucepanMan! For those that care - I will explain it below: I have killed a ruler - Léod ruler of the Éothéod and then served a king - Eorl I will listen and learn - Can understand the speech of men but can't tell you a thing - Cannot speak it I carry a heavy burden - A man, Eorl one that's renowned - A king I was valiant and strong - Felaróf translate to 'valiant and 'strong' but they never gave me a crown - Obvious I died with my burden - In battle, and buried together but our legend is fine - Still strong in memory Of that I am certain we were the first of our line - Eorl of Rohan - Felaróf of Mearas What else can I tell you? well, my raiment is white - White hair As are the mountains south in my sight - White mountains south of Edoras Legend's get grander as the years go and go But this one's a doozy Men say I came from Oromë - Felaróf said to be a gift from Oromë Here I come, there I go never beat in a race The last thing you'll see is my dust in your face!!! - One faaaaassst horse!!! Well, I'm glad someone got it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

03-16-2003, 08:19 PM	#59
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	I knew that the Complete Tolkien Companion would come in handy ... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Now, for another riddle ... Exchanged in the dark The choice there was stark Twixt life or a snack for the other My answer is me When found it will see Me passed along to another __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

03-16-2003, 10:28 PM	#60
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	The Ring. (What have I got in my pocket?) __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

03-18-2003, 01:31 PM	#61
Annunfuiniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Something close like Shire Posts: 769	Ok, this answer isn't strictly Tolkien related but is it a riddle? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.

03-18-2003, 02:38 PM	#62
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	I'll go with Sting. __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

03-18-2003, 07:58 PM	#63
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	I think Annunfuiniel has got it. Hope The Saucepan Man comes back soon to let us know. __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

03-19-2003, 12:53 PM	#65
Annunfuiniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Something close like Shire Posts: 769	Thank you very much, Saucepan! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] And you are right about Tolkien and riddles, I admit. Well, here we go again: My birth is a mystery but strange was my destiny as you shall soon hear For both grace and agony I brought to certain family once I even caused fear Then after a horrid tragedy I ended in one's treasury and he was far from dear But all turned fine, luckily this is where I return to the story as new age is now and here. Yes, it's stupid! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ] [ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ] __________________ Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.

03-19-2003, 10:24 PM	#66
aragornreborn Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 182	Is it Bilbo? __________________ At the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. - Phil. 2:10-11

03-20-2003, 01:57 AM	#67
Annunfuiniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Something close like Shire Posts: 769	No, it's not Bilbo. I edited the last lines, see if it makes sense now... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.

03-20-2003, 08:36 AM	#68
aragornreborn Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 182	OK, ok, how about the Silmarils? I think I have a terrible gift to read things the wrong way! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: aragornreborn ] __________________ At the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. - Phil. 2:10-11

03-20-2003, 09:49 AM	#69
elven maiden Earwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A world that never was and never will be Posts: 1,300	nerry or pippen __________________ We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot, Drink up me hearties, Yo Ho. the looniest site in the world!!!

03-20-2003, 09:58 AM	#70
Annunfuiniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Something close like Shire Posts: 769	Oh Gosh, the silmaril fits perfectly- but you know what? It still isn't the answer I was looking for! [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] I hope you get the right answer eventually, aragornreborn, for you really deserve it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Hint: you have to read UT to get this... Ok, I go now and edit that "it's easy" -part away. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ] __________________ Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.

03-20-2003, 11:34 AM	#71
aragornreborn Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 182	laughs Somehow, I just knew that that wasn't right either. Well, if it's from UT, I'm useless. Oh well... __________________ At the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. - Phil. 2:10-11

03-20-2003, 11:43 AM	#72
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Is it the Arkenstone, which went into Smaug's treasury following the "terrible tragedy" of his attack on Erebor and Dale? __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

03-20-2003, 01:33 PM	#73
Annunfuiniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Something close like Shire Posts: 769	That's an educated answer as well, but not the right one I'm afraid. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] And the hint was: read your UT. __________________ Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.

03-20-2003, 04:51 PM	#74
gilraën Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 804	Gandalf? __________________ "Onen i-Estel Edain, u-chebin estel anim"

03-20-2003, 08:54 PM	#75
elven maiden Earwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A world that never was and never will be Posts: 1,300	The chain and box that had once held the ring around Isildur's neck and the Elendilmir??? __________________ We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot, Drink up me hearties, Yo Ho. the looniest site in the world!!!

03-20-2003, 09:54 PM	#76
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	The white tree of Numenor/Gondor? __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!