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Lindolirian · 01-11-2005, 10:42 AM

The River Adorn.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-12-2005, 01:15 AM

All of you.

I want the complete definition of the bounds. The quote from Cirion and Éorl, even.

Firefoot · 01-12-2005, 06:50 AM

Quote:

In the West the river Angren from its junction with the Adorn and thence northwards to the outer fences of Agrenost, and thence westwards and northwards along the eaves of Fangron Forest to the river Limlight, and that river was its northern boundary...

How's that?

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-12-2005, 06:55 AM

Evisse - 3
Firefoot - 2
Lindo - 2
Gil-galad - 1

9. What were the two geographical points that bounded the land King Elessar gave to the Shire?

Evisse the Blue · 01-12-2005, 07:29 AM

Far Downs and Tower Hills.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-12-2005, 07:35 AM

Evisse - 4
Firefoot - 2
Lindo - 2
Gil-galad - 1

But, a formality:

10. What was Eru's gift to Men?

Gil-Galad · 01-12-2005, 07:56 AM

Numenor maybe...but i still think it was Mortallity...

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-12-2005, 07:58 AM

Gil-Galad got the last question correct, but it was not enough to propel him to victory.

Aforementioned victory--along with the thread--goes to Evisse.

Gil-Galad · 01-12-2005, 08:01 AM

The thoughts still here...

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

Many thanks, Nil.

Next topic is End of all hope.

And the first question is:

1. What banners were displayed at the battle in front of the Black Gate?

Gil-Galad · 01-13-2005, 08:13 AM

Rohan, Gondor, and Evenstar i beleive

Evisse the Blue · 01-13-2005, 01:22 PM

That's not quite complete, plus you also have to state what each banner is like.

(geez, do I sound like a teacher or what?

).

Firefoot · 01-13-2005, 02:46 PM

Ooh, nice topic.

Gondor - black, white tree and stars
Rohan - green, white horse
Dol Amroth - blue, silver swan
Mordor - black, red eye

Evisse the Blue · 01-14-2005, 02:19 AM

Very good, Firefoot!

Firefoot -1

2. What is Denethor's scornful name for Gandalf?

Firefoot · 01-14-2005, 06:09 AM

Grey Fool?

Evisse the Blue · 01-14-2005, 12:34 PM

Correct!

Firefoot - 2

3. Name at least 2 people described as 'fey' and the circumstances.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-14-2005, 02:52 PM

Guessing...

Faramir, before going out to "retake" Osgiliath

Denethor, before burning himself and attempting to burn Faramir

I suspect I have one right and one wring here... I'll look later, but at least take a chance now

Evisse the Blue · 01-15-2005, 05:48 AM

You're right, you got one right and one wrong. Denethor is the right one.

One more to go...

Lindolirian · 01-15-2005, 08:32 AM

Aragorn was said to look "fey" by Eowyn after he talked with her before going to the Paths of the Dead.

Evisse the Blue · 01-15-2005, 03:08 PM

That's correct!

I have no choice but to give both Lindo and Sophia one point each, since they gave me each half of what would make a correct answer. So,

Firefoot - 2
Sophia the Thunder Mistress -1
Lindolirian - 1

3. On what date fell the "Dawnless Day"?

Firefoot · 01-15-2005, 03:14 PM

March 10, 3019.

Evisse the Blue · 01-15-2005, 03:25 PM

Yep!

Firefoot - 3
Sophia the Thunder Mistress -1
Lindolirian - 1

4. What was the 'small oversight' that according to Gandalf, proved fatal?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-15-2005, 04:33 PM

Sauron failed to check that Thrain had nothing of value, and allowed the map and key to be passed to Gandalf.

Evisse the Blue · 01-16-2005, 05:39 AM

Yes.

Firefoot - 3
Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 2
Lindolirian - 1

5. Who was the last to be swallowed by the waves in Numenor?

Firefoot · 01-16-2005, 06:37 AM

Tar-Miriel?

Evisse the Blue · 01-17-2005, 10:40 AM

Correct of course!

Firefoot - 4
Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 2
Lindolirian - 1

6. "What sweet grace of fortune!" Who said so, and in what circumstances?

(Er, yes, I know this is not the Quotable Quotes forum

).

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-17-2005, 03:36 PM

Firefoot, you are determined to ask questions I can't answer on my current stock of books *glances at the shelf, sees LOTR, Tolkien Reader, Return of the Shadow, and Tyler's ME Companion*. I'll have to spend the afternoon digging.

Evisse the Blue · 01-18-2005, 06:37 AM

Er, I'm Evisse.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-18-2005, 01:56 PM

goodness, why so you are.

Firefoot must be baffling me somewhere else... Ah, no, Firefoot is winning. Mustn't be allowed.

Evisse the Blue · 01-20-2005, 04:36 PM

What's the matter, are you stuck?

Hint: seeing as the topic of this thread is 'end of all hope', the quoter is being ironical...if not downright cynical.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-20-2005, 04:47 PM

It is Turin, about Nienor.

Evisse the Blue · 01-20-2005, 05:03 PM

Firefoot - 4
Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 3
Lindolirian - 1

7. What colour are Eowyn's eyes?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-20-2005, 05:26 PM

...grey as the sea were hard and fell, and yet tears were on her cheek."

-From the Battle of the Pelennor Fields

Sophia

Evisse the Blue · 01-20-2005, 05:31 PM

Firefoot - 4
Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 4
Lindolirian - 1

8. His only hope in his despair was his worst enemy. Who's he?

Firefoot · 01-20-2005, 05:49 PM

Sauron? His only hope could be that Frodo didn't destroy the Ring, so that might make Frodo his worst enemy...

Maybe a bit far-fetched, but hey.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-21-2005, 12:29 AM

After he and the Balrog fell from the bridge of Khazad-dûm?

Celebriel Esgaledhel · 01-21-2005, 01:31 PM

Melkor, when he asked for the aid of Ungoliant to destroy the Trees? But then again, she wasn't exactly his worst enemy, but he was afraid of her, and at one point, nearly succeeded in killing him.

Evisse the Blue · 01-22-2005, 01:58 AM

Nilp has it!

Firefoot - 4
Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 4
Lindolirian - 1
Nilpaurion Felagund -1

9. How many days did it take Eorl and his men to arrive to the Field of Celebrant to Cirion's aid?

Firefoot · 01-22-2005, 07:19 AM

From the time they left (6th of Víressë) to the time they arrived (15th of Víressë) would be 9 days.

Evisse the Blue · 01-23-2005, 06:36 AM

Firefoot - 5
Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 4
Lindolirian - 1
Nilpaurion Felagund -1

10. How many survived from the company that held the bridge in Osgiliath in June 3018?

01-11-2005, 10:42 AM	#961
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	The River Adorn. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

01-12-2005, 01:15 AM	#962
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Incomplete. All of you. I want the complete definition of the bounds. The quote from Cirion and Éorl, even. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

01-12-2005, 06:55 AM	#964
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	The "N" was missing from Angrenost, but that's fine. Evisse - 3 Firefoot - 2 Lindo - 2 Gil-galad - 1 9. What were the two geographical points that bounded the land King Elessar gave to the Shire? __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

01-12-2005, 07:29 AM	#965
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Far Downs and Tower Hills. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-12-2005, 07:35 AM	#966
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	And Evisse wins! Evisse - 4 Firefoot - 2 Lindo - 2 Gil-galad - 1 But, a formality: 10. What was Eru's gift to Men? __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good... Last edited by Nilpaurion Felagund; 01-12-2005 at 07:59 AM. Reason: message icon

01-12-2005, 07:56 AM	#967
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Numenor maybe...but i still think it was Mortallity... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

01-12-2005, 07:58 AM	#968
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	And the formality ends. Gil-Galad got the last question correct, but it was not enough to propel him to victory. Aforementioned victory--along with the thread--goes to Evisse. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

01-12-2005, 08:01 AM	#969
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	The thoughts still here... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

01-13-2005, 07:01 AM	#970
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Many thanks, Nil. Next topic is End of all hope. And the first question is: 1. What banners were displayed at the battle in front of the Black Gate? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-13-2005, 08:13 AM	#971
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Rohan, Gondor, and Evenstar i beleive __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

01-13-2005, 01:22 PM	#972
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	That's not quite complete, plus you also have to state what each banner is like. (geez, do I sound like a teacher or what? ). __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-13-2005, 02:46 PM	#973
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Ooh, nice topic. Gondor - black, white tree and stars Rohan - green, white horse Dol Amroth - blue, silver swan Mordor - black, red eye

01-14-2005, 02:19 AM	#974
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Very good, Firefoot! Firefoot -1 2. What is Denethor's scornful name for Gandalf? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-14-2005, 06:09 AM	#975
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Grey Fool?

01-14-2005, 12:34 PM	#976
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Correct! Firefoot - 2 3. Name at least 2 people described as 'fey' and the circumstances. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-14-2005, 02:52 PM	#977
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Guessing... Faramir, before going out to "retake" Osgiliath Denethor, before burning himself and attempting to burn Faramir I suspect I have one right and one wring here... I'll look later, but at least take a chance now __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

01-15-2005, 05:48 AM	#978
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	You're right, you got one right and one wrong. Denethor is the right one. One more to go... __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-15-2005, 08:32 AM	#979
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Aragorn was said to look "fey" by Eowyn after he talked with her before going to the Paths of the Dead. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

01-15-2005, 03:08 PM	#980
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	That's correct! I have no choice but to give both Lindo and Sophia one point each, since they gave me each half of what would make a correct answer. So, Firefoot - 2 Sophia the Thunder Mistress -1 Lindolirian - 1 3. On what date fell the "Dawnless Day"? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-15-2005, 03:14 PM	#981
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	March 10, 3019.

01-15-2005, 03:25 PM	#982
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Yep! Firefoot - 3 Sophia the Thunder Mistress -1 Lindolirian - 1 4. What was the 'small oversight' that according to Gandalf, proved fatal? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-15-2005, 04:33 PM	#983
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	found this on the downs by chance. Sauron failed to check that Thrain had nothing of value, and allowed the map and key to be passed to Gandalf. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

01-16-2005, 05:39 AM	#984
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Yes. Firefoot - 3 Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 2 Lindolirian - 1 5. Who was the last to be swallowed by the waves in Numenor? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-16-2005, 06:37 AM	#985
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Tar-Miriel?

01-17-2005, 10:40 AM	#986
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Correct of course! Firefoot - 4 Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 2 Lindolirian - 1 6. "What sweet grace of fortune!" Who said so, and in what circumstances? (Er, yes, I know this is not the Quotable Quotes forum ). __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-17-2005, 03:36 PM	#987
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Firefoot, you are determined to ask questions I can't answer on my current stock of books glances at the shelf, sees LOTR, Tolkien Reader, Return of the Shadow, and Tyler's ME Companion. I'll have to spend the afternoon digging. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

01-18-2005, 06:37 AM	#988
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Er, I'm Evisse. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-18-2005, 01:56 PM	#989
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	goodness, why so you are. Firefoot must be baffling me somewhere else... Ah, no, Firefoot is winning. Mustn't be allowed. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

01-20-2005, 04:36 PM	#990
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	What's the matter, are you stuck? Hint: seeing as the topic of this thread is 'end of all hope', the quoter is being ironical...if not downright cynical. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-20-2005, 04:47 PM	#991
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Utúvienyes! It is Turin, about Nienor. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

01-20-2005, 05:03 PM	#992
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Yes, so you have! Well done! Firefoot - 4 Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 3 Lindolirian - 1 7. What colour are Eowyn's eyes? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-20-2005, 05:26 PM	#993
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	"Her eyes... ...grey as the sea were hard and fell, and yet tears were on her cheek." -From the Battle of the Pelennor Fields Sophia __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

01-20-2005, 05:31 PM	#994
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Correct! Firefoot - 4 Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 4 Lindolirian - 1 8. His only hope in his despair was his worst enemy. Who's he? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-20-2005, 05:49 PM	#995
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Sauron? His only hope could be that Frodo didn't destroy the Ring, so that might make Frodo his worst enemy... Maybe a bit far-fetched, but hey.

01-21-2005, 12:29 AM	#996
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Gandalf? After he and the Balrog fell from the bridge of Khazad-dûm? __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...