Easy one....

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What was Dol Guldur called before it became an evil place, and what did the name signify?

Look into the http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/library/classiccourt/77/Mirror of Desire.</a> </p>

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I got it! It was called Amon Lanc which means The Naked Hill. Afterwards called Dol Guldur, Hill of Sorcery.

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Well done, red. Your turn.

Look into the http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/library/classiccourt/77/Mirror of Desire.</a> </p>

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Okay, its been awhile, and Red is not around. So, this thread is open. Whoever wants to post a quote, go ahead, after someone posts one, we'll just go on from there!



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This forum is falling into decay. Threads are folding up everywhere just recently. I wonder why.

But I'll ask. It's been a while since I said this, but I've just got my IE browser running again and I'm back.
How did Strider describe the lawn of Parth Galen?

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<blockquote>Quote:<hr> ...as if gnawed neatly nightly by sheep.<hr></blockquote>
Alright! I made that up. He called it a 'lawn' is all I can remember.

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<blockquote>Quote:<hr> ...a fair place in the summer days of old.<hr></blockquote>
I didn't make that up, but I don't know if that's what you're looking for.

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Re: The Return of the King

Jes's turn.

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Re: The Return of the King

Okay, I don't have my book today and I am having trouble thinking of anything suitable to ask, so I will ask an easy one and keep this thread on its toes!

What was the first thing Frodo saw of Tom Bombadil?

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Re: The Return of the King

The feather on his hat?

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Re: The Return of the King

And it's Sharku all around!! That is what I was thinking of. He saw the hat with the feather on it, but I was looking for the feather part. Your turn, Sharku!

(Bonus: Without looking, what color was the feather? Yeah yeah...it's easy, I know...)

Ask us!

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Re: The Return of the King

Erm, I would have written the colour had I known for sure (I think yellow). The feather was already guessed vaguely enough <img src=smile.gif ALT="">

As far as I can remember, there is only one person who ever says the word &quot;Hi&quot; in LOTR. Who and where was this?


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Re: The Return of the King

(I dunno that one...but the feather wasn't yellow... <img src=smile.gif ALT=""> )

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Re: The Return of the King

Anyone wanna take a crack at this one?

From Sharku:

As far as I can remember, there is only one person who ever says the word &quot;Hi&quot; in LOTR. Who and where was this?




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Re: The Return of the King

Easy.
Barliman Butterbur to Nob at the Prancing Pony.

When confirmed; Saulotus passes question to Jes (for bringing question back alive, and because Saulotus will be gone again for awhile).

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Re: The Return of the King

I won't be asking a question... but as the word is only spoken by one character in all the land, I'd not classify this one as 'easy' <img src=smile.gif ALT="">

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Re: The Return of the King

Actually there is another incident. When Sam wanted Smeagol to get food for them while he was hunting. &quot;Hi! Gollum!&quot;

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Re: The Return of the King

Well, this makes a total of three incidents.
When I read an unnamed Uruk saying this to Sam and Fordo in Gorgoroth, I did not remember any other time &quot;Hi&quot; was said. But you are of course right; good work.
Saulotus got it first, but will be away, and since Arveleg's is right, too, I'd suggest he should go on.

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Re: The Return of the King

Ok..hmm..What is another name for the Brandywine bridge? (not Baranduin).

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Re: The Return of the King

The Bridge of Stonebows

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Correct.

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Re: The Return of the King

On what exact date was King Elessar crowned?

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Re: The Return of the King

May 1, 3019 TA.

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Re: The Return of the King

It's like red was there!!!! <img src=smile.gif ALT="">
Good answer!

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The Two Towers

In a way, I was...on several occasions. <img src=smile.gif ALT="">

Who sent Gwaihir to look for Gandalf in The Two Towers?

-red



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Re: The Two Towers

Galadriel?


-Voronwë
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Re: The Two Towers

Yes, Voronwe...take your turn. <img src=smile.gif ALT="">

-red

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Re: The Two Towers

What was the name of the stream that flowed down from the Southern door of the Paths of the Dead?


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Re: The Two Towers

Morthond; the Blackroot.

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Re: The Two Towers

Correct. Ask away!


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Re: The Two Towers

Ok; What two towers were originally envisioned in the title: THE TWO TOWERS?

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Re: The Two Towers

According to the end of The Fellowship of the Ring, the Two Towers were Minas Morgul and Orthanc

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Re: The Two Towers

Key words there are 'originally'.

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Re: The Two Towers

Then I'd guess Barad-dur and the White Tower of Minas Tirith, though I don't know exactly what 'originally' means in this instance.

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Re: The Two Towers

Still incorrect.

Originally means just that: the original concept.

The answer may be seen on the original unprinted cover by Tolkien.

This was later amended to the concept as printed at the end of FELLOWSHIP.

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Re: The Two Towers

The White Tower of Minas Tirith and Orthanc?

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Re: The Two Towers

I'll split the difference here.

The original two towers were Minas Morgul and Minas Tirith.

Cover may be seen in Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator.

The book tentatively identifies it as possibly Barad-dur.

In that instance I should probably give credit to Rkittle afterall.

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Re: The Two Towers

I should have come here earlier...
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Oh there's no doubt that as of publication the two towers were Minas Morgul and Orthanc.
That is QUITE CLEAR and indisputable.

It's the initial concept I was after here.

RKittle may ask away.

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Re: The Two Towers

Are you quite sure? Minas Tirith was not hardly a part of The Two Towers, yet Orthanc dominated half the book... Oh well, if that's what you say; ask us, Wight!

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