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elven maiden Earwen · 03-23-2003, 02:37 PM

who was Saeros??
i know easy but

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-23-2003, 02:38 PM

Turin killed him, he also lived in Doriath

elven maiden Earwen · 03-23-2003, 02:39 PM

and he was akin to Dearon.

good job [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-23-2003, 02:49 PM

What was the longest Elven 'month'?

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-26-2003, 02:05 PM

C'mon there's two to choose from!

Eruanna · 03-26-2003, 06:11 PM

Okay, according to my books we can have Lairë or Hrívë as each had 72 days. The other Elvish months had 54 days.

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-30-2003, 11:29 AM

yes, your go eruanna!

Eruanna · 03-30-2003, 01:46 PM

Thanks [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Here's my question:

To whom is the lay "Narn i Hîn Húrin" ascribed? ( Hint: he was not an Elf, but lived among them in the days of Eärendil)

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-30-2003, 02:22 PM

Dirhavel?

Eruanna · 03-30-2003, 04:55 PM

You are correct Lyra...Well done.....your turn. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-31-2003, 12:18 PM

OK, what is the meaning of 'Rivendell' and give three other names it has in Tolkien's works?

Eruanna · 03-31-2003, 03:34 PM

The only other name that I know is Imladris which means "Deep Dale of the Cleft"...I'm very interested in the other names! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Beren87 · 03-31-2003, 04:38 PM

Karningul- Westron
Imladris- Sindarin

There are two other names. Kudus to whoever can find the third, as I've been so far unsuccesful.

Lyra Greenleaf · 04-02-2003, 12:47 PM

Think title, rather than actual name. I was being mean...

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-04-2003, 12:43 PM

the Last Homely House?

Beren87 · 04-04-2003, 10:32 PM

That had better not be the answer, because the Last Homely House is actually a house in Rivendell, it's not referring to the actual stronghold.

Lyra Greenleaf · 04-05-2003, 10:29 AM

In that case I take it the House of Elrond won't wash Beren? Sorry! It's your go anyway!

Beren87 · 04-05-2003, 01:22 PM

Well...it becomes difficult, and I see this is going to be an issue for Lindil and I's project.

The "House of Elrond" can't be said to be Rivendell anymore than Minas Tirith can be said to be the "House of Denothor". See where the problem arises?

So don't be sorry, it is rather complicated.

So who's turn is it?

Lyra Greenleaf · 04-06-2003, 10:30 AM

Well yours really beren, you got the only two real names!

I should have thought, because Rivendell really refers to the valley. That is what it means, after all!

Beren87 · 04-06-2003, 12:10 PM

The Alphabet of Fëanor included what two writing systems?

I'll give you a hint, they both begin with "T".

Eruanna · 04-06-2003, 02:15 PM

There is the Tengwar, a system of 24 primary letters. There are also the Tehtar, the signs placed above vowels to express their sounds. Or is there something else, like another name for the Cirth (Runes) that begins with T ?

(I love these questions....especially if I have to hit the books [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] )

Lord Elessar · 04-06-2003, 02:22 PM

From archaic English riven dell, meaning a deeply cut valley

As said before Imladris and Karningul
are two other names for Rivendell, the third name remains to be a mystery to me! the house of Elrond,The last homely house and the first homely house are probably incorrect ...

cheers for anyone who can find the third!!!

Beren87 · 04-06-2003, 02:34 PM

Your a wee bit late Lord Ellesar. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Read the above posts.

Eruanna, that is exactly what I was looking for! I didn't expect anyone to get the Tehtar that fast.

Eruanna · 04-06-2003, 04:37 PM

Well, I did have to look it up. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Here's another question:

What was the name of the place where Elwë and Melian met?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-06-2003, 05:38 PM

Nan Emloth

Eruanna · 04-06-2003, 06:01 PM

Correct! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] (Nan Elmoth)

[ April 06, 2003: Message edited by: Eruanna ]

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-06-2003, 06:08 PM

What was the (overall) name given to the Teleri that never went to Aman, and what were the three main groups?

alquadae · 04-07-2003, 03:52 AM

Umanyar
Sindar, Nandor, Laiquendi ?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-07-2003, 12:34 PM

Lovely... your turn [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

alquadae · 04-07-2003, 06:44 PM

Thank you!
Who was Rochallor?

Beren87 · 04-07-2003, 06:47 PM

Ha! I actually remember this one, it was the steed of Fingolfin.

alquadae · 04-07-2003, 07:46 PM

Well done, carry on!

Beren87 · 04-13-2003, 07:00 PM

What was one of the main reasons Sindarin was used for everday language in Beleriand?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-13-2003, 08:07 PM

Hm, I can think of two:

Thingol didn't allow his people to speak Quenya, or have it spoken in Doriath, because of the Kinslaying at Alqualonde.

Also, because Sindarin was easier for the Noldor to pick up than Quenya was for the Sindar.

Beren87 · 04-13-2003, 08:08 PM

The second one was more of an opinion for some than anything else, but the first one was what I was looking for.

Your go Sophia!

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-26-2003, 01:38 PM

I am an evil thread abandoner! (I just found about four... ) many apologies to all...

Next question:

When Feanor abandoned the houses of Fingolfin and Finarfin before he burned the Teleri ships, who did Maedhros mention by name as deserving to come next?

Sophia

Eruanna · 04-27-2003, 09:25 AM

Maedhros said that Fingon the Valiant should come next.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-27-2003, 07:51 PM

Yes indeedy [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Sophia

Eruanna · 04-28-2003, 09:13 AM

Thanks [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Who or what caused "The Valar to leave their works and the birds of Valinor their mirth..." ?

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

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-28-2003, 10:29 AM

Was it perhaps the mingling of the lights? (I didn't look this up, it's just a hunch) Argh, no, I think it was Melian singing... (another hunch)

Sophia

[ April 28, 2003: Message edited by: Sophia the Thunder Mistress ]

03-23-2003, 02:37 PM	#81
elven maiden Earwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A world that never was and never will be Posts: 1,300	who was Saeros?? i know easy but __________________ We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot, Drink up me hearties, Yo Ho. the looniest site in the world!!!

03-23-2003, 02:38 PM	#82
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	Turin killed him, he also lived in Doriath __________________ “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

03-23-2003, 02:39 PM	#83
elven maiden Earwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A world that never was and never will be Posts: 1,300	and he was akin to Dearon. good job [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot, Drink up me hearties, Yo Ho. the looniest site in the world!!!

03-23-2003, 02:49 PM	#84
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	What was the longest Elven 'month'? __________________ “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

03-26-2003, 02:05 PM	#85
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	C'mon there's two to choose from! __________________ “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

03-26-2003, 06:11 PM	#86
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Okay, according to my books we can have Lairë or Hrívë as each had 72 days. The other Elvish months had 54 days. __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

03-30-2003, 11:29 AM	#87
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	yes, your go eruanna! __________________ “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

03-30-2003, 01:46 PM	#88
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Thanks [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Here's my question: To whom is the lay "Narn i Hîn Húrin" ascribed? ( Hint: he was not an Elf, but lived among them in the days of Eärendil) __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

03-30-2003, 02:22 PM	#89
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	Dirhavel? __________________ “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

03-30-2003, 04:55 PM	#90
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	You are correct Lyra...Well done.....your turn. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

03-31-2003, 12:18 PM	#91
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	OK, what is the meaning of 'Rivendell' and give three other names it has in Tolkien's works? __________________ “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

03-31-2003, 03:34 PM	#92
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	The only other name that I know is Imladris which means "Deep Dale of the Cleft"...I'm very interested in the other names! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

03-31-2003, 04:38 PM	#93
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	Karningul- Westron Imladris- Sindarin There are two other names. Kudus to whoever can find the third, as I've been so far unsuccesful.

04-02-2003, 12:47 PM	#94
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	Think title, rather than actual name. I was being mean... __________________ “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

04-04-2003, 12:43 PM	#95
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	the Last Homely House? __________________ 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!

04-04-2003, 10:32 PM	#96
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	That had better not be the answer, because the Last Homely House is actually a house in Rivendell, it's not referring to the actual stronghold.

04-05-2003, 10:29 AM	#97
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	In that case I take it the House of Elrond won't wash Beren? Sorry! It's your go anyway! __________________ “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

04-05-2003, 01:22 PM	#98
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	Well...it becomes difficult, and I see this is going to be an issue for Lindil and I's project. The "House of Elrond" can't be said to be Rivendell anymore than Minas Tirith can be said to be the "House of Denothor". See where the problem arises? So don't be sorry, it is rather complicated. So who's turn is it?

04-06-2003, 10:30 AM	#99
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	Well yours really beren, you got the only two real names! I should have thought, because Rivendell really refers to the valley. That is what it means, after all! __________________ “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

04-06-2003, 12:10 PM	#100
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	The Alphabet of Fëanor included what two writing systems? I'll give you a hint, they both begin with "T".

04-06-2003, 02:15 PM	#101
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	There is the Tengwar, a system of 24 primary letters. There are also the Tehtar, the signs placed above vowels to express their sounds. Or is there something else, like another name for the Cirth (Runes) that begins with T ? (I love these questions....especially if I have to hit the books [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ) __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

04-06-2003, 02:22 PM	#102
Lord Elessar Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Holland Posts: 11	From archaic English riven dell, meaning a deeply cut valley As said before Imladris and Karningul are two other names for Rivendell, the third name remains to be a mystery to me! the house of Elrond,The last homely house and the first homely house are probably incorrect ... cheers for anyone who can find the third!!! __________________ "One day our paths will lead us there, and the Tower Guards shall take up the call - The Lords of Gondor have returned"

04-06-2003, 02:34 PM	#103
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	Your a wee bit late Lord Ellesar. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Read the above posts. Eruanna, that is exactly what I was looking for! I didn't expect anyone to get the Tehtar that fast.

04-06-2003, 04:37 PM	#104
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Well, I did have to look it up. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Here's another question: What was the name of the place where Elwë and Melian met? __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

04-06-2003, 05:38 PM	#105
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Nan Emloth __________________ 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!

04-06-2003, 06:01 PM	#106
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Correct! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] (Nan Elmoth) [ April 06, 2003: Message edited by: Eruanna ] __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

04-06-2003, 06:08 PM	#107
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	What was the (overall) name given to the Teleri that never went to Aman, and what were the three main groups? __________________ 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!

04-07-2003, 03:52 AM	#108
alquadae Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mithlond Posts: 154	Umanyar Sindar, Nandor, Laiquendi ? __________________ Keeper of St. Elmos Fire

04-07-2003, 12:34 PM	#109
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Lovely... your turn [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ 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!

04-07-2003, 06:44 PM	#110
alquadae Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mithlond Posts: 154	Thank you! Who was Rochallor? __________________ Keeper of St. Elmos Fire

04-07-2003, 06:47 PM	#111
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	Ha! I actually remember this one, it was the steed of Fingolfin.

04-07-2003, 07:46 PM	#112
alquadae Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mithlond Posts: 154	Well done, carry on! __________________ Keeper of St. Elmos Fire

04-13-2003, 07:00 PM	#113
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	What was one of the main reasons Sindarin was used for everday language in Beleriand?

04-13-2003, 08:07 PM	#114
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Hm, I can think of two: Thingol didn't allow his people to speak Quenya, or have it spoken in Doriath, because of the Kinslaying at Alqualonde. Also, because Sindarin was easier for the Noldor to pick up than Quenya was for the Sindar. __________________ 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!

04-13-2003, 08:08 PM	#115
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,241	The second one was more of an opinion for some than anything else, but the first one was what I was looking for. Your go Sophia!