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Thorongil · 07-24-2004, 02:47 AM

Is it one who came back?

Evisse the Blue · 07-24-2004, 03:01 AM

Is it an enemy of the Enemy?

Fingolfin II · 07-24-2004, 04:08 AM

Is it a town in the Shire?

Firefoot · 07-24-2004, 04:52 AM

Does it have white horses?

paavo · 07-24-2004, 05:38 AM

is it something that people came to see from afar places, but not a single man has seen it?

Fingolfin II · 07-25-2004, 03:20 AM

Is it a steward of Gondor?

Gil-Galad · 07-25-2004, 11:06 AM

is it an elvish realm?

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-26-2004, 08:18 AM

Goodness, me. I go away for a couple of days and come back to face all these tricksy questions!

Oh well, I shall do my best ...

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Is it where they found the survivor?

It's not the Misty Mountains (I'm thinking of Celebrian, but you probably have something different in mind).

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is it no mine it is a tomb

It's not Moria.

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Is it one who came back?

Hmm, this one again. Well, this time it's not Melian (who returned to Aman following the death of Thingol).

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Is it an enemy of the Enemy?

It's not Meriadoc Brandybuck.

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Is it a town in the Shire?

It's not Michel Delving.

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Does it have white horses?

Gah! I was hoping not to have to see this question again. It's not Meduseld (white horse banners).

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is it something that people came to see from afar places, but not a single man has seen it?

It's not the Master-Stone (of the Palantiri).

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Is it a steward of Gondor?

It's not Mardil Voronwe.

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is it an elvish realm?

It's not Mithlond.

I have a horrible feeling that I am going to see some of those questions again. I also have a horrible feeling that I am just staving off the inevitable, and that I will be forced to reveal the next 2 or 3 letters very soon ...

Evisse the Blue · 07-26-2004, 08:46 AM

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I have a horrible feeling that I am going to see some of those questions again.

Hahaha! Yes:

Is it an enemy of the Enemy, that the Elves are glad to see?

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-26-2004, 09:32 AM

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Is it an enemy of the Enemy, that the Elves are glad to see?

Are you implying that Elves aren't glad to see Merry?

Evisse, you're not thinking of Mithrandir, are you? I gave him as the answer to an earlier question.

Assuming that you are not, who could it be? Malach Aradan? He spent a lot of time with Elves.

Well, it's not Malach Aradan.

The Perky Ent · 07-26-2004, 09:39 AM

Is it where they found the survivor?

Morsul the Dark · 07-26-2004, 10:11 AM

is it manwe?

Tuor of Gondolin · 07-26-2004, 10:15 AM

Is it a secondary river in Beleriand?

Firefoot · 07-26-2004, 10:33 AM

Does it have white horses?

Evisse the Blue · 07-26-2004, 11:14 AM

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Are you implying that Elves aren't glad to see Merry?

*LOL* No - far from it. But you have to admit they're not exactly beside themselves with delight when they meet him - or any hobbits, for that matter

But still I haven't found my answer. So:

Is it an enemy of the Enemy whom the Elves are glad to see?

Thorongil · 07-26-2004, 11:22 AM

Is it golden?

paavo · 07-26-2004, 11:26 AM

is it something that people came to see from afar places, but not a single man has seen it?

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-26-2004, 08:10 PM

You people and your pesky questions!

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Is it where they found the survivor?

It is not Minas Tirith (where Luthien and Huan found Beren).

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is it manwe?

Nope.

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Is it a secondary river in Beleriand?

It is not the Mindeb.

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Does it have white horses?

By Jove, I think that I may have got it at last!

It is not the Moon.

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Is it an enemy of the Enemy whom the Elves are glad to see?

Hopefully this one too. It is not Minastir.

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Is it golden?

It is not a Mallorn Tree.

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is it something that people came to see from afar places, but not a single man has seen it?

Ulp! I think that I am going to have to call you on this one, paavo.

What is your answer?

Morsul the Dark · 07-26-2004, 08:41 PM

is it the race doomed to die which according to Elrond is weak?

The Perky Ent · 07-26-2004, 09:40 PM

Hate to say it again, but it works

Is it where they found the survivor?

Fingolfin II · 07-27-2004, 01:52 AM

Is it a holy mountain that existed in Numenor?

Evisse the Blue · 07-27-2004, 02:00 AM

Hold yer horses!

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Originally Posted by Saucepan Man

It would be best of people hold off from asking questions until the asker has given the answer that they had in mind and the next letter has been given. Otherwise it tends to get somewhat confusing.

So we're supposed to wait until paavo answers his question and Saucepan gives the next letter. Afterwards, some of the questions we're asking now, may not even apply.

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-27-2004, 03:32 AM

Once paavo gives his answer, I will give the next letter. You can then decide whether your question still applies or whether you need to ask a different one.

It occurs to me that giving into questions in this way can be a good tactical move, as it may allow me to avoid having to try to answer questions which I know will come up again but for which I have no answer.

You know paavo, this really is a good game.

paavo · 07-27-2004, 03:40 AM

to tell you the truth saucepan man, you already answered to my question.

the word I was looking for was Mallorn. Not Mallorn generally but the Mallorn Sam got from galadriel and planted in the shire. I suppose no man ever saw since "big folk" were forbidden to enter inside the shire.

thanks.

I like this game too, I've been playing it with my family for years (although not ME related).

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-27-2004, 03:46 AM

Darn it! That means I have to answer Perky's question again.

OK, here we go:

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is it the race doomed to die which according to Elrond is weak?

It is not Men.

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Is it where they found the survivor?

It is not the Mound of the Elf-Maid (where Nienor was found).

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Is it a holy mountain that existed in Numenor?

It is not Meneltarma.

Keep 'em coming.

paavo · 07-27-2004, 03:50 AM

has he no fear?

Evisse the Blue · 07-27-2004, 03:57 AM

Is it an enemy of the Enemy which the Elves are glad to see?

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-27-2004, 04:08 AM

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has he no fear?

It is not Mandos (can't see him fearing much).

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Is it an enemy of the Enemy which the Elves are glad to see?

OK, Evisse, I yield.

What's your answer?

Evisse the Blue · 07-27-2004, 04:46 AM

My answer is Menelvagor - the constellation. It had a special significance to the Elves, who sang when it appeared in the sky - as it reminded them of the final battle. More than that, it's mentioned that he represents Turin, who will fight with Melkor at that final battle, so he's the enemy of the Enemy.

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-27-2004, 05:09 AM

Good one, Evisse.

OK, the next letter is 'A'.

Hopefully, that should make things a lot easier for me as well as you lot.

Evisse the Blue · 07-27-2004, 05:15 AM

Teacher of the skilled?

paavo · 07-27-2004, 05:28 AM

since the next letter is 'A' I can repeat my question! has he no fear?

Firefoot · 07-27-2004, 05:40 AM

Ah, you found me out at last.

Is it a yellow flower?

Morsul the Dark · 07-27-2004, 08:02 AM

im out except for this one

is it a charactor in a song sung by frodo at the prancing pony?

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-27-2004, 08:17 AM

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Teacher of the skilled?

It is not Mahtan.

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since the next letter is 'A' I can repeat my question! has he no fear?

Double Doh! OK, no books to hand, so I'm gonna say ... it's not the Master of Doom (as Turambar doesn't seem the sort to scare easily

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Ah, you found me out at last.

Is it a yellow flower?

Took some effort, though.

It's not Mallos.

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is it a charactor in a song sung by frodo at the prancing pony?

It's not the Man in the Moon.

Morsul the Dark · 07-27-2004, 08:19 AM

is it Sam's nickname when he gets the ring according to the chapter title

Firefoot · 07-27-2004, 08:28 AM

Is it a character who loved the Princess Shepherdess?

The Perky Ent · 07-27-2004, 10:02 AM

Is it the keeper of the slain?

paavo · 07-27-2004, 10:48 AM

has he no fear?

Evisse the Blue · 07-27-2004, 11:04 AM

Is it a place?

07-24-2004, 02:47 AM	#201
Thorongil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Elvenpath Posts: 780	Is it one who came back? __________________ To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. ~Sun Tzu Last edited by Thorongil; 07-24-2004 at 03:03 AM.

07-24-2004, 03:01 AM	#202
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Is it an enemy of the Enemy? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass. Last edited by Evisse the Blue; 07-24-2004 at 05:06 AM.

07-24-2004, 04:08 AM	#203
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	Is it a town in the Shire? __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

07-24-2004, 04:52 AM	#204
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Not quite... Does it have white horses?

07-24-2004, 05:38 AM	#205
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	is it something that people came to see from afar places, but not a single man has seen it? __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-25-2004, 03:20 AM	#206
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	Is it a steward of Gondor? __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

07-25-2004, 11:06 AM	#207
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	is it an elvish realm? __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

07-26-2004, 09:39 AM	#211
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Is it where they found the survivor? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-26-2004, 10:11 AM	#212
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	is it manwe? __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-26-2004, 10:15 AM	#213
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Is it a secondary river in Beleriand?

07-26-2004, 10:33 AM	#214
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	There can't be too many more answers to this question... Does it have white horses?

07-26-2004, 11:22 AM	#216
Thorongil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Elvenpath Posts: 780	Is it golden? __________________ To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. ~Sun Tzu

07-26-2004, 11:26 AM	#217
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	is it something that people came to see from afar places, but not a single man has seen it? __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-26-2004, 08:41 PM	#219
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	is it the race doomed to die which according to Elrond is weak? __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-26-2004, 09:40 PM	#220
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Hate to say it again, but it works Is it where they found the survivor? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-27-2004, 01:52 AM	#221
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	Is it a holy mountain that existed in Numenor? __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

07-27-2004, 03:32 AM	#223
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Evisse is right Once paavo gives his answer, I will give the next letter. You can then decide whether your question still applies or whether you need to ask a different one. It occurs to me that giving into questions in this way can be a good tactical move, as it may allow me to avoid having to try to answer questions which I know will come up again but for which I have no answer. You know paavo, this really is a good game. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

07-27-2004, 03:40 AM	#224
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	just my luck... to tell you the truth saucepan man, you already answered to my question. the word I was looking for was Mallorn. Not Mallorn generally but the Mallorn Sam got from galadriel and planted in the shire. I suppose no man ever saw since "big folk" were forbidden to enter inside the shire. thanks. I like this game too, I've been playing it with my family for years (although not ME related). __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-27-2004, 03:50 AM	#226
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	has he no fear? __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-27-2004, 03:57 AM	#227
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Is it an enemy of the Enemy which the Elves are glad to see? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-27-2004, 04:46 AM	#229
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	You put a brave stand, Sauce! :) My answer is Menelvagor - the constellation. It had a special significance to the Elves, who sang when it appeared in the sky - as it reminded them of the final battle. More than that, it's mentioned that he represents Turin, who will fight with Melkor at that final battle, so he's the enemy of the Enemy. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-27-2004, 05:09 AM	#230
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Doh! Good one, Evisse. OK, the next letter is 'A'. Hopefully, that should make things a lot easier for me as well as you lot. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

07-27-2004, 05:15 AM	#231
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Teacher of the skilled? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-27-2004, 05:28 AM	#232
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	yey! since the next letter is 'A' I can repeat my question! has he no fear? __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-27-2004, 05:40 AM	#233
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Ah, you found me out at last. Is it a yellow flower?

07-27-2004, 08:02 AM	#234
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	im out except for this one is it a charactor in a song sung by frodo at the prancing pony? __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-27-2004, 08:19 AM	#236
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	is it Sam's nickname when he gets the ring according to the chapter title __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-27-2004, 08:28 AM	#237
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Is it a character who loved the Princess Shepherdess?

07-27-2004, 10:02 AM	#238
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Is it the keeper of the slain? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-27-2004, 10:48 AM	#239
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	has he no fear? __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-27-2004, 11:04 AM	#240
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Is it a place? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.