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The Perky Ent · 03-14-2004, 09:42 PM

O is for Overlithe, the Hobbit leap day!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 03-14-2004, 09:51 PM

P

Pelendur, grandfather of Mardil the Steward, who introduced the Revised Calendar.

A nice stretch...

The Perky Ent · 03-14-2004, 10:07 PM

Q is for Quellë, the Quenya word for Autumn!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 03-14-2004, 10:14 PM

Ringarë, the last month in the calendars of the Men of Middle-earth.

Firefoot · 03-15-2004, 06:37 AM

S is for Shire-Reckoning, the dating system used in the Shire.

Evisse the Blue · 03-15-2004, 06:53 AM

T is for Tindómë which is Quenya for the twilight of dawn.

NightKnight · 03-15-2004, 10:46 AM

U is for Urimë, the eighth month in Gondor.

luthien-elvenprincess · 03-15-2004, 05:48 PM

V is for Valanya, Day-of-the-Valar. Last day (6th) in an Elvish week or 7th day in the King's Reckoning week.

Firefoot · 03-15-2004, 05:50 PM

W is for Wedmath, the 8th month of the Shire calendar.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 03-15-2004, 07:14 PM

The xtra-long Age of the Trees, which is far longer than the Age of the Sun, although very little of that time period is recorded.

NightKnight · 03-16-2004, 07:56 AM

Y is for Yavannië, the ninth month in Gondor.

Arvedui III · 03-16-2004, 07:34 PM

Z (otherwise known as how we can streach Ziragzilgil to fit the topic) is for Ziragzigil, which was created during an age, which is a measurment of time.

NightKnight · 03-17-2004, 12:38 AM

Hehe...new topic, anyone?

Quote:

Z (otherwise known as how we can streach Ziragzilgil to fit the topic)

So true.

Firefoot · 03-17-2004, 05:19 PM

How about places not in Middle-earth?

A is for Andunië, a haven and city in Númenor.

luthien-elvenprincess · 03-17-2004, 05:40 PM

B is for Bay of Eldanna, a western bay in Numenor.

Arestevana · 03-17-2004, 05:47 PM

C is for Cala-cirya, the ravine in the Blessed Realm lit by the two trees.

The Perky Ent · 03-17-2004, 07:15 PM

D is for Doriath, the forest kingdom of Thingol and greatest of the realms of the Sindar in Beleriand

Nilpaurion Felagund · 03-17-2004, 07:49 PM

Elenna-nóre, another name for Númenor, which means "the land named starwards."

Firefoot · 03-17-2004, 08:17 PM

F is for Forostar, the northern promontory of Númenor.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 03-17-2004, 08:26 PM

Gar Eglos, original Gnomish name of Tol Eressëa, in the Book of Lost Tales.

luthien-elvenprincess · 03-17-2004, 09:11 PM

H is for Halls of Mandos.

The Perky Ent · 03-17-2004, 09:28 PM

I is for Ivrin, the source of the river Narog!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 03-17-2004, 09:45 PM

The Jewels of Fëanor, which are no longer in Middle-earth.

OK, so sue me...

The Perky Ent · 03-17-2004, 09:49 PM

K is for King of Gondolin, which was a title of Turgon, as he was king of gondolin!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 03-17-2004, 10:10 PM

Lórien, Irmo's domain in Valinor.

luthien-elvenprincess · 03-17-2004, 10:14 PM

M Mittalmar, center province of Numenor

Thorongil · 03-18-2004, 12:04 AM

N for Nevrast, the place where Turgon lived when he came from Valinor. Also the place where Tuor met Ulmo.

Evisse the Blue · 03-18-2004, 01:17 AM

O is for the Outer Sea, which borders Valinor, Arda, and the Walls of Night

Nilpaurion Felagund · 03-18-2004, 02:37 AM

Pelóri, the Mountains of Defence, the mountain-fence of Aman, raised by the Valar against the evils of Melkor. The highest peak of the Pelóri was Taniquetil, on which were the mansions of Manwë and Varda.

The Perky Ent · 03-18-2004, 06:03 AM

Q is for Queen of the Stars, a title given to Varda.

Firefoot · 03-18-2004, 06:26 AM

R is for Rómenna, a haven in eastern Númenor.

NightKnight · 03-18-2004, 12:31 PM

S is for Sirnumen, a river in Valinor.

I would just like to point out that Beleriand was in ME as well.

The Perky Ent · 03-18-2004, 04:38 PM

T is for Taniquetil, said to be the tallest peak in the world, that stood among the Pelóri on the borders of Valino

EDIT: THIS IS MY 501TH POST!!!!

luthien-elvenprincess · 03-18-2004, 05:27 PM

U if for Undying Lands

Firefoot · 03-18-2004, 05:45 PM

V is for Valinor, the Undying Lands where the Elves go and the Valar live and...

The Perky Ent · 03-18-2004, 08:46 PM

W is for Westernesse, another name for Numenor!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 03-18-2004, 09:37 PM

...for the x-tra beautiful isle of Tol Eressëa!

piosenniel · 03-19-2004, 12:11 AM

Y

Yellow Mountains

Quote:

During the creation of Arda, the Blue Mountains were meant to line up directly with the Grey Mountains of the southlands, forming the western wall of Middle-earth, just like the Red Mountains (or Orocarni) and Yellow Mountains formed the eastern wall. ~*~ Wikipedia article on the Ered Luin

Firefoot · 03-19-2004, 06:27 AM

for Zamin, the lady who lived with Erendis in Númenor.

I didn't think Zirakzigil would work, being that it is in fact a place in Middle-earth.

NightKnight · 03-19-2004, 08:58 AM

New topic then...

What about things relating to dwarves?

A is for Aulë, the one the dwarves call Mahal.

03-14-2004, 09:42 PM	#321
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	O is for Overlithe, the Hobbit leap day! __________________ '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.'

03-14-2004, 09:51 PM	#322
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Perks, we cross-posted again! P Pelendur, grandfather of Mardil the Steward, who introduced the Revised Calendar. A nice stretch... __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

03-14-2004, 10:07 PM	#323
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Q is for Quellë, the Quenya word for Autumn! __________________ '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.'

03-14-2004, 10:14 PM	#324
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	R Ringarë, the last month in the calendars of the Men of Middle-earth. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

03-15-2004, 06:53 AM	#326
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	T is for Tindómë which is Quenya for the twilight of dawn. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

03-15-2004, 06:37 AM	#325
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	S is for Shire-Reckoning, the dating system used in the Shire.

03-15-2004, 10:46 AM	#327
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	U is for Urimë, the eighth month in Gondor. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-15-2004, 05:48 PM	#328
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,031	V is for Valanya, Day-of-the-Valar. Last day (6th) in an Elvish week or 7th day in the King's Reckoning week. __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

03-15-2004, 05:50 PM	#329
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	W is for Wedmath, the 8th month of the Shire calendar.

03-15-2004, 07:14 PM	#330
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	X The xtra-long Age of the Trees, which is far longer than the Age of the Sun, although very little of that time period is recorded. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

03-16-2004, 07:56 AM	#331
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Y is for Yavannië, the ninth month in Gondor. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-16-2004, 07:34 PM	#332
Arvedui III Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Rohan, with Carolina on my mind Posts: 629	Z (otherwise known as how we can streach Ziragzilgil to fit the topic) is for Ziragzigil, which was created during an age, which is a measurment of time. __________________ I have no idea what you just said, but I'm inspired!

03-17-2004, 05:19 PM	#334
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	How about places not in Middle-earth? A is for Andunië, a haven and city in Númenor.

03-17-2004, 05:40 PM	#335
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,031	B is for Bay of Eldanna, a western bay in Numenor. __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

03-17-2004, 05:47 PM	#336
Arestevana Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: West over water Posts: 486	C is for Cala-cirya, the ravine in the Blessed Realm lit by the two trees.

03-17-2004, 07:15 PM	#337
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	D is for Doriath, the forest kingdom of Thingol and greatest of the realms of the Sindar in Beleriand __________________ '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.'

03-17-2004, 07:49 PM	#338
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	E Elenna-nóre, another name for Númenor, which means "the land named starwards." __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

03-17-2004, 08:17 PM	#339
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	F is for Forostar, the northern promontory of Númenor.

03-17-2004, 08:26 PM	#340
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	G Gar Eglos, original Gnomish name of Tol Eressëa, in the Book of Lost Tales. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

03-17-2004, 09:11 PM	#341
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,031	H is for Halls of Mandos. __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

03-17-2004, 09:28 PM	#342
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	I is for Ivrin, the source of the river Narog! __________________ '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.'

03-17-2004, 09:45 PM	#343
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	J The Jewels of Fëanor, which are no longer in Middle-earth. OK, so sue me... __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

03-17-2004, 09:49 PM	#344
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	K is for King of Gondolin, which was a title of Turgon, as he was king of gondolin! __________________ '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.'

03-17-2004, 10:10 PM	#345
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	L Lórien, Irmo's domain in Valinor. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

03-17-2004, 10:14 PM	#346
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,031	M Mittalmar, center province of Numenor __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

03-18-2004, 12:04 AM	#347
Thorongil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Elvenpath Posts: 780	people have begun to stretch it again... N for Nevrast, the place where Turgon lived when he came from Valinor. Also the place where Tuor met Ulmo. __________________ 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

03-18-2004, 01:17 AM	#348
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	O is for the Outer Sea, which borders Valinor, Arda, and the Walls of Night __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

03-18-2004, 02:37 AM	#349
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	P Pelóri, the Mountains of Defence, the mountain-fence of Aman, raised by the Valar against the evils of Melkor. The highest peak of the Pelóri was Taniquetil, on which were the mansions of Manwë and Varda. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

03-18-2004, 06:03 AM	#350
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Q is for Queen of the Stars, a title given to Varda. __________________ '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.'

03-18-2004, 06:26 AM	#351
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	R is for Rómenna, a haven in eastern Númenor.

03-18-2004, 12:31 PM	#352
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	S is for Sirnumen, a river in Valinor. I would just like to point out that Beleriand was in ME as well. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-18-2004, 04:38 PM	#353
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	501th post! T is for Taniquetil, said to be the tallest peak in the world, that stood among the Pelóri on the borders of Valino *EDIT: THIS IS MY 501TH POST!!!!* __________________ '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.'

03-18-2004, 05:27 PM	#354
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,031	U if for Undying Lands __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

03-18-2004, 05:45 PM	#355
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	V is for Valinor, the Undying Lands where the Elves go and the Valar live and...

03-18-2004, 08:46 PM	#356
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	W is for Westernesse, another name for Numenor! __________________ '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.'