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Old 03-30-2012, 11:10 AM   #321
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This is an awesome riddle (if my guess is correct - otherwise I don't like it at all )



13 dwarves + 1 burglar + 1 istari = 15
They are "collars" in the colloquial sense of the word - i.e. someone who has been caught.
Not earthly bound refers to their liberation at the talons of the eagles
The golden crown (and this part I'm not so sure of) refers to the moon that is illuminating the whole scene

Seriously KK - this is a brilliant little riddle - I laughed out loud when the answer came to me. Kudos my friend! I wish I could come up with gems like this! Of course, if I'm wrong, I'm taking back this whole last paragraph.
Well, dang. Your riddle is better than mine! I should change the wording "gold crown" to "silver crown", and there you would have it.

As it is, you need to keep seeking the solution.

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Old 03-30-2012, 11:20 AM   #322
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Yes - those are the best kind! Much more fun than one that is solved right away. But man - it's so hard to write these really good ones! I commend you for it!
Difficult yes, but I really enjoy the word play, and writing riddles allows me to be creative which is good for my brain. Thank you, for the commendation, as it inspires me to continue to improve in this forum.
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Old 04-27-2012, 11:36 PM   #323
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Exactly! That was a good riddle. Had y'all stumped for over a month!

Here's an easier one...

Fifteen collars under a golden crown.
Of the earth yet not earthly bound.
Easier you say - but I just can't come up with this one either. Since it's not Thorin & Co up the tree.

Maybe my mind just doesn't work these out so well any more...
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In honor of a certain birthday, anyone care to crack a riddle...
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