Riddling. - Page 2

Elf Girl · 03-26-2002, 05:59 PM

Um. I'm no good at riddling, but I'll try.

A clear, bright star where stars are none,
From the land of light down into night
Shining true to guide the two.

Ok. Pretty easy. But it's the best I could do.

Khadrane · 03-26-2002, 06:30 PM

Er... Phial of Galadriel?

Nibs · 03-26-2002, 06:36 PM

I reckon so, too.

I'll reiterate mine and add another:

Out from the West
Predecessor blest
A fair pale glow
No kin to show
The heirloom of ancestry
Now shines inconsistently

Passed from race to race
Cohort of evil it did face
As red as fire it did appear
Now it's gone, far west of here

They're both fairly tough, but you can do it! Come on, or else I'll do more.

Tanoliel · 03-26-2002, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nibs
I reckon so, too.

I'll reiterate mine and add another:

Out from the West
Predecessor blest
A fair pale glow
No kin to show
The heirloom of ancestry
Now shines inconsistently

Passed from race to race
Cohort of evil it did face
As red as fire it did appear
Now it's gone, far west of here

They're both fairly tough, but you can do it! Come on, or else I'll do more.

Yeah, those are tough...the first one, is that referring to a character from the books?
And the second one...is that the ring of fire (the one Gandalf had, I can't keep the 3 straight--Narya, perhaps?)?
-tano

Tanoliel · 03-26-2002, 10:37 PM

Oh, is that first one Aragorn, Nibs?

and by the way, for F.B.-B. (I think you posted this one), Arwen gave the elfstone to Galadriel to give to Aragorn if he passed through Lorien. (It came from Galadriel to her daughter Celebrion to her daughter Arwen, back--temporarily--to Galadriel, who then gave it to Aragorn in token of Arwen's love.)
-tano

Starr Polish · 03-26-2002, 10:38 PM

Narsil/Anduril, Nibs, for the first?

Nibs · 03-26-2002, 10:51 PM

Good going on the second one, Tanoliel! Right on! However, the first remains. Aragorn and Narsil are not correct. Let me give you a hint: for the last two verses, think Silmarillion. I said this was a toughie, if that is how you spell that word.

Tanoliel · 03-26-2002, 10:55 PM

Hey, that's not fair! I haven't finished the Sil yet!

What part of it? *sigh* Oh well. At least I got Narya right.
-tano

Starr Polish · 03-26-2002, 10:59 PM

A Silmaril?

Tanoliel · 03-26-2002, 11:02 PM

Oooh, that was a good one, Starr. Is it, Nibs?
-tano

Nibs · 03-26-2002, 11:23 PM

Nope. Sorry. Closer, though.

F.B.-B. · 03-27-2002, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nazgûl Queen
*hits herself on the head*

Of course! How could I be so stupid?
The answer is, of course the Nazgul!!!

And is it the Dark Realm of Angmar? I know it belongs to the With King...

And Lothlorien is in New Zealand.... but its probably in Britain...

Hullo! I am sorry I could not reply earlier. Other things come up ... not to mention that I have a computer slower than an ent with rootrot.

Nazgul, yes! Angmar, well, no, but you practically have the answer in your sentence! The Witch Realm of Angmar. And since few people have studied the maps to the degree that is needed to see the answer to the last, no one is likely to get it. Lothlorien is where northern Germany is now. An interesting congruence is the Elbe/Elf River where the Silverlode was.

Another riddle ... hmm...

Dreams, visions while you search
Rooted past, lofty perch.
Where am I to thine eye?

Winter passes unpassed.
Call unto them at last.
Where now then, my young friend?

Bleached stones and lightened self.
Elf, yes, and yet not elf.
Who am I to thine eye?

In my hand, in my heart,
In the wood, given art.
Mastery: what does it be?

There is a seperate answer for each section, but they all link together.

Have fun!

BeardofPants · 03-27-2002, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by F.B.-B.
Oh, dear. I think I just gave away a key to many riddles I could have written. I'll have to think of something else now!

My mind is not being cooperative about writing riddles, so I will do trivia:

1. What two characters had a quarrel over who the fairest maiden who lived was? For extra credit, what did each threaten the other with?

2. Name three names each which Aragorn and Gandalf were known by, and for extra credit, list their meanings.

3. What day each year according to the modern calendar would you celebrate the anniversary of the fall of Sauron? (Hint: January 1st corresponds to Mersday, Afteryule 12th.)

BeardofPants · 03-27-2002, 01:40 AM

Whoops, pushed button at the wrong time!

Up to your old tricks, F.B.-B?

F.B.-B. · 03-27-2002, 01:43 AM

Beardydil! It is good to see you here. But what do you mean by quoting me and saying nothing? Haha. Have you tried a song yet? You should ... Maybe we could collaborate.
Anyway, I hope to see more posts from you soon, my friend.

(P.S. Could you please explain your signature? It has me baffled.)

Menelvagor · 03-27-2002, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by F.B.-B.

Dreams, visions while you search
Rooted past, lofty perch.
Where am I to thine eye?

Winter passes unpassed.
Call unto them at last.
Where now then, my young friend?

Bleached stones and lightened self.
Elf, yes, and yet not elf.
Who am I to thine eye?

In my hand, in my heart,
In the wood, given art.
Mastery: what does it be?

There is a seperate answer for each section, but they all link together.

Have fun!

Is the first one Lorien and the second Moria?

Nibs first riddle: *sheepishly* your sure it's not Anduril?

F.B.-B. · 03-27-2002, 01:48 AM

Yes, back up to my old tricks is saying the least, i dil! Come, have a go at my newest riddle. You were my best guesser on the last MB. Come on. Try! And post a few yourself!

Menelvagor · 03-27-2002, 01:50 AM

Wait! Nibs's riddle: Whichever elven ring Galadriel had, I forgot which one it was... er, the Ring of Adamant, that's frustrating I can't remember he name...

F.B.-B. · 03-27-2002, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Menelvagor

Is the first one Lorien and the second Moria?

Nibs first riddle: *sheepishly* your sure it's not Anduril?

Lorien, no. Moria, yes! I didn't think it was that clear. You must be a good guesser.

Elf Girl · 03-27-2002, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Khadrane
Er... Phial of Galadriel?

Right.

03-26-2002, 05:59 PM	#21
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	Um. I'm no good at riddling, but I'll try. A clear, bright star where stars are none, From the land of light down into night Shining true to guide the two. Ok. Pretty easy. But it's the best I could do. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

03-26-2002, 06:30 PM	#22
Khadrane Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Middle Earth (I wish) Posts: 670	Er... Phial of Galadriel? __________________ Few know whither their road will take them till they come to its end. -Legolas FRODO LIVES! ABORTION IS HOMICIDE

03-26-2002, 06:36 PM	#23
Nibs Head Hollara Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 751	I reckon so, too. I'll reiterate mine and add another: Out from the West Predecessor blest A fair pale glow No kin to show The heirloom of ancestry Now shines inconsistently Passed from race to race Cohort of evil it did face As red as fire it did appear Now it's gone, far west of here They're both fairly tough, but you can do it! Come on, or else I'll do more. __________________ "People used to ring up and say 'Don't quit your day job' or 'sell your synth', but the joke's on them: we were fired and the synth is broken!" -John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants Ever heard of Mormons? I'm one. Click here to know more about us.

03-26-2002, 10:37 PM	#25
Tanoliel Eccentric Chocolate Crow Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Emerald City--Seattle, WA Posts: 1,861	Oh, is that first one Aragorn, Nibs? and by the way, for F.B.-B. (I think you posted this one), Arwen gave the elfstone to Galadriel to give to Aragorn if he passed through Lorien. (It came from Galadriel to her daughter Celebrion to her daughter Arwen, back--temporarily--to Galadriel, who then gave it to Aragorn in token of Arwen's love.) -tano __________________ Wisdom for Short Attention Spans...Ozy and Millie. It rocks. Food Of The Gods: 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione Feed Me.... Another Online Dwelling Place... "All right, I confess. It is my intention to comandeer a ship, pick up a crew in Tortuga, to rape, pillage, plunder and otherwise pilfer my weasely black guts out." -Captain Jack Sparrow "The trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify." -Amelia Peabody Emerson "Most people obey the orders of someone who is pointing a gun at their head." -A.P. Emerson

03-26-2002, 10:38 PM	#26
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	Narsil/Anduril, Nibs, for the first? __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

03-26-2002, 10:51 PM	#27
Nibs Head Hollara Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 751	Good going on the second one, Tanoliel! Right on! However, the first remains. Aragorn and Narsil are not correct. Let me give you a hint: for the last two verses, think Silmarillion. I said this was a toughie, if that is how you spell that word. __________________ "People used to ring up and say 'Don't quit your day job' or 'sell your synth', but the joke's on them: we were fired and the synth is broken!" -John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants Ever heard of Mormons? I'm one. Click here to know more about us.

03-26-2002, 10:55 PM	#28
Tanoliel Eccentric Chocolate Crow Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Emerald City--Seattle, WA Posts: 1,861	Hey, that's not fair! I haven't finished the Sil yet! What part of it? sigh Oh well. At least I got Narya right. -tano __________________ Wisdom for Short Attention Spans...Ozy and Millie. It rocks. Food Of The Gods: 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione Feed Me.... Another Online Dwelling Place... "All right, I confess. It is my intention to comandeer a ship, pick up a crew in Tortuga, to rape, pillage, plunder and otherwise pilfer my weasely black guts out." -Captain Jack Sparrow "The trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify." -Amelia Peabody Emerson "Most people obey the orders of someone who is pointing a gun at their head." -A.P. Emerson

03-26-2002, 10:59 PM	#29
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	A Silmaril? __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

03-26-2002, 11:02 PM	#30
Tanoliel Eccentric Chocolate Crow Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Emerald City--Seattle, WA Posts: 1,861	Oooh, that was a good one, Starr. Is it, Nibs? -tano __________________ Wisdom for Short Attention Spans...Ozy and Millie. It rocks. Food Of The Gods: 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione Feed Me.... Another Online Dwelling Place... "All right, I confess. It is my intention to comandeer a ship, pick up a crew in Tortuga, to rape, pillage, plunder and otherwise pilfer my weasely black guts out." -Captain Jack Sparrow "The trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify." -Amelia Peabody Emerson "Most people obey the orders of someone who is pointing a gun at their head." -A.P. Emerson

03-26-2002, 11:23 PM	#31
Nibs Head Hollara Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 751	Nope. Sorry. Closer, though. __________________ "People used to ring up and say 'Don't quit your day job' or 'sell your synth', but the joke's on them: we were fired and the synth is broken!" -John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants Ever heard of Mormons? I'm one. Click here to know more about us.

03-27-2002, 01:40 AM	#34
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Whoops, pushed button at the wrong time! Up to your old tricks, F.B.-B? __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

03-27-2002, 01:43 AM	#35
F.B.-B. Enting Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Over the Hill, and under the Hill, and across the Water. From the lands of my birth, into the place beyond the Sundering Seas. Posts: 69	Beardydil! It is good to see you here. But what do you mean by quoting me and saying nothing? Haha. Have you tried a song yet? You should ... Maybe we could collaborate. Anyway, I hope to see more posts from you soon, my friend. (P.S. Could you please explain your signature? It has me baffled.) __________________ The Enigmatic F.B.-B. ~"Why, to think of it, we're in the same tale still! It's going on."~ Olalye i vanwa i lome, Olalye a manan mapaiauretul i aure. (Translated: Dream of the past by night, Dream of how you can grasp the future by day.) Greet each day with enthusiasm. You never know what tale you might be thrust into before nightfall ... Be sure you have enough courage stored up to endure once the quest has found you.

03-27-2002, 01:48 AM	#37
F.B.-B. Enting Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Over the Hill, and under the Hill, and across the Water. From the lands of my birth, into the place beyond the Sundering Seas. Posts: 69	Yes, back up to my old tricks is saying the least, i dil! Come, have a go at my newest riddle. You were my best guesser on the last MB. Come on. Try! And post a few yourself! __________________ The Enigmatic F.B.-B. ~"Why, to think of it, we're in the same tale still! It's going on."~ Olalye i vanwa i lome, Olalye a manan mapaiauretul i aure. (Translated: Dream of the past by night, Dream of how you can grasp the future by day.) Greet each day with enthusiasm. You never know what tale you might be thrust into before nightfall ... Be sure you have enough courage stored up to endure once the quest has found you.

03-27-2002, 01:50 AM	#38
Menelvagor Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: lurking on the edge of conversations Posts: 924	Wait! Nibs's riddle: Whichever elven ring Galadriel had, I forgot which one it was... er, the Ring of Adamant, that's frustrating I can't remember he name...

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