Riddling IV - Page 5

Keith K · 05-16-2010, 12:22 AM

A milestone am I, and I sit in the middle,
where three come together to create this riddle.

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Originally Posted by Wilhelm

The three-farthing stone. It is considered the center (middle) of the shire and represents the meeting point of the East, West and South Farthings.

That is absolutely one hundred percent correct! The three-farthing stone solves this riddle. Thank you, for answering so precisely. That is the proper way to do it. Well done, Wilhelm!

I do believe that all riddles have now been matched with their solutions. I will see about writing some more soon.

Anyone else feeling a bit creative? Have at it!

Wilhelm · 05-16-2010, 12:51 AM

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it should be noted that it was Thurin who first made that essential link to the true nature of the clues in the riddle

You are quite correct! A combination of exasperation and possible relief had obviously affected my memory. That riddle had become personal.

My apologies to Thurin for claiming credit for his insight.

Keith K · 05-16-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilhelm

You are quite correct! A combination of exasperation and possible relief had obviously affected my memory. That riddle had become personal.

My apologies to Thurin for claiming credit for his insight.

Actually, I just rechecked and found that the riddler's back that Thurin credited is likely to be Wilhelm! You were indeed the first to sUggest the proper context of the words " End of my range". It is fitting that you finished it off by providing the solution. Kudos!

Wilhelm · 05-16-2010, 12:05 PM

Eek! You're right it was me in my Hornburg guess.

Quote:

the Hornburg is located at the end of the White Mountain Range

I must be getting old. I can't even remember what I said.

Keith K · 05-16-2010, 03:59 PM

A New Riddle:

Twelve that walk the earth unshod.

Three whose job to to stay on guard.

Six to see my lands stay free.

Can you tell me who they be?

Even though they're not my race.

They fearlessly protect my place.

To answer correctly you must interpret each line that has a number. The key number that will help solve everything is "three".

Good luck, riddlers!

Wilhelm · 05-16-2010, 11:09 PM

Here's a quick one. Hopefully a bit tougher than my previous efforts...

Cold as ice
Seven times not so nice

Keith K · 05-17-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilhelm

Here's a quick one. Hopefully a bit tougher than my previous efforts...

Cold as ice
Seven times not so nice

It's tough, alright. I can't put my finger on anything right now.
So, what's cold as ice in Middle Earth?
barrow wights
nazgul
wind/weather
mountain waters
I can't think of any of these coming in sevens. Hmmm. Dunedain like to do stuff in sevens. Barrow wights aren't very nice. Some Dunedain are Barrow Wights, so the answer must be Barrow wights.

I dunno.

Next!!

EllethValatari · 05-17-2010, 05:15 PM

A new one.

Once high upon White,
Clear roads in my sight,
but now covered skies
Weltschmerz clouds my eyes,
This no one can revive,
I must go to die.

CAB · 05-17-2010, 05:22 PM

Glad to see that the "Horn" riddle was solved. That was a tough one!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilhelm

Cold as ice
Seven times not so nice

Ringil? It glittered like ice and (in Fingolfin's hands) wounded Morgoth seven times.

Wilhelm · 05-17-2010, 05:53 PM

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Ringil? It glittered like ice and (in Fingolfin's hands) wounded Morgoth seven times.

And so much for a tougher riddle. Ringil is correct!

Wilhelm · 05-17-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith K

A New Riddle:

Twelve that walk the earth unshod.

Three whose job to to stay on guard.

Six to see my lands stay free.

Can you tell me who they be?

Even though they're not my race.

They fearlessly protect my place.

To answer correctly you must interpret each line that has a number. The key number that will help solve everything is "three".

Good luck, riddlers!

I'm thinking 3 horses. Between them they would have 12 feet and 6 eyes. I just can't figure out how or where it applies. It would work for other critters as well but, I'm still not getting anywhere.

As I'm writing this I'm remembering that Farmer Maggot had 3 dogs who protected his crops... Fang, Grip and Wolf!

12 legs and 6 eyes belonging to the 3 dogs that protect the Maggot farm is my guess.

Keith K · 05-17-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EllethValatari

A new one.

Once high upon White,
Clear roads in my sight,
but now covered skies
Weltschmerz clouds my eyes,
This no one can revive,
I must go to die.

Arwen? She was Queen in the White Tower. And as a mortal she felt the world-weariness and died.

Keith K · 05-17-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilhelm

I'm thinking 3 horses. Between them they would have 12 feet and 6 eyes. I just can't figure out how or where it applies. It would work for other critters as well but, I'm still not getting anywhere.

As I'm writing this I'm remembering that Farmer Maggot had 3 dogs who protected his crops... Fang, Grip and Wolf!

12 legs and 6 eyes belonging to the 3 dogs that protect the Maggot farm is my guess.

Noodles! Ninnyhammers! I was hoping to keep y'all busier with that one! Fang, Grip, & Wolf is correct. Well done, Wilhelm!

Wilhelm · 05-17-2010, 10:15 PM

Hey Keith,

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Originally Posted by Keith K

Noodles! Ninnyhammers! I was hoping to keep y'all busier with that one! Fang, Grip, & Wolf is correct. Well done, Wilhelm!

Don't kid yourself it's an AWESOME riddle (well written too)

I could see that riddle taking a month of Sundays to solve - Solving it on the first attempt must be a Karma thing after how you kept us all agonizing over the Methedras riddle.

Cheers

Wil

Wilhelm · 05-17-2010, 10:30 PM

First an Exporter
Then a Traitor
A leader too...
Tricked he was
And finally murdered

Who is he?

The explanation of the answer is an important part of solving this one.

EllethValatari · 05-18-2010, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith K

Arwen? She was Queen in the White Tower. And as a mortal she felt the world-weariness and died.

Not exactly. First, weltschmerz can also refer to a sadness from the real world's dissimilarity to an ideal world. Also: while Arwen did die eventually, the riddle suggests a readiness to die:

I must go to die.

CAB · 05-18-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EllethValatari

A new one.

Once high upon White,
Clear roads in my sight,
but now covered skies
Weltschmerz clouds my eyes,
This no one can revive,
I must go to die.

This sounds a lot like Eowyn to me.

CAB · 05-18-2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilhelm

First an Exporter
Then a Traitor
A leader too...
Tricked he was
And finally murdered

Who is he?

The explanation of the answer is an important part of solving this one.

Lotho sold pipe weed to people outside the Shire...
He helped Saruman's people take over the Shire...
He ruled the Shire as "Chief"...
Upon Saruman's arrival in the Shire, he took Lotho's authority from him and had him held prisoner in Bag End until...
He was killed by Grima Wormtongue

Wilhelm · 05-18-2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thurin

Lotho sold pipe weed to people outside the Shire...
He helped Saruman's people take over the Shire...
He ruled the Shire as "Chief"...
Upon Saruman's arrival in the Shire, he took Lotho's authority from him and had him held prisoner in Bag End until...
He was killed by Grima Wormtongue

Your answer flows better than my riddle!

And of course is correct!

EllethValatari · 05-18-2010, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thurin

This sounds a lot like Eowyn to me.

No, and for the same reason as Keith K's guess. The riddle suggests a readiness to die, but not necessarily for a good reason.

05-16-2010, 03:59 PM	#85
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	A New Riddle: Twelve that walk the earth unshod. Three whose job to to stay on guard. Six to see my lands stay free. Can you tell me who they be? Even though they're not my race. They fearlessly protect my place. To answer correctly you must interpret each line that has a number. The key number that will help solve everything is "three". Good luck, riddlers! Last edited by Keith K : 05-16-2010 at 05:01 PM.

05-16-2010, 11:09 PM	#86
Wilhelm Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Area 51 Posts: 116	Here's a quick one. Hopefully a bit tougher than my previous efforts... Cold as ice Seven times not so nice __________________ Stand, Men of the West! Stand and wait! This is the hour of doom.

05-17-2010, 05:15 PM	#88
EllethValatari Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United States Posts: 401	A new one. Once high upon White, Clear roads in my sight, but now covered skies Weltschmerz clouds my eyes, This no one can revive, I must go to die. __________________ Elleth Valatari "We have come from God, and inevitably the myths woven by us, though they contain error, will also reflect a splintered fragment of the true light, the eternal truth that is with God. Our myths may be misguided, but they steer however shakily towards the true harbour, while materialistic 'progress' leads only to a yawning abyss and the Iron Crown of the power of evil." — J.R.R. Tolkien

05-17-2010, 10:30 PM	#95
Wilhelm Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Area 51 Posts: 116	First an Exporter Then a Traitor A leader too... Tricked he was And finally murdered Who is he? The explanation of the answer is an important part of solving this one. __________________ Stand, Men of the West! Stand and wait! This is the hour of doom.

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