The Topic Game

[Yavanna228]

Tilion.
Peace

[alquadae]

THE CROWD GOES WILD,HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SCREAMING FANS!!!! PANDEMONIUM IN THE STREETS,TOTAL CHAOS,LADIES AND GENTLEMEN I GIVE YOU
MARISKA GREENLEAF {unbridaled cheering}

[ September 11, 2003: Message edited by: alquadae ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Er, I hate to pour cold water on the celebrations, but aren't there two more questions to go yet? smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Yavanna228]

Yes, please? smilies/smile.gif
Peace

[alquadae]

Well lets see
Yavanna 228-2
Beren87-1
Turambar-2
mariska-4

The Seven Butterflys had two correct answers
so I gave one point to each Yavanna228 and Beren87
Mariska Greenleaf has 4 correct nobody can beat her.
Saucy a ruling please.

[ September 11, 2003: Message edited by: alquadae ]

[The Saucepan Man]

But Yavanna228 and Turambar can take it to a tie-break if either of them answer both of the remaining questions correctly.

In any event, it has been the practice in the past to ask all 10 questions even when a clear winner has emerged before the end (the final ones being for honour alone smilies/wink.gif ).

Which is to say I think that you should continue. smilies/smile.gif

[alquadae]

A thousand pardons please![first time host]
Yavanna 228-2
Beren 87-1
Mariska Greenleaf-4
Turambar-2
How many Palantir did Feanor create?

[Yavanna228]

Seven.
And you're quite alright, alquadae. As a matter of fact, you're doing a wonderfulissimo job! smilies/smile.gif
Peace

[alquadae]

Thank you Yavanna228

Yavanna228-3
beren87-1
Mariska greenleaf-4
Tambar-2

Ladies and gentelmen [que the crowd]
Mariska Greenleaf!!!!,take it away,Mariska.

[ September 13, 2003: Message edited by: alquadae ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Um, sorry to interupt again. But isn't there one more question left?

The number of points that you have awarded is 10, but you awarded a point each to Beren and Yavanna for the first question. So nine questions have been asked ...

[alquadae]

Thank you so very much!
What was the of name of the item that Orome cast arround the second highest peak in Valinor.

[Gil-Galad]

New topic!!!

Topic: a relation to Dragons

1. He who slayed this dragon, insulted the stunted, and was taught to be murdered by them

[Telchar]

I just gotta comment on the last one - sorry smilies/tongue.gif but....

alquadae:
Q: How many palantir(i) did Feanor create

Yavanna228:
A: Seven

... alquadae gives credit for a correct answer????

Well there has to be at least 8 stones, as the Master Stone is said to be in Avallónë...


Just sharing - T

[ October 30, 2003: Message edited by: Telchar ]

[Yavanna228]

Actually, Telchar, you're right to question that question. smilies/smile.gif After I answered it, alq wasn't sure whether or not to give me credit. Apparently alq chose to do so. But I do understand what you mean, and since there was somewhat of a conflict between the different passages that we used to arrive at the conclusion of the answers, I told alq to decide if she wanted to give me credit or not. So, if she decides to revoke that, it's perfectly fine. Thanks for keeping a tight reign on us, Telchar. smilies/smile.gif
Peace

[Gil-Galad]

Anyoen gonna try my question? its not that hard

[NightKnight]

That would be Fram, who slew Scatha.

[ October 31, 2003: Message edited by: NightKnight ]

[Gil-Galad]

yep!

NightKnight-1

2.the place where dragons Breed (after first age)

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

The Withered Heath, where the gerat worms bred.

[Gil-Galad]

Yep!

NightKnight-1
Gwaihir-1

3. Where most of the dwarven rings were

[Telchar]

4 was consumed by dragons
3 held by Sauron

[Gil-Galad]

yep!

NightKnght-1
Gwaihir-1
Telchar-1

4. Why were the dwarves "drafted" into the wars of Beleriand

[NightKnight]

Because they could withstand the fire of the dragons better than elves and men?

[Gil-Galad]

yep!

NightKnight-2
Gwahir-1
Telchar-1

5. What did Smaug think "Barrel-rider" meant?

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

That Bilbo had ridden a pony called 'Barrel', was his initial guess.

[Gil-Galad]

yep!

NightKnight-2
Gwaihir-2
Telchar-1

6. who was the lord of men that was killed by Smaug?

[Gil-Galad]

.... anyone?

[NightKnight]

Girion.

[Gil-Galad]

NightKnight-3
Gwaihir-2
Telchar-1

7. who was young when he burst out of the gates?

[Gil-Galad]

this is a easy one!

[NightKnight]

Thorin, son of Dain Ironfoot?

[Gil-Galad]

nope!

[Evisse the Blue]

Glaurung? He was not fully grown when he was first set loose, and that's why the Elves managed to defeat him.

[Gil-Galad]

NightKnight-3
Gwaihir-2
Telchar-1
Evisse-1

8. which "shining light" led the eagles onto the flying terror

[NightKnight]

The Silmaril, which was held by Eärendil.

[Gil-Galad]

NightKnight-4
Gwaihir-2
Telchar-1
Evisse-1

9. which "land" did smaug live in?

[Evisse the Blue]

Erebor.

[Gil-Galad]

nope

[Gil-Galad]

need a hint?

[NightKnight]

Dale? The Kingdom under the Mountain?

[Gil-Galad]

nope


Hint:ask me for a hint!

[Gil-Galad]

Hint:it was in the east of the mountians

[ November 18, 2003: Message edited by: Gil-Galad ]

[Estanesse]

Rhovanion

[Gil-Galad]

Hint:what did Thorin & co call it?

[Telchar]

Wilderland?

[Gil-Galad]

NightKnight-4
Gwaihir-2
Telchar-2
Evisse-1
10.Name all the dragons

[Telchar]

Glaurung, Ancalagon, Scata, Smaug is all I can come up with

[Gil-Galad]

right order too!
and its Scatha
but i'll give it to you
NightKnight-4
Gwaihir-2
Telchar-3
Evisse-1

this means it NightKnight's turn!!!

[Gil-Galad]

NightKnight!

[NightKnight]

Ok, here we go. The topic is maiar.

1. Name all the five istari.

[Salix]

Gandalf, Saruman, Pallando, Alatar, and Radagast.
Or if you would prefer alternate names: Curumo, Curunír, Sharkey; Incánus, Mithrandir, Olórin, Tharkûn; and Aiwendil.

[Gil-Galad]

smilies/eek.gif smilies/cool.gif smilies/eek.gif smilies/mad.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/evil.gif smilies/wink.gif smilies/eek.gif

[NightKnight]

Salix - 1

2. Who was the herald of Manwë?

[Telchar]

Eonwë

[NightKnight]

Salix - 1
Telchar - 1

3. Who was named Láthspell, by who, and what does it mean?

[The Laurenendorian]

Gandalf; Wormtongue; Ill-news.

[NightKnight]

Salix - 1
Telchar - 1
The Laurenendorian - 1

4. Who did Sauron serve in the beginning?

[Arestevana]

Was it Aulë?

[NightKnight]

Salix - 1
Telchar - 1
The Laurenendorian - 1
Arestevana - 1

5. Who was the handmaid of Varda?

[Arestevana]

Ilmarë

[NightKnight]

Salix - 1
Telchar - 1
The Laurenendorian - 1
Arestevana - 2

6. What does Incánus mean?

[Gil-Galad]

Incanus was the name the Haradrim gave too Gandalf

[Telchar]

6. What does Incánus mean?

It means North-spy!

[Gil-Galad]

NightKnight there?

[NightKnight]

Salix - 1
Telchar - 2
The Laurenendorian - 1
Arestevana - 2

7. What maia had the surname "the Cruel"?

[Gil-Galad]

Sauron? or Gothmog?

[Telchar]

Gorthaur - which is the name the Sindar in Beleriand used for Sauron

[NightKnight]

Sauron was what I was looking for.

Salix - 1
Telchar - 2
The Laurenendorian - 1
Arestevana - 2
Gil-Galad - 1

8. Who was called "Fool", and by who?

[Gil-Galad]

well Gandalf called pippin 'fool of a took"

[Elrond of Rivendell]

quote: "'Radagast the Brown!'laughed Saruman, and he no longer concealed his scorn. 'Radagast the Bird-Tamer! Radagast the Simple! Radagast the Fool! Yet he had just the wit to play the part that I set him.'" (Unfinished Tales, The Istari)
So it could be Saruman who calls Radagast the brown a fool.
Greetings,
EfR

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 3:49 PM December 22, 2003: Message edited by: Elrond of Rivendell ]

[Gil-Galad]

no offense, but wouldn't it be EoR, not EfR

[Elrond of Rivendell]

Great ... your point ... I didn't notice it although I have already made 10 times the same mistake. Hmm, anyway, I am not sure whether Elrond of Rivendell or from would be better (therefore probably the confusion smilies/biggrin.gif ) . So I am going to stick to both of them. smilies/cool.gif
Greetings,
EfR
What about my answer?
I would be my first point ever! smilies/wink.gif

[NightKnight]

You were right, so of course you get a point! smilies/biggrin.gif

Salix - 1
Telchar - 2
The Laurenendorian - 1
Arestevana - 2
Gil-Galad - 1
Elrond of Rivendell - 1

9. Who was Arien?

[Evisse the Blue]

the sun

[NightKnight]

Close, but not really.

[Mariska Greenleaf]

Arien is the Maia of the Sun.

[NightKnight]

Salix - 1
Telchar - 2
The Laurenendorian - 1
Arestevana - 2
Gil-Galad - 1
Elrond of Rivendell - 1
Mariska Greenleaf - 1

Last question:
10. Who was Ossë's wife?

[Gil-Galad]

Uinen!!!

[NightKnight]

Salix - 1
Telchar - 2
The Laurenendorian - 1
Arestevana - 2
Gil-Galad - 2
Elrond of Rivendell - 1
Mariska Greenleaf - 1

Hmm, all ten questions are answered, and we still don't have a clear winner. We need a separating question here, and only Telchar, Arestevana and Gil-Galad may answer:

11. What does "Ithryn Luin" mean?

[Gil-Galad]

something to do with the lamps maybe?

[Firefoot]

Is it okay if I join in even though this is a tie-breaker question? It's been awhile so I'll take a guess. "Blue Wizards."

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 7:53 PM January 07, 2004: Message edited by: Firefoot ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Firefoot, NightKnight specified that, as it was a tie-breaker, only those tied with the most points could answer.

Best ask another one, NightKnight. smilies/rolleyes.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 8:05 PM January 07, 2004: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[Firefoot]

Sorry, I didn't see that.

[NightKnight]

Easy mistake there, Firefoot.

Anyway, new question:
Who was chosen to steer the moon?

[Gil-Galad]

a maiar, tilion.. heh

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 5:30 PM January 08, 2004: Message edited by: Gil-Galad ]

[NightKnight]

WE HAVE A WINNER! *Drumroll...* Gil-Galad! And now, please continue with a new topic.

[Gil-Galad]

oh boy! i was rooting for Gil-Galad, i hope i get his autograph!! that guy is so cool!!!

~New Topic~:The Silmarillion

1. Who killed the Three C's?

[Elrond of Rivendell]

If you are talkng about Celegorm, Caranthir and Curufin, they were all slain in the attack of Doriath. It is said that Celegorm was slain in Menegroth by Dior himself, but I know nothing about Caranthir's and Curufin's deaths.
Greetings,
EfR

[Lindolirian]

Dior killed Caranthir, Celegorm, and Curufin.

[Lindolirian]

Off by mere seconds... smilies/mad.gif
Ah...But, Mr. Of Rivendell says he knows nothing of the other two... smilies/wink.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:23 PM January 09, 2004: Message edited by: Lindolirian ]

[Elrond of Rivendell]

*bump*

And: Hehe Mr. Lindolirian. smilies/smile.gif

[Gil-Galad]

Lind-1

2. Who marries there sibling?

[Elrond of Rivendell]

No one of the siblings of Celegorm, Caranthir and Curufin (i.e. Maedhros, Maglor, Amrod, Amras) was ever married!?

... No it can't be that ... smilies/biggrin.gif

[Gil-Galad]

Curufin did haev a son, so i assume he was married, but sorry no

[NightKnight]

Turin/Nienor.

[Gil-Galad]

Lind-1
NightKnight-1

3. who found the messenger of waters

[Elrond of Rivendell]

Voronwe meets Tuor after hs encounter with Ulmo?
Edit: nonsense smilies/smile.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:23 PM January 16, 2004: Message edited by: Elrond of Rivendell ]

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:24 PM January 16, 2004: Message edited by: Elrond of Rivendell ]

[Gil-Galad]

Lind-1
NightKnight-1
EoR-1

4. who betrayed for a love already had

[Elrond of Rivendell]

Maeglos betraying Gondolin?

[Gil-Galad]

Maeglin? no sorry

[Firefoot]

Gwindor betrayed Turin's real name to Finduilas?

[Gil-Galad]

nope sorry

[Elrond of Rivendell]

Would you provide a little hint, maybe? smilies/smile.gif

[Gil-Galad]

Hint: wasn't an elf

[NightKnight]

Gorlim?

[Firefoot]

Mim the Petty Dwarf?

[Gil-Galad]

Gorlim the unhappy is correct!

Lind-1
NightKnight-2
EoR-1

5. Name the "White Demon"

[Gil-Galad]

Hint: first three letters are LUN

[Gil-Galad]

New question

Lind-1
NightKnight-2
EoR-1

5.finder of the herald

[Gil-Galad]

come on people?! i gave you an easy question

[Lindolirian]

Wild guess: Tuor, who found Voronwë who was meant to be a herald to the Valar?

[Gil-Galad]

right on!!!

Lind-2
NightKnight-2
EoR-1

6. the betrayers walked unders whos banner

[Miriel]

Caranthir's? (Thinking of Ulfang and his sons.)

[Gil-Galad]

Can you explain that please?!?

[Miriel]

Well ... as I said, I was thinking of Ulfang and his sons Ulwarth, Ulfast and Uldor. They walked under Caranthir's banner to the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, but betrayed him and the other sons of Feanor by going suddenly to Morgoth and driving in upon the rear of the sons, and along with the band of evil men Uldor had summoned and kept hidden they scattered Maedhros' host.

[Gil-Galad]

just checking, yo ucould've meant Caranthir walked under Ulfangs banner...(the way you set up anwser)

Lind-2
NightKnight-2
EoR-1
Miriel-1

7. Name the two who fought aganest the evil with bright weapons

[Lindolirian]

Turgon who fought with the sword Glamdring which shone in the presence of Orcs, and Beren who fought the power of Carcharoth with the brilliance of the Silmaril.

[Gil-Galad]

nope! Hint: these 2 people fought together

[NightKnight]

Fought together? Would it be Tuor and Ecthelion?
But I would like Fingolfin there, and maybe Fingon?

[Gil-Galad]

nope!!!

[Lindolirian]

I don't think I quite get your "bright weapons" hint... Expound that a bit if this hunch isn't correct: Gwindor and Guilin?

[Gil-Galad]

Hint: shining in the darkness, slays all together

Hint: to far ahead in book, go to the back

[NightKnight]

The Sun and the Moon? Arien and Tilion?

[Gil-Galad]

woops i meant go fartehr in the book, your gueses are too early

[Gil-Galad]

BIG HINT: i'm one of them

[Lindolirian]

Gil-Galad and Elendil

I understand how Narsil, later known as the flame of the west could be a "bright weapon", but what about Aeglos, the snow point? That's what tripped me up... Anyway, your hint gave it away... :rolleyes:

[Gil-Galad]

and lind goes in the lead!

Lind-3
NightKnight-2
EoR-1
Miriel-1

8. who was weaker then the strong, but killed the strong ones fears

[Gil-Galad]

Hint: stay with the topic

[Tulkas the Mighty]

Hints perhaps? Its really confusing...:(

[Gil-Galad]

Hint: guy is evil

[Evisse the Blue]

Glaurung? his first time out, he was weaker than the strong Eldar. I can't work out the second part though.

[Gil-Galad]

nope

[Gil-Galad]

Hint: killed leaders

[NightKnight]

Gothmog?

[Gil-Galad]

Night Knight has it!

[Gil-Galad]

Lind-3
NightKnight-3
EoR-1
Miriel-1

9. Name the two "elven races" that allied together to the death

[Gil-Galad]

Hint: it was the first time these two races met

[Arvedui III]

Um...Sindar and the Teleri?

[Gil-Galad]

no....

[Firefoot]

The Sindar and the Laiquendi in the First Battle of the Wars of Beleriand?

[Gil-Galad]

nope

[NightKnight]

Vanyar and sindar, in the War of Wrath?

[Gil-Galad]

to far ahead, go back

(hint: morgoths second visit)

[Miriel]

Nandor and Sindar?

[Gil-Galad]

nope

(who followed morgoth)

[NightKnight]

Noldor and sindar?

[Gil-Galad]

Close enough! i wnated Noldor and the Mist elves...

Lind-3
NightKnight-4
EoR-1
Miriel-1

*Last question!*

10. Name 3 elven lords and there weapons name, and name 2 good men and there weapons name

[NightKnight]

Fingolfin - Ringil
Thingol - Aranruth
Turgon - Glamdring
Tuor - Dramborleg
Turin - Gurthang

[Gil-Galad]

righti-o! your turn NightKnight!

[NightKnight]

Yay!

So, the new topic is edain.

First question: Which House came to Beleriand first?

[Thorongil]

Hador's House?

[Firefoot]

Bëor's House?

[NightKnight]

Nope.

[Firefoot]

Marach's house?

[Phervasaion]

Are sure it was not the house of Beor? I dont think it was anyone else.

[NightKnight]

Oops, I must have missed Firefoot's post. Sorry about that. :(

Firefoot - 1

Second question: Who led the Third House into Beleriand?

[Miriel]

Marach?

[NightKnight]

Correct. :)

Firefoot - 1
Miriel - 1

Third question: Who was the grandfather of both Rian and Morwen?

[Miriel]

Bregolas.

[NightKnight]

Right again. ;)

Firefoot - 1
Miriel - 2

Fourth question: What was the name of Brodda's wife?

[Miriel]

Oooh, this is fun. ;)

Aerin.

Okay, I feel kinda guilty taking advantage of the fact we're both connected, so, I'll shut up awhile and let others answer. ;)

[NightKnight]

Yeah, it's a bit unfair. But at least you got yourself a nice big lead. ;)

Firefoot - 1
Miriel - 3

Fifth question: Who was the leader of those who went back over the Blue Mountains?

[Lindolirian]

Shoot, Miriel could eat us up with her lead, but I'll have fun giving her a run for her money :D

Oi... Just a guess, I think it was Bereg?

[NightKnight]

Bereg it was.

Firefoot - 1
Miriel - 3
Lindolirian - 1

Sixth question: Where did the Haladin live when they first came over the mountains, and why did they move?

[Lindolirian]

First they lived in Thargelion, but they were too proud to live sheltered by the Elves in a land that was given to them out of charity. Something of the sorts...

[NightKnight]

The first part is right, and the second is close. Could you explain it a little bit more?

[Thorongil]

Didn't they go to Brethil after that?

[NightKnight]

They did, but that's not the question. ;)

[Firefoot]

While they were living in Thargelion there was an orc raid and when her father and brother died Haleth took control and when they were victorious Caranthir honored them and asked them to move farther north to have the friendship and protection of the Elves but Haleth and her people were too proud to be ruled so they went further west where other men had gone.

I think that should answer the question. :)

[NightKnight]

Very good. :)

Firefoot - 2
Miriel - 3
Lindolirian - 1

Seventh question: How old was Bëor when he died?

[Miriel]

93.

[NightKnight]

Yes, that's it.

Firefoot - 2
Miriel - 4
Lindolirian - 1

Eighth question: How did Hador Lorindol die, and what did his nickname mean?

[Firefoot]

He was slain in the Dagor Bragollach at Eithel Sirion. His nickname meant "Goldenhead."

[NightKnight]

Right-o...

Firefoot - 3
Miriel - 4
Lindolirian - 1

This is turning out to be a duel. ;)

Ninth question: Where did Bëor's people dwell (after Estolad)?

[Miriel]

Thanks, Firefoot. I was trying hard to refrain from answering that one, but my strength of will was slowly beginning to falter. ;)

Anyway, I've decided I'm allowed to go for another one now...

So, is this Dorthonion?

Edit: Actually, you may be looking for Ladros...? When Boromir was appointed Lord of Ladros, those who had moved north gathered there ... so, yeah, Dorthonion or Ladros.

[NightKnight]

Ladros was what I was looking for.

Firefoot - 3
Miriel - 5
Lindolirian - 1

Well, we have a winner: Miriel. :) But I will ask the last question anyway.

Tenth and last question: Who were Beren's parents?

[Miriel]

Woohoo!! :D

And, Barahir and Emeldir. ;)

Should I start a new thread, as this is at 11 pages?

[NightKnight]

Correct again, and you win at 6 points. :)
That's probably a good idea. :)

[The Saucepan Man]

Yes, Miriel, I'd be grateful if you would open a new thread. Please could you include some brief guidance on how the game works with your first post.

Thanks. :)

This thread is closed.

[Miriel]

A continuation of The Topic Game, which was closed due to length.

Basically, a topic is chosen, and ten questions on it are asked. All participants have their points added up, and after all of the questions whoever has the most points continues with a new topic.

So ... we will begin with Elves. :)


First Question: Two names are given for the King of Lorien that preceeded Amrath. What are they?

[Firefoot]

Malgalad and Amdír.

[Miriel]

Correct. :)

Firefoot - 1



Name the Elf whose maiming before the elven host at Barad Eithel began the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.

[Lindolirian]

Gelmir

[Miriel]

That was quick. ;) Correct.

Firefoot - 1
Lindolirian - 1


#3: Name the captain of the Elves that guarded the outer entranceway of Gondolin.

[Lindolirian]

Even quicker...
Elemmakil

[Firefoot]

Elemmakil.

[Miriel]

Very good. :) I hope I'm not going to have to start making these cryptic.

Firefoot - 1
Lindolirian - 2


Who (according to legend) became lost in the woods of Belfalas, and was found by Imrazôr the Númenórean?

[Lindolirian]

Mithrellas

[Miriel]

Correct, of course. :D

Firefoot - 1
Lindolirian - 3

#5 Elmo's son.

[Firefoot]

Galadhon.

[Miriel]

Right. :)

Firefoot - 2
Lindolirian - 3


Which Elf foresaw that the Witch-king wouldn't fall by hand of man?

[Firefoot]

Glorfindel.

[Miriel]

Yes.

Firefoot - 3
Lindolirian - 3

#7: Who was Dior's spouse, and where was she from?


I may be away for a little, but I'll try and check this as soon as possible. My apologies.

[Lindolirian]

Nimloth of Doriath

[Miriel]

Soooo sorry for the delay ... I was away ... will start thinking of questions furiously. ;)

Lindolirian is correct, making the scoreboard stand at:

Firefoot - 3
Lindolirian - 4

#8: Name four red-headed Elves.

[Firefoot]

Yay! You're back!

Maedhros, Amrod, Amras, and Nerdanel?

[Miriel]

Thanks! It's good to see ya again. :)

And that's correct.

Firefoot - 4
Lindolirian - 4


#9: Give three alternative names for Galadriel. (Not counting titles like 'Lady of Lorien'.)

[Firefoot]

Alatariel, Artanis, Nerwen

[Firefoot]

I rather miss this game, and according to the Members List, Miriel hasn't been around for more than a month, so would it be okay if I started a new set of questions?

[The Saucepan Man]

Go ahead Firefoot. :)

[Lindolirian]

Yeah Firefoot, you had me on this one anyway. I think you and Miriel must live in a different time zone than I, because I would always find that you two posted while I was asleep :rolleyes:

[Firefoot]

Alrighty, then. The topic is Animals of Arda.

1. Name two horses that killed someone.

[The Saucepan Man]

Felarof (Leod) and Snowmane (Theoden).

[Firefoot]

Yes

Saucepan Man - 1

What was the name of the crow that helped Bilbo and the Dwarves?

[Lindolirian]

Roac

[Firefoot]

No

[Lindolirian]

Ah trick question! There was no crow, because Roäc son of Carc was a raven.

[Firefoot]

Yep.

Lindolirian - 1
SpM - 1

What were the colors of Queen Beruthiel's cats?

[Lindolirian]

One white and nine black. Kinda like the Nazgul and Gandalf don't ya think?

[Firefoot]

Sure, why not?

Lindo - 2
SpM - 1

What was the name of Frodo's pony when he returned home?

[Lindolirian]

Strider, after Aragorn's nickname.

[Firefoot]

Yep.

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In Tolkien's early writings, who was the Prince of Cats and Huan's enemy?

[NightKnight]

Tevildo.

[Firefoot]

Yes.

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6. Who slew the great boar of Everholt?

[The Saucepan Man]

Folca, although he died doing so.

[Firefoot]

*nods*

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7. How large was Thorondor?

[Lindolirian]

His wings were 30 fathoms and a fathom is six feet, so with a wing span of 180 feet, he was quite huge.

[Firefoot]

Uh-huh.

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8. Name a horse that is not gray or white.

[Lindolirian]

I had always imagined Arod to be light brown, but I can't find any evidence backing it up. :rolleyes:

[Firefoot]

No, Arod is gray.

[NightKnight]

Firefoot?

[Firefoot]

No, Firefoot is gray too.

Maybe I shouldn't have said 'name'... just which horse.

[The Saucepan Man]

Ah well, in that case I shall say the Witch King of Angmar's horse, which is black (along with the eight ridden by the other Nazgul).

But that's probably not the answer that you had in mind ... :( ;)

[Firefoot]

Actually, 'tis.

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9. How much money was Bill the Pony sold to the hobbits for?

[Fingolfin II]

He was sold for twelve silver pennies by that nasty, wicked man, Bill Ferny. :mad:

[Firefoot]

Yesss, Nasssty, Wicked False!

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10. According to the Hobbit, what kinds of animals do we know lived in Mirkwood?

[Lindolirian]

Spiders, squirrels, deer, a hart, "black emperor" butterflies, moths as big as your hand, and other various insects that only showed their bulbous eyes.

[Firefoot]

Perfect.

And with 5 points, Lindolirian is the winner! Your turn.

[Lindolirian]

*Drumroll*
And the new topic is...
Gems, jewels, precious stones, rings and other sorts of treasure.

1. Name two of the above things (by name) that Cirdan gave away.

[NightKnight]

Narya (to Gandalf) and the last Palantir of Arnor (to Elrond/Gandalf/the ship :p).

[Lindolirian]

Yeah, that'll work.
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2. Who made the Elessar?

[Firefoot]

Originally, it was Enerdhil, but seemingly Tolkien intended to change this to Celebrimbor.

[Lindolirian]

Correct!
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3. Where was the Elendilmir found after the War of the Ring?

[Firefoot]

In Orthanc, I believe in a locked closet.

[Lindolirian]

Sure was!
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4. What two different gems did two different dwarf lords treasure above a mountain of gold?

[Fingolfin II]

The Dwarves of the Blue Mountains treasured the Nauglamir and/or the Silmaril set in it above gold, and Thorin treasured the Arkenstone above a mountain of gold? Not sure about the first one though.

[Lindolirian]

I'm not too sure about the first one either. Try again. :)
It is close though...

[Gil-Galad]

the Silmaril which was on a "mountain" of gold in the treasury of doriath, and that arkenstone

[Lindolirian]

No, you're thinking too cryptically. It's put rather plainly that this certain dwarf lord prized it above a mountain of wealth.
BTW, the Arkenstone is correct...

[Tulkas the Mighty]

Could it be Gimli and Aglarond?

[NightKnight]

Mîm and his son, Khim?

[Lindolirian]

No, and no. Think richer dwarves.
HINT: This thing was given to the dwarf lord by Cirdan...;)

[Firefoot]

Nimphelos was prized by the chieftain of the Dwarves of Belegost.
(And the Arkenstone...)

[Lindolirian]

Correct!
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5. What river had a "precious" riverbed?

[Firefoot]

The River Ascar, which was renamed Rathlóriel, the Goldenbed, because the treasure of Doriath was drowned there.

[Lindolirian]

Right on!
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6. What significance did a necklace of dragon teeth hold for the son of Frumgar?

[NightKnight]

It was made from the teeth of the dragon Scatha that he (Fram) slew.

[Lindolirian]

Very good! This game was about to become a little one sided...
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7. What was known as the combination of both the greatest works of Elves and Dwarves?

[NightKnight]

The Nauglamir with one of Fëanor's Silmarils in it.

[Lindolirian]

Right you are! Now I've gotta start thinking of questions. I'm running out in this category. ( Without touching Silmarils or Rings that is...)
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8. What assured Aragorn that that it was safe to pass the Hoarwell, and who left this token?

[Firefoot]

A beryl jewel, left by one of the Elves of Rivendell, possibly Glorfindel.