Tolkien dozen

[Pervinca Took]

EPIC DEATHS

1. Fingon
2. Fingolfin
3. Ar-Pharazon
4. Dáin II Ironfoot
5. Azaghâl
6. Fili and Kili
7. Thorin Oakenshield
8. Denethor
9. Boromir
10. Théoden son of Thengel (he felled the black serpent, and roused his people to arms in old age).

[Tuor in Gondolin]

EPIC DEATHS

1. Fingon
2. Fingolfin
3. Ar-Pharazon
4. Dáin II Ironfoot
5. Azaghâl
6. Fili and Kili
7. Thorin Oakenshield
8. Denethor
9. Boromir
10. Théoden son of Thengel
11. Gil-galad and Elendil die while putting Sauron
out of commission for a few thousand years

[Galadriel55]

1. Fingon
2. Fingolfin
3. Ar-Pharazon
4. Dáin II Ironfoot
5. Azaghâl
6. Fili and Kili
7. Thorin Oakenshield
8. Denethor
9. Boromir
10. Théoden son of Thengel
11. Gil-galad and Elendil
12. Feanor, who doesn't have a deed that's not epic.

[Belegorn]

1. Fingon
2. Fingolfin
3. Ar-Pharazon
4. Dáin II Ironfoot
5. Azaghâl
6. Fili and Kili
7. Thorin Oakenshield
8. Denethor
9. Boromir
10. Théoden son of Thengel
11. Gil-galad and Elendil
12. Feanor, who doesn't have a deed that's not epic.
13. Huan [slain by Carcharoth]

Speaking of Epic, how about Epic Kills:

1. Bard [takes out Smaug with a black arrow to the heart]

[Aganzir]

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth (trampled Fingolfin)

[Tuor in Gondolin]

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dain, heady move dispatching Azog at conclusion of
The Battle of Azanulbizar.

[Galadriel55]

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dain
4. Turin - slayed the Father of Dragons

[Pervinca Took]

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dain
4. Turin - slayed the Father of Dragons
5. Merry and Eowyn - slew the Witch-King of Angmar

[Zigûr]

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dáin
4. Túrin
5. Merry and Éowyn
6. Gandalf - slew Durin's Bane after a ten-day pursuit and battle

[Aganzir]

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dáin
4. Túrin
5. Merry and Éowyn
6. Gandalf
7. Gollum (effectively killed Sauron)

[Zigûr]

(effectively killed Sauron)
Love this. Here's the other one I felt I had to contribute from among several ideas:

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dáin
4. Túrin
5. Merry and Éowyn
6. Gandalf
7. Gollum
8. Helm Hammerhand (punched Freca so hard that he died; I don't know if the Professor thought this amusing, but I've always considered it to be one of the most hilarious instances of over-the-top heroic violence in the whole legendarium)

[Pervinca Took]

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dáin
4. Túrin
5. Merry and Éowyn
6. Gandalf
7. Gollum
8. Helm Hammerhand
9. Gurthang

Surely killing Túrin Turambar is epic enough in itself, even if a talking sword did it? *

(However, please delete if you don't agree).


(punched Freca so hard that he died; I don't know if the Professor thought this amusing, but I've always considered it to be one of the most hilarious instances of over-the-top heroic violence in the whole legendarium)

It's typical Old Norse humour - I think JRRT would have found it amusing. So is the killing of Golfimbul, I suppose.


* "There he drew forth his sword, that now alone remained to him of all his possessions, and he said, 'Hail Gurthang! No lord or loyalty dost thou know, save the hand that weildeth thee. From no blood wilt thou shrink. Wilt thou therefore take Túrin Turambar, wilt thou slay me swiftly?'

"And from the blade rang a cold voice in answer: 'Yea, I will drink thy blood gladly, that so I may forget the blood of Beleg my master, and of Brandir slain unjustly. I will slay thee swiftly.'

"Then Túrin set the hilts upon the ground, and cast himself upon the point of Gurthang, and the black blade took his life.

...

"Then they lifted up Túrin, and found that Gurthang had broken asunder."

[Zigûr]

It's typical Old Norse humour - I think JRRT would have found it amusing. So is the killing of Golfimbul, I suppose.
Yes indeed, I thought of all the dismemberment in Njal's Saga and the like when I mentioned it. Ooh, and now that you've implied it (sorry if I'm hogging the thread a bit):
EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dáin
4. Túrin
5. Merry and Éowyn
6. Gandalf
7. Gollum
8. Helm Hammerhand
9. Gurthang
10. Bandobras Took (I think we all know the story and the game-invention)

I would also like to register my support for Gurthang as having performed an 'epic kill'.

[Galadriel55]

I would also like to register my support for Gurthang as having performed an 'epic kill'.

Ditto.

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dáin
4. Túrin
5. Merry and Éowyn
6. Gandalf
7. Gollum
8. Helm Hammerhand
9. Gurthang
10. Bandobras Took
11. Glorfindel - killed the Balrog

[Pervinca Took]

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dáin
4. Túrin
5. Merry and Éowyn
6. Gandalf
7. Gollum
8. Helm Hammerhand
9. Gurthang
10. Bandobras Took
11. Glorfindel
12. Finrod Felagund - for killing the werewolf that was sent to kill Beren

I would also like to register my support for Gurthang as having performed an 'epic kill'.

Pheww! And thanks, all.

[Tuor in Gondolin]

EPIC KILLS

1. Bard
2. Morgoth
3. Dáin
4. Túrin
5. Merry and Éowyn
6. Gandalf
7. Gollum
8. Helm Hammerhand
9. Gurthang
10. Bandobras Took
11. Glorfindel
12. Finrod Felagund - for killing the werewolf that was sent to kill Beren
13. Earendil---killing Ancalagon the Black

Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)

[Guinevere]

Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)

[Tuor in Gondolin]

Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)

4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).

5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...

[Elyna of Rivendell]

Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).
5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...

6. The Shire (for those who like to eat, relax and alo for those who need a little quiet time. Good for those with small children.)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).
5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...
6. The Shire (for those who like to eat, relax and alo for those who need a little quiet time. Good for those with small children.)

7. Erebor&Dale (the wonders of craftsmanship and architecture, combined with excursion to the legendary places such as the remains of the hidden back door, and the tomb of Thorin Oakenshield, plus you can buy incredible masterwork if not magical items at local markets)

[Tuor in Gondolin]

1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).
5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...
6. The Shire (for those who like to eat, relax and alo for those who need a little quiet time. Good for those with small children.)
7. Erebor&Dale (the wonders of craftsmanship and architecture, combined with excursion to the legendary places such as the remains of the hidden back door, and the tomb of Thorin Oakenshield, plus you can buy incredible masterwork if not magical items at local markets)

8. Princess Arwen Line--- Embark at the Grey Havens after stopping by Tower Hills for roadside stanbds featuring Farmer Maggot's Gourmet Mushrooms. Shore leave at Andrast to visit ruins of Pukel-Men. Sail up the Great River to the Falls of Rauros. On the way back stop at Minas Tirith for scheduled tour attendance at King Elassar's weekly audience. If signed up for southern tour leg sail past Far Harad for nighttime sky watching (where the stars are different).

[Andsigil]

1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).
5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...
6. The Shire (for those who like to eat, relax and alo for those who need a little quiet time. Good for those with small children.)
7. Erebor&Dale (the wonders of craftsmanship and architecture, combined with excursion to the legendary places such as the remains of the hidden back door, and the tomb of Thorin Oakenshield, plus you can buy incredible masterwork if not magical items at local markets)
8. Princess Arwen Line--- Embark at the Grey Havens after stopping by Tower Hills for roadside stanbds featuring Farmer Maggot's Gourmet Mushrooms. Shore leave at Andrast to visit ruins of Pukel-Men. Sail up the Great River to the Falls of Rauros. On the way back stop at Minas Tirith for scheduled tour attendance at King Elassar's weekly audience. If signed up for southern tour leg sail past Far Harad for nighttime sky watching (where the stars are different).

9. The Blue Mountains: Catch up on your skiing and visit the dwarven curio shops. Enjoy the bucolic, slower paced life, with settlements of men, elves, and dwarves all nearby. The Shire is only a short travel away.

[Pervinca Took]

1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).
5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...
6. The Shire (for those who like to eat, relax and alo for those who need a little quiet time. Good for those with small children.)
7. Erebor&Dale (the wonders of craftsmanship and architecture, combined with excursion to the legendary places such as the remains of the hidden back door, and the tomb of Thorin Oakenshield, plus you can buy incredible masterwork if not magical items at local markets)
8. Princess Arwen Line--- Embark at the Grey Havens after stopping by Tower Hills for roadside stanbds featuring Farmer Maggot's Gourmet Mushrooms. Shore leave at Andrast to visit ruins of Pukel-Men. Sail up the Great River to the Falls of Rauros. On the way back stop at Minas Tirith for scheduled tour attendance at King Elassar's weekly audience. If signed up for southern tour leg sail past Far Harad for nighttime sky watching (where the stars are different).
9. The Blue Mountains: Catch up on your skiing and visit the dwarven curio shops. Enjoy the bucolic, slower paced life, with settlements of men, elves, and dwarves all nearby. The Shire is only a short travel away.

10. Rohan: If pony-trekking through the Shire is a little tame and leisurely for you, come for a horse-riding break in the grasslands of Rohan. Ride the noblest and most beautiful beasts this side of the Sundering Seas, with expert training from the Eored. Take in the White Mountains, canter by the mouths of the Entwash, gallop to the Hornburg, and return to great hospitality each evening: heroic tales, ale, mead-tasting and hearty banquet fare in the resplendent hall under the banner of the white stallion.

[Tuor in Gondolin]

Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).
5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...
6. The Shire (for those who like to eat, relax and alo for those who need a little quiet time. Good for those with small children.)
7. Erebor&Dale (the wonders of craftsmanship and architecture, combined with excursion to the legendary places such as the remains of the hidden back door, and the tomb of Thorin Oakenshield, plus you can buy incredible masterwork if not magical items at local markets)
8. Princess Arwen Line--- Embark at the Grey Havens after stopping by Tower Hills for roadside stanbds featuring Farmer Maggot's Gourmet Mushrooms. Shore leave at Andrast to visit ruins of Pukel-Men. Sail up the Great River to the Falls of Rauros. On the way back stop at Minas Tirith for scheduled tour attendance at King Elassar's weekly audience. If signed up for southern tour leg sail past Far Harad for nighttime sky watching (where the stars are different).
9. The Blue Mountains: Catch up on your skiing and visit the dwarven curio shops. Enjoy the bucolic, slower paced life, with settlements of men, elves, and dwarves all nearby. The Shire is only a short travel away.
10. Rohan: If pony-trekking through the Shire is a little tame and leisurely for you, come for a horse-riding break in the grasslands of Rohan. Ride the noblest and most beautiful beasts this side of the Sundering Seas, with expert training from the Eored. Take in the White Mountains, canter by the mouths of the Entwash, gallop to the Hornburg, and return to great hospitality each evening: heroic tales, ale, mead-tasting and hearty banquet fare in the resplendent hall under the banner of the white stallion.

11. The Great Middle-Earth Paragliding Race-1st Age version:
(Getting clearance from the valar to enter the race is a must)
Start at Taniquetil. Glide across to the Mountains of Mithrim. Beware of dragons and Giant Eagles as you then coast from Beleriand to Mount Gundabad. Perhaps the most dangerous leg is Gundabad to Caradhras (esp. as the race is held in winter). Caradhras to the Lonely Mountain and then to, you guessed it, Mount Doom. (Warning! There are said to be strange wrinkled reptile-like giant birds who like to interfere with participants). Ride shore winds across to Andrast before the final challenging leg back to Amon Uilos.

[Galadriel55]

Since it seems like the Quiz room is being revived, I thought I'll pull out this more low-stake game.


Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).
5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...
6. The Shire (for those who like to eat, relax and alo for those who need a little quiet time. Good for those with small children.)
7. Erebor&Dale (the wonders of craftsmanship and architecture, combined with excursion to the legendary places such as the remains of the hidden back door, and the tomb of Thorin Oakenshield, plus you can buy incredible masterwork if not magical items at local markets)
8. Princess Arwen Line--- Embark at the Grey Havens after stopping by Tower Hills for roadside stanbds featuring Farmer Maggot's Gourmet Mushrooms. Shore leave at Andrast to visit ruins of Pukel-Men. Sail up the Great River to the Falls of Rauros. On the way back stop at Minas Tirith for scheduled tour attendance at King Elassar's weekly audience. If signed up for southern tour leg sail past Far Harad for nighttime sky watching (where the stars are different).
9. The Blue Mountains: Catch up on your skiing and visit the dwarven curio shops. Enjoy the bucolic, slower paced life, with settlements of men, elves, and dwarves all nearby. The Shire is only a short travel away.
10. Rohan: If pony-trekking through the Shire is a little tame and leisurely for you, come for a horse-riding break in the grasslands of Rohan. Ride the noblest and most beautiful beasts this side of the Sundering Seas, with expert training from the Eored. Take in the White Mountains, canter by the mouths of the Entwash, gallop to the Hornburg, and return to great hospitality each evening: heroic tales, ale, mead-tasting and hearty banquet fare in the resplendent hall under the banner of the white stallion.
11. The Great Middle-Earth Paragliding Race-1st Age version:
(Getting clearance from the valar to enter the race is a must)
Start at Taniquetil. Glide across to the Mountains of Mithrim. Beware of dragons and Giant Eagles as you then coast from Beleriand to Mount Gundabad. Perhaps the most dangerous leg is Gundabad to Caradhras (esp. as the race is held in winter). Caradhras to the Lonely Mountain and then to, you guessed it, Mount Doom. (Warning! There are said to be strange wrinkled reptile-like giant birds who like to interfere with participants). Ride shore winds across to Andrast before the final challenging leg back to Amon Uilos.
12. The Morgul Vale Historical Tour: for all history nerds out there! Learn about the founding and history of Minas Ithil and how it became Minas Morgul. Climb the famous steps braved by Frodo and his companions in the quest of the Ring. See with your own eyes the true majesty of the places you read about in books! [in small font: warning: travelers may grow extra limbs as result of toxic radiation levels. Bring your own water, local supplies still contaminated. Remaining in close proximity to the tower for prolonged periods of time has biological effects similar to intense chemotherapy. We are not responsible for loss of health or life as result of the tour.]

[Pervinca Took]

Places to go on holiday in Middle-earth
1. Gondolin (very tight security measures, be sure to go during the First Age,
flight by Giant Eagle recommended), possibility of major conflicts-please
check ahead.
2. Umbar (a lovely spot by the sea, beautiful seaside, luxurious accomodation, exotic markets, and one of the Wonders of the World - the architectonic monument to Ar-Pharazon's victory over Mordor)
3. Rivendell (Elrond's house is perfect, whether you like food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.)
4. The Glittering Caves of Aglarond (whether you enjoy marveling at one of the wonders of Middle-earth and spelunking it's recesses, traveling to the fabulous Tower of Orthanc and speculating on its legendary construction, rafting down the Adorn and Angren Rivers to explore Andrast-perhaps you'll glimpse a sight of rumored Pukel-men, relaxing atyour simple yet comfortable hostel near Helm's Deep while viewing the reconstructed Battle of Helm's Deep battlefield, or [for the more adventurous] traveling to the Forest of Dimholt to take one...two...three? steps into The Paths of the Dead---if you dare! Yes, Aglarond has it all).
5. Lothlórien (warning: visitors may not want to ever come back from their holiday. Also, please pay attention to the following announcement from the customs office regarding imported goods*: "The only evil found in Lothlórien is the one you bring with you!")
*or actually, evils...
6. The Shire (for those who like to eat, relax and alo for those who need a little quiet time. Good for those with small children.)
7. Erebor&Dale (the wonders of craftsmanship and architecture, combined with excursion to the legendary places such as the remains of the hidden back door, and the tomb of Thorin Oakenshield, plus you can buy incredible masterwork if not magical items at local markets)
8. Princess Arwen Line--- Embark at the Grey Havens after stopping by Tower Hills for roadside stanbds featuring Farmer Maggot's Gourmet Mushrooms. Shore leave at Andrast to visit ruins of Pukel-Men. Sail up the Great River to the Falls of Rauros. On the way back stop at Minas Tirith for scheduled tour attendance at King Elassar's weekly audience. If signed up for southern tour leg sail past Far Harad for nighttime sky watching (where the stars are different).
9. The Blue Mountains: Catch up on your skiing and visit the dwarven curio shops. Enjoy the bucolic, slower paced life, with settlements of men, elves, and dwarves all nearby. The Shire is only a short travel away.
10. Rohan: If pony-trekking through the Shire is a little tame and leisurely for you, come for a horse-riding break in the grasslands of Rohan. Ride the noblest and most beautiful beasts this side of the Sundering Seas, with expert training from the Eored. Take in the White Mountains, canter by the mouths of the Entwash, gallop to the Hornburg, and return to great hospitality each evening: heroic tales, ale, mead-tasting and hearty banquet fare in the resplendent hall under the banner of the white stallion.
11. The Great Middle-Earth Paragliding Race-1st Age version:
(Getting clearance from the valar to enter the race is a must)
Start at Taniquetil. Glide across to the Mountains of Mithrim. Beware of dragons and Giant Eagles as you then coast from Beleriand to Mount Gundabad. Perhaps the most dangerous leg is Gundabad to Caradhras (esp. as the race is held in winter). Caradhras to the Lonely Mountain and then to, you guessed it, Mount Doom. (Warning! There are said to be strange wrinkled reptile-like giant birds who like to interfere with participants). Ride shore winds across to Andrast before the final challenging leg back to Amon Uilos.
12. The Morgul Vale Historical Tour: for all history nerds out there! Learn about the founding and history of Minas Ithil and how it became Minas Morgul. Climb the famous steps braved by Frodo and his companions in the quest of the Ring. See with your own eyes the true majesty of the places you read about in books! [in small font: warning: travelers may grow extra limbs as result of toxic radiation levels. Bring your own water, local supplies still contaminated. Remaining in close proximity to the tower for prolonged periods of time has biological effects similar to intense chemotherapy. We are not responsible for loss of health or life as result of the tour.]
13. Gardens and Fountains of Ithilien: unwind amidst the 'dishevelled dryad loveliness' of this beautiful, 'off the beaten track' resort. Enjoy the warm, southern climate; hear the tinkling and whoosh of the many falls, small and great, and wander peacefully amongst anemone and asphodel. Spot wild rabbits gambolling amidst the thyme and sage. The hotel restaurant serves excellent stew (recipe patented by S Gamgee of the Shire) and exquisite local cheeses and wines. Meet the local Rangers, take archery lessons with Anborn, or even attend Prince Faramir's weekly lectures on the art and history of Gondor, Numenor and beyond! There is plenty of everything ... except the sea ... but watch out for Dol Amroth and its famous swan-knights in next season's brochure!

[Pervinca Took]

How about: characters connected with an adjective, as in ' --------the Something?' (We might have to invent some as we approach 13! :D But maybe not). (Could also be extended to things ... forests, etc).

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent

[Galadriel55]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall

[Pervinca Took]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast

[Galadriel55]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great

[Pervinca Took]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great
5. Elanor the Fair

P.S. Yes, I think so. It means someone called them that, at least once. ;)

[Huinesoron]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great
5. Elanor the Fair
6. Fingon the Valiant

hS

[Pervinca Took]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great
5. Elanor the Fair
6. Fingon the Valiant
7. Forlong the Fat

[Andsigil]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great
5. Elanor the Fair
6. Fingon the Valiant
7. Forlong the Fat
8. Gorthaur the Cruel

[Pervinca Took]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great
5. Elanor the Fair
6. Fingon the Valiant
7. Forlong the Fat
8. Gorthaur the Cruel
9. Baldor the Hapless

[Morthoron]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great
5. Elanor the Fair
6. Fingon the Valiant
7. Forlong the Fat
8. Gorthaur the Cruel
9. Baldor the Hapless
10. Grimbeorn the Old

[Pervinca Took]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great
5. Elanor the Fair
6. Fingon the Valiant
7. Forlong the Fat
8. Gorthaur the Cruel
9. Baldor the Hapless
10. Grimbeorn the Old
11. Durin the Deathless

[Morthoron]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great
5. Elanor the Fair
6. Fingon the Valiant
7. Forlong the Fat
8. Gorthaur the Cruel
9. Baldor the Hapless
10. Grimbeorn the Old
11. Durin the Deathless
12. Malbeth the Seer

[Pervinca Took]

1. Meriadoc the Magnificent
2. Hurin the Tall
3. Hurin the Steadfast
4. Sauron the Great
5. Elanor the Fair
6. Fingon the Valiant
7. Forlong the Fat
8. Gorthaur the Cruel
9. Baldor the Hapless
10. Grimbeorn the Old
11. Durin the Deathless
12. Malbeth the Seer

Seer is a noun, not an adjective. (Just to be pedantic). ;)

There's Boromir the Bold ...

And

13. Eorl the Young

(And Samwise the Stout-Hearted, if we quibble that Sauron and Gorthaur are the same character).

Now let's have ... cooks/bakers/food or drink makers (can be just one meal/ a one-off item if we run out).

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.

[Huinesoron]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.

hS

[Galadriel55]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.

(nice topic!)

[Pervinca Took]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes.

(nice topic!)

Trying not to eat sweet things, so bathing in them and making puzzles about them instead. :D

Indeed, anything Tolkien is fine, Hs. I wonder if we can find 13?

[Huinesoron]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes
5. Mim the Petty-dwarf: Earth-bread (aka Mim's taters. ;))

I bet we can hit 13 easily. Do they all have to have personal names, or does a job description suffice?

hS

[Pervinca Took]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes
5. Mim the Petty-dwarf: Earth-bread (aka Mim's taters. ;))
6. Elrond or one of his mates: Miruvor, the cordial of Imladris.

Do they all have to have personal names, or does a job description suffice?

Job description fine.

Do all answers have to be sensible?

[Galadriel55]

Do all answers have to be sensible?

Now you've done it. :p :D


1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes
5. Mim the Petty-dwarf: Earth-bread (aka Mim's taters. )
6. Elrond or one of his mates: Miruvor, thd cordial of Imladris.
7. Tom, Bert, and Bill: a brave attempt to cook a burrahobbit.

[Pervinca Took]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes
5. Mim the Petty-dwarf: Earth-bread (aka Mim's taters. )
6. Elrond or one of his mates: Miruvor, the cordial of Imladris.
7. Tom, Bert, and Bill: a brave attempt to cook a burrahobbit.
8. Grendel: Tasty Heorot warrior carryouts.

(I was going to say minced/jellified dwarf).

What? Translations aren't allowed?

[Huinesoron]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes
5. Mim the Petty-dwarf: Earth-bread (aka Mim's taters. )
6. Elrond or one of his mates: Miruvor, the cordial of Imladris.
7. Tom, Bert, and Bill: a brave attempt to cook a burrahobbit.
8. Grendel: Tasty Heorot warrior carryouts
9. The Royal Cook of the Little Kingdom: Mock Dragon's Tail.

[Pervinca Took]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes
5. Mim the Petty-dwarf: Earth-bread (aka Mim's taters. )
6. Elrond or one of his mates: Miruvor, the cordial of Imladris.
7. Tom, Bert, and Bill: a brave attempt to cook a burrahobbit.
8. Grendel: Tasty Heorot warrior carryouts.
9. The Royal Cook of the Little Kingdom: Mock Dragon's Tail.
10. The Man In The Moon: Pearly cakes of light snowflakes and a drink of thin moonshine.

[Huinesoron]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes
5. Mim the Petty-dwarf: Earth-bread (aka Mim's taters. )
6. Elrond or one of his mates: Miruvor, the cordial of Imladris.
7. Tom, Bert, and Bill: a brave attempt to cook a burrahobbit.
8. Grendel: Tasty Heorot warrior carryouts.
9. The Royal Cook of the Little Kingdom: Mock Dragon's Tail.
10. The Man In The Moon: Pearly cakes of light snowflakes and a drink of thin moonshine.
11. The Dorkinses: Soup, possibly with local produce such as cabbage and banana.

[Pervinca Took]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes
5. Mim the Petty-dwarf: Earth-bread (aka Mim's taters. )
6. Elrond or one of his mates: Miruvor, the cordial of Imladris.
7. Tom, Bert, and Bill: a brave attempt to cook a burrahobbit.
8. Grendel: Tasty Heorot warrior carryouts.
9. The Royal Cook of the Little Kingdom: Mock Dragon's Tail.
10. The Man In The Moon: Pearly cakes of light snowflakes and a drink of thin moonshine.
11. The Dorkinses: Soup, possibly with local produce such as cabbage and banana.
12. Mrs Maggot: Bacon and mushrooms.

[Huinesoron]

1. Old Stone Troll/Perry-the-Winkle: Cramsome bread.
2. Alf of Wootton Major: baker, notably of two Great Cakes.
3. Samwise Gamgee: stewed rabbit, though I trust he makes great fish and chips too.
4. The Beornings: Honey cakes
5. Mim the Petty-dwarf: Earth-bread (aka Mim's taters. )
6. Elrond or one of his mates: Miruvor, the cordial of Imladris.
7. Tom, Bert, and Bill: a brave attempt to cook a burrahobbit.
8. Grendel: Tasty Heorot warrior carryouts.
9. The Royal Cook of the Little Kingdom: Mock Dragon's Tail.
10. The Man In The Moon: Pearly cakes of light snowflakes and a drink of thin moonshine.
11. The Dorkinses: Soup, possibly with local produce such as cabbage and banana.
12. Mrs Maggot: Bacon and mushrooms.
13. Yavanna: Lembas.

Well, with a Baker's Dozen, we needed it in there...

Next up, how about Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)

(I really wanted to do 'people who have touched the One Ring', but I could only think of ten of them. Ah, well.)

hS

[Pervinca Took]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)

[Galadriel55]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring) :D

[Pervinca Took]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring) :D
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)

[Galadriel55]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring)
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)
5. Thror (Dwarven Ring)

[Pervinca Took]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring)
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)
5. Thror (Dwarven Ring)
6. Gil-Galad (Narya and Vilya)

[Huinesoron]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring)
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)
5. Thror (Dwarven Ring)
6. Gil-Galad (Narya and Vilya)
7. Gandalf (Narya, and briefly the One)

[Andsigil]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring)
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)
5. Thror (Dwarven Ring)
6. Gil-Galad (Narya and Vilya)
7. Gandalf (Narya, and briefly the One)
8. Celebrimbor (made, and presumably bore, all three Elven rings)

[Galadriel55]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring)
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)
5. Thror (Dwarven Ring)
6. Gil-Galad (Narya and Vilya)
7. Gandalf (Narya, and briefly the One)
8. Celebrimbor (made, and presumably bore, all three Elven rings)
9. The Witch-King of Angmar (one of the 9)

[Pervinca Took]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring)
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)
5. Thror (Dwarven Ring)
6. Gil-Galad (Narya and Vilya)
7. Gandalf (Narya, and briefly the One)
8. Celebrimbor (made, and presumably bore, all three Elven rings)
9. The Witch-King of Angmar (one of the 9)
10. Thrain II (Dwarven Ring)

[Huinesoron]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring)
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)
5. Thror (Dwarven Ring)
6. Gil-Galad (Narya and Vilya)
7. Gandalf (Narya, and briefly the One)
8. Celebrimbor (made, and presumably bore, all three Elven rings)
9. The Witch-King of Angmar (one of the 9)
10. Thrain II (Dwarven Ring)
11. Deagol (the One, extremely briefly)

[Pervinca Took]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring)
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)
5. Thror (Dwarven Ring)
6. Gil-Galad (Narya and Vilya)
7. Gandalf (Narya, and briefly the One)
8. Celebrimbor (made, and presumably bore, all three Elven rings)
9. The Witch-King of Angmar (one of the 9)
10. Thrain II (Dwarven Ring)
11. Deagol (the One, extremely briefly)
12. Bilbo (The One, but also *very good at quoits!*)

[Galadriel55]

Confirmed Ringbearers, broadly defined.

1. Durin III (Dwarven ring)
2. Cirdan (Narya)
3. Tom Bombadil (The One Ring)
4. Khamul the Easterling (One of the Nine)
5. Thror (Dwarven Ring)
6. Gil-Galad (Narya and Vilya)
7. Gandalf (Narya, and briefly the One)
8. Celebrimbor (made, and presumably bore, all three Elven rings)
9. The Witch-King of Angmar (one of the 9)
10. Thrain II (Dwarven Ring)
11. Deagol (the One, extremely briefly)
12. Bilbo (The One, but also *very good at quoits!*)
13. Sauron (The One)


Hui, who are your 10 One Ring Ringbearers? I got Sauron, Isildur, Deagol, Gollum, Bilbo, Frodo, Bombadil, and Sam in chronological order. Gandalf never actually touches the Ring I believe, though he does hold it with the fire tongs. But that's still 9. It's bothering me not knowing who is your 10th.

[Edit: I suppose you can count Gollum and Smeagol as separate people, and I believe in the movies Boromir holds it for a bit on Caradhras. So maybe you can stretch it to 11?]



Next topic: Transportation, broadly defined.

1. Fell Beast

[Pervinca Took]

Gandalf does touch the One. He looks at it, then throws it manually into Frodo's fireplace.

There is whoever takes the Ring from Frodo's pocket, takes it off its old chain and puts it on a new one and around Frodo's neck in Rivendell. They could have hooked it with a stick, I suppose, but ....

My money would be on Elrond.

Reminds me of early themed passwords and spelling Khamul backwards, or something. ;) But the last Oxonmoot Quiz had a questiom like this too, IIRC.

[Pervinca Took]

Transportation, broadly defined.

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)


Good topic, G55!

[Galadriel55]

Gandalf does touch the One. He looks at it, then throws it manually into Frodo's fireplace.

*facepalm* Duh. :o

And you're totally right about the Rivendell person. And I like your choice of transportation. :D


Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats

[Pervinca Took]

Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).

[Galadriel55]

Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).
5. Tol Eressea

[Pervinca Took]

Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).
5. Tol Eressea
6. The Gwaihir Express!

Tol Eressea is a BRILLIANT one!

[Galadriel55]

Tol Eressea is a BRILLIANT one!

It made me happy. :) But I still vote for Sam as the best mode of transportation!


Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).
5. Tol Eressea
6. The Gwaihir Express!
7. Treebeard

[Huinesoron]

Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).
5. Tol Eressea
6. The Gwaihir Express!
7. Treebeard
8. Being dead (works for Gandalf and Luthien both!)

It's now driving ME crazy not knowing who my tenth was! Gandalf was, but Elrond wasn't (or anyone at Rivendell). I feel like I had to look two up to check, which would be Gandalf and one other - not Bombadil, I knew that one.

Would Shelob count? She MAY have touched it while wrapping Frodo. And if we're counting Boromir, then Celebrimbor steals it for a while in the Shadow of Mordor game. :D

Hrm. Maybe I just miscounted, but I'm sure I had 10...

hS

[Galadriel55]

8. Being dead (works for Gandalf and Luthien both!)

And speaking of the gal herself,

Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).
5. Tol Eressea
6. The Gwaihir Express!
7. Treebeard
8. Being dead (works for Gandalf and Luthien both!)
9. Wearing the appearance of a vampire bat (Luthien-Thuringwethil)



It's now driving ME crazy not knowing who my tenth was! Gandalf was, but Elrond wasn't (or anyone at Rivendell). I feel like I had to look two up to check, which would be Gandalf and one other - not Bombadil, I knew that one.

Would Shelob count? She MAY have touched it while wrapping Frodo. And if we're counting Boromir, then Celebrimbor steals it for a while in the Shadow of Mordor game. :D

Hrm. Maybe I just miscounted, but I'm sure I had 10...

hS

If we accept all of the non-book and dubious Ringbearers, we can even get all 13. :D

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[Pervinca Took]

Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).
5. Tol Eressea
6. The Gwaihir Express!
7. Treebeard
8. Being dead (works for Gandalf and Luthien both!)
9. Wearing the appearance of a vampire bat (Luthien-Thuringwethil)
10. Bucklebury Ferry!

[Galadriel55]

Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).
5. Tol Eressea
6. The Gwaihir Express!
7. Treebeard
8. Being dead (works for Gandalf and Luthien both!)
9. Wearing the appearance of a vampire bat (Luthien-Thuringwethil)
10. Bucklebury Ferry!
11. Oliphaunts!



PS: As an addendum to the topic: Aragorn - the GPS system. "Turn right at Weathertop. Traffic updates received, notable Nazgul traffic in Weathertop area. Rerouting."

[Morthoron]

Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).
5. Tol Eressea
6. Wains

[Pervinca Took]

Transportation, broadly defined:

1. Fell Beast
2. Sam (Mount Doom)
3. Lorien boats
4. Dori (carried Bilbo ... dropped him, but a goblin tripped him and kicked him in the back, or something).
5. Tol Eressea
6. The Gwaihir Express!
7. Treebeard
8. Being dead (works for Gandalf and Luthien both!)
9. Wearing the appearance of a vampire bat (Luthien-Thuringwethil)
10. Bucklebury Ferry!
11. Oliphaunts!
12. Wains
13. Being Dragged by Orc (through Rohan)

PS: As an addendum to the topic: Aragorn - the GPS system. "Turn right at Weathertop. Traffic updates received, notable Nazgul traffic in Weathertop area. Rerouting."

Honourable mentions:

- Pony-trekking with Stybba
- Lobelia's Pony Trap
- Boat over Mirkwood's enchanted river
- Huan
- Farmer Maggot's Wagon, and of course ...

... BARREL!

EDIT: Can't believe I forgot VINGILOT!

[Pervinca Took]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.

[Galadriel55]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river

[Pervinca Took]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.

[Andsigil]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung

[Pervinca Took]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung.
5. Sam - falls and cuts his knees near Parth Galen.

[Galadriel55]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung.
5. Sam - falls and cuts his knees near Parth Galen.
6. Gollum - trips into Orodruin


Can we use the same character twice with different events?


Also, forgot to mention earlier but Barrels are AMAZING! Your honourable mentions are hilarious!

[Pervinca Took]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung.
5. Sam - falls and cuts his knees near Parth Galen.
6. Gollum - trips into Orodruin.
7. Pippin - near Parth Galen - 'I swooned and was made captive.'

Can we use the same character twice with different events?

Sure! So long as none of them are film references, otherwise all 13 will be Frodo. :D

Also, forgot to mention earlier but Barrels are AMAZING! Your honourable mentions are hilarious!

'The praise of the praiseworthy is above all reward.' (Adds self unofficially to swoon list, recalling Andrew Seear saying those words).

[Galadriel55]

Can we use the same character twice with different events?

Sure! So long as none of them are film references, otherwise all 13 will be Frodo. :D

Brilliant!

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung.
5. Sam - falls and cuts his knees near Parth Galen.
6. Gollum - trips into Orodruin.
7. Pippin - near Parth Galen - 'I swooned and was made captive.'
8. Frodo - and the cow jumped over the - whooooaaahhh!

[Pervinca Took]

I'd forgotten about the 'cow jumped over the moon' one!

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung.
5. Sam - falls and cuts his knees near Parth Galen.
6. Gollum - trips into Orodruin.
7. Pippin - near Parth Galen - 'I swooned and was made captive.'
8. Frodo - and the cow jumped over the - whooooaaahhh!
9. Bilbo - falls off Dori's back and is knocked unconscious, under the Misty Mountains.

[Galadriel55]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung.
5. Sam - falls and cuts his knees near Parth Galen.
6. Gollum - trips into Orodruin.
7. Pippin - near Parth Galen - 'I swooned and was made captive.'
8. Frodo - and the cow jumped over the - whooooaaahhh!
9. Bilbo - falls off Dori's back and is knocked unconscious, under the Misty Mountains.
10. Theoden - thrown off his horse and flattened by him

[Pervinca Took]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung.
5. Sam - falls and cuts his knees near Parth Galen.
6. Gollum - trips into Orodruin.
7. Pippin - near Parth Galen - 'I swooned and was made captive.'
8. Frodo - and the cow jumped over the - whooooaaahhh!
9. Bilbo - falls off Dori's back and is knocked unconscious, under the Misty Mountains.
10. Theoden - thrown off his horse and flattened by him.
11. Merry - overcome with the Black Breath in Bree - 'I fell over.'

[Andsigil]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung.
5. Sam - falls and cuts his knees near Parth Galen.
6. Gollum - trips into Orodruin.
7. Pippin - near Parth Galen - 'I swooned and was made captive.'
8. Frodo - and the cow jumped over the - whooooaaahhh!
9. Bilbo - falls off Dori's back and is knocked unconscious, under the Misty Mountains.
10. Theoden - thrown off his horse and flattened by him.
11. Merry - overcome with the Black Breath in Bree - 'I fell over.'
12. Gandalf falling into a deep chasm with the Balrog during the Battle of the Peak

[Pervinca Took]

People falling over, being knocked out or fainting:

1. Boromir - trips on a tree-root and falls sprawling on his face.
2. Bombur - falling in the river.
3. Frodo - from the Morgul-knife on Weathertop.
4. Turin - swooning after his encounter with Glaurung.
5. Sam - falls and cuts his knees near Parth Galen.
6. Gollum - trips into Orodruin.
7. Pippin - near Parth Galen - 'I swooned and was made captive.'
8. Frodo - and the cow jumped over the - whooooaaahhh!
9. Bilbo - falls off Dori's back and is knocked unconscious, under the Misty Mountains.
10. Theoden - thrown off his horse and flattened by him.
11. Merry - overcome with the Black Breath in Bree - 'I fell over.'
12. Gandalf falling into a deep chasm with the Balrog during the Battle of the Peak.
13. Eowyn - after fighting the Witch-King.

[Pervinca Took]

JEWELS

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?

[Galadriel55]

JEWELS

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name

[Pervinca Took]

JEWELS

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.

[Andsigil]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone

[Pervinca Took]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone.
5. The red stone in Narya.

[Andsigil]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone.
5. The red stone in Narya
6. Nimphelos (technically not a jewel, but a pearl the size of a dove's egg is pretty impressive)

[Andsigil]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone.
5. The red stone in Narya.
6. Nimphelos (technically not a jewel, but a pearl the size of a dove's egg is pretty impressive).
7. The crystal in which Gimli set three strands of Galadriel's hair as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days.

[Pervinca Took]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone.
5. The red stone in Narya.
6. Nimphelos (technically not a jewel, but a pearl the size of a dove's egg is pretty impressive).
7. The crystal in which Gimli set three strands of Galadriel's hair as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days.
8. The pearl mouthpieces of the pipes that the elves made for Bilbo (would they be made from whole pearls, I wonder?)

[Morthoron]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone.
5. The red stone in Narya.
6. Nimphelos (technically not a jewel, but a pearl the size of a dove's egg is pretty impressive).
7. The crystal in which Gimli set three strands of Galadriel's hair as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days.
8. The pearl mouthpieces of the pipes that the elves made for Bilbo (would they be made from whole pearls, I wonder?)
9. The "great blue stone" (sapphire?) in Vilya.

[Galadriel55]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone.
5. The red stone in Narya.
6. Nimphelos (technically not a jewel, but a pearl the size of a dove's egg is pretty impressive).
7. The crystal in which Gimli set three strands of Galadriel's hair as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days.
8. The pearl mouthpieces of the pipes that the elves made for Bilbo (would they be made from whole pearls, I wonder?)
9. The "great blue stone" (sapphire?) in Vilya.
10. The Silmaril in Nauglamir

[Pervinca Took]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone.
5. The red stone in Narya.
6. Nimphelos (technically not a jewel, but a pearl the size of a dove's egg is pretty impressive).
7. The crystal in which Gimli set three strands of Galadriel's hair as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days.
8. The pearl mouthpieces of the pipes that the elves made for Bilbo (would they be made from whole pearls, I wonder?)
9. The "great blue stone" (sapphire?) in Vilya.
10. The Silmaril in Nauglamir
11. The emerald on the breast of Earendil (possibly the Elessar but probably not?)

[Huinesoron]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone.
5. The red stone in Narya.
6. Nimphelos (technically not a jewel, but a pearl the size of a dove's egg is pretty impressive).
7. The crystal in which Gimli set three strands of Galadriel's hair as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days.
8. The pearl mouthpieces of the pipes that the elves made for Bilbo (would they be made from whole pearls, I wonder?)
9. The "great blue stone" (sapphire?) in Vilya.
10. The Silmaril in Nauglamir
11. The emerald on the breast of Earendil (possibly the Elessar but probably not?)
12. The 'great pearl' from the Solosimpi, used by Feanor in the BoLT account of the making of the Silmarils.

[Pervinca Took]

1. 'A beryl, an elf stone' - found by Strider, on a bridge, I think?
2. Elessar - the "elfstone" that gives Aragorn his name.
3. The white gem that Arwen gives to Frodo.
4. The Arkenstone.
5. The red stone in Narya.
6. Nimphelos (technically not a jewel, but a pearl the size of a dove's egg is pretty impressive).
7. The crystal in which Gimli set three strands of Galadriel's hair as a "pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days.
8. The pearl mouthpieces of the pipes that the elves made for Bilbo (would they be made from whole pearls, I wonder?)
9. The "great blue stone" (sapphire?) in Vilya.
10. The Silmaril in Nauglamir
11. The emerald on the breast of Earendil (possibly the Elessar but probably not?)
12. The 'great pearl' from the Solosimpi, used by Feanor in the BoLT account of the making of the Silmarils.
13. The opals crowning the Man in the Moon.

[Pervinca Took]

This is a bit cheeky ... but change a letter of a chapter title ... any Tolkien chapter ... to give another slant on the story.

Or more than one letter, provided it still rhymes with the original.

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.

(Hides from Urwen). :D

[Huinesoron]

... what I really need at this point is a raised-eyebrow smiley.

Change a letter of a chapter title ... any Tolkien chapter ... to give another slant on the story. Or more than one letter, provided it still rhymes with the original.

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.

[Pervinca Took]

Change a letter of a chapter title ... any Tolkien chapter ... to give another slant on the story. Or more than one letter, provided it still rhymes with the original.

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!

[Morthoron]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!

[Pervinca Took]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!
5. Tot At Home - Smaug looks after a baby dragon.

[Morthoron]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!
5. Tot At Home - Smaug looks after a baby dragon.
6. Of Tuor and the Mall of Gondolin -- Tuor goes on a perplexing and dangerous quest to find Idril the perfect Yule present, battling for parking spaces, facing off against ravenous shoppers, and matching wits with witless cashiers.

[Pervinca Took]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!
5. Tot At Home - Smaug looks after a baby dragon.
6. Of Tuor and the Mall of Gondolin -- Tuor goes on a perplexing and dangerous quest to find Idril the perfect Yule present, battling for parking spaces, facing off against ravenous shoppers, and matching wits with witless cashiers.
7. Foamward Bound - Month in the wild or not, Galadriel considers Aragorn's and Boromir's beards to be thoroughly ridiculous, and sends them to the bathroom with plenty of elvish shaving foam (made by elves chiefly for mortals; Cirdan politely declines to use it).

[Andsigil]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!
5. Tot At Home - Smaug looks after a baby dragon.
6. Of Tuor and the Mall of Gondolin -- Tuor goes on a perplexing and dangerous quest to find Idril the perfect Yule present, battling for parking spaces, facing off against ravenous shoppers, and matching wits with witless cashiers.
7. Foamward Bound - Month in the wild or not, Galadriel considers Aragorn's and Boromir's beards to be thoroughly ridiculous, and sends them to the bathroom with plenty of elvish shaving foam (made by elves chiefly for mortals; Cirdan politely declines to use it).
8. Insider Information - Bilbo visits Smaug in Erebor to discuss some plans to corner the market in Dorwinion wine.

[Huinesoron]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!
5. Tot At Home - Smaug looks after a baby dragon.
6. Of Tuor and the Mall of Gondolin -- Tuor goes on a perplexing and dangerous quest to find Idril the perfect Yule present, battling for parking spaces, facing off against ravenous shoppers, and matching wits with witless cashiers.
7. Foamward Bound - Month in the wild or not, Galadriel considers Aragorn's and Boromir's beards to be thoroughly ridiculous, and sends them to the bathroom with plenty of elvish shaving foam (made by elves chiefly for mortals; Cirdan politely declines to use it).
8. Insider Information - Bilbo visits Smaug in Erebor to discuss some plans to corner the market in Dorwinion wine.
9. The Downfall of Doomenor - "How could this happen?!" cried Fated (son of Omen, son of Destiny, son of Horrible'Things McHappenToYa), last survivor of the island kingdom of Ominous Doomenor.

(Oh, wait, you said it had to CHANGE the character of the chapter, right? P. sure this is an accurate retelling of the final days of Numenor. :D)

[Pervinca Took]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!
5. Tot At Home - Smaug looks after a baby dragon.
6. Of Tuor and the Mall of Gondolin -- Tuor goes on a perplexing and dangerous quest to find Idril the perfect Yule present, battling for parking spaces, facing off against ravenous shoppers, and matching wits with witless cashiers.
7. Foamward Bound - Month in the wild or not, Galadriel considers Aragorn's and Boromir's beards to be thoroughly ridiculous, and sends them to the bathroom with plenty of elvish shaving foam (made by elves chiefly for mortals; Cirdan politely declines to use it).
8. Insider Information - Bilbo visits Smaug in Erebor to discuss some plans to corner the market in Dorwinion wine.
9. The Downfall of Doomenor - "How could this happen?!" cried Fated (son of Omen, son of Destiny, son of Horrible'Things McHappenToYa), last survivor of the island kingdom of Ominous Doomenor.
10. Gothlorien - The Fellowship arrive in the once-golden wood to find that Galadriel has gone over to the Dark Side and filled said wood with Mewlips - she and they eat the Fellowship, put their bones in their store-cupboard, and count their gold, which now includes a small, shiny, circular object. (The wood is now dark grey and also full of cobwebs and spiders).

[Galadriel55]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!
5. Tot At Home - Smaug looks after a baby dragon.
6. Of Tuor and the Mall of Gondolin -- Tuor goes on a perplexing and dangerous quest to find Idril the perfect Yule present, battling for parking spaces, facing off against ravenous shoppers, and matching wits with witless cashiers.
7. Foamward Bound - Month in the wild or not, Galadriel considers Aragorn's and Boromir's beards to be thoroughly ridiculous, and sends them to the bathroom with plenty of elvish shaving foam (made by elves chiefly for mortals; Cirdan politely declines to use it).
8. Insider Information - Bilbo visits Smaug in Erebor to discuss some plans to corner the market in Dorwinion wine.
9. The Downfall of Doomenor - "How could this happen?!" cried Fated (son of Omen, son of Destiny, son of Horrible'Things McHappenToYa), last survivor of the island kingdom of Ominous Doomenor.
10. Gothlorien - The Fellowship arrive in the once-golden wood to find that Galadriel has gone over to the Dark Side and filled said wood with Mewlips - she and they eat the Fellowship, put their bones in their store-cupboard, and count their gold, which now includes a small, shiny, circular object. (The wood is now dark grey and also full of cobwebs and spiders).[/QUOTE]
11. Frog on the Barrow Downs - little was known that the chief of the wights was actually an amphibian.

[Pervinca Took]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!
5. Tot At Home - Smaug looks after a baby dragon.
6. Of Tuor and the Mall of Gondolin -- Tuor goes on a perplexing and dangerous quest to find Idril the perfect Yule present, battling for parking spaces, facing off against ravenous shoppers, and matching wits with witless cashiers.
7. Foamward Bound - Month in the wild or not, Galadriel considers Aragorn's and Boromir's beards to be thoroughly ridiculous, and sends them to the bathroom with plenty of elvish shaving foam (made by elves chiefly for mortals; Cirdan politely declines to use it).
8. Insider Information - Bilbo visits Smaug in Erebor to discuss some plans to corner the market in Dorwinion wine.
9. The Downfall of Doomenor - "How could this happen?!" cried Fated (son of Omen, son of Destiny, son of Horrible'Things McHappenToYa), last survivor of the island kingdom of Ominous Doomenor.
10. Gothlorien - The Fellowship arrive in the once-golden wood to find that Galadriel has gone over to the Dark Side and filled said wood with Mewlips - she and they eat the Fellowship, put their bones in their store-cupboard, and count their gold, which now includes a small, shiny, circular object. (The wood is now dark grey and also full of cobwebs and spiders).
11. Frog on the Barrow Downs - Little was known that the chief of the wights was actually an amphibian.
12. The Window On The Vest - An exclusive insight into Captain Faramir's Thermal Underwear Range.

[Galadriel55]

1. Piddles in the Dark - When you are in danger of being eaten underground but really need the toilet OR Be careful where you tread in Gollum's cave.
2. Of the Coming of Men into the Nest - Beowulf of the First House of the Edain treads softly. The ultimate end of the Great Dragon Hunt is come at last.
3. Mount Vroom - Forget Oliver's Mount - orc bikers race to the top of Orodruin in an attempt to capture the Ringbearer at the last minute - last one there is a troll!
4. The Mustard of Rohan - Theoden invents a condiment that not only tastes great on bratwurst, but it also repels Orcs!
5. Tot At Home - Smaug looks after a baby dragon.
6. Of Tuor and the Mall of Gondolin -- Tuor goes on a perplexing and dangerous quest to find Idril the perfect Yule present, battling for parking spaces, facing off against ravenous shoppers, and matching wits with witless cashiers.
7. Foamward Bound - Month in the wild or not, Galadriel considers Aragorn's and Boromir's beards to be thoroughly ridiculous, and sends them to the bathroom with plenty of elvish shaving foam (made by elves chiefly for mortals; Cirdan politely declines to use it).
8. Insider Information - Bilbo visits Smaug in Erebor to discuss some plans to corner the market in Dorwinion wine.
9. The Downfall of Doomenor - "How could this happen?!" cried Fated (son of Omen, son of Destiny, son of Horrible'Things McHappenToYa), last survivor of the island kingdom of Ominous Doomenor.
10. Gothlorien - The Fellowship arrive in the once-golden wood to find that Galadriel has gone over to the Dark Side and filled said wood with Mewlips - she and they eat the Fellowship, put their bones in their store-cupboard, and count their gold, which now includes a small, shiny, circular object. (The wood is now dark grey and also full of cobwebs and spiders).
11. Frog on the Barrow Downs - Little was known that the chief of the wights was actually an amphibian.
12. The Window On The Vest - An exclusive insight into Captain Faramir's Thermal Underwear Range.
13. The White Strider - As another cinematic adaptation finds its budget cut midway, the directors decide to merge Gandalf's and Aragorn's roles to save the money.



Next one up: INSULTS

1. Ninnyhammer

[Pervinca Took]

INSULTS

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats

(Great new topic, G55!)

(And my barrow-downs are now forever amphibious!) :)

[Morthoron]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell

[Pervinca Took]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard

[Morthoron]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard
5. Booby (said William to Tom)

[Pervinca Took]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard
5. Booby (said William to Tom)
6. Stinker (Sam of Gollum)

[Andsigil]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard
5. Booby (said William to Tom)
6. Stinker (Sam of Gollum)
7. Stormcrow

[Pervinca Took]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard
5. Booby (said William to Tom)
6. Stinker (Sam of Gollum)
7. Stormcrow
8. Craven (Glaurung)

[Huinesoron]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard
5. Booby (said William to Tom)
6. Stinker (Sam of Gollum)
7. Stormcrow
8. Craven (Glaurung)
9. Base, cringing worm (Sauron to Gorlim)

[Pervinca Took]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard
5. Booby (said William to Tom)
6. Stinker (Sam, of Gollum)
7. Stormcrow
8. Craven (Glaurung, of Turin)
9. Base, cringing worm (Sauron to Gorlim)
10. Attercop (no spider has ever liked being called a poison head).

[Galadriel55]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard
5. Booby (said William to Tom)
6. Stinker (Sam, of Gollum)
7. Stormcrow
8. Craven (Glaurung, of Turin)
9. Base, cringing worm (Sauron to Gorlim)
10. Attercop (no spider has ever liked being called a poison head).
11. Strawheads (the Rohirrim, and I believe also the Men of Hithlum)



(And my barrow-downs are now forever amphibious!) :)

(Sam is forever a mode of transportation :D It's mutual. ;))

[Pervinca Took]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard
5. Booby (said William to Tom)
6. Stinker (Sam, of Gollum)
7. Stormcrow
8. Craven (Glaurung, of Turin)
9. Base, cringing worm (Sauron to Gorlim)
10. Attercop (no spider has ever liked being called a poison head).
11. Strawheads (the Rohirrim, and I believe also the Men of Hithlum)
12. Dung (said by Gorbag or Shagrat - I forget which - of the orc who knifed him)

[Galadriel55]

By the way, who was the descendant of rats? I don't recall that one. :confused:

[Pervinca Took]

It's what Thorin calls Bilbo when he confesses to giving the Arkenstone to Bard. (Well, after he's called him 'miserable hobbit' and 'undersized ... burglar!'

[Huinesoron]

1. Ninnyhammer
2. Descendant of rats
3. Láthspell
4. Dotard
5. Booby (said William to Tom)
6. Stinker (Sam, of Gollum)
7. Stormcrow
8. Craven (Glaurung, of Turin)
9. Base, cringing worm (Sauron to Gorlim)
10. Attercop (no spider has ever liked being called a poison head).
11. Strawheads (the Rohirrim, and I believe also the Men of Hithlum)
12. Dung (said by Gorbag or Shagrat - I forget which - of the orc who knifed him)
13. Ragged (Denethor, of the Line of Isildur)

Next up: THINGS WITH WINGS.

1. The Crown of Gondor

[Pervinca Took]

THINGS WITH WINGS.

1. The Crown of Gondor
2. Roac (a raven)

[Morthoron]

THINGS WITH WINGS.

1. The Crown of Gondor
2. Roac (a raven)
3. The Great Eagles

[Pervinca Took]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor
2. Roac (a raven)
3. The Great Eagles
4. Elwing

[Galadriel55]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor
2. Roac (a raven)
3. The Great Eagles
4. Elwing
5. Balrog's shadow :p

[Pervinca Took]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor
2. Roac (a raven)
3. The Great Eagles
4. Elwing
5. Balrog's shadow
6. The cold chicken in Bilbo's pantry

[Huinesoron]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor
2. Roac (a raven)
3. The Great Eagles
4. Elwing
5. Balrog's shadow
6. The cold chicken in Bilbo's pantry
7. Ondoher's army at the Disaster of the Morannon (had both a Left Wing and a Right Wing)

And G55 - nice one! ;)

hS

[Pervinca Took]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor
2. Roac (a raven)
3. The Great Eagles
4. Elwing
5. Balrog's shadow
6. The cold chicken in Bilbo's pantry
7. Ondoher's army at the Disaster of the Morannon (had both a Left Wing and a Right Wing)
8. The heroic duck in Moria ('A quick duck had saved him, and he had killed his first orc').

[Galadriel55]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor
2. Roac (a raven)
3. The Great Eagles
4. Elwing
5. Balrog's shadow
6. The cold chicken in Bilbo's pantry
7. Ondoher's army at the Disaster of the Morannon (had both a Left Wing and a Right Wing)
8. The heroic duck in Moria ('A quick duck had saved him, and he had killed his first orc').
9. Ancalagon the flying dragon

[Pervinca Took]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor.
2. Roac (a raven).
3. The Great Eagles.
4. Elwing.
5. Balrog's shadow.
6. The cold chicken in Bilbo's pantry.
7. Ondoher's army at the Disaster of the Morannon (had both a Left Wing and a Right Wing).
8. The heroic duck in Moria ('A quick duck had saved him, and he had killed his first orc').
9. Ancalagon the flying dragon.
10. The geese that scream at the Nazgul, according to Frodo.

[Galadriel55]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor.
2. Roac (a raven).
3. The Great Eagles.
4. Elwing.
5. Balrog's shadow.
6. The cold chicken in Bilbo's pantry.
7. Ondoher's army at the Disaster of the Morannon (had both a Left Wing and a Right Wing).
8. The heroic duck in Moria ('A quick duck had saved him, and he had killed his first orc').
9. Ancalagon the flying dragon.
10. The geese that scream at the Nazgul, according to Frodo.
11. The cock whose crowing heralded the arrival of the Rohirrim and scared off the Nazgul at Minas Tirith.

[Morthoron]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor.
2. Roac (a raven).
3. The Great Eagles.
4. Elwing.
5. Balrog's shadow.
6. The cold chicken in Bilbo's pantry.
7. Ondoher's army at the Disaster of the Morannon (had both a Left Wing and a Right Wing).
8. The heroic duck in Moria ('A quick duck had saved him, and he had killed his first orc').
9. Ancalagon the flying dragon.
10. The geese that scream at the Nazgul, according to Frodo.
11. The cock whose crowing heralded the arrival of the Rohirrim and scared off the Nazgul at Minas Tirith.
12. Thuringwethil

[Pervinca Took]

THINGS WITH WINGS

1. The Crown of Gondor.
2. Roac (a raven).
3. The Great Eagles.
4. Elwing.
5. Balrog's shadow.
6. The cold chicken in Bilbo's pantry.
7. Ondoher's army at the Disaster of the Morannon (had both a Left Wing and a Right Wing).
8. The heroic duck in Moria ('A quick duck had saved him, and he had killed his first orc').
9. Ancalagon the flying dragon.
10. The geese that scream at the Nazgul, according to Frodo.
11. The cock whose crowing heralded the arrival of the Rohirrim and scared off the Nazgul at Minas Tirith.
12. Thuringwethil.
13. The gorcrows (from 'The Mewlips').

(I wasn't sure if the emblem of Dol Amroth would count, as it's a ship with a swan-shaped prow).

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. LAWKS! (Merry, Crickhollow).

[Morthoron]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. LAWKS! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. GARN! (a mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).

[Pervinca Took]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children)).

[Morthoron]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).

[Pervinca Took]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).
5. Damn the boy! (Tolkien again, when Christopher noticed he'd got he colour of a dwarf's hood/beard wrong).

[Galadriel55]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).
5. Damn the boy! (Tolkien again, when Christopher noticed he'd got he colour of a dwarf's hood/beard wrong).
6. Ai! ai! (Legolas, upon seeing a Balrog)

[Pervinca Took]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children). EDIT: Also when he made a mistake writing 'Elen sila lumenn'omentielvo' (on film, in elvish characters).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).
5. Damn the boy! (Tolkien again, when Christopher noticed he'd got the colour of a dwarf's hood/beard wrong).
6. Ai! ai! (Legolas, upon seeing a Balrog).
7. Daro! (An elf in Lothlorien).

[Morthoron]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children). EDIT: Also when he made a mistake writing 'Elen sila lumenn'omentielvo' (on film, in elvish characters).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).
5. Damn the boy! (Tolkien again, when Christopher noticed he'd got the colour of a dwarf's hood/beard wrong).
6. Ai! ai! (Legolas, upon seeing a Balrog).
7. Daro! (An elf in Lothlorien).
8. Burárum! (an entish noise of disgust)

[Pervinca Took]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children). EDIT: Also when he made a mistake writing 'Elen sila lumenn'omentielvo' (on film, in elvish characters).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).
5. Damn the boy! (Tolkien again, when Christopher noticed he'd got the colour of a dwarf's hood/beard wrong).
6. Ai! ai! (Legolas, upon seeing a Balrog).
7. Daro! (An elf in Lothlorien).
8. Burárum! (an entish noise of disgust).
9. Ea! (Eru, at the beginning of creation).

[Huinesoron]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children). EDIT: Also when he made a mistake writing 'Elen sila lumenn'omentielvo' (on film, in elvish characters).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).
5. Damn the boy! (Tolkien again, when Christopher noticed he'd got the colour of a dwarf's hood/beard wrong).
6. Ai! ai! (Legolas, upon seeing a Balrog).
7. Daro! (An elf in Lothlorien).
8. Burárum! (an entish noise of disgust).
9. Ea! (Eru, at the beginning of creation).
10. Oh God! Not another ****ing elf! (Hugo Dyson, while Tolkien was reading from LotR to the Inklings).

(I do have to wonder who he was talking about. Haldir or Galadriel is my guess.)

[Andsigil]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children). EDIT: Also when he made a mistake writing 'Elen sila lumenn'omentielvo' (on film, in elvish characters).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).
5. Damn the boy! (Tolkien again, when Christopher noticed he'd got the colour of a dwarf's hood/beard wrong).
6. Ai! ai! (Legolas, upon seeing a Balrog).
7. Daro! (An elf in Lothlorien).
8. Burárum! (an entish noise of disgust).
9. Ea! (Eru, at the beginning of creation).
10. Oh God! Not another ****ing elf! (Hugo Dyson, while Tolkien was reading from LotR to the Inklings).
11. "Hammer and tongs!" (Gimli, upon seeing Merry and Pippin at Isengard)

[Pervinca Took]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children). EDIT: Also when he made a mistake writing 'Elen sila lumenn'omentielvo' (on film, in elvish characters).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).
5. Damn the boy! (Tolkien again, when Christopher noticed he'd got the colour of a dwarf's hood/beard wrong).
6. Ai! ai! (Legolas, upon seeing a Balrog).
7. Daro! (An elf in Lothlorien).
8. Burárum! (an entish noise of disgust).
9. Ea! (Eru, at the beginning of creation).
10. Oh God! Not another ****ing elf! (Hugo Dyson, while Tolkien was reading from LotR to the Inklings).
11. Hammer and tongs! (Gimli, upon seeing Merry and Pippin at Isengard).
12. Sam! (Frodo, when Sam has just mentioned the Enemy's Ring to Captain Faramir).

[Galadriel55]

EXCLAMATIONS (please give the utterer and the context, if you can).

1. Lawks! (Merry, Crickhollow).
2. Garn! (A mild expletive preferred in ruffian and orkish circles).
3. Blast! (Uttered by Tolkien when he stumbled/tripped in the dark being Father Christmas (as reported by his children). EDIT: Also when he made a mistake writing 'Elen sila lumenn'omentielvo' (on film, in elvish characters).
4. Fool of a Took! (Gandalf, in Moria).
5. Damn the boy! (Tolkien again, when Christopher noticed he'd got the colour of a dwarf's hood/beard wrong).
6. Ai! ai! (Legolas, upon seeing a Balrog).
7. Daro! (An elf in Lothlorien).
8. Burárum! (an entish noise of disgust).
9. Ea! (Eru, at the beginning of creation).
10. Oh God! Not another ****ing elf! (Hugo Dyson, while Tolkien was reading from LotR to the Inklings).
11. Hammer and tongs! (Gimli, upon seeing Merry and Pippin at Isengard).
12. Sam! (Frodo, when Sam has just mentioned the Enemy's Ring to Captain Faramir).
13. Ours at last! - Lobelia SB upon entering Bag End on Frodo's ladr day there

[Galadriel55]

Given the responses lately, the new topic is:

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?*- Strider

[Pervinca Took]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.

[Morthoron]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard

[Pervinca Took]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard.
4. "Do your women run like the deer, clad only in their hair?" - Saeros.

[Morthoron]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard.
4. "Do your women run like the deer, clad only in their hair?" - Saeros.
5. "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." - Bilbo.

[Galadriel55]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard.
4. "Do your women run like the deer, clad only in their hair?" - Saeros.
5. "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." - Bilbo.
6. "And it is also said, ‘Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes' " - Frodo

[Morthoron]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard.
4. "Do your women run like the deer, clad only in their hair?" - Saeros.
5. "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." - Bilbo.
6. "And it is also said, ‘Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes' " - Frodo
7. "Oh, is he indeed? Swagger it, swagger it, my little cock-a-whoop." - Squint-eyed ruffian

[Pervinca Took]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard.
4. "Do your women run like the deer, clad only in their hair?" - Saeros.
5. "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." - Bilbo.
6. "And it is also said, ‘Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes' " - Frodo.
7. "Oh, is he indeed? Swagger it, swagger it, my little cock-a-whoop." - Squint-eyed ruffian.
8. 'Hullo, Pippin. So you've come on this little expedition too? Where do we get bed and breakfast?" - Merry.

[Morthoron]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard.
4. "Do your women run like the deer, clad only in their hair?" - Saeros.
5. "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." - Bilbo.
6. "And it is also said, ‘Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes' " - Frodo.
7. "Oh, is he indeed? Swagger it, swagger it, my little cock-a-whoop." - Squint-eyed ruffian.
8. 'Hullo, Pippin. So you've come on this little expedition too? Where do we get bed and breakfast?" - Merry.
9. "It takes more to make a king than a piece of elvish glass, or a rabble such as this. Why? any brigand of the hills can show as good a following." -- Mouth of Sauron

[Galadriel55]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard.
4. "Do your women run like the deer, clad only in their hair?" - Saeros.*
5. "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." - Bilbo.
6. "And it is also said, ‘Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes' " - Frodo.
7. "Oh, is he indeed? Swagger it, swagger it, my little cock-a-whoop." - Squint-eyed ruffian.
8. 'Hullo, Pippin. So you've come on this little expedition too? Where do we get bed and breakfast?" - Merry.
9. "It takes more to make a king than a piece of elvish glass, or a rabble such as this. Why? any brigand of the hills can show as good a following." -- Mouth of Sauron
10. "I can add some more, if you like it. Calling your Chief Names, Wishing to punch his Pimply Face, and Thinking you Shirriffs look a lot of Tom-fools." - Sam

[Pervinca Took]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard.
4. "Do your women run like the deer, clad only in their hair?" - Saeros.
5. "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." - Bilbo.
6. "And it is also said, ‘Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes' " - Frodo.
7. "Oh, is he indeed? Swagger it, swagger it, my little cock-a-whoop." - Squint-eyed ruffian.
8. 'Hullo, Pippin. So you've come on this little expedition too? Where do we get bed and breakfast?" - Merry.
9. "It takes more to make a king than a piece of elvish glass, or a rabble such as this. Why? any brigand of the hills can show as good a following." -- Mouth of Sauron.
10. "I can add some more, if you like it. Calling your Chief Names, Wishing to punch his Pimply Face, and Thinking you Shirriffs look a lot of Tom-fools." - Sam.
11. 'I don't keep water in my pockets.' - Frodo.

[Galadriel55]

CHEEKY ANSWERS

1. "Then who would you take up with? A fat innkeeper who only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day?" - Strider.
2. "And after all, sir, you did ought to take the Elves' advice. They said you should take those as was willing, and you can't deny it" - Sam.
3. "There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say." - Treebeard.
4. "Do your women run like the deer, clad only in their hair?" - Saeros.
5. "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." - Bilbo.
6. "And it is also said, ‘Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes' " - Frodo.
7. "Oh, is he indeed? Swagger it, swagger it, my little cock-a-whoop." - Squint-eyed ruffian.
8. 'Hullo, Pippin. So you've come on this little expedition too? Where do we get bed and breakfast?" - Merry.
9. "It takes more to make a king than a piece of elvish glass, or a rabble such as this. Why? any brigand of the hills can show as good a following." -- Mouth of Sauron.
10. "I can add some more, if you like it. Calling your Chief Names, Wishing to punch his Pimply Face, and Thinking you Shirriffs look a lot of Tom-fools." - Sam.
11. 'I don't keep water in my pockets.' - Frodo.
12. "See here, Captain! What are you driving at? Let's come to the point before all the Orcs of Mordor come down on us!" - Sam