A New Game II

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Here is the score as it stood at the time of the closing of the old thread:

Saucepans- 3
gilraen- 2
Alak- 2
Beren- 1
Beruthiel- 1

Here's the last question of the series:

10) What was the name of the third child of Finduilas(II)?

Sophia

[Beren87]

Finduilas bore only two children to Denothor II, Boromir and Faramir.

[Orofaniel]

Yeah, I think beren is right...In my book I could only find that Findulias had two children, Boromir and Faramir. smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Aah! I feel incredibly stupid now smilies/tongue.gif. Thanks for catching that Beren. I meant Steward Ecthelion II, and of course his youngest child (Denethor) married Finduilas. Must remember to think before I post...

Beren gets this point for catching my glaring mistake.

Final Score:
Saucepans- 3
gilraen- 2
Beren-2
Alak- 2
Beruthiel- 1

Please carry on, O Cacaphonous Cadaver...

[ June 13, 2003: Message edited by: Sophia the Thunder Mistress ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Thank you O essence of Evermind. smilies/smile.gif

OK, here we go:

1) What happened in the Shire on Friday the first of Summerfilth? smilies/wink.gif

[elven maiden Earwen]

something that would never happen? smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Orofaniel]

1) What happened in the Shire on Friday the first of Summerfilth?

I think when the Shire folk talked about Friday the first of Summerfilith they reffered to a day that did not exist, or to a day on which unlikely events such as flying pigs or(in the Shire) the walking of trees might occur. In the full expression; On Friday the first of Summerfilth. This is because of what they called the Shire-reform. They created this because they found the shifting of the weekday names in relation to dates from year to year inconvenient and untidy. They later arragned that the odd day which put the successin out, should'n have a weekday name. So after Mid-year's day the day was only known by it's name and belonged no week.

Could it be it? smilies/biggrin.gif

[ June 17, 2003: Message edited by: Orofaniel ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Nice detail, Orofaniel, but elven maiden Earwen's more succinct answer fits the bill too, I'm afraid. smilies/smile.gif

elven maiden Earwen - 1

2) What was the purpose of beating the bounds?

[alaklondewen]

Hm...I believe this was the job of the Bounders of the Shire. They beat the bounds to keep strange folk and creatures (wolves, maybe) from crossing the borders of the Shire?

[The Saucepan Man]

Indeed they did, alak. Their main purpose was to keep out "outsiders".

elven maiden Earwen - 1
alaklondewen - 1

3) In whose death were Bill Ferny and Harry Goatleaf involved?

[alaklondewen]

"Three and two...There was poor Mat Heathertoes, and Rowlie Appledore, and little Tom Pickthorn from over the Hill; and Willie Banks from up-away, and one of the Underhills from Staddle; all good fellows, and they're missed."

smilies/smile.gif

[ June 19, 2003: Message edited by: alaklondewen ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Most comprehensive, alak. smilies/wink.gif I was only thinking of Tom Pickthorn. smilies/rolleyes.gif

elven maiden Earwen - 1
alaklondewen - 2

4) Who was Denethor II's sister-in-law?

[alaklondewen]

Is she Ivriniel?

[The Saucepan Man]

She is indeed, O Butterfly Maiden. smilies/smile.gif

elven maiden Earwen - 1
alaklondewen - 3

5) Who was the Lord of the Coasts?

[Beren87]

Ulmo?

[alaklondewen]

Tarannon Falastur called himself the Lord of the Coasts. He was the first ship king.

[The Saucepan Man]

Alaklondewen has it. It was indeed Tarannon Falastur.

elven maiden Earwen - 1
alaklondewen - 4

6) What variety of pipeweed was grown on the south slopes of Bree Hill, and how did it compare to that grown in the Southfarthing?

[Arestevana]

I can't find a direct reference, but have one guess. Could it be Southlinch, as Butterbur said, no match for Southfarthing?

[The Saucepan Man]

Correct, Arestevana, Southlinch it was. And indeed it was no match for Southfarthing. smilies/wink.gif

elven maiden Earwen - 1
alaklondewen - 4
Arestevana - 1

7) What was the name of the lighthouse built by Tar-Aldarion?

[Beren87]

Calmindon, which was upon Tol-Uinen.

[The Saucepan Man]

You are correct, Beren. smilies/smile.gif

elven maiden Earwen - 1
alaklondewen - 4
Arestevana - 1
Beren87 - 1

8) Who (other than pio smilies/wink.gif ) was called Dwimmerlaik?

[Orofaniel]

The witch king? I think Ewoyn called him that...

[Beren87]

The lord of the Nazgul. Eowyn called him that.

Edit:Bah, too late.

[ June 24, 2003: Message edited by: Beren87 ]

[The Saucepan Man]

The point goes to Orofaniel. smilies/smile.gif

elven maiden Earwen - 1
alaklondewen - 4
Arestevana - 1
Beren87 - 1
Orofaniel - 1

9) What were the Cloven-peaks?

[elven maiden Earwen]

could it be Crissaegrim?

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Taking a wild guess here: Caradhras, Barazinbar, and Bundashathur?

[The Saucepan Man]

Well done, Earwen, the Crissaegrim are indeed the Cloven-Peaks. smilies/smile.gif

elven maiden Earwen - 2
alaklondewen - 4
Arestevana - 1
Beren87 - 1
Orofaniel - 1

I hope that you are getting ready for the next round, alak. smilies/wink.gif

10) Who was the father of Gelmir and Gwindor?

[alaklondewen]

They were the sons of Guilin, who was "a very valiant prince".

[The Saucepan Man]

Correct as usual, alak. smilies/smile.gif

Final scores:

elven maiden Earwen - 2
alaklondewen - 5
Arestevana - 1
Beren87 - 1
Orofaniel - 1

Game, set and match to alaklondewen. New questions please. smilies/wink.gif

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Mind if I join in?

1) Which two people betrayed Gondolin?

[The Saucepan Man]

Sorry Gwaihir, you need to have given the most correct answers in the previous round to earn the honour of question master/mistress for the next round.

Alaklondewen answered 5 out of 10 correctly in the last round, so it is now her turn to ask the questions. smilies/smile.gif

[alaklondewen]

Thank you, Saucepan...*looks around at all the other quiz room players* Please, please, you may sit down...enough applause. smilies/biggrin.gif

1) What is the House of Ransom, who lived there, where was it located?

[Mariska Greenleaf]

it was the refuge of Turin, in West Beleriand.
It was the home of Mîm.

[alaklondewen]

You're right, Mariska, that it was the refuge of Turin, but I would like you to be a little more specific on the location and what it was called. Think about what Mîm called it.

[elven maiden Earwen]

Am I able to answer the question?

Amon Rudh meaning the Bald Hill. It was just south of the Forest of Brethil.

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Sorry for putting my foot in it smilies/smile.gif. Carry on.

[alaklondewen]

Right, Earwen, that's what I as looking for...also, Mîm called it Bar-en-Danwedh.

2) What are four names for the highest peak in the Pelòri range?

elven maiden Earwen - 1

[Mariska Greenleaf]

The mountains of Aman, the mountains of Valinor (in the north) and the mountains of Defence and the mountain Wall in the south.

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Oiolosse, Taniquetil, Everwhite, The Holy Mountain, Amon Uilos, Elerrina.

Heh, four of those must be what you're looking for smilies/wink.gif.

Sophia

[alaklondewen]

Thank you, Sophia, those will work nicely. smilies/wink.gif

3) At the Ford of Bruinen, how many of the Nazgul entered the water on their own, and how many did Glorfindel force into the water?

elven maiden Earwen - 1
Sophia TTM - 1

[Firondoiel]

Three entered the water on their own and Glorfindel forced six in.

[ July 05, 2003: Message edited by: Firondoiel ]

[alaklondewen]

You're correct!

4) What is the Leaf of Shadowy Silver?

Score:
elven maiden Earwen - 1
Sophia TTM - 1
Firondoiel - 1

[alaklondewen]

I being told a hint is needed...

The Elvish translation is a part of a song in the Lotr. So think about who might sing a song about leaves, and go from there.

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

I am assuming it is in an ent song, because the elvish elements make such a long word.

I haven't however, found the word. smilies/frown.gif

Leaf- las
silver- celeb, ithildin, celevren
shadow- hall, dae
shadowy- gwathren

Perhaps another hint? smilies/rolleyes.gif

Sophia

[alaklondewen]

You are right...it is sung by an Ent in The Two Towers. It is also a name that was given to something by said Ent... smilies/wink.gif

[gilraën]

Are you looking for Lassemista?

[alaklondewen]

That's right, gilraen! Good job. smilies/smile.gif

5) Who was older...Aragorn or Denethor, and by how much?

Score:
elven maiden Earwen - 1
Sophia TTM - 1
Firondoiel - 1
gilraen - 1

[elven maiden Earwen]

Denthor was older than Aragorn by 1 year I belive.

[alaklondewen]

...and Miss elven maiden Earwen takes the lead... smilies/wink.gif

6) What honors were bestowed upon Sam and his daughter by King Elessar and his wife?

Score:
elven maiden Earwen - 2
Sophia TTM - 1
Firondoiel - 1
gilraen - 1

[gilraën]

Sam is given the Star of the Dunedain (or Elendil), and Elanor is made a 'maid of honour' (or handmaiden) to Queen Arwen?

[Beren87]

*bump* Oh Alak! smilies/wink.gif

[alaklondewen]

Hm...I PMed Saucepan several days ago asking him to take over my turn, since I have too many responsibilities to keep up with it. I'm sorry, I've left you all hanging, but since he has not replied to me or taken up the thread.

elven maiden Earwen or gilraen can take off from here, since with gilraen's last correst answer, they are tied for first place.

Sorry again.

[Beren87]

3, including the Witch-King, went in on their own accord. Glorfindel forced the other 6 into the water.

[Beren87]

Ah, Alak, still waiting you confirmation. smilies/smile.gif

[elven maiden Earwen]

Ok I guess I'll go then.

1) What bird had scarlet feathers?

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Kirinki, birds of Numenor.

[Kath]

Was it four that went in of their own accord?