Hint Me Here!

[Novnarwen]

Hi, you all!

Gee, this is the first thread I am creating. I hope it's no one like this, if that's the case, I feel truly foolish! smilies/biggrin.gif

Anyway, the game is like this:
Write two or three things- they are to hint about a place, person, creature, weapon, etc. from Middle-earth, and then it's up to you, to guess it.

EX. Small, devoted, gardner.
What, or who is this?

The answer will be of course Sam. It 'fits' the hints, description..

(I really hope it made sense.... smilies/biggrin.gif)

Okey, we'll start with this, the hints are:

Wise, great, fooled.
(It's easy..)

Good Luck, anyway..

*nova* smilies/biggrin.gif

[ August 21, 2003: Message edited by: Novnarwen ]

[Orofaniel]

Is it Gandalf?

EDIT:Cool game by the way smilies/wink.gif

[ August 16, 2003: Message edited by: Orofaniel ]

[Novnarwen]

Yuppers Oro!

Please proceed...

*nova* smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/wink.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Orofaniel]

Okey, the next one:

old, tall, friendly

[elven maiden Earwen]

Elrond.

Nice idea for a game smilies/biggrin.gif

[Novnarwen]

Treebeard, or something?

Thanks, Earwen! smilies/biggrin.gif

*nova* smilies/biggrin.gif

[Orofaniel]

Treebeard it is!!!
You're up!

[Novnarwen]

Okey I changed the game a bit..*puts on an innocent look* In stead of two three words, make it hints. Like, one hint can be two or several words... smilies/biggrin.gif

Here are the hints:

Above the others, not above all.

(Eeek, couldn't figure out another one.. It's easy... smilies/biggrin.gif)

Good luck, anyhow..

*nova* smilies/wink.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Beren87]

No, don't change the rules, 'cause then it's just Cryptic Clues (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000451).

[The Saucepan Man]

Or riddles. Beren's right. This game should stick to the original rules if it is to avoid deletion as a duplicate thread.

[Novnarwen]

Thank you Beren87 and Saucepan man! smilies/wink.gif

We'll stick to the original rules.

Anyone may continue as I'm not to be at the computer. Virus problems... smilies/frown.gif

For anyone who might continue, the rules are at the first post of this thread. Thank you!

*nova* smilies/biggrin.gif

[Sindae]

ok, i'll try one:

gold-haired
unhappy
warrior

[Dancing_Hobbit]

Eowyn?

[Sindae]

yup, that's it smilies/smile.gif

[Dancing_Hobbit]

aack!! i'm really, really sorry it took me so long to get back to this. ok, i'll give it my best shot.

largest of the fellowship
sure-footed
vegetarian

[Mariska Greenleaf]

Legolas?

BTW, I love your sig smilies/wink.gif

[Gil-Galad]

Sam maybe?

[The Saucepan Man]

Sounds like Bill the Pony to me. smilies/tongue.gif

[Dancing_Hobbit]

yes indeed, Mr. Sauce. One of my favourite characters. smilies/biggrin.gif

and thank you kindly Mariska!

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

[The Saucepan Man]

Next up, and staying with the vegetarian theme:

Large
Vegetarian
Fierce

smilies/evil.gif

[Mithisilien]

An ent? Such as Treebeard?

[Beren87]

Or, an Oliphuant.

[The Saucepan Man]

No, neither of those.

The description "vegetarian" may be misleading. I implied it from what we hear of this character's diet. But, since that diet may have included fish and insects under certain circumstances, "omnivourous" might possibly be more accurate. smilies/wink.gif

[Firnantoonion]

Ghan-Buri-Ghan?
(can he be considered large?)

well, just a try

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Beorn? Not sure about the insects, though...

[The Saucepan Man]

You are correct, my dear Windlord. Beorn was the chap had in mind.

As a man, he seems to have had a vegetarian diet (I would guess that he didn't keep his servants as livestock smilies/wink.gif). In bear form, however, his diet may have been more commensurate with that of a bear, and so might well have included insects (grubs, ants and the like).

In any event, you may continue, Gwaihir. smilies/smile.gif

[Gil-Galad]

Tall, Old, Strong, Incarnated

[NightKnight]

Glorfindel?

[Sleepy Ranger]

Gandalf?

[Phervasaion]

Denethor?

[Gil-Galad]

NightKnight is correct!

[NightKnight]

Old, released, an unexpected victor

[ElentariGreenleaf]

Theoden?

[NightKnight]

Yes indeed! Please go ahead.

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Revive! Revive! smilies/smile.gif Revive! smilies/biggrin.gif

Great Prince(or King). Great friend. Great sacrifice.

[Usta Salque]

By chance is it Aragorn? I'm probably thinking to simple and its the 12th king of Rohan or something...

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

No... smilies/wink.gif

[Novnarwen]

Is it Legolas?

Nova smilies/wink.gif

[Usta Salque]

OH... Old, released, unexpected... Gandalf?

[Usta Salque]

(disregaurd the last post by me, i was looking and not thinking...)

[Theron Bugtussle]

Theoden?

[Lyta_Underhill]

Great Prince(or King). Great friend. Great sacrifice. perhaps Finrod Felagund?

Cheers,
Lyta

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Lyta is right! Your go...

[Lyta_Underhill]

Thanks, Nilpaurion! smilies/smile.gif
Deft of foot. quick to speech and action; served under the returned King

Cheers!
Lyta

P.S. Forgive the punctuation! smilies/wink.gif

[ 6:37 PM December 04, 2003: Message edited by: Lyta_Underhill ]

[Celegorm]

My guess:
Gimli?

[Lyta_Underhill]

Nope. Sorry! Try again! smilies/wink.gif

Oh, and wouldn't want to go without wishing you welcome! smilies/smile.gif

Cheers,
Lyta

[ 5:10 PM December 05, 2003: Message edited by: Lyta_Underhill ]

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Hi, Celegorm! Welcome to the 'Downs!

Vy ze vay, Lyta, is the answer Imrahil?

[Lyta_Underhill]

Sorry! Not Imrahil! I realize my hints may be somewhat vague and could encompass others besides the one I am thinking of, now that I look at it. Anyone desire a hint?

[Celegorm]

Pippin?

If not, I need a hint. smilies/wink.gif

@Nilpaurion Felagund and Lyta_Underhill: Thank's for the wellcome. I needed to sign in, too good quiz's here. smilies/biggrin.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 3:02 PM December 06, 2003: Message edited by: Celegorm ]

[Lyta_Underhill]

Pippin it is! Your go, Celegorm! (Or should I say Maglor? smilies/wink.gif )

Cheers,
Lyta

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 7:18 PM December 06, 2003: Message edited by: Lyta_Underhill ]

[Celegorm]

Should be easy:

Great Lord. Rules from above. Three times savior.

Or should I say Maglor? Ah, no thank's, Lyta, here I'm Celegorm. ;D

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Eru Ilúvatar? smilies/cool.gif

[Usta Salque]

Manwe? (it has the two dot thingy, i dont know the code for it though...)

[Celegorm]

Both wrong. Take every word literal. smilies/wink.gif

(Manwe would be king, Eru god.)

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Hmmm...Lord...

That would have to be Gwaihir, my high-school classmate from Hithaeglir... smilies/cool.gif

[Celegorm]

Yes, it's Gwaihir. smilies/smile.gif

Go on, Nilpaurion Felagund.

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Generating...

In the south were livin'
We're slayers of kin
And fight in a big machine...


->Elenrod

[Telchar]

Black Numenoreans?

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Specifically...? smilies/cool.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

This is getting a bit too much like a riddle game (and therefore duplicative). Please try to stick to one or two word clues.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 4:51 AM December 10, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[The Perky Ent]

This looks like a cool thread, and i want to start it up again so...the next question will be:

wise, foolish, traitor

Have Fun!!!

[Fingolfin II]

Saruman?

[Fingolfin II]

Am I right? Anyone?

[The Perky Ent]

You are indeed correct!

[Fingolfin II]

Cool, here's my one-

keen, wise, rash

[NightKnight]

Thorondor?

[The Perky Ent]

Aragorn?

[Fingolfin II]

Nope- on both counts.

[The Perky Ent]

UM...is it Gandy?

[symestreem]

Rash... rash...
Eomer?

[Celegorm]

Fëanor?

Not, that I thing he was rash....

[Fingolfin II]

Yep, Feanor it is! Your go Celegorm.

[Fingolfin II]

*Bump* Your turn mate!

[The Perky Ent]

Well, i rather like this thread and wish to resurect it! So the next thingiemabob is:


Powerful, Pure, Jolly


Who is this mystery person?

[Fingolfin II]

Gandalf?

[Lindir]

Tulkas?

[The Perky Ent]

Yea-no!

[Fingolfin II]

Yea-no?

[The Perky Ent]

Always must i explain my slang. NO! None of them are correct! Sheesh

[Fingolfin II]

Barliman?

[Lindir]

Beorn?

[The Perky Ent]

it is...n't any so far. Common people, Powerful, Pure, Jolly. We all know who this is.

[Rilwen Gamgee]

Tom Bombadil, perhaps? He certainly was jolly...

[The Perky Ent]

Thank you Rilwen! You got it! Finally! Your turn

[Rilwen Gamgee]

You're welcome, Perky Ent! Alright, here's the next one:

Wind-lover, Mighty, Blue

I hope it isn't too easy...

[The Perky Ent]

I honestly have no clue so....Gil-Galad?

[Rilwen Gamgee]

No, that's wrong... Let me know if you need a hint.

[Firefoot]

Manwë?

I don't think he was blue though.

[Rilwen Gamgee]

Actually, you're right. ;) The blue part was referring to his raiment (clothing). If you look in the "Silm.", there is a small section in the begining about the Valar and their abilities/appearances and such. Your turn, Firefoot.

[Firefoot]

Beautiful, heavy, buried.

[The Perky Ent]

The arkenstone?

[Firefoot]

Yes.

[The Perky Ent]

Really? Oh, what good luck! The next one is:


Peaceful, Quite, survivor

[NightKnight]

Frodo?

[The Perky Ent]

nyet

[NightKnight]

Radagast?

[The Perky Ent]

no

[NightKnight]

A hint perhaps?

[The Perky Ent]

here's a hint...it isn't a man

[NightKnight]

Celeborn?

[The Perky Ent]

No sir

[NightKnight]

I feel stupid... Am I even close?

[The Perky Ent]

well here's a huge hint....ready? It's not a person

[Fingolfin II]

The seed of Nimloth?

[luthien-elvenprincess]

The Shire?

[NightKnight]

The seed Aragorn found on Mindolluin?

[***Gandalf***]

Arnor?

[nynnd1]

Is it Shadowfax.

[nynnd1]

The Undying Lands

[nynnd1]

Let's have a go then shall we.

Missing and Forgotten.

Shouldn't be to hard for you lot. ;)

[luthien-elvenprincess]

The One Ring

[The Perky Ent]

Sorry that I forgot about this thread. Now as for the question! How about entwives, because the ents lost and forgot them!


And BTW, the peaceful, quite, survivor question was Lindon!

[Fingolfin II]

Hobbits in general?

[The Perky Ent]

10 Day rule! New question: Powerful, White, Broken

[Fingolfin II]

Saruman?

[The Perky Ent]

Almost, but no! It is related to Saruman though ;)

[Bombadil]

his staff?

[The Perky Ent]

http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif There you go!

[Bombadil]

blue, short, deadly

[Morsul the Dark]

is it Sting?
short
deadly blue(when orcs are near)

[Bombadil]

Oh merry dol! Of course it is! You're up! :D

[Morsul the Dark]

seven
siege
pippin

I think this is easy however the last clue might not fit i think it does

[The Perky Ent]

Hmm, could it be Minas Tirith?

[Morsul the Dark]

jolly good show
minas tirith is correct take it away ent

[Morsul the Dark]

"clears throat" I said ent you're up. Ent?

[The Perky Ent]

Right! And my name is Perky! Not Ent! Anyways:

Burned, Hidden, Depleted


This is a good one! Have fun!

[Fingolfin II]

Could it be Morgoth? I know it sounds weird, but here's my reasoning:

Burnt- the Silmarils burnt him when he put them into his Iron Crown.
Hidden- his stronghold was long hidden from the Valar before the awakening of the Elves.
Depleted- he put all his power into conquering Middle-Earth, so his own power is depleted, as he gave it all to his agents (i.e. Orcs).

[The Perky Ent]

Good effort, but not even close!

[NightKnight]

Gondolin?

[The Perky Ent]

Once again, not even close!

[Morsul the Dark]

the dwarven rings of power? a dragon consumed some so they were burned their number was depleted

[The Perky Ent]

Nosirebob!

[Rilwen Gamgee]

The White Tree of Nümenor? Unless I'm mistaken, it was lost for some time until Aragorn found a sapling hidden in Minas Tirith.

[The Perky Ent]

Not even close!

[elfwishes999]

is it denethor? he was burnt..but not really hidden...but it's just a guess... :confused:

[Fingolfin II]

Was it Maedhros? Burnt by the firey chasm he leapt into; hidden in the bosom of the Earth; depleted by his Oath and/or the loss of his hand?

[The Perky Ent]

Not even close!

[elfwishes999]

what does depleted mean? I'm really slow some times and i dont know what it means!! maybe if you let me know what that means i'll get it.... :cool:

[wilwarin538]

this is a guess but the one Ring? It was hidden for a long time and it ended up getting burnt butI dont know what depleted means, so thats my guess

[Morsul the Dark]

Saruman?

He was hidden in Orthanc he burned wth jealousy at Gandalf and his power was depleted

[The Perky Ent]

elfwishes999 for the definition of the word depleted, go here: Dictionary.com Definition (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=depleted) As for everyone else, wrong. But Morsul, your on the right track!

[Bombadil]

Saruman's staff?

[The Perky Ent]

No, but still on the path.

[paavo]

could it be Saruman's stash of pipeweed? First Saruman burned it, after the ents attacked to Isengard it was hidden and when the hobbits found it, it was depleted.

[The Perky Ent]

Paavo, you are a genius! You got it! It was indeed the pipeweed! I'm glad you got it. I figured the trail I paved helped ;) Anyways, congrats, and it's your go!

[paavo]

I can't believe this! I figured it out! :eek:
so this is how it feels when you actually know something. ;)

well, let's see...

Used, carried, thrown away.

ps. I'll be gone for a couple of days so I can't confirm any answers. sorry. :(

[wilwarin538]

um Im thinking the one ring, it was used and carried and then thrown away. But Im probably way off.

[The Perky Ent]

The Phial of Galadriel? Frodo carried and used it against Shelob, but as he got closer to Mt. Doom, he disgarded it.

[Fingolfin II]

Sam's saucepans?

[paavo]

If I may be so humble as to quote mister perky: not even close! :p
except of course Fingolfin II, you have it. :)

[Fingolfin II]

Cheers, paavo.

Skilled, fair, trapped.

[paavo]

Maybe Eowyn? she was skilled in swordmanship, obviously fair and trapped in many ways: her house falling and she unable to do anything about it, she was held against her will at the houses of healing etc.

[Fingolfin II]

Got it in one :).

[paavo]

two in a row! :cool:
I better watch out or this will get to my head! :)

ok: Ever moving, followed, dangerous.

[Bombadil]

Arien?

[paavo]

nope.

[The Perky Ent]

Here's a long shot: The ring?

[Bombadil]

The Fellowship?

[Fingolfin II]

Gandalf?

[paavo]

Not even close! :p
it's not a person.

[Mariska Greenleaf]

The Anduin?

[paavo]

nope but pretty close.

[NightKnight]

Rauros?

[paavo]

nope. it doesn't have a proper name. And you shouldn't take the hints too literally. it's not really moving even though it is "ever moving".
did this help or are you just more confused? :)

[NightKnight]

I'm still confused. ;)

Is it a geographical place?

[paavo]

no, it's not a geographical place.
would it help if I said that the "ever moving" comes from a song that made it to the movies and the "dangerous" part is from a clause of Bilbo.

I'm really bad at giving hints. :)

[elfwishes999]

is it the Eye of Sauron?

[paavo]

:) no. ok I'll make this real easy. just finish the quote. "get of the ____"

[Bombadil]

Road!!! I was going to say that!! But I didn't think followed fit it.. :confused: But it's perfect for ever moving (road goes ever on and on...) and danger. (It's a dangerous business Frodo going out your door...)

[paavo]

excellent Bombadil! :)

now that I think of it, followed isn't the best hint for road... well, a little challenge is always good :D

[Bombadil]

After I look at it again though it is pretty good. The road is followed, I just interpreted the road as following something. Very riddle-like I do say. Let's see hmm...


black, swift, infamous

[The Perky Ent]

Nazgûl

[Bombadil]

nope

[paavo]

maybe Ancalagon?
he was black and infamous and since he was the first of the winged dragons you could say he was swift.

[Bombadil]

think not living

[Gil-Galad]

Army of Dunharrow?

[Bombadil]

hahah not that kind of not living. As in Place, object, event

[Fingolfin II]

The palantir?

[Bombadil]

Good answer but I couldn't see how that would match swift. Nope sorry! :D

[The Perky Ent]

I think I gots it! The black gate?

[Bombadil]

nope, I suppose infamous is a bad hint, since everything in Middle-Earth that's written about is infamous. It's a Weapon, and no it's not Anglachel.

[The Perky Ent]

Sauron's mace?

[Bombadil]

Nope. It's a weapon that's not usually black, but this thing in particular was special...

[Osse]

I can't believe this... black, swift, infamous... How can it NOT be Gurthang!!!

Um...


Is it the Original Grond, Hammer of Morgoth perhaps?? (not very hopeful)
OR could it be Grond, the battering ram of Mordor (even less hopeful)

[The Saucepan Man]

The Black Arrow with which Bard shot Smaug.

[Osse]

aw man... i knew saucepan would get it :P







I always wondered, why on earth would a bloke like Bard carry a black arrow around with him? Also it was never specified whether the arrow was one of many, and just happened to be the last, or was the only black arrow he owned. Mayble all his arrows were black. :P

[Bombadil]

Good point Ossë, I just always assumed it was special, because if they were all black how could he save it for last? Anyway, you're up Mr. Sauce. :D

[The Saucepan Man]

Why thank you Mr B. :)

Next up:

Foul, Ravaging, Depleting

[Rilwen Gamgee]

Orcs? They destroyed trees, and their foulness is already obvious.

[Bombadil]

Balrogs?

[The Saucepan Man]

Nope. Neither Orcs nor Balrogs.

[Firefoot]

Dragons?

[The Saucepan Man]

No.

[paavo]

maybe oliphaunts? I'm not sure about foul but they sure are ravaging and depleting.

[The Saucepan Man]

'Fraid not.

The answer is not something that is living, although it was likely to have been caused by living things ...

[Gil-Galad]

Could have been that Plague that wiped half of Gondors population?

[The Saucepan Man]

It was indeed the Great Plague. Well done Gil-Galad. :)

Take it away ...

[Gil-Galad]

it was just the Depelting thing that made me think...since it did deplete Gondors Population


Unseen, one Colour, singers of joy and doom


probaly to easy...

[paavo]

well, since you said it is easy, I'll give it a quess: the Ainur.

[Gil-Galad]

nope...kinda way off

[Tuor of Gondolin]

How about the elves of Lorien? Specifically, singing about Gandalf's death. Not sure about the one color, though.

[Gil-Galad]

Hint: First Age

[Niluial]

Maybe the Nazgul? They wore black cloaks with hoods yet beneath their bodies were invisible. Their song could be their screech? I’m probably very off.

[Gil-Galad]

Hint: look at last hint

[drigel]

The Green Elves of Ossiriand ??

[Gil-Galad]

must give reasons...

[drigel]

sorry im a newbie to this game :) looks like fun though

unseen: secretive forest dwellers

one color: green - see above as to why

Singers of Joy and Doom: that was tough - a reference to Teleri in general? I dont remember the Laiquendi being exceptional speakers.... or mabye Lanthir Lamath?

[Gil-Galad]

The place where the Green-elves lived was called Lindon, Lindon meaning Land of Song, so the Ossirian are good singers, anyway you can go now

[drigel]

ok - good one! Lindon i always associated w/2nd and 3rd ages but your right!

my 1st attempt disclaimer - gonna be lame


Black, Cunning, star

[drigel]

too easy eh? sorry :)

[Morsul the Dark]

too easy?
no on the contrary staqrr is throwing me off

shelob?
black cnning spider
hurt by the star of elendil

[Gil-Galad]

i keep thinking Tilion...

[drigel]

really?? wow i thought star gave it away :)
hint?
omg this is so much more fun than the work that is staring me in the face :)

[Gil-Galad]

hmmm Eol? he lived underneath the stars in Nan Elmoth...

[drigel]

close
:smokin:

[Gil-Galad]

Maeglin?

[drigel]

nope but xtreme warmth
btw nope on tilion

[drigel]

and ive got to correct myself i should have started with:

Black, Malice, Star

now its easy :smokin:

[Gil-Galad]

Ancalagon?

[drigel]

Anglachel
bada-bing u got it!
i love talking swords :) thats freaking cool

[drigel]

well geez i thought u had a typo but you guessed the worm ?./.?
oh well - im a newbie sorry your turn :)

[drigel]

black: color of the blade

malice\cunning: 'There is malice in this sword. The dark heart of the smith still dwells in it. It will not love the hand it serves; neither will it abide with you long.'
-Luthian

star: made f/metorite. could "cleave iron like dry wood"

awsome :)

[Gil-Galad]

right...


Shining defense, Frozen Offense, Last of the High cursed

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

Galadriel?

[Gil-Galad]

good guess but no


Hint: this character died

[drigel]

maedros?

[Gil-Galad]

nope sorry

[drigel]

aha he says

gil galad

Shining defense - armour had glittered..?. something liked it looked like stars?
Frozen Offense - Aiglos Snowpoint?
Last of the High cursed - Last Noldor king?

[The Perky Ent]

It's Gil-Galad!

[Gil-Galad]

this a toughy... Drigel didn't explain the first term to good...or spelled the name right... whoever gets here first, Drigel or Perky...


Shining defense referred to My SHining shield aganest Sauron

[drigel]

since i was such a spas last time perky you go

[drigel]

and a thousand apologies for your name, son of fingon

[The Perky Ent]

Thank you very much Drigel! Right, here's the next one:


Cold, tall, where spirits bodies remain

[Gil-Galad]

Carn Dum? or Angmar? maybe even teh Witch-King!?

[The Perky Ent]

No, No, and maybe...no :p Try again!

[drigel]

barrow wight?

[Morsul the Dark]

the paths of the dead?

[drigel]

Stone of Erech?

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Houses of the Dead? (Mandos)

[The Perky Ent]

So far, nuthin's right ;)

[drigel]

Imlad Morgul?

[The Perky Ent]

Nope!

[drigel]

grrrr
perky u r one evil snowman lol

[Morsul the Dark]

is imlad morgull minas morgul because minas morgul is my guess :)

[Gil-Galad]

Towers of Ash?

[drigel]

imlad morgul is the valley in which minas morgul is located

[drigel]

carchost and narchost?

[Morsul the Dark]

ah well ill keep my guess because the city itself is tall while the valley is not so perhaps i am correct however i thank you for the informatiob :D

[The Perky Ent]

Still nuthin. Hint, the first is the best.

[Gil-Galad]

so many blind guesses...*shakes head*