Words in Words

[piosenniel]

There are three words, here, and a dead give away, to boot: smilies/smile.gif
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Being very fond of trains, I once took the Far Northern Line from Oregon, into Canada, and across the continent – passing from English to French, and back again, in a matter of days. The Bar Car became my usual haunt, and I sought out it out on a daily basis, liking to watch the landscape roll by as I sipped an exquisite concoction called The Flying Dutchman. I asked for the recipe on my last day aboard, and the Jamaican server flashed his gleaming smile, in response. ‘I’ll ask the chief ta instruct ya, ma’am,’ he said hurriedly. Taking another lovely tumbler of it from his cart, he daintily placed it before me.

‘Enjoy!’ he said. And I did.

[The Saucepan Man]

Hehe. There are at least six in there:

I once took the Far Northern Line from Oregon ...

Took and Arnor

... across the continent ...

Ent

... and I sought out it out on a daily basis ...

Dis

‘I’ll ask the chief ta instruct ya, ma’am,’

Chieftain (of the Dunlendings?)

... from his cart, he daintily placed it before me.

Arthedain

Oh, and Helka's there too:

an exquisite concoction called The Flying Dutchman. I asked for the recipe

Dutch mania smilies/biggrin.gif

[piosenniel]

Oh, I see I should have been more specific!! smilies/tongue.gif

The ones I was looking for you got: (the heirs of Isildur)

Northern Line:

Arnor, Arthedain, Chieftains

(& Helka will be pleased I thought of him, even if subconsciously!)

Your turn! smilies/biggrin.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Okey-dokey, pig in a pokey, here's the next one:

They were mainly interested in sailing and boating. Being very cliquey, they were known as the cabal. Rogues, they were considered by the townsfolk. People used to shout at them "You are the Cabal! Rogues you are!" But, this simply went to show how intolerant the townsfolk had become.

There are 8 words to find in there, not all specifically Tolkien-related, but very closely linked. smilies/evil.gif

[Silmarien]

ok I've found Balrog twice, cabal. Rogues
and onside? considered
But I'll keep looking

[Samwise]

Balrog x2,
hiss-this simply--a reference to Gollum?

[Samwise]

boating-a reference to the Brandybucks? But it has to be a word IN a word, dosen't it....? smilies/confused.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Both Balrogs are valid. "Onside" and "hiss" are not. smilies/evil.gif

[Samwise]

interested-rest-what Frodo did when he left the Shire and sailed West? NO clue...

[tom bombariffic]

I found "Ent", (it was int "went"), but i dunno if it counts because its not merged between 2 words. hoom hoom.

[The Saucepan Man]

"Boating", "rest" and "ent" are not among the words that I am looking for.

Hint: It is significant that "Balrog" appears twice. smilies/evil.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Hint 2: It is something that was said.

[BeautifulSoup]

YAY!!! I've got it!

"Ai! Ai!" wailed Legolas. "A Balrog! A Balrog is come!"

The words are: ai x 2, a x2, Balrogx2 is and come

smilies/biggrin.gif
I'm so proud of myself now!

[ May 17, 2003: Message edited by: BeautifulSoup ]

[The Saucepan Man]

I'm so proud of myself now!

And rightly so, Beautiful Soup. You are correct. smilies/smile.gif

[BeautifulSoup]

Okey dokey,
"When I was young I dreamed of becoming a baseball. But now I se that we must move forvard, not backvard, upvard, and for ever tvirling, tvirling into a happy sky!" -This is a slightly adapted quote from one of the Simpsons' aliens. Sorry, I couldnt think of anthing original, or good. This is beyond easy compared to Saucepan Man's ai!ai! poser. Oh well. Sorry... smilies/confused.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Hey, Broth of Beauty, there are no good questions or bad questions, there are just questions ... smilies/smile.gif

backvard, upvard, and for ever tvirling ...

Is it Varda?

[BeautifulSoup]

Yes, of course you are right, oh Lord of the Saucepans!

I'll try and concoct something more interesting in the future smilies/smile.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Heading off sea servant, eh?

[LePetitChoux]

Well, the "heading off" suggests a letter or two missing at the beginning, making the answer ostensibly Eä, but then we get the "servant, eh?", which just doesn't seem to fit! So, um, yeah. I'll go for Eä, even though I'm sure it is completely wrong.

[Eruanna]

As well as Eä, I think I spotted; Heading off sea servant, eh?

Osse the Maia, and servant of Ulmo.

[LePetitChoux]

Ah! Now I get it! Only I'm inclined to think that the last e comes from the "eh" rather than the "servant". But perhaps that's just me. smilies/smile.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

The answer is indeed Osse, so you are correct Eruanna (although LePetitChoux is right about the final "e" coming from "eh").

[Eruanna]

This unfortunate roamed in the wild, never able to come to terms with his unlucky fate. Rather than accept his doom, he became a rebel, many called him an outlaw. rage overcame him when he found he had unknowingly married his sister. Eventually, giving in to fate, he took his own life.

I expect this will be solved in about five minutes! smilies/smile.gif

[Arestevana]

I disagree. I have been staring at the screen for ten and can think of nothing.

[Tinuviel Took]

This unfortunate roamed in the wild, never able to come to terms with his unlucky fate. Rather than accept his doom, he became a rebel, many called him an outlaw. rage overcame him when he found he had unknowingly married his sister. Eventually, giving in to fate, he took his own life.

Or is there a Turambar in there as well? I need to go to bed soon so I haven't looked tremendously hard.

[Eruanna]

There are three "Words in Words"....sorry, I should have said.

[Silmarien]

Bringing this to the top.

The only (seemingly unrelated) words I've found are sun x2, dint, hew, comet and sown???

[Eruanna]

Hmm, checking back through the thread, I think I may have gone slightly *off format* with my offering smilies/rolleyes.gif

Tinuviel was on the right lines earlier....(hint, hint)...there are three words, all related.

[LePetitChoux]

I'm stumped! I've found a Turambar in there, in addition to Tinuviel Took's Turin, but it's an extremely vague Turambar, so I'm not at all sure if its right.
This unfortunate roamed in the wild, never able to come to terms with his unlucky fate. Rather than accept his doom, he became a rebel, many called him an outlaw. rage overcame him when he found he had unknowingly married his sister. Eventually, giving in to fate, he took his own life.

Apart from that, I have absolutely no idea! smilies/confused.gif

[Eruanna]

You're right on both counts LePetitChoux (Turambar and it is vague) There is another word in there too:

many called him an outlaw. Rage overtook him when he found he had unknowingly married his sister. Eventually, giving in to fate, he took his own life.

Mormegil

In using the first or last letters of words I didn't follow the format of linking the hidden words properly.....I'll do better next time. And well done to those who found them anyway!
smilies/rolleyes.gif
Either you or Tinuviel should go next.

[LePetitChoux]

Um, I think I'd better take it.

The High Ruler and delicious uncooked iguanas live in harmony-in the woods, in the trees, lovely empty gorgeous olive l'Asteure-Solaire groves.

Yes. No clue this time, as its probably obvious

[ June 09, 2003: Message edited by: LePetitChoux ]

[Arestevana]

lovely empty gorgeous olive l'asteure-solaire groves.
Legolas

and almost his dad.
The High Ruler And N?Delicious Uncooked Iguanas Live

[ June 09, 2003: Message edited by: Arestevana ]

[LePetitChoux]

Whoopsie, I don't know how I could have missed the N....Oh well, Legolas, at any rate was properly inserted by me, and very quickly guessed by you, so it's your turn now. smilies/smile.gif

[Arestevana]

That's okay, I figured out what you meant!
Here's the new one:

"A favor" Eli begged. Anything, old friend!" the king replied. "Knighting Alen?" the man asked. The king appeared deep in thought. "Hmmm, Eli...and Alen is your son? Eli began to laugh. "I, King Isaac, am lost. You misunderstand. Alen is my father! My son is named Michael." The king laughed too. "Michael? We shall knight him as well! Bring them tomorrow!"

There are five. All are closely related. smilies/evil.gif smilies/evil.gif

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

"A favor" Eli begged. Anything,
Ea?

"Michael?We shall knight him as well!
Elwe?

[ June 09, 2003: Message edited by: Horse-Maiden of the Shire ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Hmm. Good one, Arestevana. smilies/smile.gif I think that I have found them all:

"A favor" Eli begged. Anything, old friend!" the king replied. "Knighting Alen?" the man asked. The king appeared deep in thought. "Hmmm, Eli...and Alen is your son? Eli began to laugh. "I, King Isaac, am lost. You misunderstand. Alen is my father! My son is named Michael." The king laughed too. "Michael? We shall knight him as well! Bring them tomorrow!"

Thingol
Nightingale
Melian
Camlost
Elwe

[Arestevana]

Correct! You found them all! smilies/biggrin.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

This year, I travelled to South America with a group of friends in order to explore the Orinoco river. The desire to see the world had come upon me like a timebomb, urging me to pastures new.

Charting first the north Orinoco, my companions and I travelled in two boats called the Red Orinoco and the Green Orinoco. Then, after three days' journey down the river, we set out on foot. Our guide and friend, Wali, naturally knew the way. So, taking my trusty staff, I lifted my pack onto my back and followed the group into the depths of the rainforest. And, as we continued our trek, I listened out for the sounds of the abundant wildlife about me.

Some time later, we came to a village where the locals, wearing loincloths, welcomed us with great warmth. Finding it to our liking, we stayed there for a number of days. And what a different lifestyle we enjoyed there, being used as we were to the hubub of urban living. Indeed, I would quite happily have set up home there amongst tree and shrub, if urgent business in Caracas had not drawn me away.

I am going to Bali next year.

There are thirteen words to find, all very closely related. smilies/wink.gif

[LePetitChoux]

«««This year, I travelled to South America with a group of friends in order to explore the Orinoco river. The desire to see the world had come upon me like a timebomb, urging me to pastures new.

Charting first the north Orinoco, my companions and I travelled in two boats called the Red Orinoco and the Green Orinoco. Then, after three days' journey down the river, we set out on foot. Our guide and friend, Wali, naturally knew the way. So, taking my trusty staff, I lifted my pack onto my back and followed the group into the depths of the rainforest. And, as we continued our trek, I listened out for the sounds of the abundant wildlife about me.

Some time later, we came to a village where the locals, wearing loincloths, welcomed us with great warmth. Finding it to our liking, we stayed there for a number of days. And what a different lifestyle we enjoyed there, being used as we were to the hubub of urban living. Indeed, I would quite happily have set up home there amongst tree and shrub, if urgent business in Caracas had not drawn me away.

I am going to Bali next year. »»»

I think that was perfectly charming, oh Saucepan Man! Of course it is the 13 Dwarves from the Hobbit,
Dwalin, Balin, Fili, Kili, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Oin, Gloin, Nori, Ori, Dori, and of course, the great Thorin Oakenshield himself.

I have a question, was Oin to be found within Gloin? I haven't spotted him anywhere else... smilies/confused.gif

[ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: LePetitChoux ]

[LePetitChoux]

Monsieur le Saucepan?
Have you forgotten this thread?

[The Saucepan Man]

Sorry Madame Le Petit Choux. Been away for a few days. You are, of course, correct. smilies/smile.gif

And Oin was to be found along with Balin in the final sentence:

I am going to Bali next year.

[LePetitChoux]

Ah, of course! how could I have been so stupid?

I can't really think of one right now... If it wouldn't be too much trouble could you maybe take it, Mr. Saucepan? Or someone else?
smilies/smile.gif

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

[The Saucepan Man]

Well, I have set a fair number of the last few, so this thread is open to anyone who wants to concoct a suitable poser. smilies/smile.gif

[Silmarien]

Let's see if this is tricky enough to last at least 1/2 an hour.

Captain Flatbeard was ordering hair cuts for his dastardly pirate crew. “Doug, I’m liking you with a Mohawk. Mullets for Pippi Nonstocking, Fast Rider Sam, Greg and Alf and Tom. Err, you, Lyle, go last and get an afro. Dob, or O Mirabelle no haircut you don’t need one”

There are nine closely related words.
READY...SETTY...GO!

[Eruanna]

Captain Flatbeard was ordering haircuts for his dastardly pirate crew. "Doug I'm liking you with a Mohawk. Mullets for Pippi Nostocking, Fast Rider sam, Greg and Alf and Tom. Err you, Lyle go last and get an Afro. Dob, or O Mirabelle no haircut you don't need one.

All nine of the Fellowship. smilies/smile.gif

[Silmarien]

Well done Eruanna. At least it stood for a day. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Eruanna]

Ok, let's hope I can make a better go of this than my last attempt at creating a "Words in Words" smilies/rolleyes.gif

Ivan Yarrow and his wife Ava rise early each day. However, today was special. They had a lot to do, as their cousin, Arnold Orwell was coming to stay.
Arnold had offered to stay in an hotel. "Er, in this family we help each other out," declared Ivan. Later, after tidying the house and preparing a meal, Ava happily held Arnold in her arms.

There are five words in words.

[The Saucepan Man]

Could the words be related? smilies/wink.gif

Ivan Yarrow and his wife Ava rise early each day. However, today was special. They had a lot to do, as their cousin, Arnold Orwell was coming to stay.
Arnold had offered to stay in an hotel. "Er, in this family we help each other out," declared Ivan. Later, after tidying the house and preparing a meal, Ava happily held Arnold in her arms.

Vanya, Avari, Noldor, Teleri and Eldar, Elven races all. smilies/smile.gif

I do like these multiple words in words. smilies/cool.gif

[Eruanna]

Yup...that's the lot smilies/smile.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Thank you, Eruanna. smilies/smile.gif

Scott was a good looking lad. This was evident from the fact that he was always surrounded by a mob of fine young ladies, continually telling him what a good body he had. Certainly, he was not chubby in the least.

As a result of all this attention, he became rather headstrong and took to racing his sporty coupe down the street, burning rubber as he went. Some thought his behaviour rather retro. Personally, however, I quite admired the guy.

Many wondered how Scott, on his meagre salary, managed to maintain his youthful good looks. His secret lay in his bag, which he took with him wherever he went. One day, a particularly inquisitive old man had asked him what was in the bag. "Ginseng", Scott had replied "I mix it in a secret concoction, which I take daily, together with a custard bun, cereal and a measure of brandy". Bucking the trend, he had come up with his own secret recipe for eternal youth.

And ever after, his name became a byword for youth, some might say a symbol. Geriatrics would queue up outside his door and would pay hansomely for his elixir. Indeed, all the townspeople had wanted a go, old and young alike.

There are thirteen words in words, all related. smilies/biggrin.gif

[LePetitChoux]

I have looked at this a LOT and I am beginning to crack. PLEASE could I have a clue? smilies/confused.gif

[Samwise]

Ugh. I found eight.

good body= Goodbody

chubb=Chubb

headstrong=Headstrong

ret *ro. Per* sonally=Roper (Andy the?)

took= Took

*bag. "Gins*eng", =Baggins

*brandy". Buck*ing =Brandybuck

sym*bol. Ger*iatrics =Bolger

Right now my brain hurts.... smilies/tongue.gif

Wait, found another.....

mo *b of fin* e = Boffin

*Brain still hurts, though......*
smilies/tongue.gif

[ June 23, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Eruanna]

I also found:

Scott on his meagre salary.

custard bun, cereal
go, old and young.

[The Saucepan Man]

Well done, Samwise and Eruanna. Those twelve are all correct. smilies/smile.gif I think the connection is pretty clear by now. smilies/wink.gif

There is still one more to find. Winner takes all. smilies/tongue.gif

[Eruanna]

I think I've found the other one:

"burning rubber"

I think it's only fair that Samwise gets it though...she found more of the words, and I wouldn't have known what to look for if she hadn't done all of the work.

smilies/smile.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

That's the one Eruanna. smilies/smile.gif

*In Jordie accent* Samwise or Eruanna. Who goes? You decide! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Eruanna]

Way eye, hinny. It's Samwise's torn next like. Ah divvent hae won reddy enyhoo. smilies/tongue.gif

[Samwise]

Thank you kindly. I shall think of a paragraph asap. Though certainly it won't be as confusin' as one of Mr. Saucepans'. smilies/wink.gif

[Samwise]

Okay, here goes. Sadly, bein' the simple minded Hobbit that I am, It won't be as witty as Mr. Saucepans' work, if you understand me, but....
There're 10 words in here, taken from FOTR or TTT (that I can think of). A couple of them appear twice.

Ellie Rose was very concerned about her bills. She recieved countless phone calls about them. The phone rang and rang.
Finally she was so stressed by it she started talking funny. "Me 'arrass no more! " she shouted in her mind, groaning to herself. "Man, where will I ever get the money? My savings has been dwarfed ! "
Then one day, a stranger came from nowhere, it seemed, and gave her all of the money she needed !
"Thank you!" she said over and over again. "Who are you? "
"Theo Redman is my name." said the stranger as he disappeared into the shadow. "Fax me or call me when you're ready to pay me back. There's no hurry. "
Mark my word, Ellie Rose paid Theo back as soon as she could!

Ack. Well, there it is. 10 words, two of them appear twice... smilies/wink.gif

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Mearas ("Me ´arass!")
Shadowfax ("Shadow "Fax")
Theodred ("Theo Red(man)")
Dwarf ("Dwarfed")
Mark ("´Mark´ my words")
Rohan ("she groaned")––––––––––>That´s·six.

[Silmarien]

I've found some too.

Ellie rose x2
groaning -the type of horse
man -pertaining to Aragorn
Theo Redman

[Samwise]

Rohan ("she groaned")––––––––––>That´s·six

? Sorry, that's not one of them. "Roan" dosen't count, either.

[Samwise]

Theodred ("Theo Red(man)")

This is not one of them, either.

[Eruanna]

"groaning to herself. Man where will I ever get the money? My savings have been Dwarfed"

From Eomer's speech to Aragorn and company:What business do an Elf a Man and a Dwarf have in the Riddermark?

Still looking smilies/smile.gif

[Samwise]

Eruanna's are correct.

[Samwise]

Whoop. Realized I wasn't looking for eros either.....though there's something else in there I'm looking for that's close.
[EDIT]
Oop--never mind, Silmarien already got eored.
So, so far you've all found:

Elf
Man
Dwarf
eored
and
[LIST]
Rose x2
Meara
Shadowfax
and
Mark

There is another that appears twice, and another that you folks haven't gotten yet. smilies/wink.gif

[ June 25, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[LePetitChoux]

I've found orc once (...or call...).

[Eruanna]

How about Ellie Rose x2, does that count?

[Samwise]

*orc*--Whoa! Didn't even know that one was in there! smilies/eek.gif

Actually, Eruanna, that's not one of the ones I was looking for either. smilies/frown.gif One is in plain sight, hint: he was a member of the Fellowship. The other is not quite in as plain sight, but it was the chosen occupation
of one of the other members of the Fellowship. smilies/wink.gif

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

I think found the occupation (King):
talking funny
And I think I found the other one...Is it ranger? It appears twice:
a stranger/the stranger

[ June 28, 2003: Message edited by: Horse-Maiden of the Shire ]

[Samwise]

Oh, boy..."ranger" was the occupation I was thinking of, and I didn't know "king" was in there.....eep. smilies/rolleyes.gif

There is only one more word. It's the name of one of the members of the original Fellowship.

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Is the name Sam?
stranger came

[Samwise]

Nope. All of the words in this are together. There are no separated letters. Since you folks are probably tired of this one, though, here's a (bit of) hint: This Fellowship member was not human.

[LePetitChoux]

I am close to doing something I never, ever, ever do - give up!
I can't find anyone in there...
I expect it will be either Legolas or Gimli, because most of the words are to do with Rohan, but nowhere can I see them! smilies/confused.gif

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Samwise! We need a better hint! smilies/frown.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

concerned about her bills

Bill the Pony?

[Samwise]

That's the one, Mr. Saucepan. smilies/wink.gif Oh, dear. You've all been doing such good guessing, though, I'm not sure who to give it to.

[Samwise]

Well, from my count, Gwahir the Windlord got most of them. He may continue, unless he'd like to give it to someone else. smilies/wink.gif

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Well, thanks, I think I'll take it myself (although I did have it considerably easier, what with going first)

Ok; the following passage will contain ten words. They could be from any source, but are specific terms for Tolkien's inventions only -- I think all people or places -- not simply English words that feature in the books ('ring', for example, will not be allowed, although 'Treebeard' would as it is a specific translaion that refers to a specific thing). If you find one that I didn't know about (Rohan or Roan, for example) then you can have a bonus point smilies/smile.gif. If the sound of the letters you have found resembles something, then chances are it is a good guess.

The man, wearing a coat of thin material -- a purple iridescent washed with blue dye -- looked around him before striding into the field. His eyes were dull, mostly dark blue but with a slight yellow in the inner circle.

The tree that had stood there, in time far ago on the top of a mound, had had an 'ethel' branch grafted onto it that had caused it to collapse. The hulk was now covered with ringed colonies of moulds and fungi that had turned it snow-white. Trees, left dead like this, can stay solid for many years; however this one looked like collapsing quickly.

The wind blew through the man's course hair as he stooped to look at what lay on this log. The rotten bark was black, but a still blacker eel lay snugly in a crack. The man's eyes opened wider.....

Some of these may be rather tricky. I might give a small clue: the very last word in the passage is the hardest to find. Or at least it should be.

[LePetitChoux]

The man, wearing a coat of thin material -- a purple iridescent washed with blue dye -- looked around him before striding into the field. His eyes were dull, mostly dark blue but with a slight yellow in the inner circle.


Manwë
Entwash
Ulmo

I can't find any more right now...

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

The hulk was
Tulkas?

Not too sure about this one, but it was used specifically for Tolkien (i think)
white. Trees,
White Tree?

[ July 01, 2003: Message edited by: Horse-Maiden of the Shire ]

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

You've got four. Manwe, Ulmo, White Tree and Entwash are all correct -- I'm afraid Tulkas isn't. (There are no split words, and all the letter sounds must be present.)

[Eruanna]

All the letter sounds must be present....not necessarily the letters?

Then do these count:

"far ago on"....Aragorn.

"Course hair".....Corsair.

"had had an ethel...Adanedhel (Elf-Man, one of Turin's names)

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Yes, they're correct. So we've got seven:
-Manwe
-Ulmo
-Aragorn
-Adadedhel
-Entwash
-White tree
-Corsair
Three more (that I know of)

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

"there, in time" yeilds Erinti the archaic Valier. smilies/tongue.gif

Bit of a stretch but I find:

'slight yellow' becomes 'slight yeller' fairly easily, from which one can get tyeller the word for 'grades' in the Elvish Alphabet.

Sophia

[ July 03, 2003: Message edited by: Sophia the Thunder Mistress ]

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Well, I didn't actually have Erenti. Nothing 'archaic' is deliberately there, but I'll grant it. A bonus point to Sophia. smilies/smile.gif

Tyeller was one though, yes. Two more.
Manwe
Ulmo
Entwash
Adanedhel
White Tree
Coarsair
Aragorn
Tyeller
?
?

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Er...a hint, perhaps?

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Lol, right you are. I'll give a hint for the two remaining names: one is a mountain range, the other is the name of an Ainu.

[The Saucepan Man]

Well, here's one more:

covered with ringed

Ered Wethrin, the Shadowy Mountains.

Can't see the last one for the life of me, though. smilies/frown.gif

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Very good, Saucepans. With any luck the end is now in sight. The last name is a Maia, specifically.

[LePetitChoux]

This is probably terribly thick of me, but may I have yet another clue? smilies/confused.gif

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Ok. This Maiar is associated with fire -- practically giving it away, but you still have to find its hiding-place in the passage...

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

I'm pretty sure I know which Maiar you're talking about, but I just CAN'T FIND IT! Gwaihir, you sneaky little bird...

[Beren87]

Well, I guess you want Arien, but I as well cannot seem to find it.

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Yeah, it's Arien. And unless I've made a horrible mistake, it's in there. Find it smilies/wink.gif.

[Samwise]

wearing
ari_n?

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

=] As we're basing the words on phoneticness rather than just letters, I'm afraid I can't take that one... I may as well give you a hint. It's in the last paragraph.

[Annunfuiniel]

blacker eel

? I'm not very good at English phonetics...

~Annun

[Beren87]

The rotten

That's the thing that, to me, comes the closest to sound like it. smilies/tongue.gif

[ July 29, 2003: Message edited by: Beren87 ]

[Arestevana]

This is stretching it a bit, but I'm going to have a go. How about (last letter of every other word)
but a still blacker eel lay snugly in
aryn?

[Samwise]

PHONETICS??? Crimeney, as if this game wasn't hard enough... smilies/rolleyes.gif

wearing?

[ July 29, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

At last, someone's got it. Well done Annunfuiniel. (As you perhaps realised, all the words were whole in my passage, and also all stretched over two or in one case three consecutive words with no interruptions). Can't tell you how glad I am that that's over smilies/smile.gif.

As Annunfuiniel, Saucepans, Eruanna, Sophia, Horse-maiden, and Doom-vegetable were all the contributors, either one of you may go next.

[The Saucepan Man]

I'll pass.

Well done, Annun. But could someone explain to me how "eree" gives "Arien" phonetically. I may be being dense here, but I just don't get it. smilies/frown.gif

[Samwise]

could someone explain to me how "eree" gives "Arien"
I certainly don't get it, either. smilies/confused.gif

[ August 01, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Damn, you're right, it doesn't. Ok sorry about that, looks like I made a rather embarassing mistake (probably thinking of 'Ariel' or something instead of Arien...). :/ smilies/smile.gif Don't worry, Saucepans, it was actually me that was being dense...
smilies/rolleyes.gif
Anyway. My apologies for the mistake. Anyone who is viable may post the next one.

[Annunfuiniel]

So I got a wrong word right, eh? Go figure... smilies/rolleyes.gif

smilies/wink.gifAnnun

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Hey... I'm capable of living outside the womb... and I'm rather practical... Here goes: This contains two Tolkien things:

"Did you hear? They hung Old Aunt Webby in the square!" Grandmother Ada gasped, clutching her walking stick.

[Samwise]

Uh...are they Phonetical, or are the words just there?


*sees Earth and Web*

[ August 02, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Phonetical, my dear Wise-man. It will probably help to read them aloud, and I did include clues in the sentences themselves. And oddly enough, I didn't even notice 'earth' when I created this. Luckly it has absolutely nothing to do with the answer (clue or otherwise).

[ August 02, 2003: Message edited by: Feanor of the Peredhil ]

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

hung Old Aunt

Ungoliant?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Very good Gwaihir. One more.

Fea

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Grandmother Ada gasped

Radagasp = Radagast, methinks

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Good work. And my brother told me that they were so stupid nobody would figure it out... smilies/wink.gif Continue Gwaihir.

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Yes, well it did take me two goes smilies/tongue.gif. No time now, but I'll give you another one to search through tomorrow with any luck.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Yes, well it did take me two goes smilies/wink.gif .

Well... if you're going to be that way *sniff sob*... smilies/wink.gif

Come on Gwaihir, I'm ready for ya!

Fea

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Ok, sorry about the wait. This one shouldn't be too hard; look for the phrase.

You should do it soon -- the lists are growing as we speak. Only a little longer and we would be pulled under finitely; there would be no hope for us if we fell as low as the others have, we could not sustain ourselves.
In the fullness of time -- a few months, it should take -- we, were we done in it, we shall again come to dominate the industry in this corner of the world.
And then afterwards. Think of it! All you could ever need... so do it now, and there is a better than likely chance that this will happen.

[ August 17, 2003: Message edited by: Gwaihir the Windlord ]

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Ah my good Windlord, pray forgive me, but I am drawing a blank. Could you perchance give me a clue (preferably which book it's in)? I'd be deeply indebted.

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

It's in the Hobbit. The words (sometimes split) from a particular well-known quote are strung accross the passage (which itself is cryptically related to the quote, although with hindsight this probably isn't going to give anything much away smilies/smile.gif).

[Samwise]

*Looks over paragraph* You're right, it hasn't!

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Bad luck. Since this is difficult, I'll give another clue each day until someone gets it, today's being that the quote is sometimes to be seen to the upper of the screen in the barrowdowns.

[Amanaduial the archer]

*Bump*

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

How well known is this stupid blasted quote? Actually, forgive my whining. But how long of a quote is it? Short, medium, long? Am I looking for some seven word quote like "what have I got in my pocket?"?, or is it absurdly simple like "Thag you very buch."? (however I can't find either!!!!!)

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Damn, it was worth an experiment, but no-one is going to get it. =/ I'm not even sure if the entire quote was in there... too, too hard, I'm afraid.
It was the end quote of Gandalf's ('You are a fine fellow, Mister Baggins....'), if you want to look for it. In the meantime, look for the one Middle-Earth/Aman geography word (due to my being in disgrace for posting an unanswerable question, I'm limiting myself :rolleyes smilies/smile.gif, with the phonetics not entirely correct and split among juxtaposed words, in this passage:

'Have a care, Mister Thornton! That crack nearly deafened me....'

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

'Have a care, Mister Thornton! That crack nearly deafened me....'

Have a= Ea!!!!!

Probably not the one you're looking for... smilies/biggrin.gif

Fea

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Ah, you may as well have it. It wasn't that good anyway; I was looking for 'h[b]ave a car[b]e' (Avathar), but that was probably rather obscure as well. smilies/smile.gif I'll promise to stop doing it in future. Ask away.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Alrighty... I'm a little busy at the moment- cleaning up from my Sweet Sixteen extended family bash last night (happy birthday me!), so I'll work on a new one and I'll post either later or tomorrow.

Fea

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Okay, here's one. It has three names and one place:

Come and see the Carthal Dirks! White as milk or even snow are the hilts of these nifty blades!

Probably too easy.. but alas, I can't always be on top of things!

Fea

[Beren87]

Come and see the Carthal Dirks! White as milk or even snow are the hilts of these nifty blades!

Haldir, Ea ?

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

You're scraping the barrel a bit with Ea there =]

Come and see the Carthal Dirks! White as milk or even snow are the hilts of these nifty blades!

Melkor was all I could find.

[Evisse the Blue]

Come and see the Carthal Dirks! White as milk or even snow are the hilts of these nifty blades!
If you go for the phonetical approach, you can get Aredhel , but I guess that's stretching things a bit, isn't it? smilies/wink.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I suppose my sense of humor is getting a little screwed up, but Ea was the location! As for the others, Aredhel, Melkor, and Haldir are correctomundo. Whomever so desires (that answered correctly) may continue.

Fea

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Well it certainly won't be me smilies/smile.gif.

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Hmm, I'll give it a try. Although, this is my first time and it will probably be very easy. There are four words in the paragraph. Three are there in physical form but one is just the sound of the word.

Fearing the worst, Norman went to the police, who began to shadow his every move. He faxed them a copy of the documents so that they could see the problem. Unfortunately, a pair of silly cops broke the machine, and Norman knew with a kindling fire of anger that he was in trouble.

[Evisse the Blue]

I got Manwe, Fangorn and Shadowfax.
As for the sound of the word - no idea - maybe "Ai" as in "ai, ai, a balrog"?
nah, didn't think so... smilies/tongue.gif

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Fangorn is in there? Wow. Sorry, but Fangorn and "Ai" are not the ones I was looking for. The last two words are people. Manwe and Shadowfax are correct, though.

[ August 21, 2003: Message edited by: Horse-Maiden of the Shire ]

[Evisse the Blue]

Yeah, Fangorn was a bit stretched - I thought it sounded like it "fire of anger".
The other person is Feanor - but I still have no idea about the 'sound' one.

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Yes, Feanor is correct. Keep guessing about the sound of the word, though!

[The Saucepan Man]

I found machine, and Norman , so is the last one Nienor?

It seems to me that, with all this use of phonetics and split words, this game is becoming rather overly complicated. The odd varation on the theme is OK, but might I suggest that, for the time being, we return to using correctly spelled and complete words in words?

[Samwise]

might I suggest that, for the time being, we return to using correctly spelled and complete words in words?

This simple-minded hobbit would agree with Mr. Saucepan. smilies/frown.gif

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Mr. Saucepan is correct. But seeing as how Evisse got most of the words, I think I shall let her have a go at it.

[Evisse the Blue]

Thank you, Horse-maiden!
might I suggest that, for the time being, we return to using correctly spelled and complete words in words?
Just this one time - let me use some more phonetical ones! These ones are really easy - a single reading aloud should do the trick!

Thin columbines thrashed or assaulted the bag inside which their feathers were ruffled.

This should give you 4 character names, one place name, and 1 word. Some are phonetical, some are correctly spelled. None of them requires any skipping. smilies/smile.gif

[Samwise]

Hm...Baggins, edoras...ea(?)...eru...

[ August 22, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Turambar]

Thingol + Edoras

[Evisse the Blue]

Both of you are correct - except ea, that is. Ea was not one I thought of.

You got one more character and the word. smilies/smile.gif

[Turambar]

Is the word "fea" ?

[Samwise]

columbines
Lumbin=lumpkin?

[Evisse the Blue]

Turambar - yes, the word is fea. Nice going!

Samwise - no, it's much more simple than that! smilies/wink.gif The key word to look into is 'columbine' though!

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Gollum!

[Evisse the Blue]

Exactly, Horse-maiden! My declare my riddle officially solved!

I believe it was Samwise who got most of the words - so I'll invite her to make up the next one! smilies/smile.gif

Edit: Hold on, no - it's a tie between Samwise and Turambar. I don't know what the rules are in this situation, but I suppose the first who thinks of one should post it.

[ August 23, 2003: Message edited by: Evisse the Blue ]

[Samwise]

Be my guest, Turambar.

[Samwise]

Well, maybe just to keep the game going...

Mari Goldstien took no time relating where whe wanted to go--she was very excited when her cousin told her he would take her anywhere for her birthday!
"Redbo, okay? I want to go to Redbo!"
"You mean Redbal." Roger corrected. "But, same difference. Ruth, get the car started, won't you? "

There are...10 words to be found in there--some directly related to LOTR and some--sort of. smilies/wink.gif

[ August 24, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Umm...I found Balrog, Took, Red Book, and Ent. I found a couple of phonetics, but I'm not sure if they're supposed to be in there. If they are, then there's also Aragorn, and Tengwar that I have gotten.

[ August 24, 2003: Message edited by: Horse-Maiden of the Shire ]

[Evisse the Blue]

I also got Ingwe and Sam phonetically. And with correct spelling, Eru and maybe... Marigold? (Rosie's sister, as far as I can remember)

[Samwise]

Hm....all are right except the phonetics, there were meant to be none.
Also, Marigold is correct, but she's my--er--Sam's little sister. smilies/wink.gif

Sam is in there, but not phonetically, the name is just there.

There are...3 words left that sort-of/kind-of have to do with LOTR, and one more proper name that's actually there 3 times by my count. smilies/wink.gif

[Evisse the Blue]

Yes, stupid me, of course Sam is there - what was I thinking? smilies/rolleyes.gif

As for the last name - is that Ted? I have no idea though as to the LOTR realted words. Anyone else? Or maybe a hint, Samwise?

[Samwise]

S'okay.

Yes, the name is Ted.

Let's see...hints.

One of the words is an event--actually pretty important to LOTR.
One has to do with a few of the hobbits in the Fellowship.
One--sort of has to do with both Arwen and Bilbo. smilies/wink.gif

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Arwen and Bilbo? How does that work? smilies/wink.gif

Is birthday one?

[Samwise]

LOL....trust me. I'll explain when someone gets it.

And yes, birthday is one.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Mari Goldstien took no time relating where whe wanted to go--she was very excited when her cousin told her he would take her anywhere for her birthday!
"Redbo, okay? I want to go to Redbo!"
"You mean Redbal." Roger corrected. "But, same difference. Ruth, get the car started, won't you? "

balrog
Took
Redbook
Ent
Sam
Eru
Marigold
Ted
birthday

That's it so far (I believe), just to make it easier.

[Evisse the Blue]

Some of the hobbits of the Fellowship are cousins. (thanks to hint no.2).

As for Arwen and Bilbo...still pondering on that one... Gold maybe?

[Samwise]

Yes, cousins is one.

As for the Bilbo/Arwen one...

The word is part of a song, and also a name associated with Arwen.

That probably totally gave it away, but oh, well. smilies/wink.gif

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Star?

[Samwise]

Star is it--as in Arwen Evenstar and the portion of Bilbo's song that goes, "I see the star upon your mast."

Hm. That was a group effort. Who would like to take the next confusing word-thingy?

[Burzdol]

This is my first try at this, so here it goes.

"His affro does kind off look like yours, now that I see it closely."

[Samwise]

Um...actually, I believe it's the turn of one of the folks who solved the last puzzle.

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

*jumps up and down* Me, me, me!

Nina stared roguishly at Jacque. "What do you mean, we're going to the Midwest? It's March! We should be going to Germany!"

Jacque grinned, a little timidly. "It's not that far. Things will work out, you'll see. Just trust me on this one." Nina glared at him and stomped angrily out of the room.

Four words to be found. One is an actual word, two are places, and one is an abbreviation for one of his books.

[ August 26, 2003: Message edited by: Horse-Maiden of the Shire ]

[Evisse the Blue]

All I can find is 'edro' -which I suppose is the word, and Farthing - one of the places. This is really a tough one. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Four words to be found. One is an actual word, two are places, and one is an abbreviation for one of his books.

MidWest. It's March!- Westmarch
This one- Isen
work- orc?
(following will only make since if you're up to date on ME Mirth):
We're going- Arago?

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

You've got edro, Farthing, and Westmarch. But the last one remains to be found...

[Mariska Greenleaf]

So, all that is left is the abreviation of a book?
All I can find then is UT: "oUT of the room"

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Mariska, you intelligent little Elf. UT is correct. Hmm...seeing that everyone gave the same effort, one of you may continue.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Since Evisse got two and Mariska and I only got one, it's only fair that she takes it, unless of course she doesn't want to in which case I'd be happy to mess with people's heads. smilies/evil.gif Just kidding- I'd be nice and let Mariska do it.

Fea

[Mariska Greenleaf]

You're so kind smilies/wink.gif , but right now I really don't have the time for it.
Feel free to make up a new one. smilies/smile.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Ooh, I'll make a new one so that I'll be ready if Evisse declines... smilies/wink.gif
Fea

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Okay, I've got one made, and since this thread is shifting slowly to the bottom of the page, I'll just post mine. (Especially since it was quite fun to make!)

"Let's go golf."
"No, I hate golfing."
"Please, Arthur, for me?"
"No!" shouted Arthur. "Oh, don't cry, Amy... Fine. Golfing it is."
"Ooh, yay! I'll put the clubs in the car."
"We've got to take your car."
"Why?"
"There's a mutt in mine!"

Okay, one word concerning Trolls, one concerning Elves, and three proper nouns.

Fea

[Mariska Greenleaf]

fingolfin
ea
eressea??

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

I found Sam, and mine...

[Samwise]

"mutt in"="mutton"?

As in, "...and blimey, if it don't look like mutton tomorrer."-Bert the Troll

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Yes for mutton and of course Fingolfin. No for the others. Three to go.

One right for Mariska and one for Samwise.

[ August 30, 2003: Message edited by: Feanor of the Peredhil ]

[Samwise]

By "proper nouns" do you mean names of places, people...? smilies/confused.gif smilies/frown.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

It seems to me that, with all this use of phonetics and split words, this game is becoming rather overly complicated. The odd varation on the theme is OK, but might I suggest that, for the time being, we return to using correctly spelled and complete words in words?

Any chance of this happening? smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Eep, sorry. I made a mistake. Only two proper nouns (people, places, yada yada) So far we have Mutton and Fingolfin. And I'll give clues to the other two words:

They both are important to certain popular Elves.

They are both spelled correctly.

Fea

[Samwise]

It seems to me that, with all this use of phonetics and split words, this game is becoming rather overly complicated. The odd varation on the theme is OK, but might I suggest that, for the time being, we return to using correctly spelled and complete words in words?
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Any chance of this happening?

I was wondering that, too...come on, guys, this game is hard enough! smilies/frown.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Since this seems to be harder than I thought, here's another hint:

Look in Line Three
The Elves concerned are Legolas and Feanor

Fea

[Evisse the Blue]

Sea - for Legolas, and for Feanor...I don't know...Art?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Yes yes! Sea for Legolas!!!

Mariska- 1
Samwise- 1
Evisse- 1

Just one more.

Fea

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

For Feanor...plea? Form?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Oh Horse-maiden, you're really close... look a little further...

Fea

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Since it doesn't look like anyone's gonna get the last one, it's 'Formenos'. That's what I meant by "ooh, Horsemaiden, you're so close!". Either Mariska, Samwise, or Evisse can take the next one.

Fea

[Evisse the Blue]

Oh, right, Formenos! ::slaps forehead::
I'll pass on making the new one. These things are damn hard to make! smilies/tongue.gif

[LePetitChoux]

*Bump*
I think this thread has been forgotten!
As Evisse has given up the turn, it is Mariska or Samwise's turn. I think. smilies/smile.gif

[Mariska Greenleaf]

I haven't forgotten about this, I just find it very hard to come up with something. I will try to think about it today, and post a new one smilies/frown.gif


Oh, I can't come up with a decent one, anyone can go
smilies/rolleyes.gif

[ September 10, 2003: Message edited by: Mariska Greenleaf ]

[LePetitChoux]

OK, I'll do one.

The ghost of Sir Mungo Lip haunted a great many buildings in its time. Palaces, hotels, bars, MI5 headquarters... But his favourite by far was a place in Minsk, in Bar Klinski. The smoky atmosphere, the local gang of thugs, led by Denting Sam, a large, rather bulky character, appealed to Sir Mungo. At Leaf Brew's smell (Leaf Brew was the local beer) Mungo abandoned all his knightly dignity, and began to zoom round the small, dimly lit chamber and singing at the top of his ghoulish voice, "Whether you're here, far away, come to Bar Klinski , wahey! A piece of ham a day keeps the mad cows away! MUAHAHAHAHAHA!", and other such nonsense. In the end, when the bar began losing business, Andy Manfridski, the owner, was forced to show Sir Mungo the peeling, half broken off door.
There are seven words, not related (except for being in LotR), that I know of in there.
Enjoy! smilies/smile.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

All-righty. I think I've got some:

Mungo Lip haunted- oliphaunt
atmosphere the local- Aredhel
Thugs- Thu
Denting- Ent
Chamber and- Beren
the mad- Hama

Those are all I could find... I think at least a few are right smilies/wink.gif .

Fea

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Mungo. At Leaf
Goatleaf?

ham a
Found another Hama! smilies/biggrin.gif

business, Andy Manfridski
Sandyman?

[ September 14, 2003: Message edited by: Horse-Maiden of the Shire ]

[elfearz1]

I'm probably wrong, but I figured I would give it a shot:
Andy Manfridski: Aman
A piece of ham a day - Hama
Bar Klinski-Banakil

[ September 14, 2003: Message edited by: elfearz1 ]

[LePetitChoux]

All the phonetic ones are wrong, because there are no "sounds like" words in there.

The only right answers so far are:
Oliphaunt, Goatleaf, Hama and Sandyman.
Three to go!
smilies/smile.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Sorry, LePetit, but this thread needs to be closed, as it's getting too long.

I'd be grateful if you would open a new thread with the rules for the game, your current question and the correct answers given so far, in order that the game may continue.

Thanks. smilies/smile.gif

[LePetitChoux]

Right-o, to start a new thread of this positively delightful game, I'd bes begin with a summary of the rules:
Basically, you conceal one (or several, for the enthusiast) JRRT- related word(s) in a sentence.
If its several, usually the sentence is more like a paragraph.

The simplest is a plain sentence:
Oh no! That huge dinosaur only has one eye!
which contains sauron (dinosaur only.

More difficult is the set of linked words:
They were mainly interested in sailing and boating. Being very cliquey, they were known as the cabal. Rogues, they were considered by the townsfolk. People used to shout at them "You are the Cabal! Rogues you are!" But, this simply went to show how intolerant the townsfolk had become.

Which contains words linked by one of Legolas' many ingenious exclamations:
"Ai! Ai!" wailed Legolas. "A Balrog! A Balrog is come!"
The words are: ai x 2, a x2, Balrog x2 is and come.

The most difficult of all is the set of random JRRT words, such as this one (which also happens to be the current puzzle, as set by me.):

The ghost of Sir Mungo Lip haunted a great many buildings in its time. Palaces, hotels, bars, MI5 headquarters... But his favourite by far was a place in Minsk, in Bar Klinski. The smoky atmosphere, the local gang of thugs, led by Denting Sam, a large, rather bulky character, appealed to Sir Mungo. At Leaf Brew's smell (Leaf Brew was the local beer) Mungo abandoned all his knightly dignity, and began to zoom round the small, dimly lit chamber and singing at the top of his ghoulish voice, "Whether you're here, far away, come to Bar Klinski , wahey! A piece of ham a day keeps the mad cows away! MUAHAHAHAHAHA!", and other such nonsense. In the end, when the bar began losing business, Andy Manfridski, the owner, was forced to show Sir Mungo the peeling, half broken off door.

There are seven words to find, and the only right answers so far are:
Oliphaunt, Goatleaf, Hama and Sandyman.
Three to go!
Good luck to "veteran" and new players alike!


smilies/smile.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Mungo Lip contains Ungol, perhaps.
Denting has Enting in it...

Aha- found another one:

Minsk, in Bar Klinski just happens to contain Skinbark, who is one of the oldest Ents. Almost missed that one, I did.

Fea

Edit: Sorry Saucepan, pure dumb luck that I found those two before you! smilies/smile.gif

[ September 16, 2003: Message edited by: Feanor of the Peredhil ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Well, this must be one:

Minsk, in Bar Klinski

Skinbark.

More speculatively:

Denting Sam

Enting?

Edit: Ah, perhaps not so speculative, as Feanor saw it too. smilies/smile.gif

[ September 16, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[LePetitChoux]

Yup, skinbark and Enting are correct. I wasn't aware of Ungol, must've been subconscious. Extra point for that one, Fëanor!
So, there is only one left to find.

smilies/smile.gif

[elfearz1]

great many aman?
beer Bree

[Mithisilien]

I bet this one's a coincidence too, but... In the end, when the bar began losing business

So...Ent.

[LePetitChoux]

Whoo, I didn't see "ent" in there either! smilies/confused.gif
Sorry for not saying this earlier, but phonetic ("sounds like") words aren't allowed. This just makes it more difficult and partially defeats the point of the game.
Still one to go.

smilies/smile.gif

[elfearz1]

Klinski Kili, perhaps?

business, Andy Nessa?

[Anne S]

was forced to show

Orc?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

So we've got Oliphaunt, Goatleaf, Hama, Sandyman, Skinbark, Enting, and my extra Ungol point...

Can we have a hint for the last one?

Fea

[LePetitChoux]

Nope.
Try again smilies/smile.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Nope as in all of the above phonetics are wrong, or nope as in no hints? Hint me here... I'm a very busy (over-achieving) person right now... *sniff* I'm getting upset that I can't find the last one!!!

Fea

[LePetitChoux]

I'm sorry to say that I've forgotten what the other one is! http://smile.smilies.nl/553.gif

So, the person who got the most can go, and that would be...ah, Horse Maiden and Feanor are tied (if one counts the extra point). So any of you can go. smilies/smile.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

All right... I'm a little busy at the moment (ie: very stressed from my over-achieving schedule) but I'll make one anyhow. I'm just going to do it for the sake of the creativity, but if Horse-Maiden has one before me, then by all means let her go. Cheers. I'll come back tomorrowish.

Fea

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Ah, Feanor, you can have a turn. I'm really too lazy to think one up at the moment. smilies/smile.gif

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm gonna be busy for awhile, so anyone can take it that wants it.

Fea

[Niluial]

I'm gonna be busy for awhile, so anyone can take it that wants it.
Well I take it I can have a go then.

My mother never minds if I use her shoes, we are both a size eight you know!
It's easy but it is my first go...

~Niluial

[ September 30, 2003: Message edited by: Niluial ]

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Never minds= evermind.

Not sure whether or not it's the only one, but if it is, someone else can have the honors of making the new one. My next is going to be more than just a half-a... It'll be one that took some time to make! smilies/biggrin.gif

Fea

[Niluial]

You are correct.

My next is going to be more than just a half-a... It'll be one that took some time to make! Hmmm... sounds exciting!

[The Saucepan Man]

Although it is tempting to post multiple paragraphs containing numerous "words in words" (and I believe that I must share the responsibity for this, having started the trend), it would not go amiss to intersperse the thread with more short single "word in word" puzzles.

That is the next one, by the way. There is one word to find ...

... and no phonetics. smilies/wink.gif

[Anne S]

to intersperse

Oin?

[The Saucepan Man]

Rufus' post has been deleted. Any repeat of such idiocy will be suitably dealt with.

Anne, you get a bonus point, because Oin was not the intended answer. There is still another word in there to find.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

A hint maybe, Saucepan? Like maybe which book the answer is in?

Fea

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

share the
Might it be Rethe?

[The Saucepan Man]

No, not Rethe (another bonus point for you, Horse Maiden smilies/smile.gif ). But you have identified the two relevant words ... smilies/wink.gif

[Anne S]

OK, I think it's Hareth.

However it was only through Horse Maiden that I got it, so if I am correct maybe she should go next because she was nearly there.

[The Saucepan Man]

Sorry folks. I forgot about this thread. smilies/rolleyes.gif

Anne S, you are correct. The answer was indeed Hareth. The thread is yours. smilies/smile.gif

[Anne S]

There are two to be found. It's dead easy.

"I never seem to have luck with my cars. Two years ago I bought a new Peugeot 306, thinking it would last years, be cheap to run and maintain. But I was wrong. The other day I started it up and had barely gone five miles when an ominous smoke started seeping from under the bonnet, followed by a loud bang. After being towed to a garage, I was told the engine had overheated causing a piston to expand and the engine to seize. This required an(expensive)engine rebore and rebuild with new parts. Rather than pay to have it fixed, I decided I'm going to search for a another car. Can anyone recommend something more reliable?"

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

engine rebore
Erebor?

[Anne S]

Yes Horse Maiden, that's one smilies/smile.gif

One to go.

[Anne S]

This game is taking some some time to die, but dying it is... smilies/frown.gif

Doesn't anyone want to hazard a guess? It's so easy!

[Mariska Greenleaf]

The only thing I can find is 6 times "ea",
but I'm sure that's not what you're looking for... smilies/smile.gif)

[LePetitChoux]

Could you possibly give us a hint? smilies/confused.gif

[Anne S]

A dwarf could tell you something about this character.

This character was long dead when Bilbo found the Ring.

The type of this character was immortalized in a poem by a famous American writer.

[NightKnight]

day I started

Istar?

[Anne S]

Nope NightKnight, not Istar.

[NightKnight]

Ah, there. Found it:

have luck

Elu?

[Anne S]

NightKnight, you certainly deserve some bonus points. smilies/smile.gif

But Elu is not the right answer.

[NightKnight]

an ominous

Nóm? It was a name given to Finrod Felagund by Beor, meaning Wisdom...

[Anne S]

No, not Nom.

Another clue: this character is not as obscure as the names you are coming up with. (Goodness knows I wouldn't come up with names like that as I am not that familiar with the long histories). His name appears in "The Hobbit," although he is dead by then.

[ October 25, 2003: Message edited by: Anne S ]

[Anne S]

Anyone care to venture a guess?

Otherwise I'll just give the answer and someone else can have a go.

[The Saucepan Man]

Aha! I think that I have finally found it!

... another car. Can anyone recommend ...

Carc, father of Roac the Raven. smilies/smile.gif

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Commendable work, Saucepan, by jove!

[Anne S]

Well done Saucepan Man!!

I was beginning to wonder if Carc was a figure of my imagination.

Over to you... smilies/smile.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Thank you Anne. It took some finding. smilies/smile.gif

OK, a relatively straightforward one now, in that there is only one word in words to find.

Mountain climbing is not a pursuit which should be undertaken lightly. Much preparation is required. Frequently, those seeking their thrills on hazardous mountains take the wrong kind of stuff, or go ill-prepared, and more often than not they regret it.

[Nuranar]

...kind of stuff, or go ill-prepared...

Forgoil, meaning 'strawheads,' a (derogatory?) name for the Rohirrim.

[The Saucepan Man]

There we are, nice and straightforward.

Well done, Nuranar, a perfect answer. The thread is yours. smilies/smile.gif

[Anne S]

OK, time has elapsed so I'll have another go. There is one word to be found.

Undercover police activity has become a standard feature of the contemporary political terrain. Disclosures in recent years indicate that environmentalist, anti-nuclear and animal rights groups are likely to be targeted for surreptitious investigation. This can take many forms, from an inconspicuous stranger who turns up to help at a demonstration, to a trained "deep cover" operative who may spend many years working within an organization.

[Telchar]

Indis? Arandan?

[The Laurenendorian]

Roper? Anor?

[Anne S]

Roper is the correct answer - well done Laurenendorian. Your turn now.

[The Laurenendorian]

If you wish to follow the tradition of Tolkien's earlier writings and create a spell which makes use of objects, to find relevant words in irrelevant background waffle, you should do the following: first, take a dragon tooth and infuse it in a granite basin of ram's blood for at least a week. Next, add three drops of water collected at dawn on the Elves' New Year (yestarë), pass a raven's feather over the thing once (from the right unto the left), and with all the ebuliance that you can muster, toss cat hair into a fire that has been burning for three days, has never burned anything but the bark of birch trees. If this is all done, the correct words should appear in your mind's eye, as if by magic, so to speak.