Rohan Trivia Game

[Galadel Vinorel]

Greetings all! smilies/biggrin.gif

This topic is focused on trivia only about Rohan, though you may venture out to ask questions about its people.

First question:

Who was the founder of Rohan's chief city, Edoras?

Enjoy! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Ruitha]

*grins*
Well, this isn't known for sure. It might be Eorl (indicated by the lotr Appendices' "(Eorl) chose for his dwelling a green hill before the feet of the White Mountains that were the south-wall of his land..."). Or, it may be his son Brego, as is stated in the Unfinished Tales.

[Galadel Vinorel]

Well, I was thinking of Eorl as the founder of Edoras. So, you got it right, Ruitha. Congrats! smilies/biggrin.gif Your turn!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Gil-Galad]

there is a thread called Of Gondorians and Rohirrim... which is very similar to this, with exception of gondorians... but Sauceman will over rule me of course...

[Ruitha]

Well, I await Saucepan Man's judgement, of course, but until that comes here's one to think about. smilies/wink.gif

Before it was gifted to Eorl, what was the land north of the White Mountains known as?

[Gil-Galad]

Calhenardhron(sp?)

[The Saucepan Man]

I await Saucepan Man's judgement

It's fine by me.

[Galadel Vinorel]

Thanks, The Saucepan Man! smilies/biggrin.gif

Now...It's your turn, Ruitha, so please ask a question about Rohan. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Ruitha]

Um, well, that was mine. smilies/wink.gif I s'pose it was about Rohan before it actually became Rohan, so it maybe doesn't count ... but I'll let Gil-galad go anyway, as I can't think of another. smilies/wink.gif (Calenardhon was the correct answer.)

[Galadel Vinorel]

Very well, go ahead Gil-Galad. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Gil-Galad]

Name the place where two "royal" figures were slain

[Arvedui III]

Herm, Poros maybe? If I remember aright the sons of Folcwine fell in battle there.

Edit: As cool as it sounds, 'bell in fattle' doesn't make sense. Sorry. smilies/rolleyes.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:30 PM February 06, 2004: Message edited by: Arvedui III ]

[Gil-Galad]

nope

[NightKnight]

Edoras? Freca and Wulf were killed there. But so was Haleth, the son of Helm, who was more royal than both Freca and Wulf. Maybe Helm's Deep? Helm and his other son Hama both died there.

[Gil-Galad]

nope

[NightKnight]

Then I'll have to say Fords of Isen, I know Theodred fell there, but who else?

[Galadel Vinorel]

Since no one has posted here in quite a while, I will be moving this thread along.

Here is a new question:

What was the name that Eomer gave to Aragorn when they first met?

Have at it, mates! :D

[nobody]

Wingfoot

[Galadel Vinorel]

Good job, nobody! You got it right. Your turn! :D

Hey, wow! :eek: I just realized that this is my 300th post! YEAH!!! Oh yeah, uhaa! :D

[nobody]

What type of dragon was Scatha?

[Thorongil]

I think he was one of those wingless worms, like Glaurung.

[nobody]

That was quick! Correct.

[Thorongil]

What is the name of the wildman that the rohirrim received help from on their way to Rohan?

[Firefoot]

Ghan-buri-Ghan.

[The Saucepan Man]

Sorry to interrupt, but I just had to comment on this:

I think he was one of those wingless worms, like Glaurung. I would say that is debatable at least - check out this thread: A Worm with Wings? (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?threadid=509&highlight=worm+AND+wings) (And please post any further thoughts there rather than here to prevent this thread going off topic.)

Back to the Quiz ...

[Thorongil]

Interesting thread... But there was no conclusion. I based my answer on the fact that i had heard of "Scatha the worm".
Anyway..the answer is right.

[Firefoot]

In what language did Eorl speak the Oath of Eorl?

[The Perky Ent]

Wasn't it spoken in the tongue of Eotheod?

[Firefoot]

Yep, Perky Ent got it. Please proceed.

[The Perky Ent]

Who was the Steward of Gondor who asked Eotheod for help in 2510?

[NightKnight]

That would have been Cirion.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Hello? Ent Guy?

[Gil-Galad]

*bump*

[Galadel Vinorel]

Moving along, I believe that NightKnight got that question right, unless someone can prove me otherwise. So, it's your turn to ask a question NightKnight.

Have at it folks. :D

[Nirvana II]

uuuuuuuhhhhhhhhh..........NightKnight? *bump*

[NightKnight]

Uhm, yeah. Name the three that led the front eoreds to the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

[rutslegolas]

i have two i think lets see one was elfhelm
the second one dernhelm
and the third one maybe eomer

[Thorongil]

Wasn't Dernhelm Eowyn? I doubt she led one. Theoden probably led one himself.

[NightKnight]

I don't count Theoden as leading one. And Dernhelm/Eowyn is wrong.

[Thorongil]

What about Erkenbrand?

[NightKnight]

Also wrong. ;)

[Arestevana]

Eomer led the first, Elfhelm the second, and Grimbold the third.

[NightKnight]

Right-o. Your turn. :)

[Arestevana]

What is the name of the lands of Rohan which are east of the Entwash?

[NightKnight]

East Emnet?

[Arestevana]

Correct, NightKnight, you're up!:D

[NightKnight]

What word did Rohan originally come from, and what did it mean?

[luthien-elvenprincess]

I believe 'Rohan' came from 'Rochande", a Sindarin word meaning...(think, think, think...) either Land of Horses or Green Region...?

[NightKnight]

Close enough. It was actually Rochand, and it means Horse-land. You're up. :)

[luthien-elvenprincess]

ok...
How old was Theodred when he died?

[NightKnight]

I think he would have been 41.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

That's the way I learned math too, Nightknight.
Your turn.:)

[NightKnight]

Name two kings that lost two sons in war.

[Arvedui III]

Theoden and Folcwine both lost their sons in war.

[symestreem]

Folcwine did indeed lose two sons in war; however, Theoden lost only (only!) one. That's enough for any parent, isn't it?

I believe Helm Hammerhand is the other half of the answer; his son Haleth fell "last of all, defending the doors" of Meduseld, and Hama died at Helm's Deep.

[NightKnight]

Symestreem is correct. Theoden lost, as said, "only" one son, while both Folcwine and Helm lost two.

[symestreem]

What is the Eotheod?

[luthien-elvenprincess]

The homeland of the Horse-lords prior to moving to Rohan.

[symestreem]

Correct. It seems to have been used in a number of different contexts; there a two different locations that are called the Eotheod, although Rohan is not one of them; also, this quote, "There was no great love between Eotheod and the dwarves."

[luthien-elvenprincess]

Merry's gift from Eowyn upon leaving Rohan was what, and who did that gift memorialize?

[NightKnight]

It was a horn which was said to be taken from Scatha's hoard, and I think it memorialized Theoden.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

One-half correct. Theoden is wrong.:)

[Arestevana]

It memorialized Dernhelm.Recieve this small thing, as a memorial of Dernhelm and the horns of the Mark at the coming of the morning.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

Well, NightKnight got half the answer correct, Arestevana got the other half correct.

I guess that either one of you can go...whoever goes first wins:)

[NightKnight]

...and that's me. :D Sorry Arestevana. ;)

What was the name of the man that took kingship over Rohan during the Long Winter?

[luthien-elvenprincess]

well...Helm was King during the Long Winter. After winter broke, Frealaf became King

[NightKnight]

Maybe I should have said illegally took kingship. ;)

[Gil-Galad]

Wolf of the Dundendlings

[NightKnight]

Wulf actually, but yes. Your turn.

[Gil-Galad]

This persons Name is similar with "reaper"

[NightKnight]

Grimbold?

[Gil-Galad]

yep!

[NightKnight]

How many men did Eomer ride out with to destroy Ugluk and his troops?

[Firefoot]

120.

[NightKnight]

Correct. And I suppose you were there to witness it? :p

[Firefoot]

Who became king after Helm, and how were they related?

[symestreem]

Frealaf, the son of his sister. Who I think was named Hild.

[Firefoot]

Yes, on all accounts. You're up.

[symestreem]

"I am your sister's uncle's son's grandfather's brother's great-great-great-grandfather's uncle's great-great-grandfather's aunt's uncle's ghost! Unfortunately, I had some traumatic experiences shortly before I died, so while I can remember all that, I can't remember my name!" explained the specter to Eomer in his bedchamber one night. The obliging Eomer went to look up his visitor's identity in the Genealogical Tables of Rohan. What did he find?

[NightKnight]

Did he possibly find Baldor?

[symestreem]

It's quite possible. The thread's yours.

[NightKnight]

Great question. :)

Why couldn't Gondor send Rohan reinforcements during the Long Winter?

[Gil-Galad]

Corsairs were bumming them out man, and maybe wain riders, but defitently corsairs

[NightKnight]

Corsairs are correct.

[Gil-Galad]

The kings had 3 mounds, name the beginning and end for each of these mounds

[NightKnight]

The first one started with Eorl and ended with Helm, the second one started with Frealaf and ended with Theoden, and the third one started with Eomer.

[Gil-Galad]

yep!, what! my message has to be more then 10 characters! what is up with that! i mean come on! what can i write thats more then ten characters for a simple anwser! that is so...ummm... its just because i watched a episode of star trek isn't it! ISN'T IT!

[NightKnight]

I noticed that too.

How did Helm's sons die?

[symestreem]

Haleth died defending the doors of Meduseld from Wulf and his army. Hama died on a raid into the besieging forces below Helm's Deep.

[NightKnight]

Correct, your turn. :)

[symestreem]

How many sisters did Fengel have? How many daughters?

[Firefoot]

I think it's one sister and two daughters.

[symestreem]

*burrows in the book* Yep.

[Firefoot]

Explain how the three Marshalls of the Mark were distributed (where they had command over).

[symestreem]

The First Marshall had charge of the Muster of Edoras; the Second Marshall had charge of the Muster of the Westfold; the Third Marshall had charge of the Muster of the Eastfold.

[Firefoot]

^ check the hand. :)

[symestreem]

I am the second one of this name, and we both fell at the same place.

[Arvedui III]

Herm...Hama Helm's son and Hama the doorward both fell at Helm's Deep.

[symestreem]

Yes. :)

[Arvedui III]

Thanks. Herm...new question.
Name the doughty man who fell at Mundburg.

[Thorongil]

Grimbold?

[Arvedui III]

Yes indeed. Your go. :)

[Thorongil]

How many stairways led up to the wall of Helms deep from behind the wall?

[symestreem]

Three flights from the ground, one from the fortress proper.

[Thorongil]

Yup.

[symestreem]

What color was the water that Felarof rode through?

[NightKnight]

Red?

[Firefoot]

Green and White?

[Gil-Galad]

Clear maybe?

[symestreem]

But upon one form the sunlight fell: a young man upon a white horse. He was blowing a great horn, and his yellow hair was flying in the wind. The horse's head was lifted, and its nostrils were wide and red as it neighed, smelling battle afar. Foaming water, green and white, rushed and curled about its knees.
Firefoot is correct.

[Firefoot]

Name five Rohirric horses.

[NightKnight]

Snowmane, Firefoot, Windfola, Shadowfax, Arod.

[Firefoot]

Good. Your turn.

[NightKnight]

Two kings were succeeded by their nephews. Who were they, and who were the nephews?

[Firefoot]

Théoden was succeeded by Éomer and Helm was succeeded by Fréaláf Hildeson.

[NightKnight]

Correct, of course. Your turn.

[Firefoot]

Which king of the Mark was dark-haired and why?

[NightKnight]

Wulf, since he had dunlandish blood.

[Firefoot]

Well, Wulf wasn't a king but I realized the person I was thinking of wasn't either. :rolleyes: That was a bad question, so go ahead.

[NightKnight]

Who were you thinking of then?

What colors did the shield Gimli got from Theoden have?

[Thorongil]

Green & White?

[Firefoot]

Freca, Wulf's father.

It was green with a white horse.

[NightKnight]

But Thorongil got there first...

Firefoot, Freca was never king.

[Thorongil]

Who was king for only 9 years?

[Arestevana]

That would be Walda, I believe.

[Thorongil]

Yup yup yup yup yup yup yup.

[Arestevana]

An easy one this time...

Which King of the Mark was called Ednew in the lore of Rohan, and why?

[Firefoot]

Théoden, becausefor he fell into a decline under the spells of Saruman, but was healed by Gandalf, and in the last year of his life arose and led his men to victory at the Hornburg, and soon after to the Fields of Pelennor, the greatest battle of the Age.

[Arestevana]

That's the one!

[Firefoot]

How old was Théoden when Théodred was born?

[luthien-elvenprincess]

Theoden was 30 years old.

[Firefoot]

Yes.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

What are three names for the white flower that grew on the royal burial spots at Edoras?

[Firefoot]

Simbelmynë, alfirin, uilos.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

Correct. Please proceed with the next question. :)

[Firefoot]

How many horses and riders made up an éored?

[Nerindel]

108

'Yes,' said Legolas, 'there are one hundred and five. Yellow is their hair, and bright are their spears. their leader is very tall.'

And

'There are three empty saddles, but I see no hobbits,' said Legolas.

[Arestevana]

One hundred and twenty. The same reasoning given by Nerindel, but added:Fifteen of my men I lost, and twelve horses alas!

[Nerindel]

arg! off course how could I forget that line! :eek:

[Firefoot]

Arestevana has it!

[Arestevana]

Yay! An easy one now...

What was the name of Theoden's sword?

[The Perky Ent]

Would it be Herugrim?

[Arestevana]

Indeed it would. Your turn, The Perky Ent. :)

[Arvedui III]

*Bump*

Perky?

[The Perky Ent]

Right, what is the name of the 8th king of rohan?

[Firefoot]

Gram.

[Thorongil]

Hey Perky...you there?

[The Perky Ent]

the hand says it all

[Firefoot]

Who did Éomer marry and what was their son's name?

[luthien-elvenprincess]

Eomer married Lothiriel. Their son's name was Elfwine.

[Firefoot]

Your turn.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

Prior to the War of the Rings, how many tombs of kings lined the road that went through the Barrowfield?

[Son of Númenor]

Sixteen?

[luthien-elvenprincess]

You are right. Your turn. :)

[Son of Númenor]

At which Rohirric king's coronation did Beren, Steward of Gondor, grant Saruman the right to dwell in Isengard?

[Firefoot]

That would be Fréaláf.

[Son of Númenor]

Right as always, Foot of Fire.

[Firefoot]

How old was Eorl when his father died, and how old was his father?

[symestreem]

Leod was forty-two, and Eorl was sixteen.

[Firefoot]

Yes. :)

[symestreem]

What was the name of Eomer's sword, and what sword did he draw it with?

[Son of Númenor]

Gúthwinë & Andúril?

[symestreem]

You have it, and also probably the record for fastest answer!

[Son of Númenor]

Hehe. Let's see if you can break that record. ;)

Here's the question:
Who was lord of the valley of Harrowdale circa the War of the Ring?

[symestreem]

Theoden was lord of Harrowdale and all Rohan.

[Gil-Galad]

FYI, fastest reply was a tie, me and perky and beren with somebody else, it was awhile ago

[Son of Númenor]

Thanks for the info, Gil-Galad.

Symestreem, that's not the answer I was looking for; there was someone who was actually referred to as the 'lord of Harrowdale'; rather like Macbeth's title Thane of Cawdor to Duncan's title of King.

[NightKnight]

Dunhere.

[Son of Númenor]

Thou art wise in the pursuit of trivia, Master Knight. Your go.

[NightKnight]

Thank you, Child of Atalante.

What was the name of the man that advised Eomer to turn back to Edoras?

[Firefoot]

Ceorl.

[NightKnight]

Yes.

BTW, congrats on 1000 posts. :)

[Firefoot]

Thanks. :)

When was the Long Winter?

[luthien-elvenprincess]

2758-59 Third Age

[Firefoot]

Yes. :)

[luthien-elvenprincess]

What color of hair did Eorl the Young have? :)

[Firefoot]

I believe it was golden.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

yes, it was, yellow to be exact. Your turn

[Firefoot]

How did Theodred die?

[luthien-elvenprincess]

He fell in battle at the Fords of Isen (fighting Saurman's army)

[Firefoot]

Right-o.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

Why is Theoden also called Theoden Ednew?

[Firefoot]

Becausehe fell into a decline under the spells of Saruman, but was healed by Gandalf, and in the last year of his lifearose and led his men to victory at the Hornburg, and soon after to the Fields of Pelennor, the greatest battle of the Age.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

Correct!

[Firefoot]

How was king Walda slain?

[Fingolfin II]

He was killed on the way from Dunharrow by some Orcs, along with the rest of his company.

[Firefoot]

Yes.

[Fingolfin II]

Which King of Rohan reigned the second longest as King?

[Firefoot]

Éomer.

[Fingolfin II]

Eomer it is.

[Firefoot]

What color were Arod and Hasufel?

[Lindir]

white.

[Sirithheruwen]

Brown?

[symestreem]

Hasufel was grey. I can't find Arod's color, but an earlier passage seems to indicate that all the horses of the Rohirrim were grey.

[Firefoot]

Symestreem has it. Both were gray, and the passage is just before Aragorn etc meet Éomer.

[symestreem]

Erm, yeah. *drips everywhere*.

What was the stone in the crown of Rohan?

[NightKnight]

A diamond?

[symestreem]

Correct, Sir Knight. :)

[NightKnight]

Thank you. :)

Why did Freca come to Edoras?

[Firefoot]

He wanted Helm's daughter to marry his son Wulf.

[NightKnight]

Yup. :)

[Firefoot]

What was the weather like during the Battle of Helm's Deep?

[NightKnight]

It was stormy.

[Firefoot]

Yes.

[NightKnight]

Who got his own mound after the battle?

[Sirithheruwen]

I assume you mean the battle of Helm's Deep, so I would say Hama.

[NightKnight]

That's what I meant, and you're absolutely correct! Please continue. :)

[Firefoot]

What is simbelmynë?

[Fingolfin II]

The white flower that grows on the mounds of the dead Kings of Rohan.

EDIT: 500 posts!

[Firefoot]

Yes, and congrats.

[Fingolfin II]

Thanks.

Who spoke out against Aragorn when he first met Eomer?

[NightKnight]

Eothain, wasn't it?

[Fingolfin II]

Sure was :).

[NightKnight]

I'm going away, so the thread is open.

[Firefoot]

I'll go.

What was the name Éowyn used as her disguise on the way to Gondor?

[The Perky Ent]

Easy. Dernhelm.

[Firefoot]

Yes.

[Firefoot]

Perky, your turn.