Elvish Trivia

[Arwen Imladris]

In this thread you can only ask questions that have something to do with elves.

First Question:

Who were the Falathrim?

[Lindolirian]

The Elves of the Falas, or coast. Cirdan was their leader.

[Arwen Imladris]

Yup, your turn Lindolirian! smilies/smile.gif

[Lindolirian]

Which Elvish folk forsook the Great March to live in the Vales of Anduin?

[Daniel Telcontar]

The Teleri is my guess.

[Orome]

The Sindar, an offshoot of the Teleri

[Daniel Telcontar]

If it comes to that, then there is also the Nandor, and perhaps some Silvan elves.

[Luthien_ Tinuviel]

<font color="gold"> Welcome to the Downs, Orome!

[Orome]

hi
how long until we are answered?

also, i checked, and the sindar were the main group that never went over. the teleri was the group that lagged behind

[ July 06, 2002: Message edited by: Orome ]

[Daniel Telcontar]

I'm not sure that I understand you correct. The Teleri was the third of the Kindreds, and the only one where not all of the elves made the journey. The teleri elves that stayed behind became the Sindar, Nandor and Silvan elves.

[Orome]

what i'm saying is that one of the groups that specifically stayed behind in middle earth, and never saw the light of Aman was the sindar. the nandor also did not complete the journey. the Avari/Silvan elves just plain never began the "Great journy"

if you are wondering about the lagged part, what i mean is that the teleri did not go over to Aman at the same time as the other Eldar.

[ July 07, 2002: Message edited by: Orome ]

[Orome]

the silvan elves and the teleri are diferent groups.

oops. i ignored the vales of he audin part. the silavan elves should be the correct answer, in which case Dan is next

[ July 07, 2002: Message edited by: Orome ]

[Daniel Telcontar]

Alright, I understand you now. Sorry it took some time. But I think we should wait for Lindolirian's answer before posting the next question.

[Orome]

ok. if no answer in two days, then just go.
too many threads "die" when the next question never gets asked

what does the Newly Deceased under my name mean?

[ July 08, 2002: Message edited by: Orome ]

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

I never said a welcome to the barrow downs to you, did I? I'mm very dissapointed in myself!
Hey Orome!!!! Welcome to the Downs! Have fun here, I know you will smilies/wink.gif And careful not to get hooked on this site! Too late for me!

Ok, the newly deceased means that your newly deceased. Your dead. Get it? Barrow Downs...place for the dead....newly deceased...hehe... smilies/evil.gif
Hope you get it!

[Orome]

yes i get it. how long till the name changes?

this is only one of 3 bulletin boards that i frequent, and it is the only middle earth one, although i am regestered on a couple of others. i will be on every night to check out the latest. is that hooked?

[ July 08, 2002: Message edited by: Orome ]

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

I think it's like 50 posts till it changes, I'm not sure.

[Orome]

ok

[Lindolirian]

Daniel Telcontar is correct. Your turn.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Who received kingship of the Noldorne as a gift?

[Orome]

The house of Fingolfin was given ithe overlordship of the Noldor for rescuing Maedhros from Thangorodrim, i think.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Yes, Fingolfin received the High Kingship from Maedhros. You're free to continue.

[Orome]

To which elf did Eol give the Anglachel/ Gurthang/ the Black Sword in exchange for permission to live in Nan Elmoth?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Eol gave Anglachel/Gurthang to Thingol.

[Orome]

good go

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

What was the name of the 'White Lady'?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Yup smilies/biggrin.gif Your turn!

[Lindolirian]

Aredhel, sister of Turgon.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Ok, that was confusing....wasn't your post before mine? Oh well, still your right!

[Lindolirian]

Oh yes sorry, I reposted to see if my picture would work and it does. Thanx.

Which elf was a friend of Orome, and recieved a gift from him?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Oh, I don't have my book with me, but I know it's one of Feanor's sons! Orome gave Huan the hound to either Celegorm or Curufin, am I right? Ok, but I better pick one...um....how about, Celegorm???

[Lindolirian]

I forget too, and i don't feel like looking it up. Either way, you guess correctly (one way anyhow) so go!!

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif Yeah, let's just assume that I was right!

Ok, what was the name of the elf maiden that traveled with Nimrodel over the mountains but was assumed to have satyed behind and married some man there. Imrahil is somehow descended from her.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Could it be Amroth?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

I spelled stayed wrong smilies/mad.gif

Nope, Daniel, Amroth isn't an elf-MAIDEN! smilies/biggrin.gif (I thought that was funny though smilies/wink.gif ) You just read it wrong. What is the name of the elf-maiden that traveled with Nimrodel but stayed in someplace along the way. She was said to have married some man, but I don't think they mention his name.

[Orome]

Nimrodel?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Nope. Her companion that went with her...oh I forget her name! I'm gonna have to look it up now. Eh, forget that. You were close enough, you go!

[Orome]

To which Elf did Beor the old swear fealty to?

[Daniel Telcontar]

Finrod Felagund, I believe.

[Orome]

correct as usual go

[Daniel Telcontar]

Which king lived for a short while in Nevrast?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

King Turgon

[Daniel Telcontar]

Yep, correct.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

It's hard to find really hard ones!

What was the name of Feanor's 5th son?

[Lindolirian]

I know how you feel. I hafta think harder when I'm asking rather than when I'm answering.

Curufin is Feanor's 5th son.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Yup, your turn smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lindolirian]

Cool. How did the Elven-King (aka Thranduil) first learn of the death of Smaug?

[Daniel Telcontar]

I guess his elven subjects in Esgaroth told him the tale, since they were present when Thorin set out, and maybe also present when Smaug was killed. Just a quick guess.

[Lindolirian]

Yes it was his elven scouts.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Alright. Who's other name was Teleporno?

[Rimbaud]

1-800-HOT-ELF, Daniel.

[Joy]

I think that it was Elu Thingolo, King Thingol of Doriath.

[ July 17, 2002: Message edited by: Joy ]

[Orome]

Celebrimbor?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Celeborn?

[Daniel Telcontar]

Lothiriel was right; Telep means silver, as does Celeb. Go ahead with the next.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

smilies/biggrin.gif Sorry to make everyone wait!
I just got home and I have so much to catch up with here, so I'll give an easy one now.

What is the name of Aragorn's son?

[Lindolirian]

Eldarion. Geez, I was gonna leave it for someone else because it was too easy, but nobody answered.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Yeah, I know it was easy! Your turn though.

[Lindolirian]

How many days were in the Elvish year? How many "Man years" were in an Elvish year?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

I think the Elven year consists of 144 man years. Might be wrong. I forget how many days though.

[ August 05, 2002: Message edited by: Lothiriel Silmarien ]

[NazgulNumberTen]

there are 52.596 days in an elvish year.
BO YAH!!!!

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Oh come on!!!!

[NazgulNumberTen]

what? it's true!

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

smilies/mad.gif smilies/mad.gif I said my answer first though!!!! We both have 50% of the answer, but I was first, I was first!!!!! lol, watch, we both get it wrong! Or just mine will be..

[Eol]

May I have the pleasure to ask a question?

How many people did Eol's sword kill and what did it do to the last person?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

It killed hundreds of people. Orcs and stuff. And Brandir. And lastly, it kills Turin. But Lindolirian's question is still up!

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Good question though, Eol smilies/wink.gif I wasn't that specific with my answer though.

[Eol]

Forgive me, as I had percieved that the previous question had been anwsered.

Lindolirian's question : my anwser will be merely a wild guess there at 367 Man years in one Elven year and infinity for the elves as they only live as long as the world exists. :P

With my question, I suppose I should have been more specific. I was asking how many people( who were specifically mentioned) and what interesting thing took place with the last person that it took life from?

[ August 05, 2002: Message edited by: Eol ]

[Lindolirian]

Well both Lothiriel Silmarien and Nazgul NumberTen have got it. Hmmmm maybe who ever posts both answers first gets to ask the next question.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

I will!!!!!! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif hehehe smilies/evil.gif
Ok. I don't wanna waste too much time thinking of a hard one, because then nn10 might beat me to it. So I'll just have to think of a quick one now...
How long was Thingol gone from his brothers, when he was sent as a messenger? If you don't know what I'm talking about, I apologize and just let me know.

[Morgoth Bauglir]

7 years?

im wrong i know it

[Lyra Greenleaf]

OK, I think by now it would be possible to ask another question? 10 days were up a LONG time ago!

Who were the Gwaith-i-Mirdain?

[elven maiden Earwen]

the craftsmans of Erigion or hollin

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Thats right. Your turn!

[elven maiden Earwen]

who was named Nerwen ??

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Galadriel?

[elven maiden Earwen]

correct
good job

[Lyra Greenleaf]

OK then, next question: Who was Daeron, and who did he work for?

[elven maiden Earwen]

Daeron was the minmsteral of Thingol and he spied on the meetings of Luthien and Beren and betrayed Luthuien because he loved her I think.???

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Yes! You're right about who he is. I don't know about Luthien. All I know is he created runes!
Your turn

[elven maiden Earwen]

who was Saeros??
i know easy but

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Turin killed him, he also lived in Doriath

[elven maiden Earwen]

and he was akin to Dearon.

good job smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lyra Greenleaf]

What was the longest Elven 'month'?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

C'mon there's two to choose from!

[Eruanna]

Okay, according to my books we can have Lairë or Hrívë as each had 72 days. The other Elvish months had 54 days.

[Lyra Greenleaf]

yes, your go eruanna!

[Eruanna]

Thanks smilies/smile.gif
Here's my question:

To whom is the lay "Narn i Hîn Húrin" ascribed? ( Hint: he was not an Elf, but lived among them in the days of Eärendil)

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Dirhavel?

[Eruanna]

You are correct Lyra...Well done.....your turn. smilies/smile.gif

[Lyra Greenleaf]

OK, what is the meaning of 'Rivendell' and give three other names it has in Tolkien's works?

[Eruanna]

The only other name that I know is Imladris which means "Deep Dale of the Cleft"...I'm very interested in the other names! smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

Karningul- Westron
Imladris- Sindarin

There are two other names. Kudus to whoever can find the third, as I've been so far unsuccesful.

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Think title, rather than actual name. I was being mean...

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

the Last Homely House?

[Beren87]

That had better not be the answer, because the Last Homely House is actually a house in Rivendell, it's not referring to the actual stronghold.

[Lyra Greenleaf]

In that case I take it the House of Elrond won't wash Beren? Sorry! It's your go anyway!

[Beren87]

Well...it becomes difficult, and I see this is going to be an issue for Lindil and I's project.

The "House of Elrond" can't be said to be Rivendell anymore than Minas Tirith can be said to be the "House of Denothor". See where the problem arises?

So don't be sorry, it is rather complicated.

So who's turn is it?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Well yours really beren, you got the only two real names!

I should have thought, because Rivendell really refers to the valley. That is what it means, after all!

[Beren87]

The Alphabet of Fëanor included what two writing systems?

I'll give you a hint, they both begin with "T".

[Eruanna]

There is the Tengwar, a system of 24 primary letters. There are also the Tehtar, the signs placed above vowels to express their sounds. Or is there something else, like another name for the Cirth (Runes) that begins with T ?

(I love these questions....especially if I have to hit the books smilies/smile.gif )

[Lord Elessar]

From archaic English riven dell, meaning a deeply cut valley

As said before Imladris and Karningul
are two other names for Rivendell, the third name remains to be a mystery to me! the house of Elrond,The last homely house and the first homely house are probably incorrect ...

cheers for anyone who can find the third!!!

[Beren87]

Your a wee bit late Lord Ellesar. smilies/wink.gif Read the above posts.

Eruanna, that is exactly what I was looking for! I didn't expect anyone to get the Tehtar that fast.

[Eruanna]

Well, I did have to look it up. smilies/biggrin.gif

Here's another question:

What was the name of the place where Elwë and Melian met?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Nan Emloth

[Eruanna]

Correct! smilies/smile.gif (Nan Elmoth)

[ April 06, 2003: Message edited by: Eruanna ]

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

What was the (overall) name given to the Teleri that never went to Aman, and what were the three main groups?

[alquadae]

Umanyar
Sindar, Nandor, Laiquendi ?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Lovely... your turn smilies/smile.gif

[alquadae]

Thank you!
Who was Rochallor?

[Beren87]

Ha! I actually remember this one, it was the steed of Fingolfin.

[alquadae]

Well done, carry on!

[Beren87]

What was one of the main reasons Sindarin was used for everday language in Beleriand?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Hm, I can think of two:

Thingol didn't allow his people to speak Quenya, or have it spoken in Doriath, because of the Kinslaying at Alqualonde.

Also, because Sindarin was easier for the Noldor to pick up than Quenya was for the Sindar.

[Beren87]

The second one was more of an opinion for some than anything else, but the first one was what I was looking for.

Your go Sophia!

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

I am an evil thread abandoner! (I just found about four... ) many apologies to all...

Next question:

When Feanor abandoned the houses of Fingolfin and Finarfin before he burned the Teleri ships, who did Maedhros mention by name as deserving to come next?

Sophia

[Eruanna]

Maedhros said that Fingon the Valiant should come next.

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Yes indeedy smilies/smile.gif

Sophia

[Eruanna]

Thanks smilies/smile.gif

Who or what caused "The Valar to leave their works and the birds of Valinor their mirth..." ?

smilies/smile.gif

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Was it perhaps the mingling of the lights? (I didn't look this up, it's just a hunch) Argh, no, I think it was Melian singing... (another hunch)

Sophia

[ April 28, 2003: Message edited by: Sophia the Thunder Mistress ]

[Eruanna]

Always follow your hunches. smilies/smile.gif
It was indeed, Melian singing. smilies/smile.gif

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

How splendid smilies/smile.gif

Name the two main strokes used in Feanor's letters.

[Annunfuiniel]

Telco and lúva?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Absolutely

[alquadae]

Knock knock

[Annunfuiniel]

Who's there? smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif
Ok, sorry about the delay and thanks, Beren, for the reminder.

Name the brothers of the 'Hidden Hero'.

[alquadae]

Fingorn,Aredhel ?

[Annunfuiniel]

Nope. Other guesses? This is a plain straightforward question.

[Eruanna]

I'm not sure about the "Hidden Hero". I do know that Elwe (Thingol) was the "Hidden king" and his brothrs were Olwe and Elmo.

[Finwe]

Hmmm...Hidden Hero.
A Hint would be nice. Could you tell us what race he belonged to?

[Annunfuiniel]

This is an Elvish trivia so the race concerned is Elves.

I did some searching and now I must confess that my question may not be quite accurate: 'Hidden Hero' was given as a meaning (interpretation) for one elvish name in the Encyclopedia of Arda but now it seems that it might be a misinterpretation...

Dig up your Quenya lexicons! The word 'hidden' is a correct translation. The entire name would be perhaps 'Hidden desire'[?] but if you find the first word the name should be easy to guess...and then finding the brothers' names will be no challenge.

So sorry about the mix-up! smilies/frown.gif Can't blame anyone else but myself: tsk tsk for being too lazy to devise a decent question.

~Annun

[Arwen Imladris]

Rúmil and Orophin? Haldir's brothers?

[Orofaniel]

I think Arwen Imladris is right.

halda- means hidden
írë- means desire

so it must be his brothers, Rúmil and Orophin.

[Arwen Imladris]

Hmmm. How about Multiple choice for a change? Well, that is what I am going to do.

Which one is NOT a division of elves?

a)Dark Elves
b)Calaquendi
c)Deep Elves
d)Grey-elves
e)Blue-elves
f)Golug

[Eruanna]

I think it is E...the Blue Elves.

[Arwen Imladris]

Yup, that was too easy wasn't it? I was trying to throw you with Blue elves because there are blue wizards, also with Golug, because it doesn't sound elvish, that is because it is the Orcish name for the Noldor. Your turn!

[Eruanna]

I wasn't sure what Golug meant...but I knew that there weren't any "Blue Elves" smilies/smile.gif

Here's another easy (but only if you know the answer) question:

Who was described as being "As kind as Summer.."?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Hunch says, Elrond?

[Eruanna]

I wish my hunches were as reliable as yours Sophia. smilies/smile.gif

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

[Beren87]

*bump* your turn Sophia.

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Thank you, Beren, Saucepan, and everyone else who has gently nudged me toward my neglected threads in the last few days.

How many of the Eldar (*coughnottheperedhilcough*) chose mortality?

Sophia

[Finwe]

None? Luthien was the only "full Elf" that chose mortality, and she probably fits the category of Avari.

[Arwen Imladris]

If Finwe is wrong (ya right!)then how about 3?

Elros
Arwen
Lúthien Tinúviel

Or maybe you are also counting Elrohir & Elladan?

[The Saucepan Man]

Welcome to the Downs, Meneltarmacil smilies/smile.gif And welcome also to the Quiz Room.

Before posting here, it is worth reading the Quiz Room rules (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000386). You must answer a question correctly and have your answer confirmed as correct before you are able to ask a question.

Have a browse through the threads and try answering some of the questions. If you are right, you will then be able to ask the next one, although make sure that it is consistent with the theme of the thread.

And please have fun with the quizzes. smilies/smile.gif

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Actually, Luthien is the answer I'm looking for, as Elros and Arwen are both considered half-elven. Luthien is of the Sindar, a branch of the Teleri who are Eldarin. So yes, Finwe, she's the answer, but she's not of the Avari.

Your go.

Sophia

[Finwe]

Ah! Excellent! (BTW, sorry about the Avari thing!)

His name was changed by his father, who tried to change his fate. It didn't work, and he burned in his father's fire.

[Lasgalen]

Sounds like you are talking about one of the twins. Ambarto/Umbarto

[Finwe]

Yup, you're right!

[Lasgalen]

What name did Aredhel give to Maeglin?

[Eruanna]

She called him Lomion, which means "Child of the Twilight".

[Lasgalen]

Yes. Correct.

[Eruanna]

smilies/smile.gif

What was the name of the Grey Elf who was foster-father to Tuor?

[Beren87]

Annael, as Huor had died at Nirnaeth Arnoediad and Rian had died of grief.

[Eruanna]

Correct, Beren. smilies/smile.gif

[Orofaniel]

Correct, Beren.

It means it's your turn, Beren...hehe smilies/biggrin.gif

[Beren87]

Consciousness is not my strongpoint.


Who originally let the Teleri?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

If you mean "led" then Elwe and Olwe. Otherwise... smilies/confused.gif

[Beren87]

Woops, I did mean "led". You're correct.

[Lyra Greenleaf]

What is the Elvish name for the "Pillar of Heaven"?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Meneltarma?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

'Tis indeed!

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

What part of nature do the elves not ask for news?

[alquadae]

Shooting from the hip// The north wind

[Finwe]

Is it the East Wind?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

It is the East Wind... Legolas mentions it to Gimli at Boromir's funeral.

Carry on Finwe.

[Finwe]

All righty then. I suppose it had something to do with the East Wind blowing from Mordor.

Who was the Elf who was named partly after his weapon?

[Lyta_Underhill]

Was it Beleg Cuthalion (Strongbow)?

[Finwe]

Yup!

[Lyta_Underhill]

Thanks, Finwë!

Who is the only elf to ask Galadriel for a tress of her hair? (That I know of!)

[Finwe]

Our good ol' Fe-Fe (Fëanor to all you stuffy people without a sense of humor smilies/biggrin.gif)

[Lyta_Underhill]

Fe-Fe? Heh heh! Right right! And she refused him, too! smilies/redface.gif

[Finwe]

What scion of a disposessed House fell in love with the same woman his grandfather did? (According to some stories)

[Eruanna]

Would that be Celebrimbor?
It is suggested in some tales that he loved Galadriel (he made Nenya for her) but she chose Celeborn instead. Celebrimbor's Grandfather, Feanor was also said to be "a bit partial" to Galadriel, he made the Silmarils in tribute to her beautiful hair. smilies/smile.gif

[Finwe]

Yep. Quite right!

[Eruanna]

Which Elf composed the account of the Creation, and what was this account called?

[Lasgalen]

Rumil composed Ainulindale

[Eruanna]

Correct, your go. smilies/smile.gif

[Lasgalen]

What was the name of Tuor's ship?

[Eruanna]

Tuor's ship was called Eärrámë (Sea-Wing)

[Lasgalen]

That is correct.

[Eruanna]

What name did Feanor give to the substance from which he made the Silmarilli?

[The Saucepan Man]

Silima, a mysterious crystalline substance which he created himself.

Seems that he fancied himself as a bit of an alchemist, along with his many other talents. Perhaps that's why he became Arda's only exploding Elf. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Eruanna]

What a claim to fame!

I won't be able to think of him as anything other than "The Amazing Exploding Elf", from now on smilies/biggrin.gif

And you are correct, by the way, Saucy. Please pose another question.

[The Saucepan Man]

Thank you Eruanna. smilies/smile.gif

What was the chief object of Sauron's assault on Eregion? (I'm looking for the name of a building.)

[The Saucepan Man]

Surely it can't be that hard. A building in Eregion?

[Finwe]

The chief treasury of the Gwaith-i-Mirdain, in which the Rings of Power and all other things dear to the Mirdain were kept. I'm not sure if the building had a name or anything.

[The Saucepan Man]

The House of the Mirdain it was, Finwe. Well done. smilies/smile.gif

Please continue.