Blue Wizard Quizzes

[Pallando B.C]

A general quiz questions page!

Q: Gorlim's wife is?

[ February 27, 2003: Message edited by: Pallando B.C ]

[Lindolirian]

Its Eilinel, but what exactly does this have to do with Blue Wizards?

[Pallando B.C]

That is just a name i picked ( Pallando, Alatar- Blue Wizards!) anyway you were correct.

[Lindolirian]

Thats what I figured. Who counsellesd Ecthelion that the strength of the rebels of Umbar was a great peril to Gondor? Give all of his nams... just to make it tricky smilies/biggrin.gif

[Pallando B.C]

This was a hard question so if one of these answers are correct, you must give it to me.
A: Namarie, Elladan, Malbeth the Seer

[Lindolirian]

None of the above. smilies/smile.gif

[Telchar]

I give a few... Thorongil, Strider, Elfstone, Elessar Aragorn Telcontar, Dunadan.

[Lindolirian]

Good job, as usual Telchar!

[Pallando B.C]

Estel ('hope') could also be added to that.

[Pallando B.C]

I'm not sure if im allowed to continue the thread because I only gave some of the answer, but this topic is on the verge of extinction so......

Q: How many years was Elros NOT king of Numenor?

[lathspell]

The Downfall of Numenor was in 3319 SA.
The Edain reached Numenor in 32 SA
Elros Tar-Minyatur died in 442 SA

this makes that he was NOT king of Numenor for 2909 years.

greetings,
lathspell

[Pallando B.C]

That's correct, but i probably shoud have narrowed down the question. I meant in his lifetime.

[lathspell]

who were considered greatest of the Maiar?

[Pallando B.C]

If you mean greatest ( as in more that one) there are many candidates:
Sauron-Curumo-Osse-Olorin-Melian.

But the one who was the greatest ( in my opinon ) would have to be Sauron.

[lathspell]

I did mean it like I was asking a opinion, Pallando B.C.
I meant: 'who were greatest considered greatest of the Maiar according to the Elves (and maybe the Ainur).

[lathspell]

- greatest

[Pallando B.C]

Oh, sorry about that.
Ok it was Ilmare, handmaiden of Varda and Eonwe, herald of Manwe. The were considered the greatest ( or at least the chiefs) of the Maiar by the Eldar. smilies/cool.gif

[lathspell]

That was what I meant indeed!

Good job and please continue.

[Pallando B.C]

What does the name of Gil-galad's spear mean?

[tom bombariffic]

The name of Gil-galad's sword, aeglos, means "snow-point"

[Pallando B.C]

Correct, but you said sword and Gil-galad had a spear. Anyway you can continue.

[ November 27, 2002: Message edited by: Pallando B.C ]

[tom bombariffic]

Which of the Valar did Pallando and Alatar Serve? this is an easy one...

[lathspell]

Orome, for he had the greater knowledge of the further realms

[Pallando B.C]

Everyone knows your right lathspell, so you may as well go ahead. ( sorry tom bombariffic )

[tom bombariffic]

fair enough

[Pallando B.C]

lathspell? where are you?

[lathspell]

Sorry, sorry... I've been busy for some time.

Beware, here it comes!
How are the Men of Dale also called?

[Pallando B.C]

LakeMen? smilies/frown.gif

[lathspell]

Nope! I'll give a hint.
Recall the parts on the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain!

greetings,
lathspell

[hobbitlass]

pale-face? or toy-makers?

[lathspell]

Neither... think of the Dwarves (what they say in the books)

[the real findorfin]

Bardings?

[lathspell]

yes, that's what I meant.
Pls continue the thread, fingolfin!

[the real findorfin]

Easy one for I don't havwe much time (sorry). Which of the Two Trees was older?

[Beren87]

White Telperion was older was it not?

[the real findorfin]

Yet again Beren is on my heels.

(You may notice that I'm better at answering questions than asking them!)

[Beren87]

Oh, I have much the same problem.

With what were the Ainur created?

[Thengise Greenleaf of Mirkwood]

Weren't they made of Eru's thought?

[Beren87]

Hmm..not what I'm looking for, it is stated quite clearly.

[Pallando B.C]

Music?

[Beren87]

Good guess, but nope.

[Pallando B.C]

A Flame Imperishable?

[ December 16, 2002: Message edited by: Pallando B.C ]

[Beren87]

And this one goes to the man in front with the long beard!

[Pallando B.C]

* Pallando strokes his beard *

Why thank you Beren!

Here is one: What was the name of the song Turin made for Strongbow

[lathspell]

that would be 'Laer cu Beleg', which he made at the lakeside of Ivrin.

When Morgoth was cast into Void, he got a collar on his neck. What was that color made of?

[Pallando B.C]

Yes

[Beren87]

The collar was his Iron crown beat around his neck.

And remember to wait for confirmation to see if you are correct before asking another question.

[Pallando B.C]

Quite Right, Beren87

[Beren87]

ALlritey then,
Who was the third son of Feanor?

[Pallando B.C]

That would be Celegorm the Fair

[Beren87]

And that is correct.

[Pallando B.C]

Who escaped with Gil-galad after the Nirnaeth Arnoediad to the Isle of Balar?

[lathspell]

And that would be Cirdan and the remnant of his people.

greetings,
lathspell

P.S.: if this is correct, this will be the new question: what did Felagund and Beren do wrong that made Sauron sent to waylay them.

[Pallando B.C]

Once again lathspell, you should wait for verification....lucky you're right.

In answer to your question, I think Felagund and Beren disguised themselves as Orcs, in order to pass between Ered Wethrin.

Sauron doubted who they were, since they went with haste and didn't reported there deeds, as was commanded by Morgoth, for anyone who passed that way. So he sent to waylay them.

[ December 21, 2002: Message edited by: Pallando B.C ]

[lathspell]

My apologies, Pallando B.C. and Beren87! I did not read Beren87's message until today, for I was away for some time and in haste when I returned to this Quiz. But I have read it now, so I shall wait for verification the next time.
My motto shall now be: Do not be hasty smilies/smile.gif

Your answer is quite correct, good Ithron Luin.

[Pallando B.C]

Ithron Luin.


I'm sorry, What does that mean, I don't speak Elvish and I never heard of that term before.

Anyway a cryptic one, What "Laughter" ceased in Childhood.

[lathspell]

Ithron is Wizard. The Sindarin words for the Blue Wizards is 'Ithryn Luin'. Though, if I'm correct smilies/wink.gif, you are just one person it becomes Blue Wizard and therefore 'Ithron Luin'.

And now for the answer to your question.
That would be Lalaith, daughter of Hurin and Morwen and sister of Turin, who died when the Evil Breath came to Dor-lomin.

[Pallando B.C]

Very good lathspell, I thought I may have got you on that one!

And Thanks for the new words!

[lathspell]

Thank you, Pallando.

Here's the new question:
What was the second name of Holman, who was the gardener of Bilbo and to whom Hamfast Gamgee, Sam's father, was apprenticed?

greetings,
lathspell

[Beren87]

Ermm.., Im not sure what you want. Is Holman Greenhand the answer your looking for?

[lathspell]

yes, it is Beren87. Greenhand was the answer I was looking for.

Please continue.
greetings,
lathspell

[Beren87]

Who was the "all father"?

[lathspell]

I think 'Eru Iluvatar' is most likely to get that title.

[Beren87]

That is the "translation" of Illuvatar, yes, so it is your turn.

[lathspell]

alrighty then, here's the new one.

What's the translation of 'Gandalf'?

[lathspell]

The translation into English, I mean.

[Thengise Greenleaf of Mirkwood]

Grey Pilgrim?

[Pallando B.C]

Grey Wanderer?

[lathspell]

No, I'm afraid not. Mithrandir can be translated as Greay Pilgrim or Grey Wanderer. Gandalf translates rather different.
It's in UT.

lathspell

[Lindolirian]

Man of the staff.
Or maybe sorcerer elf?

[ December 29, 2002: Message edited by: Lindolirian ]

[the real findorfin]

The Elf of the Wand

[lathspell]

You're right, The Real Findorfin.

You may continue.

[the real findorfin]

plz, call me Fin!

Question: what were the five areas (districts if you will) of Numenor called?

[zacattack]

I know,I know

Forostar
Andustar
Orrostar
Hyarrostar and
Hyarnustar

[the real findorfin]

yep, but actually there are six, (I forgot)!

Can you get the sixth as well?

[Pallando B.C]

Mittalmar, in the centre of Númenor.

[the real findorfin]

yeh, thats correct.

I think zacattack should get to ask the next question, if thats ok?

[lathspell]

zacattack, r u there?

[Pallando B.C]

I think zacattack should get to ask the next question, if thats ok?

I agree to this, but zacattack is not responding, so I may as well go.

What 'season' did Túrin and Niniel marry in?

[Mandos]

Midsummer

[Pallando B.C]

Yes, Well done.

[Mandos]

What was Finwe and Feanor's stronghold in Aman called?

[Pallando B.C]

Formenos, also the place that Finwë was killed.

[Mandos]

exactly. your turn

[Pallando B.C]

Formenos means 'Northern Fortress'.

What other place also means this, what is it and who does it belong to?

[Mandos]

Melkor's fortress of Agband in the North of Middle Earth

[Pallando B.C]

Good guess, but nope.

[Russandol]

Would that be Fornost also called Fornost Erain - Norbury of the Kings, latterly Deadmens Dike .. ruined around T.A 1974 by the invading forces of Angmar and Rhudaur. As to who owns it? King Elessar after the War Of The Ring?

[Pallando B.C]

Yes, Russandol.

[Russandol]

What was Súthburg?

[Pallando B.C]

It was the former name of Hornburg.

[ January 07, 2003: Message edited by: Pallando B.C ]

[Russandol]

Correct!

[Pallando B.C]

Great!

Who is Farmer Maggot said to have 'mutual respect' with?

[Beren87]

The Gaffer?

[Pallando B.C]

Maybe, but not the one I'm thinking of.

[Mandos]

Was it Pippin?

[Pallando B.C]

Good try, but no.

[Keeper of Dol Guldur]

You people are novices;

The answer is Tom Bombadil

[Keeper of Dol Guldur]

Okidoki, next question huh?

When the hobbits rescued poor Fredagar Bolger from the lockholes, after the Scouring of the Shire, what did they refer to him as (meaning a funny take on his nickname)?

[Russandol]

Well his nickname was Fatty but Pippin refered to him as 'poor old Fredegar', not much of a take.

[Beren87]

Keeper of Dol Goldur, let this "novice" remind you to wait for confirmation that you are correct before posting a new question. Even you "experts" have to follow the rules. smilies/wink.gif

[Pallando B.C]

Well put, Beren.

Keeper of Dol Goldur, you have to wait for my response before you can continue. I also hope you said 'novices' with humour in mind. smilies/wink.gif

Lucky you were correct.

[Pallando B.C]

I'd say you were correct, Russandol smilies/wink.gif
So you better go.

[Pallando B.C]

As many people may have noticed, Russandol doesn't seem to be keeping threads going. No disrespect Russandol, but it has been well over 10 days, so I will proceed.

Ok, back to the quizzes.

If I was cutting of orc heads with Ringil, whilst upon Rochallor, who would I be?

[Beren87]

Well, I'd hope you would be Fingolfin, or else you're gonna be in a lot of trouble for stealing his sword and his horse.

[Pallando B.C]

Haha, Nice one Beren. Your Turn.

[Beren87]

If I killed a bowman with his own sword, who would I be? (more than likely that is)

[Pallando B.C]

It would have to be Túrin, killing poor Beleg with Anglachel.

[Beren87]

I should know better than to ask such an easy question with you here! Your turn Pallando.

[Pallando B.C]

Thanks Beren!

Let's give you an easy one.....

Where did Thingol and Melian meet and fall in love?

[Russandol]

First my apologies for my earlier tardiness with this thread. Keeping track of so many gets difficult with reality getting in the way at times smilies/wink.gif

Elwe Singollo and Melian the Maia met in the woods of Nan Elmoth in East Beleriand, later the home of Eol the Dark Elf.

[Pallando B.C]

Extra Credit points for Russandol!

[Russandol]

What is the name of the short stabbing sword of the Numenoreans?

[Pallando B.C]

An eket?

[Russandol]

Good job Pallando!

[Pallando B.C]

Thanks, Russandol.

When twenty years of the Sun had passed, what did Fingolfin do.

-What?
-When?
-Where?

[Beren87]

Fingolfin made a great feast held in the spring, near to the pools of Ivrin. It was called Mereth Aderthad.

[Pallando B.C]

Great job, Beren.

[Beren87]

Oooo, it was even bolded!

Who led the Haladin into Beleriand?

[Ultimatejoe]

Marach.

[Ultimatejoe]

Marach

[Beren87]

That would be him.

[Pallando B.C]

To keep the thread going......

Give the name of the range of mounatins beneath were the Elves awoke.

[Lindolirian]

The Orocarni. Just read that part in the Sil today for the... umpteenth time! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Pallando B.C]

How fortunate! Your go.

[Lindolirian]

Who was with Orlegwhen he was killed?

[Pallando B.C]

Túrin. Running away from crazy people shouting Golug!

[Lindolirian]

Yes, Orcs are crazy people. And they smell funny too... Go ahead!

[Pallando B.C]

Give me some information on the most important region of Númenor.

[Lindolirian]

Arandor, the Land of the King, was part of the Mittalmar, the innermost region of Númenor. Within Arandor was Armenelos, the capital city of Westernesse. It also bordered the eastern side of Meneltarma, and had a port, Rómenna, on the Bay of Rómenna.

[Pallando B.C]

Great Research. As i've come to expect from you!

[Lindolirian]

Research, Ha! smilies/wink.gif

Now this will take some research.
Good ole JRR seemed to hold Bilbo at a pretty darn high standard for running. Especially for a fifty year old, fat, three foot guy. According to information available in the Hobbit and in the Atlas of Middle Earth by Karen Wynn Fonstad, you should be able to figure out Bilbo's average running speed. Now, I know math isn't my hottest subject, but I'm pretty sure I've got my calculations right. Lets see how you all do.
smilies/evil.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lindolirian]

Since I'm leaving soon, and I'd like to see this one answered, I'll give you a hint. When Bilbo began this run, in which he ran at ____ mph, it was from Bag End to Bywater, which I have estimated to be 5 miles. By the way, his speed is impossibly fast, so don't be surprised at the answer you get.

[The Saucepan Man]

30 mph. Wow, that's one fast little Hobbit. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Annunfuiniel]

If the distance truly was 5 miles then Bilbo's running speed would be 30mph! (I recall that it took him 10 minutes to get from target A. Bag-End to target B. The Green Dragon) smilies/eek.gif smilies/biggrin.gif
EDIT: Darn you Saucepan, you beat me!! smilies/wink.gif

[ March 04, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ]

[Lindolirian]

You got it Saucepan Man! To think that I could be out run by a fifty year old, fat smoker, who is three feet high...

[The Saucepan Man]

How many of the participants in the Battle of Five Armies actively feature (as opposed to just being mentioned) in LotR, and who are they?

[Estanesse]

Four
Gandalf, Gwaihir, Bilbo, and Gloin

[lathspell]

Yes, Bilbo... Gandalf... Gloin... Gwaihir and a lot of other Eagles like Landroval and Meneldor the Swift

[The Saucepan Man]

I think Estanesse takes the prize, since I was thinking of characters who were specifically identified in The Hobbit, and of the Eagles only Gwaihir was identified (by his title, anyway).

Arguably, Thranduil could be included, since he plays an active part in the War of the Ring, but since he plays no active part in the story that was told in LotR, I am happy to exclude him from the answer.

So, Estanesse, it's your turn ... smilies/smile.gif

[Estanesse]

Maglor settled between between which two rivers?

[Annunfuiniel]

Between Little Gelion and Greater Gelion.

[Estanesse]

Yes you’re correct smilies/biggrin.gif
That is fast
It was an easy one but still very fast

[Annunfuiniel]

Yes, I strike like a lightning! smilies/biggrin.gif
Ok, that was...stupid. Well don't mind me just answer this next question:
Which flower knew both stone soil and the blood of men?

[Estanesse]

Is it the flower of Teleperion

[lathspell]

Do you mean Simbelmynë?

[Annunfuiniel]

Both wrong. You have to dig a bit deeper, I think it's mentioned only once...

[lathspell]

Alright, next possibility.

Seregon, the red flower on Amon Rudh

[Annunfuiniel]

And that's the right "possibility"! Congrats, lathspell! Proceed. smilies/smile.gif

[lathspell]

It seems we meet everywhere, Annunfuiniel smilies/smile.gif

Thank you, here's the new one:

Who said: 'Only with one hand thy givest'

Dreadfully easy, I suppose, but couldn't do anything better smilies/frown.gif

[Annunfuiniel]

Yes, we meet again...and again and again! But that's cool with me! smilies/smile.gif
And the answer to your question would be Ungoliant.

[lathspell]

And again your answer is correct! smilies/biggrin.gif

You may proceed.

lathspell

[Annunfuiniel]

*bows* smilies/smile.gif
Hmmmm... Name at least six "things" which formed a group of seven.

[Estanesse]

The seven stars of the standard from Gondor
Palantiri
Dwarf fathers
Dwarf rings
Sons of Feanor
the Sickle of the Valar

[Annunfuiniel]

Jolly good job again, Estanesse! smilies/biggrin.gif
I just want to add the seven wall's of Minas Tirith.
So, your turn it is, Estanesse. smilies/smile.gif

[Estanesse]

I’m having a jolly good time smilies/biggrin.gif

Were did Turin first met Nienor.

[The Saucepan Man]

Ah, a Turin question. I cannot resist. smilies/cool.gif

The mound of Haudh-en-Elleth in the Forest of Brethil.

[Estanesse]

Again is your answer the correct one Saucepan Man

[The Saucepan Man]

Well, thank-you. Turin is a current favourite subject of mine.

What is the difference between Goblins and Orcs? smilies/tongue.gif

[Malva Headstrong]

There´s no differnce at all between minor Orcs and Goblins?

[Pallando B.C]

Goblins are shorter than Orcs? No, wrong. Ok then, they have different names?

[The Saucepan Man]

From "Riddles in the Dark":

"A bit low for goblins, at least for the big ones", thought Bilbo, not knowing that even the big ones, the orcs of the mountains, go along at a great speed stooping low with their hands almost on the ground.

So you are correct, Pallando BC. smilies/smile.gif

[Pallando B.C]

Great!

Who was given a gold writing-set by Bilbo Baggins.

[The Saucepan Man]

Milo Burrows, who never answered letters.

[Pallando B.C]

Yes!

[The Saucepan Man]

What were the names of Otho Sackville-Baggins's parents?

[Annunfuiniel]

Longo Baggins and Camellia Sackville.

[The Saucepan Man]

Spot on, Annunfuiniel. smilies/smile.gif

[Annunfuiniel]

Who "guarded" the crown of Gondor during the time of the ruling stewards?

[elven maiden Earwen]

the stwerds????

[Annunfuiniel]

smilies/biggrin.gif Nope.

[piosenniel]

The Crown of Gondor was kept in The Houses of the Dead in Rath Dinen in Minas Tirith.

[Annunfuiniel]

That's true, pio. smilies/smile.gif But where there exactly?
It is said in your books so please humour me and find the precise answer. smilies/biggrin.gif

[gilraën]

Eärnur's tomb?

[piosenniel]

Exact location: It lay upon the lap of King Earnil II in the Houses of the Dead.

[Annunfuiniel]

Yes, King Eärnur left the crown in his father's, King Eärnil's, tomb when he went to face the Lord of Morgul (the Witchking). And there it stayed until King Elessar was crowned, "guarded" by the king, for Eärnur never returned.
Good job, piosenniel, please proceed! smilies/smile.gif

[ March 23, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ]

[piosenniel]

What were made of white shell and by whom?

[gilraën]

Ulumúri, the Horns of Ulmo, not made by him but by ?Salmar.

[ March 23, 2003: Message edited by: gilraën ]

[piosenniel]

Excellent! Carry on!

[gilraën]

How long was Gandalf 'dead'?

[Eruanna]

29 days??
Ah! I see my mistake. I was counting from when Gandalf fell off the bridge Silly me!!

[ March 24, 2003: Message edited by: Eruanna ]

[Mauwurz]

January 25
He(Gandalf) casts downt he Balrog and passes away
February 14
Gandalf reurns to life

The answer I think is 19 days

[gilraën]

By my math I make it 20 days BUT since you posted the right days (Jan 25th to Feb 14th) it's your go now Mauwurz. Well done.

[gilraën]

Bump!

[Pallando B.C]

Instead of posting a one word post like 'bump', you should restart the thread. It has been over 10 days, so you don't have to wait for Mauwurz if you wish to restart this thread. Usually whoever wants to can just restart a thread, but so you get into the habit of things, you should ask the next question Gilraën.

[gilraën]

If it had been 10 days I would have. It was only 8 days but I will ask a question.

Who was the smith that forged Angrist and what other famous blade did he smith?

[lathspell]

The smith was Telchar, dwarven-smith from Nogrod and the other sword was Narsil, in later days Anduril.

lathspell

[gilraën]

Good, your go. smilies/smile.gif

[lathspell]

Thankee!!

Alright, here's the next.

Who filled the Elves with amazement and why?

[Beren87]

That's quite a broad question...


I'll go with Orome on this one, for his sheer splendor at their first sighting of him.

[lathspell]

No, not what I wanted to hear. It's broad, but it's something like a quote... it states (where I got this question) that:.... filled the Elves with amazement because...

Try on smilies/smile.gif

[gilraën]

From Nogrod and Belegost the Naugrim came forth into Beleriand; and the Elves were filled with amazement, for they had believed themselves to be the only living things in Middle-Earth that spoke with words or wrought with hands, and that all others were but birds and beasts. But they could understand no word of the tongue of the Naugrim, which to their ears was cumbrous and unlovely; and few ever of the Eldar have achieved the mastery of it.

Is that what you meant?

[lathspell]

exactly, gilraën! Very good job!

[gilraën]

Here's an easy one. smilies/smile.gif

What is Ezellohar and why is it significant?

[elven maiden Earwen]

mound where the two trees of valinor were???? sorry i had to look it up

[ April 06, 2003: Message edited by: elven maiden Earwen ]

[gilraën]

yes, your go smilies/smile.gif

[Lord Elessar]

The Green Mound before the western gates of Valmar, also called Corollairë, where the Two Trees of Valinor grew.

but your turn i guess !

[elven maiden Earwen]

ok
What was Wilwarin and what did it mean?

[Beren87]

From memory, forgive me if I'm wrong.

A constellation formed by the Valar for the Elves' awakening.

[elven maiden Earwen]

yup correct and it meant butterfly. your up

[Beren87]

What is another name for the Seat of Amon Hen, and why was it called that?

[Pallando B.C]

The Seat of Seeing, but I can't find why it is called that.

[Eruanna]

I think Pallando is right, but I also found this:
Amon Hen was the Hill of the Eye, or Hill of Sight. Its partner, Amon Lhaw was the Hill of Hearing. Aragorn said (in FotR) that in the days of the Great Kings, high seats were placed there so that a watch could be kept all around.

[Beren87]

Eruanna basicly got it right. It was called that because you could see ffor miles around.

[lathspell]

Shouldn't Pallando get this?
After all you were asking for the Seat and not for the Hill.

greetings,
lathspell

[lathspell]

Sorry, missed the why-part of the question!

Well, anyway this thread has come to life

lathspell once more

[Eruanna]

I thought Pallando had it too.....I was just putting in my four pen'orth. (or is it two cents smilies/smile.gif )

[Beren87]

No, Pallando didn't include why, and you did [more or less], so it is your turn Eruanna.

[Eruanna]

OK, thank you. Here's my question:

There were originally 7 Palantiri or Seeing Stones. The Master Stone was in Eressea in the Tower of Avallónë, where were the rest kept?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Are you looking for their locations in M-E? or are you looking for where they were in Aman before they were given to the Numenoreans?

In M-E they were located at Elostirion in Emyn Beriad, Annuminas, Amon Sul, Orthanc, Minas Anor, Minas Ithil, and Osgiliath.

In Aman... *shrugs* I've not been able to find anything... I think if those locations are listed it must be in some part of the "sacred writings" that I don't have a copy of smilies/wink.gif

-Sophia

[Eruanna]

Oh no, I meant in M.E. I have no idea about Aman either.

Well done (as usual smilies/smile.gif )

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

What is Athrad Angren?

[piosenniel]

Singular form of Ethraid Engrin (Fords of the Isen), Sindarin

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Exactly. smilies/smile.gif

[piosenniel]

This special arrow belonged to Beleg.

What was its name?

And why was it special?

[gilraën]

Dailir, it never failed to be found, unharmed.

[piosenniel]

Correct! Carry on!

[gilraën]

What was Gorlim's 'shame' and why?

[Eruanna]

Gorlim's *shame* was that he betrayed his friend Barahir and his *gang* to the forces of Morgoth. Captured and tortured he would not give them up, until he was made to believe that his (in fact dead) wife would be restored to him if he told the whereabouts of their hiding place in Dorthonion. After the bargain was made Sauron revealed that what Gorlim had believed to be his wife, was actually a phantom, created by evil magic. Barahir and the rest were found and killed (the Orcs holding onto his hand bearing his ring, later recovered by Beren, his son) and Gorlim was "cruelly put to death" as his *reward* for his treachery........Will that do? smilies/smile.gif

[gilraën]

Excellant and comprehensive answer. smilies/smile.gif

Your go.

[Eruanna]

Thanks.....I didn't know quite when to stop! smilies/biggrin.gif

Here's a new question: What were the names of the Lamps of the Valar and by whom were they made?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

The lamps were Ormal and Iluin, and they were set up by Aule on pillars in the north and south of Almaren.

Sophia

[Eruanna]

Correct! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

What was the name of the river that partially formed Thingol's halls of Menegroth?

[The Saucepan Man]

Was it the Esgalduin?

[ April 13, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[Eruanna]

That would be the River Esgalduin.

It's a conspiracy! smilies/smile.gif

[ April 13, 2003: Message edited by: Eruanna ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Hmm, that looks like I may have edited it to give the correct answer first. Honest, I didn't. smilies/smile.gif

[Eruanna]

I didn't mean anything like that. I had just been pipped at the post on another thread too! smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/smile.gif

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

*laughs at Eruanna and Saucepan Man's battle* Technically, The Saucepan Man had it first, but if you two want to fight it out... smilies/wink.gif

Sophia

[Eruanna]

No, first one gets it smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Thank you, Eruanna. smilies/smile.gif

How did Bilbo refer to the Undying Lands in There and Back Again? smilies/wink.gif

[ April 14, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[Eruanna]

I don't have my copy of "The Hobbit" to hand, but I seem to remember Bilbo called it Faerie or something like that. smilies/smile.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

It is indeed Faerie, Eruanna. The floor is yours. smilies/smile.gif

[Eruanna]

Okey-dokey smilies/smile.gif

What was Mereth Aderthad?

[Lindolirian]

It was a large feast in which all the leaders of the Elves in Beleriand (minus Thingol) got together and ate order out pizza (I mean good food) and discussed the future.

[Eruanna]

Yep...it means The Feast of Reuniting.

You're up. smilies/smile.gif

[Lindolirian]

What marriage took place on a famous island right before an attack? Hint: the island is not Numenor.

Bonus, name the island and what attacked what.

[lathspell]

A guess: The isand was Aman, and it was the marriage of Finarfin and his wife (forgot her name and I don't have the books).
The Battle was the Kinslaying at Alqualonde.

[Lindolirian]

Nope. I wouldn't really consider Aman to be an island, rather a large continent. Also, I didn't say battle, but attack...

[Beren87]

Was it the marriage of Dior Eluchil to Nimloth upon the island of Tol Galen [where Dior's parents, Beren and Luthein, lived], right before the Dwarves of Nogrod attempted to assail the same island? [they were, of course, defeated bv Beren and co.]

[Annunfuiniel]

Or could it be the island of Almaren where Tulkas and Nessa got married? This was before Melkor returned to Middle-Earth and destroyed the Lamps Illuin and Ormal (he attacked against the lights of the Lamps or something like that).

EDIT: Nice to see you've returned, Lindolirian! smilies/smile.gif

[ April 25, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ]

[Lindolirian]

That's it! Thanks, it's great to be back!

[Annunfuiniel]

Who were named eglath and why?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

The Forsaken people, Teleri Elves who didn't go to Valinor but stayed to look for Elwe. I suppose they felt abandoned?

[Annunfuiniel]

I suppose so too. Your turn, Lyra! smilies/smile.gif

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Ooops, sorry it took so long!
OK, an easy one. Who are the two Blue Wizards?

[lathspell]

Alatar and Pallando

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Very good! Your go...

[lathspell]

What was the 'Noontide of the Blessed Realm'?

greetings,
lathspell

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

The years of the Trees?