Battles

[Dior]

In which battle of the War of the Jewels was Glaurung wounded.

[Dior]

?

[Bruce MacCulloch]

He was wounded by archers when he first issued from Angband, in a skirmish two hundred years after the Dagor Argeleb. Glaurung was also wounded by Azaghâl, Lord of Belegost, with a Dwarf-knife in the belly when he crushed him to death in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.
So he was wounded in battle twice, although only one of those is numbered as one of the great battles of the War of the Jewels.

[Dior]

Correctamundo. Your turn.

[Bruce MacCulloch]

In the First Battle of the Fords of Isen, who fought with the Isengarders for Théodred's body? (Looking for two names here)

[Mirkgirl]

Grimbold and Elfhelm /exuse my poor spelling/

[Bruce MacCulloch]

Yep! Correct, Mirkgirl! http://www.plauder-smilies.de/jarswim.gif

[Nefwathiel Teleri]

Bruce you are everywhere.
I must tell everyone we're being haunted by the wise Mr.Macc. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Nefwathiel Teleri]

IM BORED> smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Dior]

Ok, I'll ask. In which battle was Thorin subsequently called "Oakenshield" ?

[Bruce MacCulloch]

The Battle of Azanulbizar (or Nanduhirion)

[Dior]

Why even confirm? You know you're right.
Ask away.

[Bruce MacCulloch]

What was the name of the battle in which Eärnil defeated the Wainriders?

[Telchar]

The Battle of the Camp?

[Bruce MacCulloch]

Your turn, Telchar.

[Telchar]

In what battle was Gelmir killed?

[Turambar]

The Nirnaeth?

[Telchar]

Yes indeed Turambar

[ April 11, 2002: Message edited by: Telchar ]

[Dior]

Turumbar, keep it alive! Please! I really like this subject, and there are so many more questions to be asked.

[Legolas]

The Battle of Tumhalad was the result of whose faulty judgement and resulted in what tragedy?

[Lindolirian]

The faulty judgement of Turgon and the destruction of Gondolin.

[Legolas]

Nope.

[Joy]

Was it Orodreth? The battle resulted in the sack of Nargothrond.

[Legolas]

Yes...Orodeth or Turin would work, since Turin persuaded Orodeth to openly attack, thus revealing the location of Nargothrond.

[Joy]

Who fought in the Battle of Azanulbizar? What was the result? Also, what caused it?

[Legolas]

Dwarves/orcs, the dwarves won, orc leader Azog slew Dwarven King Thror causing Thror's heir Thrain to wage war on the orcs.

[Joy]

Very good Legalos! Your turn now. smilies/wink.gif

[Legolas]

What battle resulted in Turgon's inheritance of the Kingship of the Noldor?

[Joy]

Wasn't it the Dagor Bragollach?

[Mat_Heathertoes]

T'was the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.

[Legolas]

Right, Mat, after the loss of Fingon.

[Mat_Heathertoes]

which battle saw the invention of the game of Golf?

smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Joy]

It was the Battle where (Brandobras) Bullroarer Took defeated Golfimbul, the Battle of Greenfields.

[ June 20, 2002: Message edited by: Joy ]

[Mat_Heathertoes]

Good job Joy!

[Daniel Telcontar]

Joy, please post again, since this seems to be a really good quiz, with lots of interesting information.

[Joy]

In the Battle of Sudden Flame, how was Finglofin killed? What was the two names for this?

[Daniel Telcontar]

Fingolfin wasn't killed in the Battle of the Sudden Flame. He died in a duel against Morgoth.

[Joy]

Daniel, I understand where your coming from. Fingolfin was killed by Morgoth during the Battle of the Sudden Flame.

I'll find another question later today.

[Daniel Telcontar]

We have misunderstood each other. After the Battle of the Sudden Flame, when all seemed lost, Fingolfin rode alone to Angband, challenging Morgoth to combat. So, you could say that he died because of the Noldorne's defeat at the battle of the Sudden Flame.

[Lindolirian]

Joy: The chapter in the Sil was called of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin

Would that be it?

[Lindolirian]

Hi Joy!!

[Joy]

Yes, Lindo, that is the right chapter. I have been away, very busy the last couple of days.

Will be gone tomorrow, as it is my birthday and I have a wedding to attend.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Congratulations wiht your birthday!! But don't forget this thread when you have the possibility to post here again. smilies/tongue.gif

[Lindolirian]

Happy Birthday!
In the days of which Steward of Gondor did three great fleets (long prepared) come up from Umbar and Harad?

[Daniel Telcontar]

Beren, number 19.

[Lindolirian]

Correct. Sorry, i forgot about this thread. Your turn

[Daniel Telcontar]

Which king of Gondor conquered Harad, thus reaching the peak of Gondor's power?

[Lindolirian]

Hyarmendacil, perhaps?

[Daniel Telcontar]

I better reply!!
Yes, it was Hyarmendacil, the last of the shipkings. Continue.

[Lindolirian]

The result of what battle was the crowning of Thorin III Stonehelm?

[Daniel Telcontar]

The second battle of Dale where Thorin III's father Dain II died. Thorin was crowned under the name of Durin VII.

[Lindolirian]

Correct!

[Daniel Telcontar]

Alright: At which battle was Theodred slain?

[Lindolirian]

The Battle of the Fords of Isen. umm it was three days before Aragorn, Legolas, Giml and Gandalf arrived at Edoras, if you want to be more specific.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Battle of the Fords of Isen will do! You are correct.

[Lindolirian]

What year of what age was Sauron driven out of Eriador?

[Daniel Telcontar]

My guess is the year 1700 Second Age.

[Lindolirian]

I'll give it to you. It was 1701, but only Suaron really cares! Go for it! smilies/smile.gif

[Daniel Telcontar]

Which battle is regarded as the greatest in the War of the Ring

[Lindolirian]

The Battle of Pelennor Fields?

[Daniel Telcontar]

Yes, you are correct.

[Lindolirian]

Ok scrath that last question. I guess it was WAY too vague. In which battle was King Narmacil II lost?

[ August 02, 2002: Message edited by: Lindolirian ]

[Legolas]

Battle of the Plains

[Lindolirian]

Good job.

[Lindolirian]

Legolas?

[Legolas]

In which battle did Glorfindel lead a band of elves to? From what two places did the elves participating in this battle come?

[Joy]

Legolas - was it the Battle of the Witch-King of Angmar. Glorfindel came from Rivendell with a band of Elves along with Cirdan of the Grey Havens and his warriors.

[merlilot]

I thought Glorfindel was one of the "stars", if you will, of the Battle at Gondolin. I could be wrong though...

[Legolas]

This was the battle with Angmar, but that was not the name of it.

If you're going to attempt the question, please answer each part so that I can give the question to one person so they may proceed with the next question.

[Joy]

I am sorry Legolas, it was the Battle of Fornost.

[Legolas]

Yes, Joy. Go on!

[Joy]

Who lead the Valar in the War of the Wrath?

[Telchar]

Manwes herald Eonwe

[Joy]

Very good! smilies/cool.gif Your turn.

[Telchar]

In what battle did Thorin Oakenshield gain his name 'Oakenshield'?

[lathspell]

just guess, no books with me... Nanduhirion

[Telchar]

Yes Lathspell - The Battle of Nanduhirion og Azanulbizar - go on please

[lathspell]

Name the second of the great Battles of Beleriand.

Good luck,
lathspell

[Lindolirian]

Dagor Aglareb: the Glorious Battle

[lathspell]

Indeed, that's the answers.
Ask ussss, Lindolirian! smilies/wink.gif

greetings,
lathspell

[Telchar]

hmmmm - Dargor Aglareb was the third and not the second of the great battles of Beleriand. Dargor-nuin-Giliath (The Battle under the Stars) was the second...

From SILM:

But the host of Morgoth, aroused by the tumult of Lam-moth and the light of the burning at Losgar, came through the passes of Ered Wethrin, the Mountains of Shadow, and assailed Fëanor on a sudden, before his camp was full-wrought or put in defence; and there on the grey fields of Mithrim was fought the Second Battle in the Wars of Beleriand. Dagor-nuin-Giliath it is named, the Battle-under-Stars, for the Moon had not yet risen

Cheers T

[Lindolirian]

phooey.. not a lucky guess then... smilies/frown.gif

[lathspell]

smilies/eek.gif smilies/frown.gif how stupid of me! well, I've been mixing them up before...
You are the one to ask, Telchar!

[Telchar]

What Battle was fought on January 23-25 - 3019 - Third Age?

[lathspell]

How on earth did you ever think of that? smilies/eek.gif smilies/wink.gif

it is the battle between the Balrog and Gandalf

greetings,
lathspell

P.S.: the next question, quite easy, is: what is the last battle fought in LotR?

[Telchar]

The Battle of Bywater ?
and by the way, the battle between Gandalf and the Balrog lasts from January 15 where they both fall from the destruction of the bridge. They enter the summit of Zirak-Zigil on January 23 and on the 25th Gandalf casts down his foe. (All dates from The Tale of Years in the appendix) So the Battle in question in very specific and has a name: The Battle of the Peak

Gandalf telling in 'The White Rider, TTT': The sun shone fiercely there, but all below was wrapped in cloud. Out he sprang, and even as I came behind, he burst into new flame. There was none to see, or perhaps in after ages songs would still be sung of the Battle of the Peak.

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Telchar ]

[lathspell]

I see. Well, your answer is good anyway, so please ask another.

[Telchar]

Easy one: In what battle was Fingolfin killed?

[Childlike Empress]

Ha, a trick question!
'Twas no battle, but a duel with Morgoth smilies/smile.gif

[Telchar]

hehe - right and wrong - I was actually looking for the name of the battle wherein the duel took place ... name it and its all yours smilies/smile.gif

[Childlike Empress]

Then that would be the fourth Battle for Control of Beleriand: Dagor Bragolach, the Battle of Sudden Flame smilies/smile.gif

[Telchar]

Perfect Childlike Empress - Go on... smilies/wink.gif

[Childlike Empress]

Tell me the fate of each Dwarf in the Quest for Erebor. (I figure this is ok because they were in the Battle of Five Armies, in which some died) You can add Bilbo's fate if you really want to, but don't have to, since we all know what happened to him. Ditto Gandalf. heehehe smilies/smile.gif

[lathspell]

If you mean what was their fate in the time of LotR:

- Thorin: died in the Battle of the Five Armies
- Dwalin: alive
- Balin: dead as Lord of Moria
- Oin: taken by the Watcher in the Water
- Gloin: alive, meeting Frodo in Rivendell
- Ori: dead, probably in moria
- Nori: alive
- Dori: alive
- Bifur: alive
- Bofur: alive
- Bombur: alive, being so fat that it takes six young dwarves to lift him
- Fili: died protecting Thorin in the Battle of the Five Armies
- Kili: died protecting Thorin in the Battle of the Five Armies

I believe I've got them all now
I think you meant this... anyway, I can answer later again smilies/smile.gif

greetings,
lathspell

[Childlike Empress]

Yes, that's what I meant smilies/smile.gif

[lathspell]

alright smilies/smile.gif

who invented Golf and in what Battle did that happen?

[Eruhen]

I'm fairly sure that the Bullroarer (Brandobras Took) invented golf when he knocked off Golfimbul the Orc's head in the Battle of Greenfields in T.A. 2747, S.R. 1147.

[lathspell]

Correct in all ways, Eruhen!

Please go on!

greetings,
lathspell

[Eruhen]

It help to have FotR next to the computer when you answer these questions! Anyway...

When was the battle of Eriador, and who were the participants?

[lathspell]

I couldn't find this Battle anywhere! DO you mean when Sauron overrun Eriador in 1700 S.A.?

[Eruhen]

I'm sorry, that's it. I didn't have RotK with me when I posted that. Go ahead.

[lathspell]

In what Battle did Eorl the Young die and in what year did that happen?

greetings,
lathspell

[Telchar]

hmm... I know he died in battle with Easterlings in/on The Wold in TA2545, but I can remember the name of the battle. Maybe as simple as 'The battle of The Wold' ?

[Elfhelm]

Well, I wish to resurrect this thread. smilies/smile.gif

In what battle was Marhari slain?

[Faenaduial]

He was slain in the Battle of the Plains.

[Elfhelm]

Muy bien! Ask away. smilies/smile.gif

[Faenaduial]

In what battle was Artamir slain and who was he?

[Tar-Palantir]

tricksy one - using Unfinished Tales...

Artamir was an heir to the throne of Gondor. He was slain in the battle with the wainriders. His father and younger brother Faramir both died there also, leaving no direct heir to the throne.

[Faenaduial]

Very good. Your turn.

[Tar-Palantir]

Great.

What battle last for 50 years?

Bonus points: what prize was recovered and by whom?

[Pallando B.C]

The Last Alliance before Mount Doom?

[Tar-Palantir]

No, 'twas not in the Second Age.

[Faenaduial]

Were they the Battles of Beleriand?

[Beren87]

The "Battles of Beleriand" were 5 different battles in the War of Beleriand. It wasn't one battle.

[Tar-Palantir]

No, but Beleriand was affected.

edit- gravely affected...

[ March 03, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Palantir ]

[Faenaduial]

I realize that, I just can't remember any of the battles lasting 50 years. I thought maybe they were being combined to span a period of time.

[the real findorfin]

The War of Dwarves and Orcs?

[Tar-Palantir]

Well it was actually a bit less than 50 years, I am sorry for not double checking first.

The War of Wrath is the answer, approx. 42 years in length, ending with the destruction of Beleriand at the end of the First Age.

Feel free to take it whoever would like!! smilies/smile.gif

[Faenaduial]

Thanks Tar, that was a real stumper. Since we couldn't get it how about posting another!

[Tar-Palantir]

Ok,

In the Dagor Dagorath:
- who will be the enemy??
- what 3 will lead charge against him??
- and who will deliver the killing stroke??

[lathspell]

The Enemy is Morgoth Bauglir
I don't rightly know this, but I thought: Turin, Eonwe and Fingolfin
Turin delivers the death stroke with his Black Sword, thus revenging his dreadful life.

[Tar-Palantir]

Good job, it's your turn lathspell.

The three were: Tulkas, Eönwë, Túrin

[Nefwathiel Teleri]

c'mon, ask a question

[Beren87]

Welcome Nefwathiel! By the noble rules of this room, lathspell has 10 days to respond.

[lathspell]

Alrighty then
here the new question:

What battle did Gandalf remind the Hobbits off, that they should remember?

greetings,
lathspell

[Elfhelm]

Was it the Battle of Dale?

[lathspell]

I don't exactly know the name of it, but I think you mean the right battle.
please proceed

[Elfhelm]

Who was the only survivor of the Disaster of the Gladden Fields?

[Faenaduial]

Was it Ohtar?

[Legolas]

There were three survivors. Ohtar, his companion, and Estelmo.

From Unfinished Tales:

There were eye-witnesses of the event. Ohtar and his companion escaped, bearing with them the shards of Narsil. The tale mentions a young man who survived the slaughter: he was Elendur's esquire, named Estelmo, and was one of the last to fall, but was stunned by a club, and not slain, and was found alive under Elendur's body.

[Nefwathiel Teleri]

Beren87, you can take your advice and shove it where the sun dont shine. I ve been on here almost as long as you so screw off!

[Tar-Palantir]

http://www.reefaquariumguide.com/forums/images/smilies/new/spam.gif

[lathspell]

Still Beren87 is right, Nefwathiel. Just hold to the rules and people will proceed... usually.

[Beren87]

Beren87, you can take your advice and shove it where the sun dont shine. I ve been on here almost as long as you so screw off!

There's a differance in being here and participating here. smilies/wink.gif So just follow the rules and everyone can have a good time!

Now, Elfhelm has been gone for more than 10 days, even with my PMs he has not posted here, so it's anyone's turn.

[Faenaduial]

Glad to see your back Beren87. Hope all is okay. Let's try this one:

In what Battle was an elf, who had been enslaved in Angband and escaped, slain?

[Annunfuiniel]

That would be the Battle of Tumhalad, if I remember correctly. And the elf that was mortally wounded was Gwindor.

[Faenaduial]

Correct Annunfuiniel. The floor is yours.

[Annunfuiniel]

Thanks, Feanaduial!
Name four Battles (specifically named Battle[s]) in which no elf took part.

[Beren87]

Battle of the Gladden Fields (Massacre of Isildur)
Battle of the Hornburg (Saruman's army and the Rohirrim
Battle of the Peak (Gandalf and the Balrog)
Battle of Bywater! (Last battle of WR in the Shire)

[Annunfuiniel]

Hi, Beren, nice to see you're back! smilies/smile.gif
But to the answer you gave...you got 2 out of four right.
Battle of the Gladden Fields is usually referred to as Disaster of the G.F.
And the Battle of Hornburg...well: Saruman's forces vs. Rohirrim+Aragorn, Gimli& Legolas
Yes, I'm picky! smilies/tongue.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

OK, how about:

Battle of the Peak (Gandalf and the Balrog)
Battle of Bywater! (Last battle of WR in the Shire)

plus

Battle of Anulzibar (sorry, haven't got my book handy to check the spelling) - Dwarves and Goblins/Orcs

Battle of the Ford of Isen - Saruman's forces and Rohirrim.

[Annunfuiniel]

That is a valid answer, Saucepan Man, congrats! smilies/smile.gif(the spelling:Azanulbizar)
Two other battles that would have been correct were the Battle of Greenfield (hobbits and orcs, TA 2747) and
the Battle of the Powers (between Valar and Melkor soon after awakening of the elves).

[The Saucepan Man]

Thank you, Annunfuiniel.

OK, an easy one. Name four battles featuring Hobbits. smilies/smile.gif

[lathspell]

Battle of the Five Armies
Battle of Helm's Deep
Battle of the Pelennor Fields
Battle of the Greenfields (sp?) the battle when the Bullroarer invented golf is meant here.

And - Battle near Morannon

[The Saucepan Man]

Hobbits at Helm's Deep?

Nope. smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

Battle of the Five Armies
Battle of Bywater
Battle of the Pelennor Fields
Battle of the Greenfields
Battle of Fornost (The Shire sent a company of bowmen...err...bow-hobbits.)

And actually the Battle of Gladden Fields is called by that name in quite a few places. With the number of men involved it really is considered a battle but oh well.

[ March 19, 2003: Message edited by: Beren87 ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Congrats, Beren87. I must admit, I'd forgotten about the Battle of Fornost, which is why I was only asking for four ...

... Your turn. smilies/smile.gif

[lathspell]

I'm feeling quiet stupid now smilies/wink.gif

[Beren87]

Nice question!

What unlikely character (hint hint) said that the battle of Dagorlad lasted for months?

[Ultimatejoe]

Gollum?

[lathspell]

Or maybe Ghan-buri-Ghan

[Beren87]

Well, Gollum was the one that I knew of, your turn Ultimatejoe!

[Lindolirian]

Before which battle does Borondir suspect the Lady of the Golden Wood to be on his side and why does he make this assumption?

[Lindolirian]

Too easy for the Man with pans of Sauce! smilies/wink.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Sorry, I deleted my original post, because I realised that it was the Battle of the Field of Celebrant, not the Disaster of Gladden Fields as I put originally.

So my answer is:

Is it the Battle of the Field of Celebrant? There is a mist issuing forth from Lothlorien which allows Eorl's forces to attack with surprise.

Edit: Hmm, now that looks mighty strange, with Lindolirien's confirmation coming before my answer. smilies/confused.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif

[ April 28, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[Lindolirian]

Thats strange, I was sure you had said Celbrant. O well, you have it now, so have at it!

[The Saucepan Man]

There be strange things afoot on the Downs. smilies/eek.gif smilies/smile.gif

How many recorded Battles in ME have a name that is water-related and name each of them.

[Lindolirian]

Battle of Bywater
Battles of the Fords of Isen
Battle of the Crossings of Isen
Battle of the Crossings of Poros
Battle of the Crossing of Erui
Battle of Unnumbered Tears (Hey tears are water too)

So that would be six unless I can't count.

[ April 29, 2003: Message edited by: Lindolirian ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Hmm, you got the tricksy ones (Isen x2, Bywater and Unnumbered Tears), but there are more ... smilies/tongue.gif smilies/smile.gif

[Lindolirian]

There was the battle in the Fens of Serech in which Barahir saved Felagund, and then the battle where Beren kiled the dwarves who slew Thingol, and got the Silmaril back at Sarn Athrad. Oh yes and the Battle of Laketown in which Smaug was destroyed. I can't think of any others at the moment.

[ April 30, 2003: Message edited by: Lindolirian ]

[The Saucepan Man]

No, those are not what I had in mind. I wouldn't really count any of them as Battles, more skirmishes (or, in Smaug's case, a rampage).

So, there are still more ... smilies/tongue.gif smilies/wink.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

*Bump*

[The Saucepan Man]

How many recorded Battles in ME have a name that is water-related and name each of them?

Battle of Bywater
Battles of the Fords of Isen
Battle of the Crossings of Isen
Battle of the Crossings of Poros
Battle of the Crossing of Erui
Battle of Unnumbered Tears (Hey tears are water too)


Hmm, you got the tricksy ones (Isen x2, Bywater and Unnumbered Tears), but there are more ...

Anyone care to have a go at naming the remaining water-related battles?

Hint: One was named on the previous page.

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Battle of the Fields of Celebrant, then, since Celebrant is the name of the river. And if we've decided that Battle of the Gladden Fields was indeed a battle, then that's one too, for the Gladden River is certainly water.

It's all I can give you for now smilies/wink.gif.

Sophia

[The Saucepan Man]

Yup, both those are on my list. But the list is not yet complete ...

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

How about the Kinslaying at Alqualonde? "lond" means harbor?

[The Saucepan Man]

Actually, that's not one of the ones that I had in mind, but it fits. Yet, the list still remains incomplete ...

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Battle of the Havens of Sirion, where the Sons of Feanor attacked Tuor's people?

That's all I can find... smilies/frown.gif

Sophia

[The Saucepan Man]

OK, there is one more that I have in mind. It is named after a river ...

[The Saucepan Man]

Surely someone must be able to name the last Battle that I have in mind ...?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

I have looked and looked and still find nothing. smilies/frown.gif

[Finwe]

The Battle of the Lhun? (When Cirdan and Gil-galad held the forces of Sauron at bay, by the blood of their people... (Yeesh! I'm turning into Boromir)).

[The Saucepan Man]

No.

Think of where a great force of Men came to the aid of Elves in a time of need.

[Finwe]

The Battle of the Fens of Serech, where Barahir came to the aid of Finrod and his men!

[The Saucepan Man]

No. Not the one that I'm thinking of.

Confused? Goth law! smilies/wink.gif

[Finwe]

The only one that I can think of is the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, where Hurin and Huor came to the aid of Turgon.

[The Saucepan Man]

The Battle of Unnumbered Tears is on my list, but has been mentioned already. There was a clue in my last post. smilies/evil.gif

[lathspell]

The Drowning of Numenor, though that ain't really a battle and might have been mentioned before... sorry, I had no time to look for it.

greetings,
lathspell

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

There must have been a battle at Gwathlo (Greyflood), as that's what Goth Law is confused smilies/wink.gif.

Sophia

[The Saucepan Man]

Yes, indeed the Battle of Gwathlo ensued when the fleets of Numenor arrived to break Sauron's hold over Eriador.

So, having got the last one on my list, I think that it must be your turn, Sophia. smilies/smile.gif

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Wow, Saucepans that was quite a question. I think I deserve the "Perseverance award" at the very least smilies/wink.gif.

Will be right with you in the matter of the next question, as soon as I am able to think of one that will take a few minutes to answer. Don't bet on a month though. smilies/wink.gif

Sophia

[Edit: *coughcough*needtolearntospell*cough*]

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

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Name five battles whose proper names are in Elvish.

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Nirnaeth Arnoediad, Dagor Dagorath, Dagor Aglareb, Dagor Bragollach, Dagor-nuin-Giliath.

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Perfection, O Most Diaphanous of Dryads... do carry on! smilies/biggrin.gif

Sophia

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Thank you, oh smelliest of flowers. That didn't come out right did it?

Name two other names for "The Battle of the Mines of Moria"

[ June 08, 2003: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ]

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Nandhurion and Anulzibar (sp)?

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Well, you got the right ideas across-Nanduhirion and Azanulbizar it is.
Proceed, Sophia! smilies/biggrin.gif

[ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ]

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

After which skirmish was the name of a river changed?

Sophia

[piosenniel]

Beren led a force of Laiquendi to defeat a band of the Dwarves of Nogrod on the banks of the River Ascar, the northernmost of the seven rivers of Ossiriand.

The Dwarves had sacked Doriath, the great Sindarin Kingdom of Beleriand, and the golden treasure of Thingol's Menegroth there was emptied into the river.

The river was known thereafter as Goldenbed, or Rathlóriel in Elvish.

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Yes, Pio. Apologies for the lateness of the reply.

Sophia

[piosenniel]

Turning north, his ranks reinforced by the defeated and fleeing northern allies, the Penultimate came upon the foe.

Surprised, the foe fell, driven to their watery deaths beside the Battle Plain.

Never again did they dare to stand against the defenders of the Southern Kingdom.

[ June 15, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[Finwe]

Was this when Sauron drove back the Last Alliance initially? When Malgalad and his forces perished in the Dead Marshes?

[piosenniel]

No, this was not The Battle of Dagorlad.

Though, the Dead Marshes were involved.

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

It wouldn't be anything to do with the Wainriders?

[Finwe]

The Battle of the Fields of Celebrant?

[piosenniel]

Why would you think it wouldn't have anything to do with the Wainriders? smilies/wink.gif

Sorry - not Celebrant.

[ June 16, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[piosenniel]

Major Hint: This is the battle which involved the Wainriders - 1944 TA.

Led by the penultimate (next to the last) King of Gondor (before the rule of the Stewards)

[Lindolirian]

The Battle of the Camp.

[piosenniel]

You have it, Lindolirian! Carry on!

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

I miss this thread Lind... smilies/wink.gif (hint hint)

[Finwe]

All right, Lind? Hello? You there? Should someone just carry on, since she doesn't seem to be coming back to this thread?

[Cúdae]

I don't know what the date was that Lind posted last, but I sent a little reminder anyway.

[Lindolirian]

Rats! I hate it when I forget a thread. Sorry about the delay.

Hmmm this is going to be easy so I'll word it a bit strangely, just to see if I can mess you up on an easy one.

In which battle did a guy in a boat smash mountains with a lizard?

[ July 05, 2003: Message edited by: Lindolirian ]

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

The War of Wrath. Earendil = 'guy in a boat', Ancalagon = 'lizard', Thangorodrim/Angband = 'mountains'.

[Lindolirian]

Of course!

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Yes, well it was rather obvious =].

How many battles do we know Aragorn participated in?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

hm, working from memory...

Battle of the Pellenor Fields
Battle of Pelargir with the dead and so forth
Battle of the Hornburg
The battle where Ecthelion eliminated the Corsairs of Umbar (as Thorongil).
The battle before the Black Gates where Pippin was squashed by that troll

As far as I know thats it.

Sophia

[Dior]

Wow, I never expected my thread to go this far. I havn't participated in it for over a year either.

I would now if someone would ask again...

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

As far as I know, you got it, Sophia. As usual. He probably fought in a few more as Thorongil, but we don't know much about them.

Give us an easy one for Dior to answer, perhaps? smilies/tongue.gif

[Dior]

Just because I havn't been here in a year doesn't mean I've forgotten all my Tolkien lore...
But an easy one would be nice.

[Dior]

Ok, since she's not coming back...

Give me all the strategic maneuvers of the Battle of the Pellanor Fields made by either side. (i.e. The Rohirrim advanced in three companies from the north....)

[The Saucepan Man]

I know that it's your thread n'all Dior, but Sophia has 10 days from confirmation of her correct answer to ask a new question - see the Quiz Room Rules (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000386#000000).

Since Sophia is a regular poster in this forum, she is likely to post a new question soon. If she hasn't done so by 18 July, then you may proceed. smilies/smile.gif

[Dior]

Ok then

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

How many men named Hama were killed in battle at Helm's Deep?

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Er, one?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

*shakes head no*

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Just to check, is this supposed to be a trick question? Because in the film he was killed before they got there? Only in the book he was at the battle... Or is it a trick because we don't know? There might be a hundred Hama's!

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

LOL... this is not a trick question. To clarify though, I mean the place Helm's Deep, not necessarily the Battle of the Hornburg.

Sophia

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Well, then I say...none because he died in the caves (?). You'd think in a house with 4 copies of TTT I'd be able to find one? But no, we've leant them all out. So that is a wild guess from having read it 6 months ago.

[Finwe]

It's two because the first one was somehow related to King Helm Hammerhand (his first-born son I think), and the second one was Hama, the Doorward of King Theoden.

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

That's what I was looking for. Your go, Finwe. smilies/smile.gif

Sophia

[Finwe]

All righty then, here goes:

How many messengers taking messages from and to the Eorlingas were slain?

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Five. Borondir was the only survivor of the six that were sent.

[Finwe]

Nope. You got the first part right, but you forgot a later messenger.

[Dior]

6 then?

[Finwe]

You're right! I'm glad someone remembered Hirgon!

[Dior]

Lucky guess...

After Arnor's war against the Witch King was over, and the northern kingdom lost, Gondor finally sent an army to rid the north of the Nazgul and their kingdom. A decisive battle was fought to accomplish this.

My question is, what was Gondor's army comprised of, and how was the battle won?

[Finwe]

It was comprised of cavalry, led by Earnur, the Crown Prince. They won the battle because, at a crucial time, Glorfindel of Rivendell came up with a force, and the army of the Witch-king was caught between the Elves from Rivendell, the Gondorians, and the remnant of the Dunedain who managed to pull themselves together and fight.

[Dior]

I suppose I'll give it to you, but it's not entirely correct...
The army of Gondor actually had more infantry than cavalry, but the cavalry was the decicive factor in the battle. It says that the infantry was winning the battle already when the cavalry came down upon the flank of the Witch Kings army, which made it a rout. Glorfindel did contribute, but it was mostly the cavalry of Gondor that made the battle so decisive.

[Finwe]

Oh, I forgot about the infantry! Poor men, always getting forgotten! Anyway, here goes:

Who was the last King standing in the last battle of a mountain?

[Dior]

Dain Ironfoot

[Finwe]

Yep. Your go!

[Dior]

What son of the house of Hador was killed by an orc arrow through the eye in the Fifth Battle (that we know of)?

[Finwe]

Huor.

[Dior]

ya, that was really easy, but I couldn't think of a riddle-y one.

[Dior]

are ye coming back? it's your turn...

[Finwe]

Ah, ok, right.

In which Battle would all the heroes of the Men be avenged?

[Lord of Angmar]

The Final Battle

[Lord of Angmar]

At the memory of what battle do the Dwarves weep and the Orcs shudder?

[The Saucepan Man]

Lord of Angmar, you should wait until your answer has been confirmed as correct before asking the next question (see the Quiz Room rules (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000386).)

So please wait until Finwe has confirmed whether or not your answer to her question is correct before proceeding. If she hasn't confirmed within a day or so, then you can always PM her.

[Finwe]

Well, actually, Lord of Angmar was right, so I guess he can indeed continue.

[The Saucepan Man]

Just so there's no confusion, Lord of Angmar's question is:

At the memory of what battle do the Dwarves weep and the Orcs shudder?

[gilraën]

Azanulbizar?

[Lindolirian]

Ah ah! Here's a game I miss. Harumph...Must be Pan Man's fault. smilies/tongue.gif
Heck I'll take it

In what battle was "survivor of the battle" slain?

[Finwe]

Battle of Helm's Deep?

[Lindolirian]

Nope.

[Telchar]

Battle of the Peak ?

[Lindolirian]

Nope. The name of the guy who died in this certain battle means "survivor of the battle" if that helps any.

[Finwe]

Battle of Pelennor Fields?

[Finwe]

*bump*