Odd Man Out

[Turambar]

Didn't Gandalf hold Narya? In any case, that's not it. It's something quite obvious.

HINT: Tolkien himself couldn't be added to the list (he'd be a second odd man out.)

[Dior]

Thorin was the only one not to live in the Third Age.

[Dior]

Thorin was the only one not to live in the FIRST AGE.

[Dior]

sorry

[Daniel Telcontar]

Thorin is the only mortal person on the list?
Although Tuor was a human he did receive immortal life.

[ May 31, 2002: Message edited by: Daniel Telcontar ]

[Turambar]

Hint: Edith.

[Joy]

Tuor was the only one who was married. He married Idril Celebrindal of Gondolin.

[Elenya]

Darn! I was thinking about the Hint Hint you gave me in What Doesn't Belong, and I just figured it out, only to realise I'm too late!! (Thick, thick Elenya) Oh Well!!

[Turambar]

Yep, Joy got it. smilies/smile.gif Ask us one, Joy.

[Susan Delgado]

Joy hasn't been around, so I'll step in and ask one smilies/smile.gif

Earendil
Snowmane
THEODEN
Haldir
Gil-Galad

There: now it's spelled right smilies/smile.gif

[ June 12, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Turambar]

Only Earendil didn't die in battle?

[Susan Delgado]

That would work, but it's not what I was thinking of.

[Arwen Imladris]

Snowmain: only horse?
Theodin: only one you spelt wrong
Earendil: only one that no one in the fellowship ever met?

[Susan Delgado]

What do you mean, I spelled Toedin wrong??? smilies/smile.gif hehe

Not the answers I was looking for though

[TarElendil]

Earendil is the only Half-Elven. (Peredhel)

[Susan Delgado]

No. Four of them were in something the other wasn't.

[TarElendil]

which Haldir are you speaking of? the man Haldir from the 1st age, or Haldir of Lothlorien?

[Susan Delgado]

I was wondering when someone was going to ask that smilies/smile.gif

I'm pretty sure either one would work. I can't find my copy of the Silm to look up Haldir-the-man and be positive, but I think they both would work.
Also, you could replace Snowmane with Gandalf and get the same result.

[TarElendil]

uuhhh..theoden doesnt have an "a" in his name?:P

[Susan Delgado]

No....What hint can I give that won't give it away? All but one of them had something done for them by another person.

[TarElendil]

i havent an idea:P

[Susan Delgado]

Well, the thing that was done was not so much "for them" as it was for the benefit of the rest of the people of Middle Earth. Is that clear as mud?

[TarElendil]

there were songs about all of em cept for haldir? dont see how that would benefit people tho smilies/confused.gif

[Susan Delgado]

<font color="red"><font size="3">You don't see music and poetry as a benefit to society?

[ June 13, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[TarElendil]

yes i do see why, but i figured you meant in a larger way smilies/tongue.gif

[Susan Delgado]

What's larger than a universal benefit?

[Arwen Imladris]

I wouldn't fight about it guys!

Tar Elendil, I believe it is your turn. smilies/smile.gif

[TarElendil]

Beren
Hurin
Ecthelion
Faramir
Saruman

[Susan Delgado]

Saruman only non-human?
Saruman only one never to marry?

[ June 14, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[TarElendil]

neither of those were the ones i was looking for
Hint-there was more than one Faramir

[Lindolirian]

Faramir was the only hobbit,
he was the only one whose father was a part of the Fellowship

[TarElendil]

not the one i was looking for.
and i was speaking of a different faramir.
both were gondoreans..

[Susan Delgado]

Saruman was the only one who wasn't a Ruling Steward of Gondor.

[TarElendil]

not the one i was looking for.

[TarElendil]

if you know people like ecthelion and beren were stewards they had to be..? what after someone?

[Susan Delgado]

Saruman was the only one not named after someone else?

[TarElendil]

correct.
your turn

[Susan Delgado]

Ok....I'm away from home and don't have my book, so I'll try to think of one off the top of my head.

Treebeard
Rose Cotton
Goldberry
Beorn
Old Man Willow

[Arwen Imladris]

Rose Cotton: THe only hobbit
The only one who did not live in a forest?

[Susan Delgado]

The second one is sort of close, but not quite on the right track (although I actually like that answer better than what I came up with smilies/smile.gif)

[ June 14, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[TarElendil]

Treebeard
Rose Cotton
Goldberry
Beorn
Old Man Willow

all have plants/flower things in their names except Beorn.
Tree
Rose and Cotton
berry
Willow

[ June 14, 2002: Message edited by: TarElendil ]

[Susan Delgado]

Correct. Your turn.

[TarElendil]

Bor
Hurin
Tar-Elendil
Erendis
Amandil

(careful..the hurin one might be tricky smilies/wink.gif )

[Lindolirian]

Bor only Easterling
Tar-Elendil only King of Numenor
Erendis only wife of a King
Amandil only one who tried to go to Aman

[TarElendil]

none of those was the one i picked..
your real close when you talk about numenor though

[TarElendil]

HINT: its not Hurin the father of turin.

[TarElendil]

hint: the stewards of gondor were descended from Hurin the numenorean.....

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Bor is the only one who is not Numenorean! He's an Easterling!! Did I get it right?

[TarElendil]

correct, bor was the only one who wasnt numenorean. your turn

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

WOOHOO!!

Ok:

Feanor
Ar Pharazon
Sauron
Saruman

[Susan Delgado]

Ar Pharazon is the only one who never went to Valinor? Or the only King of Numenor?

Sauron the only one who ever met Morgoth?

Sauron the only one to create a magic ring?

Feanor the only one to create the Silmarils, or the only one who vowed revenge?

Ar Pharazon the only one who wasn't immortal?

Feanor the only one who died violently?

[Daniel Telcontar]

Feanor was the only one to die in combat?

Feanor did evil things like the others, but was not an evil character?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

You guys have really good answers, I didn't realize how many answers there was to it! Daniel, you last one was probably the closest, but not it. I'm gonna have to give a hint, it's pretty hard.

What did they all do, don't think too hard on this.

It's got something to do with the Valar.

[Luthien_ Tinuviel]

Feanor is the only one to not be rejected by the Valar?

Ar Pharazon is the only one who didn't create something really powerful?

They all led a group of people while defying the orders of the Valar and Feanor was the only one that the Valar sent someone to stop?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Ooh, Luthien your so close with that last one you said! I'll have to give the answer in a couple of hours or something. I'm leaving tomorrow and I don't want you guys waiting 2 weeks for me! So if you wanna take a guess anymore, post soon!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lómelindi]

All but Feanor were seduced to rebel against the Valar and commit evil acts.

Ar-Pharazon seduced by Sauron
Sauron seduced by Morgoth
Saruman seduced by Sauron

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

That's a good answer too, but unfortunately, my answer was not as good and that's not it. I should have thought of one of those answers instead of my stupid one. But I must tell you now so you all can get on with the quizzing without me. Gotta be going, I'll miss you all!

All but Saruman started a rebellion against the Valar.

Feanor rebelled against the Valar
Sauron and Ar Pharazon rebelled against the Valar.
I guess you could say the rebelled against the Valar because of Morgoth. Morgoth stole the Silmarills, therefore Feanor went after him. Sauron convinced Ar Pharazon that Morgoth was truly the Savior and that he should go to the Undying Lands. Bad mistake man, seriously. smilies/rolleyes.gif

Saruman didn't rebel against the Valar but he did make an army and he did go against their will, but he didn't start an uprising.

Sorry for the confusion, can't wait to come back!

[Lindolirian]

Ah, but technically, Saruman did rebel against the Valar. For one he joined with Sauron, who was the main opponent of the Valar. But more importantly, he was sent by the Valar to counter Sauron. He is called a traitor because of course he betrayed his fellow Istari, and the Valar who sent them by joining Sauron. Then when he betrayed Sauron, he took his treachery even further by plotting to take over the world including Sauron. I think the seduced one was a good idea.

[Susan Delgado]

Sam
Saruman
Gandalf
Bilbo

I'm sure this one is terribly easy, but here it is.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Saruman was the only evil guy?

Saruman was the least hobbit-related guy?

[Turambar]

Saruman never touched the One Ring?

[Susan Delgado]

Turambar got it.

[ June 25, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[Turambar]

Dragon
Orc
Dwarf
Man
Elf

HINT: a famous man of the First Age.

[Daniel Telcontar]

The orcs have no one mentioned by name in the First Age?

Or are you thinking of Hurin, or Turin, considering your name?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

I'm reviving old threads. Someone go!

[Turambar]

Sorry it's been so long, I had forgotten this thread. I believe the answer was dwarf - because Turin, the "famous Man of the First Age" in the hint, killed many men and orcs, Glaurung the dragon, and (accidentally) Beleg the elf - but is not recorded as killing any dwarfs. I think.

Daniel Telcontar mentioned Turin, so he can ask one.

[Daniel Telcontar]

well, here goes:

Elros
Elladan
Elrohir
Elrond

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Elros was the only elf to become a man.

[Arwen Imladris]

Either that or Elrond was the only one to stay an elf, or go over the sea

How about Elrond was the only one to have a ring of power?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Yeah, that's a good one.

[Daniel Telcontar]

Arwen Imladris is correct, Elrond was the only one who went west.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

No one posted in over a week, I think I'll go!

Feanor
Galadriel
Thingol
Finrod

[Orome]

umm Galadriel, seeing as she is the chick

[Galadel Vinorel]

I think that you're right.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Nope, try again!

[mordor136]

this is off the wall but was she the only one who didn't participate in the kin slaying?

[Lush]

Is Galadriel the only blond? Is she the only one who wasn't slain?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Good answers, but not the one! Sorry.

[Glorfinniel the Lost]

If everyone else is getting it wrong, whats the odds for Glor here? smilies/biggrin.gif
I think it's Galadriel as she's the only one who didn't participate in the War of the Jewels.
Feanor made the Silmarils
It was for Thingol that Beren went to rescue the Jewels and suceeded
And Finrod was killed defending Beren in the dungeons of Tol-in-Gaurhoth

[Telchar]

Thingol - the only Teleri/Sindar??? Just a guess.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Telchar is the closest.

Hint: Where has the rest been except for one????

[Telchar]

I have no idea! - They all went to Valinor - no exception...

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Then I must have worded it wrong, sorry. Well, wasn't Thingol the only one who didn't see the Light of the Two Trees? Anyway, Telchar, you were closest, so it's your turn. Sorry for the confusion!!

[The Rip Designs Dude]

yes he did, Thingol = Elwe, remember ? He's one of the first three elves ever to go to Valinor

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

I'm so mad at myself, why am I forgetting things! It must be this stupid heat smilies/mad.gif Let me do another one, and I'll make it super easy and something that makes sense too!

Galadriel
Tuor
Elrond
Arwen

There, it makes sense!

[Morgoth Bauglir]

arwen, she didnt go to valinor.

[Orome]

neither did tuor

Tuor was the only human

[Morgoth Bauglir]

no, tuor did go to valinor...

[The Rip Designs Dude]

Elrond is the only one that has more than one child(that's mentioned).
Galadriel is the only one that is a Noldor queen.
Galadriel is the only one that has golden hair.
Arwen is the only one that married a mortal.
Arwen is the only one that didn't go to Valinor.
Arwen is the only one that's mortal(presuming that Tuor became immortal when he went to Valinor).
Tuor is the only one that's an only child.
Tuor is the only one that isn't descended from Finwë.
Tuor is the only one that isn't a Quendi(ELF).
Tuor is the only one that is a Hildor (HUMAN).


Impressive list, huh ?
If the right answer isn't in here ...

[ August 19, 2002: Message edited by: The Rip Designs Dude ]

[ August 20, 2002: Message edited by: The Rip Designs Dude ]

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

It is a very impressive list! But (I hate the buts too), all of you are thinking too hard! I said I'd give an extremely easy one, so when you see the answer you'll just slap yourself! Think eaaaaaaaasy. Very very easy. Sorry though, you all gave good answers!

[The Rip Designs Dude]

Tuor is the only one without an E in his name smilies/wink.gif

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

No, but good one! That's easy. Ok hint:

Tuor is the only_____
He's a _____
Not an _____
But a ______


smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/wink.gif

[ August 20, 2002: Message edited by: Lothiriel Silmarien ]

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Come on, post that answer!!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Telchar]

The Rip Design Dude said:
Tuor is the only one that isn't a Quendi(ELF).
Tuor is the only one that is a Hildor (HUMAN).

That sounds good and easy smilies/smile.gif

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Ok, I'm messing this thread up! Rip Designs Dude, you go.

[Orome]

what was your answer?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Oh sorry, it was Tuor because he was the only man.

[The Rip Designs Dude]

OK, here's mine

Gimli
Frodo
Círdan
Samwise
Gandalf

[Salix]

Gimli: Only dwarf?
Cirdan: Only Elf?
Sam: Only married?
Gandalf: Only Maiar/Istari?
Gandalf: Only one who 'dies'?

[Orome]

Cirdan was the only person not a member of the fellowship of the ring

[Telchar]

Gimli never wore a Ring of Power, maybe?

[The Rip Designs Dude]

Telchar, you're right (actually, I only added Gandalf and Sam to the list to throw you off, and it worked to some extent)

[Telchar]

Try this one smilies/smile.gif

Grima wormtounge
Pippin
Eomer
Merry

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Eomer was the only one that never went to the Shire?

[Orome]

pippin was never in the service of the king of the Rohirrim

[Melkor the Morgoth]

wormtongue was not involved in the battle at Minas Tirith

[Telchar]

Good ones all three of you smilies/smile.gif I should have thought of those - and replaced Eomer. My original thought was: Eomer was never lifted by an Ent. smilies/wink.gif - any of you can go on.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Hope nobody minds that I go smilies/biggrin.gif

Frodo
Sam
Gaffer Gamgee
Bilbo

[Salix]

The gaffer whas the only one not to wear the ring?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Ooh good one, but not the answer I was looking for.

[Melkor the Morgoth]

Bilbo wasn't present at the Battle of Bywater
Bilbo never saw a Ringwraith

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Bilbo never saw a Ringwraith

Close! But change the person, and change the thing that they saw.
smilies/smile.gif

[Salix]

The Gaffer never saw the Grey havens?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

CLOSE!! REALLY CLOSE! The Gaffer never saw....

[Salix]

Valinor? Rivendell? the Trolls?

[The Rip Designs Dude]

The Gaffer never saw an elf ?

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Rip Designs Dude, your turn!

[Salix]

Arrgh! I was so close!

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Oh believe me, I know how you feel smilies/wink.gif Sorry though.

[The Rip Designs Dude]

OK, here's mine.


Fili
Ori
Oin
Bofur
Balin

[ August 28, 2002: Message edited by: The Rip Designs Dude ]

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Balin was the only one who was Lord of Moria?

[Salix]

Fili was the only one to be killed in the Battle of the Five Armies?

[The Rip Designs Dude]

nope, too obvious

[Melkor the Morgoth]

Bofur wasn't of Durin's House

[The Rip Designs Dude]

it's true. you go

[Telchar]

Melkor???

[Turambar]

Someone else shd go.

[Telchar]

OK I'll make one for ya smilies/wink.gif

Alatar
Tilion
Eonwë
Pallando

[Turambar]

Tilion never visited Middle Earth ?

[Telchar]

True, (at least we have never heard thet he did) but Im sorry thats not what Im looking for - good answer though smilies/smile.gif

[merlilot]

Tilion wasn't a Maia?

[Telchar]

Incorrect - Tilion was a Maia !

[merlilot]

Didn't know that...Sorry.

Eonwe is the only one without an 'L'in his name.

[Turambar]

Eonwë did not follow Oromë ??

[Telchar]

First they say you´re a hottie in the 'show me your true self'-threat - but you're not only hot - you're also 100% on the mark smilies/wink.gif go on.

[Turambar]

You're flattering me ! Please, go on . . .

Gandalf
Aragorn
Galadriel
Theoden
Frodo
Merry

All but one of these did something that was supposed to be perilous.

EDIT: Hey ! 500 posts !!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[ October 01, 2002: Message edited by: Turambar ]

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Was Galadriel the only one who didn't face a nazgul? I'm not sure if she did or didn't though. Oh well.

[Turambar]

Nope that wasn't it. Good guess though.

[alaklondewen]

I'm taking a stab in the dark, but is Galadriel out because she wasn't faced with the 'voice of Saruman'?

[merlilot]

Off on a limb here: Boromir and Gimli both considered Lothlorien to be perilous/dangerous, so I will guess...

Theoden was the only one who never entered/lived in/whatever Lothlorien.

[Turambar]

alaklondewen-- Are you sure ? smilies/biggrin.gif

[Turambar]

HINT: alaklondewen is close, but he has the wrong "odd man out".

[Telchar]

Aragorn maybe for never speaking 'to' Saruman?

[alaklondewen]

Okay, unless my mind is failing me and Merry didn't go with the rest to speak with Saruman. (I wish I had my books with me) Is Frodo out? When he spoke with Saruman, his voice was no longer powerful. Am I closer?

[Telchar]

My answer had no response to Saruman, what he said or the power of his voice, just simply the fact that they uttered words to him (Saruman)

[Turambar]

Yes, Telchar has it -- Aragorn never spoke to Saruman. I always found it odd that Aragorn remained silent in "The Voice of Saruman".

Sorry the hint might have been misleading, since it was hearing Saruman, not speaking to him, that was really dangerous. But I thought that no one would get it without some hint.

[ October 04, 2002: Message edited by: Turambar ]

[Telchar]

ok

Merry
Bilbo
Sam
Frodo
Pippin


... it's a lil tricky... smilies/wink.gif

[Legolas]

This was a hard one!

Sam is their father...he named a child each Frodo, Bilbo, Pippin, and Merry.

(I've already got confirmation.)

Hm...

Glorfindel
Merry
Boromir
Eärnur
Aragorn

[Susan Delgado]

Was Glorfiiindel the only one to have seen the First Age?

[Salix]

Eärnur wasn't involved in the Quest for the Ring in any way?

[Telchar]

Boromir never faced a Nazgul, I guess
.... or rather the witch king in particular

[ October 04, 2002: Message edited by: Telchar ]

[charly]

Eärnur doesn´t appear in LotR.

[charly]

Hey, did I just post reply No. 400? COOL!! smilies/cool.gif smilies/biggrin.gif
=> Sorry, just felt like letting you know... don´t sue me ´cause it´s not Tolkien-related... please!!

[Susan Delgado]

Legalos? You there?

[Legolas]

Telchar got it. To my knowledge, he never saw a Black Rider.

[Telchar]

Luthien
Hurin
Sam Gamgee
Aragorn
Gandalf

[Susan Delgado]

Luthien battled Morgoth? Luthien possesed a Silmaril?

[Telchar]

In general when I post an 'odd man out' the four others usually have something in common like they all had or was something or had done, tried or suffered something that the odd man out hadn't - that is there is a connection between the four that the fifth lack. Exsample:

Gloin
Durin VI
Telchar
Thrain
Nain

Wrong answers could be: Durin is the only one that is named Durin (kidding to make a point) or Telchar is the only one that made a knife used by Beren. See that doesnt make any connection between the other 4 besides the obvious fact that Beren only used Angrist or that the others obviously wasnt named Durin.

Right answer would or course be that: Telchar wasnt of Durins line or more precise that: Telchar wasnt King of Durins House.

Then you go: NEITHER WAS GLOIN - and this is the trick part of the question (which is always a nice feature to add I think) Yes he was... check the family tree.

So obviously Luthien batteling Morgoth or holding a Silmaril is not the correct answer.

Cheers T

[Susan Delgado]

A right answer could be either something the odd man either does or does not have in common with the others. Read the rules on the first page, you'll see.

[Telchar]

I merely tried to explain that there was at least an atempt of wit when I asked a question - and secondly I know the rules - I was the one that started the idea of 'odd-man-outs' at the Barrow Downs Susan.

[Turambar]

Does the answer have to do with rescuing ???

[Telchar]

It could have Turambar smilies/wink.gif but resquing would be very specific - go on.

[Turambar]

Well, Luthien rescued Beren from Tol-in-Gaurhoth; Hurin rescued Turgon at the Nirnaeth (I think); Samwise rescued Frodo from the Tower of Cirith Ungol; and Gandalf rescued . . . uhh . . . Frodo and Sam from Mount Doom ?? That would make Aragorn the Odd Man Out ? Is this even close ?

Your hint seems to suggest a specific kind of rescuing -- I'll give this some more thought.

[ October 08, 2002: Message edited by: Turambar ]

[Legolas]

Aragorn and Glorfindel rescued the hobbits from the Nazgul.

[Telchar]

Hmmmmm I actually thought you got it Turambar. Sorry you didnt. you are not that far away though.

[Turambar]

Well if it was Frodo instead of Sam, I wd say that Aragorn is the OMO because the other were all imprisoned in a high place:

Hurin - Thangorodrim
Gandalf - Orthanc
Luthien - Hirilorn
Frodo - Tower of Cirith Ungol

But Sam wasn't really imprisoned in the Tower. And I'm not aware of Aragorn being imprisoned. So I'm stuck . . . smilies/mad.gif

[ October 09, 2002: Message edited by: Turambar ]

[Telchar]

Turambar I think you should go on - this have gone long enough - and you were first close and secon found a really good answer, which btw was part correct - Aragorn is the OMO - but what I had in mind was that the other four was rescued by eagles or were airborne by eagles and Aragorn never was smilies/wink.gif

Please proceed

[ October 09, 2002: Message edited by: Telchar ]

[Turambar]

Gandalf
Elrond
Goldberry
Galadriel
Aragorn


All but one did something in LotR. What they did was not remarkable or unusual, but the Odd Man Out never did it in the book.

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

All of them let guests (the fellowship) stay in their home except Gandalf. And Aragorn did too, when he became king, he let them stay.

[Turambar]

That;s not it, Lothiriel, but it's that kind of ordinary thing I had in mind. The OMO is never specifically described as doing this (I believe).

[ October 19, 2002: Message edited by: Turambar ]

[Childlike Empress]

Galadriel was never described as sitting in a chair?

[Turambar]

Again -- good guess, but not it.

HINT: Tom Bombadil could DEFINITELY be added to the list ! So could almost any hobbit, certainly Frodo, Bilbo, Sam and Pippin.

[ October 21, 2002: Message edited by: Turambar ]

[charly]

What about.... Gandalf because he never was described eating?? I´m not sure, but if you say hobbit..... smilies/wink.gif

[Lothiriel Silmarien]

Goldberry never gave counsel to anyone?

[Susan Delgado]

Elrond never sang?

[Turambar]

Correct, Susan. Or at least, LotR does not describe him doing so.

[Susan Delgado]

ooh smilies/smile.gif

Ok, I'll post one as soon as I come up with it smilies/smile.gif

[Lindolirian]

the suspense is killing me..... smilies/biggrin.gif

[Turambar]

I wd say that anyone can go at this point.

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Ok, I'll have a go:

Frodo
Arwen
Sam
Galadriel

[Eruhen]

Easy: Arwen's the only one who never bore a Ring of Power.

Edit: OR, Arwen is the only one who never passed over Sea.

Which, if one of these are right, were you going for?

[ November 12, 2002: Message edited by: Eruhen ]

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Yes, it was the passing over sea thing I was after, although I would admittedly have given it to either. Proceed.

[cookie_crazy]

I guess someone else can go so I'll give a really pathetic one

Frodo
Sam
Aragorn
Elrohir
Pippin

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Elrohir; either he was not in the Company, or he never saw the One Ring.

[cookie_crazy]

Quite true but still, not the answer I was looking for. Wait! Hmmmmmmm... Yeah, I think this still holds.

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Ok, I'll take a long shot and say Pippin. He was the only one not related to any of the other characters mentioned. Very unlikely explanation though...

[hobbitlass]

Perhaps you meant Sam, arent Frodo and Pippin cousins? At least distant cousins?
My pitiful attempt, Elrohir is the only one who has magical powers. Ican't think anything better than whats already posted.

[cookie_crazy]

You're right Gwaihir when you say it is Pippin but I want an explanation with it. I'm gonna tell you because I'm not sure if this is right. Pippin was the only one whose mother waasn't mentioned. Tell me if I'm wrong though.

[Lindolirian]

Sorry, his mother was Eglantine Banks...
Anyways, I'll take it.

Morwen
Erendis
Beleg
Tar-Amandil
Luthien

[the real findorfin]

Beleg is the only one without royal blood?

[Lindolirian]

Nope, its something they all did... for someone. smilies/smile.gif

[Tulkas the Mighty]

They all died in search of someone.

[Tulkas the Mighty]

Except for Tar-Amadil I mean. Opps. I forgot that.

[Lindolirian]

You are correct! See, that wasn't hard.

[Tulkas the Mighty]

COOL!!

Bregalad
Aragorn
Saruman
Gimli
Boromir

[Lindolirian]

Bregalad is the only one who hasn't been to Minas Tirith.

[Tulkas the Mighty]

no

[Lindolirian]

Boromir is the only one who hasn't been in Fangorn Forest.

[Tulkas the Mighty]

Thats right!

[Lauren Barlow]

*frodo because he is the only one whose name isnt shortened
*frodo because he is the only one who left middle earth
what about second breakfast, elevensies, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner,supper

[Lindolirian]

Finrod Felagund
Gil-Galad
The Mouth of Sauron
Faramir
Aulë

[Russandol]

I'd hazard a guess at Faramir as all the others have had first-hand dealings with The Great Eye.

[Lindolirian]

Ahh, yes. They all had first-hand dealings with Sauron who later was known as the Great Eye.

[Russandol]

Fingon
Hurin
Thorin
Frodo
Legolas

[Lindolirian]

Frodo is the only one who has never taken part in a battle.

[Russandol]

You could argue he had a role of sorts in the Battle of Bywater. Anyway, that's not the answer ... keep going!!

[Beren87]

Thorin, only one to not see a Balrog. Aye, far-fetched I know.

[Russandol]

It's good but it's not the answer.

[Lindolirian]

Frodo is the only one whose father has not fought either Morgoth or Sauron.

[Russandol]

They're all good guesses, but not it ...

Clue: - It's about something they've experienced that is not natural to their being.

[Manardariel]

They all wandered far => Men, Elves and dwarfes all do that => Hobbits don´t =>Frodo is a hobbit => Frodo is the OMO. Isn´t he?

[Manardariel]

Russandol? Was I correct? smilies/smile.gif

[Russandol]

Fraid not.

[Lindolirian]

something not natural to their being? What, like killed?... Please elaborate.

[Russandol]

Without giving this one away [which would be unfair as it's foxed you all for so long smilies/biggrin.gif ] I'll say only this. Four of them have had a rare honour


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[Manardariel]

I´ve got it!!(i think). THORIN didn´t sail to Valinor! I wasn´t sure if Hurin had, but he did!
I´m positive I´m right this time...

[Manardariel]

*bump*

[Lindolirian]

You could say something a bit more than "bump".
Make it non-spamish like, "Hey Russandol! You on vacation? Not been around for a while. Don't forget, you have 10 days from my post to confirm it, or it's anybodys!"

Sorry. I just don't like one word posts. Well, answers are okay as one word... but now I'm just going on. Ok thats it.

[Manardariel]

Sorry if I was being rude. No such thing intended... what´s that 20 day thingy?

[Lindolirian]

No, you weren't being rude. In fact, maybe I was. Anyways, its the 10 day thing which you can check out here: Quiz Room Rules (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000386)

[Beren87]

Your quite proud of that clause you had me put in aren't you Lind.? lol.

Anyway, I would say that Manardariel should go as Russandol seems to be long gone. She did have the best (and more than likely correct) guess so far.

[Manardariel]

Beren87- Thank you. If you say it´s correct, it should be! smilies/wink.gif
Lindolirian- thanks for clarification. Now I know!

Everybody- Here´s an new OMU game:

Elrond
Aragorn
Denethor
Sam
Ganadalf

Have fun!

[Lindolirian]

Denethor has never been to Rivendell.

[Russandol]

Actually, I misread it. I thought it was 10 days without a post. I've posted clues(ish) since my original question but no matter. I shall reveal the answer ... Legolas - all the others have flown on or been carried by eagles. Legolas merely watched one from afar.

[Manardariel]

Ooooops.. ok then, sorry.

Are we doing mine anyway??
Lindolirian, you weren´t correct.

[Lindolirian]

Denethor has never been to Mordor.. or before it's Gates which is really close anyways.

[Russandol]

Denethor never met Frodo

[Manardariel]

Nope, Nope, Nope...

But I think I have to change it:

Elrond
Galadriel
Denethor
Sam
Gimli

Sorry about that!! smilies/smile.gif

[alaklondewen]

Denethor never went to the Havens? He stayed in Middle Earth?

[Manardariel]

Nope!
Think books, everyone smilies/smile.gif

[Ultimatejoe]

Gimli most likely sailed for Valinor from Anfalas with Legolas.

I'm gonna guess that Denethor because he is the only one who died in battle since Sam would have died even in Valinor.

[Manardariel]

Which is wrong, since Denethor killed himself. He didn´t die in battle. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Ultimatejoe]

Durp... not battle, I mean he was the only one who didn't die of natural causes. Either way I guess it is wrong.

Still, this game would make more sense if you picked problems with only one solution. We've postulated at least three answers which could be true.

[Ultimatejoe]

Thinking books... Sam is the only one that writes a book; Denethor, Elrond and Sam all have books, and Gimli knows how to read, but so does everyone else in that list.

[mark12_30]

Elrond
Galadriel
Denethor
Sam
Gimli

Denethor is the only one who died in Middle-Earth as opposed to sailing The Straight Road.

[Ultimatejoe]

Someone already tried that. It fits but it isn't 'right' apparently.

[mark12_30]

Well if obtusity is the goal, how about Galadriel is the only female? smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Manardariel]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo smilies/biggrin.gif

Another hint- it does´t nececarilly(sp?) have to with their actions... and THINK BOOKS!

[mark12_30]

Galadriel is the only one with no mortal blood of any sort.

[Ultimatejoe]

Galadriel is the only one who appears in the appendix?

For the love of god, we've given you like 8 different answers which could be right, just tell us or come up with a list that doesn't have 20 different correct solutions!

Denethor is the only one that doesn't appear before RoTK?

[ January 24, 2003: Message edited by: Ultimatejoe ]

[mark12_30]

Elrond was the only one who was IN Bilbo's book.

[Manardariel]

nope...but you´re on the right trak!

[The Saucepan Man]

Elrond
Galadriel
Denethor
Sam
Gimli

Sam was the only one who featured in LotR - the others all featured (in one guise or another) in JRRT's other works. Elrond, Galadriel and Denethor (son of Lenwe) all featured in the Silmarillion, And I think the name Gimli was used for a character in another tale?

[Manardariel]

Actually I´m talking about Denethor II, Boromir&Farsmir´s dad..... smilies/smile.gif

[Pallando B.C]

Settle down, Ultimatejoe.

Manardariel, Denethor is the only one to not feature in the Fellowship of the Ring?

[Ultimatejoe]

I don't think my request is unreasonable...

[Manardariel]

No... but you´re getting warm...

UltimateJoe, I´m very sorry, but why don´t you try to figure it out anyway??

[Beren87]

Considering the number of characteristics Tolkien's characters have, its almost impossible to come up with a list that doesn't have an answer besides the one that the questionee had in mind.

She's giving us clues, so let us go with them.

[ January 26, 2003: Message edited by: Beren87 ]

[Pallando B.C]

Sam was the only one not born, when Bilbo's Lonely Mountain adventure took place?

[Manardariel]

Nooooooo....wrong direction, Pallando... another hint? smilies/smile.gif

Geez, I never thought it was THIS hard