Oh yes, I know. "I wasn't long the apprentice of old Holman (he was the cousin of my father's)" or something like that (I don't know the quote in original, but the name should be it) :)

You have it.

All right, something interesting. Name an Orc who actually spoke aloud some thoughts concerning the metaphysical nature of the M-E universe.

And I would like at least some backup of your guess (or even actual quote, but that's not necessary, just a brief outline will do), not just a name, as I would consider that just a blind shot and not count it.

Is this a trick question?

What do you call "trick"? No, it is not. It is a normal question, one Orc indeed did it.

Is this in LOTR?

Yes, but sadly I can't remember the name now:mad:

Try to search - there's not that many Orcs in Tolkien's works after all, at least not many who speak and could get into such deep discussions :)

Finrod Felagund, in the Orc guise and transformation spell after being questioned by Sauron

Is it Gorbag?

He says that the Nazgûl

showing that he knows about the spirit-world.

He also discusses the set-up with Shagrat– though I should call it more political than metaphysical:

Yes, the first one with the "other side" is what I meant. Your turn, Nerwen. Well done! :)

Mine was sort of right

Could be, but not sure whether he really spoke about metaphysical things. But mainly, it was not the question I had in mind. However, Nerwen should show up soon, and if she doesn't show up in the limit, you are eventually allowed to continue with the thread.

And here she is.

Who greatly prized the iron that came from the Mine of Anghabar?

Maeglin son of Eol the Dark Elf loved that metal

Yes, he did.

Your turn.

We rockses!


Hang on....

This shouldn't be too difficult.

Who was almost slain after chasing after a woman?

Anyone in the graveyard?

*sigh* I didn't want to start that... but you probably mean Andróg?

That is the only name I could come up with as well. I kept my mouth shut because to say he was "almost slain" seems a bit far-fetched.

From the Narn:
"But as he stood looking down in amaze at the blood [of Forweg] upon the grass, Androg came out, and halted also astounded. 'Evil work, Neithan!' he cried, and drew his sword; but Turin's mood ran cold, [...]."

Right

Please continue, fellow phantom.

All right...

...something simple...

...what about: who hid himself in abandoned dwarven mines? (Please read well what I say. The mines were already abandoned when that one came there!)

Aha, it was Arvedui :)

Oh, seems my activity awakened even Miggy... or summoned him from long sleep... :D

Quite, of course, how would it be possible for you not to get it right? :) Take the thread, please!

Yeah, a bit like the dwarves do with the Balrog you manage to disturb me from time to time enough so that I finally make a post in here.
Hmmm... must think of a good character question...

Ok... name me the spouse of she, who could have been queen. ;)

Is this from lotr? (I don't think it is, but you never know)

Hmmmmm....
If you mean the ruling queen, I'll go with Ar-Pharazon the Golden.

And I'd go with Arvedui again, this time as Firiel's husband.

Both wrong.

Could it be Tar-Aldarion then?

No

Well, another idea then, could Idril have been a Queen in Gondolin, say if Turgon had been killed in the Nirnaeth?

No, also not.
Tip: what I mean is this person's wife would have become queen in another time

Not sure exactly what "another time" is supposed to mean but, Elatan of Andunië?

It was Silmarien who did not succeed her father, Tar-Elendil. The laws of Numenorean succession were later changed, allowing first-born daughters to rule as queens. In any case, Silmarien begat a line of Kings in her own right, for it was from her that the Lords of Andunie would eventually become Kings of Gondor and Arnor.

Oh yeah, and I almost forgot, she married Elatan -- which I guess would be the answer.

Well done Morthoron, good explanation but Azaghâl beat you to it.
So, Azaghâl, pos a new one! ;)

I'll try to think of something. If anyone has an idea before I do, please feel free to take the thread.

*bump*

Azaghâl?

It's been more than a month, I guess someone else can take it right now.

No, not me! Do not tempt me!