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Alcarillo 08-13-2005 12:08 AM

A constellation.

Joy 08-13-2005 12:40 AM

Could you be more specific. What is it's translation and what constellation is it called today?

Alcarillo 08-13-2005 01:38 PM

Certainly
 
It means "eagle of the west", and, although Tolkien never positively identified it, it has been suggested that Soronumë is the constellation Aquila.

Joy 08-13-2005 01:40 PM

Muy bueno!!! Your go :D

Alcarillo 08-14-2005 01:08 PM

By which river did Nulukkizdîn lay?

Lindolirian 08-14-2005 03:39 PM

The Narog.

Alcarillo 08-14-2005 04:19 PM

Yep, your turn.

Lindolirian 08-14-2005 05:00 PM

Thank you
 
The "Fragrant Trees" were by the mouth of what river?

Nilpaurion Felagund 08-14-2005 06:07 PM

Welcome back, sir!
 
Nísinen.

Joy 08-14-2005 06:30 PM

Nunduinë

Nilpaurion Felagund 08-14-2005 07:24 PM

Ach! Ja!
 
Nísinen was a bloody lake!

*bangs head on random flat surface*

Lindolirian 08-14-2005 08:40 PM

Thanks for the welcome, Nil.
Close, but Joy has it.

Joy 08-14-2005 08:53 PM

Where was Nienor ensnared by Glaurung and what river is it near?

Lindolirian 08-14-2005 08:55 PM

Amon Ethir the Hill of Spies near, once again, the Narog. :)

Joy 08-14-2005 09:16 PM

Very good!!

Lindolirian 08-15-2005 12:40 PM

If I leave The Floating Log and travel in a straight line to Brandy Hall, what rivers would I have to cross?

Iaurhirwen 08-15-2005 05:33 PM

The River Brandywine (of course)
and possibly The Stockbrook, depending on how straight you can walk :p

Lindolirian 08-15-2005 09:54 PM

Spot on, good Iaurhirwen!

Iaurhirwen 08-18-2005 03:43 PM

What are the two other names for each of these mountains:

Redhorn
Silvertine
Cloudyhead

Alcarillo 08-18-2005 03:48 PM

Caradhras and Barazinbar
Celebdil and Zirakzigil
Fanuidhol and Bundushathûr

Iaurhirwen 08-19-2005 12:12 PM

From what I can remember, you are correct. However, I'm in the process of packing for college and regretfully my copy is LOTR is now occupying space at the bottom of my trunk and I am unable to confirm without a doubt your answer.

I strongly believe that you are correct. So I say go ahead and post the next question. I really can't wait until Monday and I can get everything set up again.

Alcarillo 08-19-2005 01:59 PM

Thanks!
 
Name an island named after a person.

NightKnight 08-19-2005 03:57 PM

Tol Morwen?

Alcarillo 08-19-2005 04:48 PM

Yep
 
Your turn, NightKnight.

NightKnight 08-20-2005 04:17 PM

Which mountain range was between the Red Mountains and the Yellow Mountains?

Alcarillo 08-20-2005 04:26 PM

Ah, a tricksy question
 
The Mountains of the World, I think is the answer.

NightKnight 08-21-2005 03:43 AM

Nope.

Alcarillo 08-21-2005 02:20 PM

Gah!
 
Mountains of the Wind! Karen Wynn Fonstad has deceived me!

NightKnight 08-21-2005 04:04 PM

Yep. Your turn. :)

Alcarillo 08-21-2005 04:09 PM

Thanks
 
What was the most populous region of Numenor?

Nilpaurion Felagund 08-22-2005 06:40 PM

Guessing.
 
Arandor?

Alcarillo 08-22-2005 07:53 PM

Aye, Nilp, you got it.

Nilpaurion Felagund 08-22-2005 07:59 PM

Thanks!
 
What is the name of the stream that flowed near Húrin's home?

Alcarillo 08-22-2005 08:09 PM

Nen Lalaith.

Nilpaurion Felagund 08-22-2005 08:21 PM

So it is.
 
Back to you. :)

Alcarillo 08-22-2005 08:25 PM

Thanks
 
Which two rivers' confluence created an inland delta?

Iaurhirwen 08-22-2005 08:51 PM

The River Limlight/Snowbourn depending on who you are talking to and the River Entwash

Alcarillo 08-22-2005 08:55 PM

One of those I was thinking of.

Iaurhirwen 08-22-2005 09:05 PM

Wow, what a mental block that was. Sorry it's the Entwash and the Anduin. That's what I get after being awake for 20 hours and just walking over 10 miles in a stupid scavenger hunt. I swear they just live to torment us freshmen.

Alcarillo 08-22-2005 09:07 PM

Yep, that's it. Iaurhirwen got it.


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