who was Saeros??
i know easy but

Turin killed him, he also lived in Doriath

and he was akin to Dearon.

good job [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

What was the longest Elven 'month'?

C'mon there's two to choose from!

Okay, according to my books we can have Lairë or Hrívë as each had 72 days. The other Elvish months had 54 days.

yes, your go eruanna!

Thanks [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Here's my question:

To whom is the lay "Narn i Hîn Húrin" ascribed? ( Hint: he was not an Elf, but lived among them in the days of Eärendil)

Dirhavel?

You are correct Lyra...Well done.....your turn. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

OK, what is the meaning of 'Rivendell' and give three other names it has in Tolkien's works?

The only other name that I know is Imladris which means "Deep Dale of the Cleft"...I'm very interested in the other names! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Karningul- Westron
Imladris- Sindarin

There are two other names. Kudus to whoever can find the third, as I've been so far unsuccesful.

Think title, rather than actual name. I was being mean...

the Last Homely House?

That had better not be the answer, because the Last Homely House is actually a house in Rivendell, it's not referring to the actual stronghold.

In that case I take it the House of Elrond won't wash Beren? Sorry! It's your go anyway!

Well...it becomes difficult, and I see this is going to be an issue for Lindil and I's project.

The "House of Elrond" can't be said to be Rivendell anymore than Minas Tirith can be said to be the "House of Denothor". See where the problem arises?

So don't be sorry, it is rather complicated.

So who's turn is it?

Well yours really beren, you got the only two real names!

I should have thought, because Rivendell really refers to the valley. That is what it means, after all!

The Alphabet of Fëanor included what two writing systems?

I'll give you a hint, they both begin with "T".

There is the Tengwar, a system of 24 primary letters. There are also the Tehtar, the signs placed above vowels to express their sounds. Or is there something else, like another name for the Cirth (Runes) that begins with T ?

(I love these questions....especially if I have to hit the books [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] )

From archaic English riven dell, meaning a deeply cut valley

As said before Imladris and Karningul
are two other names for Rivendell, the third name remains to be a mystery to me! the house of Elrond,The last homely house and the first homely house are probably incorrect ...

cheers for anyone who can find the third!!!

Your a wee bit late Lord Ellesar. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Read the above posts.

Eruanna, that is exactly what I was looking for! I didn't expect anyone to get the Tehtar that fast.

Well, I did have to look it up. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Here's another question:

What was the name of the place where Elwë and Melian met?

Nan Emloth

Correct! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] (Nan Elmoth)

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What was the (overall) name given to the Teleri that never went to Aman, and what were the three main groups?

Umanyar
Sindar, Nandor, Laiquendi ?

Lovely... your turn [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Thank you!
Who was Rochallor?

Ha! I actually remember this one, it was the steed of Fingolfin.

Well done, carry on!

What was one of the main reasons Sindarin was used for everday language in Beleriand?

Hm, I can think of two:

Thingol didn't allow his people to speak Quenya, or have it spoken in Doriath, because of the Kinslaying at Alqualonde.

Also, because Sindarin was easier for the Noldor to pick up than Quenya was for the Sindar.

The second one was more of an opinion for some than anything else, but the first one was what I was looking for.

Your go Sophia!

I am an evil thread abandoner! (I just found about four... ) many apologies to all...

Next question:

When Feanor abandoned the houses of Fingolfin and Finarfin before he burned the Teleri ships, who did Maedhros mention by name as deserving to come next?

Sophia

Maedhros said that Fingon the Valiant should come next.

Yes indeedy [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Sophia

Thanks [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Who or what caused "The Valar to leave their works and the birds of Valinor their mirth..." ?

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Was it perhaps the mingling of the lights? (I didn't look this up, it's just a hunch) Argh, no, I think it was Melian singing... (another hunch)

Sophia

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