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The Watcher in the Water 06-26-2001 10:05 PM

Jeopardy?
 
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Just thought I'd ask if anyone thought a thread with the same kind of 'question' stlye as Jeopardy might be interesting. As such if its a goer someone ask a 'question' otherwise tell me what you think? <img src=smile.gif ALT=":)">

The road goes ever on...</p>

Telchar 06-26-2001 11:45 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Jeopardy?

I have no experience in playing Jeopady - but Im all in!!!! <img src=cool.gif ALT="8)">

Anar kaluva tielyanna!</p>

Theodred21 06-27-2001 07:01 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Jeopardy?

Excellent idea WitW, count me in.

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The Watcher in the Water 06-27-2001 06:39 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Jeopardy?

Allrighty then... someone start the quiz ball rolling... cause i cant be bothered thinking right now <img src=smile.gif ALT=":)">

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Theodred21 06-27-2001 06:52 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Jeopardy?

This Dragon was slain by Earendil

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The Watcher in the Water 06-27-2001 07:49 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Jeopardy?

Angalcon the Black? (Forgive spelling and so forth)

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Maglor68 06-28-2001 05:21 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Ancalagon

WHO WAS Ancalagon the black?

- Maglor

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Theodred21 06-28-2001 05:27 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Ancalagon

Well, WitW said the correct answer first, but remember, this is Jeopardy style, so Maglor gets it.

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The Watcher in the Water 06-28-2001 07:24 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Ancalagon

I knew i'd screw it up somehow... and i even suggested the thread...DUH! <img src=ohwell.gif ALT=":/"> <img src=redface.gif ALT=":O">

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Maglor68 06-29-2001 10:21 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Half-Elves

These two people were the only true half-elves (defined as being 50% elf by blood):

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Half-Elves

Who are Dior and Eldarion

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Theodred21 06-29-2001 03:03 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Half-Elves

Who are Earendil and Elwing.

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Maglor68 07-02-2001 05:02 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Half Elves

Beregond - wrong.

Theodred - Half right (Earendil is correct but Elwing is not).

Remember, this is defined as exactly 50% elf by blood. Only one person besides Earendil ever fit this description.

Keep going.

- Maglor

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Theodred21 07-02-2001 05:06 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Half Elves

Who are Earendil and Galador, the first Lord of Dol Amroth?

...he heard Theodred's great voice cry "To me, Eorlingas!"</p>

Odysseus819 07-02-2001 05:07 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Half Elves

Eärendil and Dior

Don't be precise, and don't worry.</p>

Glornan 07-02-2001 08:34 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Half Elves

Who were the first two Half-Elves?

Glornan, Feeling sigless</p>

Maglor68 07-02-2001 09:31 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Keep guessing

The only correct answer given so far is Earendil. Remember, I am looking for EXACTLY 50% ELVISH by blood.

Of Dior, Eldarion, Elwing and Galador, none were exactly 50% elvish.

Hint - this is a trick question.

- Maglor

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Odysseus819 07-02-2001 11:54 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Keep guessing

Who are Eärendil and Luthien?

Don't be precise, and don't worry.</p>

Maglor68 07-02-2001 12:44 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Half-Elves

Bingo!

Dior, as the son of Beren and Luthien, was only 25% elvish.
Elwing, his daughter, was 62.5% elvish.

I have to check on the others to determine their exact makeup.

Incidentally, Elrond &amp; Elros were each 56.25% elvish.

Go Odysseus.

- Maglor

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Theodred21 07-02-2001 04:08 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Half-Elves

Galador must have been just a little over 50%! <img src=frown.gif ALT=":("> I forgot about his lineage. <img src=ohwell.gif ALT=":\">

...he heard Theodred's great voice cry "To me, Eorlingas!"</p>

Telchar 07-03-2001 01:43 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Half-Elves

Sorry that Im so dumb - but why does Galador not qualify? His mother Mithrellas, was 100% elvish and his farther Imrazôr, a Numenorean 100% Human - I can find no indication that he was of the line of Elros which was the only line with elvish blod - but maybe Im missing something?

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Maglor68 07-05-2001 08:31 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Imrazor

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that he was of Elros' line which would have made him a tiny tiny bit elvish. I'll try to find the reference. Anyway, somebody should ask a new question.

- Maglor

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Telchar 07-05-2001 09:47 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

He wounded Morgoth but did not die!

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Beregond 07-05-2001 11:44 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

Who is Thorondor?

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Telchar 07-05-2001 11:34 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

Correct!

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Beregond 07-06-2001 07:18 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

In the year 750, Second Age, the Noldor founded this place.

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

What is Lothlorien?

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Beregond 07-08-2001 04:04 PM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

No, but you have the right idea.

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Telchar 07-09-2001 03:06 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

What is Eregion?

Anar kaluva tielyanna!</p>

Beregond 07-09-2001 06:16 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

Yes! Carry on! <img src=smile.gif ALT=":)">

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Telchar 07-09-2001 06:22 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

These mountains were the western border of Hithlum

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Beregond 07-09-2001 06:27 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

What are the Ered Lomin

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Telchar 07-09-2001 06:35 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Imrazor

Correct <img src=smile.gif ALT=":)">

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Beregond 07-09-2001 06:51 AM

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This elf lived in Nan Elmoth.

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Maglor68 07-09-2001 07:47 AM

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Who is Eol?

- Maglor

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Beregond 07-09-2001 09:23 AM

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That is correct. you serve! <img src=smile.gif ALT=":)">

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Maglor68 07-10-2001 08:59 AM

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The fiery death of this ent drove his brethren to the utter destruction of Isengard.

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Theodred21 07-10-2001 10:56 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Ents

Who is Beechbone?

...he heard Theodred's great voice cry "To me, Eorlingas!"</p>

Eldarion son of Aragorn 07-10-2001 06:16 PM

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Who is Beechbone.I think someone got it before me and whoever it was should carry on.

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Maglor68 07-11-2001 05:31 AM

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Beechbone

Beechbone it is, Theodred!

- Maglor

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