A-Z of Middle-earth - Page 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

zifnab · 04-05-2002, 10:41 AM

I is for Ironfoot. The surname of King Dáin II.

Dwarin Thunderhammer · 04-05-2002, 11:17 AM

J is for Jools (original Tolkein spelling look in the Hobbit) Jools were greatly sough afteby the Dwarves. They loved the treasures of the earth and sought after them greatly.

Sîdhrîs · 04-05-2002, 11:40 AM

K is for Khazad-dûm. It's situated in the central regions of the Misty Mountains and was founded by Durin. After the dwarves had left it it was called Moria. The attempt of Balin to reclaim it failed and later, the fellowship crossed it and lost Gandalf who fought a Balrog.

Dwarin Thunderhammer · 04-05-2002, 11:53 AM

L is for Longbeards The longbeards were an acient tribe of Dwarves that lived in the north. They were reportedly decended from Durin.

Nevtalathiel · 04-05-2002, 12:08 PM

M is for Moria, the alternative name for Khazad-dum

Dwarin Thunderhammer · 04-05-2002, 12:25 PM

N is for Nain Ironfoot Father of Dain Ironfoot King under the mountain. He led the dwarves in the battle Of Azanubizar and was slain by azog the orc there also.

Mhoram · 04-05-2002, 02:14 PM

O for Olorin Gandalf's real name, given to him in the West in his youth.

Estelyn Telcontar · 04-05-2002, 02:58 PM

P is for the Petty-dwarves, diminished in stature and smith-craft.

Sîdhrîs · 04-06-2002, 08:18 AM

Q is for the Quest of Erebor, the quest to recover the Lonely Mountain. Thorin Oakenshield, his dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf successfully reclaimed Erebor from the Dragon Smaug.

Birdland · 04-06-2002, 08:25 AM

I is for Incánus, the name given to Gandalf in Harad. (Hah! Bet you thought I was gonna say "Isildur".)

Hey, these are fun. Should have check out this section sooner.

Sîdhrîs · 04-06-2002, 09:07 AM

Hey Birdie, this thread already has two pages [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] The next letter is "R".

Telchar · 04-06-2002, 09:07 AM

I would have thought you had said something beginning with 'R' ... so Im totally confused... Anyway for those who still sing the ABC at time and pay attention to 2 paged threats

R is for Rosgobel, the home of Radagast on the western borders of Mirkwood some way south of the Forrest Road. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Nevfeniel · 04-06-2002, 09:42 AM

What happened to J-Q? Oh no! The human race is doomed! We are already forgeting the letters in our alphabet! Someone save us pleeeeeeaaaaassssse! Hehe, sorry, just went a little insane for a second, nothing to worry about. . . [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[ April 06, 2002: Message edited by: Nevfeniel ]

zifnab · 04-06-2002, 10:14 AM

I'll stick with S, and I thought it was supposed to be a dwarven themed alphabet this time around?

S is for Sack of Erebor. III 2770 - Smaug the Dragon descends on Erebor. Dale Destroyed. Thror escape with Thrain II and Thorin II.

Voronwe · 04-06-2002, 10:25 AM

T is for Telchar, the renowned dwarf smith who forged Narsil and Angrist.

Estelyn Telcontar · 04-06-2002, 11:20 AM

U is for Under the Mountain, where the Dwarf King ruled.
(Special thanks to zifnab for the suggestion!) [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Birdland · 04-06-2002, 06:32 PM

FORGIVE ME! I really do know the alphabet. I just can't count. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

V is for Vidugavia, one of the Princes of Rhovanion.

[ April 06, 2002: Message edited by: Birdland ]

Nefwathiel Teleri · 04-06-2002, 08:52 PM

W is for why do you people forget the alphabet so quickly and do insane things [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

zifnab · 04-07-2002, 09:44 AM

W is for West-Gate of Moria. The western entrance to Moria, in which the dwarves did trading with the elves.

mordor136 · 04-07-2002, 05:06 PM

x is the amount of money the author will give to someone who comes up with one for x.(is that good enough)

mordor136 · 04-07-2002, 07:58 PM

I've looked in the index of every tolkien book known and I cant find one for x so I'll just go to y
Yis forYavannagiver of fruits,trees,and flowers.

Lindolirian · 04-07-2002, 08:05 PM

Z is for Zamin, old woman in the service of Erendis

Lindolirian · 04-07-2002, 08:22 PM

X is for the X-ings on Teiglin
y'know the Crossings of Teiglin where Glaurung was killed. ya cheap, i know but thats all i can think of. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

mordor136 · 04-07-2002, 08:25 PM

cool pic

Sîdhrîs · 04-08-2002, 06:12 AM

What about an A-Z about the Elves? Please post names and place only, not just words, that would be too easy.
OK, here we go:
A is for Alatáriel, an ancient form of the name Galadriel.

Estelyn Telcontar · 04-08-2002, 06:50 AM

B as in Belthil, the name of the tree Turgon made in the image of Telperion in Gondolin.

Sîdhrîs · 04-08-2002, 07:47 AM

C is for Celeborn, Lord of Lórien and husband of Galadriel.

zifnab · 04-08-2002, 09:50 AM

D is for Daeron. The loremaster of Doriath.

Birdland · 04-08-2002, 10:26 AM

E is for Eregion, the Land of the Noldorin Elven Smiths. They were the master craftsmen of the House of Fëanor, led by his descendent, Celebrimbor.

(Can you name the other name for Eregion? Sure you can! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] )

Telchar · 04-08-2002, 11:21 AM

F is for Forochel The Icy cold area north on the Shire where at Arveduis time still dwelt a remnant of the Forodwaith. Also know as Lossoth, the Snowmen of Forochel, who tried to help the king in his shipwreck, but in vain.

Sîdhrîs · 04-08-2002, 12:14 PM

G is for Gil-galad, the last High King of the Noldor. He formed an alliance with Elendil, the "Last Alliance of Elves and Men" to defeat Sauron. The alliance succeeded, but Gil-galad died in the war.

Lindolirian · 04-08-2002, 02:27 PM

H is for Haldir, son of Halmir of Brethil; wedded to Gloredhel daughter of Hador of Dor-lomin; slain in Nirnaeth Arnoediad

Bruce MacCulloch · 04-08-2002, 02:30 PM

I is for Iarwain Ben-adar, the dude with yellow boots.

Dwarin Thunderhammer · 04-08-2002, 02:43 PM

J is for J.R.R. Tolkein Translator of the redbook of wstmarch. Translator if Sindarin, Quenya Khuzdul, Black-Speech etc. etc. (really do I need an explanation?)

Lindolirian · 04-08-2002, 07:52 PM

K is for Kirinki, small scarlet-plumaged birds of Numenor. Hahah kirinki is such a funny word... i couldn't resist.

Telchar · 04-09-2002, 01:42 AM

L is for Lindir. The Elf of Rivendell that in a sweet way teased Bilbo, for his love of his own verses...

(Im slowly learning to pay attention to 'the Topic, in the Topic')

lathspell · 04-09-2002, 05:47 AM

M if for Mithrandir (or if you want a real elf, it's for 'Maedhros: eldest son of Feanor)

Mithrandir is the elven-name of Gandalf

Sîdhrîs · 04-09-2002, 06:22 AM

N is for the Noldor, which means "Those with knowledge": They were the Elves who followed Finwe to Aman. They are also called the "Deep Elves".

zifnab · 04-09-2002, 08:10 AM

O is for Orgaladhad. The day of the Two Trees(Telperion and Laurelin), in the Sindarin week.

Sîdhrîs · 04-09-2002, 11:28 AM

P is for Peredhil, a title of Elrond which means "Half-Elven"

04-05-2002, 10:41 AM	#41
zifnab Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: omni-presence Posts: 329	I is for Ironfoot. The surname of King Dáin II. __________________ Facebook.

04-05-2002, 11:17 AM	#42
Dwarin Thunderhammer Khazad-Doomed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Green Dragon Posts: 182	J is for Jools (original Tolkein spelling look in the Hobbit) Jools were greatly sough afteby the Dwarves. They loved the treasures of the earth and sought after them greatly. __________________ “Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd aimênu!” Come visit The Rohan RPG! The only RPG to fanfic on the downs! Without law there can be no freedom. Without justice there can be no law.

04-05-2002, 11:53 AM	#44
Dwarin Thunderhammer Khazad-Doomed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Green Dragon Posts: 182	L is for Longbeards The longbeards were an acient tribe of Dwarves that lived in the north. They were reportedly decended from Durin. __________________ “Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd aimênu!” Come visit The Rohan RPG! The only RPG to fanfic on the downs! Without law there can be no freedom. Without justice there can be no law.

04-05-2002, 12:08 PM	#45
Nevtalathiel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The depths of delusion Posts: 374	M is for Moria, the alternative name for Khazad-dum __________________ "You can go a long way with a smile. You can go even further with a smile and a gun." - Al Capone

04-05-2002, 12:25 PM	#46
Dwarin Thunderhammer Khazad-Doomed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Green Dragon Posts: 182	N is for Nain Ironfoot Father of Dain Ironfoot King under the mountain. He led the dwarves in the battle Of Azanubizar and was slain by azog the orc there also. __________________ “Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd aimênu!” Come visit The Rohan RPG! The only RPG to fanfic on the downs! Without law there can be no freedom. Without justice there can be no law.

04-05-2002, 11:40 AM	#43
Sîdhrîs Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 60	K is for Khazad-dûm. It's situated in the central regions of the Misty Mountains and was founded by Durin. After the dwarves had left it it was called Moria. The attempt of Balin to reclaim it failed and later, the fellowship crossed it and lost Gandalf who fought a Balrog.

04-05-2002, 02:14 PM	#47
Mhoram Dead and Loving It Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The land of fast cars and loud guitars. Posts: 361	O for Olorin Gandalf's real name, given to him in the West in his youth.

04-05-2002, 02:58 PM	#48
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	P is for the Petty-dwarves, diminished in stature and smith-craft. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

04-06-2002, 08:18 AM	#49
Sîdhrîs Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 60	Q is for the Quest of Erebor, the quest to recover the Lonely Mountain. Thorin Oakenshield, his dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf successfully reclaimed Erebor from the Dragon Smaug.

04-06-2002, 08:25 AM	#50
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	I is for Incánus, the name given to Gandalf in Harad. (Hah! Bet you thought I was gonna say "Isildur".) Hey, these are fun. Should have check out this section sooner.

04-06-2002, 09:07 AM	#51
Sîdhrîs Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 60	Hey Birdie, this thread already has two pages [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] The next letter is "R".

04-06-2002, 09:07 AM	#52
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	I would have thought you had said something beginning with 'R' ... so Im totally confused... Anyway for those who still sing the ABC at time and pay attention to 2 paged threats R is for Rosgobel, the home of Radagast on the western borders of Mirkwood some way south of the Forrest Road. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

04-06-2002, 09:42 AM	#53
Nevfeniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 783	What happened to J-Q? Oh no! The human race is doomed! We are already forgeting the letters in our alphabet! Someone save us pleeeeeeaaaaassssse! Hehe, sorry, just went a little insane for a second, nothing to worry about. . . [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [ April 06, 2002: Message edited by: Nevfeniel ] __________________ Consider the purr a variety of audible tranquilizer. [. . .] For a few of us, there is one more purr, a secret purr. When we combine our secret purrs, we produce the Purr of Power. And that is simply the amplified amity we feel as furred and purred beings.

04-06-2002, 10:14 AM	#54
zifnab Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: omni-presence Posts: 329	I'll stick with S, and I thought it was supposed to be a dwarven themed alphabet this time around? S is for Sack of Erebor. III 2770 - Smaug the Dragon descends on Erebor. Dale Destroyed. Thror escape with Thrain II and Thorin II. __________________ Facebook.

04-06-2002, 10:25 AM	#55
Voronwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gondolin Posts: 413	T is for Telchar, the renowned dwarf smith who forged Narsil and Angrist. __________________ "If you would be a real seeker after truth, you must at least once in your life doubt, as far as possible, all things." -- René Descartes

04-06-2002, 11:20 AM	#56
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	U is for Under the Mountain, where the Dwarf King ruled. (Special thanks to zifnab for the suggestion!) [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

04-06-2002, 06:32 PM	#57
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	FORGIVE ME! I really do know the alphabet. I just can't count. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] V is for Vidugavia, one of the Princes of Rhovanion. [ April 06, 2002: Message edited by: Birdland ]

04-06-2002, 08:52 PM	#58
Nefwathiel Teleri Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 122	W is for why do you people forget the alphabet so quickly and do insane things [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

04-07-2002, 09:44 AM	#59
zifnab Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: omni-presence Posts: 329	W is for West-Gate of Moria. The western entrance to Moria, in which the dwarves did trading with the elves. __________________ Facebook.

04-07-2002, 05:06 PM	#60
mordor136 Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: snowboarding with Morgoth in the void Posts: 221	x is the amount of money the author will give to someone who comes up with one for x.(is that good enough) __________________ It's not A.D.D I'm just ignoring you. I'm like a super-hero with no powers or motivation

04-07-2002, 07:58 PM	#61
mordor136 Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: snowboarding with Morgoth in the void Posts: 221	I've looked in the index of every tolkien book known and I cant find one for x so I'll just go to y Yis forYavannagiver of fruits,trees,and flowers. __________________ It's not A.D.D I'm just ignoring you. I'm like a super-hero with no powers or motivation

04-07-2002, 08:05 PM	#62
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Z is for Zamin, old woman in the service of Erendis __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-07-2002, 08:22 PM	#63
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	X is for the X-ings on Teiglin y'know the Crossings of Teiglin where Glaurung was killed. ya cheap, i know but thats all i can think of. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-07-2002, 08:25 PM	#64
mordor136 Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: snowboarding with Morgoth in the void Posts: 221	cool pic __________________ It's not A.D.D I'm just ignoring you. I'm like a super-hero with no powers or motivation

04-08-2002, 06:12 AM	#65
Sîdhrîs Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 60	What about an A-Z about the Elves? Please post names and place only, not just words, that would be too easy. OK, here we go: A is for Alatáriel, an ancient form of the name Galadriel.

04-08-2002, 06:50 AM	#66
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	B as in Belthil, the name of the tree Turgon made in the image of Telperion in Gondolin. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

04-08-2002, 07:47 AM	#67
Sîdhrîs Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 60	C is for Celeborn, Lord of Lórien and husband of Galadriel.

04-08-2002, 09:50 AM	#68
zifnab Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: omni-presence Posts: 329	D is for Daeron. The loremaster of Doriath. __________________ Facebook.

04-08-2002, 10:26 AM	#69
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	E is for Eregion, the Land of the Noldorin Elven Smiths. They were the master craftsmen of the House of Fëanor, led by his descendent, Celebrimbor. (Can you name the other name for Eregion? Sure you can! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] )

04-08-2002, 11:21 AM	#70
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	F is for Forochel The Icy cold area north on the Shire where at Arveduis time still dwelt a remnant of the Forodwaith. Also know as Lossoth, the Snowmen of Forochel, who tried to help the king in his shipwreck, but in vain. __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

04-08-2002, 12:14 PM	#71
Sîdhrîs Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 60	G is for Gil-galad, the last High King of the Noldor. He formed an alliance with Elendil, the "Last Alliance of Elves and Men" to defeat Sauron. The alliance succeeded, but Gil-galad died in the war.

04-08-2002, 02:27 PM	#72
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	H is for Haldir, son of Halmir of Brethil; wedded to Gloredhel daughter of Hador of Dor-lomin; slain in Nirnaeth Arnoediad __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-08-2002, 02:30 PM	#73
Bruce MacCulloch Dead Man of Dunharrow Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 651	I is for Iarwain Ben-adar, the dude with yellow boots. __________________ `A blunderbuss, was it?' said he, scratching his head. `I thought it was horseflies!'

04-08-2002, 02:43 PM	#74
Dwarin Thunderhammer Khazad-Doomed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Green Dragon Posts: 182	J is for J.R.R. Tolkein Translator of the redbook of wstmarch. Translator if Sindarin, Quenya Khuzdul, Black-Speech etc. etc. (really do I need an explanation?) __________________ “Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd aimênu!” Come visit The Rohan RPG! The only RPG to fanfic on the downs! Without law there can be no freedom. Without justice there can be no law.

04-08-2002, 07:52 PM	#75
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	K is for Kirinki, small scarlet-plumaged birds of Numenor. Hahah kirinki is such a funny word... i couldn't resist. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."