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Nuranar · 01-23-2005, 05:57 PM

I, aloof but not alone, unsullied;
One of three, sundered, but close;
Seeing and hearing, perhaps, but
Never replying, heedless of the great voice.

Who or what is the speaker?

Garen LiLorian · 01-23-2005, 06:01 PM

Hmm. Sounds like one of the Elven rings.

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One of three, sundered, but close;

Leads me to believe the answer is Narya, the ring of Fire, wielded by Gandalf (since the other two were wielded by Elves... That's a little weak, I know)

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-23-2005, 06:06 PM

Tol Brandir

I, aloof but not alone, unsullied;- Had never been stepped on by man

One of three, sundered, but close;- one of three hills separated by the Anduin

Seeing and hearing, perhaps, but- the other two are Amon Hen, the hill of sight, and Amon Lhaw, the hill of hearing

Never replying, heedless of the great voice.- There is no hill of Speech

, the great voice would be Rauros.

Sophia

Nuranar · 01-23-2005, 07:20 PM

Carry on, Thunder Mistress!

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There is no hill of Speech

Of course not. Who ever heard a hill talk?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-24-2005, 04:19 AM

I do know I should never attempt rhyme at 5 a.m.

Ere sea was broken I was not
yet rose when Atalante fell
Once sunset's home, her final stop
Now flaming birth I see as well

*Draws large black Xs over the riddle* I suspect the above riddle is actually deranged and request all of your permission to create a new one. I shall have it up this evening if you lovely people can be patient.

Soronumë · 01-25-2005, 09:00 AM

Valinor???

Marky Lazer · 01-26-2005, 01:34 PM

Oomph, I really could use a hint in here...

01-23-2005, 05:57 PM	#1
Nuranar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: STILL a drought Posts: 529	After a delay, here is my offering: I, aloof but not alone, unsullied; One of three, sundered, but close; Seeing and hearing, perhaps, but Never replying, heedless of the great voice. Who or what is the speaker? __________________ I admit it is better fun to punt than be punted, and that a desire to have all the fun is nine-tenths of the law of chivalry. Lord Peter Wimsey

01-23-2005, 06:06 PM	#3
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Tol Brandir I, aloof but not alone, unsullied;- Had never been stepped on by man One of three, sundered, but close;- one of three hills separated by the Anduin Seeing and hearing, perhaps, but- the other two are Amon Hen, the hill of sight, and Amon Lhaw, the hill of hearing Never replying, heedless of the great voice.- There is no hill of Speech , the great voice would be Rauros. Sophia __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

01-24-2005, 04:19 AM	#5
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	It's so late (early?) I can't tell if this is easy, hard, or deranged. I do know I should never attempt rhyme at 5 a.m. Ere sea was broken I was not yet rose when Atalante fell Once sunset's home, her final stop Now flaming birth I see as well Draws large black Xs over the riddle I suspect the above riddle is actually deranged and request all of your permission to create a new one. I shall have it up this evening if you lovely people can be patient. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me! Last edited by Sophia the Thunder Mistress; 01-24-2005 at 04:15 PM.

01-25-2005, 09:00 AM	#6
Soronumë Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25	Valinor??? __________________ And she was the child of stars, bearing their light on her forehead. Wisdom lies in her eyes and love in her heart.

01-26-2005, 01:34 PM	#7
Marky Lazer Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 82	Oomph, I really could use a hint in here... __________________ There are two kind of people. Those who have read Tolkien, and those who are going to read Tolkien.