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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!

Quote:

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...

Evisse the Blue · 01-27-2005, 02:11 AM

Arien aka The Sun?

Marky Lazer · 01-27-2005, 03:44 AM

With some thoughts of Evisse...

Ere sea was broken I was not
Arda was originally a flat world, the continents (Aman, Hither Lands and Darkland) were surrounded by a mighty ocean. So, it was pretty early when this 'thing' was already there...

yet rose when Atalante fell
Atalantë, Quenya for Númenor after its Downfall in II 3319. Though the Sun first rose at the beginning of the First Age...

Once sunset's home, her final stop
Doesn't makes sense, the sun comes back every day, doesn't it?

Now flaming birth I see as well
Is this like Heart of Fire (Anar or any name for the sun...) then it DOES make sense...

Ah... you got to help us out Sophia!

01-23-2005, 06:06 PM	#1
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	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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.

01-27-2005, 02:11 AM	#6
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Arien aka The Sun? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-27-2005, 03:44 AM	#7
Marky Lazer Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 82	With some thoughts of Evisse... Ere sea was broken I was not Arda was originally a flat world, the continents (Aman, Hither Lands and Darkland) were surrounded by a mighty ocean. So, it was pretty early when this 'thing' was already there... yet rose when Atalante fell Atalantë, Quenya for Númenor after its Downfall in II 3319. Though the Sun first rose at the beginning of the First Age... Once sunset's home, her final stop Doesn't makes sense, the sun comes back every day, doesn't it? Now flaming birth I see as well Is this like Heart of Fire (Anar or any name for the sun...) then it DOES make sense... Ah... you got to help us out Sophia! __________________ There are two kind of people. Those who have read Tolkien, and those who are going to read Tolkien.