One Thing in Common - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nerwen · 02-04-2009, 03:34 AM

I have returned from delving into the prehistory of the Downs. All these ancient, forgotten names... what has become of those who bore them once? Do they lurk here still? Or have they moved onwards, seeking greener forums?

*blinks*

...Er, I mean, I've been going through this thread, looking for something that hasn't been done already. Quite hard.

Well, then. What do

Arwen

and

Celebrimbor

have in common?

Thinlómien · 02-04-2009, 12:50 PM

They both gave something valuable to Galadriel's keeping?

Nerwen · 02-04-2009, 05:52 PM

Sorry, no. (But yes, Unfinished Tales is relevant).

Pitchwife · 04-12-2009, 04:10 PM

This thread doesn't deserve to die, but the only thing I can come up with is:

Both of them gave the Elessar to a person they loved (Celebrimbor -> Galadriel,
Arwen -> Aragorn).

(The problem with this is that only in the movie it was Arwen who gave the E. to Aragorn, whereas in the book he got it from Galadriel, so this is probably not what you were thinking of...)

Nerwen · 04-20-2009, 07:56 AM

Sorry for the late reply, Pitchwife. I was away over Easter. And thanks for reviving the thread!

And no, that isn't the answer.

Please keep guessing. I'll give you another clue if you want one.

The Might · 05-26-2009, 11:37 AM

I'll go with a crazy idea on this one -

They were both reponsisble for the creation of banners:
Celebrimbor's body was used as a banner on a pole by Sauron's forces during their campaign, whilst Arwen made the banner for Aragorn.

I know, pretty crazy

Pitchwife · 05-29-2009, 05:20 PM

Might, that's an awesome solution!
I'll bet anything it's true, and even if it isn't, it's ingenious! If I may say so, the Quiz Room wasn't quite the same without you...

P.S. As for your riddle and my answer, I was talking about this here.

02-04-2009, 03:34 AM	#1
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	I have returned from delving into the prehistory of the Downs. All these ancient, forgotten names... what has become of those who bore them once? Do they lurk here still? Or have they moved onwards, seeking greener forums? blinks ...Er, I mean, I've been going through this thread, looking for something that hasn't been done already. Quite hard. Well, then. What do Arwen and Celebrimbor have in common? __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

02-04-2009, 12:50 PM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	They both gave something valuable to Galadriel's keeping? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-04-2009, 05:52 PM	#3
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Sorry, no. (But yes, Unfinished Tales is relevant). __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

04-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#4
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	This thread doesn't deserve to die, but the only thing I can come up with is: Both of them gave the Elessar to a person they loved (Celebrimbor -> Galadriel, Arwen -> Aragorn). (The problem with this is that only in the movie it was Arwen who gave the E. to Aragorn, whereas in the book he got it from Galadriel, so this is probably not what you were thinking of...) __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

04-20-2009, 07:56 AM	#5
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Sorry for the late reply, Pitchwife. I was away over Easter. And thanks for reviving the thread! And no, that isn't the answer. Please keep guessing. I'll give you another clue if you want one. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

05-26-2009, 11:37 AM	#6
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	I'll go with a crazy idea on this one - They were both reponsisble for the creation of banners: Celebrimbor's body was used as a banner on a pole by Sauron's forces during their campaign, whilst Arwen made the banner for Aragorn. I know, pretty crazy __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

05-29-2009, 05:20 PM	#7
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	Might, that's an awesome solution! I'll bet anything it's true, and even if it isn't, it's ingenious! If I may say so, the Quiz Room wasn't quite the same without you... P.S. As for your riddle and my answer, I was talking about this here. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI