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Galadriel55 · 12-11-2010, 11:18 AM

Well, you sure stumped us all with that riddle, Legate!
I think that "men of light" does indeed reffer to the Numenorians - doesn't Faramir call them that?
As for "guards of light - of peace" - could it perhaps be refferring to the people of Minas Tirith (guards), once Minas Anor (light)? I don't remember who said it, but they said that "we're just defending our land and our city; we do not want war" (peace)?
If that's true, the person/thing/place in question has to be very old.

12-11-2010, 11:18 AM	#11
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,518	Well, you sure stumped us all with that riddle, Legate! I think that "men of light" does indeed reffer to the Numenorians - doesn't Faramir call them that? As for "guards of light - of peace" - could it perhaps be refferring to the people of Minas Tirith (guards), once Minas Anor (light)? I don't remember who said it, but they said that "we're just defending our land and our city; we do not want war" (peace)? If that's true, the person/thing/place in question has to be very old. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera