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07-15-2002, 12:36 PM

i am a master elf bowmen but right now i have chosen to help those who have less knowledge than i, so fire away.

Do not meddle in the affairs ofwizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 07-15-2002, 12:45 PM

You may have noticed there are threads and threads of questions, though they have all been answered already. Are you a master of all things Middle-earth? Or is there a special area where you are more reliable? If you are going to offer your services so graciously, we want to be sure to get the most out of you that we can!

Welcome to the Downs! Have fun with the questions....

Rimbaud · 07-15-2002, 12:58 PM

What is the average wing speed of a fully laden swallow?

piosenniel · 07-15-2002, 01:32 PM

Do balrogs have wings? And if so, can they fly?

& BTW - Welcome to the Downs!

[ July 15, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 07-15-2002, 01:48 PM

OK OK! Its started already. Let's resist our urge to ask our new friend Monty Python questions. And lets spare the Downs another round of Balrog Wings (and a pitcher of beer!). Instead, lets ask him a Middle-earth question as yet unheard of. Something fresh and new.... or something old and long buried....

[ July 15, 2002: Message edited by: The Barrow-Wight ]

Lothiriel Silmarien · 07-15-2002, 01:53 PM

How many years would it take for an elf to master archery and how long would it take for an elf to ride a horse. Or is that more instinct than learning. (did I word correctly? Oh well)

And welcome to the Downs!!! Enjoy your stay here [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] And post often!

Rimbaud · 07-15-2002, 02:10 PM

What constitutes a whip of flame?

piosenniel · 07-15-2002, 02:18 PM

I withdraw the balrog wings, but the beer has already been poured!

So, ElvenArcher61, why do you think that some of the elves did not return to the Blessed Lands of the the West when called. And do you think their reasons for refusing the Call were valid?

Belin · 07-15-2002, 02:43 PM

Elwing's brothers: Elves or Men?

--Belin Ibaimendi

piosenniel · 07-15-2002, 03:08 PM

Yes, do tell us about Elwing's brothers - they are dear to my heart!

mystra · 07-15-2002, 03:31 PM

explain the difference between the maiar and the valar.

oh, and balrogs do have wings. it is not a real discussion cos the answer is obvious- YES!

just thought i'd throw that in.... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Raefindel · 07-15-2002, 04:14 PM

Mae Govannen, ElvenArcher61. I'm ElvenRedhead1. Welcome to the Downs.

07-16-2002, 08:52 PM

Yes the balrogs have wings but no they cant fly, it takes a elf 5-10 years for a truly skilled elf, but for an average elf, 10-20. normally elves dont ride horses unless the occasion calls for it, such as a battle, or wanting to make a speedious trip somewhere.

Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

Nevfeniel · 07-16-2002, 08:57 PM

Okay, superimportant question:
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Nah, I'm just kidding. Welcome to the Barrow Downs.

07-16-2002, 09:02 PM

the difference between the valar and the maiar is that the maiar served the valar and were not immortal, however, they did have a much longer lifespan than any creatures in Middle-Earth in the 3rd age.elwing's brothers were men. and i said before that the elves dont normally ride horses, thats because they prefer to keep Illuvatar's creations free. but when they do ride a horse, it comes very natural to them because they are in-tune with all things in Middle-Earth but there enemies.

"Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger."

Alkanoonion · 07-16-2002, 09:56 PM

Ok
What / who was Tom Bombadill.
What really happened to the Ents wife’s

Elrian · 07-16-2002, 11:25 PM

Quote:

the difference between the valar and the maiar is that the maiar served the valar and were not immortal, however, they did have a much longer lifespan than any creatures in Middle-Earth in the 3rd age

Wrong answer, what book did you read that the Maia were mortal in? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Gayahithwen · 07-17-2002, 02:05 AM

Nevfeniel - so much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.. get it?

"Do not meddle in the affairs of moderators, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup"

Brinniel · 07-17-2002, 02:26 AM

Who was Sam's cousin's father's grandfather's wife's sister's brother-in-law?

Welcome to the Barrow Downs! Have fun and post away!

Alkithilien · 07-17-2002, 02:47 AM

ok, I have a question about forum, so it should be easier:] i'm new that;s why I'm asking...
those little photos and screens under your nicks/names next to the post... how do you get them? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] is this stupid question:}?

Gimli Son Of Gloin · 07-17-2002, 09:34 AM

Monty, I'm serious, I'm not joking around like everyone else. What was the name of my(Gimli's) mother?

Rimbaud · 07-17-2002, 09:38 AM

The Maiar were Ainur, Elven. Thus, immortal. Sentence fragments rule.

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 07-17-2002, 09:43 AM

Answer Stephano's question about the whip of flame!

Brinniel · 07-17-2002, 12:20 PM

Alkithilien, I can help you with that question. I answered this question before, so here's a link to it: Help me with my pics
Welcome to the Barrow Downs, BTW!

mystra · 07-17-2002, 02:37 PM

still dont know [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

the maiar- explain them. were they like men? spirits? elves? wizards? wot did they do? where did they come from? where did they go?

cotton-eye jo........ [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

and wasnt gandalf one........

same goes for the valar too........ [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Nevfeniel · 07-17-2002, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Nevfeniel - so much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.. get it?

Yeah, I got that. I've heard a different answer, though. (In seventh grade, my science teacher put that as one of the questions! Weird.)

Alkanoonion · 07-19-2002, 06:25 AM

Answer our questions!
[img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

07-19-2002, 06:37 AM

Help! Help! I want to change my publicly display name. How do I do it?!

Nevfeniel · 07-19-2002, 06:40 AM

Sorry, you can't. If people could change their names, it would be too confusing for other people. You could make another account, though.

[ July 19, 2002: Message edited by: Nevfeniel ]

07-19-2002, 06:46 AM

My bad. Sorry for that. I wasn't paying that much attention when I created my account (stupid TV was on!). I'll create another acount, afterall, it's not like you guys will miss me that much.

piosenniel · 07-19-2002, 10:01 AM

Whip of Flame - was this an extension of the fiery being of the Balrog, or was this a weapon separate from the Balrog?

mystra · 07-19-2002, 02:55 PM

wot did the entwives do? where did they come from? who were they?

for the love of god, wont somebody PLEASE think of the children!!!!!!!!

07-15-2002, 12:36 PM	#1
ElvenArcher61 Guest Posts: n/a	Do any newcomers need a questio answered? i am a master elf bowmen but right now i have chosen to help those who have less knowledge than i, so fire away. Do not meddle in the affairs ofwizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

07-15-2002, 12:45 PM	#2
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	You may have noticed there are threads and threads of questions, though they have all been answered already. Are you a master of all things Middle-earth? Or is there a special area where you are more reliable? If you are going to offer your services so graciously, we want to be sure to get the most out of you that we can! Welcome to the Downs! Have fun with the questions.... __________________ The Barrow-Wight

07-15-2002, 12:58 PM	#3
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	What is the average wing speed of a fully laden swallow? __________________ And all the rest is literature

07-15-2002, 01:32 PM	#4
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Do balrogs have wings? And if so, can they fly? & BTW - Welcome to the Downs! [ July 15, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

07-15-2002, 01:48 PM	#5
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	OK OK! Its started already. Let's resist our urge to ask our new friend Monty Python questions. And lets spare the Downs another round of Balrog Wings (and a pitcher of beer!). Instead, lets ask him a Middle-earth question as yet unheard of. Something fresh and new.... or something old and long buried.... [ July 15, 2002: Message edited by: The Barrow-Wight ] __________________ The Barrow-Wight

07-15-2002, 01:53 PM	#6
Lothiriel Silmarien Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York Posts: 829	How many years would it take for an elf to master archery and how long would it take for an elf to ride a horse. Or is that more instinct than learning. (did I word correctly? Oh well) And welcome to the Downs!!! Enjoy your stay here [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] And post often! __________________ Si vanwa na Romello vanwa Valimar!~~ ~~Now lost, lost to those from the East is Valimar! My LotR page

07-15-2002, 02:10 PM	#7
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	What constitutes a whip of flame? __________________ And all the rest is literature

07-15-2002, 02:18 PM	#8
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	I withdraw the balrog wings, but the beer has already been poured! So, ElvenArcher61, why do you think that some of the elves did not return to the Blessed Lands of the the West when called. And do you think their reasons for refusing the Call were valid? __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

07-15-2002, 02:43 PM	#9
Belin Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: all the wide unfriendly pathways of the world Posts: 330	Elwing's brothers: Elves or Men? --Belin Ibaimendi __________________ "I hate dignity," cried Scraps, kicking a pebble high in the air and then trying to catch it as it fell. "Half the fools and all the wise folks are dignified, and I'm neither the one nor the other." --L. Frank Baum

07-15-2002, 03:08 PM	#10
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Yes, do tell us about Elwing's brothers - they are dear to my heart! __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

07-15-2002, 03:31 PM	#11
mystra Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: cyber raga. nuff said. Posts: 88	explain the difference between the maiar and the valar. oh, and balrogs do have wings. it is not a real discussion cos the answer is obvious- YES! just thought i'd throw that in.... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "We each must choose our own path. mine had further to go." Cyber Raga. Nuff said.

07-15-2002, 04:14 PM	#12
Raefindel Sword of the Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,313	Mae Govannen, ElvenArcher61. I'm ElvenRedhead1. Welcome to the Downs. __________________ Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1

07-16-2002, 08:52 PM	#13
ElvenArcher61 Guest Posts: n/a	Yes the balrogs have wings but no they cant fly, it takes a elf 5-10 years for a truly skilled elf, but for an average elf, 10-20. normally elves dont ride horses unless the occasion calls for it, such as a battle, or wanting to make a speedious trip somewhere. Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

07-16-2002, 08:57 PM	#14
Nevfeniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 783	Okay, superimportant question: How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Nah, I'm just kidding. Welcome to the Barrow Downs. __________________ 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.

07-16-2002, 09:02 PM	#15
ElvenArcher61 Guest Posts: n/a	the difference between the valar and the maiar is that the maiar served the valar and were not immortal, however, they did have a much longer lifespan than any creatures in Middle-Earth in the 3rd age.elwing's brothers were men. and i said before that the elves dont normally ride horses, thats because they prefer to keep Illuvatar's creations free. but when they do ride a horse, it comes very natural to them because they are in-tune with all things in Middle-Earth but there enemies. "Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger."

07-16-2002, 09:56 PM	#16
Alkanoonion Spirit in Eriador Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 392	Ok What / who was Tom Bombadill. What really happened to the Ents wife’s __________________ In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.

07-17-2002, 02:05 AM	#18
Gayahithwen Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The chat-room. Posts: 241	Nevfeniel - so much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.. get it? "Do not meddle in the affairs of moderators, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup" __________________ Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry, he'll be a mile away - and barefoot.

07-17-2002, 02:26 AM	#19
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Who was Sam's cousin's father's grandfather's wife's sister's brother-in-law? Welcome to the Barrow Downs! Have fun and post away! __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

07-17-2002, 02:47 AM	#20
Alkithilien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Poland Posts: 17	ok, I have a question about forum, so it should be easier:] i'm new that;s why I'm asking... those little photos and screens under your nicks/names next to the post... how do you get them? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] is this stupid question:}? __________________ If you cannot see what is outside - try to look inside

07-17-2002, 09:34 AM	#21
Gimli Son Of Gloin Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Halls of Montezuma, and the Shores of Tripoli Posts: 495	Monty, I'm serious, I'm not joking around like everyone else. What was the name of my(Gimli's) mother? __________________ The Few, the Proud, the Marines.

07-17-2002, 09:38 AM	#22
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	The Maiar were Ainur, Elven. Thus, immortal. Sentence fragments rule. __________________ And all the rest is literature

07-17-2002, 09:43 AM	#23
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	Answer Stephano's question about the whip of flame! __________________ The Barrow-Wight

07-17-2002, 12:20 PM	#24
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Alkithilien, I can help you with that question. I answered this question before, so here's a link to it: Help me with my pics Welcome to the Barrow Downs, BTW! __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

07-17-2002, 02:37 PM	#25
mystra Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: cyber raga. nuff said. Posts: 88	still dont know [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] the maiar- explain them. were they like men? spirits? elves? wizards? wot did they do? where did they come from? where did they go? cotton-eye jo........ [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] and wasnt gandalf one........ same goes for the valar too........ [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "We each must choose our own path. mine had further to go." Cyber Raga. Nuff said.

07-19-2002, 06:25 AM	#27
Alkanoonion Spirit in Eriador Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 392	Answer our questions! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] __________________ In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.

07-19-2002, 06:37 AM	#28
Hamann Guest Posts: n/a	Help! Help! I want to change my publicly display name. How do I do it?!

07-19-2002, 06:40 AM	#29
Nevfeniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 783	Sorry, you can't. If people could change their names, it would be too confusing for other people. You could make another account, though. [ July 19, 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.

07-19-2002, 06:46 AM	#30
Hamann Guest Posts: n/a	My bad. Sorry for that. I wasn't paying that much attention when I created my account (stupid TV was on!). I'll create another acount, afterall, it's not like you guys will miss me that much.

07-19-2002, 10:01 AM	#31
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Whip of Flame - was this an extension of the fiery being of the Balrog, or was this a weapon separate from the Balrog? __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

07-19-2002, 02:55 PM	#32
mystra Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: cyber raga. nuff said. Posts: 88	wot did the entwives do? where did they come from? who were they? for the love of god, wont somebody PLEASE think of the children!!!!!!!! __________________ "We each must choose our own path. mine had further to go." Cyber Raga. Nuff said.