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Childlike Empress · 10-12-2002, 01:22 AM

Correct.

Glorfinniel the Lost · 10-12-2002, 02:36 AM

Here's another easy one:What is the name of the tower that stood on the peak of Celebdil?

lathspell · 10-12-2002, 08:04 AM

Durin's Tower

lathspell · 10-12-2002, 08:06 AM

Childlike Empress: I don't recall where I read, but I remember reading it and naming it as an answer in other tolkien trivia's.
If I remember or read it again, I'll not wait to tell you!

greetings,
lathspell

Childlike Empress · 10-12-2002, 12:49 PM

Zirak-zigil

Ok, Lathspell, thanks [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Telchar · 10-12-2002, 04:36 PM

Hmmm I cant find the Amon Lanc reference either right now (remembers it too), but it is mentioned here

Cheers T

lathspell · 10-13-2002, 01:04 PM

ah, thank you, Telchar.
by the way: has anyone seen Glorfinniel here lately?

greetings,
lathspell

Glorfinniel the Lost · 10-16-2002, 02:28 AM

I'm here don't worry [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Lathspell you are correct and may proceed.

lathspell · 10-16-2002, 06:49 AM

alright. Here's the next:
Where stood the three immemorial Elf-towers that were known by the Hobbits, and some of them said that they could see them sometimes?

Eruhen · 10-16-2002, 10:05 AM

The Elf-towers stood upon the Tower Hills to the West of the Shire. From one of them you could see the Great Sea, and in one of the towers, the Palantir of Elendil was set which looked back over Sea to Tol Eressea.

lathspell · 10-17-2002, 03:46 AM

Correct, Eruhen.

You may proceed.

Eruhen · 10-17-2002, 06:22 AM

What is the name, in Quenya, of the tower which is the crowning jewel of Tirion upon Tuna (I'm too lazy to use accents), the great city of the Noldor in Eldamar?

Telchar · 10-17-2002, 07:58 AM

Mindon Eldaliéva or sinply Mindon - The Tower of Ingwe

Eruhen · 10-17-2002, 09:18 AM

Yea, Telchar! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Go ahead!

Telchar · 10-18-2002, 12:12 AM

Where was Eorl the Youngs throne in Rohan? (at first)

piosenniel · 10-18-2002, 02:36 AM

Aldburg, in the Folde.

Telchar · 10-18-2002, 02:45 AM

hmmm piosenniel - that question should have lasted more than half an hour!!! Grrr - perfect work [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] go on - and give us a hard one [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

piosenniel · 10-18-2002, 02:56 AM

Glingol and Bansil stand on either side of the doors - what, where, whose?

[ October 18, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

Telchar · 10-18-2002, 05:08 AM

I dont know - but I have to come with some kind of guesswork - Could Glingol and Bansil be former names for Glingal and Belthil the images of the two Trees in Valinor, that Turgon wrought in Gondolin ( dont have any books at hand so I cant confirm) But my guess would then be: The Tower of Turgon in Gondolin.

[ October 18, 2002: Message edited by: Telchar ]

TolkienGurl · 10-18-2002, 08:56 AM

I have no idea: the doors to Moria?

piosenniel · 10-18-2002, 09:54 AM

Correct, Telchar! The Tower of the King, it is called.

I believe in the Silmarillion, these were images that Turgon wrought; in BoLT II they were actual saplings that were planted from the two original trees.

Your turn!

[ October 18, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

Telchar · 10-18-2002, 10:10 AM

Easy one:
Where stood the 'Towers of Mist' and what were their Elvish name?

piosenniel · 10-18-2002, 01:08 PM

This has me stumped - but perhaps:

Misty Mountains - Hithaeglir

I had also thought of the waters of the Misty Mountains (Loudwater River/Bruinen) that guarded the entrance to Rivendell/Imladris and rose like towers of mist.

There is also mention of towers in the mist in the poem concerning Kortirion (BoLT I)

Telchar · 10-18-2002, 05:19 PM

The Misty Mountains is correct - I said it was easy [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] They are refered to as the Towers of Mist in SILM [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] please proceed

[ October 18, 2002: Message edited by: Telchar ]

piosenniel · 10-19-2002, 12:46 AM

Try this - one of my favorite poems:

Quote:

I know a window in a Western tower
that opens on celestial seas,
and there from wells of dark behind the stars
blows ever cold a keen unearthly breeze . . .

Its feet are washed by waves that never rest.
There silent boats go by into the West
all piled and twinkling in the dark
with orient fire in many a hoarded spark that divers won
in waters of the rumoured sun . . .

lathspell · 10-19-2002, 01:48 AM

Well, I guess that should be the Grey Havens or Mithlond.

greetings,
lathspell

Telchar · 10-19-2002, 03:15 AM

Or maybe the Tower of Avalone?

piosenniel · 10-19-2002, 12:20 PM

Here's a hint or two:

Within the tower is Idril said to sleep

The reference is in 'The Tale of Eärendel'

10-12-2002, 01:22 AM	#41
Childlike Empress Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fantasia Posts: 109	Correct. __________________ Fantasia is with you in your heart. It is the story of which we are a part. Take my hand, come with me, join in my Neverending Story.

10-12-2002, 02:36 AM	#42
Glorfinniel the Lost Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Enchanted Isles Posts: 119	Here's another easy one:What is the name of the tower that stood on the peak of Celebdil? __________________ But Lancelot mused a little space, he said 'She has a lovely face' God in his mercy lend her grace, The Lady of Shalott Alfred, Lord Tennyson

10-12-2002, 08:04 AM	#43
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	Durin's Tower __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'

10-12-2002, 08:06 AM	#44
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	Childlike Empress: I don't recall where I read, but I remember reading it and naming it as an answer in other tolkien trivia's. If I remember or read it again, I'll not wait to tell you! greetings, lathspell __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'

10-12-2002, 12:49 PM	#45
Childlike Empress Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fantasia Posts: 109	Zirak-zigil Ok, Lathspell, thanks [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Fantasia is with you in your heart. It is the story of which we are a part. Take my hand, come with me, join in my Neverending Story.

10-12-2002, 04:36 PM	#46
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Hmmm I cant find the Amon Lanc reference either right now (remembers it too), but it is mentioned here Cheers T __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

10-13-2002, 01:04 PM	#47
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	ah, thank you, Telchar. by the way: has anyone seen Glorfinniel here lately? greetings, lathspell __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'

10-16-2002, 02:28 AM	#48
Glorfinniel the Lost Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Enchanted Isles Posts: 119	I'm here don't worry [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Lathspell you are correct and may proceed. __________________ But Lancelot mused a little space, he said 'She has a lovely face' God in his mercy lend her grace, The Lady of Shalott Alfred, Lord Tennyson

10-16-2002, 06:49 AM	#49
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	alright. Here's the next: Where stood the three immemorial Elf-towers that were known by the Hobbits, and some of them said that they could see them sometimes? __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'

10-16-2002, 10:05 AM	#50
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	The Elf-towers stood upon the Tower Hills to the West of the Shire. From one of them you could see the Great Sea, and in one of the towers, the Palantir of Elendil was set which looked back over Sea to Tol Eressea. __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

10-17-2002, 03:46 AM	#51
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	Correct, Eruhen. You may proceed. __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'

10-17-2002, 06:22 AM	#52
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	What is the name, in Quenya, of the tower which is the crowning jewel of Tirion upon Tuna (I'm too lazy to use accents), the great city of the Noldor in Eldamar? __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

10-17-2002, 07:58 AM	#53
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Mindon Eldaliéva or sinply Mindon - The Tower of Ingwe __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

10-17-2002, 09:18 AM	#54
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	Yea, Telchar! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Go ahead! __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

10-18-2002, 12:12 AM	#55
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Where was Eorl the Youngs throne in Rohan? (at first) __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

10-18-2002, 02:36 AM	#56
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Aldburg, in the Folde. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-18-2002, 02:45 AM	#57
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	hmmm piosenniel - that question should have lasted more than half an hour!!! Grrr - perfect work [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] go on - and give us a hard one [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

10-18-2002, 02:56 AM	#58
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Glingol and Bansil stand on either side of the doors - what, where, whose? [ October 18, 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.

10-18-2002, 05:08 AM	#59
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	I dont know - but I have to come with some kind of guesswork - Could Glingol and Bansil be former names for Glingal and Belthil the images of the two Trees in Valinor, that Turgon wrought in Gondolin ( dont have any books at hand so I cant confirm) But my guess would then be: The Tower of Turgon in Gondolin. [ October 18, 2002: Message edited by: Telchar ] __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

10-18-2002, 08:56 AM	#60
TolkienGurl Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 637	I have no idea: the doors to Moria? __________________ Hopes fail. An end comes. We have only a little time to wait now. We are lost in ruin and downfall and there is no escape. -Frodo My Livejournal

10-18-2002, 09:54 AM	#61
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Correct, Telchar! The Tower of the King, it is called. I believe in the Silmarillion, these were images that Turgon wrought; in BoLT II they were actual saplings that were planted from the two original trees. Your turn! [ October 18, 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.

10-18-2002, 10:10 AM	#62
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Easy one: Where stood the 'Towers of Mist' and what were their Elvish name? __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

10-18-2002, 01:08 PM	#63
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	This has me stumped - but perhaps: Misty Mountains - Hithaeglir I had also thought of the waters of the Misty Mountains (Loudwater River/Bruinen) that guarded the entrance to Rivendell/Imladris and rose like towers of mist. There is also mention of towers in the mist in the poem concerning Kortirion (BoLT I) __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

10-18-2002, 05:19 PM	#64
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	The Misty Mountains is correct - I said it was easy [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] They are refered to as the Towers of Mist in SILM [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] please proceed [ October 18, 2002: Message edited by: Telchar ] __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

10-19-2002, 01:48 AM	#66
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	Well, I guess that should be the Grey Havens or Mithlond. greetings, lathspell __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'

10-19-2002, 03:15 AM	#67
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Or maybe the Tower of Avalone? __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

10-19-2002, 12:20 PM	#68
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Here's a hint or two: Within the tower is Idril said to sleep The reference is in 'The Tale of Eärendel' __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.