The Topic Game - Page 11 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Firefoot · 03-17-2004, 05:48 AM

Bëor's House?

NightKnight · 03-18-2004, 12:37 PM

Nope.

Firefoot · 03-18-2004, 03:01 PM

Marach's house?

Phervasaion · 03-18-2004, 03:02 PM

Are sure it was not the house of Beor? I dont think it was anyone else.

NightKnight · 03-19-2004, 09:06 AM

Oops, I must have missed Firefoot's post. Sorry about that.

Firefoot - 1

Second question: Who led the Third House into Beleriand?

Miriel · 03-19-2004, 12:07 PM

Marach?

NightKnight · 03-19-2004, 12:15 PM

Correct.

Firefoot - 1
Miriel - 1

Third question: Who was the grandfather of both Rian and Morwen?

Miriel · 03-19-2004, 12:18 PM

Bregolas.

NightKnight · 03-19-2004, 12:25 PM

Right again.

Firefoot - 1
Miriel - 2

Fourth question: What was the name of Brodda's wife?

Miriel · 03-19-2004, 12:31 PM

Oooh, this is fun.

Aerin.

Okay, I feel kinda guilty taking advantage of the fact we're both connected, so, I'll shut up awhile and let others answer.

NightKnight · 03-19-2004, 12:44 PM

Yeah, it's a bit unfair. But at least you got yourself a nice big lead.

Firefoot - 1
Miriel - 3

Fifth question: Who was the leader of those who went back over the Blue Mountains?

Lindolirian · 03-19-2004, 01:19 PM

Shoot, Miriel could eat us up with her lead, but I'll have fun giving her a run for her money

Oi... Just a guess, I think it was Bereg?

NightKnight · 03-19-2004, 01:24 PM

Bereg it was.

Firefoot - 1
Miriel - 3
Lindolirian - 1

Sixth question: Where did the Haladin live when they first came over the mountains, and why did they move?

Lindolirian · 03-19-2004, 01:30 PM

First they lived in Thargelion, but they were too proud to live sheltered by the Elves in a land that was given to them out of charity. Something of the sorts...

NightKnight · 03-19-2004, 01:32 PM

The first part is right, and the second is close. Could you explain it a little bit more?

Thorongil · 03-20-2004, 05:00 AM

Didn't they go to Brethil after that?

NightKnight · 03-20-2004, 05:32 AM

They did, but that's not the question.

Firefoot · 03-20-2004, 06:24 AM

While they were living in Thargelion there was an orc raid and when her father and brother died Haleth took control and when they were victorious Caranthir honored them and asked them to move farther north to have the friendship and protection of the Elves but Haleth and her people were too proud to be ruled so they went further west where other men had gone.

I think that should answer the question.

NightKnight · 03-20-2004, 07:15 AM

Very good.

Firefoot - 2
Miriel - 3
Lindolirian - 1

Seventh question: How old was Bëor when he died?

Miriel · 03-20-2004, 07:19 AM

93.

NightKnight · 03-20-2004, 07:22 AM

Yes, that's it.

Firefoot - 2
Miriel - 4
Lindolirian - 1

Eighth question: How did Hador Lorindol die, and what did his nickname mean?

Firefoot · 03-20-2004, 07:34 AM

He was slain in the Dagor Bragollach at Eithel Sirion. His nickname meant "Goldenhead."

NightKnight · 03-20-2004, 07:36 AM

Right-o...

Firefoot - 3
Miriel - 4
Lindolirian - 1

This is turning out to be a duel.

Ninth question: Where did Bëor's people dwell (after Estolad)?

Miriel · 03-20-2004, 07:40 AM

Thanks, Firefoot. I was trying hard to refrain from answering that one, but my strength of will was slowly beginning to falter.

Anyway, I've decided I'm allowed to go for another one now...

So, is this Dorthonion?

Edit: Actually, you may be looking for Ladros...? When Boromir was appointed Lord of Ladros, those who had moved north gathered there ... so, yeah, Dorthonion or Ladros.

NightKnight · 03-20-2004, 08:42 AM

Ladros was what I was looking for.

Firefoot - 3
Miriel - 5
Lindolirian - 1

Well, we have a winner: Miriel.

But I will ask the last question anyway.

Tenth and last question: Who were Beren's parents?

Miriel · 03-20-2004, 09:01 AM

Woohoo!!

And, Barahir and Emeldir.

Should I start a new thread, as this is at 11 pages?

NightKnight · 03-20-2004, 09:30 AM

Correct again, and you win at 6 points.

That's probably a good idea.

**The Saucepan Man** · 03-21-2004, 05:48 PM

Yes, Miriel, I'd be grateful if you would open a new thread. Please could you include some brief guidance on how the game works with your first post.

Thanks.

This thread is closed.

Miriel · 03-23-2004, 12:19 PM

A continuation of The Topic Game, which was closed due to length.

Basically, a topic is chosen, and ten questions on it are asked. All participants have their points added up, and after all of the questions whoever has the most points continues with a new topic.

So ... we will begin with Elves.

First Question: Two names are given for the King of Lorien that preceeded Amrath. What are they?

Firefoot · 03-23-2004, 02:50 PM

Malgalad and Amdír.

Miriel · 03-23-2004, 03:10 PM

Correct.

Firefoot - 1

Name the Elf whose maiming before the elven host at Barad Eithel began the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.

Lindolirian · 03-23-2004, 03:12 PM

Gelmir

Miriel · 03-23-2004, 03:15 PM

That was quick.

Correct.

Firefoot - 1
Lindolirian - 1

#3: Name the captain of the Elves that guarded the outer entranceway of Gondolin.

Lindolirian · 03-23-2004, 03:17 PM

Even quicker...
Elemmakil

Firefoot · 03-23-2004, 03:17 PM

Elemmakil.

Miriel · 03-23-2004, 03:28 PM

Very good.

I hope I'm not going to have to start making these cryptic.

Firefoot - 1
Lindolirian - 2

Who (according to legend) became lost in the woods of Belfalas, and was found by Imrazôr the Númenórean?

Lindolirian · 03-23-2004, 03:29 PM

Mithrellas

Miriel · 03-26-2004, 04:12 PM

Correct, of course.

Firefoot - 1
Lindolirian - 3

#5 Elmo's son.

Firefoot · 03-26-2004, 06:23 PM

Galadhon.

Miriel · 03-29-2004, 05:38 AM

Right.

Firefoot - 2
Lindolirian - 3

Which Elf foresaw that the Witch-king wouldn't fall by hand of man?

03-18-2004, 12:37 PM	#402
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Nope. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-18-2004, 03:02 PM	#404
Phervasaion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The wilderness of Middle-Earth Posts: 306	Are sure it was not the house of Beor? I dont think it was anyone else. __________________ Phervasaion

03-19-2004, 09:06 AM	#405
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Oops, I must have missed Firefoot's post. Sorry about that. Firefoot - 1 Second question: Who led the Third House into Beleriand? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-19-2004, 12:07 PM	#406
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	Marach? __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

03-19-2004, 12:15 PM	#407
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Correct. Firefoot - 1 Miriel - 1 Third question: Who was the grandfather of both Rian and Morwen? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-17-2004, 05:48 AM	#401
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Bëor's House?

03-18-2004, 03:01 PM	#403
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Marach's house?

03-19-2004, 12:18 PM	#408
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	Bregolas. __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

03-19-2004, 12:25 PM	#409
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Right again. Firefoot - 1 Miriel - 2 Fourth question: What was the name of Brodda's wife? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-19-2004, 12:31 PM	#410
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	Oooh, this is fun. Aerin. Okay, I feel kinda guilty taking advantage of the fact we're both connected, so, I'll shut up awhile and let others answer. __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

03-19-2004, 12:44 PM	#411
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Yeah, it's a bit unfair. But at least you got yourself a nice big lead. Firefoot - 1 Miriel - 3 Fifth question: Who was the leader of those who went back over the Blue Mountains? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-19-2004, 01:19 PM	#412
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,126	Shoot, Miriel could eat us up with her lead, but I'll have fun giving her a run for her money Oi... Just a guess, I think it was Bereg? __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

03-19-2004, 01:24 PM	#413
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Bereg it was. Firefoot - 1 Miriel - 3 Lindolirian - 1 Sixth question: Where did the Haladin live when they first came over the mountains, and why did they move? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-19-2004, 01:30 PM	#414
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,126	First they lived in Thargelion, but they were too proud to live sheltered by the Elves in a land that was given to them out of charity. Something of the sorts... __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

03-19-2004, 01:32 PM	#415
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	The first part is right, and the second is close. Could you explain it a little bit more? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-20-2004, 05:00 AM	#416
Thorongil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Elvenpath Posts: 788	Didn't they go to Brethil after that? __________________ To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. ~Sun Tzu

03-20-2004, 05:32 AM	#417
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	They did, but that's not the question. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-20-2004, 06:24 AM	#418
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	While they were living in Thargelion there was an orc raid and when her father and brother died Haleth took control and when they were victorious Caranthir honored them and asked them to move farther north to have the friendship and protection of the Elves but Haleth and her people were too proud to be ruled so they went further west where other men had gone. I think that should answer the question.

03-20-2004, 07:15 AM	#419
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Very good. Firefoot - 2 Miriel - 3 Lindolirian - 1 Seventh question: How old was Bëor when he died? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-20-2004, 07:19 AM	#420
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	Hello again ... ;) 93. __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

03-20-2004, 07:22 AM	#421
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	You again! Yes, that's it. Firefoot - 2 Miriel - 4 Lindolirian - 1 Eighth question: How did Hador Lorindol die, and what did his nickname mean? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-20-2004, 07:34 AM	#422
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Now we can't have Miriel answering all the questions, can we? He was slain in the Dagor Bragollach at Eithel Sirion. His nickname meant "Goldenhead."

03-20-2004, 07:36 AM	#423
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Right-o... Firefoot - 3 Miriel - 4 Lindolirian - 1 This is turning out to be a duel. Ninth question: Where did Bëor's people dwell (after Estolad)? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-20-2004, 07:40 AM	#424
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	*grins* Thanks, Firefoot. I was trying hard to refrain from answering that one, but my strength of will was slowly beginning to falter. Anyway, I've decided I'm allowed to go for another one now... So, is this Dorthonion? Edit: Actually, you may be looking for Ladros...? When Boromir was appointed Lord of Ladros, those who had moved north gathered there ... so, yeah, Dorthonion or Ladros. __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear) Last edited by Miriel; 03-20-2004 at 07:46 AM.

03-20-2004, 08:42 AM	#425
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Ladros was what I was looking for. Firefoot - 3 Miriel - 5 Lindolirian - 1 Well, we have a winner: Miriel. But I will ask the last question anyway. Tenth and last question: Who were Beren's parents? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-20-2004, 09:01 AM	#426
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	Woohoo!! And, Barahir and Emeldir. Should I start a new thread, as this is at 11 pages? __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

03-20-2004, 09:30 AM	#427
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,696	Correct again, and you win at 6 points. That's probably a good idea. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

03-21-2004, 05:48 PM	#428
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,468	Thread closed Yes, Miriel, I'd be grateful if you would open a new thread. Please could you include some brief guidance on how the game works with your first post. Thanks. This thread is closed. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

03-23-2004, 12:19 PM	#429
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	The Topic Game II A continuation of The Topic Game, which was closed due to length. Basically, a topic is chosen, and ten questions on it are asked. All participants have their points added up, and after all of the questions whoever has the most points continues with a new topic. So ... we will begin with Elves. First Question: Two names are given for the King of Lorien that preceeded Amrath. What are they? __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

03-23-2004, 02:50 PM	#430
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Malgalad and Amdír.

03-23-2004, 03:10 PM	#431
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	Correct. Firefoot - 1 Name the Elf whose maiming before the elven host at Barad Eithel began the Nirnaeth Arnoediad. __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

03-23-2004, 03:12 PM	#432
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,126	Gelmir __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

03-23-2004, 03:15 PM	#433
Miriel Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 118	*blinks* That was quick. Correct. Firefoot - 1 Lindolirian - 1 #3: Name the captain of the Elves that guarded the outer entranceway of Gondolin. __________________ "The weight of this sad time we must obey, Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say." (Act V, Scene III - King Lear)

03-23-2004, 03:17 PM	#434
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,126	Even quicker... Elemmakil __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

03-23-2004, 03:17 PM	#435
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Edit: two seconds too late Elemmakil.