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WarBringer · 12-15-2002, 04:17 PM

is it truth?

Susan Delgado · 12-15-2002, 04:19 PM

That's what I guessed, back on the other page.

dragoneyes · 12-15-2002, 04:28 PM

ok then, I'll make it really complicated with three riddles at once [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

little nany netticoat,
In a white petticoat,
The longer she stands,
The shorter she grows.

Susan Delgado · 12-15-2002, 04:30 PM

As I see before me next to my monitor (mixing old and new, I am), a candle [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

dragoneyes · 12-15-2002, 04:31 PM

Yeah, I made it an easy one [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Susan Delgado · 12-15-2002, 04:33 PM

[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
So what about mine?

You can see me, though you're blind
Light shines, but dispels no darkness
Touch me and I live,
But if you're touched, I die.

dragoneyes · 12-15-2002, 05:07 PM

No, I'm pretty clueless on that one. Truth is the best answer here on Aragorn's one, I'll have to go with that one too.

Aragorn_The_King · 12-15-2002, 05:44 PM

Nobodys guessed mine.

Susan Delgado · 12-15-2002, 05:49 PM

Yes we have. All of us have guessed "truth" [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Truth is not the answer to mine though.

Aragorn_The_King · 12-15-2002, 05:53 PM

I meant nobody guessed CORRECTLY

Susan Delgado · 12-15-2002, 05:55 PM

Well, you have to specify.

How close are we with truth?

the mortal elf · 12-15-2002, 07:52 PM

I am soooo sorry, you guys. My mom kicked me off for the last 2 or 3 days *gasp* I know this is way too late to even be payed any attention, but Diamond18 was right, it is music. Good job [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Diamond18 · 12-15-2002, 07:58 PM

Thanks. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I don't have time to write one right now, though, so you guys can continue with...whatever you were doing before the mortal elf posted the answer.

purplefluffychainsaw · 12-16-2002, 01:05 PM

I do have... somewhere a list of riddles I wrote one day after reading the hobbit for the 50th time
Hey, I wanted soemething new out of it. I'll go find them... [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

purplefluffychainsaw · 12-16-2002, 01:13 PM

Right...
1) Under the mountain, but under the hill,
Where I shall go is no mans will,
Searching for dragons, searching for treasure,
Searching for treasure that no one can measure,
Through the valleys, through the dale,
Will I be home in time for the sale?

2)Fell away from those who love him so,
But this is all that his friends know.
A golden wood, a lady fair,
With great tumbling locks of hair.

3)In secret passage ways,
This is where I spend my days,
Holding something precious to me,
Something precious that won’t let me be,
But when my precious is stolen,
I have to leave my dark den.

4)A single band of gold is me,
But I am more than you can see.

5)A gardener, not warrior,
A cook, no cautions took,
Follow master everywhere,
Try and harm him if you dare.

6)A ringbearer in the doom,
But will it be his soon?

7)In dark days I started a war,
A great all-seeing eye that none saw,
Keeping away is good for you,
Unless you own what no men do.

8)The white hand who sees all,
But will not answer anther’s call,
A traitor in his hall of stone,
Soon will have to leave his home.

9)The dark lords, nine black kings,
Were so foolish, took the rings,
Now must follow masters order,
Bring the one ring back to Mordor.

10)Light of foot, runs so swift,
Was given a bow as a gift,
Has blond hair and green eyes,
Gives his foes a big surprise.

11)A lonely ranger in the last homely house,
In the cracks of Moria his fears must douse,
A king of all though all is not seen,
Wants the Evenstar to be his queen.

12)Came to the council for advise on Isildur’s bane,
Before this adventures over his fears will wane,
Through the trees they heard his horn,
Before they could help his life was shorn.

13)Two good friends, two best mates,
Will not enter the black gates,
They are captured by an Orc,
And after them three hunters sought.

14)Swift as the wind,
White as the snow,
Carries his master,
Look at him go!

Ps, 13 is two people

[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Susan Delgado · 12-16-2002, 01:31 PM

Normally we only give one or two at a time, chainsaw. This gives other people a chance to post riddles too. [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img]

Incidentally, your answers are:

1. Bilbo
2. Gimli
3. Gollum
4. The Ring
5. Sam
6. Frodo
7. Sauron
8. Saruman
9. The Nazgul
10. Legolas
11. Aragorn
12. Boromir
13. Merry and Pippin
14. Shadowfax

[ December 16, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

Tigerlily Gamgee · 12-17-2002, 05:07 PM

This one hasn't been answered has it?

Quote:

You can see me, though you're blind
Light shines, but dispels no darkness
Touch me and I live,
But if you're touched, I die

My riddling skills are a little rusty... it's been a while, Susan.
Anybody got any guesses? My mind is a big ol' blank [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]

Aragorn_The_King · 12-17-2002, 07:05 PM

Thats tuff-
light
imagination
truth
goodnes?????????

Nobody got mine yet-- I'll just tel you it's light

Susan Delgado · 12-17-2002, 07:25 PM

It's not an abstract concept; it's a physical thing

[ December 17, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

Aragorn_The_King · 12-17-2002, 08:04 PM

Geeze--
an eye
lidless eye
eye lid?????

Susan Delgado · 12-17-2002, 08:32 PM

No, but that's closer. What's metaphorically behind the eye?

[ December 17, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

Aragorn_The_King · 12-17-2002, 09:54 PM

iris
pupil?????
This is so hard

Gandalf_theGrey · 12-17-2002, 10:28 PM

Hullo Susan,

My answer to the riddle is "brain."

~~ Gandalf the Grey

Susan Delgado · 12-17-2002, 10:48 PM

It's not a body part, it's something that happens to you. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ December 17, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

Gandalf_theGrey · 12-17-2002, 10:52 PM

Metaphorically, I would say "dream."

Susan Delgado · 12-17-2002, 10:54 PM

ding ding ding [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Gandalf_theGrey · 12-17-2002, 11:29 PM

Here is an original riddle of my own devising, newly writ:

Earth catches my shadow as I pass borne aloft, with my twin on the other side.
Or, Fire may hollow me, if a hollow is made in the Earth before.
Water, should it fill me, can be carried within, but then I carry not my true sound.
Air borrowed from the silent voice of another gives voice to me.

~~ Gandalf the Grey

[ December 18, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]

Nuranar · 12-18-2002, 12:00 AM

Gandalf the Grey, is it a tree?

Many thanks for a most fascinating riddle!

Gandalf_theGrey · 12-18-2002, 12:35 AM

Hail Nuranar,

Well met! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

While I commend you on an answer both creative and poetic, tree is not the answer I seek, nor even close.

The answer can be formed either from the substance of a creature living or dead, or from a substance that never drew breath.

* bows *

Gandalf the Grey

Susan Delgado · 12-18-2002, 12:42 AM

Your very clue is a riddle, Gandalf [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
I must think on it more.

Garen LiLorian · 12-18-2002, 02:22 AM

a windchime, perhaps?
Very interesting riddle, Gandalf.

Susan Delgado · 12-18-2002, 02:28 AM

Or some sort of musical instrument anyway?
It must have something to do with the Elements.

purplefluffychainsaw · 12-18-2002, 05:30 AM

Quote:

You can see me, though you're blind
Light shines, but dispels no darkness
Touch me and I live,
But if you're touched, I die

Is it sight???

Gandalf_theGrey · 12-18-2002, 08:56 AM

Why thank you kindly, Susan Delgado. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

* bows a friendly bow *

The four elements are not, taken together as a theme, any sort of a clue. I like writing poetry, and in that vein my mind simply wanted to associate how the object of my riddle could apply to each of the four elements. Instrumental, indeed! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Hail Garen LiLorian:

Well met. I've seen you here or there around the Downs, and admire what I've seen. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Thank you for "chiming" in with your answer, however, the answer is not a windchime. But here is where you are right ... you are "winding" your way ever closer.

Gandalf the Grey

Aragorn_The_King · 12-18-2002, 11:34 AM

A clock?-- Owise one
*bows*

Aragorn_The_King · 12-18-2002, 12:39 PM

Gandalf, where are you! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]

Gandalf_theGrey · 12-18-2002, 03:03 PM

My dear Aragorn_the_King:

* bows *

Not a clock. For as everyone in this Third Age of Middle Earth knows, the only sound a clock makes is ticking, though indeed it "tells" the time.

The object in my riddle can produce sound when someone uses it in the normally accepted manner, and properly for that purpose.

As for where I am ... don't I always come and go at unexpected times? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Gandalf the Grey

[ December 18, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]

Nuranar · 12-18-2002, 03:07 PM

A woodwind instrument?

Grasping at straws while I ponder it more. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Nuranar · 12-18-2002, 03:09 PM

Gandalf, I've got you!

A horn!

That was wonderful!!!

WHOOP!

Gandalf_theGrey · 12-18-2002, 03:54 PM

Congratulations, Nuranar!

Right you are, it's a horn. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

* bows *

Gandalf the Grey

12-15-2002, 04:17 PM	#41
WarBringer Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wandering The North Posts: 184	is it truth? __________________ Fortune Favors the Bold...

12-15-2002, 04:19 PM	#42
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	That's what I guessed, back on the other page. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-15-2002, 04:28 PM	#43
dragoneyes Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Completely lost track, sorry! Posts: 733	ok then, I'll make it really complicated with three riddles at once [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] little nany netticoat, In a white petticoat, The longer she stands, The shorter she grows. __________________ "We might succeed in roasting Pippin alive inside." - Frodo.

12-15-2002, 04:30 PM	#44
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	As I see before me next to my monitor (mixing old and new, I am), a candle [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-15-2002, 04:31 PM	#45
dragoneyes Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Completely lost track, sorry! Posts: 733	Yeah, I made it an easy one [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ "We might succeed in roasting Pippin alive inside." - Frodo.

12-15-2002, 04:33 PM	#46
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] So what about mine? You can see me, though you're blind Light shines, but dispels no darkness Touch me and I live, But if you're touched, I die. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-15-2002, 05:07 PM	#47
dragoneyes Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Completely lost track, sorry! Posts: 733	No, I'm pretty clueless on that one. Truth is the best answer here on Aragorn's one, I'll have to go with that one too. __________________ "We might succeed in roasting Pippin alive inside." - Frodo.

12-15-2002, 05:44 PM	#48
Aragorn_The_King Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inside the LOTR book Posts: 34	Nobodys guessed mine. __________________ If you study into a field, there are worlds of information waiting to be found.

12-15-2002, 05:49 PM	#49
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Yes we have. All of us have guessed "truth" [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] Truth is not the answer to mine though. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-15-2002, 05:53 PM	#50
Aragorn_The_King Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inside the LOTR book Posts: 34	I meant nobody guessed CORRECTLY __________________ If you study into a field, there are worlds of information waiting to be found.

12-15-2002, 05:55 PM	#51
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Well, you have to specify. How close are we with truth? __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-15-2002, 07:52 PM	#52
the mortal elf Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Posts: 201	I am soooo sorry, you guys. My mom kicked me off for the last 2 or 3 days gasp I know this is way too late to even be payed any attention, but Diamond18 was right, it is music. Good job [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ My imaginary friend says you have problems.

12-15-2002, 07:58 PM	#53
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Thanks. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I don't have time to write one right now, though, so you guys can continue with...whatever you were doing before the mortal elf posted the answer. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

12-16-2002, 01:05 PM	#54
purplefluffychainsaw Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a very cold place.... Posts: 162	I do have... somewhere a list of riddles I wrote one day after reading the hobbit for the 50th time Hey, I wanted soemething new out of it. I'll go find them... [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ Love, Drugs and Fairy Boys ~ SAM

12-16-2002, 01:13 PM	#55
purplefluffychainsaw Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a very cold place.... Posts: 162	Right... 1) Under the mountain, but under the hill, Where I shall go is no mans will, Searching for dragons, searching for treasure, Searching for treasure that no one can measure, Through the valleys, through the dale, Will I be home in time for the sale? 2)Fell away from those who love him so, But this is all that his friends know. A golden wood, a lady fair, With great tumbling locks of hair. 3)In secret passage ways, This is where I spend my days, Holding something precious to me, Something precious that won’t let me be, But when my precious is stolen, I have to leave my dark den. 4)A single band of gold is me, But I am more than you can see. 5)A gardener, not warrior, A cook, no cautions took, Follow master everywhere, Try and harm him if you dare. 6)A ringbearer in the doom, But will it be his soon? 7)In dark days I started a war, A great all-seeing eye that none saw, Keeping away is good for you, Unless you own what no men do. 8)The white hand who sees all, But will not answer anther’s call, A traitor in his hall of stone, Soon will have to leave his home. 9)The dark lords, nine black kings, Were so foolish, took the rings, Now must follow masters order, Bring the one ring back to Mordor. 10)Light of foot, runs so swift, Was given a bow as a gift, Has blond hair and green eyes, Gives his foes a big surprise. 11)A lonely ranger in the last homely house, In the cracks of Moria his fears must douse, A king of all though all is not seen, Wants the Evenstar to be his queen. 12)Came to the council for advise on Isildur’s bane, Before this adventures over his fears will wane, Through the trees they heard his horn, Before they could help his life was shorn. 13)Two good friends, two best mates, Will not enter the black gates, They are captured by an Orc, And after them three hunters sought. 14)Swift as the wind, White as the snow, Carries his master, Look at him go! Ps, 13 is two people [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Love, Drugs and Fairy Boys ~ SAM

12-16-2002, 01:31 PM	#56
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Normally we only give one or two at a time, chainsaw. This gives other people a chance to post riddles too. [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] Incidentally, your answers are: 1. Bilbo 2. Gimli 3. Gollum 4. The Ring 5. Sam 6. Frodo 7. Sauron 8. Saruman 9. The Nazgul 10. Legolas 11. Aragorn 12. Boromir 13. Merry and Pippin 14. Shadowfax [ December 16, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-17-2002, 07:05 PM	#58
Aragorn_The_King Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inside the LOTR book Posts: 34	Thats tuff- light imagination truth goodnes????????? Nobody got mine yet-- I'll just tel you it's light __________________ If you study into a field, there are worlds of information waiting to be found.

12-17-2002, 07:25 PM	#59
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	It's not an abstract concept; it's a physical thing [ December 17, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-17-2002, 08:04 PM	#60
Aragorn_The_King Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inside the LOTR book Posts: 34	Geeze-- an eye lidless eye eye lid????? __________________ If you study into a field, there are worlds of information waiting to be found.

12-17-2002, 08:32 PM	#61
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	No, but that's closer. What's metaphorically behind the eye? [ December 17, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-17-2002, 09:54 PM	#62
Aragorn_The_King Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inside the LOTR book Posts: 34	iris pupil????? This is so hard __________________ If you study into a field, there are worlds of information waiting to be found.

12-17-2002, 10:28 PM	#63
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Hullo Susan, My answer to the riddle is "brain." ~~ Gandalf the Grey

12-17-2002, 10:48 PM	#64
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	It's not a body part, it's something that happens to you. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ December 17, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-17-2002, 10:52 PM	#65
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Metaphorically, I would say "dream."

12-17-2002, 10:54 PM	#66
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	ding ding ding [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-17-2002, 11:29 PM	#67
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Here is an original riddle of my own devising, newly writ: Earth catches my shadow as I pass borne aloft, with my twin on the other side. Or, Fire may hollow me, if a hollow is made in the Earth before. Water, should it fill me, can be carried within, but then I carry not my true sound. Air borrowed from the silent voice of another gives voice to me. ~~ Gandalf the Grey [ December 18, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]

12-18-2002, 12:00 AM	#68
Nuranar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: STILL a drought Posts: 529	Gandalf the Grey, is it a tree? Many thanks for a most fascinating riddle! __________________ I admit it is better fun to punt than be punted, and that a desire to have all the fun is nine-tenths of the law of chivalry. Lord Peter Wimsey

12-18-2002, 12:35 AM	#69
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Hail Nuranar, Well met! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] While I commend you on an answer both creative and poetic, tree is not the answer I seek, nor even close. The answer can be formed either from the substance of a creature living or dead, or from a substance that never drew breath. * bows * Gandalf the Grey

12-18-2002, 12:42 AM	#70
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Your very clue is a riddle, Gandalf [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I must think on it more. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-18-2002, 02:22 AM	#71
Garen LiLorian Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The frigid white wilderness of the Midwest Posts: 235	a windchime, perhaps? Very interesting riddle, Gandalf. __________________ This is my quest, to follow that star; no matter how hopeless, no matter how far. To fight for the right, without question or pause. To be willing to march into Hell for a Heavenly cause! -Man of La Mancha

12-18-2002, 02:28 AM	#72
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Or some sort of musical instrument anyway? It must have something to do with the Elements. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

12-18-2002, 08:56 AM	#74
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Why thank you kindly, Susan Delgado. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] * bows a friendly bow * The four elements are not, taken together as a theme, any sort of a clue. I like writing poetry, and in that vein my mind simply wanted to associate how the object of my riddle could apply to each of the four elements. Instrumental, indeed! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Hail Garen LiLorian: Well met. I've seen you here or there around the Downs, and admire what I've seen. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Thank you for "chiming" in with your answer, however, the answer is not a windchime. But here is where you are right ... you are "winding" your way ever closer. Gandalf the Grey

12-18-2002, 11:34 AM	#75
Aragorn_The_King Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inside the LOTR book Posts: 34	A clock?-- Owise one bows __________________ If you study into a field, there are worlds of information waiting to be found.

12-18-2002, 12:39 PM	#76
Aragorn_The_King Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inside the LOTR book Posts: 34	Gandalf, where are you! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] __________________ If you study into a field, there are worlds of information waiting to be found.

12-18-2002, 03:03 PM	#77
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	My dear Aragorn_the_King: * bows * Not a clock. For as everyone in this Third Age of Middle Earth knows, the only sound a clock makes is ticking, though indeed it "tells" the time. The object in my riddle can produce sound when someone uses it in the normally accepted manner, and properly for that purpose. As for where I am ... don't I always come and go at unexpected times? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Gandalf the Grey [ December 18, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]