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Topic: Riddles in the Dark

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Witchking of Angmar - Rank 10
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RIDDLES IN THE DARK


Welcome members to the first edition of the "Riddles in the Dark" thread. The basic idea of the thread is a riddle-based trivia thread. And because it is very similar to trivia the rules are also the same: Just as in trivia we will have different topics. At the end of the time period, the thread will be closed and a new one opened, with a new topic.


Here's how it works:
1. You take a stab at the current riddle.
2. If your guess is correct, you get to post the next riddle.
3. If your guess is wrong, the riddle stands.
4. If you do not wish to post a riddle after a correct answer, you may yield the floor to whoever wants it.


Rules
*All questions MUST pertain to the set topic.
*Wait for the riddle asker to confirm your guess, even if you are sure it's right, before posting the next question.
*All forum rules apply
*Any of the above rules broken will result in penalty which can be found in the FAQ.
*Have fun!
*Only if a new riddle is not introduced within two days after the previous was answered correctly can someone else post a new riddle.
*And a last rule, please keep the riddles clear and simple. Try to avoid any very old or complicated words as not all members have the same level in English. And also try to make sure that the words in the riddle only apply for one answer, as there are cases were certain things are valid for more then one place or character in Middle-earth.
*It would be nicer if the lines of the riddle would rhyme, but this is not compulsory. First topic: Dwarves (Dwarves as a people, individual Dwarves, habits of Dwarves, history of Dwarves, establishments of Dwarves, etc.) I would normally leave an open floor at the beginning of the thread, but only to get you started I will ask first. He is a father of his folk And his power is great indeed In Arda again he'll walk And his people he will lead Six times he left the world And Six times returned His story is not yet fully told But it is approaching its end.



-- Edited by The One at 13:05, 2006-07-18

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I believe thats Durin.


He was one of the first fathers of the dwarfs and their leader. He died and was reincarnated six times. Not too sure about the last two lines but I'm pretty sure the answer is Durin. 



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Totally correct
the story is not yet fully told refers to Durin VII that lived in Khazad-Dum in the early centuries of the Fourth Age.
but its approaching its end means that he was the last time he would return
in the lotr appendix he appears as Durin VII and Last

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I hope this will make sense:


King of my kin,
Eldest of three,
A hill I ruled in,
Until my home I had to flee.


Here's a sort of clue:  AZOG



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Thror?

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Correct Glorfindel.

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Hmm well not too good at this, especially with such a narrow topic (Tm - I suggest making this less formal and the topics broader).



Son harmed beyond repair,
taken by a stranger beware,
led them to my only lair,
Then they appeared to be fair.



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It could be Mīm.

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Well done Eowyn, i thought it was a difficult one.

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Well, it actually was, but it gets a little bit easier if you just think logical. Who's son died and he invited the 'murderers' to his only home?


I'm not really good at writing poems, but I'll try...


He is a friend of Elves,


In Aglarond he delves,


A lady's curl to keep,


He lives in Helm's Deep.


 



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Nice to see that the thread is going well.
About the possbile topics, I personally see no real point in that
there were many Dwarves in ME, and many things realted to them.
for example you could make riddles about mithril or stuff as they had a lot to do with the life of dwarves

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Eowyn - that is hard. I will however try and piece it together.


Must be connected to Dwarves and is a friend of Elves - Gimli do you mean? He lived in the glittering caves in the fourth age I beleive and is a friend of Elves.



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You're right! This was an easy one, but I did my best!

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open floor.

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Try and guess this one then.


I come from under,
The lonely one
I have travelled far,
But I cannot run.

I face the wrong way,
Some folk would say
But a quest I lead,
Just before May


I know a secret,
Which I willingly tell
I am a thing,
You would never sell.



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Thror's map

-- Edited by The Might at 12:49, 2006-06-22

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This looks quite good TM. May I suggest one change? Instead of having a new subject every week like the trivia, why don't we just keep a subject going until it clearly has nothing more to offer? Otherwise your soon going to run out of subjects as they have to be very broad.

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hmm...dunno what to say...
now indeed...perhaps no topic at all would be easier for the riddle makers, but harder to answer as you have no clues at all...I dunno
must see how the thread developes

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anyway, just wanted to say I'll be away for the next 2 weeks, so perhaps one of the Maia could take over the thread...perhaps Lady Ungoliant as she was the one to allow this thread in the first place, or perhaps, Lord Eonwe if he had enough time...I dunno
anyway, I have decided not to make any modifications in the rules for now, and I will be eager to see how the thread works this way
If another idea proves better, I will change the rules upon returning

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I don't think anyone needs to take over the thread. There is no GM and the Maiar/Valar will moderate whether or not its there specifc job or not.


(BTW TM, I think its just 'Ungoliant', not 'lady Ungoliant'...)



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umm...I think that is for the moderation team to decide glorfindel
and, personally, I believe I am allowed to use the term "Lady" before Ungoliant, as she also is part of the moderation team.

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TM is right. Sorry for the late responce.

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I do believe TM is on vacation so I recommend an open floor.



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well, how bout a simple two liner to get things kicking again


awakened from my fiery sleep


the fall of dwarves who delve to deep


 


 


nice and easy



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Balrog of Moria?

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quite blatantly mos, your shot

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I came from the ever-cold,
To settle in a dwarf stronghold,


As I came I burnt and maimed,
To settle on a bed of Gold.



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Is this poem about Anglachel?

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That sounds like Smaug.

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I'd haveta agree w/ Bauglir....I'd guess Smaug the Golden...smaug the worm...

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Sorry for being so late. Yes its Smaug.

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Here's the next riddle then:


Rich in many precious jewels,
A place just right for dwarvish tools
Behind a fortress this place delves,
Discovered by a friend of elves.



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This has to be Glittering Caves of Aglarond!

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It certainly is the Glittering Caves Eowyn.
Your turn.

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Okay, here it is:


I am silvery white,


though in the dark you find me,


I am as a feather light,


and nothing can harm me!


 


So guess: What am I?



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I am going to say Mithril.

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ANd I say: You're completely right!

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Ummm...just wanting to say I am really happy to see you all doing such a good job with the riddles, it is good to see this

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Open floor.

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ok...I think I'll ask next.

I am like a globe with a thousand faces
And my light shines in many ways
I am a thing wanted by many races
And I am like a star under the suns' rays




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