Riddling IV

[Wilhelm]

While the solution is Gondoran in nature, you guys still have some thinking to do.

Thinking is done (I hope).

The 7 gates of Minas Tirith defend the white tree (if this is correct, I was partly right the first time).

The main gate and the the 7th gate face East (2)
The 2nd, 4th and 6th gate face Southeast, (3)
The 3rd and 5th gate face Northeast (2)
Gates 2 through 6 are laid out in a switchback configuration.

[Keith K]

Seven on watch over a sacred wood.
Two look East.
Three look Southeast.
Two look Northeast

Originally Posted by Wilhelm

Thinking is done (I hope).

The 7 gates of Minas Tirith defend the white tree (if this is correct, I was partly right the first time).

The main gate and the the 7th gate face East (2)
The 2nd, 4th and 6th gate face Southeast, (3)
The 3rd and 5th gate face Northeast (2)
Gates 2 through 6 are laid out in a switchback configuration.

Yes, you were part right the first time, and I was a bit unsure how to respond. I didn't want to give it away a bit at a time, so I settled on vagueness.

In any event, the Seven Gates of Gondor do defend the tree, and you are correct once more, (as usual). Great riddling!

[Wilhelm]

Hi Keith,

Yes, you were part right the first time, and I was a bit unsure how to respond. I didn't want to give it away a bit at a time, so I settled on vagueness.

Under the circumstances I heartily agree that vagueness was the only way to go.

Here's a pillar that can be found
Where heavens crown the earthly bound.

I do have a guess for this one but I have been quite greedy with the last several riddles and will leave this one to others (for a while at least).

[Wilhelm]

Here's a quick little riddle...

Lesser known of the three
Above a home to little people I should be

[Keith K]

I am not getting anywhere with Wil's riddle (outside of little chimneys), but I do have another one of my own to submit...

Thirteen times around the sun
After which youth is done.

Also, the Rock Riddle is yet unsolved:


Here's a pillar that can be found
Where heavens crown the earthly bound.

Now, where are the Riddlers of Entmoot? Come out! Come out! Riddling is fun and good for yer brain!

[EllethValatari]

I'm not ignoring this thread! I just look at it too late at night to be able to think of a logical answer...will guess tomorrow

[Midge]

Originally Posted by Wilhelm

Lesser known of the three
Above a home to little people I should be

"the three" sounds like the three elven rings. Gandalf had one of those and he hung around the hobbits quite a bit - possibly even above their homes. I'll guess the ring that Gandalf had - Narya?

Originally Posted by Keith K

Thirteen times around the sun
After which youth is done.

The tween years of the hobbits? From 20 to 33?

Here's a pillar that can be found
Where heavens crown the earthly bound.

I'm guessing that place between Lorien and Moria, where the crown of Durin can be seen in the pool? The spot is marked by a pillar, right? Let's see, was that called Mirrormere?

[Wilhelm]

"the three" sounds like the three elven rings. Gandalf had one of those and he hung around the hobbits quite a bit - possibly even above their homes. I'll guess the ring that Gandalf had - Narya?

A valiant attempt but, no. I think I'll give a hint. The little people I'm referring to are not hobbits.

[Keith K]

Hello Midge, and well met! Thank you, for answering my call!

Thirteen times around the sun
After which youth is done.

Originally Posted by Midge

The tween years of the hobbits? From 20 to 33?

Correct! Tweens it is!


Here's a pillar that can be found
Where heavens crown the earthly bound.

Originally Posted by Midge

I'm guessing that place between Lorien and Moria, where the crown of Durin can be seen in the pool? The spot is marked by a pillar, right? Let's see, was that called Mirrormere?

Yes, yes, and yes. The pillar is more formally known as Durin's Stone. It is told that a crown of stars may appear above the head of anyone looking in the water. It marks the spot where Durin first looked into the Mirrormere.

Well done, Midge! Thank you for participating!

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by Wilhelm

Here's a quick little riddle...

Lesser known of the three
Above a home to little people I should be

Wil, can you give us something to grab hold of with the "three"? Are they animal, mineral, or vegetable?

[Wilhelm]

Here's a pillar that can be found
Where heavens crown the earthly bound.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Midge View Post

I'm guessing that place between Lorien and Moria, where the crown of Durin can be seen in the pool? The spot is marked by a pillar, right? Let's see, was that called Mirrormere?

Yes, yes, and yes. The pillar is more formally known as Durin's Stone. It is told that a crown of stars may appear above the head of anyone looking in the water. It marks the spot where Durin first looked into the Mirrormere.

Wow. Was I wrong. I was thinking Meneltarma - the mountain in the centre of Numenor. I believe the translation of Meneltarma is "pillar of the heavens". It worked so well with your riddle. Well done Midge!

As far as a hint goes...

Lesser known of the three
Above a home to little people I should be

Yes I should, this is a tough one. I have already mentioned that the "little people" are not hobbits. I will also let you know that "the three" are geographical. If another clue is needed I can help identify the "home" but, I'll let it rest with the 2 clues that are out there. Let me know if you want the 3rd clue.

Good luck!

[Keith K]

In that case I will guess Fanuidhol, one of the Mountains of Moria. Cloudyhead, if you prefer.

[Wilhelm]

The 3rd clue is not required. Well done Mr. K!

Cloudyhead, Fanuidhol or even Bundushathûr is the answer I seek.

The Dwarven city of Khazad-dûm was built under 3 mountains. Silvertine, Redhorn and Cloudyhead. Cloudyhead we don't hear very much about. In contrast, Silvertine was the location of the Battle of the Peak and Redhorn was the Mountain/Pass that stopped the 9 walkers from going over the mountains.

It looks like we need more riddles!

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by Wilhelm

It looks like we need more riddles!

Okay.

Round I am.
My purpose to distort.
I bend the light, and stretch the truth.
A gift I am.
Left to make a beautiful point...



Good luck, riddlers!

[Earniel]

Hm, could that possibly be the mirror Bilbo left to cousin (?) Angelica?

[Wilhelm]

A quick guess...

The one ring

Round... it's a ring... check
Distort... Wearer perceives things differently.... check
Bend the light... Wearer becomes invisible.... check
Stretch the truth... long life and/or twists words... check
A gift... Smeagol's birthday present... check
Beautiful point... don't know... 5 out of 6 is pretty good.

[Keith K]

Round I am.
My purpose to distort.
I bend the light, and stretch the truth.
A gift I am.
Left to make a beautiful point...

Originally Posted by Wilhelm

A quick guess...

The one ring

Round... it's a ring... check
Distort... Wearer perceives things differently.... check
Bend the light... Wearer becomes invisible.... check
Stretch the truth... long life and/or twists words... check
A gift... Smeagol's birthday present... check
Beautiful point... don't know... 5 out of 6 is pretty good.

Yes, that is pretty good.

Except that our resident Ent expert Earniel, has done even better by guessing correctly. Angelica's mirror is the correct answer.

Jeeze, that didn't take long. Well done, Riddlers!

[Keith K]

First of five,
the beginning of the end.

Good luck, Riddlers!

[Midge]

I guess I could TRY posting one.

Late at night,
A quiet invite.
From a small height,
O'er drapes of white,
To the right,
A foaming might,
A shivery delight,
A beautiful sight;
A confusing plight.

A squishy bite,
An icky delight,
Makes eyes bright,
Makes fingers tight,
A treacherous fright!


I'm afraid I made it too easy, but I there were just SO many things that fit here.

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by Midge

I guess I could TRY posting one.

Late at night,
A quiet invite.
From a small height,
O'er drapes of white,
To the right,
A foaming might,
A shivery delight,
A beautiful sight;
A confusing plight.

A squishy bite,
An icky delight,
Makes eyes bright,
Makes fingers tight,
A treacherous fright!


I'm afraid I made it too easy, but I there were just SO many things that fit here.

These things recall to me a scene with Faramir, Frodo, Sam and Gollum present. It was under a moon near a fall, with Gollum fishing from a forbidden pool in Ithilien.