Riddling continued - Page 16

Keith K · 09-04-2003, 05:22 PM

Another riddle for y'all....

Small and slimy, thin and wary,
as dark as darkness and just as scary.
Pale eyes glowing in the night,
afraid to seek the morning light.
Often speaking, no one hearing.
Always alone, no one caring.

Also, here is a reposting of the previous riddle:

Who are we?

A remnant of an ancient race
We are said to be.
Folk call us strange and befriend us not,
Yet aid we give to thee.
For in our far-off land that lies
beyond the mighty bay,
We feed and shelter those poor souls
Whose paths have gone astray.
We run with bones upon our feet,
On lands with little sod.
Our wheel-less carts go to and fro
Where strangers seldom trod.

***Earniel*** · 09-05-2003, 03:38 AM

I'd say the first one is about Gollum but it sounds too obvious an answer.

The second one refers to the Lossoth, the snowpeople from the north that helped Arvedui?

Keith K · 09-05-2003, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eärniel
I'd say the first one is about Gollum but it sounds too obvious an answer.

The second one refers to the Lossoth, the snowpeople from the north that helped Arvedui?

Earniel is right on both counts. Good job Earniel! Stay tuned for more riddles coming as soon as I can create them.

Keith K · 09-09-2003, 01:36 PM

Keith K's latest riddle:

Beneath a helm of secrecy dwelt a face without hope.
It’s clear gray eyes and keen glance in search of death.
Young and faithful, a heart beyond fear.
Where will wants not, a way opens.
So under cloak a burden borne.
Riding through darkness, speaking to no one.

***Earniel*** · 09-09-2003, 04:40 PM

Dernhelm aka Éowyn perhaps?

Keith K · 09-09-2003, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eärniel
Dernhelm aka Éowyn perhaps?

Right on Earniel!! You have guessed correctly again. I will compose a harder riddle for you next time.

Elf Girl · 09-09-2003, 08:11 PM

Here's a pretty bad one by me:

On an empty shell of life falls a tear,
Of one whose son, soon all will fear.
Abandoned form, lies still and weak,
The darkened mind must healing seek.

***azalea*** · 09-09-2003, 10:17 PM

Miriel?

Keith K · 09-09-2003, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by azalea
Miriel?

Yes, what azalea said....Miriel?

Welcome back Elf Girl. I hope all is well with you.

Keith K · 09-09-2003, 10:32 PM

A new riddle...

Three times this burden I bore.
Isengard---Moria---Mordor.

(you must name the bearer and the burden to solve the riddle)

***Earniel*** · 09-10-2003, 05:27 AM

Thanks Keith K, I suppose I have had much practise with the very cryptic riddles from the first riddling thread.

The answer to your riddle this time is: Gwaihir is the bearer and Gandalf is the burden.

Keith K · 09-10-2003, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eärniel
Thanks Keith K, I suppose I have had much practise with the very cryptic riddles from the first riddling thread.

The answer to your riddle this time is: Gwaihir is the bearer and Gandalf is the burden.

Well Earniel, you are right again. Good job guessing. I will have to raise the difficulty level somewhat more it seems.

Keith K · 09-10-2003, 04:06 PM

Another Keith K riddle:

The dwarves would walk the wide world over
Meeting folk of many kinds.
They crafted iron, silver, and gold
And proudly spoke their minds.
Yet there was a secret that they held close;
No other race could discover.
For they used it only among themselves
And kept it from all others.

Keith K · 09-10-2003, 04:48 PM

an easy riddle for y'all:

My time began with Sauron's end.

Elf Girl · 09-10-2003, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by azalea
Miriel?

Yuppers. Will try to make harder one after I get some sleep and a nice soak.

Keith K, is your dwarf one their secret language?

***azalea*** · 09-10-2003, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elf Girl
Yuppers. Will try to make harder one after I get some sleep and a nice soak.

It was hard! I had to mull for several minutes before guessing!
I feel so smart now, for actually getting it right.

Keith K · 09-10-2003, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elf Girl
Keith K, is your dwarf one their secret language?

Yes Elf Girl, the Dwarf Language is the answer I was seeking. Good guess!

Keith K · 09-11-2003, 11:23 PM

Here's a riddle:

Out from the mountains’ foot I ran.
Ten leagues around, then back again.

Here's a clue: Of animal, mineral, or vegetable, I am mineral.

Keith K · 09-14-2003, 09:51 PM

Who am I?
I’m bold and I'm brave, unafraid of death.
I saved a poor hobbit from the black breath.
I fooled Mordor’s servants into shredding some beds,
And I’m the best darn waiter a table did spread!

***Earniel*** · 09-15-2003, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Keith K
My time began with Sauron's end.

The Fourth age?

09-04-2003, 05:22 PM	#301
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Another riddle for y'all.... Small and slimy, thin and wary, as dark as darkness and just as scary. Pale eyes glowing in the night, afraid to seek the morning light. Often speaking, no one hearing. Always alone, no one caring. Also, here is a reposting of the previous riddle: Who are we? A remnant of an ancient race We are said to be. Folk call us strange and befriend us not, Yet aid we give to thee. For in our far-off land that lies beyond the mighty bay, We feed and shelter those poor souls Whose paths have gone astray. We run with bones upon our feet, On lands with little sod. Our wheel-less carts go to and fro Where strangers seldom trod. Last edited by Keith K : 09-04-2003 at 05:26 PM.

09-05-2003, 03:38 AM	#302
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	I'd say the first one is about Gollum but it sounds too obvious an answer. The second one refers to the Lossoth, the snowpeople from the north that helped Arvedui? __________________ We are not things.

09-09-2003, 01:36 PM	#304
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Keith K's latest riddle: Beneath a helm of secrecy dwelt a face without hope. It’s clear gray eyes and keen glance in search of death. Young and faithful, a heart beyond fear. Where will wants not, a way opens. So under cloak a burden borne. Riding through darkness, speaking to no one. Last edited by Keith K : 09-09-2003 at 01:38 PM.

09-09-2003, 04:40 PM	#305
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Dernhelm aka Éowyn perhaps? __________________ We are not things.

09-09-2003, 08:11 PM	#307
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	Here's a pretty bad one by me: On an empty shell of life falls a tear, Of one whose son, soon all will fear. Abandoned form, lies still and weak, The darkened mind must healing seek. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

09-09-2003, 10:17 PM	#308
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	Miriel?

09-09-2003, 10:32 PM	#310
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	A new riddle... Three times this burden I bore. Isengard---Moria---Mordor. (you must name the bearer and the burden to solve the riddle)

09-10-2003, 05:27 AM	#311
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Thanks Keith K, I suppose I have had much practise with the very cryptic riddles from the first riddling thread. The answer to your riddle this time is: Gwaihir is the bearer and Gandalf is the burden. __________________ We are not things.

09-10-2003, 04:06 PM	#313
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Another Keith K riddle: The dwarves would walk the wide world over Meeting folk of many kinds. They crafted iron, silver, and gold And proudly spoke their minds. Yet there was a secret that they held close; No other race could discover. For they used it only among themselves And kept it from all others. Last edited by Keith K : 09-14-2003 at 10:02 PM.

09-10-2003, 04:48 PM	#314
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	an easy riddle for y'all: My time began with Sauron's end. Last edited by Keith K : 09-14-2003 at 09:55 PM.

09-11-2003, 11:23 PM	#318
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Here's a riddle: Out from the mountains’ foot I ran. Ten leagues around, then back again. Here's a clue: Of animal, mineral, or vegetable, I am mineral. Last edited by Keith K : 09-14-2003 at 09:57 PM.

09-14-2003, 09:51 PM	#319
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Who am I? I’m bold and I'm brave, unafraid of death. I saved a poor hobbit from the black breath. I fooled Mordor’s servants into shredding some beds, And I’m the best darn waiter a table did spread! Last edited by Keith K : 09-14-2003 at 10:00 PM.

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