Riddling III - Page 34

***Valandil*** · 10-26-2008, 08:43 PM

Laketown?

Keith K · 10-26-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Valandil

Laketown?

Indeed.

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Long it lay between fire and wood.
Running on water, and laden with goods.

Lake-Town is located on Long Lake which is between Mirkwood, and (for a long while), a fire breathing dragon infested mountain. As a trading center it would be laden with goods, and was built over water, (the source of the River Running).

You deduced that quite well, Val old pal.

Keith K · 10-26-2008, 10:53 PM

Okay, this isn't one of my best, but it does appear in a notable position.

(drum roll, please)

Presenting Keith K's One Hundred Fiftieth original riddle:

How Deep Is My Valley?

Invaders from the valley red
kill the men and take the dead.

Many thanks to the folks at Entmoot for providing this outlet for some of my creative energy!

Gordis · 10-27-2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith K

How Deep Is My Valley?

Invaders from the valley red
kill the men and take the dead.

Carn Dum?

Keith K · 10-27-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gordis

Carn Dum?

Carn Dum it is! (Carn Dum = "red valley").

Methinks you know the bad guys a bit too well.

Keith K · 10-27-2008, 12:11 PM

Out it went once dues were paid.
The greatest ever call for aid.

Gordis · 10-27-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith K

Methinks you know the bad guys a bit too well.

Can't deny it.

So - another try.

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Out it went once dues were paid.
The greatest ever call for aid.

Melkor at Lammoth calling his balrogs after having paid Ungolianth?

Keith K · 10-27-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordis

Can't deny it.

So - another try.

Melkor at Lammoth calling his balrogs after having paid Ungolianth?

Right again!

Hmm, how am I going to stump you? Good guy riddles only?

Gordis · 10-27-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith K

Hmm, how am I going to stump you? Good guy riddles only?

Yea, something about Fea-brats, other Elves or hobbits will do it. Utterly boring for me.

Keith K · 10-29-2008, 01:54 PM

Arnor edged.
Gondor pledged.
Earned its weight
by Mordor Gate.

Midge · 10-29-2008, 08:01 PM

Is your last one Anduril?

Keith K · 10-29-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Midge

Is your last one Anduril?

An excellent guess, Anduril was present at the Black Gate for a battle, but it is not the correct answer. Anduril was not forged in Arnor, but rather was made in Beleriand, as Narsil. Also, the Kingdom of Arnor was no more when that sword was reforged.

At least, that is my best reckoning at the moment.

I do hope you will try again.

***Earniel*** · 10-30-2008, 05:13 AM

I'm thinking more along the lines of Pippin's barrow-sword. I particularly like that riddle, Keith, it's short but it really flows nicely.

Keith K · 10-30-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Eärniel

I'm thinking more along the lines of Pippin's barrow-sword. I particularly like that riddle, Keith, it's short but it really flows nicely.

Thank you for the compliment, Earniel. You are of course correct. The answer is Pippin's barrow sword, also called Troll's Bane.

It was edged (forged) in Arnor, and later pledged to the service of Gondor after Pippin acquired it. He then took it with him to the Battle of the Morannon where he slew a Hill-Troll captain with it.

Riddle On, Riddlers!

Keith K · 10-30-2008, 10:08 AM

Here's a riddle:

Twice titled Lord of the West.
Brought by fear to abandon the blessed.

The Dread Pirate Roberts · 10-30-2008, 12:41 PM

Manwë Súlimo?

Keith K · 10-30-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dread Pirate Roberts

Manwë Súlimo?

An excellent guess, TDPR. Manwe is indeed the one true Lord of the West. But he wasn't twice titled as such.

Thank you for your participation, and please guess again if you will.

Noble Elf Lord · 10-30-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith K

Riddle On, Riddlers!

You really should make this your siggy.

shesabrandybuck · 10-30-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Noble Elf Lord

You really should make this your siggy.

I agree, it really should be.
You would really think that I could solve these. Like, you passed some of your skill on to me or something. I'm always left clueless

Keith K · 10-30-2008, 03:53 PM

Okay, I will consider changing the sig gig. As for the other, the more you read, the more you know.

Riddle On!

10-26-2008, 08:43 PM	#661
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Laketown? __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

10-26-2008, 10:53 PM	#663
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Okay, this isn't one of my best, but it does appear in a notable position. (drum roll, please) Presenting Keith K's One Hundred Fiftieth original riddle: How Deep Is My Valley? Invaders from the valley red kill the men and take the dead. Many thanks to the folks at Entmoot for providing this outlet for some of my creative energy! Last edited by Keith K : 10-26-2008 at 10:57 PM.

10-29-2008, 01:54 PM	#670
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Arnor edged. Gondor pledged. Earned its weight by Mordor Gate. Last edited by Keith K : 10-30-2008 at 11:00 PM. Reason: changed "at Black Gate" to "by Mordor Gate" for poetic purposes.

10-29-2008, 08:01 PM	#671
Midge Faithful Gardener Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: I walk here and there, they say... Posts: 3,603	Is your last one Anduril? __________________ In God I trust, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Psalm 56:11 "Starbuck, what do you hear?" "Nothin' but the rain, sir!" "Then grab your gun and bring in the cat." Make sure to check out the C.S. Lewis forum. Game threads, movie and book discussions and more!

10-30-2008, 05:13 AM	#673
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	I'm thinking more along the lines of Pippin's barrow-sword. I particularly like that riddle, Keith, it's short but it really flows nicely. __________________ We are not things.

10-27-2008, 12:11 PM	#666
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Out it went once dues were paid. The greatest ever call for aid.

10-30-2008, 10:08 AM	#675
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Here's a riddle: Twice titled Lord of the West. Brought by fear to abandon the blessed. Last edited by Keith K : 10-30-2008 at 11:04 PM. Reason: changed "blessed" to "bless'd" then changed it back hahahahaha I'm mad! mad! mad! hahahahaha

10-30-2008, 12:41 PM	#676
The Dread Pirate Roberts Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 987	Manwë Súlimo? __________________ ~The DPR "Good work. Sleep well. I'll most likely kill you in the morning."

10-30-2008, 03:53 PM	#680
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Okay, I will consider changing the sig gig. As for the other, the more you read, the more you know. Riddle On!

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