Riddling III

[Valandil]

Originally Posted by Keith K

Here's a riddle:

Twice titled Lord of the West.
Brought by fear to abandon the bless'd.

Ar-Pharazon?

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by Valandil

Ar-Pharazon?

Nope. I am not aware of that one being given that title even once. Still, it is a good opening guess. This one will soon be solved, I expect.

Thanks for trying, and please try again if you will.

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by shesabrandybuck

You would really think that... Like, you passed some of your skill on to me or something.

Know this. I am very proud of you, daughter. Very.

Also, your skills are your own, and they are increasing every day.

[Ilfirin]

Originally Posted by Keith K

Here's a riddle:

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

I remember one Numenorean King whose Quenya and Adunaic titles, both, literally meant 'Lord of the West'. Can't recollect either of his names though.

Ilfirin

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by Ilfirin

I remember one Numenorean King whose Quenya and Adunaic titles, both, literally meant 'Lord of the West'. Can't recollect either of his names though.

Ilfirin

I reckon that's close enough. This was the first Numenorian King to only take his name in the Anunaic, rejecting both Quenya and tradition.

The Adunaic form translates to Lord of the West, and was considered by many to be an ill-omen as that title was usually reserved for Manwe. Consequently, when he died the Quenya form of this kings name was entered into the scrolls, as there was fear to completely abandon honoring the Valar.

Does anyone know the names of this king?

[Gordis]

Does anyone know the names of this king?

Of course! One of my favorite Kings!

Ar-Adûnakhor was his name in Adunaic and Tar-Herunumen in Quenia.

I guess old Manwe was a tad miffed when he took such names.

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by Gordis

Of course! One of my favorite Kings!

Ar-Adûnakhor was his name in Adunaic and Tar-Herunumen in Quenia.

I guess old Manwe was a tad miffed when he took such names.

Yes. Ar-Adunakhor and Tar-Herunumen are the correct names, thank you.

[Keith K]

A new riddle:

Whose Tale is Here Told?

From the White to the Great
Long rule was his fate.
Passed by no other
since lost was his brother

[Noble Elf Lord]

Originally Posted by Keith K

A new riddle:

Whose Tale is Here Told?

From the White to the Great
Long rule was his fate.
Passed by no other
since lost was his brother

Does it annoy you English speakers that the persons' gender is revealed in the noun? Finland has only a "neutral" noun for persons.

As for the riddle... Elrond? Can't see how that fits the first line, though.

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by Noble Elf Lord

Does it annoy you English speakers that the persons' gender is revealed in the noun? Finland has only a "neutral" noun for persons.

You work with what you have, I reckon. Besides, would you have the riddles even harder? Well, not too much harder as there are very few women in Tolkiens world.

Originally Posted by Noble Elf Lord

As for the riddle... Elrond? Can't see how that fits the first line, though.

Well, he was for sure one of the Great, but the White part does present a problem, eh?

Thank you for guessing. It is not Elrond. Please try again.

[Noble Elf Lord]

Originally Posted by Keith K

A new riddle:

Whose Tale is Here Told?

From the White to the Great
Long rule was his fate.
Passed by no other
since lost was his brother

Gandalf! From the White Council to the Great, and he had a long struggle with Sauron (yeah not rule so what), he became the greatest of the Istari, and Saruman, his brother, was lost.

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by Noble Elf Lord

Gandalf! From the White Council to the Great, and he had a long struggle with Sauron (yeah not rule so what), he became the greatest of the Istari, and Saruman, his brother, was lost.

That is an interesting interpretation, NEL. However, it is not Gandalf.

Keep trying!

[Noble Elf Lord]

Yay! Ye made it your siggy!

Aragorn? Boromir was his "brother"...

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by Noble Elf Lord

Yay! Ye made it your siggy!

Well, it did seem appropriate considering that's what I do here.

It was time for a change, I suppose. And what better than my own quote? Thank you, for suggesting it.

Aragorn? Boromir was his "brother"...

Nope. Keep trying...

[The Dread Pirate Roberts]

Olwë?

[Keith K]

Originally Posted by The Dread Pirate Roberts

Olwë?

Hello there again, TDPR! Welcome back. I wish I could say otherwise, but Olwe is not the correct answer to this riddle.

Keep trying. For now, I think that there are enough clues in the riddle for y'all to figure it out.

[Keith K]

Guardians to those who know them not.
Lords of a realm that time has forgot.

[Keith K]

Here's a Halloween Riddle for y'all...

The most ancient hallowed ground
in all of Middle Earth be found
where ice cold stones ring you round
Here among the grassy hills
there are no trees or watery rills
where haunted spirits bring you chills...

[Valandil]

Originally Posted by Keith K

Guardians to those who know them not.
Lords of a realm that time has forgot.

Them'ud be whucha call them Rangers, I s'ppose!

[Valandil]

Originally Posted by Keith K

Here's a Halloween Riddle for y'all...

The most ancient hallowed ground
in all of Middle Earth be found
where ice cold stones ring you round
Here among the grassy hills
there are no trees or watery rills
where haunted spirits bring you chills...

(since Halloween is almost over here)

The Barrow Downs / Tyrn Gorthad

Ancient burial grounds of first age men who were ancestors of the Edain, now occupied by... *gasp* Barrow Wights!