Riddling III - Page 7

***Valandil*** · 03-15-2005, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith K

Here it is again, now on its 4th page:

Pure and white.
Without stain or blight.
Soaring with pride
at a great height.

Is it Elwing when she was transformed into a birdie by Ulmo?

I dunno... in some ways this one is kind of hard because it's so vague. It COULD be LOTS of things...

Can you summarize again what things have been wrongly guessed and what hints you've given on it?

Keith K · 03-15-2005, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Valandil

Is it Elwing when she was transformed into a birdie by Ulmo?

I dunno... in some ways this one is kind of hard because it's so vague. It COULD be LOTS of things...

Can you summarize again what things have been wrongly guessed and what hints you've given on it?

It is not Elwing.

So far it has been determined that the solution is NOT a mountain, nor is it a tower or city of any kind although it has a relationship with towers to a certain extent. Also, it is not the moon, Earendil's star/ship, nor any other heavenly body. It is not Gandalf in the moments after his rebirth (which was a good guess even though incorrect).

Also, I would differ with you on your complaint that it is vague. I find it to to have an exquisite balance between saying too much and not saying enough. You guys are simply having trouble with it and that gives me a satisfaction bordering on outright glee!

The answer is not something that is totally obscure. All serious students of M.E. history are well aware of it.

Finally, I would like to hear some examples of the "lots of things" it could be. If you start guessing some of those perhaps you will hit on the answer. Then again, you may discover that there are not as many possibilities as you had first supposed!

P.S. If you want to see the picture I have in my mind concerning all this here it is.....

Keith K's white riddle =

All the riddlers in the riddling thread =

***Valandil*** · 03-15-2005, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith K

... You guys are simply having trouble with it and that gives me a satisfaction bordering on outright glee!

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Yeah - I think it's this satisfaction you receive from this that is so frustrating!

Having been at the other end of it though (but not as often as you), I know why you feel so good though. It's a lot of work to make a good riddle, and the solving is usually easier.

Maybe not this time though.

"Robin... to the Batcave! The Riddler has left us a fine one THIS time!"

"Holy Valar Batman! Does it have to do with Elbereth Githoniel?"

"Calm down... old chum. Let's see what the Batcomputer says..."

Keith K · 03-15-2005, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Valandil

Does it have to do with Elbereth Githoniel?"

no. Here is a new clue:
It is a 3rd Age riddle. It is a LOTR riddle. No need to consider any other of Tolkien's works.

Last Child of Ungoliant · 03-15-2005, 11:46 AM

galadriel?

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 03-15-2005, 12:37 PM

Pure and white.
Without stain or blight.
Soaring with pride
at a great height.

Sounds like some type of banner or emblem maybe.

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 03-15-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Last Child of Ungoliant

any takers?

Quote:

Tall and dark
i stand alone
belching fume
this ain't ring's home

Thangorodrim?

Keith K · 03-15-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Last Child of Ungoliant

galadriel?

nope, not Ms. G

Last Child of Ungoliant · 03-15-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sister Golden Hair

Thangorodrim?

nope, u r thinking too hard

Beren3000 · 03-15-2005, 03:28 PM

Keith K,
I don't know if this has been guessed before, but could the answer to your infamous "white" riddle be the White Tree of Gondor?

Telcontar_Dunedain · 03-15-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Last Child of Ungoliant

Tall and dark
i stand alone
belching fume
this ain't ring's home

Barad-Dûr?

Last Child of Ungoliant · 03-15-2005, 04:14 PM

close

Keith K · 03-15-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beren3000

Keith K,
I don't know if this has been guessed before, but could the answer to your infamous "white" riddle be the White Tree of Gondor?

It is not the white tree.

Keith K · 03-15-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sister Golden Hair

Pure and white.
Without stain or blight.
Soaring with pride
at a great height.

Sounds like some type of banner or emblem maybe.

It does? Howso?

Last Child of Ungoliant · 03-15-2005, 05:24 PM

is yours eowyn, keith?

band of gold
not one but seven
brought it's wearer
a golden heaven

dis-bearded lady
and males too
delvers of earth
and builders too

easy i know, but what race am i?

Keith K · 03-15-2005, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Last Child of Ungoliant

is yours eowyn, keith?

It is not the White Lady of Rohan.

Keith K · 03-15-2005, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last Child of Ungoliant

Tall and dark
i stand alone
belching fume
this ain't ring's home

Mt. Doom is the first thing that comes to mind in this riddle. While it was the birthplace of the Ring it wasn't necessarily its home.

Last Child of Ungoliant · 03-15-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith K

Mt. Doom is the first thing that comes to mind in this riddle. While it was the birthplace of the Ring it wasn't necessarily its home.

ding-ding, we have a winner

Keith K · 03-15-2005, 10:24 PM

A new riddle:

His reign succumbed
To light-foots son.

Beren3000 · 03-16-2005, 07:50 AM

Keith K, is it Theoden?

03-15-2005, 12:37 PM	#126
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