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05-29-2010, 11:02 AM | #163 |
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No, and for the same reason as the previous guess. I'm playing off of what Tolkien usually uses light to signify (good), and using it to signify something not necessarily good.
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It was constantly moving, was certainly "not necessarily good" but could still be compared to a "light", and was physically "round" too (or so I assume). |
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05-29-2010, 10:01 PM | #165 |
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You got it! Great riddling!
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It would be best for both you and Val to sail over and embrace Wil's water concept. Also, this is a First Age riddle. That should help narrow things down a bit.
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This is tough... I may be forcing my answer to fit the clues. This is the same answer I gave re EllethValatari's Eye of Sauron riddle so maybe I'm stuck on this answer but here goes...
Earendil His first move was to be removed from Gondolin after it was sacked. He sought refuge at the Mouths of the Sirion in South Beleriand. He was ultimately swept away on Vingilot in to the heavens to become the Evening Star. As far as the additional clues go... Definitely a first age story and you did work in the word "Sail" - Earendil was a mariner. .
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I'm stumped. I can't even figure out if it's a person, place or thing that you're looking for.
Are you willing to provide additional clues?
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I promise to write a better riddle next time. Thanks for guessing along. |
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Still a long guess but... The Isle of Balar It was reputed to be a piece of the larger Tol Eressëa that was REMOVED when Ulmo pulled the rest of the island away. It was in the bay of Balar near to the moth of the Sirion (moths of the south at bay) It received the refuges from the Havens (gave refuge) and it slipped under the sea some time after the first age (swept away)
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Also, it should be noted that the isle removed the Light Elves from Middle Earth and brought them to Valinor. |
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06-20-2010, 02:38 AM | #174 |
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*raises the Riddling Thread from the depths of the Middle Earth forum
Anyone have a new riddle? I'd make one up myself but it's 2 am here and I'm sure it would be horrid...
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Here's a riddle:
Seventh of seven, hallowed and holy. Tallest of all, the rest are more lowly. A light to unite, where once were old bones. Now long removed from under the stones. |
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It's not Elendil? I'm not well-versed on my Ancient stuff, but that Tallest of all part makes me think of him.
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Elendil is a good guess - I can see how it would fit in many ways.
I know that Keith will be looking for explanations for your solution. I heartily encourage you to fill these in.
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While the solution is not Elendil, it is definitely a Dunedain riddle, what with the sevens and all. Also, always remember, ...you must be prepared to fit all of the clues to officially solve a Keith K riddle. Greetings to you as well, Wilhelm! I concur with your comment. Last edited by Keith K : 06-24-2010 at 06:27 PM. Reason: cross posting |
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If Midge hadn't guessed Elendil I'm not sure I would have thought of my guess. If I'm right the credit goes to Midge.
I think the answer is Elendil's tomb! Amon Anwar. The 7th and tallest of the beacon hills, hallowed and holy as it contained the remains of Elendil. It is the place where the alliance between Gondor and Rohan was formed (light to unite). Elendil's remains (old bones) were moved to Minas Tirith. And greetings to you Keith. Another excellent riddle I might add. I'm glad to see this thread has started up again.
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Well dang. You edited your original comment which I was witness to. Anyway, you solved the riddle in the course of your edit! Congratulations, You have found the solution!
It is also known as Halfirien, sacred to the Rohirrim as the site of the Oath. For it was to Amon Anwar, the Hill of Awe, that Eorl the Young was taken by Cirion, Steward of Gondor to swear the Oath. That place was the burial site of Elendil. It was chosen by Isildur, High King of the Dunedain, for its more or less central location in the Kingdom of that people, and was a hallowed site that only the Kings (and those who accompanied them) were wont to tread. The bones of Elendil, the last Lord of Andúnië, were later removed to Minas Tirith, and eventually Halfirien was defended as part of Rohan, even though it technically belonged to Gondor. Well done, Wil. |
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