Because they had killed hundreds of Goblins in their time?

It's more of an answer about orcs rather than the swords.

Because some of the goblins were survivors from the said war - i.e., Gondolin against the goblins.

Something to do with them being corrupted Elves - thanks, HI, for the article! :)

Because they had heard tales from their forefathers of the mithyness of the swords

Nil- 2
Thorongil- 1
Firefoot- 1
Perky- 1

6. What ever became of old Ufthak?

He was hung in a corner by Shelob, and probably eaten later on.

Bumpity

Lindo is having difficulty finding time to get online right now. Anyone can take the thread, but I think it would be fair to let Nilpaurion have it since he was winning.

Is it really me?

Yeah, that would be you.

OK, then.
 

I'll have to make up a new set of questions. Can you wait for me 'til Monday morning, Eastern Daylight?

Hello, mateys! I'm baaack!!!
 

Our topic is . . .

Kings.

1. Who was the High-king of all Elves?

Ingwë of the Vanyar.

Correct!
 

2. Who was acknowledged as the King of Beleriand before the return of the Noldor?

Thingol.

Yes!
 

Evissë - 1
NightKnight - 1

3. How many High-kings of Elves were there in Middle-earth?

Five.

I'm going to say six, because Finwe was appointed King of the Noldor after he saw the Two Trees in Valinor, then he came back to Middle-Earth and brought his people to Valinor, so he was King in Middle-Earth for a very short while, I guess. I'm not too sure, but I'll give it a go and say six.

Let's see . . .
 

Fingolfin II, you're correct!

Fingolfin II - 1
Evissë - 1
NightKnight - 1

4. Who was the first king of the Kings of Men?

Hm, being that in the first age most of the men had leaders not kings I will guess Elros?

Just taking a wild shot: Elendil?

Hmmm . . .
 

I'll go with Firefoot's answer, although it was stated in UT I 1 that Tuor looked like the father of the king of the Kings of Men, which was indeed his destiny. If we follow that line, then Eärendil must be the first king of the Kings of Men.
But he never became King of Númenor. So I'm confused.

Firefoot - 1
Fingolfin II - 1
Evissë - 1
NightKnight - 1

5. Whose title did the first Númenórean king to use the Adûnaic tongue for his name claim?

It was Ar-Adunakhor, I believe, who took Manwe's title of 'Lord of the West'.

Exactly.
 

Fingolfin II - 2
Firefoot - 1
Evissë - 1
NightKnight - 1

6. Who was the second King of the Realms of the Dúnedain?

Isildur?

Correct.
 

Firefoot - 2
Fingolfin II - 2
Evissë - 1
NightKnight - 1

7. Who was the last king of the first line of Gondor?

Tarannon, perhaps?

You got it.
 

NightKnight - 2
Firefoot - 2
Fingolfin II - 2
Evissë - 1

8. Who was the first King under the (Lonely) Mountain?

Hmm...I don't have the book on me, but I think it's Thrain I?

You believe correctly.
 

Fingolfin II - 3
NightKnight - 2
Firefoot - 2
Evissë - 1

9. Who was the last King under the Grey Mountains?

Dain I?

Yup.
 

NightKnight - 3
Fingolfin II - 3
Firefoot - 2
Evissë - 1

10. Who is the Elder King?

Manwë?

Correct!
 

So that pathetic spell of question ends. Hopefull, NK would do better.
As I look back, there's no way he couldn't
Whatever. The thread is yours. :)

It wasn't that bad at all. ;)

Ok, a topic... Noldor!

1. Who was the first king of the Noldor?

Finwe!

Yup!

Fingolfin II - 1

2. Which Vala was their best friend?

Aule, I believe :).

Indeed.

Fingolfin II - 2

3. What cleft did the Gate of the Noldor lead to?

Orfalch Echor?