I too think it is Fangorn Forrest because the ents look after it and Saruman tried to destroy it and cut down all the trees for his industry

Not a very decisive question, probably something I would ask. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

True, narrowing it down would be nice

How about the Old Forest, with Tom Bombadil and Goldberry representing love and Old Man Willow representing hate?

All the forests are soon guessed so someone ought to get it right! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] But how about Nan Elmoth? Those feelings weren't really directed to the forest itself but were born inside of it: the great love of Melian and Thingol but later the hatred of Eöl the Dark Elf.

Well...how about the forest that Sam and Frodo were in when they were captured by Faramir? Sorry, I'm not sure if it is Ithilien or not. But, it could be Faramir and his rangers representing love for the forest and valley and then the Orcs and evil creatures around it representing hate.

Yeah, I probably should have narrowed it down a bit more. It was Nan Elmoth becuase of the love (Elwë and Melian) and Hate (Eöl).

Can there be a Tie-Breaker?

10) How is Elrond related to Túrin? In two steps

alaklondewen ->4
Horse-Maiden of the Shire ->1
Tar-Palantir ->1
Annunfuiniel ->3

I don't know if you want one or two people in the middle, so here goes nothing.

Elrond -- Huor -- Turin

or

Elrond -- Huor -- Hurin -- Turin

Túrin - Tuor - Eärendil - Elrond

Is that 3 steps or two?

Túrin -- Galdor -- Elrond

Well, at least I tried... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

I'll give it to Tar-Palantir since he was on the righ track. If you left out Eärendil, it would be more correct.

Final Score:

alaklondewen ->4
Horse-Maiden of the Shire ->1
Tar-Palantir ->2
Annunfuiniel ->3

Which Means alakondewen is the winner. Please proceed.

[ March 07, 2003: Message edited by: Pallando B.C ]

Great!

1) What two rivers fill the Ringló Vale?

Ringló and Ciril

Yes, good job!

2) What did Bilbo give Adelard Took?

Score:
Annunfuiniel-1

An umbrella!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Yes, of course! I love the gifts that dear hobbit left behind. Very thought out indeed.

3) What is the name of the first month after the 'yule' in Bree?

Score:
Annunfuiniel-1
Horse-Maiden of the Shire-1

[ March 09, 2003: Message edited by: alaklondewen ]

That would be Afteryule, I believe that they used Shire calendar in Bree also.

[ March 10, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ]

Actually, Bree did have a different name for it.

Would it happen to be Narvinyë then?

I think that in Bree the name was Frery (I hope it's ok to leap in here....I'm a newbie) [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Off-topic, but welcome to the Barrow-Downs, Eruanna!

Yes, well done, Eruanna, and welcome to the Downs!

4) What family kept the Red Book after the passing of Sam Gamgee from the Grey Havens?

Score:
Annunfuiniel-1
Horse-Maiden of the Shire-1
Eruanna-1

The Fairbairn family?

When Samwise went to the Grey Havens he gave the book to his daughter Elanor and afterwards it was kept by the Fairbairns (of the Tower) who made several copies. (thanks for the welcome....this is a very interesting game....It's made me dig out my very ancient copies of the books) [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

You are both correct, but Annunfuiniel was first.

5) Who was the Door Warden at Meduseld?

Score:
Annunfuiniel-2
Horse-Maiden of the Shire-1
Eruanna-1

Háma. Was I first again, was I?? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Yes, well done.

6) What is the name of the pass in the White Mountains between Morthond Vale and Lamedon?

Score:
Annunfuiniel-3
Horse-Maiden of the Shire-1
Eruanna-1

Paths of the Dead.

Nope, this is in the south.

Would that be Tarlang's Neck?

Yes, Eruanna , you got it.

7) Who was the only female Dwarf mentioned? What was her name, and how is she related in Tolkien's works?

Score:
Annunfuiniel-3
Horse-Maiden of the Shire-1
Eruanna-2

Diris i belvie and she went too Ered Luin with her people

Sorry, no.

Dis, mother of Fili and Kiri, sister of Thrain?

Yes, Dis is right, but she was Thorin's sister not Thrain's. Which leads me to my next question...

8) Why was Thorin Oakenshield called 'Oakenshield'?

Score:
Annunfuiniel-3
Horse-Maiden of the Shire-1
Eruanna-2
gilraën-1

At the Battle of Azanulbizar, Thorin's shield was broken so he chopped off a branch from an oak tree to use instead. Hence the name Thorin Oakenshield. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Thanks, I wasn't sure I had remembered it right, obviously not.

You are quite welcome, gilraën. Eruanna is correct and gets another point.

9) Who is known for always having an umbrella handy?

Score:
Annunfuiniel-3
Eruanna-3
Horse-Maiden of the Shire-1
gilraën-1

Lobelia of the sackville-baggins

[ March 16, 2003: Message edited by: elven maiden Earwen ]

Correct!

10) Which 'breed' of Hobbits were known for growing hair on their chins?

Score:
Annunfuiniel-3
Eruanna-3
Horse-Maiden of the Shire-1
gilraën-1
elven maiden Earwen-1

Hmm...we may need a tie-breaker.