1.
B - Borrow we hear/here? The beginning of Eternity followed by a lad reflected, note this.
2.
Rivendell - A french sale caught within a riddle with a twist at the end!
3.
Amon Sūl - Salmon with direction would be lucky to make it here.
4.
Valley of the Wraiths - The flavorist Whaley is confused, the water of this region must not be used.
5.
E - This rests upon a gift from a fair lady, take three from the gift to find the road.
6.
Shelob - Obfuscated flat holes help to find her.
7.
Argonath - Two mighty figures guarding and doing, we hear.
8.
Mayor - A dressing with direction makes this role.
It doesn't get worse than Mayo-R
but the last two are not great,
Galadriel55 was the closest with regards to
item number 1 and you guys now know what the gift is for number 5 so maybe you can figure out the answer even if you need an extra letter for it
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