Riddles in the Downs

[Huinesoron]

Originally Posted by Urwen

I believe Hobbits are 'Small', in which case, the answer could be Quickbeam, who is quicker than most, but slow still, as is his race. But who are the 'Red'?

Bing! Correct, the answer is Quickbeam. He was friend to the hobbits, but also to the red-berried Rowan trees. He was an Ent, so slow, but notoriously hasty - yet, when trying to catch Saruman, he wasn't quite quick enough.

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hS