Riddles in the Downs

[Galadriel55]

Originally Posted by Huinesoron

Hah, wow, I managed to get almost every specific wrong, didn't I? Including, embarassingly, the name of Andram (at least I didn't call it Rammas!).

Lol. Isn't Ramdal just the east end of Andram? You weren't far off, and in fact I haven't even noticed that when I read your answer.

I think the fact that the riddle can be guessed correctly with a different set of specifics is an indication of lack of specificity in the clues, if anything. You did get the answer right and had a fitting explanation. I did not think the clues were this flexible when I wrote them, but I guess Sirion has a lot of ties to choose from.


ETA: "Hells of Iron" has got to be my favourite on the basis of punny answers. Just shows again that the answer can be so much more original than the basis for the question.