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HerenIstarion · 05-19-2004, 05:03 AM

Hola Evisse, long time no see

good to have you back

Your guess is relevant indeed (though not correct), so I'm forced to provide you with the hint as to neither of the speakers is human. Besides, the time and place of the conversation is also very nearly guessed

Try your luck

Evisse the Blue · 05-20-2004, 12:17 AM

Then I'll try my luck and say it's Legolas to Gimli talking about their kinsfolk arriving to war:

Quote:

I don't think that any would come. They have no need to ride to war, war already marches on their own lands. they will be hard put to it, harder maybe than we are, for the strength he sent there is no less than one awaiting us

HerenIstarion · 05-20-2004, 12:27 AM

indeedy

You serve!

Evisse the Blue · 05-21-2004, 04:33 AM

Next non-quote:

Quote:

Yes, breakfast can be as good a time as any.

Have fun!

HerenIstarion · 05-21-2004, 04:50 AM

Gandalf to Bilbo when he tried to usher him onტო his there and back again walking party?

PS. ძვირფასო, ქართველი ვარ, ქართველი! ქართული კი ერთ-ერთი უძველესი ენაა, თანაც საკუთარი ანბანი აქვს. რაც შეეხება რუსულს, რუსული ჩემი მშობლიური ენა არ არის, თუმცაღა, რა დაგიმალო, ვაფასებ მცდელობას მასიამოვნო. დიდი მადლობა, გაიხარე! თუ რამეა, აგერ ფონტია მიბმული და ნახე, როგორ გამოიყურება.

Evisse the Blue · 05-21-2004, 11:18 AM

Haha, HI, now please translate what you said! I speak neither Russian nor Georgian, save for a few scattered words...(are those fonts Kyrillic, btw? just to give you an inkling of my complete ignorance)

As for your guess, incorrect!

HerenIstarion · 05-22-2004, 05:30 PM

Dear Evisse, you thanked me in Russian (which is quite pleasing effort on your behalf, thank you

), so I assumed that, maybe, like so many other worthy and honest people, you believe we of former Soviet Union all speak Russian and use Cyrillic alphabets. Yet that is not so, not the least!

With the high and noble purpose of enlightenment and education in mind, I have given you example of what Georgian looks and sounds like, and, in case your browser does not support Georgian encoding (which, I suspect, would be the case, so you will probably see meaningless characters instead of aesthetically pleasing Georgian letters) I provided you and all passing by who may find themselves interested, with the font itself. It is modified to go with the latin typeset of the PC keyboard, so you can install it (unless you do not work on MAC) and amuse yourself (just like I do sometimes typing something with tengwar, which, I have to confess, I never learned and can not read, unless the same text in English is not placed before my very eyes)

Furthermore it is to be added that said alphabet is one of existing fourteen independently created, and is not related neither to Cyrillic or Latin, nor even Greek, but, allegedly, proceeds directly from Phoenecian, is rumored to be created in 4th century BC by first King of united Georgian realm (prior to that having two realms which said king, according to legend, has united after fighting off remnants of Alexander the Great's garrisons), Pharnavazi, which can not be proven, since written samples discovered so far are no older than 4th century AD. Probably it had some influence from and given some influence to Armenian, (though languages are not related whatsover), which was created sometime around 4th AD by monk under the name of Mesrop Mashrotz (spelling in English being unknown to yours truly, subject to 'sp?'), though Armenian claim of said monk creating it alongside their own is to be rejected, since it is untrue and groundless.

One way or another, it is one of the oldest written languages, which is an issue we down here find ourselves very proud of.

Ah, almost forgot - Georgian word for 'thank you' is madloba.

so, didi madloba for trying to please me with спасибо

, I appreciate the effort

as for the quote, alas, I have no idea , than...

HerenIstarion · 05-24-2004, 12:45 AM

I think I figured that out (probably).

That would be Frodo:

Quote:

And now leave me in peace for a bit! I don’t want to answer a string of questions while I am eating. I want to think!’

‘Good heavens!’ said Pippin. ‘At breakfast?’ He walked away towards the edge of the green

Yes, breakfast can be as good a time as any

Evisse the Blue · 05-27-2004, 12:27 AM

Well done, HI. Treat us with the next!

HerenIstarion · 05-27-2004, 01:03 AM

Next one up, than:

Quote:

Even if I'm retired now, youngsters like you should never forget the respect you owe me

05-19-2004, 05:03 AM	#1
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Hola Evisse, long time no see good to have you back Your guess is relevant indeed (though not correct), so I'm forced to provide you with the hint as to neither of the speakers is human. Besides, the time and place of the conversation is also very nearly guessed Try your luck __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

05-20-2004, 12:27 AM	#3
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	indeedy You serve! __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

05-21-2004, 11:18 AM	#6
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Haha, HI, now please translate what you said! I speak neither Russian nor Georgian, save for a few scattered words...(are those fonts Kyrillic, btw? just to give you an inkling of my complete ignorance) As for your guess, incorrect! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

05-22-2004, 05:30 PM	#7
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	well, well Dear Evisse, you thanked me in Russian (which is quite pleasing effort on your behalf, thank you ), so I assumed that, maybe, like so many other worthy and honest people, you believe we of former Soviet Union all speak Russian and use Cyrillic alphabets. Yet that is not so, not the least! With the high and noble purpose of enlightenment and education in mind, I have given you example of what Georgian looks and sounds like, and, in case your browser does not support Georgian encoding (which, I suspect, would be the case, so you will probably see meaningless characters instead of aesthetically pleasing Georgian letters) I provided you and all passing by who may find themselves interested, with the font itself. It is modified to go with the latin typeset of the PC keyboard, so you can install it (unless you do not work on MAC) and amuse yourself (just like I do sometimes typing something with tengwar, which, I have to confess, I never learned and can not read, unless the same text in English is not placed before my very eyes) Furthermore it is to be added that said alphabet is one of existing fourteen independently created, and is not related neither to Cyrillic or Latin, nor even Greek, but, allegedly, proceeds directly from Phoenecian, is rumored to be created in 4th century BC by first King of united Georgian realm (prior to that having two realms which said king, according to legend, has united after fighting off remnants of Alexander the Great's garrisons), Pharnavazi, which can not be proven, since written samples discovered so far are no older than 4th century AD. Probably it had some influence from and given some influence to Armenian, (though languages are not related whatsover), which was created sometime around 4th AD by monk under the name of Mesrop Mashrotz (spelling in English being unknown to yours truly, subject to 'sp?'), though Armenian claim of said monk creating it alongside their own is to be rejected, since it is untrue and groundless. One way or another, it is one of the oldest written languages, which is an issue we down here find ourselves very proud of. Ah, almost forgot - Georgian word for 'thank you' is madloba. so, didi madloba for trying to please me with спасибо , I appreciate the effort as for the quote, alas, I have no idea , than... __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time! Last edited by HerenIstarion; 05-24-2004 at 12:20 AM.

05-27-2004, 12:27 AM	#9
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Well done, HI. Treat us with the next! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.