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Evisse the Blue · 01-23-2005, 06:36 AM

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Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 4
Lindolirian - 1
Nilpaurion Felagund -1

10. How many survived from the company that held the bridge in Osgiliath in June 3018?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-23-2005, 02:45 PM

I found several references to this company, but this looked like the closest to exactly what you asked...

Quote:

For the companies were grievously reduced. Faramir had lost a third of his men. And where was he?

(from the Siege of Gondor)

So then, is the answer two-thirds?

NightKnight · 01-23-2005, 02:49 PM

Wasn't it 4?

Evisse the Blue · 01-24-2005, 08:13 AM

Firefoot - 5
Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 4
Lindolirian - 1
Nilpaurion Felagund -1
NightKnight -1

Sophia, the one you're referring to happened during the War of the Ring, while I was referring to the one that happened a year before (3018) of which Boromir speaks at the Council of Elrond:

Quote:

"I was in the company that held the bridge until it was cast down behind us. Four only were saved by swimming: my brother and myself and two others."

I now yield the thread to Firefoot.

Firefoot · 01-24-2005, 02:48 PM

Thanks, Evisse.

The next topic is Hobbit History. Let's see if I can get 10 decent questions out of this...

1. How is Shire-reckoning different from the regular dating system, and why?

Lindolirian · 01-24-2005, 03:20 PM

The years are off by 1601 years because that was the year they got permission from the King Argeleb II to move into the Shire.

Firefoot · 01-24-2005, 05:51 PM

Actually it's off by 1600 years (even though they did move in 1601 according to Appendix B) but I'll give it to you anyway.

Lindo - 1

2. What is the Angle, which branch of Hobbits moved there, and when?

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-24-2005, 06:09 PM

The Angle was the land between the Hoarwell and the Loudwater, the Stoors lived there for approx. 200 years before splitting up, some to join the Bree-area hobbits and some to settle near the Gladden.

01-23-2005, 06:36 AM	#1
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Yeah! Firefoot - 5 Sophia the Thunder Mistress - 4 Lindolirian - 1 Nilpaurion Felagund -1 10. How many survived from the company that held the bridge in Osgiliath in June 3018? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

01-23-2005, 02:49 PM	#3
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Wasn't it 4? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

01-24-2005, 03:20 PM	#6
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	The years are off by 1601 years because that was the year they got permission from the King Argeleb II to move into the Shire. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

01-24-2005, 06:09 PM	#8
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	The Angle was the land between the Hoarwell and the Loudwater, the Stoors lived there for approx. 200 years before splitting up, some to join the Bree-area hobbits and some to settle near the Gladden. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

01-24-2005, 02:48 PM	#5
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Thanks, Evisse. The next topic is Hobbit History. Let's see if I can get 10 decent questions out of this... 1. How is Shire-reckoning different from the regular dating system, and why?

01-24-2005, 05:51 PM	#7
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Actually it's off by 1600 years (even though they did move in 1601 according to Appendix B) but I'll give it to you anyway. Lindo - 1 2. What is the Angle, which branch of Hobbits moved there, and when?