Cryptic Clues - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 02-22-2005, 02:49 AM

I'm tempted to go with Feanor. I can't make any sense of the clue cryptically, but as far as straight clues go, Feanor was certainly hot-headed. And earth driven too, if you think about his love for things mined and then crafted.

The one style clue makes me think of the Tengwar, which were developed by him, and were written in several styles (the Quenya style which used no vowel letters, just tehtar; and the Sindarin sound which incorporated letters for vowels).

Gil-Galad · 02-22-2005, 08:12 AM

Sophia is very close indeed....explore Around Feanor

Celebriel Esgaledhel · 02-22-2005, 04:21 PM

My first guess would have been Feanor....but as Gil said "around Feanor", I'm thinking perhaps

Melkor,

Who could be described as hot-headed, and as earth-driven, he sought to dominate the world...

Gil-Galad · 02-22-2005, 08:52 PM

close again, but no

Turambar · 02-23-2005, 05:14 AM

Eru?

Gil-Galad · 02-23-2005, 06:44 AM

nope...now your getting colder...

Turambar · 02-23-2005, 07:14 AM

Maybe a hint is needed.

Are the clues cryptic within The Saucepan Man's definition?

02-22-2005, 02:49 AM	#1
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	out on a proverbial limb I'm tempted to go with Feanor. I can't make any sense of the clue cryptically, but as far as straight clues go, Feanor was certainly hot-headed. And earth driven too, if you think about his love for things mined and then crafted. The one style clue makes me think of the Tengwar, which were developed by him, and were written in several styles (the Quenya style which used no vowel letters, just tehtar; and the Sindarin sound which incorporated letters for vowels). __________________ 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!

02-22-2005, 08:12 AM	#2
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Sophia is very close indeed....explore Around Feanor __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

02-22-2005, 04:21 PM	#3
Celebriel Esgaledhel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Almaren Posts: 94	My first guess would have been Feanor....but as Gil said "around Feanor", I'm thinking perhaps Melkor, Who could be described as hot-headed, and as earth-driven, he sought to dominate the world... __________________ Virtus, non copia vincint

02-22-2005, 08:52 PM	#4
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	close again, but no __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

02-23-2005, 05:14 AM	#5
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	Eru? __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

02-23-2005, 06:44 AM	#6
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	nope...now your getting colder... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

02-23-2005, 07:14 AM	#7
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	Maybe a hint is needed. Are the clues cryptic within The Saucepan Man's definition? __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.