Trivia match 1 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

The Might · 10-06-2007, 07:21 PM

Both teams have answered correctly to the first question. Indeed the answer that I was looking for was the country around Helm's Deep, mainly the White Mountains. But as both teams have answered and provided a quote as well:

Macalaure:
The answer is:

The country of Rohan, more specifically that around Helm's Deep.

And the corresponding quote:

Quote:
Gimli stood leaning against the breastwork upon the wall. Legolas sat above on the parapet, fingering his bow, and peering out into the gloom.
'This is more to my liking,' said the dwarf, stamping on the stones. 'Ever my heart rises as we draw near the mountains. There is good rock here. This country has tough bones. I felt them in my feet as we came up from the dike. Give me a year and a hundred of my kin and I would make this a place that armies would break upon like water.'
~Lord of the Rings, Helm's Deep
AND

Legate:

The country around Helm's Deep. (arguable what exactly is meant by it) Supported by the quote:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Two Towers, Chapter 7: Helm's Deep
"This is more to my liking," said the dwarf, stamping on the stones. "Ever my heart rises as we draw near the mountains. There is good rock here. This country has tough bones."

As I said, it's arguable what exactly the Dwarf means (whether it's Rohan or - my personal opinion - the White Mountains, or just the spot around Helm's Deep), but that's the work for an exegete and for interpretation, and that belongs to the Books or somewhere else; but for our purposes, I think, the answer itself is enough.

Both teams have at this time 2 points. Congratulations.

However as at this point it is 3:20 in Germany and I just came back from a party (yes, I made it back safely) I shall post the new question tomorrow around noon.

The Might · 10-07-2007, 05:00 AM

Well, back online and here comes the second question:

Who was surprised at the questions raised by another's taunting?

Gil-Galad · 10-07-2007, 02:06 PM

Quick predicament

Folwren's PM box is full, he may be away from the computer for a couple days but just pointing it out that we will be unable to send messages to him

The Might · 10-07-2007, 03:09 PM

Well, hope that will change soon.
Though I think Folwren is as far as I know a she.

Finduilas · 10-07-2007, 04:59 PM

Folwren is a she, and we were gone all day, but she should get back on soon.

Folwren · 10-07-2007, 05:06 PM

Here I am. I have made some room in the inbox. So sorry.

-- Foley

10-06-2007, 07:21 PM	#1
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Both teams have answered correctly to the first question. Indeed the answer that I was looking for was the country around Helm's Deep, mainly the White Mountains. But as both teams have answered and provided a quote as well: Macalaure: The answer is: The country of Rohan, more specifically that around Helm's Deep. And the corresponding quote: Quote: Gimli stood leaning against the breastwork upon the wall. Legolas sat above on the parapet, fingering his bow, and peering out into the gloom. 'This is more to my liking,' said the dwarf, stamping on the stones. 'Ever my heart rises as we draw near the mountains. There is good rock here. This country has tough bones. I felt them in my feet as we came up from the dike. Give me a year and a hundred of my kin and I would make this a place that armies would break upon like water.' ~Lord of the Rings, Helm's Deep AND Legate: The country around Helm's Deep. (arguable what exactly is meant by it) Supported by the quote: Quote: Originally Posted by Two Towers, Chapter 7: Helm's Deep "This is more to my liking," said the dwarf, stamping on the stones. "Ever my heart rises as we draw near the mountains. There is good rock here. This country has tough bones." As I said, it's arguable what exactly the Dwarf means (whether it's Rohan or - my personal opinion - the White Mountains, or just the spot around Helm's Deep), but that's the work for an exegete and for interpretation, and that belongs to the Books or somewhere else; but for our purposes, I think, the answer itself is enough. Both teams have at this time 2 points. Congratulations. However as at this point it is 3:20 in Germany and I just came back from a party (yes, I made it back safely) I shall post the new question tomorrow around noon. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

10-07-2007, 05:00 AM	#2
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Well, back online and here comes the second question: Who was surprised at the questions raised by another's taunting? __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

10-07-2007, 02:06 PM	#3
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Quick predicament Folwren's PM box is full, he may be away from the computer for a couple days but just pointing it out that we will be unable to send messages to him __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

10-07-2007, 03:09 PM	#4
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Well, hope that will change soon. Though I think Folwren is as far as I know a she. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

10-07-2007, 04:59 PM	#5
Finduilas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Home. Where rolling green hills and clear rivers are practically my backyard. Posts: 595	Folwren is a she, and we were gone all day, but she should get back on soon. __________________ One (1) book of rules and traffic regulations, which may not be bent or broken. ~ The Phantom Tollbooth

10-07-2007, 05:06 PM	#6
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Here I am. I have made some room in the inbox. So sorry. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis