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Legate of Amon Lanc · 10-11-2009, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Might

I hope separating the battles of the Fords of Isen isn't cheating.

I wanted originally to ask the same question

I presumed not, though since I couldn't make it six (I have been also wondering if Bywater counts), I decided not to ask until I know at least something more

**The Saucepan Man** · 10-11-2009, 09:10 AM

Those are the six that I had.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Might

I hope separating the battles of the Fords of Isen isn't cheating.

Most certainly not. They were two separate battles. The thread is yours.

The Might · 03-13-2010, 10:05 AM

I somehow forgot to ask a new one back then, so I'll do so now:

Which item once owned by a dragon was part of the Battle of Bywater?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-13-2010, 02:35 PM

The horn of the Mark, originally taken from Scatha's treasure by the ancestors of Rohirrim (resp. Fram and his heirs).

The Might · 03-13-2010, 06:31 PM

Meh... and I expected this to be a bit more difficult.
Your turn, of course.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-14-2010, 06:41 AM

Bah, come on

Okay, tell me the location of three battles happening more or less at the same place, each of them featuring a surprise attack by at least one party. Two of them took place at the very same spot. All of them were won by the same side. All the three commanders of the victorious parties gained a prestige position within a year from the battle.

The Might · 03-14-2010, 03:25 PM

The first two battles are quite clear for me:

Battle of the Morannon - took place between Dagorlad and the Black Gate - was a surprise attack by Gondor and Rohan, as Sauron had not expected this, perhaps the arrival of the eagles was another big surprise - was won by Gondor and Rohan - in this case both Aragorn and Eomer became kings of their kingdoms

Battle of the Camp - took place close to Dagorlad in northern Ithilien - there was a suprise attack by the Wainriders against the northern army, later also a surprise attack by Earnil against the Wainriders - was won by Gondor - Earnil became king

The third I suppose should be:

Battle of Dagorlad - took place on Dagorlad - perhaps here the attack on the Elves of Lorien led by Amdir who were pushed into the Dead Marshes - was a victory for Gondor - bit difficult here concerning the commander, it would have to be Elendil, but already had a prestigious position

03-13-2010, 10:05 AM	#3
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	I somehow forgot to ask a new one back then, so I'll do so now: Which item once owned by a dragon was part of the Battle of Bywater? __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

03-13-2010, 02:35 PM	#4
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	The horn of the Mark, originally taken from Scatha's treasure by the ancestors of Rohirrim (resp. Fram and his heirs). __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

03-13-2010, 06:31 PM	#5
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Meh... and I expected this to be a bit more difficult. Your turn, of course. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

03-14-2010, 06:41 AM	#6
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Bah, come on Okay, tell me the location of three battles happening more or less at the same place, each of them featuring a surprise attack by at least one party. Two of them took place at the very same spot. All of them were won by the same side. All the three commanders of the victorious parties gained a prestige position within a year from the battle. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

03-14-2010, 03:25 PM	#7
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	The first two battles are quite clear for me: Battle of the Morannon - took place between Dagorlad and the Black Gate - was a surprise attack by Gondor and Rohan, as Sauron had not expected this, perhaps the arrival of the eagles was another big surprise - was won by Gondor and Rohan - in this case both Aragorn and Eomer became kings of their kingdoms Battle of the Camp - took place close to Dagorlad in northern Ithilien - there was a suprise attack by the Wainriders against the northern army, later also a surprise attack by Earnil against the Wainriders - was won by Gondor - Earnil became king The third I suppose should be: Battle of Dagorlad - took place on Dagorlad - perhaps here the attack on the Elves of Lorien led by Amdir who were pushed into the Dead Marshes - was a victory for Gondor - bit difficult here concerning the commander, it would have to be Elendil, but already had a prestigious position __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown