Who Am I? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eorl of Rohan · 05-16-2010, 09:56 AM

Yes, it is Maedhros. Good guess, Loslote. You got the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 9th lines correct.

(4) My yet another betrayal was with faith repaid -> Fingon repaid Maedhros with faith by freeing him from the menacles
(5) Sought the end but was paid in loss -> He sought to die, and asked Fingon to kill him, but was paid by the loss of a hand
(6) Yet none shall claim in gratitude I was lacking -> He was grateful to Fingon despite him having cut off his hand
(7) My high hopes welded the children -> The children refer to the Firstborn (Elves), the Children of Men (Men), and the children of Ainu (Dwarves) -> They were welded in an alliance against the Dark Lord
(8) adopted and born and the beloved youngest -> Eru Illuvatar calls the dwarves his adopted children, while the Firstborn is his children by creation, and the beloved youngest is of course the children of Men, the Secondborn.
(10) My high delight set ablaze to grief and despair -> The Silmaril burned Maedhros' hand, which drove him to grief and despair.

PS. Loslote, if you have a bit of free time, come join us in our Shire Roleplay "Homeward Bound"~

Loslote · 05-16-2010, 06:15 PM

Thanks.

My sister dear, in wild woods
Wandered far from home.

My lord and husband always would
Follow her under stary dome.

I, in golden gardens blooming
Happy danced with sister-in-law,

While songs, from tiny beauties singing,
Mingled with the raucous caw.

Famous I am not, for no great deeds
Have my hands performed.

But one who left my side for a steed
Is everywhere beloved.

Who am I?

Urwen · 05-16-2010, 10:47 PM

Vana..

Loslote · 05-16-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urwen

Vana..

Exactly! Do you want to explain the lines or shall I?

Urwen · 05-16-2010, 11:00 PM

Well,you,please...

And here:

Born in happy place
with smile on my face

My brother left bliss
and he ended in unhapiness

And although we're apart
he'll always stay in my heart.

Who am I?

It's a bit tricky...

Loslote · 05-16-2010, 11:27 PM

Alright then...

My sister dear, in wild woods
Wandered far from home. (Yavanna wandered in the woods of Middle Earth, very far away from Valinor)

My lord and husband always would
Follow her under stary dome. (Orome, her husband, was the other one who wandered there)

I, in golden gardens blooming (the gardens of Laurelin)
Happy danced with sister-in-law, (Nessa, the dancer, was Orome's sister)

While songs, from tiny beauties singing, (tiny beauties being birds)
Mingled with the raucous caw. (caw from a crow, another bird - "the birds sang at her passing")

Famous I am not, for no great deeds
Have my hands performed. (Well, yeah)

But one who left my side for a steed (Arien, for her "steed" the sun)
Is everywhere beloved. (Well, everyone loves the sun!)

~~~

Okay, if the answer's Lalaith, I'm going to laugh, but I don't think that would be "a bit tricky".

Nerwen · 05-16-2010, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

Okay, if the answer's Lalaith, I'm going to laugh, but I don't think that would be "a bit tricky".

The trouble is, it does sound like Lalaith, doesn't it?

Beorn of Carrock · 05-17-2010, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urwen

Well,you,please...

And here:

Born in happy place
with smile on my face

My brother left bliss
and he ended in unhapiness

And although we're apart
he'll always stay in my heart.

Who am I?

It's a bit tricky...

I say Elrond.

Urwen · 05-17-2010, 06:25 AM

No.
a little hint:HoME

05-16-2010, 06:15 PM	#2
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Thanks. My sister dear, in wild woods Wandered far from home. My lord and husband always would Follow her under stary dome. I, in golden gardens blooming Happy danced with sister-in-law, While songs, from tiny beauties singing, Mingled with the raucous caw. Famous I am not, for no great deeds Have my hands performed. But one who left my side for a steed Is everywhere beloved. Who am I? __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

05-16-2010, 10:47 PM	#3
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	Vana.. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

05-16-2010, 11:00 PM	#5
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	Well,you,please... And here: Born in happy place with smile on my face My brother left bliss and he ended in unhapiness And although we're apart he'll always stay in my heart. Who am I? It's a bit tricky... __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia. Last edited by Urwen; 05-16-2010 at 11:04 PM.

05-16-2010, 11:27 PM	#6
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Alright then... My sister dear, in wild woods Wandered far from home. (Yavanna wandered in the woods of Middle Earth, very far away from Valinor) My lord and husband always would Follow her under stary dome. (Orome, her husband, was the other one who wandered there) I, in golden gardens blooming (the gardens of Laurelin) Happy danced with sister-in-law, (Nessa, the dancer, was Orome's sister) While songs, from tiny beauties singing, (tiny beauties being birds) Mingled with the raucous caw. (caw from a crow, another bird - "the birds sang at her passing") Famous I am not, for no great deeds Have my hands performed. (Well, yeah) But one who left my side for a steed (Arien, for her "steed" the sun) Is everywhere beloved. (Well, everyone loves the sun!) ~~~ Okay, if the answer's Lalaith, I'm going to laugh, but I don't think that would be "a bit tricky". __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

05-17-2010, 06:25 AM	#9
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,408	No. a little hint:HoME __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia. Last edited by Urwen; 05-19-2010 at 04:53 AM.

05-16-2010, 09:56 AM	#1
Eorl of Rohan Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 602	Yes, it is Maedhros. Good guess, Loslote. You got the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 9th lines correct. (4) My yet another betrayal was with faith repaid -> Fingon repaid Maedhros with faith by freeing him from the menacles (5) Sought the end but was paid in loss -> He sought to die, and asked Fingon to kill him, but was paid by the loss of a hand (6) Yet none shall claim in gratitude I was lacking -> He was grateful to Fingon despite him having cut off his hand (7) My high hopes welded the children -> The children refer to the Firstborn (Elves), the Children of Men (Men), and the children of Ainu (Dwarves) -> They were welded in an alliance against the Dark Lord (8) adopted and born and the beloved youngest -> Eru Illuvatar calls the dwarves his adopted children, while the Firstborn is his children by creation, and the beloved youngest is of course the children of Men, the Secondborn. (10) My high delight set ablaze to grief and despair -> The Silmaril burned Maedhros' hand, which drove him to grief and despair. PS. Loslote, if you have a bit of free time, come join us in our Shire Roleplay "Homeward Bound"~