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Galadriel55 · 06-05-2011, 05:25 PM

I'm overthinking? Typical.

Really. It's a problem that I have with my teachers.

Was it Gandalf that made it?

Mithalwen · 06-05-2011, 05:40 PM

Gandalf is correct.

Galadriel55 · 06-05-2011, 05:45 PM

*goes over Gandalf-making-things references*

It's not something like "flames", is it?

Mithalwen · 06-05-2011, 05:59 PM

No. I hope it is a case that you will kick yourself when you find out rather than think I have led you astray, Will check back and make sure I have been fair.

Mithalwen · 06-05-2011, 06:05 PM

No I my conscience is clear enough. I don't want to spoil it for you bey commenting on what I have already answered. You have scope still to close in on it.

Galadriel55 · 06-05-2011, 06:06 PM

I just came upon this thought: is it the smoke-rings that he made so skillfully?

Mithalwen · 06-05-2011, 06:13 PM

I wouldn't call those portable - they move but you can't carry them from place to place. Clever but too clever?
Another guess before I go for the night?

Galadriel55 · 06-05-2011, 06:15 PM

His letter to Frodo that Butterbur forgot to send?

Mithalwen · 06-05-2011, 06:19 PM

YEs!!!! I was going to say it was literally manufactured if you go back to the latin but you got there... and portability is the key

Galadriel55 · 06-05-2011, 07:36 PM

Sweet!

OK, I have one, it probably won't be as difficult to guess...

Tuor in Gondolin · 06-06-2011, 07:39 AM

Person?

Galadriel55 · 06-06-2011, 08:38 AM

Person - I would say yes.

Mithalwen · 06-07-2011, 12:18 PM

Character in Lord of the Rings?

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2011, 12:19 PM

Person - I would say yes.
Character in LOTR - doesn't appear there, but is mentioned.

Mithalwen · 06-07-2011, 12:44 PM

Do they appear in another work? (as a character rather than a reference)

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2011, 01:24 PM

Person - I would say yes.
Character in LOTR - doesn't appear there, but is mentioned

Do they appear in another work as a character (not reference) - I do not believe so. No.

Edit: might be in the UT or some HOME book, but I didn't read them as yet, so I can't say.

Mithalwen · 06-07-2011, 01:41 PM

Queen Beruthiel?

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2011, 01:44 PM

Person - I would say yes.
Character in LOTR - doesn't appear there, but is mentioned
Do they appear in another work as a character (not reference) - I do not believe so. No.

Queen Beruthiel - great guess, but no.

Pitchwife · 06-07-2011, 02:29 PM

Is it NOT an elf, dwarf, Man, hobbit or Orc?

Mithalwen · 06-07-2011, 02:31 PM

Another shot in the twilight - Fimbrethil - Treebeard's lost love.

If you haven't read UT you are in for a treat, It is possibly my favourite for all the little snippets.

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Another shot in the twilight - Fimbrethil - Treebeard's lost love.

The shot in the twilight met its mark!

That was quick! Your turn!

(Sorry, Pitch, but Mith got it)

Mithalwen · 06-07-2011, 03:09 PM

IT was the hesitation about person - and only being a reference. But no it was a good one. I would have said yes...

Clever.

Hmm what shall I go for... okies off you go..

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2011, 04:00 PM

Is it a person?

Mithalwen · 06-07-2011, 04:02 PM

No, not a person

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2011, 04:07 PM

A thing?

Mithalwen · 06-07-2011, 04:10 PM

YEs it is a thing - still geography averse!

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

still geography averse!

Stop making me feel guilty!

Is it made by a mortal?

Mithalwen · 06-07-2011, 04:30 PM

don't take it personally - I have notoriously poor sense of direction. My father threatened to have a tracking device fitted to my car when I passed the driving test. I struggle with left and right and well I won't humiliate myself by telling you of some of my misadventures - some of those who wander ARE lost....

Made by mortal - no (v.unlikely).

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2011, 05:48 PM

Made in the 1st age?

Mithalwen · 06-08-2011, 02:33 AM

I wouldn't have thought so.

Galadriel55 · 06-08-2011, 07:33 AM

How about the 2rd?

Mithalwen · 06-08-2011, 07:43 AM

Again unlikely . Less unlikely perhaps but still....

Galadriel55 · 06-08-2011, 07:45 AM

Is it a weapon?

Mithalwen · 06-08-2011, 07:54 AM

No

Galadriel55 · 06-08-2011, 08:00 AM

Does it have anything to do with food/drink?

Mithalwen · 06-08-2011, 09:40 AM

Not in itself no.

Galadriel55 · 06-08-2011, 09:50 AM

Is it something one could wear?

Mithalwen · 06-08-2011, 10:28 AM

Yes and indeed someone does!

Galadriel55 · 06-08-2011, 11:34 AM

A piece of jewelry?

Mithalwen · 06-08-2011, 11:39 AM

Not a piece of jewellery

06-05-2011, 05:25 PM	#6441
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	I'm overthinking? Typical. Really. It's a problem that I have with my teachers. Was it Gandalf that made it? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-05-2011, 05:40 PM	#6442
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	Gandalf is correct. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-05-2011, 05:45 PM	#6443
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	goes over Gandalf-making-things references It's not something like "flames", is it? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-05-2011, 05:59 PM	#6444
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	No. I hope it is a case that you will kick yourself when you find out rather than think I have led you astray, Will check back and make sure I have been fair. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-05-2011, 06:05 PM	#6445
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	No I my conscience is clear enough. I don't want to spoil it for you bey commenting on what I have already answered. You have scope still to close in on it. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-05-2011, 06:06 PM	#6446
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	I just came upon this thought: is it the smoke-rings that he made so skillfully? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-05-2011, 06:13 PM	#6447
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	I wouldn't call those portable - they move but you can't carry them from place to place. Clever but too clever? Another guess before I go for the night? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-05-2011, 06:15 PM	#6448
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	His letter to Frodo that Butterbur forgot to send? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-05-2011, 06:19 PM	#6449
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	YEs!!!! I was going to say it was literally manufactured if you go back to the latin but you got there... and portability is the key __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-05-2011, 07:36 PM	#6450
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Sweet! OK, I have one, it probably won't be as difficult to guess... __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-06-2011, 07:39 AM	#6451
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Person? __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

06-06-2011, 08:38 AM	#6452
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Person - I would say yes. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-07-2011, 12:18 PM	#6453
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	Character in Lord of the Rings? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-07-2011, 12:19 PM	#6454
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Person - I would say yes. Character in LOTR - doesn't appear there, but is mentioned. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-07-2011, 12:44 PM	#6455
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	Do they appear in another work? (as a character rather than a reference) __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-07-2011, 01:24 PM	#6456
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Person - I would say yes. Character in LOTR - doesn't appear there, but is mentioned Do they appear in another work as a character (not reference) - I do not believe so. No. Edit: might be in the UT or some HOME book, but I didn't read them as yet, so I can't say. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-07-2011, 01:41 PM	#6457
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	Queen Beruthiel? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-07-2011, 01:44 PM	#6458
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Person - I would say yes. Character in LOTR - doesn't appear there, but is mentioned Do they appear in another work as a character (not reference) - I do not believe so. No. Queen Beruthiel - great guess, but no. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-07-2011, 02:29 PM	#6459
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	Is it NOT an elf, dwarf, Man, hobbit or Orc? __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

06-07-2011, 02:31 PM	#6460
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	Another shot in the twilight - Fimbrethil - Treebeard's lost love. If you haven't read UT you are in for a treat, It is possibly my favourite for all the little snippets. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-07-2011, 03:09 PM	#6462
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	IT was the hesitation about person - and only being a reference. But no it was a good one. I would have said yes... Clever. Hmm what shall I go for... okies off you go.. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-07-2011, 04:00 PM	#6463
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Is it a person? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-07-2011, 04:02 PM	#6464
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	No, not a person __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-07-2011, 04:07 PM	#6465
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	A thing? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-07-2011, 04:10 PM	#6466
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	YEs it is a thing - still geography averse! __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-07-2011, 04:30 PM	#6468
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	don't take it personally - I have notoriously poor sense of direction. My father threatened to have a tracking device fitted to my car when I passed the driving test. I struggle with left and right and well I won't humiliate myself by telling you of some of my misadventures - some of those who wander ARE lost.... Made by mortal - no (v.unlikely). __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-07-2011, 05:48 PM	#6469
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Made in the 1st age? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-08-2011, 02:33 AM	#6470
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	I wouldn't have thought so. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-08-2011, 07:33 AM	#6471
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	How about the 2rd? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-08-2011, 07:43 AM	#6472
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	Again unlikely . Less unlikely perhaps but still.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-08-2011, 07:45 AM	#6473
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Is it a weapon? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-08-2011, 07:54 AM	#6474
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	No __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-08-2011, 08:00 AM	#6475
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Does it have anything to do with food/drink? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-08-2011, 09:40 AM	#6476
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,459	Not in itself no. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-08-2011, 09:50 AM	#6477
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,454	Is it something one could wear? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera