Two truths and a lie... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Thinlómien · 11-24-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Correct

The thread is yours. Just out of curiosity, do you know why, or did you just come to that conclusion by the method of ruling out the rest?

I knew for sure that 2 was true, I had a pretty strong recollection that 1 was true also, so it left me with 3 - and I realised it must be correct based on the Dwarven history I've been rereading lately... I remember those Dwarves went there for some reason - wasn't it when Thráin was taken by Sauron?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-24-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I knew for sure that 2 was true, I had a pretty strong recollection that 1 was true also, so it left me with 3 - and I realised it must be correct based on the Dwarven history I've been rereading lately... I remember those Dwarves went there for some reason - wasn't it when Thráin was taken by Sauron?

Yes, it was. Balin and Dwalin were there when he was taken from the middle of the camp right under their nose. Most fascinating.

Anyway, post the next one, please

The Might · 11-25-2008, 07:45 AM

Bah, how tricky...

Thinlómien · 11-26-2008, 06:11 AM

Okay, here's a traffic light question for you:

1. Maedhros, Amrod and Amras got their red hair colour from their grandmother.
2. The eyes of the Swan-ship of Lórien were yellow.
3. Frodo was given green clothes in Rivendell.

And now I remember why I took a pause from the Quiz Room (apart from being genuinely busy, that is) - coming up with these questions is really painful.

The Might · 11-26-2008, 10:11 AM

Ok:

1 is wrong, they had the auburn-coloured hair from their grandfather Mahtan.
2 is correct, it is said the eyes glinted like jet set in yellow stones, so the iris colour was yellow.
3 is also correct since we learn Frodo found green garments which fitted him perfectly.

Btw, nice idea Lommy!

Thinlómien · 11-26-2008, 10:13 AM

You're right, of course.

I always prefer making questions where the statements have something in common with each other, it just feels "neater".

The Might · 11-30-2008, 03:56 PM

Well, Thinlómien, in your honour I'll try to design a similar question, with different colours however so as to celebrate the National Day of Romania tomorrow.

Balin had a red hood.
Tom Bombadil had white candles on the table.
Noldor lamps sent out blue light.

11-25-2008, 07:45 AM	#3
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Bah, how tricky... __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

11-26-2008, 06:11 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Here comes... Okay, here's a traffic light question for you: 1. Maedhros, Amrod and Amras got their red hair colour from their grandmother. 2. The eyes of the Swan-ship of Lórien were yellow. 3. Frodo was given green clothes in Rivendell. And now I remember why I took a pause from the Quiz Room (apart from being genuinely busy, that is) - coming up with these questions is really painful. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-26-2008, 10:11 AM	#5
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Ok: 1 is wrong, they had the auburn-coloured hair from their grandfather Mahtan. 2 is correct, it is said the eyes glinted like jet set in yellow stones, so the iris colour was yellow. 3 is also correct since we learn Frodo found green garments which fitted him perfectly. Btw, nice idea Lommy! __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

11-26-2008, 10:13 AM	#6
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	You're right, of course. I always prefer making questions where the statements have something in common with each other, it just feels "neater". __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-30-2008, 03:56 PM	#7
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Well, Thinlómien, in your honour I'll try to design a similar question, with different colours however so as to celebrate the National Day of Romania tomorrow. Balin had a red hood. Tom Bombadil had white candles on the table. Noldor lamps sent out blue light. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown