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Old 01-31-2004, 02:16 AM   #81
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This probably has been used before, but here goes:

Terms concerning the Valar, Maiar and Ainur.

A is for Aman, where we find Valinor, where the Valar dwelled.

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Bay of Eldamar - on the eastern coast of Aman, where Tol Eressea was anchored.

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Galathilion, the White Tree of Tirion made by Yavanna for the Vanyar and Noldorin Elves.
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Illuin: one of the Lamps built by Aulë

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And, once again:

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The Jewels of Fëanor, which got its light from the Two Trees that lit the land of Aman.
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K is for either Kementári (a name of Yavanna) or Kalakirya (how it was spelled in early drafts).
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M is for Melkor, the first dark Lord.

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". . . But the Quendi shall be the fairest of all earthly creatures, and they shall have and shall conceive and bring forth more beauty than all my Children . . ."

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Silmarils, the jewels created by Fëanor, presumably under or partially under the guidance of Aulë
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V for the Valar, what else? [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]
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Part of the word, Mahanaxar, the Ring of Doom, near the golden gates of Valinor.

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Quote:
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E"z"ellohar

The Green Mound of the Two Trees of Valinor
Thanks, Pio. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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How about...quotes from "The Two Towers"?

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"Boromir is dead"
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C is for
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"Edoras, as those courts are called,' said Gandalf. 'and Meduseld is that golden hall. There dwells Theoden son of Thengel, King of the Mark of Rohan."

Gandalf, in The King of the Golden Hall.

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O prouder walls! White Towers! O wingéd crown and throne of gold!
O Gondor, Gondor! Shall Men behold the Silver Tree,
Or West Wind blow again between the Mountains and the Sea?"

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