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Pervinca Took · 06-28-2019, 01:58 PM

Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

Prepared in anticipation
But not for their end
Of noble sacrifice.

Well, what I'm looking for were prepared, but not to be sacrificed. But then they were.

Gollum sacrificed the rabbits, but didn't prepare them. In my riddle, the same person has to do both.

New page.

Urwen · 06-28-2019, 02:22 PM

Animals of some kind?

Pervinca Took · 06-28-2019, 03:44 PM

No.

Urwen · 06-28-2019, 04:37 PM

Herbs from 'Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit' chapter?

Pervinca Took · 06-28-2019, 05:14 PM

Wrong book.

Urwen · 06-28-2019, 05:22 PM

From the Hobbit, then? There is a chapter titled 'Roast Mutton'.

Pervinca Took · 06-28-2019, 05:25 PM

Right book. Earlier.

Urwen · 06-28-2019, 05:49 PM

The dishes? Or seed-cakes?

Pervinca Took · 06-28-2019, 06:12 PM

It's the seed-cakes. (Prepared by Bilbo for his after-supper morsel, but given in the end to the first dwarf who arrived at his home).

Over to you!

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 01:38 AM

I will make a riddle, but I am not sure whether anyone would even try answering. I practically had to beg people to solve my last two.....

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 01:41 AM

I have to go on an errand, and I'll make one when I get back. But please try to solve it, people. It's no fun otherwise.

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 02:35 AM

This one is inspired by one of Nerwen's recent riddles.

Love for two people tore me
The one I loved abandoned me
Those I didn't know tried to save me
My corrupted kin slew me.

Pervinca Took · 06-29-2019, 02:51 AM

Gwindor?

(Don't hit me. I don't know 1st Age as well as you).

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 03:04 AM

Close, but no cigar. It's that person whom Gwindor loved.

Pervinca Took · 06-29-2019, 03:16 AM

But orcs slew Finduilas, and Turin slew himself.

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

But orcs slew Finduilas, and Turin slew himself.

Exactly. Orcs are corrupted Elves, hence they are corrupted kind to Finduilas (and other Elves)

Pervinca Took · 06-29-2019, 05:42 AM

Ah, I see!

Cleverer than a sentient seed-cake.

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 05:59 AM

A bit of additional explanation

Love for two people tore me - Gwindor and Turin
The one I loved abandoned me - Turin
Those I didn't know tried to save me - Dorlas and co.
My corrupted kin slew me. - already explained

Your go.

Pervinca Took · 06-29-2019, 01:33 PM

I took them both
But left their son;
Ask not of me
Why this was done.

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 02:04 PM

Interesting. I assume this is another of your silly riddles.

If so, that fox?

Pervinca Took · 06-29-2019, 02:50 PM

Not this time

In which volume of HOME does the fox eat anyone?

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 03:20 PM

A cat, then?

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 03:21 PM

And the only real couple mentioned in HoME along with an animal are Beren and Luthien, who had a son, Dior.

Urwen · 06-29-2019, 03:40 PM

I don't have HoME.

Pervinca Took · 06-30-2019, 03:43 AM

It is not in HOME. You had the right book to begin with. I was just joking about how it couldn't be the fox and there isn't even an obscure reference anywhere in HOME that says it was.

Urwen · 06-30-2019, 03:54 AM

The Brandywine river?

I took them both - According to the talk in the beginning, some believe that she pushed him and he pulled her with him; others say he is responsible, but the true culprit is the river itself.
But left their son; - well, it did
Ask not of me
Why this was done.

Pervinca Took · 06-30-2019, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urwen

The Brandywine river?

I took them both - According to the talk in the beginning, some believe that she pushed him and he pulled her with him; others say he is responsible, but the true culprit is the river itself.
But left their son; - well, it did
Ask not of me
Why this was done.

Correct!

And don't ask the Brandywine why Frodo wasn't in the boat but his parents were and had to die. No doubt Frodo was just 'meant' to be orphaned and adopted by an uncle who owned a demonic piece of bling.

Your turn!

Urwen · 06-30-2019, 04:49 AM

Another parent-esque riddle

In the land of light
I was laid to rest on that day
I created a being of great might
But the price was to fade away

Yet I was content
He would be renowned
My life was spent
I was laid to rest in a mound

My choices I do not regret
For he is someone they won't forget
Even so, I sometimes wish
That he has stayed in this land's bliss

Alas, different was his fate
Driven by his ire
And now it's too late
Fire shall die by fire

Pervinca Took · 06-30-2019, 05:14 AM

A beautiful poem, Urwen.

But every line screams Miriel, laid to rest in Valinor, talking of Feanor, so the answer comes very quickly (unless there is some trick or subterfuge and it's something else!)

Urwen · 06-30-2019, 05:43 AM

Yes, indeed. I wanted to use 'fire died by fire' line, and I then remembered the talks I've had on discord.

Pervinca Took · 06-30-2019, 07:48 AM

Hear it speak,
Hear it squeak,
But no, it doesn't neekerbreek.

Urwen · 06-30-2019, 07:51 AM

Troll's purse?

Pervinca Took · 06-30-2019, 08:49 AM

Correct!

Urwen · 06-30-2019, 09:01 AM

For this I was fated
I will go on and on
Even if I must be hated
This shall be done

I will take what is mine
I will mow my enemies down
I will keep them all in line
And seize me that crown!

Huinesoron · 07-01-2019, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urwen

For this I was fated
I will go on and on
Even if I must be hated
This shall be done

I will take what is mine
I will mow my enemies down
I will keep them all in line
And seize me that crown!

Ar-Pharazon.

Or Aragorn.

hS

Urwen · 07-01-2019, 11:49 AM

Phary is the answer. Told you it was easy.

Huinesoron · 07-02-2019, 05:19 AM

Turn ye back and seek for me
South of the woodland dell
Amid the dark and murksome trees
Guarding the road to Hell

A friend to all, afeared of none
Dealer in wings to those who'd fly
A fool or wise man - either one
Riddle me this: who am I?

hS

Pervinca Took · 07-02-2019, 06:19 AM

Is it Radagast?

Huinesoron · 07-02-2019, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pervinca Took

Is it Radagast?

It is. Why?

hS

Pervinca Took · 07-02-2019, 07:24 AM

Turn ye back and seek for me
South of the woodland dell
Amid the dark and murksome trees
Guarding the road to Hell

Unfortunately, my geography is pants. Rhosgobel is near Beorn's, isn't it?

A friend to all, afeared of none - no enemies I can think of
Dealer in wings to those who'd fly - friend to birds and beasts
A fool or wise man - either one - Radagast the Fool! / accounted one of the Wise.

06-28-2019, 02:22 PM	#3002
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	Animals of some kind? __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-28-2019, 03:44 PM	#3003
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	No. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-28-2019, 04:37 PM	#3004
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	Herbs from 'Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit' chapter? __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-28-2019, 05:14 PM	#3005
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Wrong book. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-28-2019, 05:22 PM	#3006
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	From the Hobbit, then? There is a chapter titled 'Roast Mutton'. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-28-2019, 05:25 PM	#3007
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Right book. Earlier. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-28-2019, 05:49 PM	#3008
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	The dishes? Or seed-cakes? __________________ 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; 06-28-2019 at 05:53 PM.

06-28-2019, 06:12 PM	#3009
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	It's the seed-cakes. (Prepared by Bilbo for his after-supper morsel, but given in the end to the first dwarf who arrived at his home). Over to you! __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always." Last edited by Pervinca Took; 06-30-2019 at 05:09 AM.

06-29-2019, 01:38 AM	#3010
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	I will make a riddle, but I am not sure whether anyone would even try answering. I practically had to beg people to solve my last two..... __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-29-2019, 01:41 AM	#3011
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	I have to go on an errand, and I'll make one when I get back. But please try to solve it, people. It's no fun otherwise. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-29-2019, 02:35 AM	#3012
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	This one is inspired by one of Nerwen's recent riddles. Love for two people tore me The one I loved abandoned me Those I didn't know tried to save me My corrupted kin slew me. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-29-2019, 02:51 AM	#3013
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Gwindor? (Don't hit me. I don't know 1st Age as well as you). __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-29-2019, 03:04 AM	#3014
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	Close, but no cigar. It's that person whom Gwindor loved. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-29-2019, 03:16 AM	#3015
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	But orcs slew Finduilas, and Turin slew himself. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-29-2019, 05:42 AM	#3017
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Ah, I see! Cleverer than a sentient seed-cake. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-29-2019, 05:59 AM	#3018
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	A bit of additional explanation Love for two people tore me - Gwindor and Turin The one I loved abandoned me - Turin Those I didn't know tried to save me - Dorlas and co. My corrupted kin slew me. - already explained Your go. __________________ 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; 06-29-2019 at 06:07 AM.

06-29-2019, 01:33 PM	#3019
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	I took them both But left their son; Ask not of me Why this was done. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-29-2019, 02:04 PM	#3020
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	Interesting. I assume this is another of your silly riddles. If so, that fox? __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-29-2019, 02:50 PM	#3021
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Not this time In which volume of HOME does the fox eat anyone? __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always." Last edited by Pervinca Took; 06-30-2019 at 05:10 AM.

06-29-2019, 03:20 PM	#3022
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	A cat, then? __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-29-2019, 03:21 PM	#3023
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	And the only real couple mentioned in HoME along with an animal are Beren and Luthien, who had a son, Dior. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-29-2019, 03:40 PM	#3024
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	I don't have HoME. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-30-2019, 03:43 AM	#3025
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	It is not in HOME. You had the right book to begin with. I was just joking about how it couldn't be the fox and there isn't even an obscure reference anywhere in HOME that says it was. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-30-2019, 03:54 AM	#3026
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	The Brandywine river? I took them both - According to the talk in the beginning, some believe that she pushed him and he pulled her with him; others say he is responsible, but the true culprit is the river itself. But left their son; - well, it did Ask not of me Why this was done. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-30-2019, 04:49 AM	#3028
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	Another parent-esque riddle In the land of light I was laid to rest on that day I created a being of great might But the price was to fade away Yet I was content He would be renowned My life was spent I was laid to rest in a mound My choices I do not regret For he is someone they won't forget Even so, I sometimes wish That he has stayed in this land's bliss Alas, different was his fate Driven by his ire And now it's too late Fire shall die by fire __________________ 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; 06-30-2019 at 04:54 AM.

06-30-2019, 05:14 AM	#3029
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	A beautiful poem, Urwen. But every line screams Miriel, laid to rest in Valinor, talking of Feanor, so the answer comes very quickly (unless there is some trick or subterfuge and it's something else!) __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-30-2019, 05:43 AM	#3030
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	Yes, indeed. I wanted to use 'fire died by fire' line, and I then remembered the talks I've had on discord. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-30-2019, 07:48 AM	#3031
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Hear it speak, Hear it squeak, But no, it doesn't neekerbreek. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-30-2019, 07:51 AM	#3032
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	Troll's purse? __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

06-30-2019, 08:49 AM	#3033
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Correct! __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

06-30-2019, 09:01 AM	#3034
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	For this I was fated I will go on and on Even if I must be hated This shall be done I will take what is mine I will mow my enemies down I will keep them all in line And seize me that crown! __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

07-01-2019, 11:49 AM	#3036
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,376	Phary is the answer. Told you it was easy. __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

07-02-2019, 05:19 AM	#3037
Huinesoron Overshadowed Eagle Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: The north-west of the Old World, east of the Sea Posts: 3,786	Turn ye back and seek for me South of the woodland dell Amid the dark and murksome trees Guarding the road to Hell A friend to all, afeared of none Dealer in wings to those who'd fly A fool or wise man - either one Riddle me this: who am I? hS

07-02-2019, 06:19 AM	#3038
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Is it Radagast? __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."

07-02-2019, 07:24 AM	#3040
Pervinca Took Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Treetops, C/O Great Smials Posts: 5,035	Turn ye back and seek for me South of the woodland dell Amid the dark and murksome trees Guarding the road to Hell Unfortunately, my geography is pants. Rhosgobel is near Beorn's, isn't it? A friend to all, afeared of none - no enemies I can think of Dealer in wings to those who'd fly - friend to birds and beasts A fool or wise man - either one - Radagast the Fool! / accounted one of the Wise. __________________ "Sit by the firelight's glow; tell us an old tale we know. Tell of adventures strange and rare; never to change, ever to share! Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always."