"Fellowship of the Ring" Trivia

[Lizra]

Ask a trivia question about "The Fellowship of the Ring". Whoever answers correctly shall ask the next question.

What happens in "The Hall of Fire"?

GAME RULES

........All answers to questions must be found in Fellowship of the Ring. Please give the current "question asker' two days (48 hours) to tell players if any of the answers given are correct. The question "asker" should give a hint if neccessary (four wrong answers). Of course, as soon as the current question "asker" tells you that you have answered his/her question correctly, you may ask a new one................

[barrelrider110]

There is always a fire, and the hall is usually a quiet place for peace and thought, but on some days you may hear songs and tales.

[Lizra]

Yes Barrelrider, you are correct. :) I will have to work hard to challenge you! The days for many songs and tales were called "high days". :) The fire is always there, as you mentioned, but little other light! Sounds very nice! Gandalf said you could hear many songs and tales "if you can keep awake"! I give myself 20 minutes. :D

[barrelrider110]

Thank you, Lizra. :) Where did the hobbits dwell prior to their settling of the Shire in Eriador?;)

[Lizra]

Hmmmmm, how about "the upper vales of Anduin, between the eaves of Greenwood the Great and the Misty Mountains".

[barrelrider110]

Well done, Lizra. Your go.:D

[Lizra]

Where do you think one of my favorite descriptions occured?

.......Frodo stood near the open door and watched the white chalky path turn into a little river of milk and go bubbling away down into the valley........

(silly, I know, but I can't resist) :)

[Cirdan]

The house of Tom Bombadil:)

"They had not made any definite plans, but had vaguely thought of going down to Crickhollow together first, and resting there a bit."

[Lizra]

Yes Cirdan, rainy days are wonderful in the house of Tom Bombadil!. Too bad Frodo couldn't have stayed a little longer.

[Cirdan]

Originally posted by Lizra
Yes Cirdan, rainy days are wonderful in the house of Tom Bombadil!. Too bad Frodo couldn't have stayed a little longer.

Yeah, it always seemed they had to leave the nice places too soon. I love the descriptions of the little places like the row of stones on the path to the dell on Weathertop. The combination of weather, terrain, and phase of the moon can almost pinpoint the location since each was unique.

[Lizra]

Ask us a question, Cirdan....:)

[Cirdan]

Edit:

What happens when Gandalf says, "naur an edraith ammen!"?

[barrelrider110]

He made a fire at the Redhorn Gate. (not sure I can spell Caradrhas)

[Lizra]

Iwas looking for the other question! Trickses! :eek:

[Falagar]

What happens when Gandalf says, "naur an edraith ammen!"?
The Tree behind him bursts into flames.

[Cirdan]

Originally posted by barrelrider110
He made a fire at the Redhorn Gate. (not sure I can spell Caradrhas)
Correct.
Ask away.:)



Sorry about the other quote, I don't think you'd have found it in the fellowship.:o

[Lizra]

Originally posted by Cirdan




Sorry about the other quote, I don't think you'd have found it in the fellowship.:o [/B]

Yes, yes, I was looking once, twice, and thrice! But I'll save all I gleaned for future questions. The general info was there, but nothing worded exactly like that! :p

[wahine]

How did Bilbo's poem, (the one he said shortly before the fellowship left) go?

[Lizra]

Wahine, You have to be the first to answer a question correctly, before you may ask a question! :)

[barrelrider110]

Originally posted by Cirdan
Correct.
Ask away.:)
Who "lost" his horse at Tharbad?

[Falagar]

Boromir.

[barrelrider110]

Well done, Falagar. Your turn to ask us a question.

Interesting to note that Boromir told Celeborn that he "lost" his horse at the ford, which gives us the impression that the horse drowned. However, when Aragorn and co. first meet Eomer, Eomer states that the horse that they lent Bormir came back riderless. I wonder how Boromir, no doubt a skilled rider (although less skilled than the Rohirrim) "lost" his mount?

[Falagar]

Ok...
Who (except from Aragorn (?and the Hobbits) was the only one in the book to attack the Black Riders with fire?

(very stupid question, brain=empty, and too long time since I read LotR)

[barrelrider110]

Not entirely brain empty. I thought the question about Boromir's horse was quite challenging. :)

[barrelrider110]

Glorfindel!

[Cirdan]

Gandalf on Weathertop

[Lizra]

Ohhhhh Falager........Who is right? :) :confused:

[Lizra]

One last call for Falager!!! FALAGER!!!

[Falagar]

Yes? ;)
Glorfindel is correct. Your turn!
I've always thought Gandalf attacked with lightning (due to the yellow light)

[Lizra]

Barrelrider 110, are you out there? may we have a new question please! :)

[barrelrider110]

Dreadfully, dreadfully sorry Lizra, been away, forgot I left an answer. :o Thank you, everyone for being so patient.:)

Okay, here goes:

Who dreamt about "the men of Carn Dûm"?

[Lizra]

I will make a guess and say Frodo. He was always having "heavy" dreams!

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by barrelrider110
Okay, here goes:

Who dreamt about "the men of Carn Dûm"?

Was it Elendil

[wahine]

Boromir! NO GIMLI NO BOROMIR NO WAIT GIMLI!!!! NOOOO BOROMIR! :D!?!?

[Melkor's significant othe]

Merry in the Barrow.....

[barrelrider110]

'What in the name of wonder?' began Merry, feeling the golden circlet that had slipped over one eye. Then he stopped, and a shadow came over his face, and he closed his eyes. 'Of course, I remember!' he said. 'The men of Carn Dûm came on us at night, and we were worsted. Ah! the spear in my heart!' He clutched at his breast. 'No! No!' he said, opening his eyes. 'What am I saying? I have been dreaming. Where did you get to, Frodo?'

Correct-o MSO. Your turn to ask.

[Dúnedain]

OMG I am a moron, lol, I just realized the title is "Fellowship of the Ring" trivia, lol, whoopsy :D

[Lizra]

"Bump up"........Melkor's Significant Other!!?? Are you out there? (Are you related to Sauron's Nagging Wife?) :) question please....

[Legolaslvr!]

Sam????

[Lizra]

The answer was Merry, which Melkor's significant othe(r) got. Thanks for the reply though, Legolaslvr. I will ask a new question for the "players" :) out there, Mso, ask another question when ever if you want.

Who was Ohtar, and what did he do?

[Melkor's significant othe]

Sorry for the delay - working off-site......then, weekend things.....
( Jeeze this is difficult, my questions seems either to easy or just arithmetic!)
Okey-dokey, here's my two-penneth.....

Who first uses Quenya rather than Sindarin in LOTR ?

( Hope that's not too easy or obscure....)

[Lizra]

Well that's pretty good timing Mso! :D So... there's two question out, we'll take whatever answers we can get! :)

[Melkor's significant othe]

Lol, all that delay then 2 at once...

The esquire who asked leave to go to the out-garrison ?

( Or am I confusing Denethor with Theoden..?)

[barrelrider110]

Originally posted by Lizra
The answer was Merry, which Melkor's significant othe(r) got. Thanks for the reply though, Legolaslvr. I will ask a new question for the "players" :) out there, Mso, ask another question when ever if you want.

Who was Ohtar, and what did he do?
Ohtar was Isuldur's squire. He escaped the disaster of the Gladden Fields with the shards of Narsil, which be brought to Imladris.

[Lizra]

Barrelrider is correct.

[barrelrider110]

Thank you, Lizra.:)

On what day of the week did Frodo leave the Shire?

[Cirdan]

Do you mean what day did he leave Bag End or what day did he exit the Shire? Sorry to nitpick.

[barrelrider110]

Originally posted by Cirdan
Do you mean what day did he leave Bag End or what day did he exit the Shire? Sorry to nitpick.

Not nitpicking at all.

I meant the day Frodo left Bag End.

[Beleg Strongbow]

September 22nd: Our Birthday

If I'm right then the next question is
Who refers to Nindalf (not a typo)?

[Lizra]

Oh man! I hope you're not right! :D

[Cirdan]

The great marshland region beneath the Emyn Muil that formed where the river Entwash flowed into the Anduin.

He left on a Wednesday, too, I believe...

[barrelrider110]

Frodo did not leave Bag End on Wednesday.

[Radagast The Brown]

Thurseday?

[barrelrider110]

Thursday it was, big guy.

Your turn to be inquisitive.

[Lizra]

Originally posted by Melkor's significant othe
[B

Who first uses Quenya rather than Sindarin in LOTR ?

( Hope that's not too easy or obscure....) [/B]

Don't forget this question! Since I wouldn't know one from the other, I'll pass. There was that meeting with Gildor, but I have no ideas what kind of elvish he spoke??? Frodo was the elf friend, Sam knew some stuff he learned from bilbo. Someone! :)

[Renille]

I'm pretty sure it was Gildor's elves. Frodo mentioned they were "High elves," wouldn't they speak Quenya rather than Sindarian? I know they mentioned Elbereth, something Grey elves wouldn't normally do. It was either them or Frodo, because,
"Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting," he added in the high-elven speech."


Or am I totally off?

[Lizra]

So if you say "Elbereth", it's Quenya, which is the language of the high elves? Hmmmm, That word gets used alot! I say Frodo.
Yes...... he tells Sam, "These are High Elves! They spoke the name of Elbereth!"

(Waiting for radagast on both trivias!) :)

[Renille]

Originally posted by Lizra
So if you say "Elbereth", it's Quenya, which is the language of the high elves? Hmmmm, That word gets used alot! I say Frodo.
Yes...... he tells Sam, "These are High Elves! They spoke the name of Elbereth!"

(Waiting for radagast on both trivias!) :)

I think that's right...but wouldn't the elves still have had to sing their song first for Frodo to comment on it? So I still think it's the elves. :) But I am pretty sure the Elbereth-being-Quenya thing is right.

[Lizra]

Yes, you're right. I thought the song was written in the common tongue (most of it is), but they do say Gilthoniel! O Elbereth twice! :) We shall have to wait for Melkor's significant othe(r???) :D

[Melkor's significant othe]

In the plot of the book it's Gildor's Elves, but in the diction of the book it's Frodo. Either way you're correct, as Elbereth is High (Quenya) Eldarin.

Now someone else's turn to ask.....

[Lizra]

Well! Thanks for clearing that up Mso, :D (cough, cough)....Renille, why don't you (and Radagast is up too) ask us a question.

[Elf Girl]

Tokien says in The Letters that the song is in Sindarin. (Just to muddle things up a litte more.)

[Lizra]

Well, one things for sure....I have no idea! :) I know elvish as well as I know Martian. :rolleyes: :)

[Melkor's significant othe]

Oh damn, now I'm not so sure. Elbereth is also known as Varda in Aman - is this Valinorean - ie.Quenya ? Does anyone know someone on the moot who is a lanuguages guru - I'm not !
The answer I wanted though, was the one posted - at the meeting of Frodo,Sam & Pippin with Gildor's Elves....So come on somebody - ask a question......(Only from FOTR )

[Renille]

I think I'm supposed to be asking a question...so here it goes...

How long did Gandalf take to decide which direction to go in while the company was stuck in Moria?

[entss89]

maybeeeeeeeeee, 3 days

i truely dont know!

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Renille
I think I'm supposed to be asking a question...so here it goes...

How long did Gandalf take to decide which direction to go in while the company was stuck in Moria?

It was one night, they camped in the guardroom, Gandalf couldn't sleep and relieved Pippin from watch and he stayed there for 6 hours while the others slept, then he got them up and chose the direction...

[entss89]

wow you are very smart! and i said 3 days so i was pretty far off!

[Arcala]

That was a very hard question Renille!

[entss89]

true very true what you said arcala!

[Dúnedain]

So where is Renille to confirm my correctness :D

[Lizra]

This is the hardest part of the Trivia games! :) The patient waiting. I hope you don't ask, "Who refers to Nindalf?"! :eek: ;)

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Lizra
This is the hardest part of the Trivia games! :) The patient waiting. I hope you don't ask, "Who refers to Nindalf?"! :eek: ;)

Hmmmm, maybe I will now, MUAHAHAHA!! :D

Nah, I already know what I am gonna ask, I've just been waiting to get another one right so I could ask it :p

[Beleg Strongbow]

c'mon, it's an easy question... :D (who refers to Nindalf?)
I hope I get one right soon... :D

[Cirdan]

Celeborn

[Renille]

*Cringe* So sorry...yes, 6 hours was correct, Dunedain. Good job!:D

[Dúnedain]

Yaaaaaaaaay :D

Ok here is my question!

What is the magical substance known as Starmoon, what is it and where did the Fellowship come across it on their quest?

[Lizra]

I don't remember that! (any hints? :o )

[Legolaslvr!]

I agree with Lizra that is a hard one!!!!!!!!!:confused: :confused:

[azalea]

I have a feeling that in the book it isn't called Starmoon," but is translated from another language (elvish or dwarvish?) as starmoon. Just a thought.

[Renille]

Does it have anything to do with the metal inscription on the door at Moria?

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Renille
Does it have anything to do with the metal inscription on the door at Moria?

Yes it does :D

[Renille]

OOH! Then I think I know what I'm doing! Starmoon is also called ithildin, and is only visible in starlight and moonlight. The company first meets this metal when they read the inscription which reflects the moon. It reads "The doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak,friend, and enter." And underneath "small and faint" it is written:"I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Hollin drew these signs."

Am I right?

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Renille
OOH! Then I think I know what I'm doing! Starmoon is also called ithildin, and is only visible in starlight and moonlight. The company first meets this metal when they read the inscription which reflects the moon. It reads "The doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak,friend, and enter." And underneath "small and faint" it is written:"I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Hollin drew these signs."

Am I right?

Yes you are right, and it is also made from Mithril...:D

[Beleg Strongbow]

By the way, though, Gandalf encountered it earlier. Think back to the Hobbit, and the Quest of the Mountain: Elrond uncovers secret writing in "moon-letters" on Thror's Map.

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Beleg Strongbow
By the way, though, Gandalf encountered it earlier. Think back to the Hobbit, and the Quest of the Mountain: Elrond uncovers secret writing in "moon-letters" on Thror's Map.

By the way, this is "Fellowship of the Ring" trivia, and the question was, "When did the Fellowship come across it?"

:D

[Renille]

Yay! And I was tempted to mention the Hobbit meeting with the moon-letters. But then I remembered that it WAS only Fellowship Trivia...

My question- What was the thing that Tom Bombadil chose from the wight's lair and why was it special?

[Earniel]

A jewel in the form of a butterfly I believe. It was a gift for Goldberry.

[barrelrider110]

He chose for himself from the pile a brooch set with blue stones, many-shaded like flax-flowers or the wings of blue butterflies. He looked long at it, as if stirred by some memory, shaking his head, and saying at last: 'Here is a pretty toy for Tom and for his lady! Fair was she who long ago wore this on her shoulder. Goldberry shall wear it now, and we will not forget her!'

I believe you're right, Eärniel.

:)

[Arcala]

why does everyone get the answers before i do? :confused:

[Legolaslvr!]

The same with me!;) :p ;) :p

[Renille]

Earniel is...wr...excuse me...RIGHT! :p Good job! Now ask a question and I promise not to answer it!

[Earniel]

*falls from chair* I'm right? :eek: :p

I don't know whether it has been asked before (I hope not) but here goes:

What was Arwen wearing on the feast in Rivendell after Frodo recovered from his wound?

[barrelrider110]

She was dressed in grey with a belt of leaves in silver, and a white lace crown also silver with gems.

[Earniel]

You got it. Now ask us. :)

[barrelrider110]

Thank you, Eärniel,

Who is Narvi, and what did he do?

[Earniel]

The dwarf that made the ithildin markings at the door of morÃ*a?

[barrelrider110]

`The words are in the elven-tongue of the West of Middle-earth in the Elder Days,' answered Gandalf. 'But they do not say anything of importance to us. They say only: The Doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak, friend, and enter. And underneath small and faint is written: I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Hollin drew these signs.'
I believe Narvi made the doors, and Celebrimdor made the writing, but that's close enough.

Your turn Eärniel.:)

[Earniel]

Thank you, though I don't deserve all the glory for finding the answer. It was posted just two questions back.:p

Question: What was the gift that Lobelia received from Bilbo on his 111th birthday and why did he give this particular gift?

[barrelrider110]

Originally posted by Eärniel
Thank you, though I don't deserve all the glory for finding the answer. It was posted just two questions back.:p

Question: What was the gift that Lobelia received from Bilbo on his 111th birthday and why did he give this particular gift?

:confused:
I'm so confused.

But I do know the answer to the question: Spoons! Lobelia was in the habit of helping herself to Bilbo's spoons while he was away, I think, on the Quest of Erebor.

[Earniel]

Right again. :)

[barrelrider110]

Thank you.

Who has “a tipsy cat that plays a five-stringed fiddle?�

[Elf Girl]

The guy in the inn in Frodo's song?
You know, the "merry old inn"?

[barrelrider110]

:D
Yeah, the guy in the song, but there was more than one guy in the song.

[Arcala]

Yeah, the guy in the song, but there was more than one guy in the song

There was?

Oh, wait

Isn't it the ostler person?:confused:

[barrelrider110]

Isn't it the ostler person?

Ta daaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

That's the answer I was looking for. I looked up ostler, and it's short for "hostler" or "hosteler" meaning one who runs an inn.

Sorry, but "the guy in Frodo's song" was a bit too general of an answer. This is a trivia thread afterall;)

Your turn Arcala.

BTW, welcome to the 'moot.

[Arcala]

BTW, welcome to the 'moot

Thanks!

Okay, my question is: When Frodo and friends left Maggot's farm, what were they given and who gave it to them?

Oh, and I have another question that doesn't have to do with this but anyway, who was Tom Bombadil? Was he a Maia, or a Valar?

[Lizra]

Mushrooms, Mrs Maggot gave a big basket of them to Mr Maggot, to give to the traveling hobbits.

I'll let someone else answer the "easy" one! ;)

[azalea]

Arcala: Do a search of this forum (using search button in upper righthand corner of the screen), and you will find many threads about Tom. You'll see many different theories by many different people, and maybe you'll want to add one of your own!:)

[Cirdan]

Tom is an enigma (per JRRT).:)

[barrelrider110]

:confused:
I'm so confyoooooooooosed!

Is there a question out there?

[azalea]

No, it's Lizra's turn, though.

[Arcala]

Lizra is correct. :) :p :D

[Lizra]

My turn? Oh boy!!! :)

Who is "a giver of gifts beyond the power of kings"?

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Lizra
My turn? Oh boy!!! :)

Who is "a giver of gifts beyond the power of kings"?

Bilbo by giving the mithril mail to Frodo :D

[Fingolfin_1st]

I have a question:
but its not from the lord of the rings book its from beleriand and of the old days.

first ones easy:whats the name of turins sword?

and name the three children of fingolfin-

[Lizra]

Originally posted by Fingolfin_1st
I have a question:
but its not from the lord of the rings book its from beleriand and of the old days.

first ones easy:whats the name of turins sword?

and name the three children of fingolfin-

Fingolfin! This is Fellowship of The Ring trivia only! :) (Read the first post in this thread) You may only ask a question, if you have answered a question correctly. (this happens in order also) It's a game with rules....Now, if you would like to start a trivia thread about the Silmarillion, I'm sure you'd find some players! Cheers!

Though Bilbo did give wonderful gifts, This person I'm thinking of is specifically called "a giver of gifts beyond the power of kings" in FoTR.

[Cirdan]

Celeborn is the gift giver.

[Lizra]

Yea Cirdan! You are correct! I always associated Galadriel with the gifts, poor Celeborn doesn't get the recognition he deserves!

You ask next please.....

[Cirdan]

Oh boy! My Turn to ask...:)


Identify Aiglos...

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Was that in FotR? But anyway...

Gil-Galad was an Elven king...his lance was keen. ;)

[Cirdan]

Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
Was that in FotR? But anyway...

Gil-Galad was an Elven king...his lance was keen. ;)

right GW. It was in the council when Elrond describes his role in the siege of Barad-Dur. (Gil-Galad's spear-boy).

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Right. Now I ask a question? Umm...*skims through FotR*

Who was the first to attempt to come to Gandalf's aid, right before he smote the Bridge?

[Cirdan]

Without looking I would say Boromir since he usually brought up the rear.

[Lizra]

Aragorn!

"He cannot stand alone!"..."Elendil!"...."I am with you, Gandalf!"

Boromir was next..."Gondor!"

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Righto, Lizra! ;)

[Lizra]

Great!

How about this......What did Bilbo forget to do, until there was no time left to do it? (luckily, he was able to come up with a good solution to the problem) :)

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Gee....I don't know....

Must...resist urge...to look in...book...

[Renille]

I believe that answer is...Bilbo kept putting off finishing his book.
Or perhaps not...but I think that is right,

[Earniel]

He forgot to let the elven smiths repair Frodo's sword. So he gave Sting to Frodo as replacement.

[Lizra]

Oh man! You are GOOD Earniel! That's it!

Gwaimir, I love looking in the book! You pick up so much, and see the wonderful dialog! I like to post a bit of extra info gleaned from the book with my answers, this way, a trivia game can help people learn, with the book having so much more cool stuff than the movie, and some members here might not have read the book yet. Go ahead, crack that book! :)

[Earniel]

Oh I'm not that good. I just read that particular chapter 3 days ago. ;)

I assume it is my turn now, if not feel free to throw a virtual book at my head.

Queston: Who argued with Gandalf to take another road than that through Moria?

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Eärniel
Oh I'm not that good. I just read that particular chapter 3 days ago. ;)

I assume it is my turn now, if not feel free to throw a virtual book at my head.

Queston: Who argued with Gandalf to take another road than that through Moria?

Aragorn

[Earniel]

correct. Your turn. :)

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Originally posted by Lizra
Oh man! You are GOOD Earniel! That's it!

Gwaimir, I love looking in the book! You pick up so much, and see the wonderful dialog! I like to post a bit of extra info gleaned from the book with my answers, this way, a trivia game can help people learn, with the book having so much more cool stuff than the movie, and some members here might not have read the book yet. Go ahead, crack that book! :)

That isn't cheating?

[Gwaimir Windgem]

And I love the books too; but I thought it would be cheating to look for the answers? Or is this an open-book exam? ;)

[Lizra]

Open book for me! Do what you want! (I certainly will! ;) )

[Arcala]

Open book for me! Do what you want! (I certainly will! )

I usually look through the book, cause otherwise I'd never get any answers.:D

[Dúnedain]

I cannot think of anything, so this is gonna be an easy one :D


What is the name of Tom Bombadil's pony?

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Fatty Lumpkin?

[Dúnedain]

yuppers :D

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Woohoo! :D

Erhem, here's an easy one...Who was Elrond's advisor? :rolleyes:

[Dúnedain]

FIGWIT! :D

[Gwaimir Windgem]

lol, funny one there. :D No, he sits next to Aragorn, right? So he's his advisor. ;)

[barrelrider110]

Erestor

[Earniel]

Originally posted by Dúnedain
FIGWIT! :D

My first thought exactly! :D

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Eärniel
My first thought exactly! :D

hehe *bows* :D

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Righto, Barrel! Your turn! :D

[barrelrider110]

Thank you!

What is another, more common name for what the men of Gondor call “sweet galenas?�

[Gwaimir Windgem]

EDIT: Oops.

[barrelrider110]

Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
EDIT: Oops.
Good guess, but sorry, that's not the right answer. Try again.

[Elf Girl]

Pipeweed?

[Dúnedain]

Is this question from Fellowship??

[Gwaimir Windgem]

I think it's RotK, if I'm not mistaken.

EDIT: Just looked it up in my index, and it's in both FotR and RotK.

[Legolaslvr!]

Hi!

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
I think it's RotK, if I'm not mistaken.

EDIT: Just looked it up in my index, and it's in both FotR and RotK.

okie, just wanted to make sure, cuz I have no idea, lol :D

[Wayfarer]

What is another, more common name for what the men of Gondor call “sweet galenas?�westmansweed, was the name commonly used among men. It was the hobbits that called it pipeweed.

Elrond alludes to a silmarillion character before the fellowship leaves. What is the allusion, who is he speaking of, and how does it apply to the conversation taking place?

That's cruel, I know. ]: )

[barrelrider110]

Originally posted by Elf Girl
Pipeweed?

Correct Elf Girl, your turn.

And yes, this nugget can be found in "Fellowship."

[-elfearz-]

Originally posted by Wayfarer
[I]Elrond alludes to a silmarillion character before the fellowship leaves. What is the allusion, who is he speaking of, and how does it apply to the conversation taking place?

That's cruel, I know. ]: )

he alludes to a few at the council of elrond, but you meant right before they left, at the start of 'the ring goes south', didn't you?

EDIT: evil italic thing, refuses to work...

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Doesn't really matter, since his question didn't count.

[-elfearz-]

i know. :p
i was just curious :rolleyes:

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Good thing you aren't a cat. :eek:

[-elfearz-]

lol, bloody oath :p

[elendili]

Good god people what is going on here ?????????? are you insane???????????? I want to be a cat when i'm reincarnated.

Originally posted by Wayfarer
Elrond alludes to a silmarillion character before the fellowship leaves. What is the allusion, who is he speaking of, and how does it apply to the conversation taking place?

That's cruel, I know. ]: )

Glorfindel? i picked a random name

[barrelrider110]

While we are waiting for Elfgirl to post a question, I will endeavor to take a shot at this one.
Originally posted by Wayfarer
Elrond alludes to a silmarillion character before the fellowship leaves. What is the allusion, who is he speaking of, and how does it apply to the conversation taking place?

That's cruel, I know. ]: ) [/B]
I believe Elrond is alluding to the sons of Fëanor when he and Gimli are having the following conversation:

`The further you go, the less easy will it be to withdraw; yet no oath or bond is laid on you to go further than you will. For you do not yet know the strength of your hearts, and you cannot foresee what each may meet upon the road.' [said Elrond]
`Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens,' said Gimli.
'Maybe,' said Elrond, `but let him not vow to walk in the dark, who has not seen the nightfall.'
'Yet sworn word may strengthen quaking heart,' said Gimli.
`Or break it,' said Elrond.

[-elfearz-]

Originally posted by barrelrider110

I believe Elrond is alluding to the sons of Fëanor when he and Gimli are having the following conversation:

yes, it all becomes clear now. it was one of those evil abstract-type allusions :rolleyes:
can't believe i didn't see the connection myself - that's one of my favourite conversation things in lotr...
well, you learn something new every day :p

elendili - cat's are great. reincarnation as a cat is fine, but a death wish if you're curious by nature ;)

[Lizra]

Elf Girl....are you out there? Ask us a question, please! :)

[Lizra]

Last call!!!! :)

[Cirdan]

...a miruvor neat;)

[Lizra]

Originally posted by Cirdan
...a miruvor neat;)

Make mine a Tirion sunrise, ask a question someone!

[Cirdan]

Okay... an easy one since it's not my turn:

Whose presence reveals Bilbo's secret to Merry?

[Earniel]

Lobelia Sackville-Baggins?

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Wasn't it just the Sackville-Baggins'?

[Cirdan]

Well, I guess GW is technically right as the S-Bs are refered to in the plural.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

What sign did Gandalf leave at Weathertop, and what was it on?

[Celebréiel]

Didnt he leave the rune symbol for a G and three notches on a stone. *shrugs*

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Sheesh, a one minute Trivia Question! :rolleyes: Your turn, Cel.

[Celebréiel]

;) Hehe.
Um....duhh...*moron moment in thinking of a question*
Okay, heres a simple one..What is the name of the place Treebeard first took Merry and Pip to?
And for an extra thing...how many ent strides did he say it took? :D :p
~Celebréiel

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Fellowship of the Ring Trivia. ;)

I know what you mean, I always have to think for a while to get one.

[Cirdan]

Oops! Non-Fellowship question!

[Celebréiel]

Ah! I am a moron! Okay, forget that last question!! :( Sorry. Gimme a sec for a new one..

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Don't worry, I just threw in random names in the Name Game at first. :rolleyes:

[Celebréiel]

:rolleyes: Uhh.....What was taken from all the hobbits when they were captured by the barrow-wights?
~Celebréiel
ugh, Ill attepmt to acctually*read* the subject title from now on ;)

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Their clothes, wasn't it?

[Celebréiel]

:D Yeah, good job,lol they all lost their clothes.

[Legolaslvr!]

yur turn gw

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Bet the EW and Billy Boyd fangirls wish they'd left that scene in. :rolleyes: Anyway...

Umm...

Lemme see...

Who was the Ringbearer? :p

What was the name for the places Elves of Lorien lived?

[Cirdan]

Flet

[Gwaimir Windgem]

I actually meant the Elvish name, but since I didn't say that, right answer. Your turn.

[Cirdan]

Who is the white figure who shone and did not grow dim like others?

[Lizra]

Glorfindel!

[Cirdan]

Glorious, Lizra! You're up.:)

[Lizra]

Cool! When does Frodo put the ring on for the first time, in the book?

[Gwaimir Windgem]

EDIT:

Wait: The Prancing Pony!

[Lizra]

nooooo! ;)

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Confusticate and bebother it! :mad:

[Cirdan]

On his finger or his person?

[cassiopeia]

Tom Bombadil's house?
I havn't cheated and checked the book. :D If that's right be patient with me about posting a riddle. :)

[Lizra]

Yes, that's the time I was thinking....can anyone remember an incident prior to that, where Frodo puts on his precious?

Frodo get's a little weird there. Tom has made a mockery of the ring, by putting it on and not disappearing. Frodo gets whacky, and puts the ring on afterwards, to make sure it's still "his precious". Tom tells him, ......."Your hand's more fair without it!".......Poor Frodo!

[barrelrider110]

Originally posted by Lizra
Yes, that's the time I was thinking....can anyone remember an incident prior to that, where Frodo puts on his precious?

Frodo get's a little weird there. Tom has made a mockery of the ring by putting it on and not dissapearing. Frodo gets whacky and puts it on afterwards, to make sure it is still his precious. Tom tells him, ......."Your hand's more fair without it!".......Poor Frodo!

My my, this thread has been busy lately.

I am sure that in Tom Bombadil's house was the first time Frodo wore the ring. If he had used it earlier, the ringwraiths would have found him.

Always back to Tom Bombadil... the enigma;"what a strange creature" as Elrond said. The ring had no power over him, and he apparently could see Frodo with the ring on.

[Narsil's Master]

You guys really know your stuff

[Legolaslvr!]

whos next?

[Lizra]

Cassiopeia asks the next question, but she said to be patient! :eek: I wonder what (how long) that means! Narsil's master, welcome! Are from Indiana, or Indian :confused: I'm a Hoosier!

[cassiopeia]

Not too long, Lizra! It's just that I only log on once a day. :)
Here's my question: What day of the week was Bilbo's long-expected party held in 3001 TA?

[-elfearz-]

thursday! :D

argh! need question!
ok - easy one: what was 'The Sickle'? :confused:

[Cirdan]

The moon

[cassiopeia]

I thought it was the constellation The Plough.

[-elfearz-]

cassiopeia, you're right. it's the constellation called 'the plough' or 'the great bear'

post away

[Cirdan]

The supernova knows her constellations:)

[Lizra]

Ha! :)

[cassiopeia]

I thought so... Anyway: who did the Watcher in the Water take, as read in the book of Mazarbul?

[Lizra]

It took Oin. :(

[cassiopeia]

Yep, that's right...so sad.

[Lizra]

Who said "When heads are at a loss, bodies must serve." (and where) ?

[Lizra]

Well...A hint would be my location. (below my avatar)

[Cirdan]

*eyes book with guilt*

Boromir on Caradras?

[Legolaslvr!]

Boromir on Caradras?


U might be right!:cool:

[Lizra]

Cirdan got it first! Ain't nothin like a big strong man!!! :)

[Cirdan]

Originally posted by Lizra
Cirdan got it first! Ain't nothin like a big strong man!!! :)

*flexes* Oh, I think I pulled something.;) You meant Boromir, didn't you...

Question: Who hears the sound of the sea, where, and under what circumstance?

[Firekitten2006]

Was it Legolas on the way to the Paths of the Dead?

[Cirdan]

Originally posted by Firekitten2006
Was it Legolas on the way to the Paths of the Dead?

No, it is in the Fellowship...

[Lizra]

Is it Frodo in one of his vision dreams?

[Firekitten2006]

hmmmmmmmmmmm i wonder

[Dúnedain]

I actually think it was Aragorn, but I can't recall where or under what circumstance...

[Lizra]

Yes! ( Frodo) At Crickhollow.

(In his dream)... He heard the sea, and knew what is was. He was on a dark heath, with a salt smell in the air. He saw a tall white tower alone on a ridge He wanted to climb the tower and see the sea. But suddenly, a light came in the sky, and the noise of thunder.

[Cirdan]

Correct Lizra.

I came across it and thought it interesting that there was more than one dream sequence in the book.

[Lizra]

Yea! :D Ok.....When does Sam "really" say the line, "That was an eye-opener, and no mistake!" :confused: ;)

[Aranwe]

Movie: When he saw the dwarf city in Moria (dwarrowdelf, sp?)
Book: To Pippin, after the attack of the wargs before Moria

[Cirdan]

That's right. I looked near there first but not early enough. The I when mad thinking it was everywhere. Good one, Lizra!

[Lizra]

Great! :) You got it Aranwe, and so must ask the next question. It's funny how they fleshed the movie dialogue with catchy Tolkien lines, but moved them around to different places!

[Aranwe]

Ok, who was Galdor and where does he feature in the book?

[Cirdan]

He's my assistant.;) He represents at the council of Elrond.

[Dúnedain]

Originally posted by Cirdan
He's my assistant.;) He represents at the council of Elrond.

LOL, he is right, afterall he should know the best :D

[Cirdan]

What is Elbereth's more common name and under what circumstance is it revealed?

[Aranwe]

Varda (Sindarin, meaning star queen), although I'm not too sure what you mean by "under what circumstance is it revealed?" :confused:

[Gwaimir Windgem]

I always thought that Elbereth was her more common name. :confused:

And I'm pretty sure Varda is Quenya for 'Exalted'.

[Cirdan]

I was thinking over all of Tolkien's works, but your right, that is the commonly used name in many places.

That's half the question.

EDIT: I missed Arenwe's post. There is a time when the names are associated as part of the narrative.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

I suppose you probably mean the various invocations, etc.? Like the hymn that Gildor Inglorion and co. sung, when Frodo invoked her and Luthien at the Ford, and any of numerous other invocations? Also, in a way, any time that the Phial of Galadriel was used could be thought of as an invocation of Elbereth, I think, as it held the light of the Star of Earendil, and Elbereth was 'star-queen'.

[Cirdan]

Yes the "phial" was what I was looking for.

Your up, GW.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Oh, I got it? Crap, I was just mindlessly babbling. :mad:

Okee, a question...

Um...

In what order did Bilbo name the Hobbit family-names at his farewell speech?

[Radagast The Brown]

try to understand, because I'm not sure about my translation.

Bagins, Bofin, Took, Brandiback, Grab, Chab. Baroz, Hornblower, Bracegirdle, Goodbody, Brokhous, Proudfoot, Secbil-baggins.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Ooooo...Almost. :(

[Cirdan]

Bagginses, Boffins, Tooks and Brandybucks, and Grubbs, and Chubbs, and Burrowses, and Hornblowers, and Bolgers, Bracegirdles, Goodbodies, Brockhouses and Proudfoots (Proudfeet), and the Sackville-Bagginses.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Righto, Cirdan! :D

[Cirdan]

Who had a scabbard of chalcedony?

[Melkor's significant othe]

Earendell? (Bilbo's song in Imladris)

[Cirdan]

Right, MSO! I like a good geological question.

You're up.

[Lizra]

Melkor's significant other....would you, could you, ask us a question?

[Lizra]

How about an easy one while we wait! Who "really" threw the rock in the water outside of Moria?

[Radagast The Brown]

Lizra, do you say that just to make me feel stupid?