That seems a bit of an overreaction. My take on "isn't it supposed to be 'colour?' was that it was not at all serious, more of a whimsical comment.
For no reason I can fathom, two of my three children spell color as colour. (We're Yanks, by the way.) They just like the way it looks.
Oh, yeah, because Sting's edge shines blue in the proximity of Goblins.
Thread: Trivia: Barad-dur
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And Lord_aragorn86's "yellow and green" is the correct answer earning anothe pretty bauble.
And Lord_aragorn86's "yellow and green" is the correct answer earning anothe pretty bauble.
Thanks a lot Grondy. Though I don't understand the use of "another". This is my first one!
And Bilbo knew Sting was elvish because of the elvish characters inscribed on it. He saw them in the Troll's caves. Also, Gandalf and Elrond told him!
Shaya puma gets the Pseudo-Silmaril. He had the correct answer, which was the blade turned blue in the vicinity of Goblins, which Bilbo only discovered after he lost Gandalf and the Dwarves in the Goblin tunnels.
Elrond only looked at Glamdring and Orcrist; he never looked at Sting; though had there be any writing on the dagger Bilbo used as a short sword and later called Sting, he probably would have asked Elrond for the interpetation. Therefore, our movie copies of Sting are probably not quite authentic bookwise, for they have writing, though I can't remember what it is supposed to say.
'Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky...' How many rings are mentioned in all that verse
Elrond only looked at Glamdring and Orcrist; he never looked at Sting; though had there be any writing on the dagger Bilbo used as a short sword and later called Sting, he probably would have asked Elrond for the interpetation. Therefore, our movie copies of Sting are probably not quite authentic bookwise, for they have writing, though I can't remember what it is supposed to say.
'Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky...' How many rings are mentioned in all that verse
Oloriniwasinmyyouth
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Posted Wednesday 19th January 2005 (04:03am)
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Posted Wednesday 19th January 2005 (04:03am)
mmmm.... 3 + 7 + 9 + 1 = 20
I can't fault Oloriniwasinmyyouth's math; therefore he gets the pretty bauble. 
What happened when the Brandywine froze over in the Fell Winter
What happened when the Brandywine froze over in the Fell Winter
wolves crossed it.
Hobbit hobbiti lupus.
Hobbit hobbiti lupus.
Oloriniwasinmyyouth
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Posted Thursday 20th January 2005 (12:56am)
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Posted Thursday 20th January 2005 (12:56am)
...ya mean they didn't film "Hans Bracegirdle and the Mithril Skates"???
Wasn't there a battle? Or maybe that didn't happen in the winter... Never mind
No sorry, my answer is the correct one.
1302! Vlaanderen den Leeuw!
1302! Vlaanderen den Leeuw!
Virumor's correct answer gains a Pseudo-Silmaril.
Who did Bilbo ask, 'Well are you alive or are you dead'?
Who did Bilbo ask, 'Well are you alive or are you dead'?
Oloriniwasinmyyouth
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Posted Friday 21st January 2005 (02:07am)
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Posted Friday 21st January 2005 (02:07am)
Just outside the 24 hours. 
It was Thorin Oakenshield
It was Thorin Oakenshield
Correct Oloriniwasinmyyouth, you get the pretty bauble.
By what name was the Dimrill Dale known to the Dwarves, and what did they call the mere that lay in it
By what name was the Dimrill Dale known to the Dwarves, and what did they call the mere that lay in it
The mere was called Kheled-z’ram and the Dwarves called the valley Azanulbizar. You gotta love these names.
You got it Rhapsody and also the Pseudo-Silmaril.
What river flowed down to the Grey Havens
What river flowed down to the Grey Havens
Is that the river Lune? Or Luin? Depends from where you come from.
Aye that was/is/will have been also spelled Lh’n? 
Etharion gets the pretty bauble.
What was the Sindarin name for the black crows of Fangorn and Dunland
Etharion gets the pretty bauble. What was the Sindarin name for the black crows of Fangorn and Dunland
Crebain I thought.
Oloriniwasinmyyouth
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Posted Wednesday 26th January 2005 (03:18am)
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Posted Wednesday 26th January 2005 (03:18am)
You thought right.
Yes, Crebain is right!!
What was Ithildin??
What was Ithildin??
A metal or something made from mithril. It reflected light from the moon and stars, used on the gate of Moria. But we don't ask questions in this thread, Grondy provides a new question every day, we answer them and get pseudo silmarills (imaginary prices).
Yup, Rhapsody gets the Pseudo-Silmaril for the correct answer.
Who owned the horse that Frodo rode across the Ford of Bruinen and what was its name
Who owned the horse that Frodo rode across the Ford of Bruinen and what was its name
The pony was named Bill, and the late owner was Bill Ferny. Right?
It was Glorfindels horse Asfaloth. In the movie it was Arwen and Asfaloth.
Oloriniwasinmyyouth
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Posted Wednesday 26th January 2005 (10:32pm)
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Posted Wednesday 26th January 2005 (10:32pm)
Noro-lim, Amarie, noro-lim!
Lol, I was posting as fast as I could.
Man, i didnt read the question right!! DOPE! (Homer style) 
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DOPE! (Homer style)
DOPE! (Homer style)
Looks like you have got that wrong too, bud. Homer says it as "D'oh!!" not "Dope". Anyways, keep having fun!
Amari’ knows her horesflesh, so she gets the Pseudo-Silmaril.
Can you recite the words with which the hobbits were saved from the Barrow-wight
Can you recite the words with which the hobbits were saved from the Barrow-wight
It's a short incantation (four rhyming lines) calling on Tom Bombadil (ends ...for our need is near us.) but I would have to look it up to get the lines right, which would be cheating.
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It's a short incantation (four rhyming lines) calling on Tom Bombadil (ends ...for our need is near us.)
It's a short incantation (four rhyming lines) calling on Tom Bombadil (ends ...for our need is near us.)
Well, I think what Grondy is really looking for is the rhyme sung by Tom Bombadil himself which drove the wight out of the barrow. But then, I don't remember the exact lines and I share the views that referring the book will be cheating so I pass on the opportunity to a person who has a very good memory!
Oloriniwasinmyyouth
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Posted Friday 28th January 2005 (07:23pm)
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Posted Friday 28th January 2005 (07:23pm)
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I share the views that referring the book will be cheating so I pass on the opportunity to a person who has a very good memory!
I share the views that referring the book will be cheating so I pass on the opportunity to a person who has a very good memory!
...which would be none of us
I don't mind if you use the books as long as you look for the answer in the text rather than only in the index.
Most of us now know in what chapter of the non-HOME books something can be found after we have read the books so many times. So we should try to find the fact in the text first, refreshing our memories as to the context and the story around the fact , rather than first going from the index to the unique page where the fact lies.
I was actually looking for the four lines of verses that Tom taught Frodo, but the way my question was worded means I will also accept Tom's six lines of verse that actually did the job.
Most of us now know in what chapter of the non-HOME books something can be found after we have read the books so many times. So we should try to find the fact in the text first, refreshing our memories as to the context and the story around the fact , rather than first going from the index to the unique page where the fact lies.
I was actually looking for the four lines of verses that Tom taught Frodo, but the way my question was worded means I will also accept Tom's six lines of verse that actually did the job.
Okay, as no one wishes to take the time typing out any of the lines, Black Sword gets the pretty bauble for knowing where the lines could be found in the story.
Who gave Turin the name Mormegil (Black-sword)
Who gave Turin the name Mormegil (Black-sword)
The Elves of Nargothrond, after reforging Anglachel, which Turin renamed Gurthang. Mormegil means ... my nickname!
Correct Black sword; you get the Pseudo-Silmaril. However, in the future, please comply with the following rule which I have copied from the first post in this thread. (In this case, no harm done.)
What underground halls were known as the Thousand Caves
However, in the future, please comply with the following rule which I have copied from the first post in this thread. (In this case, no harm done.) Quote:
This rule has been instigated as a courtesy to the membership who live in different timezones: When you correctly answer the trivia question, please wait 24 hours after the next question is posted, before posting another answer so the other members can get a crack at a question too. Thanks
This rule has been instigated as a courtesy to the membership who live in different timezones: When you correctly answer the trivia question, please wait 24 hours after the next question is posted, before posting another answer so the other members can get a crack at a question too. Thanks
What underground halls were known as the Thousand Caves
Oloriniwasinmyyouth
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Posted Tuesday 1st February 2005 (01:10am)
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Posted Tuesday 1st February 2005 (01:10am)
Ahhh, lovely Menegroth, home of Thingol and Melian, also of Luthien Tinuviel.
Oops, sorry! I thought my previous answer was so inadequate I didn't even check. I didn't realize I won by default.
That it was Oloriniwasinmyyouth, you get the pretty bauble.
Who were Nimloth of Doriath's mother- and father-in-law
Who were Nimloth of Doriath's mother- and father-in-law
Wow! I don’t have the answer, but thought it would be nice for you to know that this questions are as envigorating as mind-bogling. For real fans indeed. Glad to have you back.
WEll, I would reply except that I CAN'T because I"m at school. It's my first day back and I'm in the computer room. Cool, eh? I don't have my TLOTR with me, so I can't answer. DARN!!
I know the fathers name, that is Galathill, she married Dior and they begot Elwing. Mom of Nimloth is unknown.
Oloriniwasinmyyouth
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Posted Friday 4th February 2005 (09:47pm)
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Posted Friday 4th February 2005 (09:47pm)
Ahhh, but that's not what Grondy asked. He asked for Nimloth's mother- amd father-in-law. Note the hyphen after mother. Nimloth's in-laws were none other than Beren Erchamion and Luthien Tinuviel.
Tricksy eh what? Well read Oloriniwasinmyyouth, you get the pretty bauble.
How high was the secret door in the side of the Lonely Mountain
How high was the secret door in the side of the Lonely Mountain
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Ahhh, but that's not what Grondy asked. He asked for Nimloth's mother- amd father-in-law.
Ahhh, but that's not what Grondy asked. He asked for Nimloth's mother- amd father-in-law.
LOL, that's what you get when your back is all cramped up.
FIVE FEET!!!!!!! That's seven inches shorter than me. Damn, it IS small!!! Imagine Gandalf trying to squeeze in there. And I didn't even consult my Hobbit.
That'll be 23rd, please.
That'll be 23rd, please.
You are correct Lomi, so have another pretty bauble. You have enough for a belt now, if you have figured out a process to reverse their rapid sublimation.
What part of Frodo became best acquainted with the Crack of Doom
You have enough for a belt now, if you have figured out a process to reverse their rapid sublimation. What part of Frodo became best acquainted with the Crack of Doom
Well, trickssy questionss you assk, my preciouss. But, we knowss the ansswer. We bit the master'ss ring finger off, didn't we, my preciouss? Yess, we did. Yess, we did!
Belts, belts... No, I'm going to have a darling little hairpiece as well as my necklace and clip-on earrings......
Lord_aragorn86 has the answer and today's entire production output of Pseudo-Silmarils, meaning a grand total of "one". 
In the books, who said "Yrch"; in what language is it said, and what is its meaning
In the books, who said "Yrch"; in what language is it said, and what is its meaning
Legolas
Sindarin (probably with a Mirkwoodian accent)
Orcs
Sindarin (probably with a Mirkwoodian accent)
Orcs
