Thread: Trivia: Barad-dur
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I believe that was Carn D’m
Yeah, the whole "this is what the names literally were, and this is how I translated them" is pretty interesting, and even moreso when we start recognizing what the noted linguist and linguiphile did with words many of us might not recognize, but he knew well. I wonder how the Rohirrims names are translated in Scandinavian climes...?
Oh, right there's another question... ... I'll say Celebdil, because it can't be Carathras. Though I doubt I'm anywhere near west enough, but I'm remembering them as running N/S, probably because of been reading so much "the Spine" this and "the Spine" that. Funny how things work: I was in a quandry over that last one 'cos I KNEW there were four Farthings but I also KNEW I rememebered it as the Three Farthing Stone, which made no sense to me. Sigh, I really need to reread. I thought Carn Dum was the origin of the men who worsted Merry and Co. right after they left Bombadils though (not that means Mellon is wrong, of course, even if my memory hasn't failed me. ) Stinkin' With-King! *shakes fist in impotent rage 'cos he's male*
Oh, right there's another question... ... I'll say Celebdil, because it can't be Carathras. Though I doubt I'm anywhere near west enough, but I'm remembering them as running N/S, probably because of been reading so much "the Spine" this and "the Spine" that. Funny how things work: I was in a quandry over that last one 'cos I KNEW there were four Farthings but I also KNEW I rememebered it as the Three Farthing Stone, which made no sense to me. Sigh, I really need to reread. I thought Carn Dum was the origin of the men who worsted Merry and Co. right after they left Bombadils though (not that means Mellon is wrong, of course, even if my memory hasn't failed me. ) Stinkin' With-King! *shakes fist in impotent rage 'cos he's male*
Carn D’m is the answer I wanted; though it was a fortress and major city of Angmar, I'm not now sure if it was also a mountain. But it was located at the far northwestern end of the Misty Mountains about 150 miles to the West of and 250 miles to the north of Rivendale.
Anyway, Mellon gets the Pseudo-Silmaril.
In what likeness was the ship of Celeborn and Galadriel fashioned
Anyway, Mellon gets the Pseudo-Silmaril.
In what likeness was the ship of Celeborn and Galadriel fashioned
Really Grondy... 
The shape of a large swan.
The shape of a large swan.You got it Etharion, and the pretty bauble too.
When the Elves awoke, what were the first things they beheld
When the Elves awoke, what were the first things they beheld
The stars, hence, Eldar
Morambar gets another Pseudo-Silmaril for the correct answer.
What was the name of Frodo's father
What was the name of Frodo's father
Anakin.
Drogo Baggins
Darth Sauron....
Tam Al'Thor. Hey, everyone else is doing it. 
haha ill have a go
Frodo... I AM YOUR FATHER!!!!!!!!
Frodo... I AM YOUR FATHER!!!!!!!!
Mellon has it and the pretty bauble.
Who gave T’rin the name Mormegil (Black-sword)
Who gave T’rin the name Mormegil (Black-sword)
The people of Nargathrond, I think.
That's correct Fionw’; you get the Pseudo-Silmaril.
What was special about the diamond studs that Gandalf gave the Old Took
What was special about the diamond studs that Gandalf gave the Old Took
They had once belonged to Cristiano Ronaldo.
if u looked at them from a certain angle a panther appears....
You people are horrible. 
They stayed fastened 'til you told them to release. Nanotechnology, I assume....
They stayed fastened 'til you told them to release. Nanotechnology, I assume....Morambar gets the pretty bauble for the correct answer. The others get a wet .
What underground halls were known as the 'Thousand Caves'
The others get a wet .What underground halls were known as the 'Thousand Caves'
Menegroth, the underground halls were known as
wooooaaaaa, Yoda talk just spurted out of me
wooooaaaaa, Yoda talk just spurted out of me
Quote:
Frodo... I AM YOUR FATHER!!!!!!!!
Frodo... I AM YOUR FATHER!!!!!!!!
I wonder why everybody keeps misquoting that scene...
It should be like this :
-"Gandalf never told you about your father..."
-"He told me enough... he told me you killed him!!"
-"No! I am your father"
Elessar had the answer and so the Pseudo-Silmaril.
After Tolkien's mother died, who became his legal guardian
After Tolkien's mother died, who became his legal guardian
The priest Francis Morgan?
Etharion has it and the pretty bauble too.
Upon which hill was the house of M’m, the Petty-Dwarf
Upon which hill was the house of M’m, the Petty-Dwarf
It was The Bald Hill, otherwise known as Amon Rudh???
That's the correct answer Loss, you get the pretty bauble.
What was the first great stronghold of Melkor
What was the first great stronghold of Melkor
in norwegian it is called utumno
i dunno if it is the same in english
is it?
i dunno if it is the same in english
is it?
Yes it is Ereinion, you get the Pseudo-Silmaril.
Who had a butler called Galion
Who had a butler called Galion
Hmmm? I didn't think this was a tough one; everyone must be on vacation. 
OK then : Thranduil.
Yup, Legolas's daddy, the Elvenking of The Hobbit. Virumor gets the Pseudo-Silmaril.
Which Vala loved trees so much he is also called 'Lord of Forests'
Which Vala loved trees so much he is also called 'Lord of Forests'
That was Orom’ also named Aldaron and Tauron by the sindar elfes
You got it Mellon, and the pretty bauble too.
Why did Sam particularly want to go to Rivendell
Why did Sam particularly want to go to Rivendell
Elvesesesssss!
That's it Morambar, you get the pretty bauble.
Why did Bilbo have to let the Dwarves into the secret about his ring
Why did Bilbo have to let the Dwarves into the secret about his ring
Because he (Bilbo)had to put the ring on to distract the big spiders in Mirkwood
Correct again Mellon, you get the pretty bauble.
What device did Gorbag's orcs bear on their shields
What device did Gorbag's orcs bear on their shields
The sign of the white Hand?
Nope, Gorbag didn't serve Saruman, nor was it a red eye for he didn't directly serve Sauron either.
Try again.
Try again.
As Gorbag and his orcs did come from Minas Morgul, (Tower of the Moon) it would have to be a Moon on their sheilds, if it wasnt the white hand or the red eye 
Correct Loss, it was a moon disfigured by a death's head, which I assume means a full moon with the craters and rays relocated to form the gaping eyes, nose, and maw of a skull. So Loss gets the Pseudo-Silmaril.
Which city was the first capital of Gondor
Which city was the first capital of Gondor
Osgiliath
Virumor has the correct answer and the pretty bauble.
After Sauron released Golum, who then captured him
After Sauron released Golum, who then captured him
I want to say Aragorn and Gandalf. Though it might be one or the other, but I will guess both.
Aragorn captured Gollum near the Dead marshes and left him with the elves in Mirkwood.
It was Aragorn so Rafael gets the pretty bauble.
Who was Fl’i
Who was Fl’i
One of six Dwarves who entered Moria with Balin.
Gildor has the correct answer and the pretty bauble.
Morwen was the mother of which famous warrior.
Morwen was the mother of which famous warrior.
T’rin
Correct Tin’viel, you get the Pseudo-Silmaril.
Which chapter of which book begins with 'Of old there was Sauron the Maia, whom the Sindar in Beleriand named Gorthaur.'
Which chapter of which book begins with 'Of old there was Sauron the Maia, whom the Sindar in Beleriand named Gorthaur.'
