Thread: Trivia: Barad-dur
Planet Tolkien is archived and no longer updated, but the forums remain browseable. We have established a Telegram group for old and new visitors to stay connected and discuss all things Tolkien.<< [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45] [46] [47] [48] [49] [50] [51] [52] [53] [54] [55] [56] [57] [58] [59] [60] [61] [62] [63] [64] [65] [66] [67] [68] [69] [70] [71] [72] [73] [74] [75] [76] [77] [78] [79] [80] [81] [82] [83] [84] [85] [86] [87] [88] [89] [90] [91] [92] [93] [94] [95] [96] [97] [98] [99] [100] [101] [102] [103] [104] [105] [106] [107] [108] [109] [110] [111] [112] [113] [114] >>
Radagast the Brown, Galadriel, and Elrond
Correct Thorin, Cirdan was another minor member. You get the Pseudo-Silmaril. 
In what battle did Merry and Pippin lead a band of Hobbits against a hundred or so of the Chief's Men
In what battle did Merry and Pippin lead a band of Hobbits against a hundred or so of the Chief's Men
Correct Thorin, Cirdan was another minor member. You get the Pseudo-Silmaril.
In what battle did Merry and Pippin lead a band of Hobbits against a hundred or so of the Chief's Men
In what battle did Merry and Pippin lead a band of Hobbits against a hundred or so of the Chief's Men
Battle of the Shire
Or should I go to bed now?
Grondy you doubleposting ol' dwarf!
Or should I go to bed now?
Grondy you doubleposting ol' dwarf!
No, it was a more localized name.
Double-postings occur when we get impatient with the slowness of the server and click the "Save Post" button again thinking we may not have done so earlier; or at least that's my story and I'm sticking with it.
Double-postings occur when we get impatient with the slowness of the server and click the "Save Post" button again thinking we may not have done so earlier; or at least that's my story and I'm sticking with it.
It's the battle of bywater. 
I reckon I should really reread the books, and maybe buy the english version too!
And dont worry Grondy, we've all been there
And dont worry Grondy, we've all been there
Thorin has the correct answer and another pretty bauble.
Over what precipice was E’l cast
Over what precipice was E’l cast
Hint: The precipace was of black rock upon the north side of a hill of Gondolin and its name can be found in The Silmarillion in the Chapter entitled 'Of Maeglin'.
the carag dur ? - or something like that , i dont have my copy of the sil to check with
Yes Golden_red, the Caragd’r; you get the Pseudo-Silmaril.
Who was Merry's mother
Who was Merry's mother
Esmeralda Took, wasn't she?
That she was Lord_Aragorn, you get the pretty bauble.
What major event occurred on 15 January 3019 TA
What major event occurred on 15 January 3019 TA
Hint: It wasn't a happy event.
The fall of gandalf in Khazad-dum. (Had to look it up)
Thorin has the correct answer and the Pseudo-Silmaril.
Who built Durthang and why
Who built Durthang and why
Hint: Durthang was the fortress in the NW corner of Mordor from whence came the Orc troops that caught Frodo and Sam on their way to Mt. Doom. The Orc Sargent thought the hobbits were deserting soldiers and quick-marched them all the way to isenmouth, where they were able to escape.
The men of Gondor for the wach of mordor aftter the great war and the 1st fall of Sauron.
You got it Thorin, and the pretty bauble to boot.
What food did the Men of Esgaroth make for long journeys
What food did the Men of Esgaroth make for long journeys
Cram! And it was only interesting "as a chewing exercise."
I'm sure I'm only getting this question because I read this first, though.
I'm sure I'm only getting this question because I read this first, though.
That's it Ar-Edain, you get the Pseudo-Silmaril. That description makes me think it probably tastes like those stiff leather dog chews they sell to take a pup-dog's mind away from ankles, furniture legs, and your favorite pair of dress shoes.
Who is the "Odd Man Out": F’anor, Aegnor, Aredhel, Gl’redhel, or Fingon
That description makes me think it probably tastes like those stiff leather dog chews they sell to take a pup-dog's mind away from ankles, furniture legs, and your favorite pair of dress shoes.Who is the "Odd Man Out": F’anor, Aegnor, Aredhel, Gl’redhel, or Fingon
Aredhel i guess. Does it mean man-elf?
No, to both; it is Sindarin for "noble elf"; she was known as 'The White Lady' and the mother of a betrayer.
Try again.
Try again.
Gloredhel then. He is not of the house of Finwe.
Yes, Gl’redhel was of the Third House of the Edain, the aunt of H’rin and Huor, and If I counted correctly, she was Elrond's great-great-aunt, the sister of his great-great-grandmother Galdor.
What was the name of Sauron's stronghold in Mirkwood, and by what name was he known there
What was the name of Sauron's stronghold in Mirkwood, and by what name was he known there
Dol Guldur and Sauron was known as the Necromancer
Golden_red has the correct andswer and another pretty-bauble.
From where had Gimli and Gloin travelled, to be at the Council of Elrond
From where had Gimli and Gloin travelled, to be at the Council of Elrond
The Lonely Mountain (Erebor?)
Once again, if this is correct, it is only because I arrived first.
Once again, if this is correct, it is only because I arrived first.
It is correct Ar-Edain and don't worry about arriving first as long as you don't do it two days in a row: see the note in this threads first post. Ar-Edain gets the Pseudo-Silmaril.
Who were eating mutton when Thorin's Company came upon them
Who were eating mutton when Thorin's Company came upon them
This is for me. 
3 ugly trolls namely Tom, Bert and William were eating mutton.
3 ugly trolls namely Tom, Bert and William were eating mutton.
Thorin has the correct answer and the pretty bauble.
Who was the brother of R’mil and Haldir
Who was the brother of R’mil and Haldir
Hmmm, was it Orophin?
Why yes it was Thorin, you get the Pseudo-silmaril.
The legend of N’menor had its origins in what nightmare
The legend of N’menor had its origins in what nightmare
The dreams of J.R.R Tolkien where he dreamt of huge waves?
Yup, I think he dreamt of the Atlantisian demise. So Thorin gets another pretty bauble.
From whom did Sauron take the last Ring of the Dwarves
From whom did Sauron take the last Ring of the Dwarves
Was it Thrain? I know it was the father of Thorin but cannot remember his name for certain.
Yes it was Thorin, the father of your name-sake. Also known as Thrain II (TA 2746-2941) as opposed to Thrain I (TA 2035-2289)
Who was the only Sinda to have seen the Two Trees
Who was the only Sinda to have seen the Two Trees
Is it Thingol?
Yes Thorin, it was Thingol, also known as Elw’; you get the pretty bauble.
What was Tom Bombadil carrying when Frodo and Sam found him
What was Tom Bombadil carrying when Frodo and Sam found him
Water lilies?
Yes Ar-Edain, water lilies for Goldberry. So you get the Pseudo-Silmaril.
Who died defending Merry and Pippin from the orcs
Who died defending Merry and Pippin from the orcs
Boromir - Son of Denethor and brother of Faramir
Wow! 
Was that a guess or are you that good Thorin, for of course you have the correct answer. Anyone who didn't know the answer has neither read the books, nor seen the movies. 
But Thorin has and he gets another pretty bauble.
Who were the Gonnhirrim
Was that a guess or are you that good Thorin, for of course you have the correct answer. Anyone who didn't know the answer has neither read the books, nor seen the movies. But Thorin has and he gets another pretty bauble. Who were the Gonnhirrim
the dwarves
Golden_red gets another Pseudo-silmaril for the correct answer.
When the Elves awoke, Melkor sought to make them fearful of which particular Vala
When the Elves awoke, Melkor sought to make them fearful of which particular Vala
Orome?
Yes Thorin, you get the pretty bauble.
Name the great central peak of N’menor
Name the great central peak of N’menor
Meneltarma or something like that ?
That's it Golden_red, even spelled correctly, so you get the Pseudo-Silmaril.
What gift did Boromir receive from the Lady Galadriel
What gift did Boromir receive from the Lady Galadriel
Was it a golden belt?
