Riddles in the Dark
An Ent?
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
@Almarëa Mordollwen I'm going to give you credit for this one. I was technically thinking "Entwife" but given that we never really know what it was that Hal saw on the North Moors, I think Ents and Entwives can be interchangeably used here. Good solving!
Fangorn Forever
We are kindred
We see with no eyes
We call to each other with no mouths
We gave comfort to the Faithful
What are we?
We see with no eyes
We call to each other with no mouths
We gave comfort to the Faithful
What are we?
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
The palantiri
Bealdorhaelend
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Angels?
Artanis / Éomund / Brandor / Zarâm
Well, that was fast. It is indeed the palantíri. @Thalionwen you are up!
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
I CARRY MY HOUSE WHEREVER I GO
EVEN AT MY FASTEST, I AM STILL SLOW
This riddle is brought to you by 1:30am and Discord. If anyone from there tries to answer it, when it is obviously EXTREMELY CLEVER AND HARD TO GUESS, they will be cast into the Void.
EVEN AT MY FASTEST, I AM STILL SLOW
This riddle is brought to you by 1:30am and Discord. If anyone from there tries to answer it, when it is obviously EXTREMELY CLEVER AND HARD TO GUESS, they will be cast into the Void.
Bealdorhaelend
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Lead Healer, Edoras Infirmary
Shopkeeper, Cwep Ciese
It's a snail!
(it's not the topic of the discord at the moment, but I think is still a valid answer to the riddle, so I think I can avoid being cast into the Void)
(it's not the topic of the discord at the moment, but I think is still a valid answer to the riddle, so I think I can avoid being cast into the Void)
Artanis / Éomund / Brandor / Zarâm
This *is* a valid answer, but not the one I'm looking for. I'm looking for the *other* valid answer
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Tortoise?
Although I can think of at least two other animals this applies to.
Although I can think of at least two other animals this applies to.
Yes @Dwim, you're up!
Bealdorhaelend
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Thanks Thali! Here's a new one, hope it's not too weird:
Without a nose you cannot sense us,
Remove one letter and you can spend us.
Now how about we remove one more,
Then watch with awe, as trees begin to talk.
Without a nose you cannot sense us,
Remove one letter and you can spend us.
Now how about we remove one more,
Then watch with awe, as trees begin to talk.
Scent => Cent => Ent?
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
Yep @Almarëa Mordollwen, scents is what I was after! Nicely done. :mrgreen: Your turn.
I need to stop answering these ... I am so bad at writing them. But here goes:
One name, two bearers: mother of the lost, and scion on an island. What name am I?
One name, two bearers: mother of the lost, and scion on an island. What name am I?
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
Patty
No, that is not the answer.
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
Eärendur? I feel like this is a terrible guess since the clue seems to suggest a woman but it's the only double name I can think of involving an island, Numenor.
No, it is not Eärendur.
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
Wild and unlikely guess - Minas Tirith?
she/her | Esta tierra no es mía, soy de la nocheósfera.
It is not Minas Tirith. Hint: one half of the clue does indeed refer to a woman's name.
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
Yavanna?
they/them/actual hobbit in search of a merrier world
Morwen ?
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost
The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not touched by the frost.
The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not touched by the frost.
No, neither of those, but you are getting closer. One of the bearers of this name is not a person, but a plant.
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
Is it Elanor?
No, Elanor was not (to my knowledge) the mother of lost children.
(Maybe I made this one too obscure? One last hint: the Silmarillion is the relevant book.)
(Maybe I made this one too obscure? One last hint: the Silmarillion is the relevant book.)
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
A plant, aha! Nimloth.
The white tree of Númenor and the mother of Elured and Elurin. *sniffles*
The white tree of Númenor and the mother of Elured and Elurin. *sniffles*
There fell Celegorm by Dior's hand, and there fell Curufin, and dark Caranthir; but Dior was slain also, and Nimloth his wife, and the cruel servants of Celegorm seized his young sons and left them to starve in the forest. Of this Maedhros indeed repented, and sought for them long in the woods of Doriath; but his search was unavailing, and of the fate of Eluréd and Elurín no tale tells.
-Of the Ruin of Doriath
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Yes! @Aerlinn it is your turn.
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
Nice one, Alma! I have not had any luck in coming up with decent Tolkien riddles. But er, how about...
A light in the forest, the kitchen or sky.
Only half can find me, what am I?
A light in the forest, the kitchen or sky.
Only half can find me, what am I?
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Wait, so this one is not Tolkien-specific?
On that understanding, I will guess: Summer
On that understanding, I will guess: Summer
What about the Moon?
Perhaps fire?
they/them/actual hobbit in search of a merrier world
Ahaha yes, sorry Ducky, not Tolkien-specific. So far moon is the closest guess.
And uh, Google reminds me that the 'kitchen' clue may be a North American-ism. Sorry! So for those on the other side of the pond, let me add...
Lights in the forest, kitchen, field, or sky.
Only half can find me, what am I?
And uh, Google reminds me that the 'kitchen' clue may be a North American-ism. Sorry! So for those on the other side of the pond, let me add...
Lights in the forest, kitchen, field, or sky.
Only half can find me, what am I?
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I was -this- close to guessing the Sun the first time around, and hearing the Moon was close means I have to guess the Sun now even though I convinced myself earlier that wasn't it.
Sorry, not the sun. Moon was still closer...depending on your point of view.
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Firefly, lightning bug, whatever word you use to describe those little light-up bugs that seem to be everywhere in the summertime in certain places?
Artanis / Éomund / Brandor / Zarâm
Nope, not fireflies. What I'm thinking of is still closer to the moon or sun than any of the other guesses. Hmm, hint: the riddle has to do with the names of [answer].
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Oh boy I'm stumped on a perfect fit for this. But based on your latest hint, is it constellations of stars?
@Dwim .................continue that thought. :smiley8:
Ooh, is it the Big Dipper? You can only see it in the northern hemisphere. It’s a constellation found in the sky. Dippers are found in kitchens. I know the Big Dipper is also known as The Plough, so that would fit the field addition. It part of Ursa Major - the Great Bear, which you might find in a forest.
Artanis / Éomund / Brandor / Zarâm
@Dimcairien Luiniel Yes, the floor is yours! (thank goodness )
Urgh, why did I try to hard to win this? Now I need to come up with a riddle …
From a tiny silver gift I come
To be a gift for all to see
What am I?
From a tiny silver gift I come
To be a gift for all to see
What am I?
Artanis / Éomund / Brandor / Zarâm
Is this Middle-earth related? Under the assumption that it is not, I will guess a ring, maybe an engagement ring?
Yes, it is Middle Earth related, sorry I didn't clarify that.
And no, it is not an engagement ring.
And no, it is not an engagement ring.
Artanis / Éomund / Brandor / Zarâm
Is it the box of earth with a small silver rune on it, that Galadriel gave to Sam?
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
Well I guess I should have clarified before looking foolish. Oh well. A real guess:
Is it the Phial of Galadriel?
Is it the Phial of Galadriel?
@Almarëa Mordollwen has gotten it once again. I really need to work on writing more complex riddles.
Sam used his little gift of earth to restore the trees of the Shire (including the Party Tree), thus making it a gift for all to see
Sam used his little gift of earth to restore the trees of the Shire (including the Party Tree), thus making it a gift for all to see
Artanis / Éomund / Brandor / Zarâm
White and silver in the darkness,
named for a voice;
first light that returned,
after Death and Darkness.
named for a voice;
first light that returned,
after Death and Darkness.
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor
The phial of Galadriel?
they/them/actual hobbit in search of a merrier world
No, not the phial of Galadriel.
She/her. Almarëa - Rivendell / Jaena - Lone Lands (T.A.) and Gondor (F.A.) / Layna - Mordor