LOTR Trivia (Part 1)

[Anamatar IV]

im really surprised that this hasnt been done yet. I guess this game works like quotable quotes. I post a trivia question and the one who answers it gets to post another. Ill start:

What was the banner of Dol Amroth?

[Elu Thingol]

There is already a game like this started called Quiz/Trivia I forgot where it is but you can search for it.

[Nóm]

It is in the Hall Of Fire section, but it is not strictly The Lord of the Rings. In that trivia thread questions about ANY of Tolkien's book are asked.
Even from HoME...which I havent read:D


Ship, and Silver swan...

Who was named Lathspell?

[Niniel]

Gandalf, by Gríma Wormtongue.

[Lantarion]

Um, excuse me.. But isn't this new thread a bit pointless? I mean I think it's an excellent idea, and I'm glad people are so wiling to participate.. But I see no real point in creating a twin of the thread in the HoF.. But check it out, it's a great place! :)

[Anamatar IV]

so apparently some one has done it!

[Lantarion]

Last posted by Anamatar IV
so apparently some one has done it!
Certainly! There are over thirty pages worth of trivia here (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=144679#post144679).

[Nóm]

Originally posted by Anamatar IV
so apparently some one has done it!


This isn't the same as the hall of fire trivia, this one is better suited to newer readers.

[Grond]

I would actually encourage that this thread be allowed to continue. The Trivia Thread in HoF is all-inclusive Tolkien and some newbies to the works are confounded when questions pertaining to the Sil, UT and HoMe are asked. This thread's name sufficiently differentiates it from that thread and only questions pertianing to the LotR should be allowed.

That way, even beginnners only have to go to their three trusty volumes and can find answers too. :)

An easy one.... Who was the fifth conspirator in the gang who helped Frodo escape from the Shire? (aka not Merry, Pippin, Sam or Frodo).

[Anamatar IV]

OMG i actually no it! Fatty bolger or fatty lumpkin one of the fattys

[Ravenna]

Fatty Bolger.

Ok, What is the name of Glorfindel's horse?

[Grond]

Begins with an A but I'm not telling. I'll just look in here every now and again. Have fun!!

[Anamatar IV]

its aso... right?

[Nóm]

Asfaloth
Who was Pippin's child friend in Minas Tirith?

[Anamatar IV]

bergil. What was the outer wall of minas tirith called?

[Ravenna]

Was it the Rammas? Not sure without checking.

[Anamatar IV]

yes it was. I thought i would get some people to say the pelennor.

[Grond]

What did King Aragorn do to the slaves of Mordor?

[Lantarion]

He set them free, so to speak.

Alright, I realize now that this would be a great place for "newbies" or just people who find the Q's in the HoF too difficult to test their skills in Tolkien-lore. Sorry everybody; the thread will continue as normal. :)
Oh, and another thing: I would be grateful if this thread was kept as expert-free as possible; so mods and know-it-alls should steer clear of this site and head for the HoF. :) If that's all ok and understood, let the asking commence!

[Goldberry344]

but its your turn now! oh well.....

How old was frodo when bilbo had his party? (ya, i know its an easy one)

[Windfola]

Greetings from somewhere in ME!

Yep, that's an easy one, but it gives me a chance to jump in and say "hi" to everyone...after which I will add my own trivia question.

The answer is 33. Frodo was "coming of age" at the time (boy--don't I wish 33 was OUR "coming of age" birthday!).

Now, for my TQ: What was the name of the Orc, slain by Shagrat (for being insubordinate) in the Tower of Cirith Ungol?

Have fun, one & all (I know I am!) :D

[Anamatar IV]

so i shouldnt participate?!? I started it. ;)

[Ariana Undomiel]

Gorebag

Who was Arwen's grandmother?


~Ariana

[Nóm]

Galadriel & Elwing

Who was her grandfather on her father's side?
(I have changed the questions since I realised that the answer to it may not have been in LOTR)

[Windfola]

Earendil the Mariner.

(What a family tree, eh? ;) )

[Windfola]

What was Sam Gamgee's older brother's name?

[Ynhockey]

There was Hamson and some other dude. Can't remember the family tree by heart :p

What were the 3 first Elf divisions called ? (HINT: Sindar wasn't a first Elf division and neither was Nandor).

[Windfola]

Are you referring to the Vanyar, the Noldor and the Teleri, which stemmed from the Eldar branch of the Quendi?

Love those Elves! :D

[Ynhockey]

Yeah, those :)

[Windfola]

Wow, I got it right!!!

So...What was the name of the first of the Mearas to be recorded and what notable person did he surrender his freedom to? (Okay, so it's a two-part question....) ;)

[Nóm]

Eorl


The C in Celeborn's name is pronounced like what english letter?

(I'll make this simpler...name a common word that starts with the sound as the first sound in his name)

[Windfola]

Ah, I love this one....

The 'C' in Celeborn sounds like the 'K' in Kangaroo! :D

[Windfola]

Hey, Confusticated...

You got the second part of my two-parter correct, but what about the first part? Can you name the first of the Mearas to be recorded? (I'm sure you know the answer.) :D

[Nóm]

Sorry that I forgot to answer that. I did not intentionally ignore it, but have been up watching movies for over 24 hours...:D , I did have to just look it up though, Felarof

[Windfola]

Right, Confusticated (but then I knew you'd get it! ;) ) 24 hours of movie-watching? What stamina!

Now on to the next question:

What was the name of Theoden's sword?

[Ceorl]

Herugrim,

What were the three branches of Halfling?

[Sarah]

Stoors, Harfoots, and the Fallowhides.

[Dark_wraith]

awww. i knew the answer 2 that 1 too!!!

[Anamatar IV]

O barely know some of this stuff! ;)

[Sarah]

This would be tough, so if no one gets it i'll ask something different.

In the original, unpublished draft of "The Hobbit" how does Smaug die?

[Nóm]

I do not know the answer to that question, but it is interesting and I will look it up. Just wanted to point out that this is LOTR trivia and the idea is that this can be the place for people who've not read HoME, UT, and so on... personal I dont mind an occassion question that requires some heavy or light reseach but The trivia in the hall of fire may be a better place for such questions. Unless that is, the Smaug answer is told in the LOTR appendix, and I have forgot?

[Sarah]

Oh allright. The answer was that Smaug was killed by Bilbo with Sting (same as in the play The Hobbit) ok new question:

After Bilbo "disappeared" the 2nd time, he became a character in hobbit campfire ghost stories. What was his name?

[Sarah]

Oh come on! Doesn't anybody know? It's not that hard!

[ApplCobbler]

Spider-Man

NEXT QUESTION!!:D

[Windfola]

Hey, Sarah...

Is that question a bit of trivia from tLotR or is it from "The Hobbit"? I don't recall anything in tLotR that talks about Bilbo becoming a character in Hobbit campfire ghost stories.

In tLotR, he was referred to as "Mad Baggins," by many Shire folk who didn't understand him or his desire to travel outside the borders of the Shire and hang out with "queer folk" like Dwarves and Elves, and (of course) Wizards.

But I'm not sure if that's the answer you're seeking. :confused:

[Windfola]

While we're awaiting the resolution of Sarah's question, here's another for all of you to ponder:

Who said, "And I would not have it said of me in song only that I was always left behind."

[Goldberry344]

I'm pretty sure it was merry, but it may have been pippin....those two confuse me....

[Sarah]

yes, Windfola got it, and it was in The Fellowship.

[Windfola]

Thanks, Sarah, for clearing that one up. I couldn't remember talk of Hobbit campfire ghost stories, but I do recall mention that BB became legendary as "Mad Baggins," for the reasons I specified.

Goldberry: It was Merry, talking to King Theoden in "The Muster of Rohan." :)

[Windfola]

Next question:

What was the name given to Eomer's sword?

[Grond]

'_______!' cried Eomer. '______ for the Mark!'
'Anduril!' cried Aragorn. 'Anduril for the Dunedain!'
"Barak Khazad, Khazad-a-menu!"
A hint for people as to where they might find the answer. (Since I"m banned from participating by the artist formerly known as Pontifex ;) )

[Goldberry344]

that gave it away...

Guthwine.

ok, how bout....What name does Wormtongue give Gandalf when he comes to visit Theoden?

[Elfarmari]

Lathspell, ill news.
(I'll come up with some obscure trivia and post tomorrow, if someone's very unpatient take my turn!)

[Windfola]

Aww, c'mon now--let Grond play, okay? :(

Here's another question:

The entrance to the land of the Enemy in tLotR was named--?

[Nóm]

I think everybody should be allowed to take part in this thread!...So what if they know everything from the HoME as well? The questions here have answers found in The Lord of The Rings, so no HoME questions may be asked.wether or not someone has read HoME or anything other than LOTR is irrelevant....and while it is true that some people may know the answer to every question asked without having to look anything up, so what? As long as they don't hog the thread. I am sure Grond would not Hog it!

But that all probably does not matter since no one with super-knowledge is complaining. It is just my opinion.

[Windfola]

Wow! Eliot posted questions at the same time I did!!! (oops!)

So I'll try to answer his others:

1) The thirteen Dwarves in The Hobbit (although this is supposed to be a thread of LotR trivia, Eliot :D ) are:

Dori
Nori
Ori
Oin
Gloin
Bifur
Bofur
Bomber
Dwalin
Balin
Fili
Kili
Thorin Oakenshield

2) The Balrog in Moria was named Guido (Well, so 13 out of 14 isn't bad)
:o

3) Who's forces would I rather fight with: Sauron's or Melkor's?
Neither. But I would have liked a chance to fight with the Good Guys, whipping their sorry butts! :D

[Nóm]

I didnt see that Hobbit question!..
Anyhow, I guess you want the black gate, Morannon?

[Windfola]

Got it, Confusticated! :D

Now, on to another:

What is the Sindarin word meaning "Star-moon," and was the name given to a type of metal developed by the Elven-Smiths of Eregion?

[Grond]

err... umm.... Gold!!! Did I get it?? Is that right??:o :cool: :eek:

[Nóm]

Mithril is the only thing I can think of but I think that means moonsilver or something or another having nothing to do with stars, i guess I'll look for waord starting with "El".which may prove a waste of time...nice question here..hehe


PS: Okay can't find it, but i know exactly what Mithril means now,bad guess I s'pose

[Grond]

Windfola, is your question from the Lord of the Rings?

[Elfarmari]

I'll have to look it up; I'm thinking isildi, or something of that sort:confused:

[Nóm]

Ithildin

[Lantarion]

Grond! I'm surprised you had to ask! :eek: In 'A Journey in the Dark', I believe, when Gandalf manages to open the West Gate of Moria, the lines appearing on the wall are indeed ithildin.
Ahem.. Was something said about know-it-alls answering in the thread? :D (btw, this post is not an "answer" as such, so it doesn't count):p

[Anamatar IV]

WOOHOO! Grond was wrong!

[pohuist]

I think "Gold" was a joke. But irrespective of that, Errare humanum est.:cool:

[Nóm]

An Elf asks a Hobbit for something, but that Hobbit refuses to give it, but does claim to be flattered!
Who and what am I talking about?

[Anamatar IV]

ooooh. Thats a tuff one. I know it though. Too bad im not allowed to answer it. :(

[Eliot]

Is it the Arkenstone?

[Nóm]

Anamatar, why are you not allowed to answer it?!?!?!?!:confused:
Not the Arkenstone

[Anamatar IV]

ive read the trilogy plus the hobbit 3 times. Thats not exactly a newbie to tolkien

[Eliot]

It's not the Arkenstone? I can't think of what it could possibly be.

[Lantarion]

It probably couldn't have been about the Arkenstone anyway, unless Thorin was an Elf! :D
Anamatar, I woudn't call you a newbie by any standards, but you are not yet an Expert (ie. somebody who can rattle off answers off the top of his head. Or similar:cool: ).
This is going well, keep it up. I'll be popping in from time to time, and I have such a high opinion of myself that I won't condescend to alevel so low as to asnwer a quesiton here. :rolleyes: :p ;)
Errare humanum est, indeed, but also Homo homini lupus. ;)

[Nóm]

Originally posted by Eliot
It's not the Arkenstone? I can't think of what it could possibly be.

Hint: The something asked for can not be touched, and can not be seen. :D

[Anamatar IV]

i can rattle off answers from the top of my head. Ive read them 3 times in the last year.

[pohuist]

Originally posted by Lantarion
Errare humanum est, indeed, but also Homo homini lupus. ;)

Thank you for proving my point. Homo homini lupus est ;) :p :cool:

[pohuist]

Originally posted by Confusticated


Hint: The something asked for can not be touched, and can not be seen. :D

Are you sure your quote is not from the 'Wizard of Oz' :)

[Anamatar IV]

quote? do you have the threads mixed up?

[pohuist]

I'm sure she didn't make it up, so there must be some kind of quote, cite, passage from the text, etc.

[Nóm]

It is not said in the book that this thing asked of a Hobbit by an Elf can not be touched or seen....But it does remain true :)
Hint #2: The Hobbit gave this thing once, it was a second giving which he declined..;)

[Goldberry344]

Pardon???

time???

*confused*

[Nóm]

I thought I'd reorganize my question and hits

The Question was:An Elf asks a Hobbit for something, but that Hobbit refuses to give it, but does claim to be flattered!
Who and what am I talking about?

Hint 1) the thing asked for can not be touched or seen

Hint 2) The thing was given once by the hobbit,but it was a second giving that was resfused

Hint 3) It happend in Rivdendell, and it was requested again shortly after the first time it was given by the hobbit.

extra hint for those who know who my favorite Hobbit is :D...it was asked of him...;)

[Lantarion]

This might be a bit far-fetched, but might it be (Gandalf or Elrond) to Bilbo?

[Nóm]

Originally posted by Lantarion
This might be a bit far-fetched, but might it be (Gandalf or Elrond) to Bilbo?
No. They may have asked for something from Bilbo though. The key here is that this Hobbit claimed to be flattered when he was asked for this thing.
This is it, this is getting a tad frustrating....hehehe even Lantarion steps in and misses.
Hint 4) Lindir is the the name of the Elf who asks something of the Hobbit.

So: what does Lindir request and from whom?
:D....come on guys, can't miss it now...:D

[Anamatar IV]

im too lazy to look up lindir but im pretty sure its when bilbo sings his song in rivendell and one of the elves asks for an encore. Am i right?

[Nóm]

Correct Anamatar......

next question...?

[Anamatar IV]

What were the names of the trolls that crosses the river during the war of the ring?

[Nóm]

the Olog-hai

(thinking up questions takes more energy than does answering them.:D)

Who was the cheif counsilor of Elrond's house?

[ApplCobbler]

Glorfindel?

[Nóm]

Not Glorfindel, someone else is named in specific as being the "cheif" of the counsilors.

[ApplCobbler]

Erestor.

[Nóm]

Right.... your question now.

[ApplCobbler]

let's see here...

What is the name of Bilbo's distant relation, who was born in 1346?

[Anamatar IV]

sorry but i wasnt thinking of you answering it when i typed this question confusicated. Next time ill do one a bit more to your standards.

Im taking a complete guess here. I could look it up but i dont have it with me. Lobelia?

[ApplCobbler]

nope

[Anamatar IV]

its ponto. That took a bit of lookin for.

What were the 4 beacon hills?

[In Flames]

I would say the warning-fires of Minas Tirith, but wasn't there 7 of them?

[Anamatar IV]

well 1st-no and i should have been more clear. I mean the names of the 4 beacon hills. You need to know where to look to find this one.

[Nóm]

Anamatar, I am pretty sure that there were seven beacon hills. Is there a chance that you saw 4 listed and assumed them to be the entire set?

[Anamatar IV]

okay-im gonna stop this question. I cant remember where i saw it but after the steward and the king chapter the company rode over the beacon hills and it said 4 names. I could be totaly wrong here so im gonna put my turn up for grabs.

[Anamatar IV]

who was the king of rohan that helms deep was named after?

"CHESTNUTS!" this is an easy one i know.

[gate7ole]

Helm, of course, Helm Hammerhand.

My question:
What was the name of the great ancestor of Shadowfax, the first Mearas

[Ithrynluin]

Felarof.

What are the names of the 3 villages in close vicinity of Bree?

[gate7ole]

Archet, Combe, Staddle

Q: What is the highest mountain of Middle-Earth and what is its height?

[Anamatar IV]

thats a tough one. i have no idea but im gonna guess erebor.

[Lantarion]

In what Age?

[gate7ole]

Third age.
hint: If it is the highest mountain then it must be covered with snow

[Anamatar IV]

weeelll-then im gonna say caradhras.

[gate7ole]

Originally posted by Anamatar IV
weeelll-then im gonna say caradhras.
You're right, probably about 14000 feet. Next question is yours

[Anamatar IV]

Who were the barrow wights who captured the hobbits?

[Goldberry]

They were evil spirits from Angmar, who could inhabit the bodies of corpses.

I always found them to be especially scary!

[gate7ole]

I think they were evil men sent from Angmar to terrify the people who lived nearby. But I don't know any other info (race, number)

[Anamatar IV]

Originally posted by Goldberry
They were evil spirits from Angmar, who could inhabit the bodies of corpses.

I always found them to be especially scary!

Im looking for what they were called.

[Goldberry]

Originally posted by Anamatar IV


Im looking for what they were called.

The Undead? The Men of Carn Dum?

[Anamatar IV]

the men of carn dum is correct. Your turn.

[Goldberry]

Who was the 'Captain of Despair'?

[gate7ole]

The Lord of Nazgul, the Witch-King.

Who made the palantiri?

[Anamatar IV]

im not sure but i think elendil to survey all his realm.

[Goldberry]

Feanor of the Noldor made them.

[Goldberry]

What was the name of Haldir's brother?

[In Flames]

Rúmil and Orophin.:cool:

Q:What are the Mûmakil more commonly known as?

[gate7ole]

Elephants or if you prefer Oliphantus

Who is Eriol?

[Anamatar IV]

do you mean eorl? If you do he was the 1st king of the mark.

[gate7ole]

No. I thought it again and it is not a fair question. I withdraw it. We are in a Lotr Trivia and I asked something outside the book. So if you forgive me let me ask another question:

How was Saruman called from the hobbits after his invasion in Hobbiton?
(please answer without looking, it's a fairly easy question)

[Ithrynluin]

Originally posted by gate7ole


How was Saruman called from the hobbits after his invasion in Hobbiton?

Sharkey.

Q:What was the name of Barliman Butterbur's two helpers?

[Nóm]

Nob and Bob.

two parter:
Which hobbit slipped and told who about the One Ring?

[Ithrynluin]

Originally posted by Confusticated
Nob and Bob.

two parter:
Which hobbit slipped and told who about the One Ring?

Was it Sam to Faramir?

[Nóm]

Yes, it was Sam to Faramir

[Ithrynluin]

Q:Who's the oldest hobbit after Bilbo and how old was he when he died?

[Anamatar IV]

the old took and i think it is 129? Maybe 130. one of those/

[gate7ole]

Originally posted by Anamatar IV
the old took and i think it is 129? Maybe 130. one of those/

130
but the credit goes to you. ask...

[Anamatar IV]

okay-ummm let me see---ill give you guys a chestnut--
Who were the men called that were the statues in Dunharrow? Its kind of hard to ask so if you dont understand let me know.

[Nóm]

pukel men? Is that the name you seek? If so...




Who was said to be the fattest hobbit in the Westfarthing?

[gate7ole]

Will Whitfoot (phew it was hard to find)

and a similar question:
Q:Which was the tallest Hobbit

[Anamatar IV]

the bullroarer or something.

In the fellowship of the ring what spring did Gimli say the waters are cold?

[gate7ole]

the waters of Kibil-Nala (Silverode's springs)

Q:How many days did Boromir travel to reach Rivendell?

[Anamatar IV]

110 days. What is hobbit in the language of Rohan?

[Goldberry344]

Perian

What is Theoden's sword's name?

[Anamatar IV]

that is NOT correct. Sorry. try again.

[Dwarf Lord]

I believe the name is kud-dukan meaning "Hole Dweller".
if so:

What is the actual name of shelobs lair? ( I know a little easy, but what the hey.)

[Anamatar IV]

wrong again! okay--since noones gotten it ill give a hint. It was Theodens last word.

[Dwarf Lord]

aahhhh...ok well then you ment the other translation of hole dweller that would be Holbytla!

of so: again my question is what is the name of shelobs lair.

[Anamatar IV]

Cirith ungol. Ill give someone else my turn.

[Dwarf Lord]

sorry but wrong

[Anamatar IV]

too bad. Looks like i cant have someone else ask a question for me:rolleyes:

[Gandalf_White]

How about this:

What year was Aragorn born? ;)

[ApplCobbler]

March 1st 2931 3rd age


How old is Gimli when he passes over to the west?

[Dwarf Lord]

HEY you can't just skip over my question! you must answer mine to ask another.


DWARF LORD

[ApplCobbler]

Originally posted by Dwarf Lord
HEY you can't just skip over my question! you must answer mine to ask another.


DWARF LORD

I think it's just called Shelob's Lair.

[gate7ole]

Shelob's Lair is correct, but the original name (and not the translated) is Torech Ungol.

Go ahead, ApplCobbler. Ask a question

[gate7ole]

Where is ApplCobbler? I'll ask for him:

After the War of the Ring, where did Gimli and Legolas establish their realms?

[Eliot]

Gimli: Glittering caves.
Legolas: Ithilien.( Eventually across the sea).

Next question. What two evil towers can you see from the forest of Lorien?

[gate7ole]

Maybe Dol Guldur and Barad-Dur?
is it correct?

[Eliot]

Correct.

[Ariana Undomiel]

Q:How many strands of her hair did Galadriel give to Gimli before the fellowship departed from Loth Lorien?

~Ariana

[gate7ole]

3 strands

Who was the guide of the fellowship inside Lorien?

[Nóm]

Haldir.

Who was the first person that Frodo discussed Gollum's following the fellowship with?

[Ithrynluin]

Was it Aragorn?

[Anamatar IV]

thatd be sam. That part crackes me up everytime! I dont know why. Just does. What was the original name of Minas Tirith.

[Eliot]

Minas Anor.


what happened to all Elven rings and who wears them?

[Nóm]

Minas Anor

Original name of Minas Morgul?

[Anamatar IV]

Minad Ithil.

According to Sams poem, when did an Oliphaunt lay down?

[Eliot]

Minas Ithil.

answer previous question.

[gate7ole]

With Sam on the boat after Lorien.

What spirits dwelt in the Paths of Dead?

[Anamatar IV]

people havent noticed me enough to realise that I had answered those two questions and then they skip over my question! :( No one notices me ;)

[Ithrynluin]

All this posting-at-the-same-time and ignoring other people's questions is becoming a tad confusing. Let's slow it down just a bit,OK?:)

[Eliot]

yes,
please slow down folks. Will somebody please answer my question about who wears what Elven rings?

[Anamatar IV]

Elrond-Vilya
Galadriel-Nenya
Gandalf/Cirdan-Narya

[gate7ole]

We slow down, too much. Why doens't anyone ask a question?

[Anamatar IV]

ahem. Mine is still unanswrered.

[ApplCobbler]

D amnit I already asked my question!!

It was how old is Gimli when he passes over into the west!?!

[Anamatar IV]

okay-here are the questions to answer-and lets try waiting a few minutes before we all jump at them and post at the same time:

When did an Oliphaunt lay down according to Sams poem?

How old was Gimli when he passed into the West?

What spirits dwelt in the Paths of the Dead?

I think thats all of them.

[gate7ole]

Gimli passes to the West when he's 262 years old
And an oliphaunt NEVER lays down
The other question is mine.

[Anamatar IV]

the oliphaunt one is corret but i wouldve liked it if you said not even when it dies after that :)

I think its like erech or something.

[Ariana Undomiel]

Whom did Gimli have a have life and death bargain with?

~Ariana

[gate7ole]

You mean with Legolas when they counted their kills?

[ApplCobbler]

With The Ringbearer.

[Ariana Undomiel]

No, those are good guesses but not the ultimate answer. The answer is Eomir. Gimli had a life and death wager with Eomir over the beauty of the Lady Galadriel. However they called a truce when Eomir begged leave over the excuse that he found the Queen Arwen to be the more beautiful of the two elves.

Another question.

Q: How many times did Frodo put on the ring throughout the books?

This does not include the possible times that Frodo used the ring in the Shire when the reader doesn't see him use it.

~Ariana

[ApplCobbler]

Thrice!

[Ceorl]

I count five times out of my head( hope I didn't miss any); At bombadils house, in the Prancing Pony, On Weathertop, On Aman Lhaw, and then finally at the Crack of Doom, where he claims it for himself.

Did Frodo ever get to hit a Ringwraith and if so where?

[gate7ole]

At the weathertop when he struck at the enemy’s feet.

How many people in total wore the Ruling Ring in the book?

[Anamatar IV]

WORE it or held it? Wore-gollum, bilbo, frodo, sauron, sam

Held it-deagol, smeagol, frodo, bilbo, sam, sauron, and i think boromir. Not sure though.

[ApplCobbler]

Originally posted by Anamatar IV
WORE it or held it? Wore-gollum, bilbo, frodo, sauron, sam

Held it-deagol, smeagol, frodo, bilbo, sam, sauron, and i think boromir. Not sure though.

You forgot Tom Bombadil:D

[Anamatar IV]

did he actually touch it? I thought he just looked at it.

[Goldberry344]

9 people touched the ring.

1 Sauron WORE
2 Isildur
3 Deagol
4 Smeagol WORE
5 Bilbo WORE
6 Frodo WORE
7 Gandalf
8 Sam WORE
9 Bombadil

Bombadil wore the ring. the great mystery of him is that he doesnt dissapear when he puts it on. im not sure about isildur.
Boromir only held it in the movie.

should i as one now?

[gate7ole]

The answer I was looking for was the persons who wore it, not touched it. And the trick was to have Bombadil in the answer which also includes the 4 hobbits and Sauron. And there is no doubt that Bombadil wore the Ring. It just didn't work on him. He even made it disappear after taking it off his finger.
There is another person who wore the ring, though it is not mentioned in Lotr. It's Isildur who after taking the Ring, he used it at least once (at the Gladden Fields, where he was killed).
So we have a definite number of 7 people using it (and none is elf).

[ApplCobbler]

Originally posted by Anamatar IV
did he actually touch it? I thought he just looked at it.

Whoo Hooooo!!! I get to do a quote from the book, and be all smart!


Then Tom put the Ring round the end of his little finger and held it up to the candlelight. For a moment the hobbits noticed nothing strange about this. Then they gasped. There was no sign of Tom disappearing!

~~FOTR: In The House Of Tom Bombadil

[Anamatar IV]

that whole section of the book is a complete blur to me. Infact i barely remember any of that book. :( :o :mad:

[Goldberry344]

where does it say isildur wore it?? just out of curiosity, i always assumed he did, but i was never sure.

[Anamatar IV]

oh yes he did my aquantance. He jumped into the river and gandalf said the ring slipped from his finger and the orcs shot him. Now i feel smart!

[Nóm]

Originally posted by gate7ole
There is another person who wore the ring, though it is not mentioned in Lotr. It's Isildur who after taking the Ring, he used it at least once (at the Gladden Fields, where he was killed).
So we have a definite number of 7 people using it (and none is elf).
If that isn't mentioned in LOTR (I can't remember) then it doesn't belong in this thread. Not to be mean, but the trivia in the hall of fire is where ANY Tolkien questions may be asked. This is strictly LOTR here trivia here. That means that the question's answer must be found in the book The Lord of the Rings. I'm not biting your head off here, just letting you know.

[Anamatar IV]

it is in the books.

[ApplCobbler]

Yep.

[Goldberry344]

anyhow, who's gonna ask the next question? anamatar?

[Ceorl]

A while back I asked the question whether Frodo managed to hit a Ring wraith and someone said that he hit the wraith at Weathertop. He did not, I quote:

And all blades perish that pierce the dread king

Frodo did not actually hit the Witch King

[Nóm]

Frodo beleives that Sam truely began to trust Stider at what point?

[gate7ole]

'Sam never quite trusted him. I think, not at any rate until we met Glorfindel.' Gandalf smiled

I think that answers your question.

What was the name of Glorfindel's horse?

[Anamatar IV]

hehe. Thats been asked before. Asfolath. ask a different one.

[gate7ole]

Oops, then:
What was the name of the ambassador of Sauron, who talked to Aragorn before the Black Gate?

[Anamatar IV]

do you mean the mouth of sauron?

[gate7ole]

Correct! We are never given another name

[gate7ole]

Which of the following is not a name for Aragorn?

King of the West
Elessar
Thorongil
Mormegil
Estel

[TheFool]

surely it's 'Mormegil'

[Anamatar IV]

Definitly mormegil. Go.

[TheFool]

One of my favourite bits of JRRT:

How many gates do you go through to enter the city of Gondolin?

[Anamatar IV]

answers 7 but this is supposed to be strictly LOTR. Just them 3 books.

[TheFool]

Oops. sorry - I lose 5 pts:)

give us your best shot!

[Anamatar IV]

okay...hmm...what...no thats no good...got it!

What were the last words (in elvish) that Gilraen said to aragorn? It is in the return of the king just so ya know. Big hint.

[Goldberry]

Originally posted by Anamatar IV
okay...hmm...what...no thats no good...got it!

What were the last words (in elvish) that Gilraen said to aragorn? It is in the return of the king just so ya know. Big hint.

Something like "I gave hope to the Dunedain, I kept none for myself".

[Anamatar IV]

i mean the elvish words. Like Elbereth a gilthoniel. Thats can be translated to elbereth and gilthoniel but i want it posted as "a"

[TheFool]

I'll take a wild guess and say "Onen i-Estel Edain, u-chebin estel anim" :)

OK then. Name 3 Ents (names in the Common Speech please)

[Anamatar IV]

correct!!!! Quickbeam, Treebeard, and...i cant seem to find a 3rd. I dont think weve ever been given names.

[ApplCobbler]

Treebeard, Quickbeam, Bregalad.

How are Aragorn and Arwen distantly related? (Note: not by marriage,:rolleyes: )

[Anamatar IV]

but thats not the right answer. Bregalad is quickbeams name in elvish. Its the same ent. I was thinking of putting it down but it probably doesnt count.

[TheFool]

well spotted, anamatar.. thought it might catch someone! But there is another one out there

a clue: tis all in the same chapter

[Anamatar IV]

treebeard leaflock and skinbark. I didnt even USE quickbeam :p

[Anamatar IV]

in what year of the second age was sauron driven out of Eriador?

[TheFool]

sharp! I missed leaflock. I reckon with Old Man Willow as well, we have a borderline 5!

continue...

[Goldberry]

Originally posted by ApplCobbler
Treebeard, Quickbeam, Bregalad.

How are Aragorn and Arwen distantly related? (Note: not by marriage,:rolleyes: )
Elros is the uncle of Arwen. He is also the distant great-many times grandfather of Aragorn. Aragorn and Arwen are distant cousins.

[Anamatar IV]

1st---thats not really the question in play. It is what wAs the year when sauron was driven out of Eriador?

2nd-Thats just sick!

[gate7ole]

At 1701.

And who was the Numenorean king at that time and how did he help the men and elved of ME?

[Eliot]

Elendil? Is that correct?

[Tyaronumen]

I thought that it was Minastir (or Minastar, can't remember the spelling off-hand :D)... didn't he send over lots of warriors? :)

[gate7ole]

It's Tar-Minastir
Tyaronumen, you're correct
Ask the next question

[ApplCobbler]

I thought it was Ar-Pharazon, he had that massive invasion and took sauron into bondage.

[gate7ole]

Ar-Pharazon also marched against Sauron and caught him, but this happened a long time afterwards, around 3100 and then Sauron was not driven out of Eriador as the question asks, but out of ME in general.

[Ceorl]

Ok this thread seems to be dying so someone ask a question please.

[Anamatar IV]

okay ill get an easy one out to jump start this thing:

What was the warning call that was set off in crickhollow when the black riders appeared?

[Ceorl]

The Horn Call of Buckland.

Name the signal beacons of Gondor

[Eliot]

Calenhad, Minrimmon, Erelas, Nardol and Eilenach.
Doe's Amon Din count?

OK, my question now. kinda simple. What is the name of the golden hall at Edoras?

[Dwarf Lord]

THe name of the golden hall is Meduseld.

Q:what was the name of the wild man that helped the rohirrim, and talked to Theoden while merry was eves dropping?


DWARF LORD

[gate7ole]

His name was Ghan, he was a pukel-man.

How long did the fellowship stay at Lorien?

[Eliot]

3019 Jan. 2?-Feb. 16?
twentysomething days.

Who is the lord of Harrowdale?

[Lantarion]

tum te tum tum tum.. :D

Last posted by Ceorl
Ok this thread seems to be dying so someone ask a question please.
Heh, I wouldn't say a thread is dying if somebody doesn't reply within ONE day! Three, four days would be different; but we must have patience! :)

[Eliot]

Hello? Anybody awake? C'mon, somebody's got to know other then me.

[Eliot]

Well, maybe I put it wrong. Who is the Lord of Harrowdale during Theoden's reign?

[gate7ole]

Dúnhere

How were Imrahil and Eomer related?

[Eliot]

Eomer is the son-in-law of Imrahil.

How many times was Samwise Gamgee mayor?

[ApplCobbler]

6

[Eliot]

Actually 7 time's. All right, anybody else with a new question?

[gate7ole]

Which are the teeth of Mordor?

[Ithrynluin]

Narchost and Carchost.

What was the name of the person who made the Moria gate?

[Eliot]

Durin? Is that right?

[Ithrynluin]

Originally posted by Eliot
Durin? Is that right?

Not quite.Guess again.:)

[Anamatar IV]

ill give a hint. On the door it said under the main text "I _____ made these words"

[Ithrynluin]

Anamatar why didn't you answer it yourself then?:)

[Anamatar IV]

im taking a break from this thread. Its getting a hasle to answer questions and then find one good to post. Also my friends have all my books respectivly. I laughed when i read this line. So funny. Egotistic Elf!

[gate7ole]

Narvi.

Who was the last Durin?

[Nóm]

Durin VII
he was alive Durin' the fourth age :rolleyes:

Here's one that I like a lot, it was asked elsewhere at the forum: what is the name of the gatekeeper in Bree?

[Eliot]

Harry.

what were the names of the 3 eagles that rescued Frodo and Sam at Mount Doom?