Tolkein Mythology Trivia Game
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Carchost & Narchost, guarding the Morannon (Black Gate) at Cirith Gorgor.
Originally constructed by the men of Gondor after Sauron's defeat in the Second Age to keep watch on Mordor.
Originally constructed by the men of Gondor after Sauron's defeat in the Second Age to keep watch on Mordor.
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That creepy little Mim was one.Stonemaybe wrote:Who, what, or where is Noegyth Nibin and no cheating in Tolkien encyclopedias or googling!
It was the fetid halitus of the most diseased mortality condensed to its essence and elevated to the transcendence of prophecy, promise, suzerain truth—the definitive commandment of darkness.
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Yes, Mim!
I think the name means "lesser dwarves" or something. They were the earliest Dwarves to arrive in Beleriand, but were almost gone by the First age. I think Mim was one of the last, and was a bit "tricksy and false" if I remember rightly!
Another Silmarillion question:
Which High King of the Noldor challenged Morgoth to one-on-one combat after the "Battle of Sudden Flame" (Dagor Bragollach)?
I think the name means "lesser dwarves" or something. They were the earliest Dwarves to arrive in Beleriand, but were almost gone by the First age. I think Mim was one of the last, and was a bit "tricksy and false" if I remember rightly!
Another Silmarillion question:
Which High King of the Noldor challenged Morgoth to one-on-one combat after the "Battle of Sudden Flame" (Dagor Bragollach)?
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Fingolfin. My absolute favorite bad-ass mo-fo Noldor elf.
My trivia, might be easy maybe not. I think this was only referenced once....
What is a sleeping Ent called?
My trivia, might be easy maybe not. I think this was only referenced once....
What is a sleeping Ent called?
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The first was the king of the Balrogs in The Silmarillion. He killed Ecthelion and was killed by him during the sack of Gondolin. The second was the Lieutenant of the Dark Tower (Minas Morgul) in Return of the King.
Which strain of Hobbit-ancestors were the most friendly with the Elves?
Which strain of Hobbit-ancestors were the most friendly with the Elves?
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In the name of their ancient pride and humiliation, they had made commitments with no possible outcome except bereavement.
He knew only that they had never striven to reject the boundaries of themselves.
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Gloin, Gimli's father.
How is Legolas related to Celeborn?
How is Legolas related to Celeborn?
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In the name of their ancient pride and humiliation, they had made commitments with no possible outcome except bereavement.
He knew only that they had never striven to reject the boundaries of themselves.
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And neither Celeborn nor Legolar are run-of-the-mill Elves, although they aren't of the Noldor.
You do not hear, and so you cannot be redeemed.
In the name of their ancient pride and humiliation, they had made commitments with no possible outcome except bereavement.
He knew only that they had never striven to reject the boundaries of themselves.
In the name of their ancient pride and humiliation, they had made commitments with no possible outcome except bereavement.
He knew only that they had never striven to reject the boundaries of themselves.