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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:53 pm
sister stars in the deep
This could be gems underground. Stars reflected in a pool or river or lake or the sea.
where night lies
Is this a play on words? Where it appears to be night but is not? (Night, lies). Underground, sounds like to me. Or else deep underwater.
but only the dead sleep
Continuation of that night idea. So not a regular night, but one in which there are only dead things. Graveyards, old battlefields...
black as pitch
Darkness, or evil?
moonlight dies
So moonlight is also dead. Moonlight could be said to "die" as it shines further down into water. Eventually the moonbeams would fail.
no ocean as cold
no cavern as old
OK. This sounds like the place is somewhat supernatural. It certainly sounds primeval, as if it were the lair of the White Walkers from GoT.
ancient poems unfold
So, a modern place that retells the stories of the past? Or an ancient place of which there are poems now. Or a place that has a connection to ancient times in the way that Osgiliath and Lothlorien and Fangorn and such have.
the traveller may not follow
those shining jewels
Something unattainable, for travelers. Or at least a traveler, which is presumably the sort of person that would see this place, is unable to... touch stars? for example? Or follow them over the horizon as they set?
the wanderer in the hollow
the depths so cruel
A hollow. A hollow in the depths. A wanderer (or traveler?) in a physical hollow? Or someone who is hollow. An ent with a hollow bole? Or perhaps Gollum. The cruel depths of the Misty Mountains betrayed Gollum, for all he found there was want and hunger and torment.
Well I don't yet know.
This could be gems underground. Stars reflected in a pool or river or lake or the sea.
where night lies
Is this a play on words? Where it appears to be night but is not? (Night, lies). Underground, sounds like to me. Or else deep underwater.
but only the dead sleep
Continuation of that night idea. So not a regular night, but one in which there are only dead things. Graveyards, old battlefields...
black as pitch
Darkness, or evil?
moonlight dies
So moonlight is also dead. Moonlight could be said to "die" as it shines further down into water. Eventually the moonbeams would fail.
no ocean as cold
no cavern as old
OK. This sounds like the place is somewhat supernatural. It certainly sounds primeval, as if it were the lair of the White Walkers from GoT.
ancient poems unfold
So, a modern place that retells the stories of the past? Or an ancient place of which there are poems now. Or a place that has a connection to ancient times in the way that Osgiliath and Lothlorien and Fangorn and such have.
the traveller may not follow
those shining jewels
Something unattainable, for travelers. Or at least a traveler, which is presumably the sort of person that would see this place, is unable to... touch stars? for example? Or follow them over the horizon as they set?
the wanderer in the hollow
the depths so cruel
A hollow. A hollow in the depths. A wanderer (or traveler?) in a physical hollow? Or someone who is hollow. An ent with a hollow bole? Or perhaps Gollum. The cruel depths of the Misty Mountains betrayed Gollum, for all he found there was want and hunger and torment.
Well I don't yet know.
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Mrs Figg Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:32 am
Forest Shepherd wrote:sister stars in the deep
This could be gems underground. Stars reflected in a pool or river or lake or the sea. YES
where night lies
Is this a play on words? Where it appears to be night but is not? (Night, lies). Underground, sounds like to me. Or else deep underwater. YES - BOTH
but only the dead sleep
Continuation of that night idea. So not a regular night, but one in which there are only dead things. Graveyards POSSIBLY, old battlefields...
black as pitch
Darkness, or evil? LITERAL
moonlight dies
So moonlight is also dead. Moonlight could be said to "die" as it shines further down into water. YEP Eventually the moonbeams would fail.
no ocean as cold
no cavern as old
OK. This sounds like the place is somewhat supernatural. It certainly sounds primeval, as if it were the lair of the White Walkers from GoT. I want it to feel ancient and a bit spooky
ancient poems unfold
So, a modern place that retells the stories of the past? Or an ancient place of which there are poems now. YES also a Whole race has poems about this place Or a place that has a connection to ancient times in the way that Osgiliath and Lothlorien and Fangorn and such have.
the traveller may not follow
those shining jewels
Something unattainable, for travelers. Or at least a traveler, which is presumably the sort of person that would see this place, is unable to... touch stars? for example? Or follow them over the horizon as they set? You couldnt follow these particular stars, even though most people navigate by them normally
the wanderer in the hollow
the depths so cruel
A hollow. A hollow in the depths. A wanderer (or traveler?) in a physical hollow? Or someone who is hollow. An ent with a hollow bole? Or perhaps Gollum. The cruel depths of the Misty Mountains betrayed Gollum, for all he found there was want and hunger and torment. Depths are literal The wanderer could be any of the Fellowship or any past or present wanderer
Well I don't yet know.
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:00 am
I might have it. Is it Kheled-zaram? Or Mirrormere, if you like. Or perhaps you might prefer Nen Cenedril.
Damnit, it's probably not. But where else can you find stars that you cannot follow but normally would navigate by???
In the Mirrormere Durin saw the stars of his crown despite the fact that it was daylight at the time. But then the stars of his crown were probably not "sisters." But then two members of the Fellowship did look into the lake.
I am really upset now that it probably isn't Kheled-zaram.
Damnit, it's probably not. But where else can you find stars that you cannot follow but normally would navigate by???
In the Mirrormere Durin saw the stars of his crown despite the fact that it was daylight at the time. But then the stars of his crown were probably not "sisters." But then two members of the Fellowship did look into the lake.
I am really upset now that it probably isn't Kheled-zaram.
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Mrs Figg Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:04 am
yes its Mirrormere, I was thinking of Gimli and the description of the lake when he took Frodo to see it.
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:50 pm
Sweet!!
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:01 pm
I am never beaten or kicked, yet I am black and bloody and blue and bloody and black every day!
Goodluck
Goodluck
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:52 pm
I'm quite pleased with this one! I read a line from a book about something commonplace and started to think of a riddle about it. After getting one idea for it I realized that that single idea worked as a riddle by itself. Anyway, bring on the guesses!
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:39 pm
Some guesses first please. Hints are voluntary after all. I do have one excellent hint, but I don't want to give the riddle away so easily.
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by bungobaggins Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:19 am
Forest Shepherd wrote:I am never beaten or kicked, yet I am black and bloody and blue and bloody and black every day!
Goodluck
Is it the sky? Black at night, bloody in the morning, blue during the day, bloody in the evening, black at night?
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Pettytyrant101 Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:29 am
Is it a nun being kicked down a hill? 
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Sinister71 Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:57 am
Pettytyrant101 wrote:Is it a nun being kicked down a hill?
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:34 am
It is the sky, well done!
Oh and sure Petty it's going to be a nun being kicked down a hill. It's not like the riddle says "I am never kicked" right in the first and only line or anything.
Oh and sure Petty it's going to be a nun being kicked down a hill. It's not like the riddle says "I am never kicked" right in the first and only line or anything.
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Pettytyrant101 Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:41 am
I can shove her down the hill if it makes you feel happier. 
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:18 am
What's next, pro nun-wrestling?!
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by bungobaggins Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:35 pm
Forest Shepherd wrote:It is the sky, well done!
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by malickfan Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:24 pm
Pettytyrant101 wrote:Is it a nun being kicked down a hill?
I don't know whether to laugh or tut...
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Pettytyrant101 Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:40 pm
I get that a lot!
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:47 pm
Bungo!!!
I swear sometimes it's like Mrs. Figg and I are the only riddlers here that put out!
I swear sometimes it's like Mrs. Figg and I are the only riddlers here that put out!
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Forest Shepherd Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:34 am
Post a RIDDLE!!
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by Mrs Figg Mon Aug 25, 2014 1:23 pm
I was lost but now I am found
hidden under the stony ground
far away came a sweet sound
silver trumpets and a king crowned
He toiled long over hill and dale
the new moon shining pale
he found me lying White and frail
on that lonely mountain trail
in the morning Towers bright
shimmering in the silver light
homewards came to my delight
and in that ancient lofty space
did I return and show my face
and blossom did grace that blessed place
hidden under the stony ground
far away came a sweet sound
silver trumpets and a king crowned
He toiled long over hill and dale
the new moon shining pale
he found me lying White and frail
on that lonely mountain trail
in the morning Towers bright
shimmering in the silver light
homewards came to my delight
and in that ancient lofty space
did I return and show my face
and blossom did grace that blessed place
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Re: The Riddle-Game
by azriel Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:14 pm
symbelmyne ?
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