The Tolkien Translation Game!
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Was it said in Fellowship?
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Spoken by a Man to a Hobbit
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Théoden to Merry?
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Yes to Merry, no to Théoden
The Vinyamars on Stage! This time at Bag End
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Maybe spoken by Aragorn in his Strider persona?
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I don't think I would have found this without all the hints:
Aragorn to Merry, just before leaving for the Black Gate.You are not fit for such a journey. But do not be ashamed.
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New quote:
Deep, but not deep.
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Is it a review of Rings of Power?
The Vinyamars on Stage! This time at Bag End
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Hahaha. Al, I must say, you crack me up.
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Hint needed?
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Oooh. Completely forgot. Here we go with the questions.
Does it refer to Gandalf & the Balrog?
Does it refer to Gandalf & the Balrog?
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Or Helm's Deep?
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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No to all three.
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Is it after the long-expected party?
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Yes, quite long after.
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Does the word 'deep' appear twice?
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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No, only once.