Ah! And where will they live? That’s what I often wonder.’
The Tolkien Translation Game!
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Is it Sam speaking to Bilbo and Frodo in Rivendell?
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It is indeed! Your turn.
"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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Thanks, Voronwë! That was a fun round.
This next quote was shortened considerably:
This next quote was shortened considerably:
But the curse of the shadow gate that breaks some beggars is at least a promise of fate.
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Does the shadow gate refer to the Black Gate(s)?
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No, the gates are figurative.
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THis reminds me of someone, maybe Saruman? "treat me like a beggar at the gate"
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It's not Saruman, but the quote uses very similar wording to the example you give.
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Is it some reference to the poor treatment when they go to visit Théoden before curing him?
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No, much earlier.
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The orc at the gate? Battle of Azanulbizar?
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Even earlier.
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I guess we're gonna need a hint... unless someone else has an idea?
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Is it Finrod, speaking to his people of Nargothrond, after they reject him because of his willingness to support Beren, and the evil words of Celegorm and Curufin:
'Yet if there be any on whom the shadow of our curse has not yet fallen, I should find at least a few to follow me, and should not go hence as a beggar that is thrust from the gates.'
'Yet if there be any on whom the shadow of our curse has not yet fallen, I should find at least a few to follow me, and should not go hence as a beggar that is thrust from the gates.'
"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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You've got it, Voronwë! Your turn.
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Here's the new one. Once again a "_____ said" was removed.
Years ago, a shadow of anxiety was cast on our people.
Years ago, a shadow of anxiety was cast on our people.
"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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Was this a dwarf speaking at the Council of Elrond?
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It was indeed!
"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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Here it is:
I actually remembered wrong - I thought he was talking about the threatening messenger from Mordor, but in fact he was referring to the longing for Moria.Glòin wrote:It is now many years ago that a shadow of disquiet fell upon our people.