Tolkien Trivia

Philipa · Post by **Philipa** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:20 am

This is quite easy ladies, take a guess?

Lindariel · Post by **Lindariel** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 2:19 pm

Philipa, initially it was The Lord of the Eagles and "two of his guards" who first investigated the ruckus in the woods. After their initial reconnaissance, The Lord of the Eagles then "summoned many other eagles to him." There would have been at least 14 Eagles involved in the rescue (Gandalf plus 13 dwarves), since Bilbo escaped by grabbing onto Dori's ankles rather than having an Eagle all to himself. However, there could have been many other Eagles involved in fighting off the wargs and goblins while the rescue was taking place, and Tolkien does not stipulate an exact number involved in the fighting and rescue. Later, a total of 16 eagles -- the Lord of the Eagles and "his fifteen chieftains" -- delivered Gandalf, the dwarves, and Bilbo to The Carrock.

Philipa · Post by **Philipa** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 2:41 pm

The answer I was looking for was two. Perhaps I didn't make the question clear enough.

It's your turn L.

Lindariel · Post by **Lindariel** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:52 pm

Here's my Level 1 question:

What were the terms of Bilbo's "contract" with the Dwarves as their professional burglar?

Lindariel · Post by **Lindariel** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:46 am

OK here's a hint. Thorin left the terms in letter form on the mantelpiece in Bag End.

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:48 am

Oops--lots of activity in the forum this week, Lindariel. Sorry to have overlooked this.

I remember that Bilbo was to get 1/14th share in the loot and I think the dwarves would see to his burial expenses, should it come to that.

Lindariel · Post by **Lindariel** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:30 am

Add in travel expenses, Merry, and you've got it!

Your turn!

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:06 am

I wonder what expenses they had while travelling?

Here's an easy one for those of us who have been reading Unfinished Tales: Who was Tuor's mother?

Philipa · Post by **Philipa** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:41 pm

Merry wrote:
Here's an easy one for those of us who have been reading Unfinished Tales: Who was Tuor's mother?

Rian

In the same vein.

How many years since the Nirnaeth when Tuor picked up his harp and lemented he had not found The Hidden City.

Philipa · Post by **Philipa** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:27 pm

Would someone like to take a crack at this?

serinde · Post by **serinde** » Sun May 17, 2009 8:04 pm

In the same vein.

How many years since the Nirnaeth when Tuor picked up his harp and lemented he had not found The Hidden City?

That would be three and twenty years.

So, new trivia --- How many children did Sam & Rosie have?

Philipa · Post by **Philipa** » Mon May 18, 2009 12:32 pm

serinde wrote: So, new trivia --- How many children did Sam & Rosie have?

I'm reaching deep into my brain and coming up with three? I think they were all girls?

serinde · Post by **serinde** » Mon May 18, 2009 2:51 pm

Philipa wrote:
serinde wrote: So, new trivia --- How many children did Sam & Rosie have?
I'm reaching deep into my brain and coming up with three? I think they were all girls?

not even close!

check your family tree, eh?

Philipa · Post by **Philipa** » Mon May 18, 2009 8:50 pm

serinde wrote:
not even close!

check your family tree, eh?

Ah, it's more fun guessing....ok I'm going to look it up.

13? holy crap!

Did I count right?

serinde · Post by **serinde** » Sun May 31, 2009 11:33 pm

yeah, 13!

sorry this response is so late, eh?