Lore of the Ancients
1. What was the name of the dwelling that the Dwarves delved for Thingol?
AnswerMenegroth, the Thousand Caves.
2. Against whom did the Sindar fight in the first battle of the Wars of Beleriand?
Answer Orcs.
3. What was the Girdle of Melian?
AnswerAn unseen wall of shadow and bewilderment that none could pass against Melian's will or the will of King Thingol (unless possessing a power greater than Melian's).
4. What did Varda create the Sun and the Moon from?
AnswerThe Sun was made of the last golden fruit of Laurelin; the Moon of the last silver flower of Telperion.
5. What two peoples fought in the second battle of the Wars of Beleriand?
AnswerThe Noldor under Fëanor, and the Orcs of Angband.
6. Maedhros was fastened upon Thangorodrim by a band of steel .around his wrist. Who set him free and how?
AnswerFingon cut his hand off.
7. Before Turgon left for Gondolin, Ulmo advised him to leave something behind in Nevrast. What and why?
AnswerA helm, mail, and a sword; so that Turgon would recognize the one who came from Nevrast to warn him of the peril of fire.
8. Who was the first of the Noldor to discover Men?
AnswerFinrod Felagund.
9. What was Amlach’s quarrel with Morgoth?
AnswerMorgoth, or one of his servants, used Amlach's form to speak at the council of Men.
10. What did Finrod Felagund give to Barahir as a token of aid and friendship?
AnswerHis ring.