The Tolkien Translation Game!
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Was this spoken during the Third Age?
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At Isengard?
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Yes please!
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Its spoken in Isengard I thought that would have been hint enough, no?
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I'm surprised this one has been difficult as it didn't change very much. Aragorn to Merry, Pippin, Gimli and my kitty's namesake.
‘Well, well! The hunt is over, and we meet again at last, where none of us ever thought to come."
‘Well, well! The hunt is over, and we meet again at last, where none of us ever thought to come."
"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's a new one.
There is no doubt that it will be very soothing. Goodbye! If you don't want to come with me, just leave without further discussion!
There is no doubt that it will be very soothing. Goodbye! If you don't want to come with me, just leave without further discussion!
"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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Is the translation accurate?
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Somewhat.
"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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Sounds a bit Turinesque. First Age?
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Third Age. Though I agree it sounds Túrin-esque.
"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 wait, is it Bilbo breaking the Dwarves out of the Elvenking's Palace?
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Yes, to Thorin.
"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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Do we need more of a hint? It seemed like Al was on the right track.
"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."