a free shadow Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Ser Not Appearing said: Sick I distinctly remember you saying "you make me sick" to me, before getting sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Not Appearing Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You do make me sick. But this is the wife and Sweetson's fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksniffer Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Ser Not Appearing said: Sounds like I'm dropping down the standings even further. Sick as a Clegane and not in the mood to rethink wrong answers. 2 hours ago, Julia H. said: I hope you'll get better soon. i second this...feel better, my brother...i'll hold your place at the bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a free shadow Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Everything is my fault Everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous Gabe Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Is my damaged rotator cuff your fault too? You owe me £400. I will accept a cheque. Promptly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 A little more than 15 hours till the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a free shadow Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 12 hours ago, Dolorous Gabe said: Is my damaged rotator cuff your fault too? It is I choose not to fix it. I also choose not to pay damages. But now at least you know that fate isn't cruel, I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blizzardborn Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Feel better SNA. I would like to go on record as saying...I haven't even tried to guess the theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous Gabe Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 1 hour ago, a shadow said: It is I choose not to fix it. I also choose not to pay damages. But now at least you know that fate isn't cruel, I am Then I'll see you in Hell court Acrophilia! (or a chess board for the sake of my chances) 56 minutes ago, Lady Blizzardborn said: Feel better SNA. I would like to go on record as saying...I haven't even tried to guess the theme. I have tried. Seven Hells, have I tried! Time is no longer on my side and I rarely work them out at such a late stage. I need to see the links early. I haven't even used my theme prelim guess cos I got nothin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 5 hours ago, Dolorous Gabe said: I have tried. Seven Hells, have I tried! Time is no longer on my side and I rarely work them out at such a late stage. I need to see the links early. I haven't even used my theme prelim guess cos I got nothin'. 6 hours ago, Lady Blizzardborn said: I would like to go on record as saying...I haven't even tried to guess the theme. Less than four hours to go till the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous Gabe Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 This is me out of the running I suspect, unless you all show good taste in the favourite clue voting . It's all gonna be down to a shadow and a Bird I reckon. (the Bird is the word ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksniffer Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 9 hours ago, Dolorous Gabe said: Then I'll see you in Hell court Acrophilia! (or a chess board for the sake of my chances) I have tried. Seven Hells, have I tried! Time is no longer on my side and I rarely work them out at such a late stage. I need to see the links early. I haven't even used my theme prelim guess cos I got nothin'. an interesting turn of phrase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 51 minutes ago, rocksniffer said: an interesting turn of phrase... Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 ROUND TWO CLUES AND ANSWERS The explanations are mostly mine, but you can correct me later if you want to. 1. Head unnecessary? Loved lord, overcome. Can Seven intend liege's lowbrow agenda? Gods! Answer: Eddard Stark (the Father) Explanation: The clue is reference to the way Ned Stark died. The bolded part is intended to highlight who the subject of the clue is (loved lord). The “liege” is Joffrey, who follows the Faith of the Seven. The exclamation, however, directs attention to the Old Gods. 2. She’s a redhead. Killed? Apparently, not yet! Answer: Catelyn Stark (the Mother) Explanation: Auburn hair. Killed, but those who see Lady Stoneheart may have a different impression. 3. Still armed, roaring knight against noblewoman yelpless. Answer: Jaime Lannister (the Warrior) Explanation: When Jaime still had both hands (and got hold of some weapon), he fought Brienne, and it happened just before they were captured by Vargo Hoat, who “disarmed” Jaime permanently. Regarding yelpless, I found this word elsewhere on the Internet, so who am I (a non-native English-speaker constantly admiring the rich vocabulary of this language) to say this word does not exist? Anyway, it seems to have a meaning that is something like ‘without modern means of communication’, and I thought Jaime and Brienne could certainly do with some information about what’s going on in the vicinity. As it is, they have no idea that Vargo Hoat is coming. (Of course, the word also rhymes with helpless.) 4. Hope Undone ~ Lady Love, Obsequious ~ Cruel, Stark Injustice ~ Lethal Lies And Grief Answer: Sansa Stark (the Maiden) Explanation: Sansa’s hopes regarding Joffrey are undone. She is a proper little lady, head over heels in love, which makes her kind of … obsequious where Joffrey is concerned. Of course, stark is not a name here. It’s just stark injustice – which could refer to Lady’s death or Ned’s death, both affecting Sansa, both involving lies and grief. 5. Vulcanian apprentice. Royal "juice" unmistakable. Answer: Gendry (the Smith) Explanation: Vulcan is the smith god in Greek mythology and Gendry is an apprentice smith. He takes after his royal father, and the resemblance is easy to see. 6. Smelled augural rock. Kept at nefarious yob's. Answer: Old Nan (the Crone) Explanation: Old Nan smelled the air and declared that the comet meant dragons. The last we heard of her was that she was taken to the Dreadfort (Ramsay’s place) as a prisoner and kept there. 7. Stunningly accurate, ruthless killer. Abode notably yucky. Answer: Ilyn Payne (the Stranger) Explanation: Ilyn Payne has never botched an execution. He practically lives to kill. His chambers in the Red Keep (visited by Jamie) look disgusting. 8. Stole affections, rural kisses. Atones. Names young. Answer: Septon Meribald (a general hint at the theme, my clue, don’t vote for it) Explanation: In his youth, the good septon seduced women by exploiting their religious devotion. Now he walks barefoot as a penance. The last sentence refers to one of the general duties of a septon. 9. Sacrificed all. Resolutely killed awesome northern 'yeti'. Answer: Donal Noye (another Smith) Explanation: He died in defense of the realm. He killed a huge giant as he was defending the gate. The theme: Characters that can be associated with the various aspects of the Seven (the Father, the Mother, the Warrior etc.). Or simply: the Seven. Please, send me your favourite clue vote until 6 p.m. Central European Time tomorrow (Friday, 26th February). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Not Appearing Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Well, I did have #1 correct for awhile... but I changed it. I apparently don't like points. Can we discuss favorite clues while others are voting or should we shut our yob-gobs until results are final? I'm voting for a clue that I didn't guess correctly but have decided is quite well done now that I know the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous Gabe Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I can accept this theme simply wasn't for me. I only like the faith of the seven for its curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blizzardborn Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 So sorry I didn't get my revised answers in, not that I did well anyway. Great theme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 14 hours ago, Dolorous Gabe said: This is me out of the running I suspect, unless you all show good taste in the favourite clue voting . It's all gonna be down to a shadow and a Bird I reckon. (the Bird is the word ) OMG, that was a throwback to my childhood! The thing about voting for a favourite clue is, you have a love/hate relationship with the clues. There are times you want to reach into the computer screen and throttle someone who wrote a certain clue. And you end up saying to yourself, do you pick the clue you hated so much because it was so damn hard to figure out, or do you pick a clue because you got it, or do you pick a clue because you wish you wrote it? Some of them, at times, are just so damn elegant. All of the above, I guess. I don't think there was anyone I wanted to throttle in this round.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksniffer Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 15 hours ago, Dolorous Gabe said: I can accept this theme simply wasn't for me. I only like the faith of the seven for its curse. and when you made the curse up thread, i commented it was an interesting twist of phrase... you never know how things will go... 6 hours ago, Fragile Bird said: OMG, that was a throwback to my childhood! The thing about voting for a favourite clue is, you have a love/hate relationship with the clues. There are times you want to reach into the computer screen and throttle someone who wrote a certain clue. And you end up saying to yourself, do you pick the clue you hated so much because it was so damn hard to figure out, or do you pick a clue because you got it, or do you pick a clue because you wish you wrote it? Some of them, at times, are just so damn elegant. All of the above, I guess. I don't think there was anyone I wanted to throttle in this round.... i stand by my desire to throttle, as you so eloquently put it, the author of clue 4...i am convinced he/she is a sadist trying to undermine my mental processes and disrupt my sleep schedule by forcing me to stay up nights reading and researching... ...the obvious answer was Tyrion ...allow me to explain 4. Hope Undone ~ Lady Love, Obsequious ~ Cruel, Stark Injustice ~ Lethal Lies And Grief his hope of being heir to the Rock was undone when he killed tywin...his lady love (tyisha) was a commoner, sort of servant-like...he was an unwilling party to the cruel injustice of forcing sansa stark to marry him...and all of the lethal lies told by his father concerning tyisha and the murder of joffrey led to massive grief for all...answer - Tyrion Lannister! ...luckily i had points to burn for hints... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 ROUND TWO ANSWERS AND AUTHORS 1. Head unnecessary? Loved lord, overcome. Can Seven intend liege's lowbrow agenda? Gods! Answer: Eddard Stark (the Father) Explanation: The clue is reference to the way Ned Stark died. The bolded part is intended to highlight who the subject of the clue is (loved lord). The “liege” is Joffrey, who follows the Faith of the Seven. The exclamation, however, directs attention to the Old Gods. Other answers: Gregor Clegane, Brienne Author: Lady Blizzardborn 2. She’s a redhead. Killed? Apparently, not yet! Answer: Catelyn Stark (the Mother) Explanation: Auburn hair. Killed, but those who see Lady Stoneheart may have a different impression. Other answers: No Author: lil’ ghost 3. Still armed, roaring knight against noblewoman yelpless. Answer: Jaime Lannister (the Warrior) Explanation: When Jaime still had both hands (and got hold of some weapon), he fought Brienne, and it happened just before they were captured by Vargo Hoat, who “disarmed” Jaime permanently. Regarding yelpless, I found this word elsewhere on the Internet, so who am I (a non-native English-speaker constantly admiring the rich vocabulary of this language) to say this word does not exist? Anyway, it seems to have a meaning that is something like ‘without modern means of communication’, and I thought Jaime and Brienne could certainly do with some information about what’s going on in the vicinity. As it is, they have no idea that Vargo Hoat is coming. (Of course, the word also rhymes with helpless.) Other answers: Darkstar, Lancel Lannister Author: a shadow 4. Hope Undone ~ Lady Love, Obsequious ~ Cruel, Stark Injustice ~ Lethal Lies And Grief Answer: Sansa Stark (the Maiden) Explanation: Sansa’s hopes regarding Joffrey are undone. She is a proper little lady, head over heels in love, which makes her kind of … obsequious where Joffrey is concerned. Of course, stark is not a name here. It’s just stark injustice – which could refer to Lady’s death or Ned’s death, both affecting Sansa, both involving lies and grief. Other answers: Barbrey Dustin, Robb Author: Ser Not Appearing 5. Vulcanian apprentice. Royal "juice" unmistakable. Answer: Gendry (the Smith) Explanation: Vulcan is the smith god in Greek mythology and Gendry is an apprentice smith. He takes after his royal father, and the resemblance is easy to see. Other answers: (f)Aegon Author: She Who Must Be Obeyed 6. Smelled augural rock. Kept at nefarious yob's. Answer: Old Nan (the Crone) Explanation: Old Nan smelled the air and declared that the comet meant dragons. The last we heard of her was that she was taken to the Dreadfort (Ramsay’s place) as a prisoner and kept there. Other answers: Theon, Melisandre Author: Dolorous Gabe 7. Stunningly accurate, ruthless killer. Abode notably yucky. Answer: Ilyn Payne (the Stranger) Explanation: Ilyn Payne has never botched an execution. He practically lives to kill. His chambers in the Red Keep (visited by Jamie) look disgusting. Other answers: Gregor, Jaqen, Asha Author: rocksniffer 8. Stole affections, rural kisses. Atones. Names young. Answer: Septon Meribald (a general hint at the theme, my clue, don’t vote for it) Explanation: In his youth, the good septon seduced women by exploiting their religious devotion. Now he walks barefoot as a penance. The last sentence refers to one of the general duties of a septon. Other answers: Cersei Author: Julia H. 9. Sacrificed all. Resolutely killed awesome northern 'yeti'. Answer: Donal Noye (another Smith) Explanation: He died in defence of the realm. He killed a huge giant as he was defending the gate. Other answers: Sam Author: Fragile Bird I will calculate your scores a little later tonight - as soon as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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