~Riddle me AN A N S W E R

May 10, 2011 - 2:58am — shimmyshimmy

Hehe~

My darlings, heh! Has it not been awhile? I have been so caught up in other…interests…that it seems my riddles have slowly begun to fade away.

Ah, but you must not forget that you cannot rid me so easily!

Your wordsmith cannot have his tools broken though the hands of man!
Though if there is a sudden surge of fire, one cannot leave my words to mere fate!

Though, I suppose I shouldn’t delay you further, my darlings. I have conjured more riddles for you to solve.

Answer quickly and correctly, for there are those who may find out the answer first!

In my travels, I have seen many things. Many countries, many cultures, many religions and plenty more.
However, I was speaking to a man. His face was tired and beginning to wrinkle at the corners of his eyes. He made a claim so outstanding, so outlandish, that I couldn’t help to question him further.

Once he showed me this spectacular specimen, I was baffled and in hysterics all within the same moment!

So…my darlings~

What unusual natural phenomenon is capable of speaking in any language?

Oh, but you are so close! The answer lies on the tip of your tongue!

Yet I still cease to find the answer I seek! Perhaps I chose a riddle with far too many possible answers? You are all so clever~

Though a painting is worth a thousand words, they could be a jumbled, irrelevant list of nonsense. Do try again!

Sign language? Ah, but there are many types! And even then it cannot shorten the entire linguistic gap.

As for your riddle, it is easy. The answer is ‘ton’. Or ‘a ton’ if you prefer. Forget not that I have asked that riddle myself once before!

This riddler does not mind his craft being tested. After all, it’s what I am of course attempting to master!

Time, darling? Not quite. Though I must insist you try again!

Ah, but yes, a voice can speak any language…but…you are all so close! Correct as your answer may seem, I seek something a tad more specific.

Laughter? Seems a bit limited to a few vowels wouldn’t you think? Try again, darling!

The answer lies so close that I can see it. Keep thinking, keep guessing! Specifics, specifics!

Ahh, darling Kaoori. Do not be shy, you may not be correct in the answer I search for, but your answer is quite viable nonetheless. An echo? No. But what could create that echo?

Sweet riddlers, you were close and yet wander away all the same!

Perhaps it is in error the answer in which I seek? ...Perhaps a bit too specific?

Though I very much resent saying so, I would like to emphasize the word, ‘capable’ in the phrase of the riddle.

For it is capable of speaking any language…but doesn’t necessarily do so.

No, it isn’t a forest, though the whisper of the trees is quite a song to be heard.

Though body language also sounds correct, it isn’t the answer I seek. My apologies!

A song can be heard, but not entirely understood by every native tongue that exists. Try again.

No, I’m afraid. Though I may add you are on the right track.

Haha~ But can you understand a snake’s hiss or a bird’s song…in its entirety?

Surely the emotion is behind it, but the language still can remain a blur.

Music? Ah, I’m sorry, but that is incorrect. Do try again.

Hmm…a sunrise? The last time I checked the sun doesn’t speak a word.

To me, at least. Haha~ try again.

No, it isn’t a canyon, though I insist you keep trying.

Think my darlings, think! Voices, humans, body language…they are the closest answers I’ve heard!

Keep trying! Even if my riddle is in error! Guess, my darlings!

Hmmm…
I should take it upon myself for offering such a cryptic riddle.
Ceasing to find an answer after finding you providing so many valid ones seems a bit unreasonable in my little game.

It is the failure of the writer if the words do not make sense!

It is not love, I’m afraid.

A parrot? How comical! I’m fear it is not the answer I seek, though.

A smile…it would too make sense. I suppose you are right to quite an extend, sir. Perhaps I am asking to much of an answer for this riddle!

Pheromones? Sounds like something contained in exotic elixirs. I am no doctor, I’m afraid, just a magician. Though I must admit…to the extent of my knowledge that isn’t the answer.

No, it is not love.

Emotions? Not quite.

Ah, while the eyes make excellent windows, their words are all but hidden!

A cry? A cry! Go! Further that thought! You are on the right track. What cries? What. Cries.

Aha, clever, but no. Neither the absence of sound nor I are capable of speaking ever language.

There is one very close to the answer here. Human. Cry. Voice. What does all of these?

Do not over-think this riddle! Take it for what it lists!

Hehehe~! Finally!

My darlings, it took you awhile, but you finally found the answer!

It is not tears, nor sonic, nor mouth, or even body language, the tongue, or the larynx. Though math would be an amusing answer…it isn’t. It is also not the voice or noise itself.

Despite those answers being correct, they were not the words which I sought.

Hmmm~ however…

Darling Pandora~

You are correct.

A child, an infant, both were deemed accurate answers.

For it is the child that is capable of speaking any language.

Well done my darlings, well done.

Though I must apologize for my obviously obscure riddle.

Perhaps I sha’ll leave you with an easier one as we part ways, hm~?

With potent, flowery words speak I,

Of something common, vulgar, dry;

I weave webs of pedantic prose,

In effort to befuddle those,

Who think I wile time away,

In lofty things, above all day

The common kind that linger where

Monadic beings live and fare;

Practical I may not be,

But life, it seems, is full of me!

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May 10, 2011 - 3:01am — Ryff

"Could it be the

"Could it be the wind?"

/derp

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May 10, 2011 - 3:02am — breakingstars

"An Echo"

_{"An Echo"}

May 10, 2011 - 3:05am — shimmyshimmy

"Neither, my darlings. Though

"Neither, my darlings.
Though an echo would make sense, it is not the answer I seek.
I do try to avoid creating riddles with duplicate answers.
Try again~"

May 10, 2011 - 3:06am — yepdeer

"A smile?"

May 10, 2011 - 3:08am — shimmyshimmy

"Clever, but still not the

"Clever, but still not the answer I seek.
Keep trying, hehe~"

May 10, 2011 - 3:11am — faunet

A painting perhaps or a

A painting perhaps or a journal.?

May 10, 2011 - 3:12am — Ryff

"...a waterfall?" (you come

"...a waterfall?"

(you come up with hard riddles. Two guesses in and I'm already stumped. xD)

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May 10, 2011 - 3:18am — Dinamo

"Sign language..? Oh-ho! I

"Sign language..?

Oh-ho! I have one for you, my dear.. Forward I am heavy, but backwards I am not. What am I?"

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Lol, I am so baffled. Im still racking my brain for an answer.

Annnd... Do you mind that I asked one? I you do, nobody has to answer, its just a really amazing riddle I have happened apon.

May 10, 2011 - 3:20am — Pandoras

"Is it time, Mister Silence?"

May 10, 2011 - 6:33am — Pegasicorn

A voice?

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May 10, 2011 - 6:37am — Uruushou

Hm...gonna go out on a limb

Hm...gonna go out on a limb and say, laughter?

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May 10, 2011 - 9:49am — Hart

Hellyeaaaah Watches

Hellyeaaaah

*Watches*

May 10, 2011 - 9:50am — breakingstars

"hmm. A man?"

_{"hmm. A man?"}

May 10, 2011 - 2:35pm — Kaoori

a quiet voice. Is it.. an

a quiet voice.

Is it.. an echo?

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May 11, 2011 - 2:55am — shimmyshimmy

.

May 11, 2011 - 3:01am — AliceV

A forest.

May 11, 2011 - 3:01am — Reyy

Perhaps... body language?

Perhaps... body language?

May 11, 2011 - 3:13am — BluedeerLegend18

raises hoof Peirce:A...

*raises hoof*

Peirce:A... song?

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I have a Master's degree in Wumbology.

May 11, 2011 - 3:08am — Kaoori

encouraged, she stepped

encouraged, she stepped forward, although still quite quiet. Riddles weren't her strong point but she'd always enjoyed watching the forest's famous test with his.

It wouldn't be a voice, would it..

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May 11, 2011 - 3:08am — GingerNut

"Hell, I dunno... Uhm...

"Hell, I dunno... Uhm... Unusual? How bout an animal? I mean, they talk to everyone, no matter what kinda gibberish they're spewin'"

Neither of us have a clue... xD Ah, well... Always wanted to try one of these out, despite how bad I am at riddles~

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May 11, 2011 - 3:11am — moonsoverwater

It...is.... Music, sir? The

It...is.... Music, sir? The fawn peered from beneath the jumble of legs in the gathering crowd

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(thanks, starling! The avatar is amazing! And Thanks Pretzil for the siggie!

May 11, 2011 - 3:40am — august-jay

After a moment of thought, a

After a moment of thought, a stag in the outside edge of the crowd raised his hazel eyes to the speaker. "...a sunrise."

May 11, 2011 - 10:09am — Hart

Is it a canyon?

May 15, 2011 - 3:46pm — shimmyshimmy

.

May 15, 2011 - 3:56pm — Rutilus

Love?

May 15, 2011 - 4:00pm — Zeekii

Hmm I'm not quite sure, but I

Hmm I'm not quite sure, but I will take a guess with 'a parrot'. If they are around humans they are capable of copying the sounds/voices they hear...

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May 15, 2011 - 4:24pm — Iaurdagnire

"Could it perhaps be a smile?

"Could it perhaps be a smile? We all have the mouth to make one, and its meanings are the same in any language. It is capable of speaking any language, too; but one is usually only taught one tongue of voice so it does not necessarily do so.

Hm-hm, if I am wrong then perhaps your riddle is far too specific as you say, Wordsmith. As far as I can see, all the answers given are quite correct!"

May 15, 2011 - 4:29pm — Innisen

Humm, pheromones?

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If you can't confuse people with your intelligence, amaze them with your bull****.

May 15, 2011 - 5:29pm — Kaoori

...love?

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May 15, 2011 - 6:25pm — OokamiAzura

Hesitation. Emotions? She

Hesitation.

Emotions?

She was horrible with riddles besides.

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May 15, 2011 - 11:11pm — yepdeer

"The eyes...they are the

"The eyes...they are the mirror to one's soul if nothing else. Maybe they can speak too."

May 16, 2011 - 1:24am — august-jay

The stag flicked his ears and

The stag flicked his ears and thought some more. "Then, perhaps...a cry?"

May 16, 2011 - 1:28am — eyestrain

silence

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I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet

May 16, 2011 - 1:43am — shimmyshimmy

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May 16, 2011 - 1:44am — Pandoras

"A child, an infant, Mr.

"A child, an infant, Mr. Silence? Oh, yes, yes!"

May 16, 2011 - 2:01am — yepdeer

"Tears? Though they can say

"Tears? Though they can say so many different things."

May 16, 2011 - 2:17am — AliceV

"May....maybe sonic?"

"May....maybe sonic?" *scratches head*

May 16, 2011 - 2:53am — mismatched

"A mouth?" The fawn had not

"A mouth?" The fawn had not the slightest idea what anyone was talking about.

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May 16, 2011 - 2:55am — faunet

body language?

May 16, 2011 - 3:07am — PLK217

Eh-hm... Hearing the guesses

Eh-hm...
Hearing the guesses of others and you, still not satisfied wit so many, as you say, 'valid' answers. That both attracts same as distracts me, for I am afraid of coming with just another proper, yet not the sought correct answer.

'Do not over-think' is what you suggest, sir? Oh, then I would try to make my thoughts not so convoluted.
Perhaps, the answer is something simple, but it does not mean this riddle also carries a deep thought, except the simple one, that it is so true.
What is it, that it can speak any language? I have listened to what others suggested and what you replied, sir. So tell me, is this just another of good, but not satisfying tries?
The mouth.
Is not this the tool of any spoken language? Instead of a voice, that only carries the spoken words?
'The answer lies on the tip of your tongue!' a phrase worthy of a true wordsmith indeed, sir. On the tip of my tongue are only my lips.

May 16, 2011 - 5:02am — Siellby

the tongue? (though I'm sure

the tongue?
(though I'm sure the people who said "mouth" are probably right)

May 16, 2011 - 5:45am — Zergarikiaka

I'll go out on a limb and say

I'll go out on a limb and say it's Math.

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May 16, 2011 - 8:33am — Iaurdagnire

8D Is it a baby?

May 16, 2011 - 9:21am — Uruushou

Liam raised his eyes,

Liam raised his eyes, fidgeting nervously as he stood amongst the crowd. "Good sir...is it tears?"

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May 16, 2011 - 1:09pm — willow_leaf

A golden pelted doe happens

A golden pelted doe happens to walk by the group that was trying to guess the riddle. She loved the way that this deer spoke, twisting the words looping them up in layers. It was nearly music to her ears after listening to the axited yells of the fawns in the forest for the whole day.
"Not a smile, not silence and not love. But something to do with an echo, a cry and voice?
She thought for a while before lifting up her face and asking.
"How about sound, or noise if you so prefer? As noise itself doesn't speak anything, but can be used to speak".

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Such a small creature, I shall protect you from the wind and the rain. Keep your wings dry, little butterfly.

May 16, 2011 - 3:35pm — faunet