"Stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks and the setting sun with the last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the keyhole."
There were moon runes in the map. The could only be read by moonlight, and it could be only the moon in the same phase or same night. The runes told how to find the keyhole to the secret passage.
Moon Runes are the hidden text on Thorin's ancient dwarven map.
He read the engravings on the swords they had found in the troll's hoard. He also saw the moon runes on the map.
Bilbo recalls the message in the runes after the company confronts the lonely mountain and realizes they need a way to open the secret door. The event that triggers his memory is the sight of the setting sun on Durin's Day, which aligns with the clues in the runes. This prompts him to reflect on the map and remember the significance of the moon letters, leading him to recite the message that reveals how to access the hidden entrance.
Well, they tell you what is says in the text of the story, so you can just create your own key, which is what I did. The Runes themselves are a variant of Old English runes.
There were moon runes in the map. The could only be read by moonlight, and it could be only the moon in the same phase or same night. The runes told how to find the keyhole to the secret passage.
Moon Runes are the hidden text on Thorin's ancient dwarven map.
The coincidence that helps the dwarves during their stay at Rivendell is when the moon comes out while Elrond is looking at the map. It has moon runes on it with extra information. This helps them along the journey to get to the treasure.
It was Elrond Halfelven of Rivendell that not only identified the swords, but also told them what the map said and identified the moon runes.
He read the engravings on the swords they had found in the troll's hoard. He also saw the moon runes on the map.
The map was very old and showed a secret passageway to the mountain.
Five feet high the door, and three may stand abreast.
Bilbo recalls the message in the runes after the company confronts the lonely mountain and realizes they need a way to open the secret door. The event that triggers his memory is the sight of the setting sun on Durin's Day, which aligns with the clues in the runes. This prompts him to reflect on the map and remember the significance of the moon letters, leading him to recite the message that reveals how to access the hidden entrance.
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The easiest place to get runes would be the grand exchange in varrock, but can also be purchased at mage stores. Look for the symbol on the map for locations.
It provided additional knowledge about the map and swords. It allowed them to rest and resupply before continuing their journey.
Well, they tell you what is says in the text of the story, so you can just create your own key, which is what I did. The Runes themselves are a variant of Old English runes.