mrpez Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 The Mysterious Old Man The Wise Old Man The Strange Old Man* *The Strange Old Man is at the barrows digisites. The Mysterious Old Man Who is he? Why is he always so lonely? Does he have a history in Runescape? Why, when he transports you to the Mime arena, the three gods of Runescape are there? Does he have connections with them? The Wise Old Man Where did he learn his magic? Is he in any way related to the Mysterious Old Man? He says in his past he has saved countless people, killed innumerable monsters, and saved many villages, but why isn't there any history on it? The Strange Old Man This man killed all 6 of the Barrows Brothers, when countless enemies fell before them. HOW? How has he survived so long, since the God Wars and the time of the Barrows Brothers? Why is he digging at the Brother's graves? Isn't he satisfied with killing them? Can't he let them rest in peace? (Despite thousands of players defiling their tomb and killing their ghost). If he was so powerful, why is there no other reference to him in Runescape? General Are these three mysterious individuals in some way related? Could it be that after he killed the Barrows Brothers, the Strange Old Man was remorseful? To clear his conscience he embarks on a lifelong journey as the Wise Old Man to help and save countless individuals? After his life's work he retires to Draynor, but seeing as he has so few interests there, he becomes lonely? Then he could travel outside his town to visit players as the Mysterious Old Man? Or he could get lonely after countless hours of tending to the Brother's tombs? WHO ARE THESE GUYS? WHAT ARE THEY DOING IN RUNESCAPE? WHY IS THERE SO LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT THEM? I CAN'T STAND IT!!! :wall: Chew on this for a while: Who are these Mysterious Old Men? The Lonely Messenger Who Stands Through Time and Toiled, Madam. (An anagram of the words: "The Mysterious Old Man", "The Strange Old Man", and "The Wise Old Man." I only had to substitute the italic letters) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvillexvalox Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Looks like an interesting and well written topic. good job! :thumbsup: As for Wise Old Man saving villages, doesn't he help you(or vice versa) in the Lunar quest?(haven't done it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarted7 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 theres also the Odd Old Man Click here to see my goals and achievements thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpez Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 theres also the Odd Old Man Who's the Odd Old Man? Sorry, xvillexvalox. I haven't done Lunar Diplomacy yet. I'm sure that he helps you in the a quest where you fight the Sea Troll Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadog Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 there was an old poll in rs with all the "old man"s listed: There are a number of 'old men' dotted around RuneScape, all of whom have something slightly odd about them. They have collected together this week to ask you: "Which one of us do you prefer?" Is it the Wise Old Man, intrepid adventurer from Draynor Village? The Odd Old Man, collector of bones? The Strange Old Man, wanderer of the Barrows? Old Man Ral, the flea-infested citizen of Meiyerditch? Mysterious Old Man, random event and box-giver? Or is it the Weird Old Man, above the Kalphite dungeon? The choice is yours. Wise Old Man 23322 votes / 38% Odd Old Man 2396 votes / 3% Strange Old Man 5692 votes / 9% Old Man Ral 1065 votes / 1% Mysterious Old Man 23473 votes / 38% Weird Old Man 4637 votes / 7% All I learned in life, I learned on Tip.it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvillexvalox Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 theres also the Odd Old Man Who's the Odd Old Man? Sorry, xvillexvalox. I haven't done Lunar Diplomacy yet. I'm sure that he helps you in the a quest where you fight the Sea Troll Queen. Im pretty sure that is the quest, and you save the village from the Sea Troll Queen. :-k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpez Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 there was an old poll in rs with all the "old man"s listed: There are a number of 'old men' dotted around RuneScape, all of whom have something slightly odd about them. They have collected together this week to ask you: "Which one of us do you prefer?" Is it the Wise Old Man, intrepid adventurer from Draynor Village? The Odd Old Man, collector of bones? The Strange Old Man, wanderer of the Barrows? Old Man Ral, the flea-infested citizen of Meiyerditch? Mysterious Old Man, random event and box-giver? Or is it the Weird Old Man, above the Kalphite dungeon? The choice is yours. Wise Old Man 23322 votes / 38% Odd Old Man 2396 votes / 3% Strange Old Man 5692 votes / 9% Old Man Ral 1065 votes / 1% Mysterious Old Man 23473 votes / 38% Weird Old Man 4637 votes / 7% lol primadog, nice data. But now I have to work on another anagram including "The Wierd Old Man", "The Odd Old Man", and "Old Man Ral." It may take some time. :-k :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dork Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 theres also the Odd Old Man Who's the Odd Old Man? Sorry, xvillexvalox. I haven't done Lunar Diplomacy yet. I'm sure that he helps you in the a quest where you fight the Sea Troll Queen. Im pretty sure that is the quest, and you save the village from the Sea Troll Queen. :-k It's Swan Song. ;) Sig And Avatar by Tripsis - 99 Slayer Blog - My Pyramid Plunder GuideOwner of Fire Cape since 28-09-2005 - 426th to 99 Strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpez Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 theres also the Odd Old Man Who's the Odd Old Man? Sorry, xvillexvalox. I haven't done Lunar Diplomacy yet. I'm sure that he helps you in the a quest where you fight the Sea Troll Queen. Im pretty sure that is the quest, and you save the village from the Sea Troll Queen. :-k It's Swan Song. ;) Ohhhhh...I knew that... 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oreocookie987 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Wow no wonder you made me get out of you room when I came in (mrpez is my brother). Thats some crazy stuff you pulled up there, especially that anagram : It may strike you as interesting that in last year's Christmas event, when you had to deliver the Puppets you made in the workshop, you took them to the Mysterious Old Man, who was waiting by the member's gate north of Falador. He was wearing a Christmas suit, but it was him. So he possibly has some connection to Diango also. Expecting a good life because you're a good person is like expecting a bull not to charge because you're a vegetarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeBeaun Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 No, the Old Old man is the guy in Rag and Bone Man. http://tip.it/runescape/index.php?rs2quest_id=137 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oreocookie987 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 No, the Old Old man is the guy in Rag and Bone Man. http://tip.it/runescape/index.php?rs2quest_id=137 He's right you guys, the Odd Old Man is from the Rag and Bone Man Quest. He has nothing to do with Swan Song. Expecting a good life because you're a good person is like expecting a bull not to charge because you're a vegetarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godsfearme Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I was going to say the wise mysterous, and starange were possibaly the gods themselves but when the other old man were mention my theory went way out the window. Maybe Paul likes his grandfather and made all his personalities into old men. I will shoot down any one with my bitting wit, and sarcasm!What POSSIBLE reason would someone have to make a fake like that?Does he profit from faking a picture like that? Does it help him at all?Jesus Christ, stop being so suspicious. This is Tip.it for God's sake, not RuneHQ. -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpez Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 I was going to say the wise mysterous, and starange were possibaly the gods themselves but when the other old man were mention my theory went way out the window. Maybe Paul likes his grandfather and made all his personalities into old men. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkDude Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Your shift button appears to be broken, before making any more topic with stupid annoying names please fix it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame_guy3 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Hmm... maybe their just taking the piss outta old men, The Weird old man, the strange old man.... then it will be the Queer Old man :shock: I think merchanting is extinct.... Completed haunted mine at level 75.Barrows Drops: Dh platelegs, Guth helm, Karils cb, Torags legs-------------RETIRED------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj926 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Why is everyone infatuated with them? I see no excitement in ANY of their storylines. I was going to say the wise mysterous, and starange were possibaly the gods themselves but when the other old man were mention my theory went way out the window. Maybe Paul likes his grandfather and made all his personalities into old men. :P spaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmm Your shift button appears to be broken, before making any more topic with stupid annoying names please fix it. Thanks. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peronix Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 The Strange Old Man was probally Zamorak at some point if he was indeed the figure the barrows brothers kept seeing; but after Guthix banished the Gods from taking physical form, the man was left as an empty shell, with some residual memories, and some of the powers (like immortality.. how else would he survive so long?), of the God he used to be - which explains the guy's clear insanity :-k ... and mabye the Myserious Old Man is the body left over from Saradomin? Less evidence than the Strange Old Man to that, but definatly a possiblity. As for Wise Old Man... it's clear what he is. An elderly gentlemen who in his younger days was an adventurer like myself and many of us (except he's an NPC :wink: ), who also like me is fed up with the quite shoddy rewards for saving countless lives. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinovUSA Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Wow, the most interesting topic I have ever came upon on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfullog Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Kind of a different topic. I do believe that the old men are all really Santa Clause though (if you were around for last Christmas you would know what I am talking about) because he seems to always know when we need a "present" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Maybe there all part of some old brother hood that worked together to save and protect the world of runescape! :XD: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Avatar Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Wow no wonder you made me get out of you room when I came in (mrpez is my brother). Thats some crazy stuff you pulled up there, especially that anagram : It may strike you as interesting that in last year's Christmas event, when you had to deliver the Puppets you made in the workshop, you took them to the Mysterious Old Man, who was waiting by the member's gate north of Falador. He was wearing a Christmas suit, but it was him. So he possibly has some connection to Diango also. actually that was santa clause.....or maybe the mysterious old man is santa clause and he bothers people in the form of a random event when hes off from christmas. Previously known as Monkeybeast0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow93 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 the mysterious old man is most likely a messenger from the gods, i mean he can teleport anywhere, he can't die, and tests you with puzzles by the way who was the old man during last year's christmas event? he looked familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame_guy3 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Hmm... maybe their just taking the piss outta old men, The Weird old man, the strange old man....quote] I think merchanting is extinct.... Completed haunted mine at level 75.Barrows Drops: Dh platelegs, Guth helm, Karils cb, Torags legs-------------RETIRED------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godsfearme Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Hmm... maybe their just taking the piss outta old men, The Weird old man, the strange old man.... Intresting idea. The idea of the gods being the men deffently seem even better now. Either way very werid and intresting topic. IF you don't think this is intresting topic please don't post and say that it ruins the topic. I will shoot down any one with my bitting wit, and sarcasm!What POSSIBLE reason would someone have to make a fake like that?Does he profit from faking a picture like that? Does it help him at all?Jesus Christ, stop being so suspicious. This is Tip.it for God's sake, not RuneHQ. -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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