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Inscribed at the top of the door in Tengwar (Elvish script) are representations of Celebrimbor's and Narvi's initials, along with a phrase that translates to “The Doors of Durin, Lords of Moria, Speak, friend, and enter.” This phrase signifies that the gate was initially designed as an inviting passage for the elves, with a password that was relatively straightforward for them. However, for outsiders, this password became a riddle to solve, leading to delayed access—an instance of Gandalf's struggles years later, where it took him time to discern the correct word to open the door.