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Legolas/Disputes

2026-01-28T07:03:43Z

Aenorean: The reference for Legolas quote about having seen an oak grow was said to be “ibid” referring to “The White Rider”, but this quote is from “The Road to Isengard” (while they ride trough the forest at Helms Deep

'''[[Legolas]]''', despite being a minor character of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]], is easily the most disputed on various issues.

==Dating and age==
While Legolas' age is never given in Tolkien's writings, some [[Tolkienist|Tolkien scholars]] have estimated he is at the most 800 – 900 years old by the time of the War of the Ring, and at least 500, though probably more; however, many others disagree on the maximum figure. Without any direct mention to the contrary, he could also have been born as early as the First Age. At the very least, we know he is over 139 years old, because he is older than Gimli (see below).

The figure of 500 years minimum was derived from the following — at one point in ''The Two Towers'', he says that the leaves have fallen in Mirkwood 500 times since [[Meduseld]] was built, and he appears to be describing it as if he actually experienced this:
{{blockquote|Seven mounds upon the left, and nine upon the right," said Aragorn. "Many long lives of men it is since the [[Meduseld|golden hall]] was built.""Five hundred times have the red leaves fallen in Mirkwood in my home since then," said Legolas, "and but a little while does that seem to us.""But to the Riders of the Mark it seems so long ago," said Aragorn, "that the raising of this house is but a memory of song, and the years before are lost in the mist of time.|''[[The Two Towers]]'', "[[The White Rider]]"}}

To see their reasoning for an age of 800 – 900 years, see the articles referred to [[#external links|below]].

If Legolas indeed was born during the [[Third Age]], which seems most likely, then it occurred either before {{TA|1050}} when the shadow of [[Dol Guldur]] fell upon [[Mirkwood|Greenwood the Great]] in the first place,<ref name="TA">{{App|TA}}</ref>{{rp|1085}} or during the [[Watchful Peace]] between {{TA|2063}} and {{TA|2460|n}},<ref name="TA"/>{{rp|1087}} since those periods would be the perfect timing for child-bearing by the [[Elves]], who beget children only in peaceful and prosperous years.<ref name>{{MR|P3II3c}}, p. 221</ref>

In ''Laws and Customs Among the Eldar'', Tolkien also states that the mental development of Elf-children is much quicker than those of Mannish children. By their first year, Elf-children can already walk, speak, and even dance.
{{quote|The Eldar grew in bodily form slower than Men, but in mind more swiftly. They learned to speak before they were one year old; and in the same time they learned to walk and to dance, for their wills came soon to the mastery of their bodies. Nonetheless there was less difference between the two Kindreds, Elves and Men, in early youth; and a man who watched elf-children at play might well have believed that they were the children of Men, of some fair and happy people.|''[[Morgoth's Ring]]'', "[[Laws and Customs Among the Eldar]]"}}

If we are to infer that Elves can have concrete memories at a younger age than Men do, Legolas could conceivably have remembered the last 500 autumns that have passed, starting when he was very young.

However, he could be merely commenting on the contrasting viewpoints of Men and Elves on time ("and but a little while does that seem to us"); more importantly, 500 years is here clearly "the time elapsed since Meduseld was built". At face value, his statement says ''nothing'' about his age — to go further would only be speculation.

It is certainly possible that he was older than many fans imagine him to be (probably due to the influence of Bloom and his portrayal). In ''The Two Towers'', he calls Aragorn (born {{TA|2931}}, 87 years old in {{TA|3018|n}}, 88 at the end of the War some months later) and Gimli (born {{TA|2879}}, 139 years old in {{TA|3018|n}}) "children" while in [[Fangorn Forest]], and says that he does not ''feel'' young:
{{blockquote|It [the forest] is old, very old," said the Elf. "So old that almost I feel young '''again''', as I have not felt since I journeyed with you children. It is old and full of memory. I could have been happy here, if I had come in days of peace.|''[[The Two Towers]]'', "[[The White Rider]]"}}

Also, he speaks of watching oaks grow from acorns to "ruinous age", suggesting that he is in fact old, though possibly young for Elves (some kinds of oak can live for a very long time):
{{blockquote|These are the strangest trees that I ever saw," [Legolas] said; "and I have seen many an oak grow from acorn to ruinous age. I wish that there were leisure now to walk among them: they have voices, and in time I might come to understand their thought.|''[[The Two Towers]]'', "[[The Road to Isengard]]"}}

However, even the minimum figure of 500 can still apply here, since Tolkien could have had the English oak in mind, and it can live up to about 500 years.

Also, some readers point out that his birthdate is not recorded in the Appendices. For them, this might be a sign that he was born in the [[First Age]], since the Appendices only record dates from the [[Second Age]] onwards. It might, at the very least, mean that he was born before the [[Third Age]], since birth dates for characters born then (even relatively minor ones like [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]]) ''are'' usually given.

== Birth order ==
Some assume that he is an only child; however, he could be only one of Thranduil's children. Thranduil did let him leave Mirkwood to find a new elf-community in Ithilien, suggesting to some that he was not his heir; but then others opine that given the longevity of Elves and the relative safety of Middle-earth after Sauron's downfall, Thranduil could go on ruling the Woodland Realm as long as he liked or until he felt the sea-longing. No definitive evidence is given, either way.

== Hair color ==
His father [[Thranduil]] was blond, so many assume that Legolas must have been blond also (indeed, both [[Ralph Bakshi]] and [[Peter Jackson]] make him blond). However, Tolkien describes his head as "dark" when he shoots down a [[Nazgûl|Ringwraith]]'s [[Fell beasts|Fell beast]] in ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' in the following quote, suggesting the contrary to some:
{{blockquote|Frodo looked up at the Elf standing tall above him, as he gazed into the night, seeking a mark to shoot at. His head was dark, crowned with sharp white stars that glittered in the black pools of the sky behind.|''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', "[[The Great River]]"}}

According to this camp, his hair must be either dark brown or black, as was the norm for the Sindar. (Blond hair was mostly exclusive to the [[Vanyar]].) However, the "blond" camp points out that the above quote takes place ''at night'', and opines that his head may have appeared "dark" due to shadows, rather than his actual hair color.

==Legolas of Gondolin==
The name ''Legolas Greenleaf'' first appeared in ''[[The Fall of Gondolin (chapter)|The Fall of Gondolin]]'', one of the chapters of ''[[The Book of Lost Tales Part Two]]'', written in early [[1917]]. The character is mentioned only once and is unrelated to the character discussed above. As the Lost Tales were the first embodiment of Tolkien's mythology, and by the time ''The Lord of the Rings'' was written much had changed, this in all likelihood is not the same Elf, and he was not included in the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]''.
{{blockquote|But the others, led by one '''Legolas Greenleaf''' of the [[house of the Tree]], who knew all that plain by day or by dark, and was night-sighted, made much speed over the vale for all their weariness, and halted only after a great march.|''[[The Book of Lost Tales Part Two]]'', "[[The Fall of Gondolin (chapter)|The Fall of Gondolin]]"}}

The [[Legolas (elf of Gondolin)|Legolas of Gondolin]], who Tolkien would likely have renamed, has a different etymology. His name (''Laiqalassë'' in its pure form) comes from the primitive [[Quenya]] (''Qenya'') words ''laica'' ("green") and ''lassë'' ("leaf"). The names are very similar, but the characters were different: Legolas of Gondolin was possibly a [[Noldor]] in exile, of the House (kindred) of the Tree. However, the published ''Silmarillion'', in describing [[Turgon]]'s founding of Gondolin, states that Turgon took with him up to a third of the people under [[Fingolfin]], but an even larger number of the Sindar. Thus, whether Legolas of Gondolin was of Noldorin or Sindarin descent is debatable.

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Gondamon

2025-08-03T09:41:33Z

Aenorean: spelling

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'''Gondamon''' is a city in the [[Ered Luin]] at the midway point between [[Thorin's Hall]] and [[Duillond]] in the game ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''.

==History==
Gondamon was first founded by the survivors of the Fall of [[Edhelion]]. After the Elves left it for [[Duillond]], the Dwarves settled here and made it to their liking.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Places_of_the_Dwarves</ref> During the War of the Ring the lord of Gondamon was [[Mathi Stouthand]], who became lord by fighting in the War of the Longbeards and the Dourhands.

==Etymology==
The city has a [[Sindarin]] name, thanks to it's former Elven inhabitants: ''Gondamon'', which means "Hill of Stone" with ''gond'' meaning "stone"<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''gond''</ref> and ''amon'' meaning "hill".<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''amon''</ref>

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Websites

2024-02-12T23:13:53Z

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2023-12-26T17:26:14Z

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Obviously, I love Tolkien and his works. Otherwise I shouldn't even be here. I am a [[Lord of the Rings Online]] player and may favorite Middle Earth Youber is [[Darth Gandalf]]. You should check him out!

My favorite characters are [[Mablung]], [[Ecthelion]], [[Glorfindel]], [[Faramir]], [[Imrahil]] and [[Figwit]].

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{{quote|Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.|[[Gildor Inglorion]]}}
{{quote|Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.|[[Frodo Baggins]]}}
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{{quote|Human brains were made just big enough to realise they are fucking up, but just too small to stop fucking up.|exurb1a}}
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2023-12-26T17:24:36Z

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2023-12-26T17:15:07Z

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Hello everyone! I am Aenorean. That is the name of the main character of my own Tolkienesque worldbuilding project.

Obviously, I love Tolkien and his works. Otherwise I shouldn't even be here. I am a [[Lord of the Rings Online]] player and may favorite Middle Earth Youber is [[Darth Gandalf]]. You should check him out!

My favorite characters are [[Mablung]], [[Ecthelion]], [[Glorfindel]], [[Faramir]], [[Imrahil]] and [[Figwit]].

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{{quote|Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.|[[Frodo Baggins]]}}
{{quote|I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend|[[Faramir]]}}
{{quote|Human brains were made just big enough to realise they are fucking up, but just too small to stop fucking up.|exurb1a}}
{{quote|To live in the present is hard, to live in the future is disappointing, to live in the past is impossible.|Frank Herbert}}

Lego

2023-12-26T16:00:34Z

Aenorean: /* Sets */

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'''Lego''' produce ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' and ''[[The Hobbit]]'' themed products.

On [[16 December]], [[2011]], it was announced that Lego sets [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]] and [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]] would be released. The ''The Lord of the Rings'' sets were released in [[June]] [[2012]]. Five additional sets on ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' were released in late 2012.<ref name="FB.1">{{webcite|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/lordoftheringstrilogy/posts/10150521433837437|articlename=Great news for all...|dated=16-Dec-2011|website=FB|accessed=18-Feb-2012}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=Marlon Votta|articleurlhttp://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20120710/official-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-facebook-page/=|articlename=Official LEGO The Lord Of The Rings Facebook page|dated=10 July 2012|website=inentertainment.co.uk|accessed=29 July 2012}}</ref>

A [[Lego The Lord of the Rings: The Video Game|video game]] based on the Lego The Lord of the Rings sets has been released on October 30th, 2012/November 13, 2012/February 21st, 2013 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X developed by [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] and [[Traveller's Tales]].<ref>{{webcite|author=Marlin Votta|articleurl=http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20120710/official-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-facebook-page/|Official LEGO The Lord Of The Rings Facebook page|dated=10 July 2012|website=[http://www.lego.com/ LEGO]|accessed=16 July 2012}}</ref>

==History==
‎While Lego had released several themed sets over the years from licensed film franchises such as ''Star Wars'' and ''Harry Potter'', there had been no official set themed around ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' until 2012.

[[Tolkien fandom|Tolkien fans]], despite the lack of official products, were nevertheless creative on modifying and assembling Lego bricks to resemble characters, and even cities, from Tolkien's [[legendarium]].

In 2010, Wesley Yin-Poole, interviewing LEGO Harry Potter producer Loz Doyle, wrote that ''"[Doyle] refused to deny that a LEGO Lord of the Rings or a LEGO The Hobbit game is in development"'' but admitted a LEGO game based on the [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|New Line Cinema films]] and Tolkien books ''"'would definitely work'"''.<ref>Wesley Yin-Poole, "[http://www.videogamer.com/news/tt_lego_lord_of_the_rings_would_definitely_work.html LEGO Lord of the Rings 'would definitely work' (15/02/2010)]" at Videogamer.com (accessed 28 July 2010)</ref>

In 2011, a Wikia user claimed to have found a bit of evidence for a ''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' video game, when discovering key words ("LOTR Ring") within the program files of ''Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game''. However, other Wikia users remarked that those key words might have another meaning within the files.<ref>[http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Lego_lord/Guess_what_my_precious%3F Lego lord/Guess what my precious?] at [http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/LEGO_Wiki LEGO Wiki] (accessed 3 September 2011)</ref>

==Confirmed mini figures==

*[[Aragorn]]<ref name="Mini figures">{{webcite|author=Caleb Goellner|articleurl=http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/30/lego-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-minifigs-images/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook|articlename=Lego Reveals More 'Lord of the Rings' Minifigs Including Gollum and Other Foes|dated=30 January 2012|website=Comics Alliance|accessed=31 January 2012}}</ref>
*[[Berserker|Berserker Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Boromir]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Elrond]]<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/08/08/60566-lego-lotr-collectors-edition-ships-with-elrond/|articlename=Lego LoTR collector’s edition ships with Elrond?|dated=8 August 2012|website=TORN|accessed=10 August 2012}}</ref>
*[[Éomer]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Gimli]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Gollum]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Uruk-hai|Isengard Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Legolas]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Lurtz]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Orcs of Mordor|Mordor Orc]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Orcs of the Misty Mountains|Moria Orc]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Peregrin Took|Pippin]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Nazgûl|Ringwraith]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Rohirrim|Rohan Soldier]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Samwise Gamgee]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Théoden|King Théoden]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Uruk-hai]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>

Furthermore, ''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' also includes [[Shelob]], [[Cave-trolls|Giant Cave-troll]] and [[The One Ring]].<ref name="2012 sets"/>

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==Sets==
At the International Toy Fair in [[wikipedia:New York City|New York]] the first seven sets of ''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' were revealled.<ref>{{webcite|author=Calsisuri|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53526-lego-toy-fair-2012/|articlename=Lord of the Rings LEGO Revealed at Toy Fare 2012 at Collector’s Party|dated=12 February 2012|website=TORN|accessed=18 February 2012}}</ref> All sets were released in June [[2012]] and are aimed for children between 8 and 14 year.<ref name="2012 sets">{{webcite|author=Calisuri|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53563-more-lord-of-the-rings-lego-details-from-toy-fare-2012/|articlename=More Lord of the Rings LEGO Details from Toy Fare 2012|dated=12 February 2012|website=TORN|accessed=18 February 2012}}</ref> Sets of ''Lego The Hobbit'' were released in December 2012, 2013, and 2014.<ref name="2012 sets"/>
In early 2023 more stets were released: 1 big ''Lego Icons'' set,<ref>{{webcite|author= |articleurl=https://www.lego.com/en-my/aboutus/news/2023/february/lego-icons-the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell?locale=en-my|articlename=LEGO® ICONS The Lord Of The Rings: Rivendell™, The one LEGO Set to rule them all|dated=7 February 2023|website=LEGO|accessed=26 December 2023}}</ref> together with 3 small ''Lego Brickheadz'' sets.<ref>{{webcite|author=Matt Yeo|articleurl=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-brickheadz|articlename=LEGO The Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz prices and release date confirmed|dated=8 December 2022|website=Brickfanatics|accessed=26 December 2023}}</ref>

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<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic2C5A99365635CD13EBE02187937FE72D.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9469</td><td>'''Gandalf Arrives'''</td><td>[[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]], [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>83<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic69D2D82B2B4522A78297D2C01DD4D80D.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9470</td><td>'''Shelob Attacks'''</td><td>[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Gollum]], [[Samwise Gamgee]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>227<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/picE992A48C896B53E6594089F04AEE8326.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9427</td><td>'''Uruk-hai Army'''</td><td>[[Éomer]], [[Rohirrim|Rohan Soldier]] and 4 [[Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>257<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic145666D6A61A26E9EEC7E1B70DEAD3D7.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9476</td><td>'''The Orc Forge'''</td><td>[[Uruk-hai|Isengard Uruk-hai]], [[Lurtz]], 3 [[Orcs of Mordor|Mordor Orcs]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>363</td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/picAF26D99F70BE7599AF8ABC2D1743765D.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9472</td><td>'''Attack on Weathertop'''</td><td>[[Aragorn]], [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]], 2 [[Nazgûl|Ringwraiths]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>430<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic9E0D62A8E42C9A850FA23F6BBD60D093.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9473</td><td>'''The Mines of Moria'''</td><td>[[Peregrin Took|Pippin]], [[Boromir]], [[Gimli]], [[Legolas]], 2 [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains|Moria Orcs]], 2 Skeletons<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>776<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/picF45371937F007C5BD5AECB68E5ED0F4C.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9474</td><td>'''The Battle of Helm's Deep'''</td><td>[[Aragorn]], [[Gimli]], [[Haldir]], [[Théoden|King Théoden]], [[Berserker|Berserker Uruk-hai]], 3 [[Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>1368<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/bltec012c948c003fba/10316_alt16.png?format=webply&fit=bounds&quality=75&width=800&height=800&dpr=1 Lego.com]</td><td>10316</td><td>'''Rivendell'''</td><td>[[Frodo Baggins]], [[Sam Gamgee]], [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]], [[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]], [[Aragorn]], [[Boromir]], [[Gimli]], [[Legolas]], [[Bilbo Baggins]], [[Elrond| Elrond Halfelven]], [[Arwen]], [[Gloin]], 2 [[Rivendell|Rivendell Elves]] (possibly [[Figwit]], [[Erestor]], [[Glorfindel]] or other members of the [[Council of Elrond|Council]])<ref name= "Rivendell">[https://www.lego.com/en-my/product/the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell-10316 https://www.lego.com/en-my/product/the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell-10316]</ref><td>6167<ref name= "Rivendell"/></td></td></tr>

<tr><td>[https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/blt66f9f99e366a124d/40630.png?format=webply&fit=bounds&quality=75&width=800&height=800&dpr=1 Lego.com]</td><td>40630</td><td>'''Frodo & Gollum''' (''Brickheadz'')</td><td>/</td><td>184<ref>[https://www.lego.com/en-be/product/frodo-gollum-40630 https://www.lego.com/en-be/product/frodo-gollum-40630]</ref></td></tr>

<tr><td>[https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/blt625e667e3b206d20/40631.png?format=webply&fit=bounds&quality=75&width=800&height=800&dpr=1 Lego.com]</td><td>40631</td><td>'''Gandalf the Grey & Balrog''' (''Brickheadz'')</td><td>/</td><td>348<ref>[https://www.lego.com/en-be/product/gandalf-the-grey-balrog-40631 https://www.lego.com/en-be/product/gandalf-the-grey-balrog-40631]</ref></td></tr>

<tr><td>[https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/blta84e06d436db4688/40632.png?format=webply&fit=bounds&quality=75&width=800&height=800&dpr=1 Lego.com]</td><td>40632</td><td>'''Aragorn & Arwen''' (''Brickheadz'')</td><td>/</td><td>348<ref>[https://www.lego.com/en-be/product/aragorn-arwen-40632 https://www.lego.com/en-be/product/aragorn-arwen-40632]</ref></td></tr>
</table>

==Gallery==
<center>{{Gallery
|title=
|height=150
|width=200
|lines=2
|File:Lego LOTR logo.png|<center>[[Frodo Baggins]]</center>
|File:LEGO Aragorn poster.png|<center>[[Aragorn]]</center>
|File:Lego Legolas poster.png|<center>[[Legolas]]</center>
|File:Lego Fellowship of the Ring minifigures.png|<center>[[Fellowship of the Ring]]</center>
|File:Lego - Gollum poster.png|<center>[[Gollum]]</center>
}}</center>

==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of Lego|Images of Lego]]

==External links==
*{{WP|Lego}}
*[http://thelordoftherings.lego.com/en-us/default.aspx Official LEGO ''Lord of the Rings'' web site]
*[http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53526-lego-toy-fair-2012/ Lego Toy Fair] at [http://www.theonering.net/torwp/ TheOneRing]
*Fan-made Middle-earth Lego creations:
**[http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/276793 Journey of the Fellowship 2011]
**[http://www.mocpages.com/group.php/8424 Largest MOCpages LOTR Group]

{{references}}

[[Category:Danish businesses]]
[[Category:Fandom]]
[[Category:Games]]

Lego

2023-12-26T11:39:41Z

Aenorean: /* Sets */

{{company infobox
| name=Lego
| image=[[File:Lego logo.png|250px]]
| founded=[[1949]]
| founder=[[Wikipedia:Ole Kirk Christiansen|Ole Kirk Christiansen]]
| location=[[Wikipedia:Denmark|Denmark]]
| type=
| keypeople=
| members=
| subsidiaries=
| products=
| parent=
| owner=[[Wikipedia:Lego Group|Lego Group]]
| precededby=
| succeededby=
| website=http://www.lego.com/
}}
'''Lego''' produce ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' and ''[[The Hobbit]]'' themed products.

On [[16 December]], [[2011]], it was announced that Lego sets [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]] and [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]] would be released. The ''The Lord of the Rings'' sets were released in [[June]] [[2012]]. Five additional sets on ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' were released in late 2012.<ref name="FB.1">{{webcite|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/lordoftheringstrilogy/posts/10150521433837437|articlename=Great news for all...|dated=16-Dec-2011|website=FB|accessed=18-Feb-2012}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=Marlon Votta|articleurlhttp://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20120710/official-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-facebook-page/=|articlename=Official LEGO The Lord Of The Rings Facebook page|dated=10 July 2012|website=inentertainment.co.uk|accessed=29 July 2012}}</ref>

A [[Lego The Lord of the Rings: The Video Game|video game]] based on the Lego The Lord of the Rings sets has been released on October 30th, 2012/November 13, 2012/February 21st, 2013 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X developed by [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] and [[Traveller's Tales]].<ref>{{webcite|author=Marlin Votta|articleurl=http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20120710/official-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-facebook-page/|Official LEGO The Lord Of The Rings Facebook page|dated=10 July 2012|website=[http://www.lego.com/ LEGO]|accessed=16 July 2012}}</ref>

==History==
‎While Lego had released several themed sets over the years from licensed film franchises such as ''Star Wars'' and ''Harry Potter'', there had been no official set themed around ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' until 2012.

[[Tolkien fandom|Tolkien fans]], despite the lack of official products, were nevertheless creative on modifying and assembling Lego bricks to resemble characters, and even cities, from Tolkien's [[legendarium]].

In 2010, Wesley Yin-Poole, interviewing LEGO Harry Potter producer Loz Doyle, wrote that ''"[Doyle] refused to deny that a LEGO Lord of the Rings or a LEGO The Hobbit game is in development"'' but admitted a LEGO game based on the [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|New Line Cinema films]] and Tolkien books ''"'would definitely work'"''.<ref>Wesley Yin-Poole, "[http://www.videogamer.com/news/tt_lego_lord_of_the_rings_would_definitely_work.html LEGO Lord of the Rings 'would definitely work' (15/02/2010)]" at Videogamer.com (accessed 28 July 2010)</ref>

In 2011, a Wikia user claimed to have found a bit of evidence for a ''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' video game, when discovering key words ("LOTR Ring") within the program files of ''Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game''. However, other Wikia users remarked that those key words might have another meaning within the files.<ref>[http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Lego_lord/Guess_what_my_precious%3F Lego lord/Guess what my precious?] at [http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/LEGO_Wiki LEGO Wiki] (accessed 3 September 2011)</ref>

==Confirmed mini figures==

*[[Aragorn]]<ref name="Mini figures">{{webcite|author=Caleb Goellner|articleurl=http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/30/lego-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-minifigs-images/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook|articlename=Lego Reveals More 'Lord of the Rings' Minifigs Including Gollum and Other Foes|dated=30 January 2012|website=Comics Alliance|accessed=31 January 2012}}</ref>
*[[Berserker|Berserker Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Boromir]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Elrond]]<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/08/08/60566-lego-lotr-collectors-edition-ships-with-elrond/|articlename=Lego LoTR collector’s edition ships with Elrond?|dated=8 August 2012|website=TORN|accessed=10 August 2012}}</ref>
*[[Éomer]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Gimli]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Gollum]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Uruk-hai|Isengard Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Legolas]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Lurtz]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Orcs of Mordor|Mordor Orc]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Orcs of the Misty Mountains|Moria Orc]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Peregrin Took|Pippin]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Nazgûl|Ringwraith]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Rohirrim|Rohan Soldier]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Samwise Gamgee]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Théoden|King Théoden]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Uruk-hai]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>

Furthermore, ''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' also includes [[Shelob]], [[Cave-trolls|Giant Cave-troll]] and [[The One Ring]].<ref name="2012 sets"/>

<center>{{Gallery
|title=
|height=90
|width=117
|lines=2
|File:Lego - Aragorn minifigure.png|<center>[[Aragorn]]</center>
|File:Lego - Boromir mini figure.png|<center>[[Boromir]]</center>
|File:Lego - Elrond mini figure.png|<center>[[Elrond]]</center>
|File:Lego - Frodo mini figure.png|<center>[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]</center>
|File:Lego - Gandalf the Grey mini figure.png|<center>[[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]]</center>
|File:Lego - Gimli mini figure.png|<center>[[Gimli]]</center>
|File:Lego - Gollum mini figure.png|<center>[[Gollum]]</center>
|File:Lego - Legolas mini figure.png|<center>[[Legolas]]</center>
|File:Lego - Merry mini figure.png|<center>[[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]]</center>
|File:Lego - Mordor Orc mini figure.png|<center>[[Orcs of Mordor|Mordor Orc]]</center>
|File:Lego - Moria Orc mini figure.png|<center>[[Orcs of the Misty Mountains|Moria Orc]]</center>
|File:Lego - Pippin mini figure.png|<center>[[Peregrin Took|Pippin]]</center>
|File:Lego - Ringwraith mini figure.png|<center>[[Nazgûl|Ringwraith]]</center>
|File:Lego - Sam mini figure.png|<center>[[Samwise Gamgee]]</center>
|File:Lego - Uruk-hai mini figure.png|<center>[[Uruk-hai]]</center>
}}</center>

==Sets==
At the International Toy Fair in [[wikipedia:New York City|New York]] the first seven sets of ''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' were revealled.<ref>{{webcite|author=Calsisuri|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53526-lego-toy-fair-2012/|articlename=Lord of the Rings LEGO Revealed at Toy Fare 2012 at Collector’s Party|dated=12 February 2012|website=TORN|accessed=18 February 2012}}</ref> All sets are scheduled to be released in June [[2012]] and are aimed for children between 8 and 14 year.<ref name="2012 sets">{{webcite|author=Calisuri|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53563-more-lord-of-the-rings-lego-details-from-toy-fare-2012/|articlename=More Lord of the Rings LEGO Details from Toy Fare 2012|dated=12 February 2012|website=TORN|accessed=18 February 2012}}</ref> Sets of ''Lego The Hobbit'' were released in December 2012, 2013, and 2014.<ref name="2012 sets"/>
In early 2023 more stets were released: 1 big ''Lego Icons'' set,<ref>{{webcite|author= |articleurl=https://www.lego.com/en-my/aboutus/news/2023/february/lego-icons-the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell?locale=en-my|articlename=LEGO® ICONS The Lord Of The Rings: Rivendell™, The one LEGO Set to rule them all|dated=7 February 2023|website=LEGO|accessed=26 December 2023}}</ref> together with 3 small ''Lego Brickheadz'' sets.<ref>{{webcite|author=Matt Yeo|articleurl=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-brickheadz|articlename=LEGO The Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz prices and release date confirmed|dated=8 December 2022|website=Brickfanatics|accessed=26 December 2023}}</ref>

<table class="TGtable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 auto;"><tr><td style="background: #F2E6CE;">'''Image link'''</td><td style="background: #F2E6CE;">'''Number'''</td><td style="background: #F2E6CE;">'''Name'''</td><td style="background: #F2E6CE;">'''Mini figures'''</td><td style="background: #F2E6CE;">'''Pieces'''</td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic2C5A99365635CD13EBE02187937FE72D.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9469</td><td>'''Gandalf Arrives'''</td><td>[[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]], [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>83<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic69D2D82B2B4522A78297D2C01DD4D80D.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9470</td><td>'''Shelob Attacks'''</td><td>[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Gollum]], [[Samwise Gamgee]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>227<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/picE992A48C896B53E6594089F04AEE8326.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9427</td><td>'''Uruk-hai Army'''</td><td>[[Éomer]], [[Rohirrim|Rohan Soldier]] and 4 [[Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>257<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic145666D6A61A26E9EEC7E1B70DEAD3D7.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9476</td><td>'''The Orc Forge'''</td><td>[[Uruk-hai|Isengard Uruk-hai]], [[Lurtz]], 3 [[Orcs of Mordor|Mordor Orcs]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>363</td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/picAF26D99F70BE7599AF8ABC2D1743765D.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9472</td><td>'''Attack on Weathertop'''</td><td>[[Aragorn]], [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]], 2 [[Nazgûl|Ringwraiths]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>430<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic9E0D62A8E42C9A850FA23F6BBD60D093.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9473</td><td>'''The Mines of Moria'''</td><td>[[Peregrin Took|Pippin]], [[Boromir]], [[Gimli]], [[Legolas]], 2 [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains|Moria Orcs]], 2 Skeletons<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>776<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/picF45371937F007C5BD5AECB68E5ED0F4C.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9474</td><td>'''The Battle of Helm's Deep'''</td><td>[[Aragorn]], [[Gimli]], [[Haldir]], [[Théoden|King Théoden]], [[Berserker|Berserker Uruk-hai]], 3 [[Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>1368<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/bltec012c948c003fba/10316_alt16.png?format=webply&fit=bounds&quality=75&width=800&height=800&dpr=1 Lego.com]</td><td>10316</td><td>'''Rivendell'''</td><td>[[Frodo Baggins]], [[Sam Gamgee]], [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]], [[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]], [[Aragorn]], [[Boromir]], [[Gimli]], [[Legolas]], [[Bilbo Baggins]], [[Elrond| Elrond Halfelven]], [[Arwen]], [[Gloin]], 2 [[Rivendell|Rivendell Elves]] (possibly [[Figwit]], [[Erestor]], [[Glorfindel]] or other members of the [[Council of Elrond|Council]])<ref>[https://www.lego.com/en-my/product/the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell-10316 https://www.lego.com/en-my/product/the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell-10316]</ref> </td></tr>
</table>
wip

==Gallery==
<center>{{Gallery
|title=
|height=150
|width=200
|lines=2
|File:Lego LOTR logo.png|<center>[[Frodo Baggins]]</center>
|File:LEGO Aragorn poster.png|<center>[[Aragorn]]</center>
|File:Lego Legolas poster.png|<center>[[Legolas]]</center>
|File:Lego Fellowship of the Ring minifigures.png|<center>[[Fellowship of the Ring]]</center>
|File:Lego - Gollum poster.png|<center>[[Gollum]]</center>
}}</center>

==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of Lego|Images of Lego]]

==External links==
*{{WP|Lego}}
*[http://thelordoftherings.lego.com/en-us/default.aspx Official LEGO ''Lord of the Rings'' web site]
*[http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53526-lego-toy-fair-2012/ Lego Toy Fair] at [http://www.theonering.net/torwp/ TheOneRing]
*Fan-made Middle-earth Lego creations:
**[http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/276793 Journey of the Fellowship 2011]
**[http://www.mocpages.com/group.php/8424 Largest MOCpages LOTR Group]

{{references}}

[[Category:Danish businesses]]
[[Category:Fandom]]
[[Category:Games]]

Lego

2023-12-26T11:14:12Z

Aenorean: /* Sets */

{{company infobox
| name=Lego
| image=[[File:Lego logo.png|250px]]
| founded=[[1949]]
| founder=[[Wikipedia:Ole Kirk Christiansen|Ole Kirk Christiansen]]
| location=[[Wikipedia:Denmark|Denmark]]
| type=
| keypeople=
| members=
| subsidiaries=
| products=
| parent=
| owner=[[Wikipedia:Lego Group|Lego Group]]
| precededby=
| succeededby=
| website=http://www.lego.com/
}}
'''Lego''' produce ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' and ''[[The Hobbit]]'' themed products.

On [[16 December]], [[2011]], it was announced that Lego sets [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]] and [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]] would be released. The ''The Lord of the Rings'' sets were released in [[June]] [[2012]]. Five additional sets on ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'' were released in late 2012.<ref name="FB.1">{{webcite|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/lordoftheringstrilogy/posts/10150521433837437|articlename=Great news for all...|dated=16-Dec-2011|website=FB|accessed=18-Feb-2012}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=Marlon Votta|articleurlhttp://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20120710/official-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-facebook-page/=|articlename=Official LEGO The Lord Of The Rings Facebook page|dated=10 July 2012|website=inentertainment.co.uk|accessed=29 July 2012}}</ref>

A [[Lego The Lord of the Rings: The Video Game|video game]] based on the Lego The Lord of the Rings sets has been released on October 30th, 2012/November 13, 2012/February 21st, 2013 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X developed by [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] and [[Traveller's Tales]].<ref>{{webcite|author=Marlin Votta|articleurl=http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20120710/official-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-facebook-page/|Official LEGO The Lord Of The Rings Facebook page|dated=10 July 2012|website=[http://www.lego.com/ LEGO]|accessed=16 July 2012}}</ref>

==History==
‎While Lego had released several themed sets over the years from licensed film franchises such as ''Star Wars'' and ''Harry Potter'', there had been no official set themed around ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' until 2012.

[[Tolkien fandom|Tolkien fans]], despite the lack of official products, were nevertheless creative on modifying and assembling Lego bricks to resemble characters, and even cities, from Tolkien's [[legendarium]].

In 2010, Wesley Yin-Poole, interviewing LEGO Harry Potter producer Loz Doyle, wrote that ''"[Doyle] refused to deny that a LEGO Lord of the Rings or a LEGO The Hobbit game is in development"'' but admitted a LEGO game based on the [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|New Line Cinema films]] and Tolkien books ''"'would definitely work'"''.<ref>Wesley Yin-Poole, "[http://www.videogamer.com/news/tt_lego_lord_of_the_rings_would_definitely_work.html LEGO Lord of the Rings 'would definitely work' (15/02/2010)]" at Videogamer.com (accessed 28 July 2010)</ref>

In 2011, a Wikia user claimed to have found a bit of evidence for a ''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' video game, when discovering key words ("LOTR Ring") within the program files of ''Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game''. However, other Wikia users remarked that those key words might have another meaning within the files.<ref>[http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Lego_lord/Guess_what_my_precious%3F Lego lord/Guess what my precious?] at [http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/LEGO_Wiki LEGO Wiki] (accessed 3 September 2011)</ref>

==Confirmed mini figures==

*[[Aragorn]]<ref name="Mini figures">{{webcite|author=Caleb Goellner|articleurl=http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/30/lego-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-minifigs-images/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook|articlename=Lego Reveals More 'Lord of the Rings' Minifigs Including Gollum and Other Foes|dated=30 January 2012|website=Comics Alliance|accessed=31 January 2012}}</ref>
*[[Berserker|Berserker Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Boromir]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Elrond]]<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/08/08/60566-lego-lotr-collectors-edition-ships-with-elrond/|articlename=Lego LoTR collector’s edition ships with Elrond?|dated=8 August 2012|website=TORN|accessed=10 August 2012}}</ref>
*[[Éomer]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Gimli]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Gollum]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Uruk-hai|Isengard Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Legolas]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Lurtz]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Orcs of Mordor|Mordor Orc]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Orcs of the Misty Mountains|Moria Orc]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Peregrin Took|Pippin]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Nazgûl|Ringwraith]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Rohirrim|Rohan Soldier]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Samwise Gamgee]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>
*[[Théoden|King Théoden]]<ref name="2012 sets"/>
*[[Uruk-hai]]<ref name="Mini figures"/>

Furthermore, ''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' also includes [[Shelob]], [[Cave-trolls|Giant Cave-troll]] and [[The One Ring]].<ref name="2012 sets"/>

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|File:Lego - Aragorn minifigure.png|<center>[[Aragorn]]</center>
|File:Lego - Boromir mini figure.png|<center>[[Boromir]]</center>
|File:Lego - Elrond mini figure.png|<center>[[Elrond]]</center>
|File:Lego - Frodo mini figure.png|<center>[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]</center>
|File:Lego - Gandalf the Grey mini figure.png|<center>[[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]]</center>
|File:Lego - Gimli mini figure.png|<center>[[Gimli]]</center>
|File:Lego - Gollum mini figure.png|<center>[[Gollum]]</center>
|File:Lego - Legolas mini figure.png|<center>[[Legolas]]</center>
|File:Lego - Merry mini figure.png|<center>[[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]]</center>
|File:Lego - Mordor Orc mini figure.png|<center>[[Orcs of Mordor|Mordor Orc]]</center>
|File:Lego - Moria Orc mini figure.png|<center>[[Orcs of the Misty Mountains|Moria Orc]]</center>
|File:Lego - Pippin mini figure.png|<center>[[Peregrin Took|Pippin]]</center>
|File:Lego - Ringwraith mini figure.png|<center>[[Nazgûl|Ringwraith]]</center>
|File:Lego - Sam mini figure.png|<center>[[Samwise Gamgee]]</center>
|File:Lego - Uruk-hai mini figure.png|<center>[[Uruk-hai]]</center>
}}</center>

==Sets==
At the International Toy Fair in [[wikipedia:New York City|New York]] the first seven sets of ''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' were revealled.<ref>{{webcite|author=Calsisuri|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53526-lego-toy-fair-2012/|articlename=Lord of the Rings LEGO Revealed at Toy Fare 2012 at Collector’s Party|dated=12 February 2012|website=TORN|accessed=18 February 2012}}</ref> All sets are scheduled to be released in June [[2012]] and are aimed for children between 8 and 14 year.<ref name="2012 sets">{{webcite|author=Calisuri|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53563-more-lord-of-the-rings-lego-details-from-toy-fare-2012/|articlename=More Lord of the Rings LEGO Details from Toy Fare 2012|dated=12 February 2012|website=TORN|accessed=18 February 2012}}</ref> Sets of ''Lego The Hobbit'' were released in December 2012, 2013, and 2014.<ref name="2012 sets"/>
In early 2023 more stets were released: 1 big ''Lego Icons'' set,<ref>{{webcite|author= |articleurl=https://www.lego.com/en-my/aboutus/news/2023/february/lego-icons-the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell?locale=en-my|articlename=LEGO® ICONS The Lord Of The Rings: Rivendell™, The one LEGO Set to rule them all|dated=7 February 2023|website=LEGO|accessed=26 December 2023}}</ref> together with 3 small ''Lego Brickheadz'' sets.<ref>{{webcite|author=Matt Yeo|articleurl=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-brickheadz|articlename=LEGO The Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz prices and release date confirmed|dated=8 December 2022|website=Brickfanatics|accessed=26 December 2023}}</ref>

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<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic2C5A99365635CD13EBE02187937FE72D.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9469</td><td>'''Gandalf Arrives'''</td><td>[[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]], [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>83<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic69D2D82B2B4522A78297D2C01DD4D80D.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9470</td><td>'''Shelob Attacks'''</td><td>[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Gollum]], [[Samwise Gamgee]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>227<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/picE992A48C896B53E6594089F04AEE8326.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9427</td><td>'''Uruk-hai Army'''</td><td>[[Éomer]], [[Rohirrim|Rohan Soldier]] and 4 [[Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>257<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic145666D6A61A26E9EEC7E1B70DEAD3D7.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9476</td><td>'''The Orc Forge'''</td><td>[[Uruk-hai|Isengard Uruk-hai]], [[Lurtz]], 3 [[Orcs of Mordor|Mordor Orcs]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>363</td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/picAF26D99F70BE7599AF8ABC2D1743765D.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9472</td><td>'''Attack on Weathertop'''</td><td>[[Aragorn]], [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]], 2 [[Nazgûl|Ringwraiths]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>430<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/pic9E0D62A8E42C9A850FA23F6BBD60D093.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9473</td><td>'''The Mines of Moria'''</td><td>[[Peregrin Took|Pippin]], [[Boromir]], [[Gimli]], [[Legolas]], 2 [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains|Moria Orcs]], 2 Skeletons<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>776<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/TheLordofTheRingsProductImages/images/picF45371937F007C5BD5AECB68E5ED0F4C.jpg Lego.com]</td><td>9474</td><td>'''The Battle of Helm's Deep'''</td><td>[[Aragorn]], [[Gimli]], [[Haldir]], [[Théoden|King Théoden]], [[Berserker|Berserker Uruk-hai]], 3 [[Uruk-hai]]<ref name="2012 sets"/></td><td>1368<ref name="2012 sets"/></td></tr>

<tr><td>[https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/bltec012c948c003fba/10316_alt16.png?format=webply&fit=bounds&quality=75&width=800&height=800&dpr=1 Lego.com]</td><td>10316</td><td>'''Rivendell'''</td><td>[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Sam Gamgee|Sam]], [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]], [[Gandalf]], [[Aragorn]], [[Boromir]], [[Gimli]], [[Legolas]], [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]], [[Elrond]], [[Arwen]], [[Gloin]], 2 [[Rivendell|Rivendell Elves]] (one possibly [[Figwit]]) </td></tr>
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==Gallery==
<center>{{Gallery
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|File:Lego LOTR logo.png|<center>[[Frodo Baggins]]</center>
|File:LEGO Aragorn poster.png|<center>[[Aragorn]]</center>
|File:Lego Legolas poster.png|<center>[[Legolas]]</center>
|File:Lego Fellowship of the Ring minifigures.png|<center>[[Fellowship of the Ring]]</center>
|File:Lego - Gollum poster.png|<center>[[Gollum]]</center>
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==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of Lego|Images of Lego]]

==External links==
*{{WP|Lego}}
*[http://thelordoftherings.lego.com/en-us/default.aspx Official LEGO ''Lord of the Rings'' web site]
*[http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53526-lego-toy-fair-2012/ Lego Toy Fair] at [http://www.theonering.net/torwp/ TheOneRing]
*Fan-made Middle-earth Lego creations:
**[http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/276793 Journey of the Fellowship 2011]
**[http://www.mocpages.com/group.php/8424 Largest MOCpages LOTR Group]

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Ælfwine of England

2023-11-30T22:28:52Z

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#REDIRECT [[Ælfwine]]

Forochel

2023-09-21T14:53:34Z

Aenorean: /* Portrayal in adaptations */

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'''Forochel''' was one of the regions of the [[Northern Waste]]. It was the name of the icy tundra in the northern parts of [[Middle-earth]], and especially of the great [[Icebay of Forochel|icebay]] and the lands that surrounded it, such as the [[Cape of Forochel]].

It was inhabited by the [[Lossoth]], a hardy tribe of [[Men]] descended from the [[Forodwaith (people)|Forodwaith]]. Most Men of the region lived on the Cape of Forochel near the Great Sea of [[Belegaer]] but some built their villages on the shores of the Icebay itself.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>

==Etymology==
{{Pronounce|Forochel.mp3|Ardamir}}
''Forochel'' is a [[Sindarin]] name. It is a compound of ''[[forod]]'' ("north") and ''khel'' ("ice").<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 116, entry S ''forochel''</ref> Therefore it means "Northern Ice".<ref>{{webcite|author=Paul Strack|articleurl=https://www.eldamo.org/content/words/word-2976544327.html|articlename=S. ''Forochel'' loc.|website=Eldamo|accessed=05 March 2022}}</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]:'''
:Forochel is one of the regions of the game, accessed via the northern end of [[Evendim]]. The language and culture of its people, the Lossoth, are modeled after the Finnish. An ''aurora borealis'' effect can be seen in the sky. Prior to the release of Western [[Gondor]], it was the only region in the game world where the ocean was visible, but players will freeze to death if attempting to swim in it.
:The capital of the region is '''[[Sûri-kylä]]''', said to mean "Large Village"; at the westernmost point of the settlement stands the Great Lodge with the Council of Elders and the Lossoth leader Yrjänä.

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Suri-kyla

2023-09-20T22:00:44Z

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#REDIRECT [[Sûri-kylä]]

Sûri-kylä

2023-09-20T21:59:41Z

Aenorean:

{{Delete}}
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'''Sûri-kylä''' is a settlement of the [[Lossoth]] in [[Forochel]] in the game [[The Lord of the Rings Online]].

It is the capital of the region Forochel and at the westernmost point of the settlement stands the Great Lodge. In the Great Lodge seats the Council of Elders and the Lossoth's current leader: Yrjänä. <ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Great_Lodge_of_S%C3%BBri-kyl%C3%A4</ref>

==Etymology==
''Sûri-kylä'' is said to mean "Large Village".<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/S%C3%BBri-kyl%C3%A4</ref>

{{references}}
[[Category:The Lord of the Rings Online locations]]

File:The Lord of the Rings Online- Great Lodge.jpg

2023-09-19T15:17:36Z

Aenorean: The Great Lodge in Sûri-kylä, in ''The Lord of the Rings Online''

== Summary ==
The Great Lodge in Sûri-kylä, in ''The Lord of the Rings Online''
== Licensing ==
{{Fairuse-Turbine}}

Sûri-kylä

2023-09-19T14:43:02Z

Aenorean: Created page with "{{adaptation}} {{location infobox | name=Sûri-kylä | image= | caption=Sûri-kylä in [[The Lord of the Rings Online]$ | pronun= | othernames= | location=On the Cape of Forochel | type= | description=Captital of the Lossoth and Forochel | regions= | towns= | inhabitants=Lossoth | created= | destroyed= | rebuilt= | events= }} '''Sûri-kylä''' is a settlement of the Lossoth in Forochel in the game The Lord of the Rings Online. It is the capital o..."

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'''Sûri-kylä''' is a settlement of the [[Lossoth]] in [[Forochel]] in the game [[The Lord of the Rings Online]].

It is the capital of the region Forochel and at the westernmost point of the settlement stands the Great Lodge. In the Great Lodge seats the Council of Elders and the Lossoth's current leader: Yrjänä. <ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Great_Lodge_of_S%C3%BBri-kyl%C3%A4</ref>

==Etymology==
''Sûri-kylä'' is said to mean "Large Village".<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/S%C3%BBri-kyl%C3%A4</ref>

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Talk:Jess of the Shire

2023-09-13T14:41:41Z

Aenorean: /* Move */ new section

== Move ==

I moved the page from [[Part Time Hobbit]] to [[Jess of the Shire]] because of the recent name change. [[User:Aenorean|Aenorean]] ([[User talk:Aenorean|talk]]) 14:41, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

Part Time Hobbit

2023-09-13T14:40:31Z

Aenorean: Aenorean moved page Part Time Hobbit to Jess of the Shire: Part Time Hobbit changed her channel name, therefore I deem it better as the main

#REDIRECT [[Jess of the Shire]]

Jess of the Shire

2023-09-13T14:40:31Z

Aenorean: Aenorean moved page Part Time Hobbit to Jess of the Shire: Part Time Hobbit changed her channel name, therefore I deem it better as the main

[[File:Part Time Hobbit - Logo.jpg|right|thumb|Channel avatar]]
'''Jess of the Shire''', formerly know as '''Part Time Hobbit''' is a YouTube channel hosted by Jess. Her content revolves around [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] and his works, consisting mostly of [[wikipedia:Video essay| video essays]].

==External Links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/@Jess_of_the_Shire Jess of the Shire] on YouTube
*[https://www.instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire/ Jess of the Shire] on Instagram

[[Category:Websites]]

Jess of the Shire

2023-09-13T14:38:48Z

Aenorean: name change

Undead

2023-09-03T21:28:59Z

Aenorean: /* Portrayal in adaptations */

{{stub}}
[[File:Gail McIntosh - Peril Returned.jpg|thumb|[[Gail McIntosh]] - ''Peril Returned'']]
"''For living or dark undead, I will smite you, if you touch him''" ([[Éowyn]])<ref>{{RK|Battle}}</ref>

'''Undead''' were beings whom once had been alive (often [[Men]]) but which had been bestowed with an unnaturally prolonged existence, sometimes by work of necromancy. All such creatures seem to have been associated with Evil.

==Groups==

*[[Barrow-wights]]
*[[Oathbreakers]]
*[[Nazgûl|Ringwraiths]]

==Other names==
The undead were known by many names:
*[[Dwimmerlaik]]
*[[Ghosts]]
*[[Phantoms]]
*[[Spectres]]
*[[Wights]]
*[[Wraiths]]

==Portrayal in adaptations==

'''1982-97: ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'':'''
: The Undead is a class of monsters, which includes Ghosts, Skeletons, Ghouls, and many others.<ref>{{ICE|2012}}</ref>

'''2007-: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
: The Dead is a category of creatures, which includes wights, spirits, skeletons, and many others.<ref>[http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Category:The_Dead Category:The Dead] at [http://lorebook.lotro.com Lorebook.lotro.com] (accessed 18 December 2010)</ref> A related category is The Unseen, which includes the Nazgûl and related shadowy figures.<ref>[http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Category:Unseen Category:Unseen] at [http://lorebook.lotro.com Lorebook.lotro.com] (accessed 18 December 2010)</ref> One case of a non-Evil undead exists in the ghost of [[Arvedui]] in [[Forochel]].<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Arvedui</ref>

==See also==
*[[Demons]]
*[[Spirits]]
*[[Unseen]]
==External links==
*{{WP|Undead}}
{{references}}
[[Category:Servants of Sauron]]
[[Category:Undead]]

Talk:Oath of Elendil

2023-08-03T12:29:57Z

Aenorean: /* Elendil’s Declaration */ new section

== Elendil’s Declaration ==

I don’t remember which one, but I remember reading the name Elendil’s Declaration in an essay instead of the Oath of Elendil. Does anyone know if this is an official name? [[User:Aenorean|Aenorean]] ([[User talk:Aenorean|talk]]) [[User:Aenorean|Aenorean]] ([[User talk:Aenorean|talk]]) 12:29, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

Jess of the Shire

2023-07-31T21:44:27Z

Aenorean: Created page with "Official logo '''Part Time Hobbit''' is a YouTube chennel hosted by Jess featuring 20 à 30 minute long weekly essays on Tolkien and his works. Sometimes, she makes other kinds of videos, like watching ''obscure'' adaptations of Tolkien's work, like Finnish adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. ==External Liks== *[https:////www.youtube.com/@parttimehobbit Part Time Hobbit Youtube Channel] *[https://www.instagr..."

[[File:Part Time Hobbit - Logo.jpg|right|thumb|Official logo]]
'''Part Time Hobbit''' is a YouTube chennel hosted by Jess featuring 20 à 30 minute long weekly essays on Tolkien and his works.

Sometimes, she makes other kinds of videos, like watching ''obscure'' adaptations of Tolkien's work, like [[Hobitit|Finnish adaptation of The Lord of the Rings]].

==External Liks==
*[https:////www.youtube.com/@parttimehobbit Part Time Hobbit Youtube Channel]
*[https://www.instagram.com/parttimehobbit/ Part Time Hobbit Instagram Account]

[[Category:Websites]]

File:Part Time Hobbit - Logo.jpg

2023-07-31T21:33:24Z

Aenorean: /* Licensing */

== Summary ==
Logo of the YouTuber Part Time HobbiT
== Licensing ==
{{Copyright-fairuse|[https://www.youtube.com/@parttimehobbit Part Time Hobbit]}}

File:Part Time Hobbit - Logo.jpg

2023-07-31T21:32:11Z

Aenorean: Logo of the YouTuber Part Time HobbiT

== Summary ==
Logo of the YouTuber Part Time HobbiT
== Licensing ==
{{Copyright-fairuse|INSERT COPYRIGHT HOLDER WITH WEBSITE LINK}}

Bogans

2023-07-06T16:32:15Z

Aenorean:

'''''Bogans''''' is a 26-minute fan film, written by [[Peter Tait]]. It was released on DVD in [[2003]].

==Plot==
Three "[[wikipedia:bogan|Bogans]]", Greg, Ray and Luke, travel across [[New Zealand]] to meet [[Peter Jackson]]. Their goal is to be cast as extras in ''[[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|The Lord of the Rings]]''.

They first travel to [[Wellington]], where Peter Jackson was shooting the film series. After arriving, they decide to purchase [[The Lord of the Rings|''The Lord of the Rings'']] books because none of them actually know anything about it. When they open the first page, they discover that [[hobbit|Hobbits]] live in holes, which gives them the idea to dig a hole to sleep in. They decided to do this in the yard of Peter Jackson, but later realize that they have the wrong Peter.

In a strange turn of fate, two of the actors actually ended up in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'': [[Ian Hughes]] played [[Irolas]], and [[Peter Tait]] was [[Shagrat]].

==External Links==
* [https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/bogans-2004 ''Bogans'' on the official website of New Zealand]
==Cast==
{| class="wikitable"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
! Actor !! Role
|-
|[[Ian Hughes]] || Ray
|-
|[[Peter Tait]] || Luke
|-
|Paul Glover || Greg
|-
|[[Peter Jackson]] || Himself
|}

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User:Aenorean

2023-06-30T20:26:45Z

Aenorean:

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Hello everyone! I am Aenorean. That is the name of the main character of my own Tolkienesque worldbuilding project.

Obviously, I love Tolkien and his works. Otherwise I shouldn't even be here. I am a [[Lord of the Rings Online]] player and may favorite Middle Earth Youber is [[Darth Gandalf]]. You should check him out!

My favorite characters are [[Mablung]], [[Ecthelion]], [[Glorfindel]], [[Faramir]], [[Imrahil]] and [[Figwit]].

===Quotes===
{{quote|Deeds are not less valiant because they go unpraised|[[Aragorn II]]}}
{{quote|Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.|[[Gildor Inglorion]]}}
{{quote|Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.|[[Frodo Baggins]]}}
{{quote|I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend|[[Faramir]]}}
{{quote|Human brains were made just big enough to realise they are fucking up, but just too small to stop fucking up.|exurb1a}}

Ioreth

2023-06-30T19:37:38Z

Aenorean: /* Portrayal in adaptations */

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'''Ioreth''' was a woman of [[Gondor]] during the [[War of the Ring]].

==History==
Ioreth was originally from [[Imloth Melui]] in [[Lossarnach]], but moved to [[Minas Tirith]] and worked in the [[Houses of Healing]]. By {{TA|3019}} she was the oldest woman working there and was well versed in old lore. Upon seeing the illness-stricken [[Faramir]], she said that she wished there was still a king in Gondor, remarking "For it is said in old lore: ''The hands of the king are the hands of a healer''." [[Gandalf]] heard this, and brought [[Aragorn]] to the Houses of Healing, where he was able to heal many of the sick. Ioreth was very talkative, which annoyed Aragorn and Gandalf.<ref>{{RK|Houses}}</ref>

==Etymology==
''Ioreth'' means "old woman" in [[Sindarin]]; ''[[iaur]]'' ("old") plus feminine ending ''[[-eth]]''. In draft, Tolkien had spelt her name ''Yoreth''.<ref name=Joukes>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], "[[Letter to Mr Joukes|Letter to a Mr. Joukes dated August 28, 1967]]", published in [[Wayne G. Hammond]] and [[Christina Scull]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion]]'', p. 579</ref>

Like "[[Gamling]]", it was specifically chosen to suit the character of the old nurse.<ref name=Joukes/>
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Ioreth.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Ioreth in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'']]
==Portrayal in adaptations==

'''1956: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1956 radio series)]]'':'''
:[[Prunella Scales]] is credited as Ioreth in the fifth episode of the second run, "Minas Tirith and Mount Doom".<ref name="RT1727">Radio Times, Volume 133, No. 1727, [[14 December|December 14]], [[1956]]</ref> As Scales was in her twenties at the time, it is unknown to what extent the "old lady" aspect was used.

'''1979: [[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:[[Pat Franklyn]] is credited as "The Old Woman". She is not referred to as Ioreth at any time, but her lines are lifted from Ioreth's.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1979 radio series)]], "The Sword That Was Broken... New Forged"</ref>

'''1981: [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1981 radio series)]]:'''
:[[Pauline Letts]] plays Ioreth.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1981 radio series)]], "The Battle of Pelennor Fields"</ref>

'''2003: [[Pán prsteňov (2001-2003 Slovak radio series)|''Pán prsteňov'' (2001-2003 Slovak radio series)]]:'''
:The voice of Ioreth is provided by Vilma Jamnická.

'''2015'': ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Ioreth is found in the Houses of Healing after the battle, where she asks the player to assist her with mixing herbs and delivering medicine to the wounded.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Ioreth</ref>

:She also found in the High Hall of the Houses of Healing during the [[Midsummer]] Festivals, where she asks you to scare off the noisy revellers and the dispose of the empty bottles.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:A_Cure_for_all_Ills</ref>

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[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]
[[Category:Gondorians]]
[[Category:Sindarin names]]
[[Category:Third Age characters]]

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Trestlebridge

2023-06-30T19:25:48Z

Aenorean:

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'''Trestlebridge''' is a city north of [[Bree]] with a bridge called the Trestlespan, connecting [[Bree-land]] with the [[North Downs]] in the game ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]].

==History==
Once there was a great stone bridge made to serve the [[North-South Road]], but together with the Kingdoms of [[Arnor]] and [[Arthedain]], it fell, and it was replaced with the Trestlespan.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/The_Trestlespan</ref>

At the time of the War of the Rings, Nellie Boskins is the mayor of Trestlebridge, following her father Lovelle Boskins who was killed by Orcs. Because of this attack, half of Trestlebridge lies in ashes. The Orcs of [[Angmar]] have made encampments to the north of the Trestlespan to attack the city.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Nellie_Boskins</ref>

Originally, Nellie Boskins was not willing to participate with the newly formed Council, but when the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] of [[Esteldín]] - and the player - came to help them unlooked for, she was grateful. The Orcs had just gathered to strike Trestlebridge, and this battle became known as the Battle of Trestlebridge. The Council won and Nellie Boskins joined it. <ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Instance:_The_Defence_of_Trestlebridge</ref>
==Description==
Trestlebridge lies in the north of [[Bree-land]], at the midway point between [[Bree]] and [[Fornost]]], with the [[Greenway]] running trough it. To the north lies the chasm CiriCth Núr, which is bridged by the wooden bridge the Trestlespan. Half of the city is burned down and it is here where one can start the Wildwood content, an area you can buy.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Trestlebridge</ref>

==Etymology==
A trestle bridge is a type of bridge that carries the load in multiple shorter spans.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trestle_bridge</ref>

''Cirith Núr'' comes from the word ''cirith'', meaning "cleft" in [[Sindarin]]<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, entry ''kir''</ref> and ''núr'', coming from the rivers name ''Núrsir'', which is made of the words ''núr'', meaning "sad"<ref>{{UT|Index}}, entry ''Núrnen''</ref> and ''sîr'', meaning "stream".<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''sîr''</ref> That makes "Cleft of the Sad Stream".
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[[Category: The Lord of the Rings Online locations]]

The Shire

2023-06-30T19:24:24Z

Aenorean: /* Games */

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The '''Shire''' was a region in [[Eriador]] inhabited by [[Hobbits]].

== Geography ==
The Shire is described as a small but beautiful and fruitful land, beloved by its inhabitants. The Hobbits had an extensive agricultural system in the Shire, but did not proceed with industrialisation. Various supplies could be found in the Shire, including cereals, fruit, wood and [[pipe-weed]] (a favourite treat of Hobbits).

The Shire was quite densely populated in parts with many villages and a few towns, but it still was open enough to allow for wide forested areas and marshes. There were green, rolling hills and freshly tilled earth, along with gardens and flower boxes on window sills.

Thanks to the protective presence of the [[Rangers of the North]] in the lands of the former Arnor, the Shire for centuries ignored the wide world outside, despite being traversed by the [[East Road]].

From the west to the east, the Shire originally measured 40 leagues (120 miles) from the [[Far Downs]] to the [[Brandywine Bridge]]. From the north to the south, it measured 50 leagues (150 miles) from the [[North Moors|northern moors]] to the [[Marshes in the south|marshes in the south]].<ref name="FRHobbits"/> The total area of the Shire must have extended roughly about 20,000 square miles.<ref group="note">[[Robert Foster]] estimates the total area of the Shire to be "about 18,000 square miles"; [[Karen Wynn Fonstad]] has calculated a larger figure, about 21,400 square miles. See: {{HM|Guide}}, entry "Shire" and {{HM|AME}}, revised edn (London: HarperCollins, 1991), p. 69</ref>

In {{SR|1452}}, [[Aragorn|King Elessar]] gave the [[Westmarch]] to the [[Shire-hobbits]] as a gift. This extended the western boundaries of the Shire to the [[Tower Hills]].<ref name="AppB5"/> [[Buckland]], to the east of the Brandywine, remained an independent region occupied by [[Hobbits]].

[[File:Christopher Tolkien - A Part of the Shire.jpg|thumb|500px|center|''[[A Part of the Shire]]'' by [[Christopher Tolkien]]]]

The boundaries of the Shire were as follows:<ref name="FRHobbits"/>

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| north=[[North Moors]]
| north-east=Possibly [[Dwaling]]
| west=[[Tower Hills]]
| east=[[Baranduin|Brandywine River]]
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| south=[[Marshes in the south]]
| south-east=Possibly [[Sarn Ford]]
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== History ==

{{Quote|But it is not your own Shire. Others dwelt here before hobbits were; and others will dwell here again when hobbits are no more. The wide world is all about you: you can fence yourselves in, but you cannot for ever fence it out.|[[Gildor Inglorion]] in ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', "[[Three is Company]]"}}
The Shire was a fertile and well-tilled part of [[Arnor]], with many royal farms, [[corn]]lands, vineyards, and woods. It had long been deserted during the waning days of the Kingdom when it was known as the splinter-realm of [[Arthedain]];<ref name="FRHobbits"/> it had been the hunting grounds of the [[King of Arnor]].<ref>{{PM|Prologue}}, p.9</ref> The [[Hobbits]] from [[Bree]] got official permission from King [[Argeleb II]] at Norbury ([[Fornost]]) to settle the lands. This was finally done in {{TA|1601}} (Year 1 in [[Shire Reckoning]]) by Hobbits from [[Bree]], led by the brothers [[Marcho]] and [[Blanco]].<ref name="FRHobbits"/> They were joined by other hobbits who lived in [[Dunland]] and parts of depopulated [[Cardolan]] and [[Rhudaur]].

[[File:Ted Nasmith - One Morning Long Ago.jpg|thumb|left|''One Morning Long Ago'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]
By 30 years later, almost all of the Hobbits of Middle-earth could be found in the Shire. The [[Shire-hobbits]] considered themselves as subjects of the [[Kings of Arthedain|King]], at least nominally, considering the isolation of their country. Nevertheless the Hobbits sent some support troops to the great battles Arnor fought against [[Angmar]]. After the fall of Arnor, the Shire remained a minor but independent political unit and the title of [[Thain]] was established to fill the absence of a Kingship.<ref name="FRHobbits"/>

Its small size, relative lack of importance, and brave and resilient Hobbit population made it too modest an objective for conquest. More important was that the Shire was guarded and protected by the [[Dúnedain]] [[Rangers of the North]] (and [[Gandalf]]), who watched the borders and kept out intruders. The only strangers to enter the Shire were the [[Dwarves]] travelling on the [[East Road]] that ran through the Shire to and from their mines in the [[Blue Mountains]], and the occasional [[Elves]] on their way to the [[Emyn Beraid]] or the [[Grey Havens]].

In {{TA|2340}}, the [[Oldbucks]] of the [[Marish]] crossed the [[Brandywine]] because of overpopulation and founded [[Buckland]].

However, the Shire faced its adversities since it was inside the range of the [[Great Plague]] of {{TA|1636}}, and [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains|Goblins]] from [[Mount Gram]] invaded the Shire until they were driven out after the [[Battle of Greenfields]] ({{TA|2747}}). The Shire also suffered because of the [[Long Winter]] ({{TA|2758}}) soon followed by the [[Days of Dearth]] ({{TA|2760}}) and the [[Fell Winter (Third Age)|Fell Winter]] ({{TA|2911}}) when [[White Wolves]] entered the Shire.<ref name="AppB2"/>

[[Saruman]] followed Gandalf's interest for the Hobbits and put spies in Bree and Southfarthing. In the years leading up to the [[War of the Ring]], his spies saw that the Shire was closely guarded by the Rangers. When Gandalf suspected that Bilbo Baggins possessed the [[One Ring]] the guard was doubled<ref name="AppB2"/> (perhaps at his request to [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain]] [[Aragorn]]).

=== War of the Ring ===
During the [[War of the Ring]], the Shire was first visited by the Nine [[Nazgûl|Ringwraiths]] when the Rangers were off to the War. This left the Shire defenseless, leaving it open to be captured by Sharkey (Alias of Saruman) and some [[Ruffians]], through the use of [[Lotho Sackville-Baggins]]. It was liberated after [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] returned from Gondor. Their victory at the [[Battle of Bywater]] and the death of Saruman put a final end to the War.

Yet the physical damage which Saruman caused by forced industrialisation was undone by the Hobbits' efforts and the soil from [[Lothlórien]] (given to Sam by [[Galadriel]]) and {{TA|3021}} was considered to be the most productive and prosperous year in their history.

=== Fourth Age ===
With [[Aragorn]]'s return as the King of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]], the Shire joined the [[Reunited Kingdom]]<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref> and in {{FoA|6}} became a Free Land, protected enclave inside the Kingdom; a royal order forbade the entrance of any one other than [[Hobbits]] into the Shire. In {{FoA|31}}, King Aragorn extended the land westwards to [[Emyn Beraid]]; this land was named [[Westmarch]] and many hobbits relocated there.<ref>{{App|Later}}</ref>

== Administration ==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - The Shire.jpg|250px|left|thumb|The Shire in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'']]
Initially, the Shire was a part of Arthedain and the Hobbits considered themselves to be subjects of the King. It was only after the fall of Arnor, that the Shire became an independent political unit led by the '''[[Thain]]''' from ''[[Tuckborough]]'' who was the head of the important [[Took Family|Took clan]]. While nominally the Thain ruled over the four [[Farthings]], in practice authority was so decentralised that the title was seen as more of a formality and ceremonial.

The only official of the Shire was the '''[[Mayor of Michel Delving]]''' in the [[White Downs]] (by extension seen as the mayor of the Shire). The Mayor's chief duties were serving as postmaster of the Shire's [[Messenger Service]], charging the [[Watch]], and presiding at fairs.

Finally, the '''[[Master of Buckland]]''' at ''[[Bucklebury]]'' controlled [[Buckland]].

The sole law enforcement officials in the Shire were the [[Shirriffs]]. Their job was to protect the Shire from trespassers more than anything. There were three in each Farthing, and were distinguished from "civilians" by a feather worn in their caps. The [[Bounders]] were the land's border-guard, charged with turning back unwanted people or beasts, and their number varied according to need.

The Shire was originally divided into four [[Farthings]] (''[[Northfarthing]]'', ''[[Southfarthing]]'', ''[[Eastfarthing]]'', and ''[[Westfarthing]]''), but [[Buckland]] and later the [[Westmarch]] were added to it. Within the Farthings there are some smaller, unofficial divisions such as family lands. The [[Took Family|Tooks]], for instance, nearly all live in or near [[Tuckborough]]. In many cases, a Hobbit's last name indicates where their family came from. For example, [[Samwise Gamgee]]'s last name derives from ''[[Gamwich]]'', where the family originated. Outside the Farthings, Buckland itself was named for the [[Oldbucks]], whose members later became the [[Brandybuck Family|Brandybucks]]).

== Etymology ==
A "shire" ([[Old English]] ''scír'') is an organised region with a "[[Michel Delving|county-town]]".<ref name="Nomen"/> [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] notes that in English, OE ''scír'' replaced the Germanic word for district ''gē'' (cognate, German ''Gau'', "valley, district") and in English was reduced to an element for a few old place-names, like [[wikipedia:Surrey|Surrey]] (from ''Suðer-ge'' "southern district").<ref name="Nomen">{{HM|N}}, p. 775</ref>

== Other names ==
The original [[Westron]] name for "Shire" was '''''[[Sûza]]''''',<ref name="AppF">{{App|F2}}</ref> while the definite form ("''The'' Shire") was ''Sûza-t''.<ref>{{PM|II}}, p. 45</ref>

The [[Sindarin]] name is only attested in the [[Lenition|lenited]] form '''''Drann''''' and the adjectival ''Drannail'',<ref>[[Vinyar Tengwar 31|''Vinyar Tengwar'' 31]], "The ''King's Letter'': An Historical and Comparative Analysis" by [[Carl F. Hostetter]], pp. 21-22</ref><ref>{{SD|XI2}}, p. 129</ref> so it would be ''Trann''.<ref>{{webcite|author=Paul Strack|articleurl=http://eldamo.org/content/words/word-1044609725.html|articlename=S. #''Trann'' loc.|website=Eldamo|accessed=22 January 2020}}</ref>

== Inspiration ==
{{quote|I could draw you a map of every inch of [Sarehole] [...] I loved it with an intensity of love that was a kind of nostalgia reversed [...] It was a kind of lost paradise and it was wonderful.|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] interview to John Ezard<ref>''[[Oxford Mail]]'', [[3 August]] [[1966]], p. 4</ref>}}
On Tolkien's maps, the Shire is located at about the same position as England is on modern European maps and has been cited as an example of [[Wikipedia:Deep_England|Deep England]] ideology (though, of course, England is on an island while the Shire is a landlocked country). Throughout the narrative, Tolkien also implies numerous points of similarity between the two, such as weather, agriculture and dialect. One can also see England as Tolkien's source of inspiration for the Shire in its very name. Tolkien had spent his youth in [[Sarehole]], Worcestershire.

According to [[Paula Marmor]], the hobbit brothers [[Marcho]] and [[Blanco]] bear names related to horses, parallel to [[Hengest]] and [[Horsa]], the [[Wikipedia:Hengest and Horsa|legendary leaders]] who brought the Saxons to Britain. Hengest was the founder of [[Wikipedia:Kent|Kent]] whose geography is similar to the Shire (North Downs above, hills to the west, water to the east and marshes to the southeast).<ref>{{HM|IE}}, "An etymological excursion among the Shire-Folk" by [[Paula Marmor]]</ref>

The industrialisation of the Shire was based on Tolkien's witnessing of the extension of the Industrial Revolution to rural Warwickshire during his youth, and especially the deleterious consequences thereof. The rebellion of the hobbits and the restoration of the pre-industrial Shire may be interpreted as a prescription of voluntary simplicity as a remedy to the problems of modern society.

== Portrayal in adaptations ==
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|File:The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - Hobbiton.jpg|The Shire in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - The Shire map.jpg|Map of the Shire from ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - The Yondershire map.jpg|Map of the "Yondershire" from ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
}}

===Films===
'''1977: [[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1978 film)]]:'''
:The Shire is featured in the opening and last scenes of the film. Only [[Bag End]] is featured extensively.

'''2001-03: [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]]:'''
:Shire scenes were shot on location in Matamata, New Zealand. Following the shooting, the area was returned to its natural state, but even without Hobbit holes it became a prime tourist attraction.

'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
:Shire scenes were shot at the same place where shooting of [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]] took place. Unlike the previous time, Hobbiton was constructed out of permanent materials, with intention of lasting for decades.

=== Games ===
'''2002: [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]:'''
:The first three levels of the game take place in the Shire, from [[Frodo]] leaving [[Bag End]] up until the entrance into the [[Old Forest]].

'''2003: [[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (2003 video game)]]:'''
:The Shire is the first level of the game. Unlike the original story, Bilbo has to perform various side-quests before he ever reached [[Green Dragon]].

'''2006: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'':'''
:The Shire is a battleground appearing in Evil campaign and skirmish mode.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Shire is one of the starting regions of the game, where Hobbit-characters start, represented almost in its entirely - of the original map by Christopher Tolkien only some parts of [[Westfarthing]] and [[Southfarthing]] are not represented. Also, part of the [[Northfarthing]] is placed within the borders of [[Evendim]] region for gameplay purposes. The Shire is inhabited by hundreds of non-playable characters, involved in hundreds of quests.

:In 2022 an extension to the region called "[[the Yondershire]]" was added. This area includes the Shire's less-tamed north-western reaches and the surrounding territory, reaching to the [[Lhûn|River Lune]] in the west and the [[Hills of Evendim]] in the north. It encompasses the rest of the Northfarthing, and most of the Westfarthing that wasn't yet in the game. It is made for players of a higher level.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://www.lotro.com/update-notes/lotro-update-33-release-notes-en|articlename=Update 33 Release Notes|dated=20 April, 2022|website=LOTRO|accessed=}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=Matt "Scenario" Elliott|articleurl=https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1436262669|articlename=A Casual Stroll Through Yondershire with Scenario|dated=|website=[https://www.twitch.tv/ Twitch]|accessed=}}</ref>

'''2009: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: Conquest]]'':'''
:The Shire is one of game's battlegrounds, razed by Sauron's forces in the Evil campaign.

'''2010: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest]]'':'''
:The Shire is featured in the beginning of the game.

== See also ==
* [[Thain|Thains of the Shire]]

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Trestlebridge

2023-06-30T19:18:19Z

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'''Trestlebridge''' is a city north of [[Bree]] with a bridge called the Trestlespan, connecting [[Bree-land]] with the [[North Downs]] in the game ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]].

==History==
Once there was a great stone bridge made to serve the [[North-South Road]], but together with the Kingdoms of [[Arnor]] and [[Arthedain]], it fell, and it was replaced with the Trestlespan.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/The_Trestlespan</ref>

At the time of the War of the Rings, Nellie Boskins is the mayor of Trestlebridge, following her father Lovelle Boskins who was killed by Orcs. Because of this attack, half of Trestlebridge lies in ashes. The Orcs of [[Agmar]] have made encampments to the north of the Trestlespan to attack the city.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Nellie_Boskins</ref>

Originally, Nellie Boskins was not willing to participate with the newly formed Council, but when the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] of [[Esteldín]] - and the player - came to help them unlooked for, she was grateful. The Orcs had just gathered to strike Trestlebridge, and this battle became known as the Battle of Trestlebridge. The Council won and Nellie Boskins joined it. <ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Instance:_The_Defence_of_Trestlebridge</ref>
==Description==
Trestlebridge lies in the north of [[Bree-land]], at the midway point between [[Bree]] and [[Fornost]]], with the [[Greenway]] running trough it. To the north lies the chasm CiriCth Núr, which is bridged by the wooden bridge the Trestlespan. Half of the city is burned down and it is here where one can start the Wildwood content, an area you can buy.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Trestlebridge</ref>

==Etymology==
A trestle bridge is a type of bridge that carries the load in multiple shorter spans.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trestle_bridge</ref>

''Cirith Núr'' comes from the word ''cirith'', meaning "cleft" in [[Sindarin]]<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, entry ''kir''</ref> and ''núr'', coming from the rivers name ''Núrsir'', which is made of the words ''núr'', meaning "sad"<ref>{{UT|Index}}, entry ''Núrnen''</ref> and ''sîr'', meaning "stream".<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''sîr''</ref> That makes "Cleft of the Sad Stream".
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[[Category: The Lord of the Rings Online locations]]

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== Summary ==
Screenshot of the Trestlespan
== Licensing ==
{{Fairuse-Turbine}}

Minas Tirith

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Aenorean: /* Portrayal in adaptations */

{{disambig-more|Minas Tirith|[[Minas Tirith (disambiguation)]]}}
{{location infobox
| name=Minas Tirith
| image=[[File:Ralph Damiani - Across Middle-earth - The White City.png|250px]]
| caption="The White City" by [[Ralph Damiani]]
| pronun=
| othernames=[[Minas Tirith#History|Minas Anor]]<ref name=Anor>{{FR|Council}}, p. 244</ref> [[Mundburg]]<ref>{{TT|King}}, pp. 508-9</ref><ref>{{RK|Muster}}, pp. 803-4</ref><ref>{{RK|Ride}}, p. 832 and p. 835</ref><ref>{{RK|Battle}}, p. 849</ref> the Tower of Guard<ref name=Guard>{{FR|Council}}, p. 245</ref><ref>{{TT|Departure}}, p. 414 and p. 418</ref><ref>{{TT|King}}, pp. 516-7</ref><ref>{{RK|Siege}}, p. 808</ref><ref>{{RK|Gate}}, p. 891</ref><ref>{{RK|Steward}}, p. 963</ref> the Guarded City<ref>{{RK|MT}}, p. 751</ref> Tower of Anor<ref>{{RK|Steward}}, p. 963</ref> [[Stone-city]]<ref>{{RK|Ride}}, p. 832</ref>
| location=Easternmost point of the [[White Mountains]], close to [[Anduin]]
| type=City
| description=White city of seven levels
| regions=
| towns=
| inhabitants=[[Gondorians]]
| created={{SA|3320}}<ref name="AppB-2A">{{App|SA}}</ref>
| destroyed=
| events=[[Siege of Minas Tirith]]
}}
{{Quote|But Minas Anor endured, and it was named anew Minas Tirith, the Tower of Guard; for there the kings caused to be built in the citadel [[Tower of Ecthelion|a white tower]], very tall and fair, and its eye was upon many lands. Proud still and strong was that city, and in it the [[White Tree of Gondor|White Tree]] still flowered for a while before the house of the Kings.|''[[The Silmarillion]]'', "[[Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age]]"}}

'''Minas Tirith''' ([[Sindarin|S.]] 'Tower of the Guard') was a city of [[Gondor]], originally called '''Minas Anor'''. From {{TA|1640}}<ref name="AppB-3A"/> onwards it was the capital of the South-kingdom and the seat of its [[Kings of Gondor|Kings]] and ruling [[Stewards of Gondor|Stewards]].

==History==
===Minas Anor===
The city of Minas Tirith was originally a fortress, Minas Anor ([[Sindarin|S.]] 'Tower of the Sun'), built in {{SA|3320}} by the [[Faithful|Faithful Númenóreans]].<ref name="AppB-2A">{{App|SA}}</ref> It was the western counterpart to [[Minas Ithil]] ([[Sindarin|S.]] 'Tower of the Moon'): though was originally of less importance, and was built as a small fort on the summit of Amon Anor mostly to guard [[Rath Dínen]], the Tombs of the Kings<ref>{{NM|P3xvii}}, Text 2, p. 365</ref>. From Osgiliath the sons of [[Elendil]] jointly ruled the newly-founded [[Gondor|South-kingdom]], but Minas Anor was home to [[Anárion]]'s House and Minas Ithil to [[Isildur]]'s.<ref name="S-Rings">{{S|Rings}}</ref> Therefore when the seven ''[[palantíri]]'' were divided amongst the [[Realms in Exile]] one was placed in Minas Anor.<ref name="AppA">{{App|A}}</ref><ref name="TT-Palantir">{{TT|Palantir}}.</ref>

[[Sauron]] attacked Gondor in {{SA|3429}}, [[First Fall of Minas Ithil|taking]] [[Minas Ithil]] and forcing Isildur to flee north to his father in [[Arnor]]. Anárion meanwhile was besieged in Osgiliath and Minas Anor,<ref name="AppB-2A"/> until he was relieved by the [[Last Alliance of Elves and Men]]. In {{TA|2}} Isildur planted the second [[White Tree of Gondor]] in Minas Anor in memory of his brother, who had perished during the [[Siege of Barad-dûr]]. From this point the Kingship of Gondor belonged solely to the heirs of Anárion, who continued to rule from Osgiliath.<ref name="AppB-3A">{{App|TA}}</ref><ref name="PM-Heirs">{{PM|Elendil}}</ref>

In {{TA|420}}<ref name="AppB-3A"/> Minas Anor was rebuilt by [[Ostoher]], the seventh [[Kings of Gondor|King of Gondor]], and from his reign onwards the Kings removed there from Osgiliath in the summer.<ref name="AppA"/> It remained the second city of Gondor for the next thousand years as the Kingdom reached the height of its power under the [[Ship-kings]], and then fell into its long decline. Osgiliath was burned and its ''palantír'' lost during the [[Kin-strife]], and from this point Minas Anor gradually grew more prominent. In {{TA|1636}} the old capital was devastated by the [[Great Plague]], leaving it depopulated and falling into ruin. Soon after, [[Tarondor (King of Gondor)|Tarondor]] permanently moved the [[King's House]] to Minas Anor ({{TA|1640}}).<ref name="AppA"/><ref name="AppB-3A"/>

For a short time under Tarandor and his heirs the decline of Gondor was slowed, although constant wars with various groups of [[Easterlings]] took their toll. In {{TA|1900}} [[Calimehtar (King of Gondor)|Calimehtar]] built the first [[Tower of Ecthelion|White Tower]] in the Citadel of Minas Anor to house the city's ''palantír''.<ref name="AppB-3A"/> Just over a century later, however, the kingdom was dealt a harsh blow. In {{TA|2002}} Minas Ithil, where the guard on Mordor had long since slackened, was [[Second Fall of Minas Ithil|captured]] by the [[Nazgûl]]. It became known as Minas Morgul, and in turn Minas Anor was renamed Minas Tirith, 'Tower of the Guard' or the 'Guarded City'.<ref name="RK-MinasTirith"/> Soon after [[Eärnur]], the last King of Gondor, was killed in the Morgul Vale, and the lordship of the South-kingdom passed to the [[Stewards]].<ref name="AppA"/>

===Minas Tirith===
[[File:John Howe - Minas Tirith.jpg|thumb|left|"Minas Tirith" by [[John Howe]]]]Following a brief respite in the [[Watchful Peace]], Gondor under the Stewards became increasingly beset by enemies: control of [[Ithilien]] and the ruined bridges of [[Osgiliath]] passed back and forth between Minas Tirith and Minas Morgul,the coastlands were raided by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]], and Easterlings assailed them from the north.<ref name="AppA"/> The Citadel was improved under [[Ecthelion I]] ({{TA|2685}}–{{TA|2698|n}}),<ref name="AppA"/> who rebuilt the [[Tower of Ecthelion| White Tower]] which afterwards bore his name.<ref name="AppB-3A"/> But equally the White Tree died at the same time as the twenty-first Steward, [[Belecthor II]], and this time a new seedling could not be found to replace it.<ref name="AppA" />

In the reign of [[Ecthelion II]] ({{TA|2953}}–{{TA|2984}})<ref name="AppA"/> Minas Tirith was strengthened against Mordor, where Sauron had now declared himself openly. It was at this time that [[Aragorn]] the future King first came to the city under the name [[Thorongil]], and did great deeds.<ref name="AppA"/>

===War of the Ring===
{{main|Battle of the Pelennor Fields}}
During the [[War of the Ring]], the brunt of [[Mordor]]'s assault on the [[Free peoples]] was directed at Gondor and Minas Tirith. [[Cair Andros]] fell on [[10 March]] {{TA|3019}} and on [[12 March]] a company led by [[Faramir]] was forced to retreat from its defence of Osgiliath.<ref name="AppB-3A"/> An effort was made to repair the Rammas Echor, but this came too late.<ref name="RK-MinasTirith"/> With the crossings of Anduin taken the Pelennor was overrun, and Minas Tirith was besieged by a great army of Morgul orcs and Easterlings led by the [[Witch-king]]. The city was under-manned, and its defenders had little hope; on [[15 March]] the Great Gate was breached and the last ruling Steward, [[Denethor|Denethor II]], burned himself in despair.<ref name="RK-Siege">{{RK|Siege}}</ref><ref name="RK-Pyre">{{RK|Pyre}}</ref> But [[Gandalf]] was also present, and rescuing Faramir from his father he took charge of the defence of Minas Tirith. The [[Rohirrim]] under [[Théoden]] also came unlooked for to the city's aid, and [[Aragorn]] led a force up the river from [[Pelargir]]. Seeing this [[Imrahil]], [[Prince of Dol Amroth]], led a sally from the city, and the three armies were able to break the siege in the decisive [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]].<ref name="RK-Pelennor">{{RK|Battle}}</ref>

On [[1 May]] {{TA|3019}}, returning with the victorious from the [[Battle of the Morannon]], Aragorn was crowned on the plain outside Minas Tirith, and he entered the city as King Elessar. On [[25 June]] he discovered a sapling of the line of [[Nimloth of Númenor|Nimloth]] in a hidden hallow of Mount Mindolluin. This was planted in the Court of the Fountain – the fourth White Tree of Gondor.<ref name="RK-StewardKing">{{RK|Steward}}.</ref><ref name="AppB-3A"/>

===Fourth Age===
Under King Elessar Minas Tirith was restored and made more beautiful than ever before: the Great Gate was reforged of ''[[mithril]]'' and steel by the [[Dwarves]] of the [[Glittering Caves]],<ref>{{App|Durin}}, p. 1080</ref> led by [[Gimli]], the streets were paved with white marble and the city was filled with trees and fountains. Dwarves came to work in the city and [[Elves]] enjoyed coming to it.<ref>{{RK|Steward}}, p. 968</ref>

==Geography==
[[Image:J.R.R. Tolkien - Minas Tirith.jpg|left|thumb|"Minas Tirith" (unfinished drawing) by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]]]
Minas Tirith was situated on the [[Hill of Guard]] – the "out-thrust knee" of [[Mount Mindolluin]], connected to the main mass of the mountain by a narrow 'shoulder'.<ref name="RK-MinasTirith">{{RK|MT}}.</ref><ref name="WR-MinasTirith">{{WR|3|III}}.</ref> It faced eastward towards Osgiliath, over the [[Pelennor Fields]] surrounding the city, fertile townlands stretching from the walls of the city proper to the [[Rammas Echor]].<ref name="RK-MinasTirith"/>

The city was built on the hill with seven concentric tiers cut on the hill culminating in the [[Citadel of Gondor|Citadel]] at the summit, 700 feet above the plain below. The outer wall was called the [[City Wall]] and was black, of the same material used in [[Orthanc]]. The City Wall was vulnerable only to earthquakes capable of rending the ground where it stood.<ref name="RK-MinasTirith"/>

Each level was walled and held a gate with each gate faced a different direction: only the great gate and that of the seventh level faced east; the gate to the second level faced southeast, and that to the third faced northeast; so altering between the two such that the path up through the levels wound to and fro rather than following a straight line. An outcropping of rock as high as the seventh level bisected all the lower levels except the lowest on the line of the [[Great Gate of Minas Tirith|Great Gate]]. The winding path through the city therefore passed through tunnels in this 'keel' five times.

The '''First Level''' included the [[Rath Celerdain]], a white paved street with an inn, the [[Old Guesthouse]].

The '''Sixth Level''' contained stables for riders, and the [[Houses of Healing]]. There was also [[Fen Hollen]], a door which was almost always closed, leading to [[Rath Dínen]]<ref name="RK-MinasTirith" />, the 'shoulder' of rock that joined the Hill to the main mass of Mount Mindolluin rose to the level of the fifth wall and was fortified with large ramparts, where the tombs of the Kings of Gondor and their Stewards lay. The uppermost tunnel was delved into the spur of rock that jutted out of the eastern face of the Hill; The keystone of its archway was carved with the head of a crowned King. [[Guards of the Citadel]] manned the Seventh Gate which faced eastward in line with the Great Gate 700 feet below and emerged into the Citadel, the city's strongest point, surrounded by high walls and battlements on the 'keel'.

The '''Citadel''' housed the [[Court of the Fountain (Minas Tirith)|Court of the Fountain]] and the [[Tower of Ecthelion]], which brought the total height of the city to 1000 feet.<ref group="note">On the basis of this figure and unpublished sketches by Tolkien [[Karen Wynn Fonstad]] estimated the breadth of the city at 3100 feet in her ''[[The Atlas of Middle-earth|Atlas]]''.</ref> Before the Tower grew the [[White Tree of Gondor|White Tree]] in a court. There were also the [[King's House]], lodgings for the Steward, [[Merethrond]], barracks for the Guard of the Citadel, and other buildings for guests and other workers.

==Non-canon statistics==
[[Image:Ryszard_Derdziński_-_Minas_Tirith.jpg|thumb|right|"Minas Tirith" by [[Ryszard Derdziński]]]]
In ''[[The Atlas of Middle-earth]]'', [[Karen Wynn Fonstad]] estimates the diameter of the city to be 3,100 feet for the First Circle of the City.

According to the [[New Line Cinema|New Line]] book ''[[The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare]]'', the height of Minas Tirith (in the films) from the foot of the gates to the top of the Tower of Ecthelion (which individually is said to be 300 feet tall) is around 1,000 feet (304.8 m), and the diameter of the city almost three-quarters of a mile (3,960 feet). The book also suggests that the towering bastion of stone, shaped like the keel of a ship, which rose from behind the Great Gates on the first level to the citadel on the seventh, was a quarter of a mile tall (1 320 feet). However this height does not take into account the Tower of Ecthelion, which was situated on the seventh level, meaning that in total the city is some 1,620 feet tall (493.7 m). This means that the city's total height is somewhere between 1,000 feet (304.8 m) and 1,620 feet (493.7 m).

==Etymology==
''Minas Tirith'' is a [[Sindarin]] name,<ref name=PE17>{{PE|17}}, entry S ''Minas Tirith'', p. 31</ref> which means "Tower of Guard"<ref name=Guard/> or "Tower of Watch"<ref name=PE17/>. Paul Strack suggests that the name is a combination of ''[[minas]]'' ("tower", "fort", "city") and ''[[tirith]]'' ("watch", "ward", "guard").<ref>{{webcite|author=Paul Strack|articleurl=https://www.eldamo.org/content/words/word-538283653.html|articlename=S. ''Minas Tirith'' loc.|website=Eldamo|accessed=27 April 2023}}</ref>

''Minas Anor'' is a Sindarin name,<ref name=Eldamo>{{webcite|author=Paul Strack|articleurl=https://www.eldamo.org/content/words/word-2929446519.html|articlename=S. ''Minas Anor'' loc.|website=Eldamo|accessed=27 April 2023}}</ref> which means "Tower of the Sun"<ref>{{RK|Gate}}, p. 884</ref><ref>{{RK|Steward}}, p. 964</ref><ref>{{S|Index}}, entry ''Minas Anor''</ref><ref>{{UT|Index}}, entry ''Minas Anor''</ref> or "Tower of the Setting Sun"<ref name=Anor/><ref>{{S|Rings}}</ref>. Paul Strack suggests that the name is a combination of ''[[minas]]'' ("tower", "fort", "city") and ''[[Sun#Other names|anor]]'' ("sun").<ref name=Eldamo/>

''Mundburg'' is a [[Rohanese]] name, which means "Guardian-fortress".<ref>{{HM|RC}}, p. 400 citing from the entry Mundburg in the 1966 Index</ref> It probably contains the [[Old English]] element ''mund'', which means "protection".<ref>{{TI|King}}, note 7, p. 449</ref>

==Inspiration==
Minas Tirith's most obvious historical parallel is the capital of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople. Founded by the Roman emperor Constantine, Constantinople would eventually be one of the largest cities of its day and be a fortress under constant attack by its enemies. Similarly, Minas Tirith would become the chief fortification of Gondor in the latter days of its decline.

Like Minas Tirith, the Byzantine capital Constantinople sat near a strategic waterway (the Anduin to the Bay of Tolfalas in the case of Minas Tirith, the Bosporus Strait which divides the Mediterranean and Black Seas in the case of Constantinople) and was protected by massive walls that were virtually impregnable until the rise of effective gunpowder weapons in the real-world 15th century.<ref>{{HM|RC}}, p. 570</ref>

[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] described Minas Tirith in a long [[Letter to Milton Waldman| letter to Milton Waldman]], that was probably written in late 1951, as the "half-ruinous Byzantine City of Minas Tirith"<ref>{{HM|RC}}, p. 746</ref> and that of Gondor in its history "fades slowly to decayed Middle-Age, a kind of proud, venerable, but increasingly impotent Byzantium".<ref>{{L|131}}</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
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|File:War in Middle Earth - Minas Tirith.gif|Minas Tirith in ''[[J.R.R. Tolkien's War in Middle Earth]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King - Minas Tirith.jpg|Minas Tirith in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Minas Tirith.jpg|Map of Minas Tirith in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
}}
'''1988: ''[[J.R.R. Tolkien's War in Middle Earth]]'':'''
:Minas Tirith is one of the many battlefields in this game. The city is brown, unlike the books in which it is white.

'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:The city appears briefly when Gandalf goes there to discern the identity of [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]]'s [[The One Ring|One Ring]].

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]]'':'''
:Minas Tirith can be seen in the distance for a few seconds when [[Faramir]] takes [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam]] and [[Gollum]] to [[Osgiliath]].

'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':'''
:Tolkien's description of the physical layout of Minas Tirith is followed scrupulously in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]] film, although certain artistic liberties are taken, such as the top of the rock being flattened and paved, along with being the location for the coronation of [[Aragorn]], which in the book occurs instead on the Pelennor Field outside Minas Tirith, he then enters the city as King. In the film version it is within clear sight of the mountains surrounding Mordor and the fires of [[Mount Doom]], so much that in at least one night scene the light of it shines on the faces of viewers from the city walls. However, in the books, the mountains were far enough away that from the city they looked like a low dark shadow over the land far away.

:According to the "Making Of" featurettes on the Extended Edition DVDs, the appearance and structure of the city was based upon [[Wikipedia:Mont Saint-Michel|Mont Saint-Michel]], France.

:Portions of Minas Tirith were constructed as full-scale sets (built on the foundations of the disassembled [[Helm's Deep]] set), and the whole city as a highly detailed "[[bigature]]" by [[Weta Workshop]] combined with a detailed three-dimensional digital model, along with the whole of its surrounding environment. Despite the description of Minas Tirith's [[Othram]] as a black, indestructible wall, Jackson depicted all of the walls as white, which also are destructible.

:In the films, the towers of Minas Tirith are equipped with 100 [[Wikipedia:Trebuchet|trebuchets]]. These played a significant role in the siege in the movie, as they were responsible for destroying many orcs, siege towers and catapults; some were smashed to bits by fell beasts, but all were repaired in the end.

'''2015: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
: The Seven Tiers of Minas Tirith have been given names: Worker's Tier, Soldier's Tier, Craftsmen's Tier, Player's Tier, Sages' Tier, Master's Tier and the Citadel. In the months of June and July, the city is given a makeover for the event ''Midsummer Festival'', telling the story of the wedding of [[Aragorn II]] and [[Arwen]].
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File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Minas Tirith Map.jpg

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Aenorean: The map of Minas Tirith in LOTRO

== Summary ==
The map of Minas Tirith in LOTRO
== Licensing ==
{{Fairuse-Turbine}}

Timeline

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__NOTOC__
==The [[Days before days]]==
:''All dates in this section are approximate. Calculated Sun years for the [[Valian Years]] are rounded to the nearest year.''<ref group=note>One [[Valian Years|Valian Year]] is equal to 9.582 Sun Years.</ref>
{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="3" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''Days before days'''
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Valian Year'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Calculated Sun Years'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" | '''''[[Music of the Ainur|Ainulindalë]]''''' ; The [[Ainur]] enter [[Eä]].<ref name=Music>{{S|Ainu}}</ref>
|-
| 1–1499 || 1-14,363 || The [[First War]] and the [[Arda Marred|Marring of Arda]].<ref name=Music/><ref name=Quenta>{{S|Days}}</ref><ref name=Annals>{{MR|P2a}}, pp. 51-56</ref>
|-
| 1500 || 14,373 || [[Tulkas]] enters [[Arda]] and [[Morgoth|Melkor]] flees.<ref name=Quenta/><ref name=Annals/>
|-
| '''''1900''''' || '''''18,206''''' || The completion of [[Arda]]. The [[Valar]] create the [[Two Lamps]] and settle at [[Almaren]]. '''''Beginning of the [[Spring of Arda]].'''''<ref name=Quenta/><ref name=Annals/>
|-
| 3400 || 32,579 || [[Tulkas]] weds [[Nessa]]. [[Morgoth|Melkor]] secretly returns to [[Arda]], raises the [[Iron Mountains]] and delves [[Utumno]]. This partially blights the [[Spring of Arda]].<ref name=Quenta/><ref name=Annals/>
|-
| '''''3450''''' || '''''33,058''''' || [[Morgoth|Melkor]] overthrows the [[Two Lamps]], forming the Seas of [[Sea of Helcar|Helcar]] and [[Sea of Ringil|Ringil]]. [[Almaren]] is destroyed. In order to preserve life on the earth, [[Yavanna]] sets most living things into a [[Sleep of Yavanna|long sleep]]. '''''End of the [[Spring of Arda]].'''''<ref name=Quenta/><ref name=Annals/>
|-
| 3450–3500 || 33,058-33,537 || The [[Valar]] raise the [[Pelóri]] and settle in [[Aman]]. The [[Two Trees of Valinor|Two Trees]] are grown in [[Valinor]].<ref name=Quenta/><ref name=Annals/>
|}

==The [[Years of the Trees]]==
:''See: [[Timeline/Years of the Trees]]''
::''All dates in this section are approximate. Calculated Sun years for the Years of Trees are rounded to the nearest year.''<ref group=note>One [[Valian Years|Valian Year]] is equal to 9.582 Sun Years.</ref>
{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="3" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''Years of the Trees'''
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Year of the Trees'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Calculated Sun Years'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1|1]] || 1 || '''[[Yavanna]] creates the [[Two Trees]] amidst the hill of [[Ezellohar]] in [[Valinor]].''' With [[Telperion]]'s first blooming the new [[Time|Count of Time]] begins.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1000|1000]] || 9582 || The [[Valar]] hold council, for [[Melkor]] might rise once more in power. They discuss the [[Children of Ilúvatar]]. [[Varda]] fashions new stars and begins to organize them and those already wrought into [[:Category:Constellations|constellations]]. '''Some time before the waking of the Elves, [[Aulë]] secretly creates the 7 [[Fathers of the Dwarves]] and their 6 spouses. Ilúvatar adopts them and they are put to sleep.'''
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1050|1050]] || 10,061 || [[Varda]] forms the [[Valacirca]]. '''The first 144 [[Elves]] ([[Minyar]], [[Tatyar]], and [[Nelyar]]) awake in [[Cuiviénen]].'''
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1080|1080]] || 10,349 || Spies of Melkor discover the Elves. It is possible that [[Orcs]] are first created here.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1085|1085]] || 10,396 || [[Oromë]] discovers the [[Elves]], and calls them the [[Eldar]]. The Eldar are afraid of Oromë and blame him for [[Morgoth|Melkor]]'s work.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1090|1090]] || 10,444 || The [[Valar]] make war on [[Morgoth|Melkor]] in the [[Battle of the Powers]]. Melkor is defeated and retreats into [[Utumno]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1099|1099]] || 10,530 || The [[Battle of the Powers]] ends as the Valar storm the final defenses of [[Utumno]]. [[Tulkas]] captures [[Morgoth|Melkor]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1100|1100]] || 10,540 || [[Morgoth|Melkor]] is brought back to Valinor, judged and cast into the [[Halls of Mandos]] for three Ages of the Valar (300 Valian Years). 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1101|1101]] || 10,550 || The [[Valar]] make council about the [[Children of Ilúvatar]] and decide to bring them to Valinor. Oromë extends this invitation to the Elves.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1102|1102]] || 10,559 || Oromë invites three Elven ambassadors, [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]] and [[Elwë]] to come to Valinor with the hope that they can convince their people to come as well.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1105|1105]] || 10,588 || First [[Sundering of the Elves]] at [[Cuiviénen]]. The [[Vanyar]] led by Ingwë, the [[Noldor]] led by [[Finwë]] and the [[Teleri]] led by [[Elwë]] and [[Olwë]]. The [[Avari]] stay in Cuiviénen. The [[Eldar]] depart, pass [[Sea of Helcar]] and turn west.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1115|1115]] || 10,684 || Second [[Sundering of the Elves]]: The [[Eldar]] host passes [[Mirkwood|Greenwood]] the Great and comes to the River [[Anduin]]. Some Eldar, afterwards known as Lindar, wish to stay there. Terrified by the [[Misty Mountains|Hithaeglir]], [[Nandor|a part]] of them go south led by [[Lenwë]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1125|1125]] || 10,780 || The [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] enter [[Beleriand]]. Oromë goes to Aman.
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| [[Year of the Trees 1128|1128]] || 10,808 || The unwilling Teleri come to Beleriand and dwell east of [[Gelion]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1130|1130]] || 10,828 || Elwë meets Melian in [[Nan Elmoth]]. They fall into a trance.
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| [[Year of the Trees 1132|1132]] || 10,847 || [[Ulmo]] brings [[Tol Eressëa|an island]] to the [[Bay of Balar]]. The Vanyar and Noldor embark upon it while the Teleri stay in Beleriand to look for Elwë. After learning of the departure of the Vanyar and Noldor, Olwë leads some Teleri to the western shores where they meet [[Ossë]] and [[Uinen]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1133|1133]] || 10,856 || The [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] enter [[Valinor]] and build [[Eldamar]]. The Valar open the rift [[Calacirya]] in Pelóri so that the [[Light of Valinor]] reaches Eldamar. The Elves begin the building of [[Tirion]] on the hill [[Túna]] inside Calacirya.
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| [[Year of the Trees 1140|1140]] || 10,923 || The [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] found [[Tirion]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1142|1142]] || 10,943 || [[Yavanna]] gives the [[Noldor]] the [[Galathilion|White Tree]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1149|1149]] || 11,010 || [[Círdan]] of the Falathrim establishes the havens of [[Brithombar]] and [[Eglarest]]. [[Ossë]] teaches them shipcraft. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1150|1150]] || 11,019 || [[Olwë]] and the most part of the Teleri leave Beleriand on Tol Eressëa. The rest of the Teleri remain to search for Elwë.
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| [[Year of the Trees 1151|1151]] || 11,029 || [[Ossë]] convinces [[Ulmo]] to halt Tol Eressëa outside the [[Bay of Eldamar]]. The Teleri who choose to remain on the island are afterwards named the [[Falmari]]. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1152|1152]] || 11,038 || [[Elwë]] and [[Melian]] awaken from their trance. [[Elwë]] becomes the King of the Elves in [[Beleriand]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1161|1161]] || 11,125 || The [[Teleri]] leave Tol Eressëa and come to Valinor.
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| [[Year of the Trees 1162|1162]] || 11,134 || The [[Teleri]] found [[Alqualondë]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1165|1165]] || 11,163 || The [[Vanyar]] depart from [[Tirion]] to live in [[Taniquetil]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1169|1169]] || 11,201 || Birth of [[Fëanor]], son of [[Finwë]] and [[Míriel]]. [[Rúmil (elf of Tirion)|Rúmil of Tirion]] possibly writes the [[Ainulindalë (Rúmil's work)|Ainulindalë]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1170|1170]] || 11,211 || Death of [[Míriel|Míriel Serindë]]. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1172|1182]] || 11,230 || The [[Statute of Finwë and Míriel|Doom of Manwë]] is proclaimed. Finwë is allowed to marry again. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1185|1185]] || 11,355 || [[Finwë]] weds [[Indis]] of the Vanyar. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1190|1190]] || 11,403 || Birth of [[Fingolfin]] in Valinor. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1200|1200]] || 11,498 || Second Age of the Chaining of Melkor.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1230|1230]] || 11,786 || Birth of [[Finarfin]] in Valinor. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1250|1250]] || 11,978 || [[Fëanor]] creates the [[Tengwar]]. [[Dwarves]] enter [[Beleriand]] and meet the [[Sindar]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1300|1300]] || 12,457 || Third Age of the Chaining of Melkor. The births of [[Turgon]] and [[Finrod]] in Valinor. The [[Dwarves of Belegost]] and the [[Sindar]] begin the building of [[Menegroth]]. The Dwarves are paid with knowledge from Melian and with many pearls. [[Daeron]] creates the [[Cirth|Certhas Daeron]]. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1330|1330]] || 12,744 || [[Orcs]] are first seen in [[Beleriand]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1350|1350]] || 12,936 || [[Denethor (Nando)|Denethor]] leads some of the [[Nandor]] west into Beleriand. They settle in [[Ossiriand]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1362|1362]] || 13,051 || Birth of [[Galadriel]] in Valinor. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1400|1400]] || 13,415 || [[Morgoth|Melkor]] is released from bondage. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1410|1410]] || 13,511 || [[Morgoth|Melkor]] befriends the [[Noldor]]. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1450|1450]] || 13,894 || '''[[Fëanor]] completes the [[Silmarils]]. He puts the Light of the Trees in them and Varda hallows them.''' For the next 20 years, Melkor begins spreading strife.
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| [[Year of the Trees 1490|1490]] || 14,277 || Finwë summons Fëanor to a council meeting, where he threatens Fingolfin with his sword. The Valar then exile Fëanor to [[Formenos]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1492|1492]] || 14,296 || Melkor visits Fëanor in Formenos, but he repels him. Finwë then warns the Valar, who pursue Melkor. Melkor flees and finds [[Ungoliant]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1495|1495]] || 14,325 || Fëanor is summoned by Manwë to Taniquetil where he and Fingolfin reconcile. '''Ungoliant destroys the Two Trees. Melkor kills Finwë in Formenos and steals the Silmarils. Fëanor names him Morgoth. He and his sons swear the [[Oath of Fëanor]].''' They begin a rebellion of the Noldor against the Valar and go to Alqualondë where they [[First Kinslaying|slay the Teleri]] and steal their swanships. Melkor and Ungoliant flee to Beleriand. Melkor calls Balrogs to his aid and they drive Ungoliant away. Melkor stays in [[Angband]]. 
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| [[Year of the Trees 1496|1496]] || 14,335 || [[Mandos]] appears before the Noldor and speaks the [[Doom of Mandos]]. Finarfin and some of his people return to Valinor. Finrod becomes the leader of his father's remaining people.
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| [[Year of the Trees 1497|1497]] || 14,344 || The [[First Battle of Beleriand]]. Death of [[Denethor (Nando)|Denethor]]. Besiegement of the [[Havens of the Falas]]. Thingol withdraws his people and Melian sets the [[Girdle of Melian]] around Doriath. 
The Noldor arrive at the [[Helcaraxë]]. Fëanor and his people betray Fingolfin and sail to Beleriand. '''Burning of the ships at [[Losgar]]. The [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] ("Battle-under-Stars"). [[Gothmog (balrog)|Gothmog]] mortally wounds Fëanor, who is rescued by his sons before dying near [[Thangorodrim]].''' [[Maedhros]] is captured.
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| [[Year of the Trees 1498|1498]] || 14,354 || [[Maedhros]] is chained to the [[Thangorodrim]]. The Noldor make camp at [[Mithrim]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1500|1500]] || 14,373 || ''' The Creation of the [[Moon]] and the [[Sun]]. The host of the [[Noldor]], led by [[Fingolfin]], finishes crossing the [[Helcaraxë]] and enters [[Beleriand]].''' The [[Battle of the Lammoth]] takes place. The Moon rises seven times, after which the Sun follows.
|}
==The [[First Age]]==
:''See: [[Timeline/First Age]]''
{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="3" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''The First Age'''
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''[[First Age|F.A.]]'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|1|n}} || '''The [[Moon]] first rises, followed by the [[Sun]].''' '''[[Awakening of Men]] in [[Hildórien]].''' [[Fingolfin]] and his followers cross the [[Helcaraxë]] into and reach the gates of [[Angband]]. Fingolfin and his host fight the [[Battle of the Lammoth]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|2|n}} || The host of [[Fingolfin]] camps beside [[Lake Mithrim]] [[Morgoth]] releases poisonous vapors, which darken the sky. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|5|n}} || [[Fingon]] rescues [[Maedhros]] from [[Thangorodrim]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|6|n}} || [[Thingol]] grants permission for the [[House of Finarfin]] to enter [[Doriath]], and for the [[Noldor]] to occupy the [[Northlands]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|7|n}} || [[Maedhros]] relinquishes his claim to the throne. The [[Sons of Fëanor]] relocate to [[East Beleriand]]. [[Fingolfin]] becomes [[High King of the Noldor]] in [[Beleriand]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|20|n}} || The [[Mereth Aderthad|Feast of Mereth Aderthad]]. [[Mablung|Mablung of the heavy hand]] and [[Daeron]] attend. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|50|n}} || [[Ulmo]] grants visions of hidden places to [[Finrod]] and [[Turgon]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|52|n}} || [[Finrod]] discovers the [[Nulukkizdîn‎]] and they begin to construct [[Nargothrond]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|53|n}} || [[Turgon]] discovers the hidden valley of [[Tumladen]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|60|n}} || '''The [[Dagor Aglareb]] ("The Glorious Battle") is fought and the [[Siege of Angband]] begins.''' [[Finrod]] constructs [[Minas Tirith (Beleriand)|Minas Tirith]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|64|n}} || [[Turgon]] relocates his people from [[Nevrast]] to [[Tumladen]]. They begin to construct the city of [[Gondolin]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|67|n}} || [[Thingol]] learns of the [[Kinslaying at Alqualondë]]. Thingol forbids [[Quenya]] to be spoken in [[Beleriand]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|102|n}} || [[Nargothrond]] completed. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|116|n}} || [[Gondolin]] completed. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|155|n}} || [[Orcs]] attack from [[Lammoth]] but are defeated. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|260|n}} || [[Glaurung]] is defeated in [[Ard-galen]]. The [[Long Peace]] begins. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|262|n}} || Birth of [[Bëor]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|282|n}} || Birth of [[Marach]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|310|n}} || '''[[Men]] of the [[House of Bëor]] enter [[Beleriand]] and are discovered by [[Finrod]].''' 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|311|n}} || [[Finrod]] returns to [[Nargothrond]] with [[Bëor]]. [[Baran]] leads the [[House of Bëor]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|312|n}} || The [[Haladin]] and the [[Drúedain]] enter [[Beleriand]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|313|n}} || [[Marach]] enters [[Beleriand]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|316|n}} || [[Aredhel]] leaves [[Gondolin]] and weds [[Eöl]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|320|n}} || Birth of [[Maeglin]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|341|n}} || Births of [[Haleth]], and [[Haldar]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|355|n}} || Death of [[Bëor]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|369|n}} || [[Bereg]] leads a thousand people southwards. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|375|n}} || The [[Battle of the Gelion-Ascar Stockade]]. Deaths of [[Haldad]] and [[Haldar]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|376|n}} || Death of [[Marach]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|390|n}} || Births of [[Hador]] 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|393|n}} || Birth of [[Bregolas]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|400|n}} || [[Aredhel]] and [[Maeglin]] return to [[Gondolin]] and are secretly followed by [[Eöl]]. Aredhel is killed and Eöl is then executed. Maeglin remains in Gondolin. Birth of [[Barahir]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|402|n}} || Battle of the [[Pass of Aglon|Aglon]] Pass. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|405|n}} || [[Hador]] enters the service of [[Fingolfin]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|410|n}} || [[Ladros]] is given to the [[House of Bëor]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|416|n}} || The [[House of Hador]] is given the lands of [[Dor-lómin]] to dwell in. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|417|n}} || Birth of [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|420|n}} || Death of [[Haleth]]. [[Hador]] dwells in [[Hithlum]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|422|n}} || [[Forest of Brethil]] given to the [[House of Haleth]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|432|n}} || Birth of [[Beren|Beren Erchamion]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|441|n}} || Birth of [[Húrin]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|443|n}} || Birth of [[Morwen]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|444|n}} || Birth of [[Huor]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|455|n}} || '''[[Morgoth]] breaks the [[Siege of Angband]]. The [[Dagor Bragollach]] ("Battle of Sudden Flame").''' Deaths of [[Angrod]], [[Aegnor]], [[Hador]], [[Gundor]], and [[Bregolas]]. [[Fingolfin]] challenges Morgoth to single combat. Death of Fingolfin. [[Fingon]] becomes [[High King of the Noldor]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|456|n}} || [[Emeldir]], wife of [[Barahir]], leads [[House of Bëor|their people]] out of [[Dorthonion]] to [[Brethil]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|457|n}} || [[Sauron]] captures [[Minas Tirith (Beleriand)|Minas Tirith]]. [[Barahir]] and his outlaws hide in [[Dorthonion]]. A company of [[Orcs]] defeated in the [[Forest of Brethil]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|458|n}} || [[Húrin]] and [[Huor]] are brought by [[Thorondor]] to [[Gondolin]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|459|n}} || [[Húrin]] and [[Huor]] leave [[Gondolin]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|460|n}} || Deaths of [[Barahir]], [[Belegund]], [[Baragund]], and all the outlaws except [[Beren|Beren Erchamion]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|462|n}} || Death of [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]]. [[Orcs]] invade [[Beleriand]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|463|n}} || The [[Easterlings]] swear false loyalty to [[Maedhros]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|464|n}} || '''[[Beren]] leaves [[Dorthonion]] and meets [[Lúthien]] in the forest of Doriath.''' Birth of [[Túrin]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|465|n}} || '''The [[Quest for the Silmaril]].''' Death of [[Finrod]]. Birth of [[Brandir]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|466|n}} || '''[[Beren]] and [[Lúthien]] take one [[Silmaril]] from [[Morgoth]].''' Beren loses his hand to [[Carcharoth]]. The [[Hunting of the Wolf]]. The first death of [[Beren|Beren Erchamion]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|467|n}} || The first death of [[Lúthien]]. '''Lúthien sings before [[Mandos]], who releases both her and Beren from the [[Halls of Mandos]].''' 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|469|n}} || [[Orcs]] driven from [[Beleriand]]. [[Beren]] and [[Lúthien]] return to [[Middle-earth]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|470|n}} || Birth of [[Dior]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|472|n}} || '''The [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] ("Battle of Unnumbered Tears").''' Deaths of [[Fingon]], [[Huor]], [[Azaghâl]], [[Haldir (Chieftain of the Haladin)|Haldir]] and [[Rían]]. [[Húrin]] is taken captive to Angband. [[Turgon]] becomes [[High King of the Noldor]]. The [[Year of Lamentation]]. Birth of [[Tuor]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|473|n}} || Birth of [[Nienor]]. '''[[Túrin]] sent to [[Doriath]].''' Fall of the [[Falas]]. [[Gil-galad]] and [[Círdan]] flee to the Isle of Balar. [[Havens of Sirion]] constructed. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|484|n}} || Death of [[Saeros]]. [[Túrin]] leaves [[Doriath]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|486|n}} || [[Túrin]] and the outlaws encounter [[Mîm]] and make their home on [[Amon Rûdh]] as the [[House of Ransom]].
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|488|n}} || [[Tuor]] enslaved. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|489|n}} || [[Beleg]] joins [[Túrin]] on [[Amon Rûdh]]. [[Mîm]] betrays them to Orcs and Túrin is captured. Death of [[Beleg]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|490|n}} || [[Gwindor]] leads [[Túrin]] to [[Nargothrond]]. [[Túrin]] becomes captain of [[Nargothrond]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|491|n}} || [[Tuor]] escapes and becomes an outlaw. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|494|n}} || [[Morwen]] and [[Nienor]] flee to [[Doriath]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|495|n}} || Battle of the [[Crossings of the Taeglin]]. [[Battle of Tumhalad]]. [[Tuor]] comes to [[Nevrast]]. '''[[Sack of Nargothrond]] by [[Glaurung]].''' Deaths of [[Finduilas]], [[Orodreth]] and [[Gwindor]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|496|n}} || [[Túrin]] comes to [[Brethil]]. '''[[Tuor]] comes to [[Gondolin]].''' [[Morwen|Morwen Eledhwen]] and [[Nienor]] leave [[Doriath]] seeking [[Túrin]]. Nienor loses her memory, is found by the [[Men of Brethil]], and given the name [[Níniel]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|499|n}} || '''[[Túrin]] defeats [[Glaurung]].''' Deaths of [[Brandir]], [[Hunthor]], [[Nienor]] and [[Túrin]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|500|n}} || [[Eluréd]] and [[Elurín]] born. Release of [[Húrin]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|501|n}} || '''[[Húrin]] comes to [[Doriath]].''' Death of [[Morwen]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|502|n}} || '''[[Húrin]] gives the [[Nauglamír]] to [[Thingol]] and [[Melian]]. Deaths of [[Húrin]] and [[Mîm]]. The [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] set the Silmaril in the Nauglamír. Death of Thingol. Melian returns to [[Valinor]].''' [[Tuor]] weds [[Idril]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|503|n}} || Births of [[Eärendil]] and [[Elwing]]. '''The [[Battle of the Thousand Caves]]. The [[Battle of Sarn Athrad]].''' Death of [[Mablung| Mablung of the heavy hand]]. [[Lúthien]] wears the [[Silmaril]]. [[Dior]] and his family come to [[Menegroth]]. '''Final deaths of [[Beren]] and [[Lúthien]].''' 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|506|n}} || '''The [[Second Kinslaying]] at [[Menegroth]] and the Ruin of [[Doriath]].''' Deaths of [[Dior]], [[Nimloth of Doriath|Nimloth]], [[Celegorm]], [[Curufin]], and [[Caranthir]]. [[Eluréd]] and [[Elurín]] are abandoned in the wintry forest to die. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|507|n}} || [[Elwing]] comes to the [[Havens of Sirion]] with the [[Silmaril]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|509|n}} || [[Maeglin]] captured and tortured by [[Morgoth]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|510|n}} || '''The [[Fall of Gondolin]].''' Deaths of [[Turgon]], [[Ecthelion]], [[Glorfindel]], [[Maeglin]], and [[Gothmog (balrog)|Gothmog]]. [[Gil-galad|Ereinion Gil-galad]] becomes [[High King of the Noldor]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|525|n}} || [[Eärendil]] weds [[Elwing]]. [[Tuor]] and [[Idril]] depart for [[Valinor]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|532|n}} || Births of [[Elrond]] and [[Elros]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|538|n}} || '''[[Third Kinslaying]] at the [[Havens of Sirion]].''' Deaths of [[Amrod]] and [[Amras]]. [[Elrond]] and [[Elros]] are taken captive by [[Maglor]]. [[Elwing]] escapes with the [[Silmaril]] into the [[Belegaer|Sea]]. [[Ulmo]] gives her the form of a white bird and she reunites with [[Eärendil]] aboard [[Vingilot]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|540|n}} || [[Morgoth]] controls all of [[Beleriand]]. 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|542|n}} || '''[[Eärendil]] and [[Elwing]] come to [[Valinor]] and rally a great host.''' 
|-
| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|545|n}} || The [[Host of Valinor]] lands in [[Beleriand]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|587|n}} || '''The Destruction of [[Beleriand]].''' Deaths of [[Ancalagon]] and [[Maedhros]]. 
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| style="text-align: right;" | {{FA|590|n}} || '''[[Morgoth]] is thrust from [[Arda]].''' The [[Host of Valinor]] departs [[Middle-earth]].
|}
Work in Progress
==The [[Second Age]]==
:''See: [[Timeline/Second Age]]''
{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="3" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''The Second Age'''
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''[[Second Age|S.A.]]'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
|-
| {{SA|1|n}} || Foundation of the [[Grey Havens]], and of [[Lindon]].
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| {{SA|32|n}} || '''The [[Edain]], and a few [[Drúedain]], reach [[Númenor]]. [[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]] becomes the first [[King of Númenor]].'''
|-
| ''c.'' {{SA|40|n}} || [[Dwarves]] of the [[Firebeards]] and [[Broadbeams]] clans migrate to [[Moria|Khazad-dûm]] from the [[Blue Mountains]].
|-
| ''c.'' {{SA|82|n}} || The emigration of the [[Edain]] to [[Númenor]] ends
|-
| {{SA|300|n}} || Probable birth of [[Celebrían]], daughter of [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]].
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| {{SA|442|n}} || Death of [[King of Númenor|King]] [[Elros|Elros ''Tar-Minyatur'']]. [[Vardamir|Vardamir Nólimon]] becomes the second King of [[Númenor]].
|-
| {{SA|443|n}} || . [[Vardamir|Vardamir Nólimon]] immediately abdicates, [[Tar-Amandil]] becomes the third King of Númenor.
|-
| ''c.'' {{SA|500|n}} || [[Sauron]] returns to [[Middle-earth]] in the East.
|-
| {{SA|521|n}} || Birth of [[Silmariën]].
|-
| {{SA|543|n}} || Birth of [[Tar-Meneldur|Meneldur]], fifth [[King of Númenor]].
|-
| {{SA|590|n}} || [[Tar-Amandil]] surrenders the [[Sceptre of Númenor|Sceptre]]. [[Tar-Elendil]] becomes the fourth [[King of Númenor]].
|-
| {{SA|600|n}} || [[Vëantur]] makes the first [[Númenóreans|Númenórean]] voyage back to [[Middle-earth]]. The Númenóreans meet Men of [[Eriador]] at the [[Tower Hills]].
|-
| {{SA|603|n}} || Death of [[Tar-Amandil]], third [[King of Númenor]].
|-
| {{SA|630|n}} || Birth of [[Valandil (Lord of Andúnië)|Valandil]], first [[Lord of Andúnië]].
|-
| {{SA|700|n}} || Birth of [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]], sixth [[King of Númenor]].
|-
| {{SA|725|n}} || [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] makes his first journey to [[Grey Havens|Mithlond]] with [[Vëantur]].
|-
| {{SA|727|n}} || [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] and [[Vëantur]] return to [[Númenor]].
|-
| {{SA|735|n}} || [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] makes his third journey to [[Middle-earth]], visiting the coasts of the [[Bay of Belfalas]].
|-
| {{SA|739|n}} || [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] returns to [[Númenor]], bearing gifts from [[Gil-galad]] to his father [[Tar-Meneldur|Meneldur]].
|-
| {{SA|740|n}} || [[Tar-Elendil]] surrenders the [[Sceptre of Númenor|Sceptre]]. [[Tar-Meneldur]] becomes the fifth [[King of Númenor]].
|-
| {{SA|750|n}} || [[Eregion]] is founded and construction on [[Ost-in-Edhil]] begins. [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] founds the [[Guild of Venturers]].
|-
| {{SA|751|n}} || Death of [[Tar-Elendil]], fourth [[King of Númenor]].
|-
| {{SA|771|n}} || Birth of [[Erendis]].
|-
| {{SA|806|n}} || [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion's]] seven-year voyage.
|-
| {{SA|816|n}} || [[Palarran]] completed. [[Tar-Aldarion| Aldarion's]] four-year voyage. 
|-
| {{SA|829|n}} || [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] returns and immediately sets out upon his fourteen-year voyage. -
|-
| {{SA|870|n}} || Wedding of [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] and [[Erendis]].
|-
| {{SA|873|n}} || Birth of [[Tar-Ancalimë|Ancalimë]]. 
|-
| {{SA|882|n}} || [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] returns. Separation of [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] and [[Erendis]]. 
|-
| {{SA|883|n}} || [[Tar-Aldarion]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|892|n}} || [[Tar-Ancalimë|Ancalimë]] proclaimed King's Heir and changes law of marriage. 
|-
| {{SA|985|n}} || Drowning of [[Erendis]]. 
|-
| {{SA|1000|n}} || [[Sauron]] begins construction on [[Barad-dûr]].
|-
| {{SA|1075|n}} || [[Tar-Ancalimë]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|1200|n}} || [[Sauron|Annatar]] comes to [[Lindon]] and [[Gil-galad|Ereinion Gil-galad]] turns him away. '''[[Númenóreans]] begin to construct permanent havens.''' 
|-
| {{SA|1280|n}} || [[Tar-Anárion]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|1394|n}} || [[Tar-Súrion]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|1500|n}} || '''The [[Rings of Power]] are forged; Annatar departs [[Eregion]] as [[Sauron]].''' 
|-
| {{SA|1556|n}} || [[Tar-Telperiën]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|1590|n}} || '''The [[Three Rings]] are forged.''' 
|-
| {{SA|1600|n}} || '''[[The One Ring]] is forged; [[Barad-dûr]] completed; [[Sauron]] openly proclaims himself.''' [[Glorfindel]], [[Blue Wizards|Rómestámo, and Morinehtar]] come to [[Middle-earth]]. 
|-
| {{SA|1693|n}} || '''The [[Three Rings]] are hidden. [[War of the Elves and Sauron]] begins.''' 
|-
| {{SA|1697|n}} || '''[[Sack of Eregion]]. Death of [[Celebrimbor]]. [[Rivendell]] founded. [[Dwarves]] assail [[Sauron]] from behind. [[Moria|Khazad-dûm]] closes.''' 
|-
| {{SA|1700|n}} || '''Defeat of [[Sauron]] by the [[Númenóreans]] under King's Heir [[Minastir]].''' 
|-
| {{SA|1701|n}} || [[Sauron]] driven from [[Eriador]] and flees to [[Mordor]]. First [[White Council]] held. 
|-
| {{SA|1731|n}} || Death of [[Tar-Telperiën]]. [[Tar-Minastir]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|1800|n}} || [[Lond Daer|Lond Daer Enedh]] constructed. 
|-
| {{SA|1869|n}} || [[Tar-Ciryatan]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2029|n}} || [[Tar-Atanamir]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2221|n}} || Death of [[Tar-Atanamir]]. [[Tar-Ancalimon]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2251|n}} || '''[[Elves|Elven]] tongue is forsworn in [[Númenor]] by the [[King's Men]].''' The [[Nazgûl]] appear. 
|-
| {{SA|2350|n}} || [[Pelargir]] is built. It becomes the chief haven of the [[Faithful]] [[Númenóreans]].
|-
| {{SA|2386|n}} || Death of [[Tar-Ancalimon]]. [[Tar-Telemmaitë]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2526|n}} || Death of [[Tar-Telemmaitë]]. [[Tar-Vanimeldë]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2637|n}} || Death of [[Tar-Vanimeldë]]. [[Herucalmo]] as [[Tar-Anducal]] seizes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2657|n}} || Death of [[Tar-Anducal]]. [[Tar-Alcarin]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2737|n}} || Death of [[Tar-Alcarin]]. [[Ar-Belzagar]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2825|n}} || Death of [[Ar-Belzagar]]. Ardamin as [[Ar-Abattârik]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2899|n}} || Death of [[Ar-Abattârik]]. [[Ar-Adûnakhôr]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|2962|n}} || Death of [[Ar-Adûnakhôr]]. [[Ar-Zimrathôn]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3033|n}} || Death of [[Ar-Zimrathôn]]. [[Ar-Sakalthôr]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3102|n}} || Death of [[Ar-Sakalthôr]]. [[Ar-Gimilzôr]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3117|n}} || Birth of [[Tar-Míriel|Míriel]]. [[Elves]] no longer permitted entrance to [[Númenor]]. Elven tongue forbidden in [[Númenor]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3118|n}} || Birth of [[Ar-Pharazôn|Pharazôn]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3119|n}} || Birth of [[Elendil]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3177|n}} || Death of [[Ar-Gimilzôr]]. '''[[Tar-Palantir]] takes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]]. Civil War in [[Númenor]]. Prophecy of the White Tree given.''' 
|-
| {{SA|3209|n}} || Birth of [[Isildur]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3219|n}} || Birth of [[Anárion]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3255|n}} || '''Death of [[Tar-Palantir]]. [[Ar-Pharazôn]] seizes the [[Sceptre of Annúminas|Sceptre]].''' 
|-
| {{SA|3262|n}} || '''[[Sauron]] taken to [[Númenor]] as a prisoner.''' 
|-
| {{SA|3316|n}} || [[Amandil]] sails to [[Aman]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3319|n}} || '''[[Downfall of Númenor]]. [[Changing of the World]]. Deaths of [[Ar-Pharazôn]] and [[Tar-Míriel|Míriel]]. [[Sauron]] flees back to Middle-earth''' 
|-
| {{SA|3320|n}} || [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]] founded. 
|-
| {{SA|3429|n}} || [[Sauron]] takes [[Minas Ithil]]. 
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| {{SA|3431|n}} || '''[[Last Alliance of Elves and Men|Last Alliance]] marches to [[Rivendell|Imladris]].''' 
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| {{SA|3434|n}} || '''[[Last Alliance of Elves and Men|Last Alliance]] march to [[Mordor]], [[Battle of Dagorlad]].''' [[Siege of Barad-dûr]]. Deaths of [[Amdír]] and [[Oropher]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3440|n}} || Death of [[Anárion]]. 
|-
| {{SA|3441|n}} || '''Deaths of [[Gil-galad|Ereinion Gil-galad]] and [[Elendil]]. Defeat of [[Sauron]]. [[Isildur]] takes [[The One Ring]].'''
|}
==The [[Third Age]]==
:''See: [[Timeline/Third Age]]''

==The [[Fourth Age]]==
:''See: [[Timeline/Fourth Age]]''

==See also==
* [[Timeline of Aragorn]]
* [[Timeline of Frodo Baggins]]
* [[Timeline of Galadriel]]

{{References|Notes}}
[[Category:Timelines]]

Westmarch (disambiguation)

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'''Westmarch''' can refer to:
* '''[[Westmarch|Westmarch of the Shire]], land added to [[the Shire]] in {{SR|1452}}.'''
** [[Warden of Westmarch]], a hereditary position held by the [[Fairbairn Family]].
** [[Red Book of Westmarch]], the basis for ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and the ''[[Lord of the Rings]]''.
==See also==
*The [[West-march]] of [[Rohan]], including a wedge of land between the rivers [[Adorn]] and the [[Isen]]
*[[West-mark]], the military division of Rohan, covering the lands west of [[Entwash]] and [[Snowbourn]].
* The [[West March]], an alternative name for the forest of [[Nivrim]], that laid west of [[Doriath]]
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The Lord of the Rings Online

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| developer=[[Turbine|Turbine, Inc.]] (2007-2016)
[[Standing Stone Games]] (2016-Present)
|publisher=[[Midway Games]] (2007-2010)
[[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] (2010-2016)
[[Daybreak Game Company]] (2016-Present)
| platform=Microsoft Windows, OS X (Beta)
| releasedate=April 24, [[2007]]
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'''''The Lord of the Rings Online''''' (commonly abbreviated to '''LOTRO''' or '''LotRO''') is an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) for PC and OS X that takes place in the world of [[Arda]] during the time of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]].'' It was originally branded as '''The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar''', but with later updates, that subtitle was dropped.

The players take on the role of adventurers of the [[Free peoples|Free Peoples]] of [[Middle-earth]]. The events of the game are concurrent with the events of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' but most of the game revolves around events that occurred elsewhere or in the wake of events in the books. The game draws inspiration from people, places and events only mentioned in the books, combining these with original concepts to expand on parts of Middle-earth Tolkien did not. The main quest series of the game, known as Epic Quests, are divided into volumes, books and chapters, emulating the structure of ''The Lord of the Rings''.

There have been many expansions to the original game, including: Mines of Moria (2008), Siege of Mirkwood (2009), Rise of Isengard (2011), Riders of Rohan (2012), Helm's Deep (2013) Mordor (2017), Minas Morgul (2019), Fate of Gundabad (2021) and Before the Shadow (2022) with regular updates, adjustments, and "mini-expansions" in between.

==Development==
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Development of ''The Lord of the Rings Online'' began in 1998, when [[Sierra Entertainment|Sierra]] started work on a game called ''Middle-earth Online''. Following [[Vivendi|Vivendi Universal Games]]' takeover of Sierra in 1999, the game's production was shared with [[Turbine]]. Turbine secured the rights of the entire game in March 2004,<ref>[http://www.videogamer.com/news/turbine_spin_into_action_to_secure_tolkien_license.html Turbine spin into action to secure Tolkien license - VideoGamer.com]</ref> and it was renamed to ''The Lord of the Rings Online''. It was originally subscription-based, but later became free-to-play with optional paid subscription and microtransactions.

A closed beta was announced on [[8 September]], [[2006]]. An open beta began on [[30 March]], [[2007]], and was open to all who pre-ordered the game's Founders Club edition. In April [[2007]], the beta opened to the public. In 2010, the monetization model of the game changed to allow a free-to-play experience. Subscribers were given benefits for their patronage, while all players could access the game for free, but with certain limitations. In 2016, development of the game was handed off to a new spin-off company formed specifically to maintain LOTRO and 'Dungeons & Dragons Online'.This company is named [[Standing Stone Games]].

As an online game, development continues with regular enhancements, additions, and changes to mechanics and game systems.



==Gameplay==
===Player characters===
''Main article: [[The Lord of the Rings Online player character classes]]''

Like many RPGs, ''The Lord of the Rings Online'' has a system of character classes and levels. Each character chooses a race and a class on character creation, this cannot be changed. Players are able to play as any of the [[Free Peoples]] - [[Elves]], [[Men]], [[Dwarves]], [[Hobbits]], [[Beornings]], [[Stout-axe]] Dwarves, or [[High Elves]]. Male or female characters can be created, except in the case of Dwarves. As per Tolkien, Dwarf-women are very rare and seldom leave their mountain halls, though the addition of Stout-axe dwarves as a playable race in 2019 allowed players to create dwarf-women. There is no difference in appearance male and female Stout-axes. There are eleven classes: Beorning, Brawler, Burglar, Captain, Champion, Guardian, Hunter, Lore-master, Minstrel, Rune-keeper, and Warden.

Customization of the character's abilities can be done by changing equipment and traits. As of the [[The Lord of the Rings Online#Helm.27s Deep Expansion|Helm's Deep expansion]], class traits work on a tree system, with each class having three "trait trees" where traits can be selected with earned points and unlocking enough traits in a particular tree allows higher-level traits to be selected and applies additional bonus. In addition to class traits are racial traits, such as Men being able to slot a trait to do additional damage with swords or Hobbits being able to slot a trait that allows them to throw a stone, and virtue traits which boost the character's stats.

Levels are significant, with much lower level enemies being extremely easy to defeat and much higher level enemies being nearly impossible to defeat. Each region has enemies and quests with a range of levels usually consecutive to those of an adjacent region. Quests over five levels above the character's level are inaccessible. In addition to being able to complete quest and defeat enemies in more locations, characters gain access to additional equipment, skills, traits and instances as they level up. Levels are increased by gaining experience, which is earned by completing quests and instances, defeating enemies of an appropriate level, and crafting.

===World===
''The Lord of the Rings Online'' is an "open-world" game in which most locations that have been released can be freely accessed on an open landscape (although some places, such as Moria, require certain quests to be completed first.) The game world is split into "lands", large areas of Middle-Earth. As of Update 21, the four lands in the game are [[Eriador]], [[Rhovanion]], [[Gondor]], and [[Mordor]]. Each land is in turn divided into regions, e.g. [[Bree-land]] in Eriador, and each region contains areas, e.g. [[Andrath]] within Bree-land.

Although most of the land is available to all for exploration, most regions require non-VIPs to purchase a quest pack to access quests, deeds and instances associated with that region. A few regions, such as East and West Rohan, require expansion packs to be purchased to unlock content, even for VIPs. Each region is generally seen as it was in a certain time in the War of the Ring, for example Lothlórien is visited by the player at the same time as the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] rested there, and [[Pelargir]] just after [[Aragorn]] liberated the city from the [[Corsairs of Umbar]].

Reddit users /u/lallapalalable and /u/exploderator estimated the total size of the map at no more than 250 square km (97 square miles) in 2017, making it one of the largest game maps ever made.<ref>{{webcite|author=/u/lallapalalable|articleurl=http://www.reddit.com/r/lotro/comments/60j1ul/been_trying_to_calculate_the_area_of_the_map/|articlename=Been trying to calculate the area of the map|dated=20 March 2017|website=Reddit|accessed=29 October 2020}}</ref>

===Quests===
Much of the game's completable content is in the form of quests. Quests consist of a series of objectives, often including speaking with NPCs, defeating certain enemies, and recovering certain items from the ground or from defeated enemies. Most quests have a small number of objectives but may unlock additional quests upon completion to form a quest chain. Quests are usually started by started by speaking with a particular Non-Player Character (NPC), indicated with a ring icon above the NPC's head. The forms of ring icons and what they indicate are as follows:

*Gold ring with blue aura: the NPC has a quest that is approximately appropriate for the character's level.
*Gold ring with blue aura and fiery inscription: the NPC must be spoken with to advance the quest.
*Bright gold ring: the NPC has an Epic quest available.
*Gold ring with orange flames: the NPC must be spoken to to advance the Epic quest.
*Blue ring and quill: the NPC has a comment about an active quest, speaking to the NPC will not advance the quest but may give additional information.
*Gold ring with hourglass: the NPC has a quest with a cooldown, the player must wait for the cooldown to expire before accepting the quest.
*Silver ring: the NPC has a quest that is too high level for the player to accept at that level.
*Transparent grey ring: the NPC has a "trivial" quest, one far below the player's level.
*Gold ring with anvil: the NPC has a crafting quest, and involves the crafting system in some way.
*Gold ring with sword: The NPC has an allegiance quest; quests that are unique to the Mordor Expansion.*Gold ring with map: The NPC has a missions quest; quests that are unique to Missions-related quests.

Some quests are started by obtaining unique items dropped from specific enemies. The [[The Lord of the Rings Online#Riders of Rohan Expansion|Riders of Rohan expansion]] introduced auto-bestowed quests, which bring up a quest prompt when the player defeats a specific type of enemy or finds a certain location. Such enemies are marked with ring icons similarly to how NPC quest givers are. Players have the option of accepting these quests automatically or choosing to manually accept or decline each prompt. Most landscape quests can only be completed once, some special landscape quests and most instance quests can be completed once a day any number of times, and a few landscape quests can be repeated at any time up to a certain number of times.

Quests are categorized according to what area, instance or other section they are associated with. Of note are the Epic Quests, a series that tells the main storyline of the game. In imitation of [[The Lord of the Rings|the Lord of the Rings book]], the epic quests are divided into Volumes, which are divided into Books which in turn are divided into Chapters. Each Chapter is usually an individual quest. Epic Quests bring the player through the landscape but are considered apart from it, therefore most Epic Quests are available to all players regardless of whether or not any quest packs are unlocked. A notable exception is the end of Volume III: Allies of the King, which requires purchase of the Helm's Deep expansion to complete. The Black Book of Mordor, the new main storyline for quests after the Epic Books, has eight chapters, all spanning various areas in Middle Earth including [[Mordor]], the Strongholds of the North, the [[Iron Hills]], and the [[Ered Mithrin]].

===Deeds===
Deeds are non-repeatable achievements recorded on an interface window called the Deed Log. Common deed objectives include completing a certain number of quests in a particular area or region (Quest Deeds), defeating a certain number of enemies of a specific type in a particular region (Slayer Deeds), discovering specified locations (Explorer Deeds), and reaching the next tier of reputation with a faction. Most Deeds award Turbine points. Deeds in a particular region usually award reputation in that region's faction. Deeds also commonly reward marks, virtues, and titles.

===Instances===
Instances are locations in the game separated from the open landscape, not accessible through normal travel. Instances can take place in either separate versions of the locations available on the landscape (for example, Pelargir while Aragorn's host retakes it from the corsairs) or in locations not accessible anywhere else (such as Dale). Most instances are private instances, that is, only one player or group of players can enter it and it closes when they complete it, while public instances can be joined at any time by any number of separate players. They are often repeatable, with ones associated with landscape quests being replayable through a Reflecting Pool in the associated region and others accessible through the Instance Finder window. Most private instances have associated quests automatically bestowed upon entering the instance and cancelled upon exiting.

===Fellowships and Kinships===
Most open landscape content and associated instances are designed to be completable by a solo player, while some locations in the game and Instance Finder instances are meant for a team of players. A group of players with a maximum size of six is known as a fellowship. For larger groups, a raid of up to four fellowships can be formed, for a maximum group size of 24 players. Players are free to group on the open landscape and in public instances, but private instances have a limit on how many players may enter.

Players can found and join lasting organizations known as Kinships in the game. Players in a kinship can communicate in their own kinship chat channel to socialize and plan events with their fellow members.

===Monster Play===
The game is primarily Player vs. Environment (PvE), with most combat being player characters against computer controlled enemies found throughout the landscape and instances. However in the [[Ettenmoors]] region, players can participate in Player vs. Monster Player battles (PvMP). Players can create Monster characters that only have access to PvMP areas where they battle standard characters, who fight on the side of the Free Peoples. Each monster player class is limited to a specific race. The monster classes are the Blackarrow (Uruk), Defiler (Orc), Reaver (Orc), Stalker (Warg), Warleader (Uruk), and Weaver (Spider) As of [[The Lord of the Rings Online#Update 16: Ashes of Osgiliath|Update 16.2]] a new PvMP area, set in Osgiliath before Boromir's journey to Rivendell and accessed via a banner in the Ettenmoors, was released.



Towns and settlements provide Vendors where players can purchase or repair their armour, weapons, and supplies. Towns also often include Mailboxes, Auction Halls, Class Trainers, Forge-masters, Relic-masters, and Stable-masters who allow swift travel between regions.

The player interface allows other aspects of gameplay such as Character screens, Quest and Deed Logs, a Social Panel where players can interact, and a Crafting panel where players use skills to craft new items.

==Releases, updates, and expansions==
===Shadows of Angmar===
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''[[The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar|Shadows of Angmar]]'' was released on [[24 April]], [[2007]]. It included books 1 through 8 of Epic Volume I: Shadows of Angmar. Approximately once every two months a major free update was added to ''The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar''. Each update added a new book to the volume.

====Book 9: Shores of Evendim====
The first free content update was released on 14 June, 2007.<ref>[http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=3611&pagename=home&search=yes&keyword=Book%209 Book 9: Shores of Evendim Release Date Announced]</ref>

Updates included:
*A new region - [[Evendim]] - is added, including locations like [[Annúminas]].<ref name="book9">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/news/pressreleases/136-book-9-shores-of-evendim-release-date-announced|articlename=Book 9: Shores of Evendim Release Date Announced!|dated=5 June 2007|website=LOTRO|accessed=19 February 2012}}</ref>
*The epic story is expanded with book 9, Shores of Evendim<ref name="book9"/>
*100 new quests are added.<ref name="book9"/>
*A 24-player raid is added, ''Battle for Helegrod''.<ref name="book9"/>
*Nine new monsters are added.<ref name="book9"/>
*New Collectible armour sets are added.<ref name="book9"/>
*Updates to the music system.<ref name="book9"/>

====Book 10: The City of Kings====
The second free-content update was released on 21 August, 2007 in North America and on 24 August, 2007 in Europe.<ref>| [http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=3949&pagename=home&search=yes&keyword=Book%209 Codemasters Online and Turbine unveil Book 10: The City of the Kings]</ref>

Updates included:
*Continuation of the Story Line.
*Legendary Play – Players can now use Destiny Points to play as a Ranger of the North or as a Troll.
*Critter Play – Players can now explore Middle-earth from a different viewpoint as a chicken.
*New Reputation and Bartering Systems – The Reputation system enables players to earn positive and negative standing with different races and groups in Middle-earth based on both monster kills and quest completions. The Bartering system allows players to trade trophies earned in battle for rewards, such as armour sets or mounts.
*Over 100 new Quests.
*More customizable user interface.

====Book 11: Prisoner of the Free Peoples====

The third free-content update was released on 24 October, 2007 in North America<ref>[http://www.lotro.com/article/430 Turbine and Codemasters Online Gaming to Unveil Book 11: Defenders of Eriador for The Lord of the Rings Online]</ref> and 25 October in Europe.<ref>[http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=4661&articletype=News Codemasters Online and Turbine to unveil Book 11: Defenders of Eriador]</ref>

Updates included ([http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Release_Notes_Book_11_Official complete release notes]):
*Continuation of the Epic Story arc, including 13 quests.
*Player housing – players will be able to customize their houses with items such as furniture and doormats.
*Second raid called "The Rift" – 12-player raid in which players encounter a [[Balrogs|Balrog]] for the first time. Turbine has stressed that this is not the [[Durin's Bane|Balrog from Khazad-dûm]].<ref>[http://lotro.tentonhammer.com/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=287 Book 11 Preview: The Balrogs are Coming]</ref>
*Two new areas – Tâl Bruinen in the Trollshaws, where [[Gollum]] will be introduced for the first time, and Goblin-town in the [[Misty Mountains]], featured in ''The Hobbit''.
*More than 100 new quests.

====Book 12: The Ashen Wastes====
The fourth free content update was released on 13 February, 2008 in North America; and 14 February, 2008 in Europe.

Updates included ([http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Release_Notes_Book_12_Official complete release notes]):
*Continuation of the Story Line.
*Character customization - Increased character customization "ranging from haircuts, to some (possible) additions to the trait-system." In addition, the Outfit system, along with special social clothing designed just for it, will be introduced where a second or third set of clothing can be slotted and displayed while retaining the statistical bonuses of the currently equipped items.<ref>[http://lotro.stratics.com/content/hoclog/hoc10.php Lord of the Rings Online: House of Commons ]</ref>
*The Delving of Frór - A new Monster Play PVE (and PVMP under certain circumstances) area was introduced: An expanse of caves and catacombs located beneath the Ettenmoors.
*The Great Angmar Revamp - A revamp of the most high-level region of the game's current 9 PvE regions. The revamp included the reworking of many quests, areas and other changes, such as new horse routes.
*Barbershop - You can customize the look of your avatar in-game with around 50 new haircuts and second set of details.
*Updates to the Burglar, Guardian, and Champion classes.

====Book 13: Doom of the Last-King====

The fifth free content update was released on 24 April, 2008 in North America and on 1 May, 2008 in Europe.

Updates included ([http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Release_Notes_Book_13_Official complete release notes]):
*A new playable map area: the Ice Bay of [[Forochel]].
*Players being able to see the ocean for the first time, confirmed as the Ice Bay of Forochel in recent developer chats.
*Fishing - the first of a new system in ''Lord of the Rings Online'', called 'hobbies'.
*New PVMP Monster Healing Class - Orc Defiler.
*Looking For Fellowship- and Quest-panel improvements.

====Book 14: The Ring-forges of Eregion====

The sixth free content update was released on 22 July, 2008 in North America. It was released on 24 July, 2008 in Europe.

Updates included ([http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Release_Notes_Book_14_Official complete release notes]):
*Climax of the "Shadows of Angmar" storyline.
*Added selected sections of [[Eregion]] (Region leading towards the Gates of Moria).
*Epic Quest events that will allow interaction between players regardless of server.
*Prelude quests for and leading up to the ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria|Mines of Moria]]'' expansion, which would have updates leading to Lothlórien, Fangorn, Rhovanion and Rohan.

====Book 15: Daughter of Strife====
The seventh free content update was released on 18 November, 2008. This update was released in tandem with the Mines of Moria expansion for players who did not purchase the expansion release.

Updates included ([http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Category:Epic_-_Vol._I,_Book_15:_Daughter_of_Strife_Quests Epic - Vol. I, Book 15: Daughter of Strife Quests epic]):
*Conclusion of the "Shadows of Angmar" storyline.
*Added the zone of Eregion expanding on the selected sections from Book 14. The zone does not include the Hollin Gate leading to the Black Pool.
*Added UI enhancements

===Mines of Moria Expansion===
{{Main|The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria}}
''[[The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria|Mines of Moria]]'' was released on [[18 November]], [[2008]]. It included Vol. II books 1 through 6 of the epic quest line. Like ''Shadows of Angmar'', ''Mines of Moria'' continued to regularly release updates. Updates were less frequent than Shadows of Angmar.

====Book 7: Leaves of Lórien====
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Leaves of Lórien.png|thumb|300px]]
Book 7 was released on [[17 March]] [[2009]]. This update included:
* Continuation of the Epic Storyline in Book 7, Leaves of Lórien.<ref name="book7">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/book-spotlights/342-vol2book7|articlename=Volume II: Book 7: Leaves of Lórien Spotlight|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=19 February 2012}}</ref>
* Expansion of the Lothlórien Area, including [[Caras Galadhon]].<ref name="book7"/>
* A new raid, named ''Strange Happenings'', has been added.<ref name="book7"/>
* The [[Galadhrim]] are added as a new reputation faction.<ref name="book7"/>
* Crafting instances enable players to gather resources.<ref name="book7"/>
* The Ered Luin Introduction and, on lesser scale, the Bree-land Introduction are revamped.<ref name="book7"/>
* Several new Monster Play emotes are added.<ref name="book7"/>

====Book 8: Scourge of Khazad-dum====
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Scourge of Khazad-Dûm.png|thumb|300px]]Book 8 was released on 23 June, 2009. This update included:
*Book 8, Scourge of Khazad-dûm, continues the epic story.<ref name="book8">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/book-spotlights/421-vol2-book8|articlename=Volume II: Book 8: Scourge of Khazad-dûm|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=19 February 2012}}</ref>
* A radiance-gated multi-boss, 12-man raid - named ''Dar Narbugud'' is added.<ref name="book8"/>
* One 6-man instance is added: ''The Halls of Crafting''.<ref name="book8"/>
* Two 3-man instances are added:
** ''Lumul-nar''<ref name="book8"/>
** ''Nala-dum''<ref name="book8"/>
* Continuation of the revamp of the Bree-land Introduction.<ref name="book8"/>
* The Crafting system has been revived.<ref name="book8"/>

===Siege of Mirkwood Expansion===
:''Main article [[The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood]]''
''[[The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood|Siege of Mirkwood]]'' was released on 1 December, 2009 in North America and 3 December, 2009 in Europe. Unlike the second expansion this edition was only available via a web-based download. It included Book 9 and the epilogue of Volume II: Mines of Moria.

Kate Paiz, Executive Producer for ''The Lord of the Rings Online'', released a letter on 22 October, 2010 stating that updates will be more frequent but will not always be accompanied with a new book continuing the epic story.<ref>[http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/devdiaries/866-producers-letter-october-2010 Producer's Letter, October-2010] lotro.com, Dev Diaries</ref>

====Book 1: Oath of the Rangers====
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Oath of the Rangers.png|300px|thumb]]
Book 1 was released on [[1 March]], [[2010]].<ref> [https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?320404 Volume III: Allies of the King has arrived!]</ref>

Updates include ([http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Release_Notes_Volume_3_Allies_of_the_King_Official complete release notes]):
* The beginning of Volume III in the epic storyline.
* The ability to solo the Volume I epic storyline.
* A duo mode for most skirmishes.

====Book 2: Ride of the Grey Company====
Book 2 was released on [[10 September]], [[2010]] in North America. ([[8 September]], [[2010]] for subscribers). It was delayed in Europe because of contractual reasons and was finally released on [[2 November]], almost two months after North America.<ref>[http://massively.joystiq.com/ Massively], [http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/v-e-me-day-lotro-europe-announces-launch-date-for-free-to-play/ V-E-ME Day: LotRO Europe announces launch date for free-to-play], dated [[29 October]], [[2010]] (accessed [[11 November]], [[2011]])</ref>

Updates included ([http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Release_Notes_Volume_3_Book_2_Official complete release notes]):

* New region: [[Enedwaith]].
* ''Lord of the Rings Online'' Free to Play subscription.
* Book 2 in the Volume III epic storyline.
* Scalable instances.
* Improvements to the vault, and a new wardrobe system for cosmetic items.
* Updates to the Captain class.
* The LOTRO store, where players may purchase convenience items. Points either earned through gameplay, through the VIP program or by being purchased.
* The introduction of Lua Scripting.
* DirectX 11 support.
* Ranger session play.

====Update 1: Journey to Winter-Home====
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Update 1 Journey to Winter-Home.png|300px|thumb]]
In 2010, LOTRO altered its monetization model and became "free-to-play." The first post Free-to-play update was released in November 2010. Due to changes to how updates work this did not contain an epic book.=

Updates included:
* A Barter Wallet for skirmish marks and anniversary tokens.
* Opening of Moria, Lothlorien, Mirkwood and Enedwaith to free-to-play players. Volume II and Volume III will also be available, as well the legendary item system, and the level 65 level cap all to free-to-play players.
* Vault improvements.
* Tasks: a new quest type for all levels.
* Improved reputation mounts.
* Updates to the Lore-master and Rune-keeper classes.
* Ered Luin starting area revamp.

====Update 2: Echoes of the Dead====
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Update 2 Echoes of the Dead.png|300px|thumb]]
The first update of 2011 was released on [[21 March]] in the United States and [[24 March]] for Europe.

Updates included:
* Two 3-man's, two 6-man's, and a 12-person raid were added for level 65 players.
* A special item required to craft a First Age weapon which drops from the above raid.
* Radiance was removed.
* Legendary Items were updated.
* Character panel and cosmetic system were revamped.
* The Minstrel, Hunter and Burglar classes were updated.
* Volume III Book 3: Echoes of the Dead was added.
* Volume II was revamped and made soloable, including three instances which have been converted to skirmishes.
* Improvements to the PvP starter tutorial.
* [[Evendim]] was revamped, with [[Annúminas]] being scaled down to level 40.

====Update 3: Lost Legends of Eriador====
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Update 3 Lost Legends of Eriador.png|300px|thumb]]
''Lost Legends of Eriador'' was the third update. It was released on [[23 May]], [[2011]] and included: ([http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Update_3,_Lost_Legends_of_Eriador,_Official complete release notes]):=

* Two new 3-man scalable instances starting mid-game.
* Two new skirmishes.

===Rise of Isengard Expansion===
{{Main|The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard}}
The third expansion for ''The Lord of the Rings Online'' is entitled ''Rise of Isengard''. The expansion was made available on 27 September, 2011 and only as a digital download.<ref>[http://isengard.lotro.com/ The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard Official Homepage]</ref>

====Update 5: Armies of Isengard====
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Update 5 Armies of Isengard.png|220px|thumb]]''Armies of Isengard'' was the first update published after the release of ''The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard''. It was released on [[12 December]] [[2011]] and included ([http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Update_5,_Armies_of_Isengard,_Official complete release notes]):

* Four new instances and a 12-man raid in and around [[Isengard]].
* Book 5: The Prince of Rohan of '''Volume III: Allies of the King''' is released.
* A new Instance finder, to form groups more easily.
* Barter currencies of skirmishes, classic and instances are unified.
* Changes to Reputation items.

====Update 6: Shores of the Great River====
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Update 6 The Great River.png|220px|thumb]]''Shores of the Great River'' is the sixth update and was released on [[12 March]] [[2012]].<ref name="Update6&Riders"> {{webcite|author=Justin Olivetti|articleurl=http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/01/25/riding-into-rohan-lotro-maps-out-2012/|articlename=Riding into Rohan: LotRO maps out in 2012|dated=25 January 2012|website=Massively|accessed=29 January 2012}}</ref><ref name="Update6">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/game-manual/1775-update-6-great-river|articlename=Update 6 Great River|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=19 February 2012}}</ref>

*A new region, the [[Anduin|The Great River]], was added, featuring seven new areas - including Parth Celebrant - in the upper [[Anduin]]. <ref name="Update6"/>
*Mists of Anduin, Book 6 of Volume III, was released, in which the player seeks the wisdom of [[Galadriel]] about troubling dreams and fights [[Easterlings]], Brigands and an ancient enemy of Rohan.<ref name="Update6"/>
*The ability to summon skirmish warriors outside skirmishes.<ref name="Update6"/>
*Updates to the Instance finder.<ref name="Update6"/>
*Currency-change in Monster Play: "Destiny" will be replaced with "Commendations". Commendations will be available for both Freeps and Creeps.<ref name="MP Currency change">{{webcite|author=Jaret Pruett|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/devdiaries/1776-update-6-commendations-developer-diary|articlename=http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/devdiaries/1776-update-6-commendations-developer-diary|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=19 February 2012}}</ref>

====Update 7: Shades of the Past====
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Update 7 Shades of the Past.png|thumb|220px]]''Shades of the Past'' is the seventh update<ref name="Update 7">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/1966|articlename=Update 7|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=12 May 2012}}</ref> and was released on 14 May, 2012.{{fact}}=

*Continuation of the aforementioned currency-change.<ref name="MP Currency change"/>
*A new skirmish, "Storm on Methedras."<ref name="Update 7"/>
*Revamp of the Fornost instance and Moria region.<ref name="Update 7"/>

===Riders of Rohan Expansion===
:''Main article [[The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan]]''
The fourth expansion for ''The Lord of the Rings Online'' is named ''Riders of Rohan''. The expansion was released on October 15, 2012. <ref name="Turbine">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/news/pressreleases/1736-warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-and-turbine-unveil-the-lord-of-the-rings-online-riders-of-rohan|articlename=WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND TURBINE UNVEIL THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE™: RIDERS OF ROHAN™|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=30 January 2012}}</ref>

====Update 9: Against the Shadow====
''Against the Shadow'' is the ninth update and was released 17 December, 2012. <ref name="Update 9">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.tentonhammer.com/lotro/news/lotro-update-9-coming-december-17th|articlename=LOTROs Update 9 Coming December 17th|dated=|website=www.tentonhammer.com|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>=

*Three new three man instances.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-9-riders-rohan-instance-cluster-part-i|articlename=Riders of Rohan Instance Cluster, Part I|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*Scaling of Dol Guldur instances.
*Completion of Moria revamp.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-9-revisiting-mines-moria-part-ii|articlename=Developer Diary: Revisiting the Mines of Moria, Part II|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*Ability to quickly travel to turn in quests.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-9-travel-quest-location-behind-scenes|articlename=Update 9 - Travel To Quest Location: Behind the Scenes|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*Update to the Yule Festival.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-9-yule-festival|articlename=Update 9 - Yule Festival|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*Combat revisions.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-9-combat-revisions|articlename=Update 9 - Combat Revisions|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>

====Update 10: Against the Shadow, Part II====
''Against the Shadow, Part II'' is the tenth update and was released 6 March, 2013.

*One six man instance and three twelve man raids.<ref name="Update 10">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-10-instance-cluster-developer-diary|articlename=Update 10 - Instance Cluster Developer Diary|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*In Their Absence instance scaling.<ref name="Update 10"/>
*Mithril Coins, a new currency used for special services.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-10-mithril-coin-qa|articlename=Update 10 Mithril Coin Q&A|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*Agility made Wardens' primary stat.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-10-warden-stat-change-agility-wardens|articlename=Update 10: Warden Stat Change – Agility Wardens!|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*Changes to critical defense.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-10-critical-defence-revision|articlename=Update 10 - Critical Defence Revision|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*Unification of currency for scaling instances.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-10-seals-and-medallion-conversion|articlename=Update 10 - Seals and Medallion Conversion Diary|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>

====Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand====
''Treachery of the White Hand'' is the eleventh update and was released 13 May, 2013. <ref name="Update 11">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?511377-Update-11-Treachery-of-the-White-Hand-Release-Notes-Official|articlename=Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand Release Notes - Official|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>=

*A new region, Wildermore, located on the previously-inaccessible plateau in the north of East Rohan.<ref name="Update 11"/>
*Book 10: Snows of Wildermore of '''Volume III: Allies of the King''' is released.<ref name="Update 11"/>
*Updates to mounted combat.<ref name="Update 11"/>
*Hobbit presents, daily free random items with the ability to unlock more rolls with mithril coins.<ref name="Update 11"/>
*Lalia's Market, a shop where cosmetic clothing and dyes can be purchased with mithril coins.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/lalias-market|articlename=Lalia’s Market Now Open in Bree-town!|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>

===Helm's Deep Expansion===
:''Main article [[The Lord of the Rings Online: Helm's Deep]]''
The fourth expansion for ''The Lord of the Rings Online'' is named ''Helm's Deep''. The expansion was released on 20 November, 2013. <ref name="TenTonHammer">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://www.tentonhammer.com/lotro/news/turbine-temporarily-delays-lotro-helms-deep-launch|articlename=Updated: Turbine Temporarily Delays LOTROs Helms Deep Launch|dated=|website=www.tentonhammer.com|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref> After the Helm's Deep expansion, Turbine has discontinued for three years paid expansions in favor of quarterly updates with content free to VIPs. <ref name="Looking Ahead to 2014">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?535422-A-letter-from-Executive-Producer-Kate-Paiz-Looking-Ahead-to-2014|articlename=A letter from Executive Producer Kate Paiz - Looking Ahead to 2014|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>

====Update 13: The Breaking of Isengard====
''The Breaking of Isengard'' is the thirteenth update and was released [[14 April]], [[2014]]. <ref name="Update 13">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?546315-Update-13-The-Breaking-of-Isengard-%E2%80%93-Official-release-Notes|articlename=Update 13: The Breaking of Isengard – Official release Notes|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>=

*Release of a new landscape consisting of post-[[Battle of Isengard]] Nan Curunir as well as the Entwood<ref name="Update 13"/>, an area consisting of the south-western part of Fangorn.
*The fourteenth and final book of Epic Volume III: Allies of the King, The Waters of Isengard.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/dev-diary-%E2%80%93-update-13-quest-notes|articlename=Dev Diary – Update 13 Quest Notes|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*Misty Mountains, North Downs and Trollshaws region revamps.<ref name="Update 13"/>
*Resizable inventory bags.<ref name="Update 13"/>
*Level scaling from level 20 up for players in the Ettenmoors and temporary Ettenmoors passes for free-to-play purchasable with Mithril Coins.<ref name="Update 13"/>

====Update 14: Paths of the Dead====
''Paths of the Dead'' is the fourteenth update and was released [[14 July]], [[2014]].<ref name="Update 14">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?552272-Update-14-Paths-of-the-Dead-Release-Notes-amp-Known-Issues|articlename=Update 14: Paths of the Dead - Release Notes & Known Issues |dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>=

*Release of the West Gondor region, consisting of the areas the [[Paths of the Dead]], the [[Blackroot Vale]], [[Lamedon]], the Havens of [[Belfalas]], and [[Dol Amroth]]. <ref name="Update 14"/><ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/u14|articlename=Update 14: Paths of the Dead Now Available|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*A new Epic series,<ref name="Update 14"/> Volume IV: The Strength of Sauron, beginning with Book 1: The Road to Gondor.
*The Essence System, allowing specially slotted armors to be fitted with a variety of Essences for customizable stats.<ref name="Update 14"/>.
*Level cap increase to 100.<ref name="Update 14"/>
*The [[Dead Marshes]] region was added later in the minor Update 14.2, released September 15 2014. This area included a Session Play featuring Frodo, Samwise, and Gollum's passage through the marshes, casting the player character as Sam.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?555920-Update-14-2-Release-Notes|articlename=Update 14.2 Release Notes|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=28 July 2015}}</ref>

====Update 15: Gondor Aflame====
''Gondor Aflame''<ref name="U15 Announcement">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.lotro.com/en/u15|articlename=Update 15: Gondor Aflame Now Available|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref> is the fifteeth update and was released 4 November, 2014. <ref name="Update 15">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=hhttps://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?558300-Update-15-Release-Notes|articlename=Update 15 Release Notes|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>

*The region of Central Gondor, consisting of [[Ringló Vale]], [[Dor-en-Ernil]], [[Lebennin]] and [[Pelargir]].<ref name="U15 Announcement"/><ref name="Update 15"/>
*Beorning race and class.<ref name="U15 Announcement"/><ref name="Update 15"/>
*Epic Volume IV Book 2: The Dawnless Day.<ref name="Update 15"/>
*A new Epic Battle, Retaking Pelargir.<ref name="Update 15"/> Initially only available in solo/duo mode, a full fellowship version was released in 4 February, 2015 with Update 15.2.<ref name="Update 15.2">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7312886|articlename=Update 15.2 Release Notes|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=28 July 2015}}</ref>
*Roving Threats, a new type of open landscape group content.<ref name="Update 15"/> Additional Roving Threats were added to other regions of the game beginning with Update 15.2<ref name="Update 15.2"/>

====Update 16: Ashes of Osgiliath====
''Ashes of Osgiliath'' is the sixteenth update and was released [[1 May]], [[2015]].<ref name="Update 16">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?568045-Update-16-Ashes-of-Osgiliath-%E2%80%93-Official-Release-Notes|articlename=Update 16: Ashes of Osgiliath – Official Release Notes|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=27 July 2015}}</ref>=

*The region of Eastern Gondor, consisting of Upper Lebennin, Lossarnach, South Ithilien and Osgiliath.<ref name="Update 16"/>
*Epic Volume IV Book 3: Voices of the Past.<ref name="Update 16"/>
*Cosmetic weapons and shields, more Roving Threats, and new PvMP map set in Osgiliath were released with Update 16.2 on 17 July, 2015. A new quest series of weekly episodic content, following the adventures of the Hobbit Bingo Boffin, was begun the Wednesday after the update, on 22 July.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?572512-Update-16-2-Release-Notes&p=7404279#post7404279|articlename=Update 16.2 Release Notes|dated=|website=LOTRO|accessed=28 July 2015}}</ref>

====Update 17: The Siege of Minas Tirith====
''The Siege of Minas Tirith'' is the seventeenth update and was released [[27 October]], [[2015]].

*The region of Old Anórien, including [[Minas Tirith]], the [[Pelennor Fields]], and Talath Anor.
*Epic Volume IV Book 4: Siege of the White City
*New crafting tier, hidden cosmetic weapon toggle.
*New Epic Battles: Defence of Minas Tirith, Hammer of the Underworld.

====Update 18: The Battle of Pelennor Fields====
''The Battle of Pelennor fields'' is the eighteenth update and was released [[11 April]] [[2016]].

*The region of Far Anórien, including [[Drúadan Forest|Taur Drúadan]], [[Warning beacons of Gondor|Beacon hills]], and the Pelennor Fields during the battle.
*Instance cluster including two 3-man instances (The Quays of the Harlond, The Blood of the Black Serpent), one 6-man instance (The Silent Street) and a 12-man raid (Throne of the Dread Terror).
*Epic Volume IV Book 5: The Ride of the Rohirrim and Book 6: The Battle of Pelennor Fields.

====Update 19: March of the King====
''March of the King'' is the nineteenth update and was released [[14 October]], [[2016]].

*The region March of the King, including [[North Ithilien]], after battle Minas Tirith, after battle Osgiliath, and after battle Pelennor Fields.
*Flora barter system to exchange new gear for flowers.
*Epic Volume IV Book 7: March of the King.

====Update 20: Battle of the Black Gate====
''Battle of the Black Gate'' is the twentieth update and was released [[21 March]], [[2017]].

*The region The Wastes, including Noman-lands, [[Slag-hills]] and [[Dagorlad]] which surround the [[Black Gate]].
*New reputation items to exchange for armour.
*Epic Volume IV Book 8: Battle of the Black Gate.

===Mordor Expansion===
''Mordor'' is the sixth expansion, and the twenty-first update, released on [[2 August]], [[2017]].

*The region Plateau of [[Gorgoroth]] includes five different areas, [[Udûn]], Dor Amarth, Lhingris, Talath Urui, and Agarnaith.
*The conclusion of the Epic Questline (and Volume 4), with Book 9.
*A new series of quests, the "Black Book of Mordor", becomes the main storyline after the conclusion of the Epic Quests. There are four chapters introduced in this update.
*The Allegiance System is introduced, players can pledge to one of four factions to gain greater rewards in [[Mordor]]. They are the Kingdom of [[Gondor]], the Court of [[Lothlórien]], [[Durin's Folk]], and the Hobbits of the Company.
*A new instance cluster is introduced, featuring a 3-man instance (The Court of Seregost), a 6-man instance (The Dungeons of Naerband), and a 12-man raid (The Abyss of Mordath).

====Update 22: Legacy of the Necromancer====
''Legacy of the Necromancer'' is the twenty-second update, released on [[6 March]], [[2018]].

*The new region "[[Eryn Lasgalen]] and the Dale-lands" (otherwise known as the "Strongholds of the North" or "Northern Mirkwood"), features the Forest of Eryn Lasgalen (including the [[Halls of the Elven-king]] (known as Felegoth), The Dale-lands (featuring iconic locations such as The [[Long Lake]], [[Lake-town]], [[Dale]], and [[Ravenhill]]), and [[Erebor]], the Lonely Mountain.
*Three new reputation factions are introduced; the "Elves of Felegoth", the "Men of Dale", and the "Dwarves of Erebor".
*The Black Book of Mordor continues with two new chapters exploring the new region.

====Update 23: Where Dragons Dwell====
''Where Dragons Dwell'' is the twenty-third update, released on [[9 October]], [[2018]].

* The new area "The Dwarf-holds", consists of two areas; The [[Iron Hills]], and [[Ered Mithrin]]. An expanded area of [[Erebor]] is also opened.
* A new instance cluster is introduced, featuring two 3-man instances (Caverns of Thrumfall and Glimmerdeep), a six-man instance (Thikil-gundu), and a 12-man raid (The Anvil of Winterstith).
* The Black Book of Mordor continues with two new chapters exploring the new areas.

====Update 24: Vales of Anduin====
''Vales of Anduin'' is the twenty-fourth update, released on [[4 June]], [[2019]].
* A new region, the [[Vales of Anduin]] was released, containing several key locations such as the Beorninghus ([[Beorn's Hall]]), The [[Carrock]], the [[Eagle's Eyrie]], the [[Gladden Fields]], [[Rhosgobel]], and various settlements of the [[Woodmen]].
* Update 24.2 brought the "Gladdenmere" sub-region to the Vales, along with a single six-man instance, "The Depths of Kidzul-kalah.
* The Black Book of Mordor continues with two new chapters exploring the new area, in addition to a "Prelude" to the Minas Morgul Expansion.

===Minas Morgul Expansion===
''Minas Morgul'' is the seventh expansion, and the twenty-fifth update, released on [[5 November]], [[2019]].

*The expansion consists of two new areas, "Mordor Besieged" consists of the upper half of [[Gorgoroth]] during the final stages of the [[Siege of Barad-dûr]] in the Second Age, and the [[Morgul Vale]], which consists of the areas between [[Ithilien]] to the west, and Gorgoroth to the east. The city of [[Minas Morgul]] is also available for exploration.
*A new playable race, the "Stout-axe dwarves", became available.
*New Crafting updates, including a new tier to crafting guilds.
*A new instance cluster taking place in the Morgul Vale, with four three-man instances, three six-man instances, and a raid, the Remmorchant, featuring battling with [[Shelob]] in [[Torech Ungol]].
*A new level cap of 130 is introduced.

====Update 26: Mists of Wilderland====
''Mists of Wilderland'' is the the twenty-sixth update, released on [[23 April]], [[2020]].
* A new region, the Wells of Langflood was released, featuring the upper-lands of the [[Vales of Anduin]], and the merging of the [[Greylin]] and [[Langwell]] rivers into the Anduin. In addition, there is the [[beorning]] settlement of Limlok, the [[stoor]] village of Lyndelby, and the ruins of [[Framsburg]], once the capital of the [[Eotheod]].
* A new reputation faction, the "Protectors of Wilderland", situated in Limlok was introduced.
* A brand new epic questline, "The Legacy of Durin and the Trials of the Dwarves" is introduced to follow the Black Book of Mordor, and follows Prince Durin's efforts in leading the united dwarves to retake [[Mount Gundabad]] from the orcs who dwell there. Two initial chapters were released.

====Update 27: The Great Wedding====
''The Great Wedding'' is the twenty-seventh update, released on [[30 June]], [[2020]].
* A new area, [[Minas Tirith]] (Midsummer), was introduced, situated after the destruction of the [[One Ring]], situated around the wedding of King [[Aragorn Elessar]] and [[Arwen Undomiel]].
* The [[Midsummer]] Festival was introduced, based in Midsummer Minas Tirith, featuring all new quests, items and deeds for players. In addition, the Summer and Farmer's Faire festivals were merged to make way for the Midsummer Festival.
* The Epic Questline continues with Volume V- The Peace of Middle-earth, in it's first book.

====Update 28: War of the Three Peaks====
''War of the Three Peaks'' is the eighth update, also called a "mini-expansion", released on [[20 October]], [[2020]].
* A new area, Elderslade, is introduced, and features the lands north of the Wells of Langflood and west of the [[Ered Mithrin]], situated before the very gates of [[Mount Gundabad]].
* The Missions mechanic was introduced, allowing players of any level over 20 to aid Durin's war-effort, and gain rewards through one of two new reputation factions: The Gabil'akka.
* "The Legacy of Durin and the Trials of the Dwarves" continues with two new chapters, featuring the Battle of Elderslade, and the challenging of Gorgar the Ruthless, Lord of Gundabad, and son of [[Bolg]].

====Update 29: The Wildwood====
''The Wildwood'' was released on [[27 March]], [[2021]].
* The Wildwood, a new zone, was released as part of the Bree-land starting at level 45. Includes new quests along with two reputation factions.
* New Missions were added for The Wildwood.
* The Bree-land map was updated accordingly.

====Update 30: Blood of Azog====
''Blood of Azog'' was released on [[8 June]], [[2021]].
* New Missions for new dwarf factions were released.
* "The Legacy of Durin" storyline continued with a flashback to [[Battle of Azanulbizar]]. The flashback is told by Hersegg, granddaughter of one of the heroes of that battle.
* The Fall of Khazad-dûm raid was also released with new gear to be earned. In this instance, players help the dwarves of Moria in TA 1981 in their final stand against Durin's Bane.
* This is the final content update before the next major expansion, ''Fate of Gundabad'', released on November 10th, 2021.

=====Update 30.3=====
''Update 30.3'' was released on [[13 October]], [[2021]].
* This update did not contain any new quest content for the game, but did release several significant features leading up to The Fate of Gundabad expansion, along with smaller quality of life changes.
* The Brawler class was introduced to the game.
* A fully revamped Legendary Item system released publicly after many months of beta testing
* The housing system saw an update that removed the size signifiers for housing items, making it easier to customise player housing

===Fate of Gundabad Expansion===
''Fate of Gundabad'', the ninth expansion and thirty-first update, was released on [[10 November]], [[2021]].

* The expansion adds the new "Gundabad" region, which consists of seven distinct areas; five of which are located under the mountain itself and two others are outside, to the north of it.
* "The Legacy of Durin and the Trials of the Dwarves" storyline is conluded with seven new chapters taking place inside Gundabad.
* The new instance cluster includes two three-man instances and one six-man instance.
* A new level cap of 140 is introduced, and new Missions are added within Gundabad.

====Update 32: Rangers and Ruins====
''Rangers and Ruins'' was released on [[16 February]], [[2022]].

* A new raid, "The Hiddenhoard of Abnankâra", was released, featuring Prince Durin's final confrontation with Hrímil Frost-heart within the ancient treasury of the Greymaul Rebellion.
* A new premium housing area in the Abodes of [[Erebor]] was released, located within one of the last of [[Smaug|Smaug's]] treasure hoards.
* A new sub-region, the [[Angle (Eriador)|Angle of Mitheithel]] was released, filled with elven ruins, and the outposts of the [[Rangers of the North]].
* The new 'Legendary Item Rewards Track' was introduced to compliment the new Legendary Item System. Players use their item XP to gain special rewards to help increase the power of their items.

====Update 33: The Yondershire====
''The Yondershire'' was released on [[20 April]], [[2022]].
* This update was released alongside the 15 year celebration of ''Lord of the Rings Online''. This event runs from the 20th of April up until 12th of May.
* A new sub-region, "The Yondershire", was released, connecting the [[Ered Luin]] directly to the rest of Middle-earth for the first time. Hobbit villages such as [[Nobottle]], [[Tighfield]], [[Gamwich]], and [[Long Cleeve]] are also featured.
* All content including and prior to the Helm's Deep Expansion, including the Rune-keeper, Warden, and Beorning classes, as well as the High Elf race were made free and available to all players.

====Update 34: Before the Shadow====
''Before the Shadow'', the thirty-fourth update, also called a mini-expansion, was released on [[15 November]], [[2022]].
* The expansion adds 2 new regions: [[Swanfleet]] and [[Cardolan]], each consisting of 6 areas. In Swanfleet you find [[Stoor]]-villages and on it's border lies the ruined city of [[Tharbad]]. In Cardolan, on the other side of Tharbad, there are ruins of Arnor.
* With this update comes a 6-player instance: Sarch Vorn, the Black Grave and a new skirmish: The Doom of [[Ost-in-Edhil|Caras Gelebren]]. A new difficulty system for the Missions, called ''Delvings'', was also added.
* In the expanion is included a new starter experience, starting in Swanfleet, with a new Epic Quest line, guided by [[Boromir]], who is seeking [[Rivendell]].

====Update 35: Return to Carn Dûm====
''Return to Carn Dûm'' was released on [[22 March]], [[2023]].

* Multiple instances have been added in [[Carn Dûm]]: 2 small fellowships and one full fellowship instance. A Raid is also planned.
* There was a big power and damage revamp.
* The [[Last Homely House]] had a complete makeover.
====Update 36: Gondor Renewed====
''Gondor Renewed'' was released on [[31 May]], [[2023]].

* A new region, called the ''King's Gondor'', was added. This is [[Gondor]] after the crowning of [[Aragorn II]].
* A new storyline, called ''The Song of Waves and Wind'', was added. In this story you have to help Gondor to recover after the War of the Ring.
* A new landscape difficulty, called ''The Paths of the Valour'' is aviable.

==Added elements and deviations from the book==
''The Lord of the Rings Online'' does not only follow the story as told in ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', but also tells original stories about events happening during the same time period as the War of the Ring. These chiefly involve player characters following the trail of the members of the Fellowship and other main characters from the text. As such, there are a number of elements that do not appear in any of the published works. This includes characters, lineages, objects and locations. A selection of these are described below.

===Major original characters===
* '''[[Amarthiel]]''' served the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]] during his first reign over [[Angmar]]<ref>In the game the Witch-king reigned over Angmar again shortly before the [[War of the Ring]].</ref> and wore the [[lesser rings|lesser ring]] Narchuil. She was slain by Narmeleth at the [[Battle of Fornost]] and her soul wandered [[Middle-earth]] for over a thousand years. She managed to possess Narmeleth and disguised herself as Sara Oakheart. She eventually revealed herself after the defeat of [[Mordirith]] by Golodir and becomes the Regent of Angmar.

* '''[[Andraste]]''' was a female [[Men|Man]] who served the [[Witch-king]].

* '''[[Jon Brackenbrook]]''' was a [[Men|Man]] who was captain of [[Archet]].

* '''Ronald Dwale''' was a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] from Dwalling. He was an author and a member of the Inklings, that meets in the [[The Eagle and Child|Bird and Baby Inn]]. He was based on [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] himself.

* '''[[Éogan]]''' was the second in command of the [[Blackwolds]] and took over leadership of the group after William Skunkwood's death.

*'''Gorgar the Ruthless''' was another descendent of Azog who led the Orcs of Gundabad against the Gabil'akka during the War of Three Peaks.

*'''Gorothul''' was a Black Numenorean sorcerer high in the ranks of [[Dol Guldur]].

* '''The Huntsman''' was a spirit found in [[Enedwaith]] who took the shape of a large man with horns of a stag. Many players thought this was [[Oromë]]. The developers confirmed that it wasn't Oromë but a [[Maiar|Maia]] of Oromë.<ref>[https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?359604-big-D-small-d&p=4996860&highlight=#post4996860 big D, small d] [[Jonathan Rudder]], lotro.com forums</ref>

* '''Ivar the Bloodhand''' was a Gaunt-lord from the [[First Age]].

*'''Karazgar''' was one of the Gúrzyul seeking to claim power in Mordor after Sauron's defeat.

*'''Mazog''' was a descendant of [[Azog]] and leader of the Orcs of Moria.

* '''[[Mordirith]]''' was the Steward of Angmar.

* '''Narmeleth''' was an elf maiden of [[Rivendell]] and daughter of Laerdan. She slew [[Amarthiel]] during the [[Battle of Fornost]] and became possessed by her soul over a thousand years later.

* '''Mundo Sackville-Baggins''' was a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] who was mistakenly identified as having the ring.

* '''William Skunkwood''' was the leader of the [[Blackwolds]].

* '''[[Skorgrím Dourhand]]''' was a dwarf and leader of the [[Dourhands]]. He was slain during the Battle of Edhelion. His corpse was used as a vehicle by Ivar the Bloodhand who possessed it with a fell spirit to trick the Dourhands to ally themselves with the forces of [[Angmar]].

* '''[[Sambrog]]''' was the Wight-lord of the [[Barrow-downs]].

===Original Groups===
* '''The [[Blackwolds]]''' were a group of [[Men|Mannish]] brigands from [[Bree-land]].

* '''The [[Dourhands]]''' was a clan of dwarves aligned with the forces of [[Angmar]]. They were the dwarves that stayed behind to rebuild the Dwarven Halls in the [[Blue Mountains]] which were destroyed during the [[War of Wrath]].

*The '''Gúrzyul''' were powerful Black Númenoreans who served near the top of the chain of command in Mordor.

* The '''[[Inklings]]''' are a group of [[Hobbits|Hobbit]]-authors who discuss literature. They meet each other in the [[The Eagle and Child|Bird and Baby Inn]]. Prominent members are [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Ronald Dwale]], [[Owen Barfield|Owen Farfield]], [[Charles Williams|Carlo Williams]], and [[C.S. Lewis|Jack Lewisdown]]. The group and members are based on the real [[Inklings]].

*The '''Iron Garrison''' was a group of Longbeard Dwarves that sought to find [[Balin]] and retake the Mines of Moria.

*The '''Stout-axes''' were a House of Dwarves lost to slavery in Mordor. They were eventually freed after the demise of Sauron.

*The '''Warriors Three''' were a trio of Rohirrim adventure seekers.

*The '''Zhelruka''' were an eastern House of Dwarves who migrated westward after the War of the Ring.

===Original Objects===
* '''Narchuil''' was one of the [[lesser rings]] forged by the elven-smiths during the [[Second Age]].

* '''Zigilburk''' was a legendary [[mithril]] axe discovered in Moria by the Iron Garrison.

* The '''Vandassari''' were a set of stones brought from [[Númenor]] to Middle-earth. These are the Oath-stones with the power to hold those who swear upon them to their promises, such as the Stone of [[Erech]].

* The '''Black Book of Mordor''' was a mysterious text discovered in the Iron Hills.

===Original Locations===
* '''Agamaur''' was a vast swamp of the [[Lone-lands]]. It was a site of a major battle between [[Arthedain]], [[Cardolan]] and [[Rhudaur]]. To the west were the ruins of Ost Guruth, a fortress of [[Arnor]] claimed by the nomadic Eglain. To the east lay the ruins of Garth Agarwen, a fortress of Rhudaur ruled by [[Hill-men]] loyal to the mysterious Red Maid.

* '''[[The Eagle and Child|Bird and Baby Inn]]''' was an inn in [[Michel Delving]].

* '''[[Esteldin]]''' was a ruin of Arnor in the [[North Downs]]. At the time of the [[War of the Ring]], it was used as a base of operations by the [[Rangers of the North]].

*'''Falathlorn''' was a green and beautiful region of the [[Ered Luin]] favored by the Elves. It contained the Elvish havens of [[Duillond]] and [[Celondim]]. Not far from this region were the chilly Low-lands, site of the Dwarvish cities [[Gondamon]] and [[Kheledûl]].

*'''Galtrev''' was one of the largest towns of [[Dunland]], the nominal capitol of the country.

*'''Lhanuch''' was a chief village among the [[Dunlendings]] of [[Enedwaith]].

*'''Luntil's Ferry''' was a secret crossing of the River Anduin in [[Lossarnach]].

*'''Maur Tulhau''' was a [[Stoors|Stoorish]] Hobbit village in [[Enedwaith]] located in the forbidding Gloomgens. It was an remnant of the time when the Stoors lived in this region before most of their number moved north to [[The Shire]].

*'''Nar's Peak''' was a cleft along one of the spurs of the [[Misty Mountains]]. Thorin and some other exiles of [[Erebor]] dwelt for a time.

* '''[[Othrongroth]]''' was the oldest and largest Edain mound in the [[Barrow-downs]].

* '''Stangard''' was a [[Rohirrim]] settlement near the Great River [[Anduin]]. Its inhabitants were mostly exiles sent to protect [[Rohan]]'s outer borders.

* '''[[Tinnudir]]''' was an island in [[Lake Evendim]]. It was used as a headquarters by a group of Rangers called the Wardens of [[Annúminas]], protectors of the ancient capitol of Arnor.

*'''Wildermore''' was a small plateau in the northern portion of [[Eastemnet]]. It suffered an unnatural winter due to the machinations of Saruman.

*'''Woodsedge''' was one of the main towns of the [[Woodmen]] living in the Vales of [[Anduin]] at the edge of [[Mirkwood]].

==Active Worlds==
*[US]Arkenstone (Unofficial Oceanic)
*[EU]Belegaer [DE-RP]
*[US]Brandywine
*[US]Crickhollow
*[EU]Evernight [UK]
*[US]Gladden
*[EU]Gwaihir [DE]
*[US]Landroval [EN-RE]
*[EU]Laurelin [UK-RP]
*[EU]Sirannon [FR]
*Anor [Legendary]
*Shadowfax [Legendary]
*Treebeard [Legendary]

==European servers==
The European servers were originally created and hosted by [[Codemasters]], but on [[1 June]] [[2011]] LOTRO Europe was taken over by Turbine, who are based in the Easter U.S. This arrangement continued with Standing Stone Games who currently host the European servers.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.casualstrolltomordor.com/2011/04/turbines-lotro-service-goes-global/|articlename=Turbine's LOTRO Service Goes Global|dated=24 April 2011|website=A Casual Stroll to Mordor|accessed=2 January 2012}}</ref>

European servers are further distinguished by other languages, French and German in particular.

==Legendary Servers==
'''Legendary servers''' are special worlds with a progressive level cap. The first legendary server, Anor, was launched in 2018, while Ithil was opened shortly thereafter to accommodate congestion. Due to inactivity, Ithil was eventually closed in 2021.

In fall of 2021, two new Legendary servers were announced. Both would follow the previous legendary model, by starting at the original level cap of 50 and slowly expanding from there, but each had its own take on progression. The Shadowfax server gave players 50% more experience points than the standard servers, while Treebeard slowed experience point gain y 70%. Each server would also receive expansions at a different pace, with Shadowfax gaining expansions more quickly than Treebeard.

==Roleplay Servers==
To encourage players who wish to enjoy the game as their characters, some servers have been designated RP as roleplaying servers. In these worlds, it is expected that most players will interact together as the characters they have made, imagining themselves as actually being in Middle-earth. As a special case Landroval is designated RE, roleplay encouraged.

==Closed Worlds==
Over time, due to shifting player populations, worlds have been consolidated. Players transfer their characters to a new world and the old server is then closed. Below is a list of closed worlds.
*[RU] Fornost
*[RU] Mirkwood
*[RU] Aglarond
*[US] Vilya
*[EU] Maiar [DE]
*[US] Firefoot
*[US] Meneldor
*[US] Windfola
*[EU] Morthond [DE]
*[EU] Gilrain [UK]
*[US] Nimrodel
*[EU] Withywindle [UK]
*[EU] Vanyar [DE]
*[US] Dwarrowdelf
*[US] Riddermark
*[EU] Anduin [DE]
*[EU] Estel [FR-RP]
*[EU] Eldar
*[US] Imladris
*[US] Silverlode
*[US] Elendilmir (Oceanic)
*[EU] Snowbourn [UK]
*Ithil [Legendary]

==License==
For ''The Lord of the Rings Online'', [[Turbine]] (and subsequently [[Standing Stone Games]]) has licensed the rights to the content and lore of ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. As a result neither Turbine, nor Standing Stone Games, does not have license rights to the [[New Line Cinema]] film series by [[Peter Jackson]], nor ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'' books, or other posthumous works that were published recently, such us ''[[The Children of Húrin]]''.

==Reception==
''The Lord of the Rings Online'' has been received very positively thus far, as reviews continue to appear since the game's initial release.<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/middleearthonline Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, The - Review] metacritic.com</ref>

GameDaily awarded the game 9/10, praising its rich, fantasy-themed universe, well-integrated trait and title system, and a story that remains true to the works of Tolkien. Yahoo! Video Games wrote a review with few negative mentions, awarding the game a score of 4/5,<ref>[http://videogames.yahoo.com/gamereview?cid=1990963744&tab=reviews&page=0&eid=513259 The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar Review] Yahoo! Games</ref> while ''Computer and Video Games'' called the game an essential purchase for ''Lord of the Rings'' fans, scoring the game a 9.2/10.<ref>[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=161846&skip=yes PC Review: Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar] ''Computer and Video Games''</ref> Eurogamer scored the game a 9.0/10, calling it tough to resist.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=75657 Review - Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar] Eurogamer</ref> Gamespy gave it 4.5/5 stars, claiming the game "opened up Middle-Earth to the masses" but commented negatively on its weak PvP content,<ref>[http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/lord-of-the-rings-online-shadows-of-angmar/785884p1.html The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar Review] GameSpy</ref> while GameTrailers awarded it 8.5/10,<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=754 The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar] Game Trailers</ref> citing its interesting tweaks to the MMO genre. IGN.com ranked it a similar 8.6/10, praising it for its solid experience, though criticizing it for its lack of major improvements to the genre.<ref>[http://pc.ign.com/articles/787/787942p3.html The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar Review] IGN</ref> GamerNode.com awarded the game an 8.8/10, calling it the best MMO launch experience since ''Ultima Online''.<ref>[http://www.gamernode.com/PC/Reviews/2848-Lord-of-the-Rings-Online-Review/index.html Lord of the Rings Online] GamerNode</ref> The ''New York Times'' called the game "a major achievement of interactive storytelling, the first game truly worthy of the ‘Lord of the Rings' franchise and a must-play for just about anyone with an interest in Tolkien or the future of online entertainment."<ref>[http://lotro.turbine.com/article/356 Lord of the Rings Online Press Release] Lord of the Rings Online</ref> In a GameSpot review, the product was awarded an 8.3/10, praising its appealing polish and intriguing Monster Play feature.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/middleearthonline/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=topten&tag=topten;all;score;5 The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar for PC Review] GameSpot</ref> Gamepro.com's review gave it an overall 4.25/5, pointing out how engaging the epic quests are, as well as how faithful to the novels the game managed to stay.<ref>[http://gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/112000.shtml Review: The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar for PC] Gamepro</ref> GameSpy declared ''The Lord of the Rings Online'' 'Game of the Month' for May 2007.<ref>[http://uk.gamespy.com/articles/795/795353p2.html Game of the Month: May 2007] GameSpy</ref>

==Awards==
In August 2007, Codemasters announced that ''The Lord of the Rings Online'' had received five Golden Joystick Awards nominations for the five applicable categories for the game,<ref>[http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6925679.stm Music and vice top games awards] BBC News</ref> and in October 2007 that it had won the "PC Game of the Year" at these awards.<ref>[http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7693&Itemid=2 Gears Wins Big at Game Awards] Next-Generation</ref> and again won the same award on October 2008. In December 2007, GameSpy awarded ''The Lord of the Rings Online'' 6th place in the top 10 PC games of 2007.<ref>[http://goty.gamespy.com/2007/pc/6.html GameSpy's Game of the Year 2007] GameSpy</ref> On December 18, Turbine announced it had also won the GameSpy MMO of the Year award.<ref>[http://www.lotro.com/article/476 LOTRO Wins Top Honors from Gamespy!] Lord of the Rings Online</ref> In January 2009, mmorpg.com awarded Turbine both MMORPG studio of the year 2008<ref>[http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/45/feature/2574/Best-MMO-Studio-of-2008-Winner MMORPG.com Best MMO Studo of 2008] mmorpg.com</ref>, and MMO Expansion of the Year for ''Mines of Moria''.<ref>[http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/45/feature/2579 MMORPG.com Best Expansion of 2008] mmorpg.com</ref>

==Subscription model==
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In North America, players who pre-ordered the game were offered a special founder's offer, a lifetime subscription for $199 or reduced cost of $9.99 per month. Standard monthly fee is $14.99 with three, six, twelve month, and lifetime discounts available. European players had a similar program from Codemasters.

A Holiday subscription was available in December of 2007 and January of 2008 for $9.99/month for a 3 month commitment. A one year anniversary addition includes a $9.99/month subscription or a $199.99 Lifetime subscription, which was again offered during the lead up to the release of Mines of Moria.

Warner Bros. announced on June 4, 2010 that Lord of the Rings Online will offer a free-to-play model starting in the fall of 2010.<ref>[http://turbine.com/news/105-warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-announces-the-lord-of-the-rings-online-to-adopt-global-free-to-play-model.html Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces The Lord of the Rings Online™ to Adopt Global Free-to-Play Model] Turbine, Inc</ref> On August 18, 2010, Warner Bros. announced that the free-to-play model would go live on September 10, 2010. On October 21, 2010, [[Codemasters]] announced that a preview of Free-to-Play would be available in Europe on October 25, 2010.<ref>[http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10839&pagename=news&type=news The Lord of the Rings Online Europe Preview Event]</ref>

==External links==
* '''[http://lotro.com Official website]'''
** '''[http://forums.lotro.com/ LOTRO Community Forums]''': The official ''Lord of the Rings Online'' forums
* '''[http://lotro-wiki.com LoTRO-Wiki]''': The most complete source of information for the game
* '''[http://lotroplayers.com LoTRO Players]''': Long-running news site and podcast
* '''[http://www.dadislotroguides.com Dadi's LOTRO Guides]''': Useful guides for various game systems.

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Tinnudir

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Aenorean: Created page with "{{adaptation}} {{location infobox | name= Tinnudir | image=275px | caption= The Keep of Tinnudir | pronun= | othernames= | location= Lake Evendim | type= City/Island | description= Outpost on an island in Evendim | regions= | towns= | inhabitants= Wardens of Annúminas | created= | destroyed= | rebuilt= | events= }} '''Tinnudir''' is a settlement on an island in Lake Evendim in..."

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| image=[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Tinnudur.jpg|275px]]
| caption= The Keep of Tinnudir
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| location= [[Lake Evendim]]
| type= City/Island
| description= Outpost on an island in [[Evendim]]
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| inhabitants= [[Rangers of the North|Wardens]] of [[Annúminas]]
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'''Tinnudir''' is a settlement on an island in [[Lake Evendim]] in the game ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'', inhabited by the [[Rangers of the North|Wardens]] of [[Annúminas]]. It is, apart from Annúminas that is infested with [[Orcs]] and [[Angmar|Agmarim]], the main city of the region [[Evendim]].

==Despcription==
It was probally built during the glorydays of [[Arnor]], along side the city Annúminas, but now it is inhabited by the few Rangers of the North that still remain. The Ranger Calengad is the leader of the city.

It is split into two parts: in the front, when you enter by the bridge, you see the camp, where most of the Rangers are. Here is also the skirmish and the stable master. Northwards, there is the building that is know as the Keep of Tinnidur. Here are the merchants and the citizens.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Tinnudir</ref>

==Etymology==
''Tinnidur'' comes from ''[[tinnu]]'' which could come from the same root as ''[[Tinúviel]]'', meaning "Twilight".<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entry TIN, SEL-D</ref>

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[[Category:The Lord of the Rings Online locations]]

File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Tinnudur.jpg

2023-06-22T16:06:56Z

Aenorean: Screenshot of Tinnudir

== Summary ==
Screenshot of Tinnudir
== Licensing ==
{{Fairuse-Turbine}}

Quarry

2023-06-22T15:52:01Z

Aenorean:

{{location infobox
| name=Quarry
| image=[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Quarry.jpg|275px]]
| caption=Quarry in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
| pronun=
| othernames=
| location=[[Eastfarthing]], [[the Shire]]
| type=Stone-quarry/Settlement
| description=
| regions=
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| inhabitants=[[Hobbits]]
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'''Quarry''' was a location in the northern [[Eastfarthing]], to the south of the [[hills of Scary]] and between [[Scary]] and [[Brandywine]],<ref>{{FR|Part}}.</ref>

Quarry could have been simply a stone-quarry<ref>{{HM|N}}, s.v. Scary, p. 775</ref> but possibly it could also have been a small [[Hobbit]] settlement or a village<ref>[[Robert Foster]], ''[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth]]'', entry "Quarry"</ref> as well.

==Etymology==
The word [[Wiktionary:quarry#Etymology 1|quarry]] is derived from Latin ''quarreria'' through French.

[[David Salo]] noted that the usage of a Latin-French word as a place-name is peculiar, in contrast to all other placenames which have [[Old English]] and/or [[Celtic]] etymologies; he suggests that the name perhaps represents a late [[Westron]] word, and not an original [[Hobbitish]] place-name.<ref>{{webcite|author=[[David Salo]]|articleurl=https://tolkienlistsearch.herokuapp.com/message/5e9c35b63ee6a6c41e9862d6|articlename=Hobbitish Place-names|dated=23 November 1998|website=[[Elfling]]|accessed=20 March 2013}}</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2007:''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
: Quarry is a stone quarry in the Shire, in the town Scary, currently overtaken by spiders. There is also a cave which is filled with them.

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[[Category:Cities, towns and villages of the Shire]]
[[de:Steinbruch]]
[[fi:Louhikko]]

File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Quarry.jpg

2023-06-22T15:48:34Z

Aenorean: Screenshot of Quary in the Lord of the Rings Online

== Summary ==
Screenshot of Quary in the Lord of the Rings Online
== Licensing ==
{{Fairuse-Turbine}}

Kheledul

2023-06-22T12:31:30Z

Aenorean: Redirect to Kheledûl

#REDIRECT [[Kheledûl]]

Kheledûl

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Aenorean:

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{{location infobox
| name= Kheledûl
| image= [[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Kheledûl.jpg|275px]]
| caption= Kheledûl seen from above
| pronun=
| othernames=
| location= Westeren [[Ered Luin]]
| type= City
| description= Dwarven port at the [[Lhûn]]
| regions=
| towns=
| inhabitants= [[Dourhands]]
| created= ca. {{TA|2850}}
| destroyed= ca.{{TA|3000}}
| rebuilt=
| events=
}}
'''Kheledûl''' is a Dwarven port at the [[Lhûn]] held by the [[Dourhands]] in the game ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''.

==History==
Kheledûl was originally founded by [[Thorin]] when he built [[Thorin's Halls]], as a port to trade with Zigilgund upstream in [[Forochel]], or maybe with the Elves of [[Duillond]], [[Celondim]] and [[Mithlond]], and far away in the south to the [[White Mountains]].<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Scouting_the_Dourhands</ref> When he found the city, he built a spire: the founding Spire of Kheledûl. <ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Spire_of_Kheled%C3%BBl</ref>

But at the time of the War of the Ring, the docks are overtaken by [[Skorgrím]]'s [[Dourhands]] and it is now an evil place to come. They use it as a base to further the operations of [[Angmar]].

==Etymology==
''Kheledûl'' is comprised of the [[Khuzdul]] word ''kheled'', which means "glass", such as in ''Kheled-zâram'', [[Mirrormere]]<ref>{{RS|4XXVN}}, Note 39</ref>, and ''ûl'', which has no paricular meaning.

{{references}}
[[Category: The Lord of the Rings Online locations]]

Kheledûl

2023-06-22T12:08:07Z

Aenorean: Created page with "{{adaptation}} {{location infobox | name= Kheledûl | image= 275px | caption= Kheledûl seen from above | pronun= | othernames= | location= Westeren Ered Luin | type= City | description= Dwarven port at the Lhûn | regions= | towns= | inhabitants= Dourhands | created= ca. {{TA|2850}} | destroyed= ca.{{TA|3000}} | rebuilt= | events= }} '''Kheledûl''' is a Dwarven port at the Lhûn held by the Dourhan..."

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{{location infobox
| name= Kheledûl
| image= [[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Kheledûl.jpg|275px]]
| caption= Kheledûl seen from above
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| location= Westeren [[Ered Luin]]
| type= City
| description= Dwarven port at the [[Lhûn]]
| regions=
| towns=
| inhabitants= [[Dourhands]]
| created= ca. {{TA|2850}}
| destroyed= ca.{{TA|3000}}
| rebuilt=
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}}
'''Kheledûl''' is a Dwarven port at the [[Lhûn]] held by the [[Dourhands]] in the game ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''.

==History==
Kheledûl was originally founded by [[Thorin]] when he built [[Thorin's Halls]], as a port to trade with Zigilgund upstream in [[Forochel]], or maybe with the Elves of [[Duillond]], [[Celondim]] and [[Mithlond]], and far away in the south to the [[White Mountains]].<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Scouting_the_Dourhands</ref> When he found the city, he built a spire: the founding Spire of Kheledûl. <ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Spire_of_Kheled%C3%BBl</ref>

But at the time of the War of the Ring, the docks are overtaken by [[Skorgríms]] [[Dourhands]] and it is now an evil place to come. They use it as a base to further the operations of [[Angmar]].

==Etymology==
''Kheledûl'' is comprised of the [[Khuzdul]] word ''kheled'', which means "glass", such as in ''Kheled-zâram'', [[Mirrormere]]<ref>{{RS|4XXVN}}, Note 39</ref>, and ''ûl'', which has no paricular meaning.

{{references}}
[[Category: The Lord of the Rings Online locations]]

File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Kheledûl.jpg

2023-06-22T11:03:02Z

Aenorean: Screenshot of Kheledûl

== Summary ==
Screenshot of Kheledûl
== Licensing ==
{{Fairuse-Turbine}}

Duillond

2023-06-22T11:00:08Z

Aenorean:

{{adaptation}}
{{location infobox
| name= Duillond
| image= [[File:The Lord of the Rings Online Duillond.jpg|275px]]
| caption= Terraces of Duillond facing the [[Lhûn]]
| pronun=
| othernames=
| location= [[Ered Luin]], at the [[Lhûn]]
| type= City
| description= City with terraces hanging over the [[Lhûn]]
| regions=
| towns=
| inhabitants= Survivors of the Fall of [[Edhelion]]
| created= ca. {{TA|2700}}
| destroyed=
| rebuilt=
| events=
}}
'''Duillond''' is an Elven city located at the [[Lhûn]] in the [[Ered Luin]] in the game ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'', upstream from [[Celondim]].

Duillond was founded by the Elves that survived the Fall of [[Edhelion]]. They first removed to [[Gondamon]], but afterwards came even more eastward to where they are now, in Duillond.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Duillond#Lore</ref>

It sits at the entry of [[Ered Luin]] and north of [[Celondim]], where they still had good relationships with, dating back from the woodtrading between it and Edhelion.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Duillond</ref>

It is also in the south of Duillond that the Spring Festival is held, in the Garden of Duillond.

==Etymology==
''Duillond'' means "River-haven", because it is a combination of ''dui'', which stands for "river"<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''river''</ref> and ''lond'', which stands for "haven".<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''londë''</ref>

{{references}}
[[Category:The Lord of the Rings Online locations]]

User talk:Sthynir

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Aenorean: Created page with "{{welcome}} ~~~~"

{{welcome}} [[User:Aenorean|Aenorean]] ([[User talk:Aenorean|talk]]) 21:24, 21 June 2023 (UTC)

Tolkien Gateway:Featured articles/Nominations

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{{shortcut|TG:FA/N}}Current '''nominations''' for '''featured article''' status are listed here. Former nominations (successful and unsuccessful) are listed at [[Tolkien Gateway:Featured articles/Archive]].

In considering an article, please review the nomination criteria below to judge for yourself whether the article meets the criteria. If you are satisfied, then create a new section at the bottom of the page, titled with the name of the article, with your rationale for nomination. Should the nomination prove successful, the article could soon be featured on the [[Main Page]].

==Nomination criteria==
Any registered user can nominate an article for '''featured''' status. It should be well-written, complete, illustrated, and referenced and meet these specific criteria:

:::#The text is ''entirely'' written by TG editors with correct English spelling, grammar and punctuation;
:::#There are no outstanding [[:Category:Maintenance templates|maintenance templates]] on the article;
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:::#Where applicable, contains interwiki links;
:::#Preferably no red-links, but no more than half-a-dozen.

After nomination, an article should receive five votes with with no objections within a month or so; each user being able to cast one vote. Each entry should begin with '''Agree''', '''Disagree''' or '''Undecided''' and be signed by the user, and, if they choose, an explanation of their vote.

==Current nominations==
===[[Gandalf]]===
It's a pretty impressive article, and well deserved for my favourite character and such an interesting character.--{{User:KingAragorn/sig}} 07:14, 6 June 2008 (EDT)

* '''Agree'''. If I'm not mistaking, Gandalf has already been FA once. That doesn't mean it can't be again, but it's near the end of the queue. Oh, '''agree''', btw. but the sourcing needs to be a bit better. -- [[User:Ederchil|Ederchil]] 08:01, 6 June 2008 (EDT)

* '''Agree'''. This article is extensive, appears complete, well-referenced, and lavishly illustrated. It is a prime example of what an FA should be.--[[User:Theoden1|Theoden1]] 13:31, 7 June 2008 (EDT)

*'''Agree'''. Yes, quite well done. Excellent, in fact.--Ingwe

* '''Agree'''. Nice long article, good information, plus good introduction into Tolkien. {{unsigned|ZehnWaters}}

*'''Agree''' A Middle Earth without Gandalf, is not a true Middle Eearth at all.--{{User:Breragor/sig}}

*'''Agree'''. After reading it, I have to admit it is the best article we have.--<tt>[[User:Odysseas-spartan-53|Odysseas]]-[[User talk:Odysseas-spartan-53|Spartan]][[Special:Contributions/Odysseas-spartan-53|53]]</tt> 10:50, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

*'''Agree'''. Olorin, Mithrandir, Gandalf, conjurer, istar, mighty maiar, there is so much to be told of my favourite immortal. Elvenshieldmaiden

*'''Agree'''. Exellent Article! Besides, Gandalf is the heart of Tolkien's work. His article deserves to be featured. [[User:Mthomas|mthomas]] 12:30, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

*'''Agree'''. The first thing new users see is the main page, and generally people are most familiar with Gandalf. --Yurpee

*'''Agree'''. A central character in the LoTR trilogy. Everyone knows who he is and he deserves a good moment in the spotlight. -- Naruvir

*'''Disagree''' - I think it's a big cluttered in its structure and severely lacks sources required to make it worthy of the title. --{{User:Mith/sig}} 14:23, 4 January 2011 (UTC)

*'''Agree'''. It definitely deserves to be featured, but I think later, after the revisions are done because of the Hobbit movies coming. {{Unsigned|Lilybell}}

*'''Agree'''. It is a well written article, the main picture is appropriate, and there are very little red links. This article gives a great introduction to Gandalf for someone who is new to Tolkien's works. Plus, the character is just all-around amazing. --[[User:Joszyboom|Joszyboom]]

*'''Agree'''. I think it is an important fact that Gandalf is a Miar, and not just a human with powers. I don't think that many people would know that, but it is important and this will help. -- quark

*'''Agree'''. I remember when I was just getting into Tolkien's works in 6th grade with The Hobbit and had no idea who Gandalf was then I went to LOTR and Gandalf with the "You Shall Not Pass" I was amazed and started to delve deeper but that was my own initiative if this article goes on the home page then any new Tolkien reader would go and read it learning a substantial amount of knowledge. -- Aragorn is Awesome

*'''Agree'''. But, people get so excited about editing his article that they forget the citations...--[[User:Erónèhire|Erónèhire]] 02:33, 10 March 2021 (UTC)

*'''Agree'''. It's a pretty big article and includes all information like detailed history as well as many images.--Shivam 07:38, 9 April 2021 (UTC)

*'''Disagree'''. Needs more references and the matter of his names is a mess. I'd change my vote if this is solved (I hope I can contribute anytime soon). --[[User:LorenzoCB|LorenzoCB]] 11:00, 13 April 2022 (UTC)

===[[Dwalin]]===
As Smaug has been featured for almost nine months now I think it is time to look for a new featured article. Personally I think [[Dwalin]] might be a good choice. It is well-writen, sourced, no maintaince templates and only one red link. Although Dwalin isn't as long as previous featured articles, it covers (almost) all information that can be found in the books. And, with [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]] coming this year people will search for more information about the Hobbit and characters/locations. Therefore it would be good if an article related to The Hobbit will appear on the main page. --[[User:Amroth|Amroth]] 19:57, 9 March 2012 (UTC)

:+1.--[[User:Morgan|Morgan]] 20:07, 9 March 2012 (UTC)

:Any other opinions? --[[User:Amroth|Amroth]] 14:53, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

::I don't like the main image.--{{User:KingAragorn/sig}} 15:20, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

:::I kind of agree, but we don't have many other images of him. The only other suitable image seems to be [[:File:New Line Cinema - Dwalin 2.png|this one]]. --[[User:Amroth|Amroth]] 19:55, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

::::Why not an image from The Hobbit film?--[[User:Erónèhire|Erónèhire]] 02:31, 10 March 2021 (UTC)

===[[Bard]]===
Although Gondolin has only been featured for just over 3 months, I think that the featured article should be updated more often. I feel that [[Bard]] is a great option, because sometimes i think he's underappreciated. He played a big part in The Battle of the Five Armies, and was the King of [[Dale]] for quite some time. --[[User:BrandonEchols|BrandonEchols]] 00:01, 10 April 2023 (UTC)

*'''Agree'''. It's a good article. However, I disagree with updating things more often. I've taken the resolution to update the whole Main Page exactly twice a year, in due dates.--[[User:LorenzoCB|LorenzoCB]] ([[User talk:LorenzoCB|talk]]) 12:07, 11 April 2023 (UTC)

*'''Agree'''. I think it would be a good choice, because he is '''truly''' underappreciated.--[[User:MEGRIMLOCK|MEGRIMLOCK]] ([[User talk:MEGRIMLOCK|talk]]) 13:01, 2 May 2023 (UTC)

*'''Disagree'''. While the article is interesting and while he is an important character in [[The Hobbit]], the article does not fullfill the criteria for nomination yet. It lacked references for the dates of his rule, the dates of his death and his minimum age at the time of his death. In addition, there were errors in the article. I corrected errors and added references, but the article is not finished yet. --[[User:Akhorahil|Akhorahil]] ([[User talk:Akhorahil|talk]]) 15:36, 2 May 2023 (UTC)

:True, I will help work on his page.--[[User:MEGRIMLOCK|MEGRIMLOCK]] ([[User talk:MEGRIMLOCK|talk]]) 16:40, 2 May 2023 (UTC)
===[[Númenor]]===
It is a quality article that is well known by any Tolkien fan, but it may have renewed interest from the non-fans who watched Rings of Power. (quoted from ''Ungoliant [JR Snow]'' in the [[TG:Chat|Discord]])[[User:Aenorean|Aenorean]] ([[User talk:Aenorean|talk]]) 16:52, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
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Tolkien Gateway:Featured articles/Nominations

2023-06-21T16:37:33Z

Aenorean: Númenor nomination

Duillond

2023-06-21T16:33:42Z

Aenorean: Created page with "{{adaptation}} {{location infobox | name= Duillond | image= 275px | caption= Terraces of Duillond facing the Lhûn | pronun= | othernames= | location= Ered Luin, at the Lhûn | type= City | description= City with terraces hanging over the Lhûn | regions= | towns= | inhabitants= Survivors of the Fall of Edhelion | created= ca. {{TA|2700}} | destroyed= | rebuilt= | events= }} '''Duillond''' is an Elven..."

{{adaptation}}
{{location infobox
| name= Duillond
| image= [[File:The Lord of the Rings Online Duillond.jpg|275px]]
| caption= Terraces of Duillond facing the [[Lhûn]]
| pronun=
| othernames=
| location= [[Ered Luin]], at the [[Lhûn]]
| type= City
| description= City with terraces hanging over the [[Lhûn]]
| regions=
| towns=
| inhabitants= Survivors of the Fall of [[Edhelion]]
| created= ca. {{TA|2700}}
| destroyed=
| rebuilt=
| events=
}}
'''Duillond''' is an Elven city located at the [[Lhûn]] in the [[Ered Luin]] in the game ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'', upstream from [[Celondim]].

Duillond was founded by the Elves that survived the Fall of [[Edhelion]]. They first removed to [[Gondamon]], but afterwards came even more eastward to where they are now, in Duillond.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Duillond#Lore</ref>

It sits at the entry of [[Ered Luin]] and north of [[Celondim]], where they still had good relationships with, dating back from the woodtrading between it and Edhelion.<ref>https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Duillond</ref>

==Etymology==
''Duillond'' means "River-haven", because it is a combination of ''dui'', which stands for "river"<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''river''</ref> and ''lond'', which stands for "haven".<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''londë''</ref>

{{references}}
[[Category:The Lord of the Rings Online locations]]