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ArdaCraft

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{{video game infobox
| image = ArdaCraft_Logo_New.png
| name = ArdaCraft
| developer = Mojang, Conquest Reforged
| platform = PC
| releasedate = [[15 November]] [[2014]]
| genre = [[wikipedia:Sandbox game|Sandbox]]

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'''''ArdaCraft''''' is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft Minecraft] build server recreating the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's [[Middle-earth]].<ref>{{webcite|author=Lauren Keating|articleurl=http://www.techtimes.com/articles/82094/20150904/minecraft-users-recreate-shire-lord-rings.htm/|articlename=Minecraft Users Recreate The Shire From 'The Lord Of The Rings'|dated=4 September 2015|website=Tech Times|accessed=28 October 2020}}</ref> The project began on 15 November 2014 and as of August 2024 has completed around a third of Middle-earth at a 1:58 scale. The final size of the map is estimated at around 2,300 square kilometres (~890 square miles), making it the largest re-creation of Middle-earth ever attempted, outside of works relying on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procedural_generation procedural generation].

==Conception==
[[File:ArdaCraft Rivendell.jpg|thumb|[[Rivendell]] was completed in 2018|left]]
The project was founded by players Fornad and dags, who believed that they could use Minecraft to re-create Middle-earth in the late Third Age in a larger and more accurate way than had ever been attempted before in any video game. Given its popularity and shallow learning curve, Minecraft was a good medium in which to work. However, the limitations of the game led ArdaCraft towards a modded approach, where it was able to use more textures and models than were available in the normal game. Eventually it adopted the [http://conquestreforged.com/ Conquest Reforged mod] in order to do this.

The project is run by volunteers and funded by donations, and is an entirely non-profit endeavour.

==Approach==
[[File:ArdaCraft Hobbiton.png|thumb|ArdaCraft's [[Hobbiton]] drew heavily upon Tolkien's watercolour]]
Despite being built in the blocky environment of Minecraft, ArdaCraft focuses on geological, botanical, and historical research in order to make its world as believable as possible. This includes researching historical farming techniques, understanding the likely climate of various areas in order to predict the kinds of plant species which should occur there, and examining analagous historical cultures for various regions - for example, Iron Age Celts for [[Dunland]], the Anglo-Saxons for [[Rohan]], or various ancient Mediterranean cultures (particularly the Eastern Roman Empire) for [[Gondor]].

In addition, a heavy emphasis is placed upon lore accuracy. Tolkien's legendarium, letters and sketches are all analysed to create as good of a representation of his world as possible, given the constraints of the game.

Other details are added to the world to help explorers feel more immersed. For instance, the project has its own soundtrack, composed by volunteers. The sun angle changes in the sky as the player gets further south, corresponding to the lines of latitude indicated by Tolkien. Real-world constellations that are below the horizon in the north are revealed in the south.

==Progress==
[[File:Middle-earth DEM (ArdaCraft).png|left|thumb|ArdaCraft's Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of Middle-earth is the most detailed ever made]]
As of August 2024, regions and locations which have been completed or are being worked on include [[The Shire]], The [[Blue Mountains]], [[Lindon]], [[Bree-land]], [[Arnor]], the [[Angle]], [[Forochel]], [[Rivendell]], the [[Vales of Anduin]], [[Lothlórien]], [[Isengard]], [[Emyn Muil]], [[Rohan]], [[Dunland]], [[Tharbad]], [[Moria]], and [[Gondor]]. Regions such as [[Mirkwood]] and [[Erebor]] are planned for the future.

They have also created the most detailed heightmap of Middle-earth ever made during the course of their work, which is in the early stages of being used for the [[Digital Tolkien Project]]. It aims for accuracy with the texts above all else, with the various - often contradictory - maps of Middle-earth published by J.R.R. Tolkien and [[Christopher Tolkien]] acting as a secondary source. As it is a three-dimensional map, the sightlines described in the text have also been taken into account to ensure complete accuracy.

ArdaCraft's founder presented the project's work to the [[The Tolkien Society|Tolkien Society]] at [[Oxonmoot]] 2024.
==See also==
*[[:Category:Games|Games]]

==External links==
*[https://ardacraft.me/ Official website]
*[http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqngW24Nl6yS-u99vE4E1Q YouTube channel]
*[https://www.instagram.com/ardacraft/ Instagram]

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Hillmen

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The '''Hillmen''' were a group of [[Men]] from whom came an evil lord who seized power in [[Rhudaur]] in the [[Third Age]].

==Origins==
Almost nothing can be said about the origin of the Hillmen, except that they were Men and that they probably lived in or near Rhudaur.

It is possible that they were [[Pre-Númenóreans]] related to the [[Dunlendings]] and [[Men of Bree]] whose ancestors had lived in the valleys of the [[White Mountains]] and moved to the southern valleys of the [[Misty Mountains]] and then as far north as the [[Barrow-downs]] during the [[Dark Years]].<ref>{{App|Men}}, p. 1130</ref>

It is also possible that they were Men of evil kinds who were not related to the [[Atani]] who were hostile to the Kings of the [[Dúnedain of Arnor]].<ref>{{PM|XNotes}}, note 59</ref> They mave have been descendants of [[Easterlings (First Age)|Easterlings]] who fled over the [[Blue Mountains]] back to the east after the [[War of Wrath]] at the end of the [[First Age]] from [[Beleriand]] or descendants of Easterlings who had not crossed over the Blue Mountains into Beleriand.<ref>{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref>

==Third Age==
It is possible that the Hillmen lived in the [[Ettenmoors]] or in the western Misty Mountains near the [[Angle]]<ref>{{HM|Guide}}, entry ''Hill-men'', p. 196</ref> at the time of King [[Argeleb I]] of [[Arthedain]].

In the days of King Argeleb I an evil lord of the Hillmen who was secretly allied with the realm of [[Angmar]] seized power in Rhudaur where there were few [[Dúnedain]].<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, entry for King Argeleb I, p. 1040</ref>

In {{TA|1409}}<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1409, p. 1086</ref> a great army came from Angmar, invaded and ravaged [[Cardolan]], surrounded [[Weathertop]], burned and destroyed the [[Tower of Amon Sûl]], defeated the Dúnedain and killed King [[Arveleg I]] of Arthedain. Evil Men who were subject to Angmar occupied Rhudaur and the Dúnedain of Rhudaur were killed or fled to the west.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, entry for King Arveleg I, p. 1040</ref>

The fate of the Hillmen is not known. In {{TA|1975}}<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1975, p. 1086</ref> troops from the elven realm of [[Lindon]], from [[Arnor]], an expeditionary force from [[Gondor]] led by their prince [[Eärnur]] and a force from [[Rivendell]] led by [[Glorfindel]] defeated the forces from Angmar so that no man and no Orc of the realm of Angmar remained west of the Misty Mountains.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}, entry for King Eärnil II, p. 1051</ref>

During the [[War of the Ring]], Rhudaur was uninhabited.<ref>{{FR|Flight|50}}, p. 201</ref>

==Other versions of the legendarium==
In a late manuscript version of what would later become Appendix A it is mentioned that power had been seized by "men in secret league with Angmar" during the time of King Malvegil of Arthedain<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, manuscript C, The Northern Line of Arnor: the Isildurioni, 16. Malvegil</ref> and that "an evil folk, workers of sorcery, subjects of Angmar" kill the Dúnedain in Rhudaur and construct dark forts in the hills during the time of King Arveleg I of Arthedain.<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, manuscript C, The Northern Line of Arnor: the Isildurioni, 18. Arveleg I</ref> In the latest manuscript version of what would become Appendix B it is mentioned that the Witch-king came from the North, overwhelmed the realms of Cardolan and Rhudaur, destroyed the Númenoreans that lived there, that Cardolan was abandoned and filled with deadly spirits and that "an evil people out of the North, much given to sorecry" lived in Rhudaur "for long".<ref>{{PM|Third}}, manuscript T4, entry for the year 1409</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2007-: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:In the game's version of [[Middle-earth]], many tribes of Hillmen still roam the land in the late Third Age. These include the Corcur of the [[Trollshaws]] and the [[Misty Mountains]] (descendants of the Men of Rhudaur), the Créoth of the [[Lone-lands]], and the Trév Duvardain of [[Angmar]]. A second tribe of Angmar, the Trév Gállorg, are shown to be friendly towards the [[Free Peoples]]. These tribal names are original to the game and do not exist in the works of Tolkien.

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Dunhir

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'''Dunhir''' was the the brother of [[Baranor (video game character)|Baranor]] and the uncle of [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]]. Dunhir was invented by [[Electronic Arts]] for ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''. Although he doesn't make an actual appearance in the game, he is mentioned in [http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/backstory#dunedainAnchor Eradan's History].<ref name="Backstory Eradan">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/backstory#dunedainAnchor|articlename=Human Character: Eradan's History|dated=|website=War in the North|accessed=25 December 2011}}</ref>

==History==
Dunhir's ancestors were members of a noble family from [[Númenor]], who were loyal to [[Elendil]]. After the [[Downfall of Númenor]] they went into exile to [[Middle-earth]] and served the [[Kings of Arnor|heirs of Elendil]] in [[Arnor]]. He was a [[Rangers of the North|Ranger]] and served [[Aragorn]]. After the death of [[Baranor (video game character)|Baranor]], he fostered Baranor's son, Eradan, and oversaw his training.<ref name="Backstory Eradan"/>

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Baranor (video game character)

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'''Baranor''' was the father of [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]] and the brother of [[Dunhir]]. Baranor was invented by [[Electronic Arts]] for ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''. Although he doesn't make an actual appearance in the game, he is mentioned in [http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/backstory#dunedainAnchor Eradan's History].<ref name="Backstory Eradan">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/backstory#dunedainAnchor|articlename=Human Character: Eradan's History|dated=|website=War in the North|accessed=25 December 2011}}</ref>

==History==
Baranor is a descendant of a noble family from [[Númenor]], who were loyal to [[Elendil]]. When the [[Valar]] destroyed Númenor, they went into exile to [[Middle-earth]]. They lived in [[Arnor]], where they served the [[Kings of Arnor]] and, after the fall of Arnor, the [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain]].

Baranor lived in the [[Angle]], where he served as a [[Rangers of the North|Ranger]], and had one son, Eradan. In the time of [[Aragorn]] he was lost while patrolling the [[Misty Mountains]]. Afterwards his son was fostered by his brother, Dunhir.<ref name="Backstory Eradan"/>

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Eradan (video game character)

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{{disambig-two|the main character of [[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]|the [[Stewards of Gondor|steward]] of [[Gondor]]|[[Eradan]]}}
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'''Eradan''' is one of the three main characters of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''. He is a [[Dúnedain|Dúnadan]] and was born before {{TA|2988}} in the [[Angle]]. He was both a skilled swordsman and archer, and a great tracker.<ref name="Backstory Eradan"/> He is voiced by [[Nolan North]].<ref name="voices">{{webcite|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/index.php/news/35-game-info/644-qaa-the-voices-of-war-in-the-north|articlename=Q&A: The Voices of War in the North|dated=20 July 2011|website=www.warinthenorth.com|accessed=February 14, 2012}}</ref>

==History==
===Youth===
The ancestors of Eradan were members of a noble family from [[Númenor]], who served [[Elendil]]. After the [[Downfall of Númenor]] they went in exile to [[Middle-earth]] and lived in [[Arnor]], where they served the [[Kings of Arnor|heirs of Elendil]]. After the fall of that kingdom they continued to serve the [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain]].

[[File:The Lord of the Rings- War in the North - Concept Art of Eradan1.png|250px|thumb|left|Concept Art of '''Eradan'''.]]Eradan spend his youth in a small [[Dúnedain]] settlement in the [[Angle]], while his father, [[Baranor (video game character)|Baranor]], served [[Aragorn]] as an [[Rangers of the North|Ranger]]. While Baranor and a company of Dúnedain patrolled the [[Misty Mountains]] he didn't return. After the loss of his father, Eradan was fostered by his uncle, [[Dunhir]].

===Life as a Ranger===
After he was grown up he started his training to be a Ranger. After only two years he completed his training and started to fight the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] and [[Trolls]] who roamed the east of [[Eriador]]. Eradan gained a high reputation as swordsman and archer, and his skills as outdoorsman and tracker were exceptional high.

When Aragorn doubled the defenses of [[the Shire]] Eradan served as one of the guards of [[Sarn Ford]] for many years under the command of [[Halbarad]]. In {{TA}} 3016 Aragorn became more active in the Shire's defense. In this time Eradan impressed Aragorn with his skills and bravery. Eradan accompenied Aragorn on many of his travels, on which Aragorn taught him even more about tracking.<ref name="Backstory Eradan"/> In {{TA|3018}} he met [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]] and [[Andriel]] as they joined the guards of the [[Sarn Ford]].<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/road-to-war/|articlename=The Road to War|dated=|website=War in the North|accessed=24 December 2011}}</ref>

===War of the Ring===
[[File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Aragorn, Eradan, Andriel and Farin in the Prancing Pony.png|300px|thumb|[[Andriel]], '''Eradan''' and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]] meet [[Aragorn]] in the [[Prancing Pony]].]]When the [[Nazgûl]] attacked the [[Sarn Ford]] all three fought under the command of Halbarad in an attempt to prevent them entering the Shire. They were defeated and most of the rangers were killed. After the attack, Eradan, Andriel and Farin saw and overheard a meeting between the [[Witch-king]] and [[Agandaûr]]. Agandaûr told the Witch-king he had assembled an army of [[Orcs]] and [[Goblins]] in [[Fornost]].

Halbarad sent the three to [[Bree]], where they meet with Aragorn in the [[Prancing Pony]]. They tell Aragorn what happened, who sends them to Fornost, where they have to stop Agandaûr's army before it attacks [[Bree]].<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Prologue</ref>

After arriving in Fornost they are attacked by several groups of [[Orcs]] and [[Goblins]] and find a chained [[Eagles|eagle]]. After Eradan and his companions helped him to escape, he introduces himself as [[Beleram]] and explains how he has been captured.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Main Gate''</ref> In regards of his rescue, Beleram decides to help them stop Agandaûr.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Outer Wards''</ref>

In the inner wards of Fornost the companions meet with [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], who've been sent by [[Elrond|their father]] to scout Fornost. Andriel introduces Eradan and Farin to Elladan and Elrohir. After finding out they're appointed to deal with the same task, the two groups decide to work together. Firstly Elladan and Elrohir lead Eradan and his friends to the citadel, but latter on they take separate roads.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> But meet again - after surviving several ambushes - at the gate of the citadel. The gate of the citadel has been protected by Agandaûr with [[magic]]. As the sons of [[Elrond]] use all their power and concentration to remove the magical protection, Eradan, Andriel, Farin and Beleram protect them against an attack of [[Orcs]] and a [[Troll]].<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref>

Inside the Citadel tower the group overhear a conservation between Agandaûr and [[Tharzog]], who informs the earlier about intruders. Here, Eradan, Andriel and Farin are again separated from the sons of Elrond. The earlier fight and kill Tharzog and his guard. After which they proceed to the top of the tower, where they find Agandaûr fighting the sons of Elrond. Agandaûr - seeing he is outnumbered - flees on a [[Fell Beast]]. Although Beleram chases him, he has to give up after Agandaûr creates a thunderstorm.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel Tower''</ref>

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==Skills==
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One of his most unique skills is ''envision'', which allows him to move undetected behind enemies and attack them in the flank. He fights with both a bow and a sword, and is good in tracking enemies.<ref name="Gamespot Asia">[http://asia.gamespot.com/?tag=header%3Blogo Gamespot Asia], [http://asia.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north/news.html?sid=6296919&mode=previews The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Q&A], dated [[31 January]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[23 July]], [[2011]])</ref>

==Appearance==
[[File:Eradan of the week - 9 November.png|200px|thumb|''Eradan of the Week'' on [[9 November]] [[2011]].]]Although Eradan is only his thirties he looks older, because of his life in the wilderness.<ref name="Backstory Eradan"/> The player is able to change and customize the look of Eradan.

==See also==
*[[Andriel]]
*[[Farin (video game character)|Farin]]
*[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]

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** [[A Elbereth Gilthoniel! 1, no. 2]] (newsletter issue)
* [[Ælfwine]]
* [[aelin]]
* [[Aelin-uial]]
* [[Aeluin]]
* [[aen]]
* [[aer]]
* [[Aerandir]]
* [[Aerie]]
* [[Aerin]]
* [[aerlinn]]
* [[aew]]
* [[A Fan's Guide to Neo-Sindarin]]
* ''[[J.R.R.T.: A Film Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien|A Film Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien]]''
* ''[[A Fourteenth-Century Romance]]''
* [[Afros]]
* [[Men|Aftercomers]]
* [[Afterlithe]]
* ''[[After the King]]''
* [[Afteryule]]
* [[Agandaûr]]
* [[Agar]]
* [[Agarwaen]]
* ''[[A Gateway to Sindarin]]''
* [[Agatha]]
* [[Agathor]]
* [[Agathurush]]
* [[Ages]]
* [[agh]]
* [[Aghan]]
* [[aglâb]]
* [[Aglahad]]
* [[aglar]]
* [[aglareb]]
* [[Glittering Caves|Aglarond]]
* [[Pass of Aglon|Aglon]]
* [[A Glossary of the Eldarin Tongues]]
* [[Nils Ivar Agøy|Agøy, Nils Ivar]]
* ''[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth|A Guide to Middle-earth]]''
** ''[[A Guide to Middle-Earth 2003 Calendar]]''
** ''[[A Guide to Middle-Earth 2004 Calendar]]''
** ''[[A Guide to Middle-earth 2005 Calendar]]''
** ''[[A Guide to Middle-earth 2006 Calendar]]''
* ''[[A Guide to Playing The Hobbit]]''
* [[aha]]
* ''[[A Hobbit's Journal]]''
* ''[[A Hobbit's Travels]]''
* [[A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War]]
* [[ai]]
* [[Aiya|aia]]
* [[Aia María]]
* [[Aidan Turner]]
* Aiglos
** [[Aiglos 15]]
** [[Aiglos 20]]
** [[Aiglos 21]]
** [[Aiglos Special Issue I]]
** [[Aiglos Special Issue II]]
* [[aikasse]]
* ailin
** [[ailin]] (Quenya word)
** [[Ailin (lake in Valinor)]] (lake)
* [[Ailinel]]
* [[ailinónë]]
* [[Gilfanon|Ailios]]
* [[aimênu]]
* [[aina]]
** [[Ainairos]]
* Ainulindalë
** [[Ainulindalë]] (first [[Music of the Ainur]])
** [[Second Music of the Ainur]] (second [[Music of the Ainur]])
** ''[[Ainulindalë]]'' (book part)
** [[Ainulindalë (Morgoth's Ring)]] (chapter in [[Morgoth's Ring]])
** [[Ainulindalë (Lost Road)]] [[chapter in [[The Lost Road and Other Writings]]
** ''[[Ainulindalë (Rúmil's work)]]''
** [[Ainulindale (band)]]
* [[Ainur]]
* [[aipen]]
* [[airefëa]]
* [[Air New Zealand]]
* [[airë]]
* [[Aina|airi]]
* [[aiwe]]
* [[AIWĒ]]
* [[Radagast|Aiwendil]]
* [[Aiwenórë]]
* [[aiya]]
* [[Aiya Eärendil elenion ancalima!]]
* [[Alan Bliss|A.J. Bliss]]
* A Journey in the Dark
** ''[[A Journey in the Dark]]'' (chapter)
** ''[[A Journey in the Dark (scene)|A Journey in the Dark]]'' (scene)
** ''[[A Journey In The Dark (soundtrack)|A Journey In The Dark]]'' (track)
* [[AK]]
* Akallabêth
** [[Akallabêth]] (event)
** [[Akallabêth and other Tolkien works (Album)]] (album)
*** [[Akallabêth (for orchestra), Op. 42a]] (song)
*** [[Akallabêth (for solo piano), Op. 42]] (song)
**''[[Akallabeth MUSH]]'' (game)
** [[The History of the Akallabêth]] (chapter)
* [[Åke Bertenstam]]
* [[Åke Ohlmarks]]
* A Knife in the Dark
** ''[[A Knife in the Dark]] (chapter)
** ''[[A Knife in the Dark (scene)|A Knife in the Dark]]'' (scene)
** ''[[A Knife In The Dark (soundtrack)|A Knife In The Dark]]'' (track)
* [[Aksa]]
* [[alag]]
* [[LAK|ÁLAK]]
* [[Alalminórë]]
* [[Alan B. Clark]]
* [[Alan Bliss]]
* [[Alandri]]
* [[Alan Howard]]
* [[Alan Lee]]
** [[:Category:Images by Alan Lee|Images by Alan Lee]]
* [[Alan Shearman]]
* [[Alan Tilvern]]
* [[Letter to Alan White]]
* [[ÁLAT]]
* [[alata]]
* [[Belegaer|Alatairë]]
* [[Blue Wizards|Alatar]]
* [[Galadriel|Alatáriel]]
* [[Albert Dreary]]
* [[Alboin Errol]]
* [[alcar]]
* ''[[Alcar i Ataren]]''
* [[Alcarin]]
* [[Alcarinquë]]
* ''[[Alcar mi Tarmenel na Erun]]''
* [[Alcarondas]]
* [[Alchemy in Middle-Earth]]
* [[Soni Alcorn-Hender|Alcorn-Hender, Soni]]
** [[:Category:Images by Soni Alcorn-Hender|Images by Soni Alcorn-Hender]]
* [[alda]]
* [[Aldalómë]]
* [[Aldamir]]
* [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]]
* ''[[Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife]]''
* [[Aldaron]]
* [[Aldburg]]
* [[Alders]]
* Aldor
** [[Aldor]]
** [[Aldor (film character)]]
* [[Aldudénië]]
* [[Aldëa]]
* [[List of minor The Lord of the Rings Online characters in Bree-land#Aldred Cartwright|Aldred Cartwright]]
* [[Aldudénië]]
* [[Aldúya]]
* [[Alexander Cameron]]
* [[Alexander John]]
* [[Rob Alexander|Alexander, Rob]]
** [[:Category:Images by Rob Alexander|Images by Rob Alexander]]
* [[Alexandra Astin]]
* [[Alexei Kondratiev]]
* [[Alex Lewis]]
* [[Alf]]
* [[Alfirin]]
* [[Alfrida of the Yale]]
* [[Alfred Lickspittle]]
* Algarra, Jose Rafael Navarro
** [[:Category:Images by Jose Rafael Navarro Algarra|Images by Jose Rafael Navarro Algarra]]-->
* [[Algund]]
* [[A Liar and A Thief]]
* Alice Falto
** [[:Category:Images by Alice Falto|Images by Alice Falto]]
** [[Alina Dadlez]]
* [[Alison Milbank]]
* [[Alistair Browning]]
* [[Alister Duncan]]
* [[Jim Allan|Allan, Jim]]
* Allegiance to Denethor
** [[Allegiance to the king]] (scene)
** [[Allegiance to the king (soundtrack)]] (track)
* [[Allen and Unwin]]
* [[Alley of Roses]]
* [[Alliance of Dwarves and Men]]
* [[Alloyed]]
* [[Bruce Allpress|Allpress, Bruce]]
* [[Allsorts PBM Games]]
* ''[[All that Glitters]]''
* ''[[Riddle of Strider|All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter]]''
* [[All-Welcome Inn]]
* [[alm]]
* [[Almaida]]
* [[Almaren]]
* [[Almarian]]
* [[Almáriel]]
* [[Almiel]]
* ''[[Almost There And Back Again]]''
* A Long-expected Party
** ''[[A Long-expected Party]]'' (chapter)
** ''[[A Long-expected Party (chapter in The Return of the Shadow)]] (chapter)
** ''[[A Long-expected Party (scene)|A Long-expected Party]]'' (scene)
** ''[[A Long-Expected Party: MECCG Sites and Scenarios]]'' (sourcebook)
* [[Renee Alper|Alper, Renee]]
* [[alph]]
* [[Sarati|Alphabet of Rúmil]]
* [[Alphros]]
* [[alqua]]
* [[Alqualondë]]
* Alquier, Laurent
** [[:Category:Images by Laurent Alquier|Images by Laurent Alquier]]
* [[Altáriel]]
* [[John Alvin|Alvin, John]]
* ''[[Alviska fraser]]''
* [[am]]
* [[AM]]
* Amachree, Pete
** [[:Category:Images by Pete Amachree|Images by Pete Amachree]]
* [[Amalion]]
* [[Aman]]
* [[Amanda Campbell]]
* Amandil
** [[Amandil]] (Lord of Andúnië)
** [[Tar-Amandil]] (King of Númenor)
* [[Amanyar]]
* ''[[A Map of Middle-earth]]''
* [[Amaranth Brandybuck]]
* [[Amarië]]
* [[amarth]]
* [[Amrod|Amarthan]]
* [[Amarthiel]]
* Amazon
** [[Amazon.com Incorporated]]
** [[Amazon studies]] (Amazon subsidiary)
* [[amba]]
* [[ambalotsë]]
* [[ambar]]
* [[Aegnor|Ambaráto]]
* Ambarkanta
**''[[The Ambarkanta]]'' (chapter)
** [[''Ambarkanta'' maps]] (maps)
* [[ambarmenië]]
* [[Ambar-metta]]
* [[Ambaróna]]
* [[ambartanen]]
* [[Amros|Ambarto]]
* [[Ambarussa]]
* [[Ambush at Fangorn Forest]]
* [[Weathertop|Ambush at Weathertop]]

<big>Note: this is a work in progress. The index beyond this point is incomplete. </big>

* Amdír
** [[Amdír]] (character)
** [[Amdir (Shadows of Angmar)|Amdir]] (''Shadows of Angmar'')
** [[Amdir (Sindarin word)|Amdir]] (Sindarin word)
* ''[[A Meeting in the Hyades]]''
* [[American Mensa Tolkien Special Interest Group]]
* [[American Tolkien Society]]
** ''[[American Tolkien Society Calendar 1988]]''
** ''[[American Tolkien Society Calendar 1991]]''
* [[Bill Amend|Amend, Bill]]
* [[Amethyst Hornblower]]
* ''[[A Middle English Vocabulary]]''
** ''[[A middle English vocabulary (2010)|A middle English vocabulary]]'' (2010 reprint)
* [[Amilessë]]
* Amir Salehi
** [[:Category:Images by Amir Salehi|Images by Amir Salehi]]
* [[Amlach]]
* [[Amlaith]]
* [[amloth]]
* [[amlug]]
* [[ammen]]
* [[Amnon]]
* [[amon]]
* Amon Amarth
** [[Amon Amarth]] (location)
** [[Amon Amarth (band)|Amon Amarth]] (band)
* [[Amon Anwar]]
* [[Amon Darthir]]
* Amon Dîn
** [[Amon Dîn]] (location)
** ''[[Amon Dîn (magazine)|Amon Dîn]]'' (magazine)
* [[Amon Ereb]]
* [[Amon Ethir]]
* [[Amon Gwareth]]
* Amon Hen
** [[Amon Hen]] (location)
** ''[[Amon Hen (journal)|Amon Hen]]'' (journal)
*** [[:Category:Amon Hen (journal)|''Amon Hen'' issues]]
** ''[[Amon Hen (soundtrack)|Amon Hen]]'' (track)
* [[Amon Lanc]]
* [[Amon Lhaw]]
* [[Amon Obel]]
* [[Amon Rûdh]]
* [[Weathertop|Amon Sûl]]
** [[Amon Sûl-stone]]
* [[Hill of Guard|Amon Tirith]]
* [[Amon Uilos]]
* [[ampa]]
* [[Amras]]
* [[Amrod]]
* [[Amros]]
* Amroth
** [[Amroth]] (character)
** [[Edhellond|Amroth's haven]]
** [[Cerin Amroth]]
** [[Dol Amroth]]
*** [[Amrothos]]
*** [[Princes of Dol Amroth]]
* [[amrûn]]
* [[Terry Kevin Amthor|Amthor, Terry Kevin]]
* [[Letter to Amy Ronald (20 March 1969)|Letter to Amy Ronald]]
* [[an]]
* [[ANA]]
* [[Anach]]
* [[ÁNAD]]
* [[Anadûnê]]
* ''[[An Afternoon in Middle-earth]]''
* [[Anairë]]
* [[ÁNAK]]
* Ana Kusicka
** [[:Category:Images by Ana Kusicka|Images by Ana Kusicka]]
* [[anann]]
* Anar
** [[Sun|Anar]] (the Sun)
** [[Anar (dwarf)|Anar]] (Dwarf)
* [[ANÁR]]
* Anardil
** [[Anardil (King of Gondor)|Anardil]] (King of Gondor)
** [[Anardil of Númenor|Anardil]] (Tar-Aldarion of Númenor)
** [[Enerdhil]]
* [[Anárion]]
** [[Anárion's defence of Osgiliath]]
* [[Anarríma]]
* ''[[An Artist's Interpretation of Middle Earth]]''
* [[Anarya]]
* ''[[An Awfully Big Adventure: J.R.R. Tolkien]]''
* [[Anaxarta]]
* [[Anborn]]
* [[anc]]
* [[anca]]
* [[Ancalagon]]
* [[ancalima]]
* [[Tar-Ancalimë|Ancalimë]]
* [[Tar-Ancalimon|Ancalimon]]
* [[Aman|Ancient West]]
* ''[[The Ancrene Riwle]]''
* ''[[Ancrene Wisse]]''
** ''[[Ancrene Wisse and Hali Meiðhad]''
* [[and]]
* [[anda]]
* [[Durin's Folk|Andafangar]]
* [[Andaith]]
* [[andamacil]]
* [[andave]]
* [[Julaire Andelin|Andelin, Julaire]]
* [[Christopher Anderson|Anderson, Christopher]]
* [[Douglas A. Anderson|Anderson, Douglas A.]]
* Anderson, Eric David
** [[:Category:Images by Eric David Anderson|Images by Eric David Anderson]]
* [[Kyle Anderson|Anderson, Kyle]]
** [[:Category:Images by Kyle Anderson|Images by Kyle Anderson]]
* [[Poul Anderson|Anderson, Poul]]
* [[Erik Andersson|Andersson, Erik]]
* [[Anders Stenström]]
* [[ando]]
* [[Andor]]
* [[Andram]]
* [[Andrast]]
* [[Andraste]]
* [[Andrath]]
* [[Andreas Möhn]]
* [[André Morell]]
* [[André Sogliuzzo]]
* [[Andreth]]
* [[Andrew Broad]]
* [[Andrew Butler]]
* [[Andrew Chaikin]]
* Andrew Goldhawk
** [[:Category:Images by Andrew Goldhawk|Images by Andrew Goldhawk]]
* [[Andrew Seear]]
* [[Andriel]]
* [[Andróg]]
* [[Androth]]
* [[Anduin]]
** [[Vales of Anduin]]
* [[andúnë]]
* [[Andúnië]]
* Andúril
** [[Andúril]] (sword)
*** [[Andúril's sheath]]
** [[Andúril (soundtrack)|Andúril]] (track)
** ''[[Andúril (UK)|Andúril]]'' (UK journal)
** ''[[Anduril (USA)|Anduril]]'' (US journal)
* [[Andustar]]
* [[Andwise Roper|Andwise "Andy" Roper]]
* [[Andy Pessoa]]
* [[Andy Serkis]]
* ''[[An Edition of Þe Liflade ant te Passiun of Seinte Iuliene]]''
* [[Anemones]]
* ''[[An Evening in Rivendell]]''
* ''[[An Evening in Tavrobel]]''
* ''[[An Everyday Tale of a Seeker of Gold]]''
* ''[[A New Glossary of the Dialect of the Huddersfield District]]''
* ''[[A New Power Is Rising]]''
* ''[[An Extrapolation on The Silmarillion]]''
* [[Anfalas]]
* [[Durin's Folk|Anfangrim]]
* [[Anfauglir]]
* [[Anfauglith]]
* [[ang]]
* [[anga]]
* [[ANGA]]
* [[angaina]]
* [[Angainor]]
* Angamaitë
** [[Angamaitë]] (Corsair)
** [[Angamaitë (epessë)|Angamaitë]] (Angrod)
* [[Angband|Angamando]]
* [[Angrod|Angaráto]]
* Angband
** [[Angband]] (location)
** ''[[Angband (game)|Angband]]'' (game)
* Angbor
** [[Angbor]] (character)
** [[Angbor (stone)|The Angbor]] (stone)
* [[Angela Gardner]]
* Angel Falto
** [[:Category:Images by Angel Falto|Images by Angel Falto]]
* [[Angelica Baggins]]
* [[Angelimir]]
* [[Angelo Montanini]]
** [[:Category:Images by Angelo Montanini|Images by Angelo Montanini]]
* [[Angerthas]]
** [[Angerthas Daeron]]
** [[Angerthas Erebor]]
** [[Angerthas Moria]]
* [[Anghabar]]
* [[Anglachel]]
* Angle
** [[Angle]] (Eriador)
** [[Egladil|Angle]] (Lothlórien)
* ''[[Angles and Britons]]''
* [[List of minor The Lord of the Rings Online characters in the Ered Luin#Anglor|Anglor]]
* [[Old English|Anglo-Saxon]]
* Angmar
** [[Angmar]] (location)
*** [[Angmar conflict]]
** ''[[Angmar (book)|Angmar]]'' (book)
** ''[[Angmar: Land of the Witch King]]'' (book)
** ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar|Shadows of Angmar]]'' (game)
** [[Angmar, Malmö Tolkiensällskap]] (society)
* [[ango]]
* [[Eriol|Angol]]
* [[angren]]
* [[Angrenost]]
* [[Angrim]]
* [[Angrist]]
* [[Angrod]]
* [[Anguirel]]
* [[angulóke]]
* [[Angus McBride]]
** ''[[Angus McBride's Characters of Middle-earth]]''
** [[:Category:Images by Angus McBride|Images by Angus McBride]]
* [[Angus McIntosh]]
* [[ANGWA]]
* [[Ango|angwi]]
* ''[[A Night in Rivendell]]''
* [[anim]]
* [[Kelvar|Animals]]
* ''[[An Interview with J.R.R.T.]]''
* ''[[An Introduction to Elvish]]''
* ''[[Aníron]]''
* [[Anja Hegemann]]
* [[Anca|anka]]
* ''[[A New Glossary of the Dialect of the Huddersfield District]]''
** [[Foreword to A New Glossary of the Dialect of the Huddersfield District|Foreword]]
* Angus, Glen Michael
** [[:Category:Images by Glen Michael Angus|Images by Glen Michael Angus]]
* [[Anke Eißmann]]
** [[:Category:Images by Anke Eißmann|Images by Anke Eißmann]]
* [[anna]]
* [[Annael]]
* [[Anna Lee]]
** [[:Category:Images by Anna Lee|Images by Anna Lee]]
* [[Annals of Aman|The ''Annals of Aman'']]
* ''[[Annals of Arda|The Annals of Arda]]''
* [[Annals of Beleriand|The ''Annals of Beleriand'']]
* [[Annatar]]
* [[Anne C. Petty]]
* [[Annette Crosbie]]
* [[List of minor The Lord of the Rings Online characters in Bree-land#Ann Granger|Ann Granger]]
* [[Annie Lennox]]
* [[annon]]
* [[Annon-in-Gelydh]]
* ''[[The Annotated Hobbit]]''
** ''[[The Annotated Hobbit: Revised and Expanded Edition|Revised and Expanded Edition]]''
* [[Ann-Sophie Qvarnström]]
** [[:Category:Images by Ann-Sophie Qvarnström|Images by Ann-Sophie Qvarnström]]
* [[Ann-thennath]]
* [[Annúminas]]
** [[Annúminas-stone]]
* [[Annûn]]
* [[Annúnaid]]
* Anor
** [[Sun|Anor]] (the Sun)
** [[Elanor (flower)|Elanor]] (flower)
** [[Minas Tirith|Minas Anor]]
*** [[Anor-stone]]
* [[Anórien]]
* ''[[A Northern Venture]]''
* [[Anson Roper]]
* [[ant]]
* [[anta]]
* [[Antaro]]
* [[Anthony Burdge]]
* [[Anthony Daniels]]
* [[Letter to Anthony D. Howlett|Letter to Anthony D. Howlett]]
* [[Anthony Hyde]]
* [[Anthony Jackson]]
* [[anto]]
* [[Ants]]
* [[Antti Autio]]
** [[:Category:Images by Antti Autio|Images by Antti Autio]]
* ''[[An Unexpected Party]]''
* [[anwa]]
* [[anwar]]
* [[AP]]
* [[Apanónar]]
* ''[[A Part of the Shire]]''
* ''[[A Path from Rome]]''
* [[Apes]]
* [[Tar-Amandil|Aphanuzir]]
* "[[A Philologist on Esperanto]]"
* "[[The Lord of the Rings Appendices|The Appendices]]"
** "[[Appendix A]]"
** "[[Appendix B]]"
** "[[Appendix C]]"
** "[[Appendix D]]"
** "[[Appendix E]]"
** "[[Appendix F]]"
* [[Noel Appleby|Appleby, Noel]]
* [[Appledore Family]]
** [[Rowlie Appledore]]
* [[Apples]]
* [[April]]
** [[1 April]]
** [[2 April]]
** [[3 April]]
** [[4 April]]
** [[5 April]]
** [[6 April]]
** [[7 April]]
** [[8 April]]
** [[9 April]]
** [[10 April]]
** [[11 April]]
** [[12 April]]
** [[13 April]]
** [[14 April]]
** [[15 April]]
** [[16 April]]
** [[17 April]]
** [[18 April]]
** [[19 April]]
** [[20 April]]
** [[21 April]]
** [[22 April]]
** [[23 April]]
** [[24 April]]
** [[25 April]]
** [[26 April]]
** [[27 April]]
** [[28 April]]
** [[29 April]]
** [[30 April]]
* April Lee
** [[:Category:Images by April Lee|Images by April Lee]]
* ''[[A Question of Time]]''
* [[ar]]
* [[AR]]
* [[ar-]]
* [[ara]]
* [[Ar-Abattârik]]
* [[Arachon]]
* [[Aragorn|Aracorno]]
* [[Aradan]]
* [[Arador]]
* [[Ar-Adûnakhôr]]
* [[Finarfin|Arafinwë]]
* [[Araglas]]
* Aragorn
** [[Aragorn]]
*** [[Aragorn, Son of Arathorn polystone bust]]
*** ''[[The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest]]''
** [[Aragorn I]]
* [[Aragost]]
* Arahad
** [[Arahad I]]
** [[Arahad II]]
* [[Arahael]]
* [[Arakáno]]
* [[Aragorn|Arakorno]]
* [[Araman]]
* [[Aramund]]
* [[aran]]
* [[Aranarth]]
* [[Arandor]]
* [[Arandur]]
* [[Dior#Other names and titles|Aranel]]
* [[Aran Greyfeather]]
* [[List of minor The Lord of the Rings Online characters in Evendim#Aranhir|Aranhir]]
* [[Aran Moria]]
* [[Arnor|Arannor]]
* [[Aranrúth]]
* [[Arantar]]
* [[Aranuir]]
* [[Aranwë]]
* [[Arwen|Aranwen]]
* [[Aranwion]]
* [[(a)ranya]]
* [[Araphant]]
* [[Tar-Amandil|Ar-Aphanuzir]]
* [[Araphor]]
* [[aras]]
* [[Arassuil]]
* [[arat]]
* [[Aratan]]
* [[Aratar]]
* Arathorn
** [[Arathorn I]]
** [[Arathorn II]]
* [[aráto]]
* [[Araval]]
* [[Aravir]]
* [[Aravorn]]
* [[Araw]]
* [[Tar-Ciryatan|Ar-Balkumagân]]
* [[Ar-Belzagar]]
* [[Arcastar]]
* [[Archet]]
* [[Arch of Inwë]]
* [[Arciryas]]
* Arda
** [[Arda]] (location)
*** [[Arda Marred]]
*** [[Arda Unmarred]]
** ''[[Arda (annual)|Arda]]'' (annual)
*** [[:Category:Arda issues|''Arda'' issues]]
** ''[[Arda Reconstructed: The Creation of the Published Silmarillion]]''
* [[Ardalambion]]
* [[Tar-Ardamin|Ardamin]]
* Ardamírë
** [[Ardamírë]] (Eärendil)
** [[Ardamir (son of Axantur)|Ardamir]] (son of Axantur)
* [[Simonne d'Ardenne|d'Ardenne, Simonne]]
* [[Arden R. Smith]]
* [[Ard-galen]]
* [[áre]]
* ''[[A Reader's Guide to The Silmarillion]]''
* [[Aredhel]]
* [[Evgenia Hatzithanasi-Kollia|Areti Hatziathanasiou-Kollia]]
* [[Arfanyarassë]]
* [[Aredhel|Ar-Feiniel]]
* Argeleb
** [[Argeleb I]]
** [[Argeleb II]]
* [[Ar-Gimilzôr]]
* [[List of minor The Lord of the Rings Online characters in Bree-land#Argirion|Argirion]]
* [[Argon]]
* [[Argonath]]
* [[Argonui]]
* [[ARI]]
* [[Arien]]
* [[Inziladûn|Ar-Inziladûn]]
* [[Arkenstone]]
* [[David Arkenstone|Arkenstone, David]]
* Arkoniel, Mathia
** [[:Category:Images by Mathia Arkoniel|Images by Mathia Arkoniel]]
* [[Arktik]]
* [[Arlisgion]]
* ''[[The Armageddon Rag]]''
* [[Ármann Jakobsson]]
* [[Dominic Armato|Armato, Dominic]]
* [[Armenelos]]
* [[Armies of the West]]
* [[Arminas]]
* [[Richard Armitage|Armitage, Richard]]
* [[Helen Armstrong|Armstrong, Helen]]
* [[Oathbreakers|Army of the Dead]]
* [[Army of the West]]
* [[Arnach]]
* [[Arnor|Arnanor]]
* [[Arnor|Arnanórë]]
* [[Arne Björkman]]
* [[Arne Zettersten]]
* [[Sean Arnold|Arnold, Sean]]
* Arnor
** [[Arnor]] (location)
** ''[[Arnor: The Land]]'' (book)
** ''[[Arnor: The People]]'' (book)
** ''[[Arnor: The Realm]]'' (book)
* [[Arod]]
* [[Aros]]
* [[Arossiach]]
* [[Arothir]]
* [[Árpád Göncz]]
* [[Ar-Pharazôn]]
* [[A.R. Rahman]]
* [[James Arrington|Arrington, James]]
* [[Arroch]]
* [[A.R.R.R. Roberts]]
* [[Ar-Sakalthôr]]
* [[Arsiriand]]
* [[arta]]
* [[Artaher]]
* [[Artamir]]
* [[Gil-galad|Artanáro]]
* [[Galadriel|Artanis]]
* [[Artano]]
* [[Artanor]]
* [[Orodreth|Artaresto]]
* [[Arthad]]
* Arthedain
** [[Arthedain]] (location)
** [[Arthedain (Tolkien Society)|Arthedain]] (society)
* ''[[The Art of The Fellowship of the Ring]]''
* ''[[The Art of The Hobbit]]''
* ''[[The Art of The Return of the King]]''
* ''[[The Art of Ruth Lacon]]''
* ''[[The Art of The Two Towers]]''
* [[Arthórien]]
* Arthur
** [[Arthur Rankin, Jr.]]
** [[Arthur Tolkien]]
** "[[The Fall of Arthur]]"
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The '''fall of Cardolan''' was a landmark event in the destruction of [[Arnor]] at the hands of the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]].

==History==
[[File:Northern Kingdoms of Arnor.png|thumb|357x357px|A map showing the boundaries of the three Northern Kingdoms.]]
After the death of [[Eärendur (King of Arnor)|Eärendur]] in [[Third Age 861|T.A. 861]],<ref name=":1">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix A]], "The Númenorean Kings", (ii) The Realms in Exile, ''The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur'' p. 1038</ref> Arnor was split into three separate kingdoms:<ref name=":2">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix B]], "The Third Age", p. 1086</ref> [[Arthedain]], [[Cardolan]] and [[Rhudaur]].<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix A]], "The Númenorean Kings", "Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur", ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', p. 1039</ref> Arthedain was situated in the North-west and encompassed the territories between [[Baranduin|Brandywine]] and [[Lhûn]], as well as the lands to the north of the [[Royal Road]] as far as the [[Weather Hills]]. Rhudaur was located in the North-east between the Weather Hills, the [[Ettenmoors]] and the [[Misty Mountains]], and also included the [[Angle]] between the and the [[Bruinen]] and the [[Hoarwell]]. Cardolan lay in the South, with its borders consisting of the [[Gwathló]], Brandywine, and the Royal Road.<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix A]], "The Númenorean Kings", "Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur", ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', pp. 1039-1040</ref>

The line of Isildur endured In Arthedain, but in Rhudaur and Cardolan the line was soon broken. There was frequent conflict between the three kingdoms, with the primary source of strife being the ownership of the Weather Hills and the territories stretching west towards [[Bree]]. Rhudaur and Cardolan wished to lay claim to [[Amon Sûl]], which stood on the borders between the two kingdoms. The Tower held the chief [[Palantíri|Palantír]] of the North, with the other two being in the possession Arthedain.<ref name=":0">{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', pp. 1040-1041</ref>

Then, during the beginning of the reign of [[Malvegil]] of Arthedein, a great evil saw opportunity in the quarreling among the [[Dúnedain of Arnor]]. The [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]], lord of the realm which arose in the North beyond the Ettenmoors, thus came to the three kingdoms with the purpose of destroying them.<ref name=":0" />

Since the line of [[Isildur]] was broken in all of the other kingdoms, the kings of Arthedain claimed the lordship of all Arnor. Arthedain's claim was challanged by Rhudaur, where the remnants of the [[Dúnedain]] were dwindling. After forging a secret alliance with the Witch-king, the evil lord of the [[Hillmen]] seized power there, causing [[Argeleb I|Argeleb]] of Arthedain to fortify the [[Weather Hills]].<ref name=":0" /> He was subsequently slain in a battle against Rhudaur and Angmar in [[Third Age 1356|T.A. 1356]].<ref name=":2" />

With the aid of Cardolan and [[Lindon]], [[Argeleb I|Argeleb]]'s son, [[Arveleg I|Arveleg]], drove back the forces of Rhudaur and Angmar from the Weather Hills. For many years Arthedain and Cardolan maintained a force there, as well as along the [[Royal Road]] and the lower [[Hoarwell]]. At the same time that this force was being maintained, Angmar laid siege to [[Rivendell]].<ref name=":0" />

By [[Third Age 1409|T.A. 1409]], a large number of the Witch-king's forces had entered Cardolan and surrounded [[Weathertop]]. In the events that followed this incursion, the Dúnedain were defeated and Arveleg was slain. The fleeing Dúnedain managed to save the [[Palantíri|palantír]] at Amon Sûl in spite of the Tower's burning and razing and carried it with them during their retreat to [[Fornost Erain|Fornost]]. Cardolan, too, was ravaged, and Rhudaur came under the dominion of evil [[Men]] who were loyal to the Witch-king, with the remaining Dúnedain there being slain or fleeing west.<ref name=":0" />

Arveleg's young son, [[Araphor]],<ref name=":1" /> enlisted the aid of [[Círdan]] and repelled the forces of Angmar from Fornost and the [[North Downs]].<ref name=":0" /> A remnant of the faithful Dúnedain also held out in the [[Barrow-downs]] - where the [[last prince of Cardolan]] came to be buried in T.A. 1409<ref name="Eriador">{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', p. 1041</ref> - or took refuge in the [[Old Forest]].<ref name=":0" />

For a time following T.A. 1409, the forces of Angmar were quelled by the [[Elves]] of Lindon and also by [[Elrond]], who had brought forces from [[Lothlórien]] over the [[Misty Mountains]]. Due to the wars, the presence of Angmar's forces, and the worsening climate, the [[Stoors]] that occupied the Angle fled to the west and south, with some returning to the [[Wilderland]] beside the [[Gladden River|Gladden]] riverside.<ref name=":0" />

By [[Third Age 1636|T.A. 1636]], during the reign of [[Argeleb II]],<ref name=":1" /> the [[Great Plague]] had fallen upon [[Eriador]].<ref name=":2" /> Arriving from the South-east, it killed most of the people of Cardolan, with [[Minhiriath]] being especially badly affected. Though it lessened as it passed northwards and had little effect on Arthedain, the [[Hobbits]] and all other peoples experienced great suffering due to the sickness. As time passed, the Plague brought forth the final ruin of the Cardolan and its Dúnedain, and the evil spirits of Rhudaur and Angmar entered its empty mounds and dwelt there.<ref name="Eriador" />

==See also==

*[[Angmar conflict]]
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[[Category:Conflicts of the Angmar War]]

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), Before the Shadow (2022) and Corsairs of Umbar (2023) 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|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 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===
:{{Main|The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar}}
''[[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 10, 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|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 12 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 descendant 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 2007 and January 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>

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Wandering Days

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The '''Wandering Days''' was the term used by [[Hobbits]] to refer to the centuries-long period of their westward migration from their races' ancestral home somewhere in the wild East (probably in the upper [[Vales of Anduin]]).<ref name="Hobbits">{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref>

The oral history and memory of the Hobbits did not extend further back than their "Wandering Days", with their exact origins having been lost. So the first known historical fact is that they were alerted by the rise of [[Dol Guldur]], so they drifted westward. Around {{TA|1050}} many [[Harfoots]] settled in [[Eriador]] and about {{TA|1150|n}} the [[Fallohides]] followed, while many [[Stoors]] who emerged from the [[Redhorn Pass]] settled near [[Tharbad]] in [[Dunland]], specifically [[Angle|the Angle]]. In {{TA|1300|n}} the Kingdom of [[Angmar]] was founded, so the northern Hobbits had to flee from further westwards, reaching [[Bree]]. Some Stoors (in {{TA|1356|n}}) returned to the [[Gladden Fields|Gladden]]. The others continued westward and their first settlements were in Bree and [[Staddle]].<ref name="TA">{{App|TA}}</ref>

Eventually, in the year {{TA|1601}} a large population of [[Bree-hobbits]] was granted permission by King [[Argeleb II]],<ref name="TA"/> one of the last few Kings of [[Arthedain]], to colonize the region beyond the [[Brandywine]], and were later joined by the Stoors of Dunland. This would become [[The Shire]], the main homeland of most of Hobbit-kind.<ref name="Hobbits"/>
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Journeys of Frodo

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| author=[[Barbara Strachey]]
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| publisher=[[HarperCollins]]
| date=[[8 June]] [[1981]]
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| pages=112
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'''''The Journeys of Frodo''''' is a book containing maps of the routes of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] in ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''.

==From the publisher==

An atlas of 51 maps charting the journey that Frodo and his companions undertake in J.R.R.Tolkien’s epic work.

Based on clear and detailed descriptions given in the text and on the original maps that appear in The Lord of the Rings, as well as Tolkien’s own paintings and drawings of the landscape and features of Middle-earth, this book clearly shows Frodo’s route, together with the paths taken by other principal characters. The two-colour maps provide enough detail to help the reader envisage the country through which the narrative moves, and each one also has extensive notes about the journey.

Having loved the volumes of The Lord of the Rings since they first appeared, Barbara Strachey long wanted fuller and more detailed maps to go with them. Though not a professional cartographer or artist, she finally decided to create them herself. For nearly 20 years her efforts have provided readers of The Lord of the Rings with a new and more vivid idea of Middle-earth, and her book remains an essential companion to Tolkien’s great masterpiece.

== Errors and Discrepancies==
The ''Journeys of Frodo'' often contain fine details not shown on the large-scale maps attached to the three volumes of ''The Lord of the Rings''. In her foreword, Barbara Strachey stated that she based her atlas on "the very clear and detailed descriptions to be found in the text of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''." While also consulting ''[[The Hobbit]]'', ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', and ''[[Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien]]'', as well as the maps in the books themselves, whenever she found differences between the text and the maps she followed "the written information".

* On Tolkien's maps of Middle-earth (in ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'',<ref name="FRmap">{{FR|Map}}</ref> and the ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'',<ref>{{UT|Map}}</ref>), the [[East Road]] heads straight east from [[Bree]] past [[Weathertop]] (which is thus north of Bree's latitude), then makes a slight bend to the north before coming to the [[Last Bridge]]. On Strachey's Map 11, the East Road bends considerably to the south away from the [[Midgewater Marshes]] before turning north to Weathertop, which was still shown as lying south of the latitude of Bree.<ref>[[Barbara Strachey]], ''Journeys of Frodo'', Map 11</ref> Strachey based her loop on [[Aragorn]]'s comment, "That is Weathertop. The Old Road, which we have left far away on our right, runs to the south of it and passes not far from its foot." However, Aragorn and the hobbits spend two days marching north through the [[Chetwood]] before heading east. Their journey to the [[Weather Hills]] is always said to be east, not bending to the south as on Strachey's map. They reached the feet of the western slopes on the night of [[5 October]]. The next day they travel south on the path at the base of the hills and by midday reach Weathertop.<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> Thus Aragorn and the hobbits journeyed two days north from Bree, walked straight east for several days, then followed the path south for one day to Weathertop, which makes the hill north of Bree. Therefore Strachey's curving of the Road well to the south and the relocation of Weathertop appears to be unjustified.

* Tolkien's maps of Middle-earth showed that from their confluence, the [[Hoarwell]] River ran nearly due north past the Last Bridge while the [[Loudwater]]'s course was fairly straight northeast to the [[Ford of Bruinen]] near [[Rivendell]];<ref name="FRmap"/> the wedge of land in between is called the [[Angle]]. Strachey's frontispiece map and Maps 13, 15, 17, and 49 all showed the Loudwater making a huge westward bend pointing toward the Last Bridge, a displacement of roughly 80 miles.<ref>[[Barbara Strachey]], ''Journeys of Frodo'', Frontispiece, Maps 13, 15, 17, and 49</ref> Strachey argued two points: First, Aragorn and the hobbits saw both rivers from the top of a slope. To do so, based on Tolkien's map, would require a mountain since the distance from the bridge to the ford was 100 miles. Second, she stated that Aragorn said that the road ran along the Loudwater for many miles before the Ford. In ''[[The Return of the Shadow]]'', [[Christopher Tolkien]] directly addresses this issue. He notes her comment and observes that her map-change reduces the separation between the two rivers to 27 miles. However, he states that the distance was at times 45, 60, or 62 miles on his father's sketch maps and 75 miles on the published map. Her change would also eliminate the Angle. While he agrees that the Loudwater would be too far away to be seen, Christopher insists that the problem "cannot be resolved in this way".<ref name="Road">{{RS|1XIa}}</ref>

* Although Strachey said that she consulted ''The Hobbit'', she did not attempt to reconcile or discuss the discrepancies between Tolkien's earlier book and ''The Lord of the Rings'', which the ''[[Atlas of Middle-earth]]'' did note. Between Strachey's Maps 13 and 14<ref>[[Barbara Strachey]], ''Journeys of Frodo'', Maps 13 and 14</ref> the distance from the Last Bridge to the party of [[Stone-trolls|trolls]] turned to stone in The Hobbit was over 60 miles with several intervening hills. In ''The Hobbit'', [[Thorin]]'s party was beginning to camp immediately adjacent to the Bridge when they saw the troll's fire not far off, and they quickly walked the short distance to the troll's camp.<ref>{{H|Mutton}}</ref> The discrepancy between the dwarves' journey and Frodo's journey in this part of [[Eriador]] is a well-known problem, but Strachey passed over it without comment.

* Tolkien's maps show the East Road running straight from the Last Bridge to the Ford of Bruinen. Strachey's Map 15 shows the road bending considerably to the north on its approach to the Ford.<ref>[[Barbara Strachey]], ''Journeys of Frodo'', Map 15</ref> The text mentioned "a point where the Road bent right and ran down towards the bottom of the valley, now making straight for the Bruinen",<ref>{{FR|I12}}</ref> which Strachey used as her reason for the northern approach. However, the angle was so steep that she had to bend the road to the left on the final approach to the Ford, which was not mentioned in the text. Christopher Tolkien stated that Strachey apparently used the text of the First Edition (which had information that contradicted the published map) and thus her map does not agree with the later versions of the geography.<ref name="Road"/>

* In her notes for Map 17,<ref name="M17">[[Barbara Strachey]], ''Journeys of Frodo'', Map 17</ref> Strachey quoted [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], who said that the mountains "seemed now to stand across the path".<ref name="South">{{FR|II3}}</ref> In her opinion, the [[Misty Mountains]] ought to bend westward farther than Tolkien placed them. This causes, on Map 49, the western edge of [[Fangorn Forest]] to lie 150 miles east of the mouth of the [[Gwathló]],<ref>[[Barbara Strachey]], ''Journeys of Frodo'', Map 49</ref> whereas on Tolkien's map the distance is 300 miles. Frodo's one short comment is used to considerably distort the land of [[Enedwaith]], placing [[Dunland]] on the banks of the Gwathló.

* Frodo's quote above was made after the party came to the top of "a low ridge crowned with ancient holly-trees".<ref name="South"/> This ridge was missing from Map 17 even though the scale was a fairly fine 20 miles to the inch.<ref name="M17"/>

* Tolkien's maps of Middle-earth showed a gap between the [[Nindalf]] and the [[Dead Marshes]], although it was possible that the two were connected. On Strachey's Map 35 they were not only joined but the Dead Marshes disappeared from her map (she did mention them in her notes).<ref>[[Barbara Strachey]], ''Journeys of Frodo'', Map 35</ref>
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Trollshaws

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The '''Trollshaws''' were the upland woods, consisting at least partly of [[Beeches|beech]] trees, that lay to the west of [[Rivendell]] between the Rivers [[Hoarwell]] and [[Bruinen|Loudwater]].<ref>{{FR|Map}}</ref>

On the hills of the Trollshaws were shallow caves, such as the [[Trolls' lair]], and Mannish castles and towers.

==History==
The Trollshaws were within the borders of [[Arnor]] and later of the smaller realm of [[Rhudaur]]. The [[Men]] of Rhudaur built castles and towers on the top of some of its hills.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>

They were the haunt of [[Trolls]], especially after the fall of Arnor; [[Stone-trolls]] from "the mountains" came to the woodlands. This was the case of [[William]] who led [[Tom]] and [[Bert]]; having eaten a village and a half on their way, they complained about the scarcity of people in the area and instead had to make do with mutton. While they made their camp, they famously waylaid [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]] and [[Thorin and Company|his companions]] who were on their [[Quest of Erebor]]. Thanks to the distractions of [[Gandalf]], the Trolls were turned to stone by the [[Sun]].<ref name="Mutton">{{H|Mutton}}</ref> Years later, [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and his companions traversed the woodland and found the Trolls' petrified forms on the way to [[Rivendell]].<ref>{{FR|I12}}</ref>

==Etymology==
Shaw is an archaic word meaning "thicket, small wood, copse, or grove". The Trollshaws are referred to in the narrative as "the Trolls' wood".<ref>{{HM|RC}}, p. Ixiii</ref><ref>{{FR|Flight}}</ref> According to the Index of The Lord of the Rings the "Trolls' wood" is equivalent to the "Trollshaws".<ref>{{RK|I3}}, "Trolls' wood (Trollshaws)"</ref> Trollshaws means Trollwoods.

The woods geographically belonged to where the ancient realm of [[Rhudaur]] used to be,<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', first paragraph "Rhudaur [...] included also the Angle between the Hoarwell and the Loudwater"</ref><ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, Commentary, manuscript B entry Earendur "Rhudaur north of the R. Bruinen (where later were the Trollshaws)"</ref><ref>[[General Map of Middle-earth]]</ref> and were perhaps named after it. The [[Sindarin]] name ''Rhudaur'' means "Troll shaw".<ref>{{PE|17}}, entry "S '''Rhudaur''' = Troll shaw.", p. 115</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:Trollshaws is where [[Arwen]] encounters [[Aragorn]] and the Hobbits - right near Old Bilbo's stone Trolls.

[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Trollshaws map.jpg|thumb|left|Map of the Trollshaws from ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''.]]
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Trollshaws is a region of the game located between the [[Lone-lands]] across the [[Last Bridge]] in the west, the [[Misty Mountains]] beyond [[Rivendell]] to the north-east, and [[Eregion]] to the south. The river [[Bruinen]] plays a prominent role there, with both the "Bruinen Gorges" and the hills of "Tâl Bruinen" being important areas. The "[[Angle]] of [[Hoarwell|Mitheithel]]" between the Hoarwell and the Loudwater is also featured.

:Rivendell is the only major settlement, but there are several camps and outposts kept by the [[Elves]] throughout the region. There are also many ruins inhabited by [[Trolls]], hostile [[Hill-men]], and other foes. The [[Rangers of the North|Ranger]] village "Tornhad" is another settlement, located in the Angle.

'''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'':'''
:As in the book, the Company traverse the Trollshaws where they have a similar adventure with the Trolls.

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Stoors

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Hyarion Bot: Angle (Eriador) -> Angle

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| image = Kay Woollard - At the Buckland Ferry - The Young Stoor.jpg
| caption="The young Stoor" by [[Kay Woollard]]
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The '''Stoors''' were one of the three breeds of [[Hobbits]].

In their earliest recorded history the Stoors, like the other Hobbits, lived in the [[Vales of Anduin]]. They were a riverside people that dwelt in the [[Gladden Fields]], and were fishermen.<ref name="Hobbits">{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref>
==Characteristics==
They were heavier and broader in build than the other Hobbits, and had large hands and feet. Among the Hobbits, the Stoors most resembled [[Men]] and were most friendly to them. Stoors were the only Hobbits who normally grew facial hair.<ref name="Hobbits"/>

While few Hobbits could swim and they were known to be afraid of rivers and boats (let alone of the Sea, a token of fear and death for them which few had ever seen), the Stoors preferred flat lands and riversides.<ref name="Hobbits"/>

Stoorish characteristics and appearance (large build, heavy feet and a down on the chin), could still be seen among the Hobbits of the [[Eastfarthing]], [[Buckland]] (such as the [[Brandybuck Family|Brandybuck]]s) and the [[Bree-hobbits]]. The Hobbits of the Eastfarthing wore dwarf-boots in muddy weather.<ref name="Hobbits"/>

The Stoors also had their [[Stoorish|own dialect]] of [[Hobbitish]], owing to the fact that they spent some time in [[Dunland]] and adopted many strange words and names which they took to [[the Shire]], and retained even until the late Third Age.

==History==
The Stoors are believed to have lived longer in the southern vales of Anduin.<ref name="Hobbits"/> During the Hobbit [[Wandering Days]], after the [[Harfoots]] had migrated westward in {{TA|1050}}, and the [[Fallohides]] flew north first and then followed them [[Third Age 1150|about a century later]], the Stoors long remained back in their dwelling in the Vale of Anduin, but in {{TA|1150|}}, they, too, migrated west to [[Eriador]].<ref name="ThirdAge">{{App|TA}}</ref>

They took the [[Redhorn Pass]] and followed a southern route along the course of the [[Loudwater]], where some Stoors branched off and moved to the [[Angle]] of [[Eriador]] south of [[Rivendell]], and many settled long between [[Tharbad]] and [[Dunland]]; most went to Dunland ([[Swanfleet]] near Tharbad)<ref name="Hobbits"/><ref name="ThirdAge"/> which most resembled their old lands. There they came into contact with the [[Dunlendings]]. This contact altered their speech slightly, mostly by picking up a few Dunlending words.

A hundred years later [[Angmar]] began to threaten Eriador and many Stoors of the Angle fled ({{TA|1356}}<ref name="ThirdAge"/>–{{TA|1409}}<ref name=eriador>{{App|Eriador}}</ref><ref group=note>The ''[[Tale of Years]]'' suggests that the migration started or happened around the death of [[Argeleb I]]; ''The North-kingdom'' suggests that it happened during the early reign of [[Araphor]].</ref>) because of the [[Angmar War|wars]] and the evil climate of Eriador; however a few of them returned to [[Rhovanion]].<ref name=eriador/>

The Stoors of Dunland moved back north to join the other Hobbits in colonizing [[the Shire]] about {{TA|1630}}<ref name="Hobbits"/><ref name="ThirdAge"/> and settled mostly in the [[Eastfarthing]] and [[Southfarthing]]. Some of these villages might have survived until the [[War of the Ring]], when they were sought out by the [[Nazgûl|Ringwraiths]].<ref name="UT|Hunt">{{UT|Hunt}}</ref> One result of the Stoorish influx was that places that were settled by Stoors had some slight linguistic oddities, due to their time of separation and contact with the Dunlendings. The three original Hobbit-kinds merged and blended in the centuries since the settlement of the Shire, but regional variations remained with Stoorish characteristics seen in [[Eastfarthing]] and [[Buckland]].<ref name="Hobbits"/>
===Stoors of Wilderland===
The Stoors who returned to Rhovanion in {{TA|1356}} settled the [[Gladden Fields]] by the [[Anduin]], becoming a riverland people of fishers.<ref name=eriador/> They lost contact with all other Hobbits and nothing is known about their culture<ref name=L214/> other than what Gandalf inferred from his interrogation with [[Gollum]].<ref name=shadows/> While their cousins in the Shire developed a more settled and elaborate social life, it is possible that they reverted to a more wild and primitive lifestyle.<ref name=L214>{{L|214}}</ref> They made little boats of reeds with which they sailed the River, they fished, and they even swam<ref name=shadows/> (something not common among the other hobbits).

By {{TA|2430}} their community was ruled by a "matriarch" of high repute; possibly a dominant grandmother who had outlived her husband, as she belonged to a large and wealthy family. Among those Stoors were [[Déagol]] and [[Sméagol]], who rediscovered the [[One Ring]], lost since the dawn of the [[Third Age]].<ref name=L214/><ref name=shadows>{{FR|I2}}</ref> Sméagol caused mischief becoming invisible, learning secrets and later stealing, and eventually his grandmother expelled him from the family and their [[hobbit-hole]].<ref name=shadows/>

By the [[War of the Ring]] the settlements of the Stoors had been deserted.<ref name="UT|Hunt"/> What became of those Stoors and whether they rejoined their folk in Eriador, no history tells.

==Etymology==
''Stoor'' is supposed to be a special [[Hobbitish]] word that did not exist in [[Westron]] during the [[War of the Ring]].<ref name="N">{{HM|N}}, entry '''Stoors''', p. 763</ref>

[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] wrote in his guide for translators for the translation of ''The Lord of the Rings'' into other languages that the name Stoors for the kind of [[Hobbits]] was based on the early English word ''stor'', ''stoor'' ("large", "strong"), which is now obsolete. He explained that it was a hobbit-word that was not current in Westron.<ref name="N"/>

An earlier manuscript version of what would later become Appendix F states that the name Stoor seemed to have originally meant "big" and that this word was common in the language of Dale.<ref>{{PM|Languages}}, manuscript F 2, §24</ref> This version also mentions that Scandinavian stor- means "big".<ref>{{PM|Languages}}, manuscript F 2, §56</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Stoors.jpg|thumb|300px|Stoors of Maur Tulhau in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'']]
'''2010: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:An isolated village of Stoors called "Maur Tulhau" still exists in northern [[Enedwaith]], which in-game corresponds to the area just north of [[Dunland]] proper. The Stoors of Maur Tulhau prefer to avoid the Big Folk whenever possible, but are still known to them and over the centuries have adopted some elements of Dunlendish clothing and language (which in-game is based on Welsh). They are discovered by [[Grey Company]] and the player on their journey south; later the player helps an adventurous Hobbit Bingo Boffin to establish the contact between Maur Tulhau and their cousins from the Shire proper.

:Three more Stoor villages neighbor Maur Tulhau in [[Swanfleet]], in the area called "Stoor-vales". Its inhabitants are friendly with the Men who live in the region.

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==External links==
*[http://middle-earth.xenite.org/2013/02/06/where-did-gollums-people-come-from/ Where Did Gollum’s People Come From?] by [[Michael Martinez]]

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Rhudaur

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'''Rhudaur''' was the hilly kingdom that originated from the break-up of [[Arnor]] in {{TA|861}}.

==Geography==
Rhudaur was a region in the north-east of [[Eriador]], lying between the [[Ettenmoors]], the [[Weather Hills]], and the [[Misty Mountains]]. The land between the rivers [[Mitheithel|Loudwater]] and [[Hoarwell]], forming the [[Angle|the Angle]], where the [[Trollshaws]] were located,<ref>{{FR|Map}}</ref> was also a part of Rhudaur.<ref name=Eriador>{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', pp. 1039-1040</ref><ref name=Flight>{{FR|Flight}}, pp. 201-202</ref>

Rhudaur was characterized by dreary and rising hills, dark trees with twisted roots hanging off of cliffs, and gloomy weather, Rhudaur was a sombre, threatening, and unfriendly country.<ref name=Flight/>

Upon many heights and ridges were ancient stone walls, ruined towers, and ominous, evil-looking castles.<ref name=Flight/>

==History==
When the [[Exiles of Númenor]] established [[Arnor]] in the [[Second Age]], they spread out throughout [[Eriador]] and many [[Númenóreans]] settled the hills of Rhudaur.<ref name=Rings>{{S|Rings}}</ref>

In {{TA|861}} Arnor's tenth King, Eärendur, died.<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 861, p. 1085</ref> Due to dissensions between his sons the realm was split into [[Arthedain]], Rhudaur and [[Cardolan]]. There was often strife among the three kingdoms, because Rhudaur and Cardolan desired to possess the Weather Hills and the land westwards towards Bree, especially [[Weathertop]]. This was due to the fact that the tower on Weathertop contained the most important ''[[Amon Sûl-stone|palantír]]'' of the North and the other two palantíri of the North were also held by Arthedain. While the line of [[Isildur]] continued in Arthedain, it soon failed in Rhudaur and Cardolan.<ref name=Eriador/>

The first [[Stoors|Stoor]] [[Hobbits]] moved to the [[Angle]] in Rhudar around {{TA|1150}}.<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year ''c.'' 1150, p. 1085</ref>

During the reign of King [[Argeleb I]] of [[Arthedain]], which started in {{TA|1349}},<ref>{{App|North}}, ''Arthedain'', date after Malvegil, p. 1038</ref> Argeleb claimed the lordship over all former Arnor, because no descendants of Isildur remained in Cardolan and Rhudaur, but Rhudaur resisted his claim. In Rhudaur an evil lord of the [[Hill-men]] who had a secret alliance with Angmar had seized power and there were only few Dúnedain in Rhudaur. As a consequence, Argeleb fortified the Weather Hills, which were on the border between Arthedain and Rhudaur.<ref name=Argeleb>{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', paragraph about King Argeleb son of Malvegil, p. 1040</ref> In {{TA|1356}},<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1356, p. 1086</ref> Argeleb was killed in a battle with Rhudaur and Angmar. Around this time the Stoors left the Angle and some of them returned to [[Rhovanion]].<ref name=Argeleb/>

In {{TA|1409}} Angmar attacked and ravaged [[Cardolan]] and surrounded and destroyed [[Weathertop]]. Angmar defeated the Dúnedain of Cardolan and Arthedain and the [[last prince of Cardolan]] (later interred in the Barrow-downs)<ref>{{HM|RC}}, "Fog on the Barrow-downs", pp. 144-5; Index, 'Cardolan, [[Last prince of Cardolan|last prince of]]'</ref> and King Arveleg of Arthedain were killed. Rhudaur was occupied by evil men who were subject to Angmar. The Dúnedain that had remained in Rhudaur were killed or fled westwards.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', paragraph about King Arveleg, p. 1040</ref>

In the days of [[Argeleb II]], the [[Witch-king]] sent [[wights]] from [[Angmar]] and Rhudaur to inhabit the deserted mounds of the [[Barrow-downs]].<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', paragraph about King Argeleb II, p. 1041</ref>

When war brought the North-kingdom to an end, all the evil Men who inhabited Rhudaur were killed, but a shadow remained in the land. During the [[War of the Ring]], Rhudaur was completely uninhabited.<ref name=Flight/>

==Etymology==
''Rhudaur'' is a [[Sindarin]] name. According to [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] it means "Troll shaw" and contains the element ''[[rhû]]'' ("evil, wicked"). [[Christopher Gilson]] suggests in his editorial annotation within brackets that the second element is ''[[taur]]'' ("forest").<ref>{{PE|17}}, entry "S '''Rhudaur''' and entry S ''rhû'', p. 115 and entry '''OKO''', p. 170</ref> Shaw is an archaic word meaning "thicket, small wood, copse, or grove".<ref>{{HM|RC}}, p. Ixiii</ref> The Trollshaws were located in Rhudaur.<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, Commentary, manuscript B entry Earendur "Rhudaur north of the R. Bruinen (where later were the Trollshaws)"</ref>

J.R.R. Tolkien's translation was published in [[Parma Eldalamberon 17]] in 2007. [[David Salo]] suggested in 2004 and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] and [[Christina Scull]] suggested in 2005 that ''Rhudaur'' is a Sindarin name, which means "eastern wood" or "east forest", respectively, and that it is a compound of ''[[Rhûn|rhu-]]'' ("east") and ''[[taur]]'' ("forest").<ref>{{HM|GS}}, entry '''Rhudaur''' p. 390</ref><ref>{{HM|RC}}, p. 690</ref>

==Other versions of the legendarium==
An earlier manuscript version of what would later become the Annals of the Kings and Rulers mentions that an evil people who are workers of sorcery and subjects of Angmar kill the remnants of the Dúnedain in Rhudaur and build dark forts in the hills.<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, manuscript C, the Northern Line of Arnor: the Isildurioni, entry 18. Arveleg I</ref>

An earlier manuscript version of the the Tale of Years of the Third Age mentions that the Witch-king destroyed the remmants of the Dúnedain that lived in Rhudaur and that an evil people from the north that was much given to sorcery lived in Rhudaur for a long time.<ref>{{PM|Third}}, manuscript T4, entry for the year 1409</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'':'''
:[[Galadriel]] mentions the [[High Fells of Rhudaur]] as the place where the [[Witch-king]] was buried following the fall of [[Angmar]].

'''2013: ''[[The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug]]'':'''
:[[Gandalf]] and [[Radagast]] travel to the High Fells to examine the whereabouts of [[Nazgûl]], only to discover that they have all escaped.

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Redhorn Gate

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The '''Redhorn Gate''',<ref name="South">{{FR|South}}, pp. 274, 283-287 and 294</ref><ref>{{FR|Journey}}, p. 295</ref> also known as the '''Redhorn Pass''',<ref name="Celebrian">{{App|Eriador}}, entry about Chieftain Arahad I, p. 1043</ref><ref>{{App|Durin}}, p. 1073</ref><ref name="Stoors">{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1150, p. 1085</ref><ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2509, p. 1087</ref> was a high and difficult pass over the central [[Misty Mountains]] that led from the wilds of [[Eriador]] to [[Rhovanion]] beyond. On the knees of the mountains a narrow path wound its way on the southern slope of [[Caradhras|Redhorn]] with a sheer wall of cliffs on the left and a deep ravine on the right.<ref>{{FR|South}}, p. 288</ref> On the eastern side of the pass the [[Dimrill Stair]],<ref name="Dimrill Stair">{{FR|South}}, p. 283</ref> a deep-cloven path, descended steeply beside the Dimrill stream,<ref>{{HM|UI}}, entry ''Dimrill'', p. 299</ref> which fell in a ladder of short waterfalls,<ref>{{FR|Lorien}}, p. 333</ref> down to the [[Dimrill Dale]] on the eastern side of the Misty Mountains.<ref name="Dimrill Stair"/> An ancient broad, well planned road led from [[Eregion]] into the hills towards the pass.<ref>{{FR|South}}, p. 286</ref> No other passes led over the Misty Mountains south of the pass until they ended at the [[Gap of Rohan]].<ref>{{FR|South}}, p. 287</ref>

At the end of the [[Second Age]] during the [[War of the Last Alliance]] the main forces of the [[Elves|elven]] king [[Gil-galad]] with Isildur and a part of the forces of [[Arnor]] crossed the Misty Mountains from Eriador into Rhovanion over the Redhorn Pass and the [[High Pass|Pass of Imladris]].<ref>{{UT|7a}}, note 20</ref>

In {{TA|1150}} the pass was traversed by the [[Stoors]] migrating from the [[Vales of Anduin]] into [[Eriador]], from where they headed to the [[Angle]] and [[Dunland]].<ref name="Stoors"/>

In {{TA|2509}} [[Celebrían]], the wife of [[Elrond]], was captured by [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] on the Redhorn Pass.<ref name="Celebrian"/>

On [[11 January]] - [[12 January|12]], {{TA|3019}},<ref>{{App|Great}}, entry for the year 3019, January 11, 12, p. 1092</ref> the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] attempted to cross the Misty Mountains by the Redhorn Gate as they journeyed on the [[Quest of Mount Doom]]. They came into a fierce blizzard and could not go any further because of the deep snow. Thus were they defeated by the ill will of the mountain and were forced to cross under the Misty Mountains through the Mines of Moria.<ref name="South"/>

On [[13 September]] [[Celeborn]], [[Galadriel]] and elves from [[Lórien]] parted from the remaining members of the Fellowship of the Ring in Eregion to cross over the Redhorn Gate to return to their own realm.<ref>{{RK|Partings}}, p. 985</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2009: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Redhorn Gate is featured in the region of [[Eregion]]. The snowstorms are very strong in this area, and an avalanche prevents further travel to the lands of the east.

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Rangers of the North

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{{disambig-two|[[Dúnedain of Arnor|Dúnedain]] Rangers of [[Eriador]]|[[Gondorians|Gondorian]] Rangers|[[Rangers of Ithilien]]}}
[[File:Jan Pospíšil - Dúnedain Rangers Sketch.jpg|thumb|Jan Pospíšil - Dúnedain Rangers Sketch]]
'''Rangers of the North''',<ref>{{FR|Meetings}}, p. 227</ref><ref>{{RK|Battle}}, p. 848</ref> or simply '''the Rangers''',<ref name="Homeward">{{RK|Homeward}}, p. 993</ref><ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year ''c.'' 3000, p. 1090</ref> were the last remnant of the [[Dúnedain of Arnor]] who had once peopled the North Kingdom of [[Arnor]].<ref>{{FR|Meetings}}, p. 221</ref> They protected the lands around the village of [[Bree]]<ref name="Homeward"/> and the [[Shire]].<ref>{{FR|Hobbits}}, "the Guardians", p. 5</ref><ref>{{HM|RC}}, p. 23</ref><ref>{{FR|Barrow}}, p. 146</ref> The [[Bree-folk]] did not know anything about their origin and simply called this mysterious wandering folk "Rangers". The Rangers travelled freely southwards and eastwards of the village of Bree as far as the [[Misty Mountains]]. In the days of the [[War of the Ring]] no other [[Men]] than the Bree-folk had settled dwellings so far west as Bree or within a hundred leagues of the Shire. When the Rangers appeared in Bree, the locals eagerly listened to the news that they brough from far away or to their strange forgotten tales, but they did not make friends with the Rangers. The Bree-folk belived that the Rangers had strange powers to hear and see things and to understand the languages of birds and beasts.<ref name="Sign">{{FR|Sign}}, p. 149</ref>

The Rangers who joined [[Aragorn]] in [[Rohan]] were dressed in dark grey cloaks with a cloak-clasp shaped like a rayed star and hoods that covered their helms. They were armed with spears, bows and swords.<ref>{{RK|Company}}, p. 778</ref>

==Background==
{{main|Men of Arnor}}
The Dúnedain of Arnor dwindled after the breaking of Arnor into three kingdoms and the wars with [[Angmar]]. [[Cardolan]] and [[Rhudaur]] soon fell and only the petty-kingdom of [[Arthedain]] maintained the noble line of [[Isildur]]. Finally, that too was destroyed in the [[Battle of Fornost]] and [[Arvedui]], the last King of Arthedain was lost in the sea.

Arvedui's son and heir, [[Aranarth]] claimed the title of the [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain]], who would rule the remnants of his people. [[Elrond]] had in his keeping the heirlooms of the house of [[Isildur]]: the shards of [[Narsil]], the [[Star of Elendil]], the [[Sceptre of Annúminas]] and later the [[Ring of Barahir]], ransomed from the [[Lossoth]]. Each of Aranarth's heirs (who, like him, could trace his descent back to Isildur himself) would be secretly born and raised in [[Rivendell]].

After the kingdom of Arthedain had ended, the Dúnedain of the North went into the shadows and turned into a secret and wandering people.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, p. 1043</ref> During the reign of [[Arador]], the fourteenth [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]], the house of the Chieftain was located in woods near the [[Hoarwell]] north of the [[Trollshaws]] and many Dúnedain of the North lived in the woods [[Angle|between]] the river Hoarwell and the river [[Bruinen|Loudwater]].<ref name=NM>{{NM|P3xvii}}, note 12, p. 366</ref> One of them, [[Dírhael]], the grandfather of Aragorn, lived with his wife [[Ivorwen]] in a hidden fastnesses in the wilds of Eriador.<ref>{{PM|Aii}}</ref>

==History==
The [[Watchful Peace]] followed the loss of Arnor and after its end, the enemies concentrated mostly against [[Rhovanion]] and [[Gondor]]. During that time, the Rangers fought minor battles and skirmishes against [[orcs]] and [[wolves]] in order to keep the region safe. The [[hobbits]] of [[the Shire]] flourished under their protection.

During the rule of [[Arassuil]], the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] became more bold, daring to invade Eriador. The Rangers fought many battles trying to hold them back, but one party managed to reach the Shire, and were fought off by a party of brave Hobbits under [[Bandobras Took]]<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, entry for Chieftain Arassuil, p. 1043</ref> in {{TA|2747}}.<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2747, p. 1088</ref> Soon after, the [[Long Winter]] arrived and many lives were lost. [[Gandalf]] came to the aid of the Hobbits.<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2758, p. 1088</ref>
[[File:Steamey - After the death of Arathorn.jpg|thumb|''After the death of Arathorn'' by [[:Category:Images by Steamey|Steamey]]]]
In {{TA|2911|n}}, during [[Argonui]]'s rule,<ref>{{App|South}}, ''Chieftains'', entries for Arathorn I and Argonui, p. 1038</ref> the [[Fell Winter (Third Age)|Fell Winter]] began with the [[Brandywine]] freezing over. This was a catalyst for [[White Wolves]] invading Eriador from the North. In the following year, great floods devastated [[Enedwaith]] and [[Minhiriath]] leaving [[Tharbad]] ruined and deserted.<ref>{{App|TA}}, entries for the years 2911 and 2912, p. 1089</ref> The following years were peaceful although [[Arador]] was killed by [[hill-trolls]] and his son [[Arathorn II]] was killed while hunting orcs.<ref name=tale>{{App|Tale}}, p. 1057</ref>

Arathorn's son, [[Aragorn|Aragorn II]] succeeded him, who between {{TA|2957|n}} to {{TA|2980|n}} took great journeys, serving in the armies of King [[Thengel]] of [[Rohan]], and Steward [[Ecthelion II]] of Gondor. Many of his tasks weakened [[Sauron]] and his allies.

[[Saruman]], jealous of Gandalf, secretly 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 (perhaps at his request to Chieftain [[Aragorn]]). He also asked Aragorn to locate [[Gollum]].<ref>{{App|TA}}, entries for the years ''c. '' 3000 and 3001, p. 1090</ref>

At that time Aragorn's Rangers were scattered and diminished. When [[Halbarad]] led a [[Grey Company|troop]] of the Rangers into the south to Aragorn's aid in the War, in haste he could muster no more than thirty in this company who fought in the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields|Battle of Pelennor Fields]].

Aragorn eventually became King Elessar of the [[Reunited Kingdom]] and the Rangers became once more a united people under the line of [[Elendil]] in the [[Fourth Age]].

== Portrayal in adaptations ==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Rangers of the North.jpg|300px|thumb|Rangers of the North in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''.]]'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Rangers of the North are called simply Rangers in the game. There were some scattered about Middle-earth, but there were also many who were organized. There was a group that [[Aragorn]] led to keep track of the Enemy's movement during "Stirrings in the Darkness". The main Ranger factions in the game are the Rangers of [[Esteldín]], the Wardens of [[Annúminas]], and later they merge into the [[Grey Company]].

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:The Rangers of the North first appear in the Prologue of the game. They have set up several barricades at [[Sarn Ford]] to prevent the [[Nazgûl]] from entering [[the Shire]]. They, however, fail to maintain their positions and are defeated.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Prologue''</ref> Many Rangers are killed, some have reorganized their camp at Sarn Ford while others are patrolling and scoutring the surrounding lands.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 2: Barrow-downs, ''Prologue''</ref>

==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of the Rangers of the North|Images of the Rangers of the North]]

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Hoarwell

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The river '''Hoarwell''', or '''Mitheithel''' was a river traversing eastern [[Eriador]].

==Course==
It began in the northern [[Misty Mountains]] west of the [[Rhimdath]] River and about 100 miles north of [[Rivendell]]. The Hoarwell flowed west past the [[Ettenmoors]] and then curved southward, skirting the western edge of the [[Trollshaws]]. Flowing under the [[Last Bridge]] on the [[East-West Road]], it coursed southward until it was joined by the [[Bruinen]] or "Loudwater". The Hoarwell turned south-west until at [[Tharbad]] it met with the [[Glanduin]], forming the fenland called the [[Swanfleet]] or ''Nîn-in-Eilph''.<ref>{{UT|Map}}</ref> Beyond this point the combined waters were called the Greyflood or [[Gwathló]].<ref name="AppendixD">{{UT|6d}}, discussion of the name ''Glanduin'', "the Gwathló formed by its [the Glanduin's] confluence with the Mitheithel", "At the point of confluence of Glanduin and Mitheithel", p. 264</ref>

==History==
After the founding of the realm of [[Arnor]] in {{SA|3320|n}},<ref>{{App|SA}}, entry for the year 3320, p. 1084</ref> the Hoarwell was within its boundaries.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, p. 1039</ref> In {{TA|861}},<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 861, p. 1085</ref> when Arnor was divided into the splinter-kingdoms of [[Arthedain]], [[Cardolan]] and [[Rhudaur]], the river was within the confines of Rhudaur.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', p. 1040</ref>

Around {{TA|1150|n}},<ref name="TA1150">{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1150, p. 1085</ref> the [[Fallohides]], one of the three kinds of [[Hobbits]], crossed over the Misty Mountains north of Rivendell, travelled down the river Hoarwell and eventually settled in Eriador.<ref name="Hobbits">{{FR|Hobbits}}, p. 3</ref> In the same year, the [[Stoors]], another kind of Hobbits, left their homes at the bank of the river [[Anduin]] and migrated to the west,<ref name="Hobbits"/> crossed the Misty Mountains over the [[Redhorn Gate|Redhorn Pass]]<ref name="TA1150"/> and followed the course of the Loudwater southwards<ref name="Hobbits"/> and settled in the [[Angle]] between the rivers Hoarwell and Loudwater or in [[Dunland]].<ref name="TA1150"/>

When [[Angmar]] became powerful about {{TA|1300|n}}, some of the hobbits moved westwards over the Hoarwell and many settled at [[Bree]].<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1300, p. 1086</ref>

Around {{TA|1409|n}},<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1356, p. 1086</ref> the Stoors that had settled in the Angle fled westwards over the Hoarwell and southwards, because of the war with Angmar.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, entry for king Argeleb I, pp. 1040-41</ref>

In May {{TA|2941|n}},<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2941, p. 1089</ref> [[Thorin and Company]] crossed the Hoarwell on the Last Bridge (and later that night encountered the trolls).<ref name=Mutton/>

On [[11 October]] {{TA|3018|n}},<ref>{{App|Great}}, entry for the year 3018, October 11, p. 1092</ref> [[Glorfindel]] drove the [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] from the Last Bridge and left a beryl on the roadway to show that the path was safe.<ref>{{FR|Flight}}, p. 210</ref> Two days later,<ref>{{App|Great}}, entry for the year 3018, October 13, p. 1092</ref> after finding the elf-stone, [[Aragorn]] led the hobbits across the bridge.<ref>{{FR|Flight}}, p. 201</ref>

==Note==
The name of the river between the confluence of the Loudwater with the Hoarwell and the confluence of the Glanduin with the combined river is not named on [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s [[The First Map of The Lord of the Rings]], [[The Third Map of The Lord of the Rings]] or the Map of the North of Middle-earth that he drew during the writing of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. However, it is named "River Hoarwell" and "Mitheithel" on the [[General Map of Middle-earth]] and [[The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age]] map, respectively, which [[Christopher Tolkien]] drew for earlier published editions of ''The Lord of the Rings'' and for ''[[Unfinished Tales]]''.

The wording in the narrative of ''The Lord of the Rings'' and in its Appendix A is ambiguous if that part of the river was called the Greyflood or continued to be called the Hoarwell or Mitheithel. [[Aragorn|Strider]] tells the Hobbits that the Hoarwell joins the Loudwater "away in the South" and that "Some call it the Greyflood after that". However he does not specify if that means that "some" call it the Greyflood already immediately after the confluence of the two rivers or after some other point further downstream from the confluence. Appendix A mentions that the Glanduin flows into the Greyflood and that the Greyflood and the Glanduin were the southern border of Eriador. It also mentions that [[Arnor]] at is greatest extent included all of Eriador, except "the lands east of Greyflood and the Loudwater, in which lay Rivendell and [[Eregion|Hollin]]". However, if the river continued to be called the Hoarwell after its confluence with the Loudwater and if it only started to be called the Greyflood after the confluence of the combined river with the Glanduin, then Hollin was not east of the Greyflood, because the Glanduin formed the southern border of Hollin,<ref name="AppendixD"/> except at the point of the confluence of the Glanduin and the Hoarwell at the very beginning of the Greyflood.

==Etymology==
The English name ''Hoarwell'' has the sense of "hoary spring". It is a combination of ''hoar'' ("greyish-white") and [[Old English]] ''well'' ("well", "spring", "stream").<ref name="UI">{{HM|UI}}, entry ''Hoarwell'', p. 15</ref>

The [[Sindarin]] name ''Mitheithel'' has the same meaning: "hoary spring".<ref name="UI"/> It is composed of ''[[mith]]'' ("pale grey") and ''[[eithel]]'' ("spring", "source").<ref>{{HM|N}}, entry '''Hoarwell''', p. 772</ref>

==Other versions of the legendarium==
In the 1937 version of ''[[The Hobbit]]'' the Hoarwell was described as a rushing ''red'' river coming from the mountains ''in front'' of the company. In the 1966 edition the adjective "red" was removed and the river came from the north in order to match the geography of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Most of the Hoarwell is open to exploration, from its sources in the [[Ettenmoors]] to its confluence with the [[Gwathló]]. Only part of it between the Ettenmoors and the Trollshaws is inaccessible.
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Gladden Fields

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{{disambig-two|the fields|neighbouring river|[[Gladden River]]}}
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The '''Gladden Fields''' ([[Sindarin]] '''Loeg Ningloron''') was, at the end of the [[Third Age]], a large marsh on the east side of the [[Anduin]] that extended along either side of its tributary, the [[Gladden River]] (Sîr Ninglor), south of the [[Carrock]].<ref>{{UT|Map}}</ref>

In ancient times a lake had formed at their meeting-place, but by the beginning of the [[Third Age]] the lake had been replaced by a wilderness of marshes and islets filled with reeds, rushes, and vast clumps of yellow irises grown taller than a man that grew there in hosts.<ref name="Note 13">{{UT|Gladden}}, note 13</ref> In the 25th century it was still characterised by great beds of iris and flowering reeds.<ref name=shadow>{{FR|Shadow}}</ref>

==History==
In the [[First Age]] when the [[Silvan Elves]] first entered the [[Vales of Anduin]], they found a lake in the deep depression where the Anduin and Gladden met. Although wider to the west, the lake probably did reach the sloping edge of [[Mirkwood|Greenwood the Great]] . After many years the lake filled with sediment and became a marsh.<ref name="Note 13"/>

In {{TA|2}}<ref name="TA">{{App|TA}}</ref> near this place, on a slope east of the Anduin, [[Isildur]] and his three oldest sons were ambushed by [[Orcs]] when they marched back towards [[Arnor]]. Isildur's sons were killed in that battle, while he attempted to escape using the power of invisibility of [[the One Ring]]. He ran to the Anduin and tried to cross it. Due to the current he was swept downstream until he reached the western bank near the inflow of the river Gladden. But the Ring had slipped from Isildur's finger and when he stood up he was seen by Orcs, who laid there to kill any survivors of the ambush, and was slain by their arrows.<ref name=shadow/><ref>{{UT|Gladden}}</ref>

During the reign of King [[Calimehtar (King of Gondor)|Calimehtar]] of [[Gondor]] (who died in {{TA|1936|n}}) the [[Éothéod]] were a small people living in the Vale of Anduin; their southern boundary was the Gladden Fields.<ref>{{UT|Cirion}}, (i) ''The Northmen and the Wainriders''</ref>

During the height of [[Angmar]], after {{TA|1356|n}}, some [[Stoors]] from the [[Angle|Angle of Eriador]] passed again the Mountains<ref name="TA"/> and probably about 1410<ref>{{HM|Guide}} p. 164</ref> a band resettled in the Vales.<ref>{{FR|I2}}</ref> It was here, about {{TA|2463|n}}, that the [[Hobbits|hobbit]] [[Déagol]] boated and while fishing retrieved the One Ring; only to be killed by his friend [[Sméagol]].<ref name="TA"/>

[[Borondir]], the messenger of Gondor sent by the Steward [[Cirion]] in {{TA|2510|n}}<ref name="TA"/> to seek aid from the Éothéod (who by then had migrated farther up the Anduin valley), was pursued as he rode north as far as the Gladden Fields.<ref>{{UT|Cirion}}, (ii) ''The Ride of Eorl''</ref>

In {{TA|2851}}, after a meeting of the [[White Council]], [[Saruman]] began searching near the Gladden Fields for the One Ring.<ref name="TA"/> He became alarmed to discover that [[Sauron]]'s servants were also searching the region.<ref>{{S|Rings}}</ref>

==Etymology==
From [[Old English]] ''glaedene'', "gladden" is another name for the "flag" or "[[wikipedia:Iris (plant)|iris]]".<ref name="Nomen">{{HM|N}}, p. 771</ref> [[Tolkien]] identified the "gladden" as the yellow-flowered species ''[[wikipedia:Iris pseudacorus|Iris pseudacorus]]'' growing in streams and marshes, and not the species now usually spelt ''[[wikipedia:gladdon|gladdon]]''.<ref>{{L|297}}</ref>

Tolkien suggested to translators to avoid if possible the 'learned' name iris.<ref name="Nomen"/>

==Portrayals in adaptations==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Gladden Fields.jpg|thumb|250px|The Gladden Fields in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'']]
'''2019: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Gladden Fields form at the bottom of the Gladden Falls, through which waters of the [[Gladden River]] drop from Lake Gladdenmere further upstream. Remains of long-abandoned [[Holbytla]]n dwellings can be found at the edges of the fields. [[Saruman]]'s ultimately fruitless search for [[the One Ring]] went as far as dredging portions of the marshland to sift through the relics found below, and remains of the now-abandoned dredging machines still dot the Gladden Fields.

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Ettenmoors

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Hyarion Bot: Angle (Eriador) -> Angle

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| image=Rob Alexander - Ettenmoors.jpg
| caption="Ettenmoors" by Rob Alexander
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| othernames=Troll-fells
| location=Eastern [[Eriador]], north of the [[Trollshaws]]
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The '''Ettenmoors''' were a high barren<ref name="N">{{HM|N}}, entry '''Ettendales''', p. 770</ref> region that lay on the western side of the [[Misty Mountains]] north of [[Rivendell]] and south of [[Angmar]].<ref name="Map">{{FR|Map}}</ref> The river [[Hoarwell]] flowed from its sources in the Ettenmoors<ref name="Flight">{{FR|Flight}}, p. 200</ref> to the southwest.<ref name="Map"/>

The Ettenmoors were also called the '''troll-fells''',<ref name="Flight">{{FR|Flight}}, p. 200</ref> probably because the region was inhabited by [[Trolls]].<ref name="NM">{{NM|P3xvii}}, Text 1, note 12, p. 366</ref> The Ettenmoors included the land of the [[Ettendales]], which consisted of valleys reaching up into the foothills of the [[Misty Mountains]].<ref>{{HM|UI}}, entry ''Ettendales'', p. 188</ref>

The realm of [[Rhudaur]] lay between the Ettenmoors in the north and the [[Angle]] between the rivers [[Hoarwell]] and [[Bruinen|Loudwater]] in the south.<ref name="Eriador">{{App|Eriador}}, p. 1040</ref> It is speculated that [[Mount Gram]], from where a host of [[Orcs]] [[Battle of Greenfields|attacked]] [[the Shire]], was located in the Ettenmoors.<ref>{{HM|AME}}, pp. 75, 80</ref>

== History ==
Since the [[Elder Days]], [[Trolls]] concentrated especially around the Ettermoors, and they increased during the rule of [[Angmar]], that was founded in the north.<ref name="NM"/>

In {{SA|3320}} when the realm of Arnor was founded by the [[Dúnedain]],<ref>{{App|SA}}, entry for the year 3320, p. 1084</ref> the Ettenmoors probably became part of Arnor.

When the Kingdom of [[Arnor]] split into three successor kingdoms after the death of King [[Eärendur (King of Arnor)|Eärendur]] in {{TA|861}},<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 861, p. 1085</ref> the Ettenmoors probably became a part of the kingdom of Rhudaur.<ref name="Eriador"/>

In {{TA|1975}} after his defeat in the [[Battle of Fornost]]<ref name="TA1975">{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1975, p. 1086</ref> the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]] fled with the remains of his troops to the north to reach his realm of Angmar and the shelter of [[Carn Dûm]],<ref name="Gondor">{{App|Gondor}}, entry for King Eärnil II, p. 1051</ref> but was pursued to the Ettenmoors<ref name="TA1975"/> where he was overtaken by the cavalry of [[Gondor]] and a force from Rivendell led by Glorfindel.<ref name="Gondor"/> After the fall of Angmar, the Trolls retreated to the east of the [[Misty Mountains]] but returned in the 28th century and even expanded westwards as far as the [[North Downs]].<ref name=NM/>

It is possible that [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain]] [[Arador]] was slain by trolls in this area<ref>{{App|Tale}}, p. 1057</ref> in {{TA|2930|n}}.<ref>{{App|North}}, entry for Chieftain Arador, p. 1038</ref>

Around [[November]] or [[December]]<ref name="South">{{FR|South}}, p. 274</ref> {{TA|3018}},<ref>{{App|Great}}, entry for the year 3018, Dezember 25, p. 1092</ref> scouts from [[Rivendell]] investigated the Ettenmoors for any activities concerning [[Nazgûl|Ringwraiths]] or other servants of [[Sauron]], but they came with no warning news.<ref name="South"/>

In October {{TA|3018}} [[Gandalf]] after his battle with the Ringwraiths at [[Weathertop]] [[Gandalf]] fled riding on [[Shadowfax]] to the north in the hope of drawing off some of the Ringwraiths. He had to send Shadowfax away in the Ettenmoors, because he was not able to ride among the rocks there.<ref name="Council">{{FR|Council}}, p. 264</ref>

== Etymology ==
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The name ''Ettenmoors'' consists of ''[[etten]]'' and ''moor'' ("high barren land").<ref name="N"/>

"Fells" means hills or moorland, thus the "troll-fells" were hills in which [[trolls]] lived.<ref name=RC>{{HM|RC}}, p. 183</ref>

== Other versions of the legendarium ==
In the "first phase" of ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', map sketches label the source of Hoarwell as [[Dimrill Dale]](s), but when the name was displaced, the region was renamed Hoardale, changed to "Entish Dales" or "Entish Lands". This was before [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] conceived the [[Ents]] of ''[[The Two Towers]]'' and the adjective "entish" directly refers to Old English ''eōten'' "giant"<ref>{{RS|1XId}}</ref> (see also [[#Etymology|Etymology]] section).

Later Tolkien decided to change it into "Trollfells" (capitalized without a hyphen): he wrote on a map: "Alter Entish Lands to [Trollfells > Bergrisland >] Ettenmoor". This is also the first mention of Ettenmoor(s) in the legendarium.<ref>{{TI|Map}}, p. 306</ref>

== Inspiration ==
The name ''Ettenmoors'' is similar to the land of [http://narnia.wikia.com/wiki/Ettinsmoor Ettinsmoor] of [[The Chronicles of Narnia|Narnia]] by [[C.S. Lewis]]. In ''The Silver Chair'' Lewis mentions that it is inhabited by [http://narnia.wikia.com/wiki/Ettin Ettins], giants who often play the game of Cockshies, throwing rocks at a gorge, much like the [[giants|stone giants]] in ''[[The Hobbit]]''.

== Portrayal in adaptations ==
'''2002-5: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game]]'':'''
:The Ettenmoors are the homeland of the ''[[Etten]]s'' who resemble [[Hill-trolls]], but they possess "not one but two long heads".<ref>{{D|Fell}}</ref>
[[Image:Ettenmoors map LOTRO.jpg|thumb|Map of the Ettenmoors from ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'']]
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Ettenmoors is the region where Player vs Monster Player play takes place, pitting the "Army of [[Angmar]]" against the "Coldfells Army" of the [[Free Peoples]]. The two factions each have a home base which cannot be entered by the opposing side and a secondary base which can be assailed but not captured. Between them are five major control points: the keeps of "Lugazag", "Tirith Rhaw", and "Tol Ascarnen", the "Isendeep Mine", and "Grimwood Lumber Camp"; as well as several smaller outposts, all of which can be captured by either side.

:Other sites of interest include the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] village "Hoarhallow", its [[Orcs|Goblin]] counterpart, "Grothum", as well as dens of [[bears]], [[eagles]], [[Dragons|drakes]], [[Wargs]], and other beasts that align with one side or are hostile to all.

== See also ==
* [[Coldfells]]

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Eregion

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Hyarion Bot: Angle (Eriador) -> Angle

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{{Quote|We have reached the borders of the country that Men call Hollin; many Elves lived here in happier days, when Eregion was its name...|[[Gandalf]] in ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', "[[The Ring Goes South]]"}}
'''Eregion''' or '''Hollin''' was a realm of the [[Noldor]] in [[Eriador]] during the [[Second Age]], located near the [[Walls of Moria]], under the shadow of the [[Misty Mountains]]. It was the only lasting Noldorin realm outside [[Lindon]].<ref name="rings">{{S|Rings}}</ref>

==Geography==
Eregion was located in [[Eriador]]<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, p. 1039</ref> west of the [[Misty Mountains]] near the [[Doors of Durin|West-gate]] of the underground [[Dwarves|dwarven]] realm of [[Moria]].<ref name="SA1082">{{App|SA}}, p. 1082</ref> The northern border of Eregion was a low [[Hollin ridge|ridge]] fourty-five leagues (135 miles) south of the elven refuge of [[Rivendell]].<ref>{{FR|South}}, p. 282</ref> Its southern border was the river [[Glanduin]].<ref>{{UT|6d}}, discussion of the name ''Glanduin''</ref><ref>{{RK|Partings}}, p. 984</ref> The rivers [[Gwathló]] and [[Bruinen]] formed its western border<ref name="SA1082"/> and the mountain cliff of the West-gate of Moria was its eastern border.<ref>{{FR|Journey}}, "to mark the end of their domain", p. 303</ref>

==History==
===Foundation===
After the end of the [[First Age]], most of the [[Noldor]] who remained in [[Middle-earth]] dwelt in [[Lindon]] under the rule of [[Gil-galad]], their [[High King of the Noldor|High King]].<ref name="rings" /> After some seven centuries, [[Celebrimbor]], the grandson of [[Fëanor]], chose to depart from Lindon and passed eastward, drawn by the promise of mithril in the mines of the Dwarves. Many Elves followed [[Celebrimbor]] and founded the realm of Eregion.<ref name="AppB1">{{App|B1}}</ref> Its capital, [[Ost-in-Edhil]], was founded in {{SA|750}}.<ref name="AppB1" /> It was at this time that [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]] travelled from [[Lake Nenuial]] and settled in Eregion for a while.<ref name="Galadriel">{{UT|Galadriel}}</ref>

The Elves of Eregion lived in harmony and trading freely with the [[Dwarves|Dwarven]] civilization of [[Moria|Khazad-dûm]]. A high road ran from Ost-in-Edhil to Khazad-dûm, and an unprecedented friendship between the two races began in that time.<ref name="rings" /> Within Eregion, an important society or guild of craftsmen emerged with Celebrimbor as its leader: these were the ''[[Gwaith-i-Mírdain]]'', "the People of the Jewel-smiths", and their work was said to be the greatest since the time of [[Fëanor]].<ref name="rings" />

===Creation of the Rings===
{{main|Rings of Power}}
In {{SA|1200}}, the Elves of Eregion became friends with [[Sauron]], under the guise of [[Annatar]], the "Lord of Gifts".<ref name="AppB1" /> After Annatar taught and assisted the [[Gwaith-i-Mirdain]] with creating the [[Rings of Power]], he left Eregion. Celebrimbor's smiths proceeded then to forge [[Three Rings|Three]] more on their own with the knowledge already gained from him. Their forging was completed by around {{SA|1590}}.<ref name="AppB1" /> Annatar didn't learn about them, and they were "unsullied", free from Sauron's corrupting influence.

When Sauron created the [[One Ring]] in {{SA|1600}}, the Elves who wore the Rings of Power heard his voice and realised they had been deceived.<ref name="rings" /><ref name="AppB1" /> In {{SA|1693}}, Celebrimbor sent his three rings away for safekeeping: he gave [[Nenya]] to [[Galadriel]] in [[Lothlórien]], who advised him to send the other two to [[Lindon]], away from Sauron, so he gave [[Vilya]] to [[Gil-galad]] and [[Narya]] to [[Círdan]].<ref name="rings" /><ref name="AppB1" />

===War and destruction===
[[File:Mark Poole - Eregion.jpg|thumb|''Eregion'' by [[:Category:Images by Mark Poole|Mark Poole]]]]
{{main|War of the Elves and Sauron}}
The Elves of Eregion did not stand alone against Sauron. From [[Lindon]], [[Gil-galad]] sent a force commanded by [[Elrond]] to lend them aid. Before Elrond could come to Eregion, the Dark Lord demanded that the Rings of Power be turned over to him, and when he was refused he brought his full force against Eregion.<ref name="Galadriel" /> In {{SA|1697}}, [[Ost-in-Edhil]] fell, with [[Celebrimbor]] himself leading a last desperate defence on the steps of the Jewel-smiths' [[House of the Mírdain|guild house]].<ref name="Galadriel" /> He was taken captive by the [[Orcs]], then shot through with Orc-arrows, and by some accounts, Sauron used Celebrimbor's body as a banner as he turned to face Elrond's army approaching from the north.<ref name="Galadriel" />

Sauron gathered up the Rings of Power that remained, and laid waste the land of Eregion, bringing an end to its people. The surviving Elves of Eregion seem to have scattered, as there are various accounts of their fates. Some fled northward to join Elrond's host, and that host was itself forced into retreat; some of these Elves of Eregion settled at [[Rivendell]] when Elrond founded it shortly afterwards.<ref name="Galadriel" /> They were joined there by others of their kind who had escaped into the [[Rhovanion|Wild]], and only later found their way to safety. Many of these people seem to have later abandoned [[Middle-earth]] and sailed into the [[West]].<ref name="Galadriel" />

==Etymology==
{{Pronounce|Eregion.mp3|Ardamir}}
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''Eregion'' is a [[Sindarin]] name.<ref name="PE17">{{PE|17}}, entry S '''Eregion''', p. 42</ref> It means "Holly-region"<ref name="N">{{HM|N}}, entry '''Hollin''', p. 772</ref> or "Land of Holly".<ref>{{S|Index}}, entry ''Eregion''</ref> It was called "Hollin-land" or short "Hollin" in [[Westron]]<ref name="N"/> by Men.<ref>{{S|Rings}}, sixth paragraph</ref> ''Hollin'' is an old form, still used locally, of "[[holly]]". Holly-trees were abundant in the region.<ref name="N"/> The name Eregion is a combination of ''[[ereg]]'' ("holly") and the suffix ''-ion'' ("-region").<ref name="PE17"/>

==Other versions of the legendarium==
In the ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'' it is stated that "''[[Celeborn]] and [[Galadriel]] therefore went eastwards, about the year 700 of the Second Age, and established the (primarily but by no means solely) [[Noldor]]in realm of Eregion.''"<ref name="Galadriel">{{UT|Galadriel}}</ref> This contradicts the information published in ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' which gives the founding of Eregion in the year 750.<ref>{{App|B1}}, entry "750"</ref> It is possible to reconcile the texts if 700 is seen as the year of their moving eastwards with 750 as the year of the foundation of Eregion; the canonicity of this, however, is unknown.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Eregion map.jpg|thumb|Map of Eregion from ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''.]]
'''2009: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Eregion region encompasses most of the realm, including the [[Walls of Moria]], "Nan Sirannon", the western entrance to the [[Caradhras#Redhorn Gate|Redhorn Gate]], and "Mirobel" and "Tham Mírdain" on the eastern side of [[Ost-in-Edhil|the capital]]. For gameplay purposes, Western Eregion is part of the [[Swanfleet]] region. This includes the main part of the capital, "Caras Gelebren", and the border with [[Angle|the Angle]].
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Dunland

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Hyarion Bot: /* Stay of the Stoors */ Angle (Eriador) -> Angle

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'''Dunland''' was a country near the western slopes of the [[Misty Mountains]] at their southern end.<ref>{{HM|UI}}, entry ''Dunland'', p. 15</ref> It was located east of the [[Old South Road]], south of the river [[Glanduin]] and north of the river [[Isen]] in the region of [[Enedwaith]].<ref>{{UT|Map}}</ref> Far from the centres of population of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]], its inhabitants at times included the [[Men]] known as [[Dunlendings]]<ref name=OfMen>{{App|Men}}, last paragraph, p. 1127</ref> as well as [[Stoors]]<ref name=TA1150>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1150, p. 1085</ref><ref name=TA1630>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year ''c.'' 1630, p. 1086</ref> and [[Dwarves]].<ref name=Durin1073>{{App|Durin}}, p. 1073</ref>

Dunland consisted of hills at the feet of the Misty Mountains, open country and wood. Northern Dunland was a green, pleasant and uninhabited country.<ref name=Partings>{{RK|Partings}}, pp. 982-5</ref> At the end of the [[War of the Ring]] some Dunlendings were herdsmen.<ref>{{TT|Deep}}, p. 533</ref>

==History==
===First Men===
In the early [[Second Age]], Dunland first acquired a significant population of [[Men]] when those who had dwelt in the forests of Enedwaith south of the [[Gwathló]] fled from the [[Númenóreans]] after they began to cut down all of the trees.<ref>{{UT|6d}}</ref>

When the kingdoms of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]] were established early in the [[Third Age]] the land of Enedwaith (and the region of Dunland) were largely ignored, although the inhabitants were nominally subjects of Gondor.<ref name=Isen>{{UT|11c}}</ref>

===Stay of the Stoors===
About {{TA|1150}}, the Hobbit-breed known as the [[Stoors]] left their early homeland in the upper vales of the [[Anduin]] and crossed the [[Caradhras#The Redhorn Gate|Redhorn Pass]]. Some settled in the [[Angle]] and others travelled down the [[Bruinen|Loudwater]] and settled in Dunland.<ref name=TA1150/> While the Stoors in the Angle vacated that area in {{TA|1356|n}}, those living in Dunland remained until around {{TA|1630|n}} when they migrated to the newly founded [[The Shire|Shire]].<ref name=TA1630/>

===Middle Years of the Third Age===
The [[Great Plague]] swept through the north-west of [[Middle-earth]] in the years {{TA|1636}}<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1636, p. 1086</ref> - {{TA|1637|n}}. Dunland suffered, but to a lesser extent than in other regions due to their self-isolation. After the end of the royal line in Gondor the Dunlendings ceased to be subjects of the realm. During the years of the [[Watchful Peace]] ({{TA|1975|n}} – {{TA|2050|n}}), as the people of [[Calenardhon]] dwindled, the Dunlendings began drifting across the [[Isen]].<ref name=Isen/>

The expansion of the Dunlendings to the southeast of Dunland was checked when the new realm of [[Rohan]] was established in {{TA|2510|n}}.<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2150, p. 1087</ref> In the subsequent centuries there was tension between the Dunlendings and the [[Rohirrim]].<ref name=Isen/>

===Dwarves===
After {{TA|2770}},<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2770, p. 1088</ref> Dwarves fleeing the [[Sack of Erebor]] settled in Dunland, from where [[Thrór]] departed when he and his companion [[Nár]] journeyed to [[Moria]] in {{TA|2790}}.<ref name=Durin1073/><ref name=TA2790>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2790, p. 1088</ref> After the [[Battle of Azanulbizar]] in {{TA|2799}},<ref name=TA2799>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2799, p. 1088</ref> provoked by the [[Orcs]]' brutal slaying of Thrór<ref name=Durin1073/> in {{TA|2790}},<ref name=TA2790/> [[Thráin|Thráin II]] and [[Thorin]] led the remnants of their followers back to Dunland. They left soon after, to eventually settle in the east of the [[Ered Luin]] beyond the river [[Lhûn]] in {{TA|2802}}.<ref name=TA2799/><ref>{{App|Durin}}, p. 1076</ref>

===Later Third Age===
[[Beren (Steward of Gondor)|Beren's]] decision to trust Saruman however had severe consequences, as before and around the [[War of the Ring]], the Wizard inflamed the Dunlendings' grievance and enmity to the Rohirrim<ref>{{TT|Deep}}, p. 527</ref> and concentrated a great military force which besieged them at the [[Helm's Deep]].<ref>{{TT|Deep}}, pp. 533-7</ref> After the [[Battle of the Hornburg]], the Rohirrim allowed the surviving Dunlendings to return to their homes. The Rohirrim required that all hostilities cease, and that the Dunlendings retreat behind the [[Isen]] river again.<ref>{{TT|Deep}}, p. 545</ref>

After the War the four Hobbits, [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]], and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]], with the company of [[Gandalf]], [[Celeborn]], [[Galadriel]], and others journeyed through Dunland on their way home. While traversing the region they met two beggars, Saruman and [[Gríma|Gríma Wormtongue]].<ref name=Partings/>

==Etymology==
The name ''Dunland'' contains the element ''dunn''.<ref name=OfMen/> The English adjective ''dun'' means "dark, dusky, dull-hued".<ref>{{HM|N}}, entry '''Dunland''', p. 769</ref> This name was given by Rohirrim of neighbouring [[Rohan]] after arriving in nearby [[Calenardhon]] in the later [[Third Age]]. The element ''dunn'' has no relation to the [[Sindarin]] word ''[[dûn]]'' ("west").<ref name=OfMen/>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''=
:Dunland is mentioned when a flock of ''[[Crebain]]'' appears when the Fellowship is in [[Hollin]]; and [[Legolas]] identifies them as such and being from Dunland.<ref>''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', "[[The Ring Goes South (scene)|The Ring Goes South]]"</ref> The ''crebain'' later report to Saruman at Isengard.<ref>''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', "[[The Fighting Uruk-hai]]"</ref>
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Dunland map.jpg|thumb|Map of Dunland from ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''.]]
'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Dunland region includes Dunland proper as well as the [[Gap of Rohan]] and [[Nan Curunír]]. However, the northern extent of Dunlending territory, including where [[Thrór]] and his people settled, is found in the [[Enedwaith]] region.

:Many tribes of the Dunlendings exist, with some warring against one another, or fighting against the [[White Hand]]. Dunland's chief settlement is "Galtrev".

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Dírhael

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Hyarion Bot: /* History */ Angle (Eriador) -> Angle

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'''Dírhael''' was a [[Dúnedain of Arnor|Dúnadan]] that was descended from [[Aranarth]], the first [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain of the Dúnedain]],<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', paragraph after the entry for King Arvedui, p. 1043</ref> and the maternal grandfather of [[Aragorn]].<ref name=Tale>{{App|Tale}}, p. 1057</ref>

== History ==
Dírhael was married to [[Ivorwen]] and had a daughter called [[Gilraen]].<ref name=Tale/> They lived in a hidden refuge in the wilds of [[Eriador]],<ref name=Arwen>{{PM|Aii}}, manuscript A, p. 263</ref> possibly in the [[Angle]].

When [[Arathorn II|Arathorn]], the son of the [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] [[Arador]], wished to wed [[Gilraen]], Gilraen's father Dírhael was against this marriage, because Gilraen was still too young for marriage according to the customs of the Dúnedain and he foresaw that Arathorn would be Chieftain soon and would only have a short life.

Ivorwen, however, also had the gift of foresight, and persuaded her husband to allow the marriage by saying that the days were darkening before the storm, and that [[Estel|hope]] might be born for the Dúnedain if Arathorn wedded Gilraen now instead of delaying the marriage.<ref name=Tale/>

In {{TA|2929}} his daughter Gilraen married Arathorn.<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2929, p. 1089</ref> Arador was slain one year after the marriage in [[TA|2930]]<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2930, p. 1089</ref> and Dírhael's son-in-law became Chieftain of the Dúnedain.<ref>{{App|North}}, ''Chieftains'', Arathorn II, p. 1038</ref> One year later, in [[TA|2931]],<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2931, p. 1089</ref> [[Aragorn]], the son of Arathorn and Gilraen was born. Only two years after the birth of Aragorn, Arathorn was likewise slain in [[TA|2933]].<ref name=Tale/><ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 2933, p. 1089</ref>

== Etymology ==
The name ''Dírhael'' is in [[Sindarin]]. Its meaning is not glossed, but [[Paul Strack]] suggests it means "Wise Man" according to [[David Salo]], being a compound of ''[[dîr]]'' ("man") and ''hael'', a [[lenition|lenited]] form of ''[[sael]]'' ("wise").<ref>{{webcite|author=Paul Strack|articleurl=http://eldamo.org/content/words/word-889282965.html|articlename=S. ''Dírhael'' m.|website=Eldamo|accessed=04 September 2022}}</ref>

== Genealogy ==
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== Other versions of the legendarium ==
In the earlier manuscript versions of what would later become Appendix A and Appendix B, Dírhael's name was ''Dirhael'', before being changed to ''Dirhoel'',<ref name=Arwen/> and finally to ''Dírhael''.<ref>{{PM|Third}}, manuscript T 4, The Third Age, entry for the year 2929</ref>

Earlier manuscript versions of what would later become Appendix A mention that he was a descendant of Arathorn I "by a younger branch",<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, manuscript C, ''End of the North Kingdom'', 40. 15. Arathorn II, p. 196</ref> or that he we was of the blood of Isildur, but not of the "right line of the Heirs".<ref name=Arwen/> Based on the ages of Gilraen, Arathorn II and Arador, it is possible that Dírhael was the great-grandson of Arathorn I.

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Angmar

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'''Angmar''' ([[Quenya|Q]]/[[Sindarin|S.]] ''Iron Home'') was a realm in the far north of the [[Misty Mountains]],<ref>{{FR|Map}}</ref> which was founded by the Lord of the [[Nazgûl]], who became known as the [[Witch-king]] of Angmar.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}, entry about King Eärnil II, p. 1051</ref><ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1409, p. 1086</ref> The capital of Angmar was [[Carn Dûm]].<ref>{{FR|Barrow}}, "the evil king of Carn Dûm", p. 146</ref>

== History ==
Around {{TA|1300}}, [[Sauron|Sauron's]] [[shadow]] became stronger and evil things multiplied, heralded by the reappearance of the [[Nazgûl]].<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year ''c.'' 1300, p. 1086</ref> The lord of the Nazgûl came north and established the evil realm of Angmar between the [[Ettenmoors]] and the [[Mountains of Angmar]] on both sides of the [[Misty Mountains]], because he intended to destroy the [[Dúnedain of the North]] and to exploit the disunity of the splinter realms of [[Arthedain]], [[Cardolan]] and [[Rhudaur]]. He gathered many evil men, Orcs and other fell creatures in Angmar and became known as the Witch-king of Angmar, but it was not known at that time that he was the lord of the Nazgûl.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, entry about King Malvegil, p. 1040</ref>

Rhudaur was the first kingdom to fall. There were few [[Dúnedain of the North|Dúnedain]] in Rhudaur and an evil lord of the Hillmen, who had a secret alliance with Angmar, seized the power. As a consequence, [[Argeleb I]], the king of Arthedain fortified the line of the [[Weather Hills]],<ref name=Argeleb>{{App|Eriador}}, entry for King Argeleb I, p. 1040</ref> which formed the eastern border between the realm of Arthedain and the realm of Rhudaur.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, ''The North-kingdom and the Dúnedain'', p. 1040</ref> Nevertheless, Argeleb I was killed in a battle with the realms of Rhudaur and Angmar. However, his son [[Arveleg I]] managed to push back the forces of his enemies from the Weather hills with help from Cardolan and Lindon.<ref name=Argeleb/> After that Arthedain and Cardolan maintained a line of defence along the [[Weather Hills]], the [[Great East Road]] and the lower [[Hoarwell]] for many years.<ref name=Arveleg>{{App|Eriador}}, entry about King Arveleg, p. 1040</ref>

In {{TA|1409}} a large army from Angmar invaded Cardolan and besieged [[Weathertop]]. The forces of Angmar defeated the Dúnedain, killed King Arveleg I and burned and destroyed the Tower of Amon Sûl, which stood on Weathertop. However, the ''[[Palantíri|palantír]]'' that was located in the tower was evacuated during the retreat to [[Fornost Erain]]. Rhudaur was occupied by evil men, which were subject to the realm of Angmar and the Dúnedain that had remained in Rhudaur were killed or fled to the west. Cardolan was devastated, but a remnant of the Dúnedain of Cardolan defended the [[Barrow-downs]] or fled to the [[Old Forest]].<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, entries about King Arveleg and King Araphor, pp. 1040-41</ref> The [[last prince of Cardolan]] was slain in that year and was said to have been buried in the barrow in the Barrow-downs in which [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]] and [[Frodo Baggins]] were trapped by a [[Barrow-wight]] almost 1700 years later.<ref name=ArgelebII>{{App|Eriador}}, entry about King Argeleb II, p. 1041</ref> King [[Araphor]], the brave young son of Arveleg I, drove away the forces of the enemy from Fornost and the [[North Downs]] with the aid of [[Círdan]] and the [[Elves of Lindon]]. The [[Elves]] from [[Rivendell]] and [[Elves of Lórien]] also attacked the forces of Angmar and managed to subdue Angmar for a time. Because of the war with Angmar and of their fear of Angmar, the [[Stoors]] who lived in the [[Angle]] in Rhudaur fled to the west, to the south or returned east to [[Rhovanion]] to live next to the river [[Gladden]].<ref>{{App|Eriador}}, entry about King Araphor, p. 1040</ref>

During the reign of King [[Argeleb II]] most people of Cardolan, especially in [[Minhiriath]] died in the [[Great Plague]], which brought an end to the Dúnedain of Cardolan. As a consequence, evil [[Barrow-wights|spirits]] from Angmar and Rhudaur occupied the deserted mounds.<ref name=ArgelebII/>

King [[Araphant]] and his son King [[Arvedui]] continued to defend Arthedain against assaults of Angmar, but the strength of Arthedain was dwindling. In the autumn of {{TA|1973}} the kingdom of [[Gondor]] received messages that Arthedain was in great danger, because the Witch-king of Angmar was preparing an attack against it. In response, King [[Eärnil II]] of Gondor sent his son [[Eärnur]] north with a fleet as fast as he was able.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}, entry about King Eärnil II, p. 1050</ref>

In {{TA|1974}} Angmar had recovered and invaded Arthedain from the north before the end of the winter.<ref name=Arvedui>{{App|Eriador}}, entry about King Arvedui, pp. 1041-43</ref> The Witch-king overran Arthedain and conquered [[Fornost]] before the end of the year<ref>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1974, p. 1086</ref> and drove away most of the remaining Dúnedain over the river [[Lhûn]], including the sons of the king.<ref name=Arvedui/> King [[Arvedui]] of Arthedain defended the North Downs as long as he could until he had to flee to the north with some of his guards on horses. Arvedui hid in tunnels of old dwarf-mines at the northern end of the [[Blue Mountains]] until his supplies ran out and then fled to a camp of the [[Lossoth]] at the southern shore of the [[Icebay of Forochel]] where he was forced to wait. The Elves of Lindon heard of the flight of Arvedui to the north and sent a ship to rescue Arvedui, but it sank shortly after picking up Arvedui in the bay of [[Forochel]] when the ship was driven back to the ice by a storm and was crushed by further ice that was piled up against it in March<ref name=Arvedui/> {{TA|1975}}.<ref name=TA1975>{{App|TA}}, entry for the year 1975, p. 1086</ref>

When Prince Eärnur of Gondor arrived with his fleet at the havens of [[Lindon]] in {{TA|1975}}<ref name=TA1975/> it was too late, because Arthedain had already been conquered and King Arvedui was already dead. Círdan gathered a force from [[Lindon]] and [[Arnor]] and the combined forces of Lindon, Arnor and Gondor, which included tall and fair riders, princes from Rhovanion and horses from the [[Vales of Anduin]] crossed the river Lhûn and marched north. The Witch-king came from Fornost with the forces of Angmar to meet them, but was defeated in a battle on the plain between [[Lake Evendim]] and the North Downs. The Witch-king fled northwards with a remnant of his forces in the direction of Angmar, but his forces were overtaken by the cavalry of Gondor and by forces led by the Elf-lord [[Glorfindel]] who came north from Rivendell before they could reach the shelter of [[Carn Dûm]]. The Witch-king was able to escape from the north on a black horse, but the realm of Angmar was utterly defeated so that no Men and Orcs of Angmar remained on the west side of the Misty Mountains.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}, entry about King Ondoher, p. 1049 and entry about King Eärnil II, pp. 1049-51</ref>

The [[Éothéod]], the ancestors of the [[Rohirrim]], lived in the vales of Anduin between the [[Carrock]] and the [[Gladden]] in those days. The middle vales of the Anduin were populated by many Men and the shadow of [[Dol Guldur]] grew at that time. When the Éothéod heard that the Witch-king of Angmar had been defeated, they wanted to obtain more territory in the north and drove away the remnants of the people of Angmar on the east side of the Misty Mountains.<ref name=Eorl>{{App|Eorl}}, p. 1064</ref> It is possible that the Éothéod heard of the defeat of Angmar from riders from the Vales of Anduin who defeated Angmar as part of the cavalry of Eärnur. As a result the Éothéod moved north from their old land to the region near the sources of the Anduin between the northernmost ranges of the Misty Mountains and the norhernmost parts of Mirkwood.<ref name=Eorl/>

== Etymology ==
{{Pronounce|Angmar.mp3|Ardamir}}
''Angmar'' seems to be a corrupted [[Sindarin]] or [[Quenya]] name.<ref name="RC">{{HM|RC}}, p. 20 citing from J.R.R. Tolkien's manuscript for ''Nomenclature''</ref> [[Paul Strack]] suggests that it means "Iron Home".<ref>{{webcite|author=Paul Strack|articleurl=https://eldamo.org/content/words/word-3089760465.html|articlename=S. ''Angmar'' loc.|website=[http://eldamo.org/index.html Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon]|accessed=2 May 2019}}</ref>
It is a compound of ''[[anga]]'' ("iron") and ''[[MBAR|mbar]]'' ("habitation"). The name would be ''angbar'' in pure Sindarin and ''angamar'' in pure Quenya.<ref name="RC"/>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2006: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king]]'':'''
:Angmar is a playable faction in the game, featuring mostly heroes and units not found within Tolkien's [[Legendarium]]. Moreover, during the game's campaign, Angmar is besieged in [[Carn Dûm]] by [[Glorfindel]] and his [[Elves]], however he wins the siege and destroys [[Arnor]] and [[Fornost]].

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Angmar map.jpg|thumb|Map of Angmar from ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'']]
:Angmar was not completely destroyed after the [[Battle of Fornost]]. Rather, the Witch-King changed [[Eärnur]] into a wraith to watch over his kingdom until it could rise once more. By the time of the [[War of the Ring]] the kingdom of Angmar was once again strong enough to threaten [[Eriador]]. The [[Men]] of Angmar were of two distinct cultures. The ruling class of [[Carn Dûm]] consisted of the Angmarim, who had [[Black Númenóreans|Black Númenórean]] blood and were staunch followers of [[Sauron]] and his servants. The others were the tribes of [[Hill-men]], native folk who continued their old traditions. One tribe, the [[Trév Gállorg]], opposed the False King and is friendly to the [[Free peoples]]. Their rivals, the Trév Duvárdain, broke away from them to ally with the Angmarim. Angmar is also home to many creatures such as [[Wargs]], [[Drakes]], [[Spiders]], [[Vampires#Portrayal in adaptations|Merrevail]], and Gertheryg. Four tribes of [[orcs]], the Blogmal, the Krahjarn, the Ongbǘrz, and the Tarkrîp, originate from Angmar.

:The region was accessible from the [[North Downs]] by traveling through the Ram Dúath, a range of winding canyons in the south-west of Angmar. Within Ram Dúath were camps of the Angmarim and orcs marching to war, and also the peaceful Earth-kin village Lehmä-koti. North of the Ram Dúath were the grey hills of Fasach-Larran and Fasach-Falroid, where the Hill-men of Angmar dwelt. At the westernmost exit of the Ram Dúath was the Trév Gállorg village of Aughaire. The hostile Trév Duvárdain inhabited towns and camps in the north.

:To the east of the hills was the great brimstone swamp of Malenhad. The dread Watching-stones of the Rammas Deluon formed a barrier of deadly fear down the middle of Malenhad, effectively separating the western half of Angmar from the eastern half. The shallow sulfur lake Duvuinen lay in the east of Malenhad. Hidden in a cavern to the south of the lake was the Dwarf-outpost Gabilshathûr. In the south-east of Angmar beyond the lake were the valleys of Gorothlad, home to orcs, [[trolls]], and other creatures. Gorothlad contained several camps for Angmar's growing orc army as well as the arena of Maethad. North of Gorothlad was the rocky basin Nan Gurth, in the center of which stood Barad Gúlaran and its ring of eight lesser towers.

:West of Nan Gurth was Imlad Balchorth, a valley full of tombs and poisoned water, haunted by many [[wights]] and fell-spirits. In the north-east of Nan Gurth was Gath Uior, a pass to the Rift of Nûrz Ghâshu in the far north-east of Angmar near to the northernmost of the [[Misty Mountains]]. Deep underground within the Rift the [[Balrog]] Thaurlach was kept imprisoned after his defeat by the [[Blue Wizards]]. Fire-orcs and [[nameless things]] also dwelt there, though they were opposed by a mysterious race of [[Giants|fire-giants]] known as the Eldgang.

:North-west of Nan Gurth and north-east of Imlad Balchorth was Himbar, an ashen, spider-infested land among crags of black rock like obsidian. Up a path into the rock walls that bordered Himbar in the east was the secret [[Rangers of the North|Ranger]] refuge of Gath Forthnír. In the west of Himbar was the Angmarim town Rhunendin, and beyond that was a long gated pass to the capital city of [[Carn Dûm]]. In the south-west of the capital was a narrow, winding pass, guarded by [[Watchers of Cirith Ungol|Watching-stones]], that connected to the lands of the hill-men in the north of Fasach-Falroid. The host of Angmar marched to the southern lands along a main road that led south from Rhunendin between Imlad Balchorth and Nan Gurth, then turned west to pass north of Malenhad. Beyond Malenhad the road turned south to enter the Ram Dǘath.

'''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'':'''
:Angmar and the [[Angmar conflict|conflict]] with [[Arnor]] are mentioned by Galadriel in the [[White Council]]. Following the [[Battle of Fornost|destruction]] of Angmar, the Men of the North took the body of the Witch-king and sealed him in [[High Fells of Rhudaur]].

'''2014: ''[[The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies]]'':'''
:[[Gandalf]] tells [[Thranduil]] and [[Bard]] that [[Sauron|Sauron's]] final goal was to conquer the [[Lonely Mountain]] due to its strategic position. This would enable Sauron to restore Angmar and gain dominance over the north of [[Middle-earth]].

'''2016: ''[[Third Age: Total War]] - [[Divide and Conquer (MII:TW mod)|Divide and Conquer]]'':'''
:Following Angmar's destruction, only a few of the Witch king's servants gathered in the lands that once stood as his domain, with the descendants of those few gathering in the old fortresses. They waited patiently and diligently for their master's return, but let the very hillmen that they once ruled over colonize the territories of Rhuduar, which they claimed as their own. As the ring once again called for its master, Sauron sent his Nazgul to Eriador, where the Witch-King took the remnants of his Kingdom and demanded his servants to go forth and wage war once again in the name of the Iron Crown.

:A new overlord is selected by the Witch King to unite the land of Rhudaur, call forth the orcish denizens of Mount Gram, and muster a great host to destroy the Free Peoples and conquer their lands in the name of Sauron, knowing that Gondor will not go to the aid of the North as they are focusing their efforts on Mordor and their Easterling vassels. Only when Eriador has been dominated by the Iron Crown may the Kingdom of Angmar truly rise from the ashes and claim the glory that it was denied centuries beforehand.

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Index:Locations

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==A==
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*[[Abyss]]
*[[Tarlang's Neck|Achad Tarlang]] (Tarlang's Neck)
*[[Adorn]]
*[[Adurant]]
*[[Aelin-uial]]
*[[Tarn Aeluin|Aeluin]]
*[[Afros]]
*[[Agar]]
*[[Gwathló|Agathurush]] (River Greyflood)
*[[Glittering Caves|Aglarond]]
*[[Pass of Aglon|Aglon]], Pass of
*[[Ailin (lake in Valinor)]]
*[[Aiwenórë]]
*[[Akallabêth]] (Atlantë)
*[[Alalminórë]]
*[[Alcarinquë]]
*[[Aldalómë]]
*[[Aldburg]]
*[[Alley of Roses]]
*[[Almaida]]
*[[Almaren]]
*[[Alqualondë]]
*[[Aman]]
*[[Fangorn Forest|Ambaróna]] (Fangorn)
*[[Mount Doom|Amon Amarth]] (Mount Doom)
*[[Amon Anwar]] (Halifirien)
*[[Amon Darthir]]
*[[Amon Dîn]]
*[[Amon Ereb]]
*[[Amon Ethir]]
*[[Amon Gwareth]]
*[[Amon Hen]]
*[[Amon Lanc]] (Dol Guldur)
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*[[Amon Lhaw]]
*[[Amon Obel]]
*[[Amon Rûdh]]
*[[Weathertop|Amon Sûl]] (Weathertop)
*[[Taniquetil|Amon Uilos]] (Taniquentil)
*[[Anach]]
*[[Númenor|Anadûnê]] (Númenor)
*[[Sun|Anar]]
*[[Anarríma]]
*[[Aman|Ancient West]] (Aman)
*[[Anfalas|Andafalassë]] (Langstrand or Anfalas)
*[[Númenor|Andor]] (Númenor)
*[[Andram]]
*[[Andrast]]
*[[Andrath]]
*[[Androth]]
*[[Anduin]]
*[[Andúnië]]
*[[Andustar]]
*[[Anfalas]]
*[[Anfauglith]]
*[[Angband|Angamando]] (Angband)
*[[Angband]]
*[[Anghabar]]
*[[Angle]]
*[[Angmar]], Realm of
*[[Isen|Angren]] (River Isen)
*[[Isengard|Angrenost]]
*[[Gate of the Noldor|Annon-in-Gelydh]]
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*[[Annúminas]]
*[[Anórien]]
*[[Antaro]]
*[[Araman]]
*[[Arandor]] (Kingsland)
*[[Archet]]
*[[Arch of Inwë]]
*[[Arda]]
*[[Ard-galen]]
*[[Argonath]]
*[[Armenelos]]
*[[Arnach]] (Lossarnach)
*[[Arnor]]
*[[Aros]], River of
*[[Arossiach]]
*[[Arthedain]]
*[[Gondor|Arthor na Challonnas]] (Gondor)
*[[Arnor|Arthor na Forlonnas]] (Arnor)
*[[Arthórien]]
*[[Arvernien]]
*[[Ascar]], River of
*[[Ered Lithui|Ash Mountains]] (Ered Lithui)
*[[Astulat]]
*[[Númenor|Atalantë]] (Númenor)
*[[Fords of Isen|Athrad Angren]] (Fords of Isen)
*[[Atyamar]]
*[[Avallónë]]
*[[Tower of Avallónë|Avallónë]], Tower of
*[[Avathar]]
*[[Dimrill Dale|Azanulbizar]] (Dimrill Dale)
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==B==
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*[[Bag End]]
*[[Bagshot Row]]
*[[Isle of Balar|Balar]]
*[[Balin's Tomb]]
*[[Bamfurlong]] (Maggot's Farm)
*[[House of Ransom|Bar-en-Danwedh]] (House of Ransom)
*[[House of Ransom|Bar-en-Nibin-noeg]] (House of Ransom)
*[[Ras Mewrim|Bar-in-Mŷl‎]]
*[[Bar-erib]]
*[[Barad-dûr]]
*[[Barad Eithel]]
*[[Barad Nimras]]
*[[Baranduin]] (Brandywine River)
*[[Caradhras|Barazinbar]] (Caradhras or Redhorn)
*[[Barrow-downs]]
*[[Barrowfield]]
*[[Battle Pit]]
*[[Dagorlad|Battle Plain]]
*[[Bay of Balar]]
*[[Bay of Belfalas]]
*[[Bay of Andúnië]]
*[[Bay of Eldamar]]
*[[Bay of Eldanna]]
*[[Bay of Rómenna]]
*[[Belegaer]]
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*[[Belegost]]
*[[Beleriand]]
*[[Belfalas]]
*[[Bent Seas]]
*[[Beorn's Hall|Beorn's House]]
*[[Bindbole Wood|Bindbale Wood]]
*[[Nimbrethil|Birchwoods of Nimbrethil]]
*[[Black Gate]] (Morannon)
*[[Mordor|Black Land]] (Mordor)
*[[Moria|Black Pit]] (Moria)
*[[Black Pits]]
*[[Morthond|Blackroot]] (Morthond River)
*[[Aman|Blessed Realm]] (Aman)
*[[Blue Mountains]]
*[[Underhill (house)|Bombadil's House]]
*[[Bonfire Glade]]
*[[Astulat|Bony ridge]] (Astulat)
*[[Borgil]]
*[[Branda-nîn]] (Brandywine River)
*[[Brandywine Bridge]] (Bridge of Stonebows)
*[[Bree]]
*[[Bree-hill|Bree Hill]]
*[[Bree-land]]
*[[Breredon]]
*[[Brethil]]
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*[[Bridge of Esgalduin]]
*[[Last Bridge|Bridge of Mitheithel]] (Last Bridge)
*[[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]]
*[[Bridge of Nargothrond]]
*[[Brandywine Bridge|Bridge of Stonebows]] (Brandywine Bridge)
*[[Bridgefields]]
*[[Brilthor]] (River)
*[[Ford of Brithiach|Brithiach]]
*[[Brithombar]]
*[[Brithon]] (River)
*[[Brockenbores]]
*[[Brodda's hall]]
*[[Brook of Glass]]
*[[Brown Lands]]
*[[Bruinen]] (River Loudwater)
*[[Buck Hill]]
*[[Buckland]]
*[[Buckland Gate]]
*[[Bucklebury]]
*[[Bucklebury Ferry]]
*[[Budgeford]] (Village)
*[[Fanuidhol|Bundushathûr]] (Cloudyhead or Fanuidhol)
*[[Bywater]]
*[[Bywater Pool]]
*[[Bywater Road]]
|}

==C==
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*[[Cabed-en-Aras]] ([[Cabed Naeramarth]])
*[[Cair Andros]]
*[[Calacirya]]
*[[Calacirian]]
*[[Calembel]]
*[[Calenardhon]]
*[[Calenhad]]
*[[Calmindon]]
*[[Cape Andras]]
*[[Cape Balar]]
*[[Cape of Andrast]]
*[[Cape of Forochel]]
*[[Carach Angren]] (Isenmouthe)
*[[Caradhras]] (Redhorn)
*[[Caragdûr]]
*[[Caras Galadhon]]
*[[Carchost]]
*[[Cardolan]]
*[[Carn Dûm]]
*[[Carnil]]
*[[Carnen]] (River Redwater)
*[[Carrock]]
*[[Causeway Forts]]
*[[Causeway (Gondor)]]
*[[Glittering Caves|Caverns of Helm's Deep]] (Aglarond or the Glittering Caves)
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*[[Nargothrond|Caverns of Narog]] (Nargothrond)
*[[Caves of the Forgotten]]
*[[River Running|Celduin]] (River Running)
*[[Celbaros]]
*[[Celebdil]] (Silvertine)
*[[Celebrant]] (River Silverlode)
*[[Celebros]] (River)
*[[Celon]] (River)
*[[Celos]] (River)
*[[Cerin Amroth]]
*[[Chamber of Mazarbul]] (Chamber of Records)
*[[Cracks of Doom|Chambers of Fire]] (Sammath Naur or the Cracks of Doom)
*[[Chasm of Ilmen]]
*[[Chetwood]]
*[[Qerkaringa|Chill Gulf]]
*[[Circles of the World]]
*[[Ciril]] (River)
*[[Cirith Dúath]]
*[[High Pass|Cirith Forn en Andrath]] (High Pass)
*[[Cirith Gorgor]]
*[[Cirith Ninniach]] (Rainbow Cleft)
*[[Cirith Thoronath]]
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*[[Cirith Ungol]]
*[[Citadel of Gondor]]
*[[Osgiliath|Citadel of Stars]] (Osgiliath)
*[[Umbar|City of the Corsairs]]
*[[City Wall]] (Minas Tirith)
*[[Avathor|Cleft of the mountains]] (Ungoliant's lair)
*[[Fanuidhol|Cloudyhead]] (Fanuidhol)
*[[Cobas Haven]]
*[[Bay of Belfalas#Other names|Côf Belfalas]] (Bay of Belfalas)
*[[Coldfells]]
*[[Combe]]
*[[Field of Cormallen|Cormallen]] (Field)
*[[Ezellohar|Corollairë]] (Ezellohar)
*[[Ezellohar|Coron Oiolairë]] (Ezellohar)
*[[Cottage of Lost Play]]
*[[Court of the Fountain (Minas Tirith)|Court of the Fountain]]
*[[Cracks of Doom]]
*[[Crickhollow]]
*[[Crissaegrim]]
*[[Cirith Thoronath|Cristhorn]]
*[[Crossings of Erui]]
*[[Crossings of Poros]]
*[[Crossings of the Taeglin|Crossings of Teiglin]] (Crossings of the Taeglin)
*[[Cross-roads]] (Cross Roads of the Fallen King)
*[[Crown of the Hidden Kingdom]]
*[[Cuiviénen]]
*[[Cûl Bîn]]
*[[Cûl Veleg]]
*[[Cûm-nan-Arasaith]] (Mound of Avarice)
*[[Cú nan Eilch]]
|}

==D==
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* [[Dagorlad]]
* [[Dáin's hall]]
* [[Dale]]
* [[Dale (Kingdom)]]
* [[Dark Door]]
* [[Gate of Wood|Dark Gate]]
* [[Dark Land]] (South Land)
* [[Middle-earth#Names|Dark Lands]] (Middle-earth)
* [[Dark Mountains]] (Mountains of Mirkwood)
* [[Dark Tower]] (Barad-dûr)
* [[Dead Marshes]]
* [[Fornost Erain|Deadmen's Dike]] (Fornost)
* [[Death Down]]
* [[Aman|Deathless Lands]] (Aman, Eressëa)
* [[Helm's Deep|Deeping]] (Helms Deep)
* [[Deephallow]]
* [[Deeping-coomb|Deeping Coomb]]
* [[Deeping-road]]
* [[Deeping-stream|Deeping Stream]]
* [[Deeping Wall]]
* [[Cabed-en-Aras|Deer's Leap]] (Cabed-en-Aras)
* [[Taur-nu-Fuin (Dorthonion)|Deldúwath]] (Taur-nu-Fuin)
* [[Derndingle]]
* [[Desert of Lostladen]]
* [[Desolation of the Dragon|Desolation of Smaug]] (Desolation of the Dragon)
* [[Desolation of the Morannon]]
* [[Dimbar]]
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* [[Dimholt]]
* [[Dimrill Dale]]
* [[Great Gates|Dimrill Gate]] (Great Gates)
* [[Dimrill Stair]]
* [[Dimrost]]
* [[Dol Amroth]]
* [[Dol Baran]]
* [[Dol Guldur]]
* [[Dol Tarlang]]
* [[Dome of Stars]] (Tower of the Stone)
* [[Dome of Varda]]
* [[Door of Night]]
* [[Doors of Durin]] (Hollin Gate)
* [[Dor Caranthir]] (Thargelion)
* [[Dor-Cúarthol]]
* [[Dor Daedeloth]]
* [[Dor Dínen]]
* [[Dor-en-Ernil]]
* [[Dor Firn-i-Guinar]] (Land of the Dead that Live)
* [[Dor-lómin]]
* [[Anfauglith|Dor-Nu-Fauglith]]
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* [[Doriath]]
* [[Dorthonion]]
* [[Dorwinion]]
* [[Barrow-downs|Downlands]] (Barrow-downs)
* [[Drengist]]
* [[Drúadan Forest]]
* [[Drûn]]
* [[Drúwaith Iaur]]
* [[Dry River]]
* [[Duilwen]]
* [[Nan Dungortheb|Dungortheb]] (Nan Dungortheb)
* [[Dunharrow]]
* [[Dúnharg]]
* [[Dunland]]
* [[Durin's Bridge]]
* [[Durin's Crown]]
* [[Durin's Tower]]
* [[Durthang]]
* [[Dwaling]]
* [[Dwarf-road of Beleriand]]
* [[Dwarrowdelf]] (Khazad-dûm)
* [[Dwimorberg]]
* [[Dwimorberg glen]]
* [[Dwimordene]] (Lórien)
|}

==E==
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* [[Eä]]
* [[Eagle's Eyrie]]
*[[Eärendil]], Star of
* [[East Beleriand]]
* [[East Bight]]
* [[Eastemnet]]
* [[Eastemnet Downs]]
* [[Eastern Eriador]]
* [[Eastfarthing|East Farthing]]
* [[Eastfold]]
* [[Great Gates|East-gate]] (Great Gates)
* [[East Lórien]]
* [[Buckland|East March]] (Buckland)
* [[East-mark]]
* [[East Road]]
* [[East Sea]]
* [[East Wall of Rohan]]
* [[Fangorn Forest|Eastwood]] (Fangorn)
* [[Echad i Sedryn]] (Bar-en-Dunwedh)
* [[Ered Lómin|Echoing Hills]] (Ered Lómin)
* [[Echoriad]]
* [[Edge of the Wild]]
* [[Edhellond]]
* [[Edoras]]
* [[Egladil]]
* [[Eglador]] (Doriath)
* [[Eglamar (Falas)]]
* [[Eglarest]]
* [[Eilenach]]
* [[Eilenaer]] (Halifirien)
* [[Eithel Ivrin]]
* [[Eithel Nínui]]
* [[Eithel Sirion]]
* [[Ekkaia]]
* [[Eldalondë|Eldalondë the Green]]
* [[Eldamar]]
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* [[Elemmírë]]
* [[Elendë]]
* [[Elenna]]
* [[Númenor|Elennanórê]] (Númenor)
* [[Elerrína]] (Taniquetil)
* [[Elf-path]]
* [[Ellor Eshúrizel]]
* [[Elostirion]]
* [[Elros' Tower]]
* [[Elvenhome]] (Calacirian, Eressêa)
* [[Elvenking's Halls]]
* [[Elvet-isle]]
* [[Elwing's tower]]
* [[Emerië]]
* [[Empty Lands]]
* [[Emyn Arnen]]
* [[Emyn Beraid]] (Tower Hills)
* [[Emyn Duir]] (Mountains of Mirkwood)
* [[Emyn Eglain]]
* [[Emyn Muil]]
* [[Emyn-nu-Fuin]] (Mountains of Mirkwood)
* [[Emyn Uial]] (Hills of Evendim)
* [[Enchanted Isles]]
* [[Enchanted River]]
* [[Encircling Mountains]] (Echoriath)
* [[Ekkaia|Encircling Sea]] (Ekkaia)
* [[Endless Stair]]
* [[Endor]] (Middle-earth)
* [[Ened]]
* [[Enedwaith]]
* [[Entwade]]
* [[Entwash]] (river)
* [[Entwash Vale]]
* [[Entwood]] (Fangorn)
* [[Ephel Brandir]]
* [[Ephel Dúath]]
* [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]] (Lonely Mountain)
* [[Erech]]
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* [[Iron Mountains|Ered Engrin]] (Iron Mountains)
* [[Ered Gorgoroth]]
* [[Ered Lindon]] (Ered Luin)
* [[Ered Lithui]]
* [[Ered Lómin]]
* [[Grey Mountains|Ered Mithrin]] (Grey Mountains)
* [[White Mountains|Ered Nimrais]] (White Mountains)
* [[Ered Wethrin]]
* [[Eregion]]
* [[Erelas]]
* [[White House of Erendis|Erendis]] (White House of Erendis)
* [[Tol Eressëa|Eressëa]], Tol
* [[Eriador]]
* [[Erui]]
* [[Firienholt|Eryn Fuir]]
* [[Mirkwood|Eryn Galen]] (Greenwood the Great)
* [[Mirkwood|Eryn Vorn]] (Greenwood the Great)
* [[Esgalduin]]
* [[Lake-town|Esgaroth]] (Lake-town)
* [[Estirin]]
* [[Estolad]]
* [[Ethir Anduin]]
* [[Ethraid Engrin]] (Fords of Isen)
* [[Ethring]]
* [[Ettendales]]
* [[Ettenmoors]]
* [[Evadrien]]
* [[Evereven]] (Valinor)
* [[Everholt]] (Firien Wood)
* [[Evernight]] (Shadowy Seas)
* [[Ezellohar]]
|}

==F==
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* [[Faerie]]
* [[Falas]]
* [[Falassë Númëa]]
* [[Falls of Esgalduin]]
* [[Falls of Gelion]]
* [[Eithel Ivrin|Falls of Irvin]] (Eithel Ivrin)
* [[Rauros|Falls of Rauros]]
* [[Falls of Sirion]]
* [[Fangorn Forest]]
* [[Fanuidhol]] (Cloudyhead)
* [[Fanyamar]]
* [[Far Downs]]
* [[Far Harad]]
* [[Haerast|Far Shore]] (Haerast)
* [[Aman|Far West]] (Aman)
* [[Fôs' Almir|Faskalan]] (Fôs' Almir)
* [[Fôs' Almir|Faskala-númen]] (Fôs' Almir)
* [[Fen Hollen]]
* [[Fen of Serech]]
* [[Fenmarch]]
* [[Fens of Sirion]] (Aeluin-uial)
* [[Ferry Lane]]
* [[Field of Celebrant]]
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* [[Field of Cormallen]]
* [[Fingolfin's Cairn]]
* [[Firienfeld]]
* [[Firienholt]]
* [[Firienholt|Firien Wood]]
* [[Firmament]]
* [[First Deep]]
* [[First Hall]]
* [[Firth of Drengist]]
* [[Firth of Rómenna]]
* [[Fladweth Amrod]]
* [[Foen]]
* [[Folde]]
* [[Folkmoot for Judgement]]
* [[Forannest]]
* [[Forbidden Pool]]
* [[Ford of Brithiach]] (Brithiach)
* [[Ford of Bruinen]]
* [[Sarn Athrad|Ford of Stones]] (Sarn Athrad)
* [[Fords of Isen]]
* [[Forest Gate]]
* [[Brethil|Forest of Brethil]]
* [[Forest of Neldoreth]]
* [[Forest of Region]]
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* [[Forest River]]
* [[Forest Road]]
* [[Forfalas]]
* [[Forgotten Villages]]
* [[Forlindon]]
* [[Forlond]]
* [[Formenos]]
* [[Amon Anwar|Fornarthan]]
* [[Fornost Erain]]
* [[Forochel]]
* [[Forodwaith (lands)|Forodwaith]]
* [[Forostar]]
* [[The Forsaken Inn|Forsaken Inn]]
* [[Fôs' Almir]]
* [[Eithel Nínui|Fountain of Tinúviel]]
* [[Fox Downs]]
* [[Framsburg]]
* [[Frogmorton]]
* [[Front Gate]]
* [[Front Porch]]
|}

==G==
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* [[Belegost|Gabilgathod]] (Belegost)
* [[Gamwich]]
* [[Gap of Calenardhon]]
* [[Gap of Rohan]]
* [[Gardens of Lórien]]
* [[Garth of the Graves]]
* [[Gate of Gold]]
* [[Gate of Isengard]]
* [[Dark Door|Gate of the Dead]]
* [[Gate of the Noldor]] (Annon-In-Gadydh)
* [[Gate Stream]] (Sirannon)
* [[Gates of Morning]]
* [[Gates of Sirion]]
* [[Gateway]]
* [[Gelion]]
* [[Gelion-Ascar Stockade]]
* [[Gilrain]]
* [[Ginglith]]
* [[Girdle of Arda]]
* [[Girdle of Melian]]
* [[Girdley Island]]
* [[Gladden Fields]]
* [[Gladden River]]
* [[Glanduin]]
* [[Mering Stream|Glanhír]] (Mering Stream)
* [[Gliding Water]]
* [[Glithui]]
* [[Glittering Caves]] (Aglarond)
* [[Goblin-gate]] (Back-door)
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* [[Goblin-town]]
* [[Golden Gates]]
* [[Golden Hill]]
* [[Golden Wood]] (Lórien)
* [[Gollum's lake]]
* [[Gondolin]]
* [[Gondor]]
* [[Swans of Gorbelgod|Gorbelgod]]
* [[Pass of Aglon|Gorge of Aglon]]
* [[Ered Gorgoroth|Gorgoroth]], Ered
* [[Plateau of Gorgoroth|Gorgoroth]], Plateau of
* great [[East Road]]
* [[Great Chamber of Thrór]]
* [[Swanfleet|Great Fens]] (Swanfleet)
* [[Great Gates]]
* [[Great Gulf]]
* [[Great Hall of Feasts]]
* [[Great Hall of Osgiliath]]
* [[ Hall of the Chieftains]]
* [[Great Hall of Thráin]]
* [[Great Houses]]
* [[Great Lakes]]
* [[Great Lands]] (Middle-earth)
* [[Great Market]]
* [[Great Mound]] (Haudh-en-Ndengin)
* [[Great Plains]]
* [[Great Rift]]
* [[Anduin|Great River]] (Anduin)
* [[Great Shelf]] (Eagles' Eyrie)
* [[Great Smials]]
* [[Great Southern Forests]]
* [[Great Square]]
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* [[Great West Road]]
* [[Old Man Willow|Great Willow]]
* [[Greater Gelion]]
* [[Green Dragon]]
* [[Green Emberü]]
* [[Green Hill Country]]
* [[Green Hills]]
* [[Pinnath Gelin|Green Hills]] (Pinnath Gelin)
* [[Greenfields]]
* [[Greenholm]]
* [[Greenway]]
* [[Mirkwood|Greenwood the Great]]
* [[Grey Havens]] (Mithlond)
* [[Grey Mountains]]
* [[Grey Mountains (ancient)]]
* [[Grey Wood]]
* [[Greyflood]] (River Gwathlo)
* [[Greylin]]
* [[Grimslade]]
* [[Grinding Ice]] (Helcaraxë)
* [[Grindwall]]
* [[Gruir]]
* [[Talath Dirnen|Guarded Plain]] (Talath Dirnen)
* [[Gulf of Lune|Gulf of Lhûn]]
* [[Gundabad]]
* [[Gwathló]], River (Gwathir, Greywood)
|}

==H==
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*[[Hadhodrond]]
*[[Haeren]]
*[[Haerast]]
*[[Amon Anwar|Halifirien]] (Amon Anwar)
*[[Brodda's hall|Hall of Brodda]]
*[[Hall of Fire]]
*[[Hallows]]
*[[Mansions of Aulë|Halls of Aulë]]
*[[Khazad-dûm|Halls of Durin]] (Khazad-dûm)
*[[Halls of Mandos]]
*[[Halls of Nienna]]
*[[Hanstovánen]]
*[[Harad]]
*[[Harad Road]]
*[[Hardbottle]]
*[[Harfalas]]
*[[Harlindon]]
*[[Harlond (Gondor)]], Gondor
*[[Harlond (Lindon)]], Gondor
*[[Harnen]], River
*[[South Gondor|Harondor]] (South Gondor)
*[[Harrowdale]]
*[[Haudh-en-Elleth]]
*[[Hill of the Slain|Haudh-en-Ndengin]] (Hill of the Slain)
*[[Hill of the Slain|Haudh-en-Nirnaeth]] (Hill of the Slain)
*[[Haudh in Gwanûr]]
*[[Dwimorberg|Haunted Mountain]] (Dwimorberg)
*[[Cirith Gorgor|Haunted Pass]] (Cirith Gorgor)
*[[Avallónë|Haven of the Eldar]] (Avallónë)
*[[Haven of the Swans]] (Alqualondë)
*[[Grey Havens|Havens of Mithlond]] (Grey Havens)
*[[Mouths of Sirion|Havens of Sirion]]
*[[Havens of the Falas]]
*[[Umbar|Haven of Umbar]]
*[[Buckland Gate|Hay Gate]] (Buckland Gate)
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*[[Haysend]]
*[[Heath of the Sky-roof]]
*[[Heats of the South]]
*[[High Hay|Hedge]], the
*[[Sea of Helcar|Helcar]], Sea of
*[[Helcaraxë]]
*[[Helevorn]]
*[[Helluin]]
*[[Helm's Deep]]
*[[Helm's Dike]]
*[[Helm's Gate]]
*[[Henneth Annûn]]
*[[Hidden Ferries]]
*[[Hidden Way]]
*[[Court of the Fountain (Minas Tirith)|High Court]] (Court of the Fountain)
*[[Taur-en-Faroth|High Faroth]] (Taur-en-Faroth)
*[[High Hay]] (The Hedge)
*[[High Pass]]
*[[Hildórien]]
*[[Amon Anwar|Hill of Awe]] (Halifirien, Amon Anwar)
*[[Hill of Erech]]
*[[Hill of Guard]]
*[[Amon Lhaw|Hill of Hearing]] (Amon Lhaw)
*[[Hill of Himring]]
*[[Taniquetil|Hill of Ilmarin]] (Taniquetil)
*[[Hill of Oromet]]
*[[Amon Hen|Hill of Seeing]] (Amon Hen)
*[[Amon Ethir|Hill of Spies]] (Amon Ethir)
*[[Amon Lhaw|Hill of the Ear]] (Amon Lhaw)
*[[Amon Hen|Hill of the Eye]] (Amon Hen)
*[[The Hill|Hill]], the
*[[Hills of Agar]] (Pinnath Gelin)
*[[Emyn Eglain|Hills of Eglamar]]
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*[[Hills of Evendim]] (Emyn Uial)
*[[Hills of Scary]]
*[[Hill of the Slain]]
*[[Himlad]]
*[[Himring]]
*[[Hírilorn]]
*[[Hithlum]]
*[[Misty Mountains|Hithaeglir]] (Misty Mountains)
*[[Hither Lands]]
*[[Hither Shore]] (Nevrast)
*[[Hithlum]]
*[[Hoarwell]] (River Mitheithel)
*[[Hobbiton]]
*[[Hobbiton Hill]] (The Hill)
*[[Hobbiton Road]]
*[[Hollin]] (Eregion)
*[[Doors of Durin|Hollin Gate]] (Doors of Durin, West-door)
*[[Hollin ridge]]
*[[Hornburg]]
*[[Hornrock]]
*[[House of Oromë]]
*[[House of the Hundred Chimneys]]
*[[House of the Kings]]
*[[House of the Mírdain]]
*[[House of the Stewards]]
*[[House of Ransom]]
*[[House of Tulkas]]
*[[Houses of Healing]]
*[[Halls of Mandos|House of the Dead]] (Halls of Mandos)
*[[Houses of the Dead]]
*[[Huts of the raft-elves]]
*[[Hyarastorni]]
*[[Hyarmentir]]
*[[Hyarnustar]]
*[[Hyarrostar]]
|}

==I==
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* [[Iant Iaur]]
* [[Icebay of Forochel]]
* [[Ice of the North]] (Helcaraxë)
* [[Idril's secret way]]
* [[Trann|i Drann]] (the Shire)
* [[Illuin]]
* [[Ilmarin]]
* [[Ilmen]], Chasm of
* [[Ilmen]]
* [[Ilu]]
* [[Ilurambar]]
* [[Imlad Morgul]] (Morgul Vale)
* [[Rivendell|Imladris]] (Rivendell)
* [[Imloth Melui]]
* [[Imrath Gondraith]] (Stonewain Valley)
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* [[Inner Seas]]
* [[Sea of Rhûn|Inland Sea]] (Sea of Rhûn)
* [[Sea of Helcar|Inland Sea of Helcar]]
* [[Írensaga]]
* [[Angband|Iron Fortress]] (Angband)
* [[Iron Hills]]
* [[Iron Mountains]]
* [[Irtinsa]]
* [[Isen]]
* [[Isengard]]
* [[Isenmouthe]]
* [[Ishmalog]]
* [[Almaren|Isle of Almaren]]
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* [[Isle of Balar]]
* [[Isle of Elenna]]
* [[Tol Eressëa|Isle of Eressëa]] (Tol Eressëa)
* [[Meneltarma|Isle of Meneltarma]]
* [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth|Isle of Werewolves]] (Tol-in-Gaurhoth)
* [[Isles of the West]] (Aman)
* [[Ithilien]]
* [[Pools of Ivrin|Ivrin]] (Eithel Irvin)
* [[Ivrin's Well]]
* [[Ivy Bush]]
|}

==J==
*N/A

==K==
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* [[Kalormë]]
* [[Kapalinda]]
* [[Rivendell#Etymology|Karningul]] (Rivendell)
* [[Celos|Kelos]]
* [[Kelusindi]]
* [[Khand]]
* [[Moria|Khazad-dûm]]
* [[Kheled-zâram]]
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* [[Kibil-nâla]] (Spring of Silverlode)
* [[Kingdom of the South]] (Gondor)
* [[Kingdom under the Mountain]] (Erebor)
* [[King's Court]]
* [[King's House]]
* [[Kingsland]] (Arandor [in Númenor])
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* [[Arnor#Etymology|Kingsland]] (Arnor)
* [[Fornost Erain|Kings' Norbury]] (Fornost Erain)
* [[Ciril|Kiril]]
* [[Cirith Ungol|Kirith Ungol]]
* [[Kôr]]
* [[Kortirion]]
|}

==L==
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*[[Ladros]]
*[[Helevorn|Lake Helevorn]]
*[[Lake Mithrim]]
*[[Lake Evendim|Lake Nenuial]]
*[[Lake-town]] (Esgaroth)
*[[Lamedon]]
*[[Lammoth]]
*[[Lampwrights' Street]] (Rath Celerdain)
*[[Dor-Cúarthol|Land of Bow and Helm]]
*[[Númenor|Land of Gift]]
*[[Dor Firn-i-Guinar|Land of the Dead that Live]] (Dor Firn-i-Guinar)
*[[Land of the Sun]]
*[[Middle-earth#Names|Lands Without]] (Middle-earth)
*[[Anduin|Langflood]] (River Anduin)
*[[Langstrand]] (Anfalas)
*[[Langwell]], River
*[[Lanthir Lamath]]
*[[Last Bridge]] (Bridge of Mitheithel)
*[[last Desert]]
*[[Rivendell|Last Homely House]]
*[[Methedras|Last Mountain]] (Methedras)
*[[Last Shore]] (Eressëa, Calacirian)
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*[[Laurelin]]
*[[Lothlórien|Laurelindórenan]] (Lórien)
*[[Lebennin]]
*[[Lefnui]], River
*[[Legolin]], River
*[[Lesser Market]]
*[[Lhûn]] (River Lune)
*[[Limlight]]
*[[Linaewen]]
*[[Lindon]]
*[[Lothlórien|Lindórinan]] (Lórien)
*[[Linhir]]
*[[Lisgardh]]
*[[Lithir]], River
*[[Lithlad]]
*[[Little Delving]]
*[[Little Gelion]], River
*[[Little Lune]]
*[[Lockholes]] (at Michael Delving)
*[[Loeg Ningloron]] (Gladden Fields)
*[[Lond Daer|Lond Daer Enedh]] (Lond Daer)
*[[Lone-lands]]
*[[Tol Eressëa|Lonely Isle]] (Tol Eressëa)
*[[Lonely Mountain]] (Erebor)
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*[[Longbottom]]
*[[Long Cleeve]]
*[[Long Lake]]
*[[Long Marshes]]
*[[Andram|Long Wall]], the (Andram)
*[[Lórellin]]
*[[Lothlórien|Lórien]]
*[[Lórinand]] (Lórien)
*[[Losgar]]
*[[Lossarnach]]
*[[Eressêa|Lost Isle]] (Eressêa)
*[[Desert of Lostladen|Lostladen, Desert of]]
*[[Lothlann]]
*[[Lothlórien]]
*[[Loudwater]] (River Bruinen)
*[[Lower Halls]]
*[[Barad-dûr|Lugbúrz]] (Barad-dûr)
*[[Lhûn|Lune]] (River Lhûn)
*[[Luinil]]
*[[Lumbar]]
*[[Luthany]]
*[[Luvailin]] (Shadowmere)
|}

==M==
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*[[Bamfurlong|Maggot's Farm]] (Bamfurlong)
*[[Maggot's Lane]]
*[[Maglor's Gap]]
*[[Máhanaxar]] (Ring of Doom)
*[[Malduin]], River
*[[Halls of Mandos|Mandos]], Halls of
*[[Mansions of Aulë]]
*[[March of Maedhros]]
*[[Marish]], The
*[[Riddermark|Mark]], The (Riddermark)
*[[Mar-nu-Falmar]] (Atalantë)
*[[Marshes in the south]]
*[[Marshes of Nevrast]]
*[[Meduseld]]
*[[Men-i-Naugrim]] (Forest Road)
*[[Menegroth]]
*[[Menelrond]]
*[[Menelmacar]]
*[[Menelmakil]]
*[[Meneltarma]]
*[[Menelvagor]]
*[[Mere of Dead Faces]]
*[[Meres of Twilight]] (Aelin-uial)
*[[Great Hall of Feasts|Merethrond]] (Hall of Feasts)
*[[Mering Stream]]
*[[Methed-en-glad]]
*[[Methedras]]
*[[Methiriad]]
*[[Michel Delving]]
*[[Middle-earth]]
*[[Midgewater Marshes]]
*[[Old Mill|Mill]], Sandyman's (Old Mill)
*[[Minas Anor]]
*[[Minas Morgul|Minas Ithil]]
*[[Minas Morgul]]
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*[[Minas Tirith]] (Gondor)
*[[Minas Tirith (Beleriand)|Minas Tirith]] (Tol Sirion)
*[[Mindeb]], River
*[[Mindolluin]], Mount
*[[Mindon Eldaliéva]]
*[[Minhiriath]]
*[[Min-Rimmon]]
*[[Mirkwood]]
*[[Mirrormere]]
*[[Misty Mountains]] (Hithaeglir)
*[[Mithe]]
*[[Mithe Steps]]
*[[Mitheithel]] (River Hoarwell)
*[[Grey Havens|Mithlond]] (Grey Havens)
*[[Mithrim]]
*[[Mittalmar]]
*[[Moors of the Nibin-noeg|Moors of the Neweglu]]
*[[Moors of the Nibin-noeg]]
*[[Folkmoot for Judgement|Moot of Brethil]]
*[[Moot-ring]]
*[[Black Gate|Morannon]]
*[[Mordor]]
*[[Morgai]]
*[[Morgul Pass]]
*[[Morgul-road]]
*[[Morgulduin]], River
*[[Moria]] (Khazad-dûm)
*[[Moria]], Mountains of
*[[Moriondë]]
*[[Mornan]]
*[[Morthond]], River
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*[[Mound of the Riders]]
*[[Mounds of Mundburg]]
*[[Mountains of Moria]]
*[[Dolmed|Mount Dolmed]]
*[[Mount Doom]]
*[[Taniquetil|Mount Everwhite]] (Taniquentil)
*[[Mount Fang]] (Orthanc)
*[[Mount Gram]]
*[[Gundabad|Mount Gundabad]]
*[[Mindolluin|Mount Mindolluin]]
*[[Orod-na-Thôn|Mount of the Pine Tree(s)]] (Orod-na-Thôn)
*[[Rerir|Mount Rerir]]
*[[Taras|Mount Taras]]
*[[Mountain of Fire]]
*[[Pelóri|Mountains of Aman]] (The Pelóri)
*[[Mountains of Angmar]]
*[[Blue Mountains|Mountains of Lune]] (Ered Luin, Blue Mountains)
*[[Mountains of Mirkwood]]
*[[Mountains of Mithrim]]
*[[Ered Wethrin|Mountains of Shadow]] (Ered Wethrin)
*[[Ephel Dúath|Mountains of Shadow]] (Ephel Dúath)
*[[Mountains of Terror]] (Ered Gorgoroth)
*[[Ered Gorgoroth|Mountains of the East]] (Orocarni)
*[[Mountain Wall]]
*[[Ethir Anduin|Mouths of Anduin]]
*[[Mouths of Entwash]]
*[[Mouths of Sirion]]
*[[Mundburg]] (Minas Tirith of Gondor)
|}

==N==
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*[[Naith]], the
*[[Mordor|Nameless Land]] (Mordor)
*[[Nan Curunír]]
*[[Nan Dungortheb]]
*[[Nan Elmoth]]
*[[Nan-tathren]] (Tasarinan)
*[[Nanduhirrion]]
*[[Narchost]]
*[[Nardol]]
*[[Nargil Pass]]
*[[Nargothrond]]
*[[Narog]], River
*[[Narrows of the Forest]]
*[[Near Harad]]
*[[Needlehole]]
*[[Forest of Neldoreth|Neldoreth]], Forest of
*[[Neldoreth (Rhûn)]]
*[[Nen (river in Valinor)|Nen]]
*[[Nénar]]
*[[Cuiviénen|Nen Echui]] (Cuiviénen)
*[[Nen Girith]] (Dimrost)
*[[Nen Hithoel]]
*[[Nen Lalaith]]
*[[Nenning]], River
*[[Nenuial]] (Lake Evendim)
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*[[Nether Darkness]]
*[[Nevrast]] (Hither Shore)
*[[Nevrast]]
*[[Lond Daer Enedh|New Haven]] (Lond Daer Enedh)
*[[New Lands]]
*[[Newbury]]
*[[Nimbrethil]]
*[[Nimrodel]], River
*[[Nindalf]]
*[[Nindamos]]
*[[Gladden River|Ninglor]] (River Gladden)
*[[Nîn-in-Eilph]] (Swanfleet)
*[[Nísimaldar]]
*[[Nísinen]], Lake
*[[Nivrim]]
*[[Nobottle]]
*[[Nogrod]]
*[[Noirinan]]
*[[Noman-lands]]
*[[Fornost|Norbury]] (Fornost)
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*[[Nornhabar]]
*[[North Cape]]
*[[North Downs]]
*[[North End]] (Moria)
*[[North Farthing]]
*[[Buckland Gate|North Gate]] (Buckland Gate)
*[[North Ithilien]]
*[[Arnor|North Kingdom]] (Arnor)
*[[Northlands]]
*[[North Marches]]
*[[North Moors]]
*[[North Road]]
*[[North Road of Ithilien]] (Southward Road)
*[[North-South Road]]
*[[North Stair]]
*[[North Undeep]]
*[[North-way]]
*[[Eriador|Northerland]] (Eriador)
*[[Northern Dark]]
*[[Northern Waste]]
*[[Novrod]] (Nogrod)
*[[Woods of Núath|Núath]] , Woods of
*[[Númenor|Númendor]] (Númenor)
*[[Númenor]]
*[[Nunduinë]]
*[[Nurn]]
|}

==O==
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* [[Oatbarton]]
* [[Obel Halad]]
* [[Ocean]]
* [[Taniquetil|Oiolossë]] (Taniquetil)
* [[Oiomúrë]]
* [[Iant Iaur|Old Bridge]] (Iant Iaur)
* [[Old Ford]]
* [[Old Forest]]
* [[Old Forest Road]]
* [[Old Grange]]
* [[Old Guesthouse]] (Sennas Iaur)
* [[Old Mill]]
* [[Drúwaith Iaur|Old Púkel land]] (Drúwaith Iaur)
* [[Old Road]]
* [[Old South Road (Beleriand)]]
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* [[Old South Road]] (Middle-earth)
* [[Old Winyards]]
* [[Old World]]
* [[Ondolindë]] (Gondolin)
* [[Ondoluncanando]] (Stonewain Valley)
* [[Gondor|Ondonórë]] (Gondor)
* [[Ondosto]]
* [[Onodló]] (Entwash)
* [[Orc-holds]]
* [[Orfalch Echor]]
* [[Ormal]]
* [[Orocarni]] (Red Mountains)
* [[Orod-na-Thôn]] (Pine-mountain)
* [[Mount Doom|Orodruin]] (Mount Doom)
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* [[Oromet]]
* [[Orrostar]]
* [[Orthanc]]
* [[Osgiliath]]
* [[Ossiriand]]
* [[Ost-in-Edhil]]
* [[Valinor|Otherworld]] (Valinor, in the ''[[Eärendillinwë]]'')
* [[Void|Outer Dark]] or [[Void|Outer Darkness]]
* [[Outer Lands]]
* [[Outer Sea]]
* [[Outlands]]
* [[Overbourn]]
* [[Overbourn Marshes]]
* [[Overhill]]
|}

==P==
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*[[Palisor]]
*[[Field of Celebrant|Parth Celebrant]] (Field of Celebrant)
*[[Parth Galen]]
*[[Party Field]]
*[[Pass of Aglon]]
*[[Anach|Pass of Anach]]
*[[Pastures of Yavanna]]
*[[Paths of the Dead]]
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*[[Pelargir]]
*[[Pelennor Fields]]
*[[Pelóri]]
*[[Pen-arduin]]
*[[Phûrunargian]] (Khazad-dûm)
*[[Argonath|Pillars of the King]] (Argonath)
*[[Pincup]]
*[[Orod-na-Thôn|Pine-mountain]] (Orod-na-Thôn)
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*[[Pine of Tavrobel]]
*[[Pinnath Gelin]]
*[[Place of the Fountain]]
*[[Place of the Well]]
*[[Pool of Bywater]]
*[[Pool-side]]
*[[Pools of Ivrin]] (Eithel Ivrin)
*[[Poros]], River
*[[The Prancing Pony|Prancing Pony]], the
|}

==Q==
*[[Qerkaringa]]
*[[Quarry]]

==R==
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*[[Radhrim]]
*[[Rainbow Cleft]] (Cirith Ninniach)
*[[Ramdal]]
*[[Rammas Echor]]
*[[Ras Mewrim]]
*[[Ras Morthil]] (Andrast)
*[[Rath Celerdain]]
*[[Rath Dínen]]
*[[Rathlóriel]]
*[[Rauros]]
*[[Ravenhill]]
*[[Ravines of Taeglin|Ravines of Teiglin]] (Cabed-en-Aras)
*[[Caradhras|Redhorn]] (Caradhras)
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*[[Caradhras|Redhorn Gate]], Pass
*[[Redwater]] (River Carnen)
*[[Forest of Region|Region]]
*[[Region of Everlasting Cold]]
*[[Remmirath]]
*[[Reunited Kingdom]]
*[[Rhimdath]]
*[[Rhosgobel]]
*[[Rhovanion]]
*[[Rhudaur]]
*[[Rhûn]]
*[[Min-Rimmon]] (Min-Rimmon)
*[[Máhanaxar|Ring of Doom]] (Máhanaxar)
*[[Ring of Isengard]]
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*[[Ringil (tower)|Ringil]] (tower)
*[[Sea of Ringil|Ringil, Sea of]]
*[[Ringló]], River
*[[Ringló Vale]]
*[[Ringwil]], River
*[[Rivendell]] (Imladris)
*[[River Running]]
*[[Rivil]]
*[[Rivil's Well]]
*[[Road of Arches]]
*[[Road of Pomps]]
*[[Rohan|Rochand]] (Rohan)
*[[Rómenna]]
*[[Rôs]]
*[[Ruamórë]]
*[[Rhûn#Other versions of the Legendarium|Rûnaer]]
*[[Rushdown]]
*[[Rushock Bog]]
*[[Rushey|Rushy]] (Rushey)
|}

==S==
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*[[Sammath Naur]]
*[[Old Mill|Sandyman's Mill]] (Old Mill)
*[[Sarn Athrad]]
*[[Sarn Ford]] (Sarn Athrad of Eriador)
*[[Sarn Gebir]]
*[[Sauron's Isle]] (Tol Sirion)
*[[Sauron's Road]]
*[[Sauron's Temple]]
*[[Scary]]
*[[The Sea|Sea]], the
*[[Sea of Helcar]]
*[[Sea of Núrnen]]
*[[Sea of Rhûn]]
*[[Sea of Ringil]]
*[[Seat of Hearing]]
*[[Seat of Seeing]]
*[[Sea-ward Tower]]
*[[Second Hall]]
*[[Serni]] (River Sernui)
*[[Seven Gates of Gondolin]]
*[[Seventh Level]]
*[[Seven Stars]]
*[[Luvailin|Shadowmere]] (Luvailin)
*[[Enchanted Isles|Shadowy Isles]] (Enchanted Isles)
*[[Ered Wethrin|Shadowy Mountains]] (Ered Wethrin)
*[[Ephel Dúath|Shadowy Mountains]] (Ephel Dúath)
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*[[Shadowy Seas]]
*[[Shadowy Spring]]
*[[Amon Rûdh|Sharabhund]] (Amon Rûdh)
*[[Shathûr]] (Cloudyhead)
*[[Shelob's Lair]]
*[[The Shire|Shire]], the
*[[Shirebourn]], River
*[[Back Door|Side-door]]
*[[Celebrant|Silverlode]], River (Celebrant)
*[[Celebdil|Silvertine]] (Celebdil)
*[[Sindanórie]]
*[[Sirannon]]
*[[Siril]], River
*[[Sirion]], River
*[[Sirith]], River
*[[Sirnúmen]]
*[[Gladden River|Sîr Ninglor]]
*[[Slag-hills]]
*[[Snowbourn]], River
*[[Snowmane's Howe]]
*[[Sorontil]]
*[[Soronúmë]]
*[[South Downs]]
*[[Southern Fiefs]]
*[[Southfarthing|South Farthing]]
*[[South Gondor]]
*[[South Ithilien]]
*[[Gondor|South Kingdom]] (Gondor)
*[[South Lane]]
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*[[Old South Road|South Road]], Eriador
*[[South Road]], Gondor
*[[South Undeep]]
*[[Southward Road]]
*[[Spider's Ring]]
*[[Staddle]]
*[[Stair Falls]]
*[[Stair of the Hold]]
*[[Stairs of Cirith Ungol]]
*[[Standelf]]
*[[Starkhorn]]
*[[Star of Eärendil]]
*[[Fen Hollen|Steward's Door]] (Fen Hollen)
*[[Stock]]
*[[Stock Road]]
*[[Stock-brook|Stockbrook]]
*[[Stone-city]]
*[[Stone-houses]]
*[[Stonewain Valley]]
*[[Gondor|Stoningland]] (Gondor)
*[[Straight Road]]
*[[Straight Stair]]
*[[Straits of the World]]
*[[Sun]]
*[[Sundering Seas]] (Belegaer)
*[[Sunlands]] (Harad and beyond)
*[[Sunlendings]] (Anórien)
*[[Hornburg|Sûthburg]] (Hornburg)
*[[Sûza]] (The Shire)
*[[Swanfleet]]
|}

==T==
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*[[Taeglin]], River
*[[Talath Dirnen]]
*[[Taruithorn]]
*[[Thargelion|Talath Rhûnen]] (Thargelion)
*[[Taniquetil]]
*[[Fôs' Almir|Tanyasalpë]] (Fôs' Almir)
*[[Taras]]
*[[Taras-ness]]
*[[Tar-Minastir]]
*[[Tarlang's Neck]]
*[[Tarmasundar]]
*[[Tarn Aeluin]]
*[[Tarnost]]
*[[Tasarinan]] (Nan-tathren)
*[[Tauremorna]] (Fangorn)
*[[Fangorn Forest|Tauremornalómë]] (Fangorn)
*[[Mirkwood|Taur e-Ndaedelos]] (Mirkwood)
*[[Taur-en-Faroth]]
*[[Taur-im-Duinath]]
*[[Dorthonion#Etymology|Taur-na-Foen]] (Dorthonion)
*[[Forest of Neldoreth|Taur-Na-Neldor]] (Forest of Neldoreth)
*[[Taur-nu-Fuin (Dorthonion)|Taur-nu-Fuin]] (Dorthonion)
*[[Mirkwood|Taur-nu-Fuin]] (Mirkwood)
*[[Tavrobel]]
*[[Teeth of Mordor]]
*[[Tekel-Mirim]]
*[[Telperion]]
*[[Telumendil]]
*[[Temple of Sauron]]
*[[Thalos]], River
*[[Thangorodrim]]
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*[[Tharbad]]
*[[Thargelion]]
*[[The Wild]]
*[[Third Deep]] (Moria)
*[[Thistle Brook]]
*[[Thorin's Halls]]
*[[Thorn Sir]]
*[[Menegroth|Thousand Caves]] (Menegroth)
*[[Three-Farthing Stone]]
*[[Thrihyrne]]
*[[Tighfield]]
*[[Til (star)]]
*[[Timeless Halls]]
*[[Tindrock]] (Tol Brandir)
*[[Tirion]]
*[[Tirin na Gilweth]]
*[[Tirith Aear]]
*[[Tol Brandir]]
*[[Tol Eressëa]] (Eressëa)
*[[Tolfalas]]
*[[Tol Fuin]]
*[[Tol Galen]]
*[[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]] (Tol Sirion)
*[[Tol Morwen]]
*[[Tol Sirion]]
*[[Tol Uinen]]
*[[Tol Withernon]]
*[[Tomb of Elendil]]
*[[Tomb of the Kings]]
*[[Tongue]]
*[[Tookbank]]
*[[Tookland]]
*[[Tompollë]]
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*[[Shelob's Lair|Torech Ungol]] (Shelob's Lair)
*[[Tower Hall]]
*[[Tower Hills]]
*[[Tower of Avallónë]]
*[[Tower of Cirith Ungol]]
*[[Tower of Ecthelion]] (White Tower)
*[[Mindon Eldaliéva|Tower of Ingwë]] (Mindon Eldaliéva)
*[[Tower of the King]]
*[[Tower of Pearl]]
*[[Tower of the Stone]]
*[[Towers of the Teeth]] (Narchost, Carchost)
*[[Town Hole]]
*[[Tram Nybol]]
*[[Treebeard's Hill]]
*[[Treegarth of Orthanc]]
*[[Trolls' lair]]
*[[Trollshaws]]
*[[Troll Ridge]]
*[[Tuckborough]]
*[[Tumhalad]]
*[[Tumladen|Tumladen of Gondolin]]
*[[Tumladen (Gondor)|Tumladen of Gondor]]
*[[Tumunzahar]] (Nozgrod)
*[[Túna]]
*[[Twenty-First Hall]]
*[[Aelin-uial|Twilight Meres]] (Aelin-uial)
*[[Two Trees of Valinor]]
*[[Two Watchers]]
*[[Barrow-downs|Tyrn Gorthad]] (Barrow-downs)
|}

==U==
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*[[Udul]]
*[[Udûn (stronghold)|Udûn]] (Utumno)
*[[Udûn (valley)|Udûn of Mordor]]
*[[Umbar]]
*[[Aelin-uial|Umboth-muilin]] (Aelin-uial, Twilight Meres)
*[[Undeeps]] (North and South)
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*[[Undergate]]
*[[Underhill (house)|Underhill]] (house of Tom Bombadil)
*[[Underhill (village)|Underhill]]
*[[Under-way]]
*[[Underharrow]]
*[[Undertowers]]
*[[Undying Lands]] (Aman and Eressëa)
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*[[Ulmonan]]
*[[Upbourn]]
*[[Uttermost West]] (Aman and Eressëa)
*[[Utumno]]
|}

==V==
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*[[Vaiya]]
*[[Valacirca]]
*[[Vale of Sirion]]
*[[Vales of Anduin]]
*[[Valinor|Valandor]] (Valinor)
*[[Valimar]]
*[[Valmar]]
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*[[Valinor]]
*[[Veil of Arda]]
*[[Verna]]
*[[Vinyalondë]] (Lond Daer Enedh)
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*[[Vinyamar]]
*[[Vista]]
*[[Void]]
|}

==W==
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* [[Waking Water]] (Cuiviénen)
* [[Wall's End]] (Ramdal)
* [[Walls of Moria]]
* [[Walls of Night]]
* [[Walls of the Sun]]
* [[Walls of the World]]
* [[Waste]]
* [[Treegarth of Orthanc|Watchwood]] (Treegarth of Orthanc)
* [[Water-valley]]
* [[Water of Awakening]] (Cuiviénen)
* [[Way of Escape]]
* [[Way of Running Waters]]
* [[Waymeet]]
* [[Weather Hills]]
* [[Weathertop]]
* [[Wellinghall]]
* [[Wells of Ivrin]] (Eithil Ivrin)
* [[Wells of Varda]]
* [[Doors of Durin|West-door]] (Hollin Gate)
* [[West-gate of Bree]]
* [[Doors of Durin|West-gate of Moria]] (Doors of Durin)
* [[West-march]]
* [[West-mark]]
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* [[West Beleriand]]
* [[Uttermost West|West of the World]]
* [[West Pass]] (Pass of Sirion)
* [[West Road]]
* [[Westemnet]]
* [[Annúminas|Westermanton]] (Annúminas)
* [[Western Sea]] (Belegaer)
* [[Western Shore]] (Falas)
* [[Westernesse]] (Númenor)
* [[Westfarthing]]
* [[Westfold]]
* [[Westfold Vale]]
* [[Westlands]]
* [[Westmarch]]
* [[Wetwang]] (Nindalf)
* [[Whispering Wood]] (Firien Wood)
* [[White Downs]]
* [[White House of Erendis]]
* [[White Mountain]] (Taniquetil)
* [[White Mountains]] (Ered Nimrais)
* [[White pillar]]
* [[Tower of Ecthelion|White Tower]] (Minas Tirith)
* [[White Towers]]
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* [[Whitfurrows]]
* [[Whitwell]]
* [[Wild Wood]]
* [[Rhovanion|Wilderland]]
* [[Willowbottom]]
* [[Wilwarin]]
* [[Windle-reach]]
* [[Winding Stair]]
* [[Window-Curtain]] (Falls)
* [[Window of the Eye]]
* [[Window of the West]] (Henneth Annûn)
* [[Withered Heath]]
* [[Brown Lands|Withered Wold]]
* [[Withywindle|Withywindle River]]
* [[Withy-weir]]
* [[Wizard's Isle]] (Tol-in-Gaurhoth)
* [[Nan Curunír|Wizard's Vale]] (Nan Curunír)
* [[Wold]]
* [[Wood of Anwar]] (Firien Wood)
* [[Woods of Oromë]]
* [[Woodhall]]
* [[Woodland Realm]]
* [[Woody End]]
|}

==X==
*N/A

==Y==
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* [[The Yale]]
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* [[Yellow Mountains]]
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* [[Yôzâyan]] (Númenor)
|}
==Z==
* [[Celebdil|Zirakzigil]] (Celebdil or Silvertine)

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'''The Tongue''' was the narrow strip of land at end of [[Egladil]], forming the tip where the [[Celebrant]] flowed into the Great River [[Anduin]].

The Tongue itself was south-eastern tip of the Angle (or Egladil) in [[Lothlórien]], specifically the place where the two rivers met.<ref>{{TI|XIVviii}}, note 5</ref> It was a completely treeless, being covered in a green lawn with the bright golden ''[[elanor (flower)|elanor]]''. On the southern bank was a landing-place for bets to set out onto the Celebrant and beyond to either river; it was here where [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]] held a farewell feast for the [[Fellowship of the Ring]], before they departed via the Anduin.<ref>{{FR|Farewell}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Egladil]], of the Angle, the wider region of [[Lothlórien]] of which the Tongue was a part
* [[Angle]], a region of [[Eriador]] between the [[Hoarwell]] and [[Bruinen]]

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[[Category:Lothlórien]]
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Egladil

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{{disambig-two|the region in [[Lothlórien]]|region in [[Eriador]]|[[Angle]]}}
The '''Egladil''', or the '''Angle''' in [[Westron]], was the name given by the [[Galadhrim|people of Lórien]] to their lands between the courses of the rivers [[Anduin]] and [[Celebrant]].<ref>{{FR|II6}}</ref> A part of the [[Naith]], Egladil was the most populated part of the country, where the tree-city of [[Caras Galadhon]] was to be found.

A parting feast was held there when the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] departed [[Lothlórien]].<ref>{{FR|Farewell}}</ref>

==Etymology==
The name is [[Sindarin]] (or [[Silvan Elvish]]) sometimes rendered into English as the "Angle". [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] gives the translation "Elven-point"<ref>{{HM|UI}}</ref> or, more accurately, "point (''[[til]]'') of the ''[[Eglath]]''".
==Other versions of the legendarium==
In earlier drafts to ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', the location was named ''Nelennas'' and ''Nelen'', sometimes glossed as "Gore", which was part of the larger ''Narthas''.

Other candidate, and more specific, names were ''Calennas'' and ''Calendil'', which is translated as "Green-tine" or "Green-spit".<ref>{{TI|Farewell}}</ref>

[[Christopher Tolkien]] notes a confusing fluidity in how his father alternated the names and their meanings, regarding the larger "Angle" region between the rivers, and the specific "[[Tongue]]" at their confluence.<ref>{{TI|XIVviii}}, note 5</ref>

==See also==
*[[Angle]], a distant region between the rivers [[Hoarwell]] and [[Bruinen]].
*[[Tongue]], a narrow strip of land at the end of the Egladil.

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Elrond

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{{infobox character
| name=Elrond
| people=[[Half-elven|Half-elf]]
| image=Tatyafinwe - Portrait of Elrond.jpg
| caption="Portrait of Elrond" by [[:Category:Images by Tatyafinwe|Tatyafinwe]]
| pronun=
| othernames=''Elerondo'' ([[Quenya|Q]]) ''Peredhel'' ([[Sindarin|S]], "[[Half-elven]]") Master Elrond
| titles=Lord of [[Rivendell]]
| position=Ring-bearer of [[Vilya]] Vice-regent of Eriador Herald to [[Gil-galad]]<ref name="Celeborn">{{UT|Galadriel}}</ref>
| location=[[Mouths of Sirion]] (before {{FA|590}}) [[Lindon]] [[Rivendell]] [[Aman]] (after {{TA|3021}})
| affiliation=[[White Council]]
| language=[[Sindarin]], [[Quenya]], [[Westron]]
| birth={{FA|532}}<ref>{{WJ|Years}}, version C of the manuscript, year changed to [>532], p. 348</ref>
| birthlocation=[[Havens of Sirion]]
| rule={{SA|1697}} - {{TA|3021}} (ruled 4765 years)
| sailedwest=[[29 September]], {{TA|3021}}
| sailedfrom=[[Grey Havens]]
| age=6520
| notablefor=
| house=[[House of Hador]]<ref group=note>Though Elrond was a descendant of [[House of Bëor|all]] [[House of Haleth|three]] [[House of Hador|Houses]] of the [[Edain]] as well as the [[Elves|Elven]] Houses of [[House of Fingolfin|Fingolfin]] and [[House of Elwë|Elwë]] (Thingol), he preferred to be counted among the "''kin of Elwë''", owing to the lack of involvement on their part in regards to the events leading up to and including the [[exile of the Noldor]] and their subsequent [[Doom of Mandos|ban from Aman]].</ref><ref>{{PM|Rosnotes}}, Note 19, p. 376</ref>
| heritage=[[Half-elven]] father and mother
| parentage=[[Eärendil]] (father) [[Elwing]] (mother) [[Maglor]] (foster father)
| siblings=[[Elros]] (twin brother)
| spouse=[[Celebrían]]
| children=[[Elladan]] [[Elrohir]] [[Arwen]] [[Aragorn]] (foster son)
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=Dark<ref name="meetings"/>
| eyes=Grey<ref name="meetings"/>
| clothing=Grey mantle<ref name="Havens">{{RK|Havens}}</ref> Silver circlet<ref name="meetings">{{FR|Meetings}}</ref>
| weapons=
| steed=
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<center>{{quote|But my memory reaches back even to the [[Elder Days]]. [[Eärendil]] was my sire, who was born in [[Gondolin]] before its [[Fall of Gondolin|fall]]; and my mother was [[Elwing]], daughter of [[Dior]], son of [[Lúthien]] of [[Doriath]]. I have seen three [[ages]] in the West of the world, and many defeats, and many fruitless victories.|Elrond in ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', "[[The Council of Elrond]]"}}</center>
'''Elrond''' was the [[half-elven]] son of [[Eärendil]] and [[Elwing]], the father of [[Arwen]], and the Lord of [[Rivendell]] who consistently fought against [[Sauron]] throughout the Second and Third Ages. He was the twin brother of [[Elros]], who later became the first king of [[Númenor]].<ref name="Earendil">{{S|Earendil}}</ref>

Having been born in [[Beleriand]] towards the end of the [[First Age]], Elrond ever opposed [[Sauron]] and strove against him throughout the [[Second Age]], helping to bring about Sauron's defeat in the [[War of the Last Alliance]] as [[Gil-galad]]'s herald. Elrond inherited Gil-galad's Elven ring [[Vilya]], and during the [[Third Age]] he fought against the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]] and, as a member of the [[White Council]], expelled the Necromancer from [[Dol Guldur]] (who was Sauron in another guise). Towards the end of the Third Age, he was the foster-father to [[Aragorn]] as he had been to Arathorn before him. Aragorn went on to marry Elrond's daughter Arwen. After the destruction of [[the One Ring]], Elrond sailed west with [[Gandalf]], [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]], [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], and [[Galadriel]]; their passing marked the end of the Third Age and the beginning of the [[Fourth Age|Fourth]].

Elrond is one of the most prominent, significant and recognisable characters in [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s legendarium, appearing in ''[[The Hobbit]]'', ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]'' and ''[[Unfinished Tales]]''. He was critical to providing [[Thorin and Company]] with the information they needed to enter the [[Lonely Mountain]], and the [[Council of Elrond]] brought about the creation of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]], which ultimately resulted in the destruction of the One Ring and the final defeat of Sauron.

==History==
===First Age===
Elros and Elrond were born in the [[Mouths of Sirion|Havens of Sirion]] during the darkest days of the First Age, when the forces of [[Morgoth]] controlled most of [[Beleriand]]. When the twins were just six years old, the [[Sons of Fëanor]], bound by their [[Oath of Fëanor|Oath]], assaulted the Havens in the [[Third Kinslaying]], since they desired the [[Silmaril]] on the [[Nauglamír]] held by Elwing. Eärendil was at sea, and Elwing escaped with the Nauglamír and jumped into the sea.<ref name="Earendil"/> [[Maedhros]] and [[Maglor]], the only Sons of Fëanor to survive the assault upon the Havens, took Elros and Elrond as captives<ref name="Earendil"/> and abandoned them in a cave with a fall of water over the entrance instead of killing them.<ref name=L211>{{L|211}}, answer to Question 4</ref> But Maglor took pity upon Elrond and Elros and rescued them, and a mutual love grew between Maglor and the young twins afterwards.<ref name="Earendil"/> Elrond was given the name "Elf of the cavern" or "star-dome" (see [[#Etymology|Etymology]]), because Elrond was found in the cave.<ref name=L211/>
[[File:Tuuliky - Little Half-elf.jpg|thumb|left|Maglor raises Elrond. Art by [[:Category:Images by Tuuliky|Tuuliky]]]]

Following the [[War of Wrath]], because of his Half-elven heritage, the [[Valar]] gave Elrond and his brother a choice to be counted among the kindred of Elves or Men. Elrond chose to belong to the [[Firstborn]], while Elros chose to become mortal.<ref name="Earendil"/> Elros voyaged over the sea to Númenor following the star of Eärendil;<ref>{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref> whereas Elrond remained among the Elves and carried on the lineage of King [[Elwë]].<ref>{{PM|XII}}</ref> Elrond subsequently remained in [[Lindon]] with [[Gil-galad]], where he became known as a healer and lore-master.

===Second Age===
A fair being calling himself [[Annatar]], emissary of the Valar, came seeking entrance to Lindon during the Second Age. Elrond and Gil-galad sensed that he was not what he seemed, and denied him. They were correct, as proven in the later [[War of the Elves and Sauron]].
[[File:Anke Eißmann - Gil-galad sends Elrond to aid Celebrimbor.jpg|thumb|''Gil-galad sends Elrond to aid Celebrimbor'' by [[Anke Eißmann]]]]
In {{SA|1695}}, Gil-galad sent Elrond to aid Eregion. Elrond's forces came too late and proved too small to defend Eregion. While Sauron sent most of his army west to attack Lindon, he left a strong detachment behind to contain Elrond. In [[Second Age 1697|two years]], Eregion [[Sack of Eregion|was laid waste]] and Elrond, along with the surviving Noldor, ran the risk of being overun, when [[Dwarves|Durin's folk]] of [[Khazad-dûm]] attacked Sauron's rear guard, turning Sauron's attention to these new foes. This allows Elrond and the remaining Noldor to flee far north. There, he established the stronghold of [[Rivendell|Imladris]].<ref name=UTC>{{UT|Concerning}}</ref><ref>{{App|SA}}</ref>

Many more refugees joined Elrond's host as Sauron ravaged Eriador during the course of the war. By {{SA|1700}}, Imladris, despite being [[First Siege of Imladris|besieged]], was the only part of [[Eriador]] not under Sauron's control. It was liberated by [[Gil-galad]]'s and [[Tar-Minastir]]'s forces. After Sauron's defeat, a Council was held at that time, establishing that Imladris should be maintained as an Elvish stronghold, and appointing Elrond as Gil-galad's vice-regent in Eriador, passing the Ring [[Vilya]] to him.<ref>{{UT|6}}</ref>

Elrond marched with Gil-galad and [[Elendil]] during the [[War of the Last Alliance]], serving as Gil-galad’s herald. He was present during the [[Battle of Dagorlad|last battle]] of that war, witnessing the deaths of Gil-galad and Elendil. When [[Isildur]] cut [[the One Ring]] from Sauron’s hand at the conclusion of the battle, he and [[Círdan]] advised Isildur to destroy the Ring, but Isildur refused their counsel. Elrond subsequently returned to Rivendell, which prospered in the coming years with the aid of the Ring of Air, [[Vilya]], that Elrond had received from Gil-galad.

It has been argued that, following Gil-galad’s death, Elrond had the right to become High King of the Noldor, but he never claimed the title. Indeed, after the Second Age ended, there were very few Noldor left in Middle-earth for there to be a king over.{{fact}}

===Third Age===
Following Isildur's death, Elrond received the shards of [[Narsil]], which he preserved for many years. He began his long tradition of fostering the heirs of Isildur by helping to raise Isildur's son [[Valandil (King of Arnor)|Valandil]], who had been left in Rivendell during the War of the Last Alliance.

In {{TA|109}}, Elrond married [[Celebrían]], the daughter of [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]]. Their first children, the twins [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], were born in {{TA|130|n}}, and their daughter [[Arwen]] in {{TA|241|n}}.<ref name="AppB2"/>

During the late reign of [[Arveleg I]], [[Second Siege of Imladris|Rivendell was besieged by Angmar]]. After an incursion by [[Angmar]] into Eriador in {{TA|1409}}, the Elvenfolk of Rivendell joined those of Lindon in subduing the power of the [[Witch-king]] for many years.<ref name="North">{{App|North}}</ref>

Centuries later, when the Northern Kingdom fell, Elrond took the other heirlooms of Arnor (the [[Sceptre of Annúminas]] and the [[Ring of Barahir]]) into his keeping, holding them for the one who would eventually be able to reclaim the throne of [[Arnor]].

Elrond, along with others of the [[Wise]], was joined by the [[Wizards|Wizard]] [[Gandalf]], who was sent by the Valar from the West. As they decided, Gandalf invaded [[Dol Guldur]]. The Necromancer withdrew and the [[Watchful Peace]] began. In {{TA|2463}}, the Wise formed the [[White Council]] with the Wizard [[Saruman]] as its head.
[[File:Angus McBride - Dol Guldur.jpg|thumb|left|''Dol Guldur'' by [[Angus McBride]]]]
Elrond was later separated from his wife when she was taken by [[Orcs]]. Their sons rescued her, but Elrond was unable to heal her mentally, and she decided to leave for the [[Uttermost West|West]] in {{TA|2510|n}}.

In {{TA|2851}}, the White Council met to decide whether to act on Gandalf's discovery of the identity of the [[Necromancer]] as Sauron, but [[Saruman]] dissuaded the others from acting upon Gandalf's revelation.

In {{TA|2933}}, Elrond took [[Aragorn]] as his foster-son in Rivendell, and had Arwen live in [[Lothlórien]] with her grandmother.

Elrond named Aragorn ''[[Estel]]'' ("Hope") and concealed his heritage from him until he came of age. When Aragorn became an adult, Elrond gave him the [[Ring of Barahir]] and the shards of Narsil, foreseeing that Aragorn might be the one to claim the thrones of [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]]. When Aragorn fell in love with Arwen, Elrond revealed to him that Arwen shared the choice of the Half-elven, and that one or the other of them would ultimately be parted from her forever. Elrond insisted that Arwen could not marry Aragorn until he became king of both Gondor and Arnor.
[[File:The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey - Elrond and Thrór's Map.jpg|thumb|Elrond examines [[Thrór's Map]] in ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'']]
In {{TA|2941}}, Elrond welcomed [[Thorin and Company]] into his home, the [[Rivendell|Last Homely House]] before the wild. On Midsummer's Eve - the night before the [[Dwarves]], [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]], and [[Gandalf]] continued on their journey eastward - Elrond examined the swords which they had found in the trolls' cave. He read the runes and revealed that [[Thorin|Thorin's]] sword was called [[Orcrist]], the "Goblin-cleaver", and that Gandalf's sword was named [[Glamdring]], the "Foe-hammer". He told them that they were [[Elves|Elven]] swords from the ancient city of [[Gondolin]], destroyed long ago. He then looked at [[Thrór's Map]] and found that there were [[moon-letters]]. From the moon of that midsummer's eve he could read the words: 'five feet high the door and three may walk abreast' and 'stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks and the setting sun with the last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the keyhole'. This information proved vital for Bilbo and the Dwarves to enter the [[Lonely Mountain]] through its secret entrance.<ref name="H3">{{H|3}}</ref>

During that same year, the [[White Council]] assailed [[Dol Guldur]] and rid [[Mirkwood]] of the Necromancer's presence.<ref name="AppB2">{{App|B2}}</ref> Upon Bilbo and Gandalf's return to Rivendell, Elrond and the grey wizard discussed this and the events of the Lonely Mountain. They both agreed that it would be better if the Necromancer were banished from the world altogether.<ref name="H19">{{H|19}}</ref>

The White Council last met in {{TA|2953}}, when Gandalf expressed his concerns that the One Ring was Bilbo's ring found in the [[Goblin-town]]. Saruman quieted him, insisting that the Ring had been swept out to sea.

====War of the Ring====
When [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] first left the Shire with the One Ring, it was always his intention to go to Rivendell to seek the advice of Elrond. Indeed, in his letter left at Bree, Gandalf counselled him to do so. After Elrond healed Frodo of his wound sustained at [[Weathertop]], he then hosted the feast that was held when Frodo recovered.
[[File:Jenny Dolfen - Glorfindel returns to Rivendell.jpg|thumb|left|''Glorfindel returns to Rivendell'' by [[Jenny Dolfen]]]]
Elrond presided at the [[Council of Elrond]]. During that meeting, he narrated what he knew of the history of Isildur and the Ring. He identified Aragorn as the [[Heir of Isildur]], and when Frodo ultimately volunteered to carry the Ring, Elrond affirmed that decision. Elrond also appeared to have selected the members of the Fellowship other than Frodo and [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam]], despite accepting [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] only reluctantly.

Later, Elrond sent his sons Elladan and Elrohir to join the [[Dúnedain]] Rangers who rode to [[Rohan]] to join Aragorn. Through Elrohir, Elrond advised Aragorn to take the [[Paths of the Dead]]. During the [[Last Debate]], Elrohir supported Aragorn’s decision to attack Mordor as a diversion to allow Frodo time to reach Mount Doom, saying that this was Elrond’s advice.

After the passing of [[Sauron]], Aragorn was crowned as [[King of the West|King]] of the new [[Reunited Kingdom]] on [[1 May]], and according to his own promise Elrond escorted Arwen to [[Lothlórien]]. They arrived on [[20 May]] and Arwen went to [[Minas Tirith]] to wed Aragorn.<ref>{{App|Chief}}</ref> He parted from her in great sorrow.
[[File:Ted Nasmith - Departure at the Grey Havens.jpg|thumb|''Departure at the Grey Havens'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]
Elrond was one of the Elves who took the [[White Ship]] to [[Valinor]] along with Frodo, Gandalf, and the other [[Ring-bearers]]. The Third Age's end is marked by their departure.

==Characteristics==
{{Quote|He was as noble and fair as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer.|''[[The Hobbit]]'', "[[A Short Rest]]"}}
Elrond seemed ageless, resembling neither old nor young. However, one could see in his face the memories and experiences of thousands of years. He looked venerable both like an old king, a wise wizard, and an experienced warrior in his prime.

Elrond is described as dark-haired, while his eyes were grey, shining like starlight. He could be seen wearing a circlet of silver.<ref name="meetings"/><ref>{{H|Rest}}</ref>

His parents were [[Eärendil]] and [[Elwing]]. He was thus [[Half-elven]]: Eärendil was the child of the mortal [[Tuor]] and the elf [[Idril]], while Elwing was the grandchild of [[Beren]] (a [[Man]]) and [[Lúthien]] (daughter of the Elf-king [[Thingol]] and the Maia [[Melian]]). Consequently, Elrond was descended from all three tribes of the Elves ([[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] through Idril, [[Sindar]] through Lúthien), a Maia, and all three houses of the [[Edain]] ([[House of Hador|Hador]], [[House of Haleth|Haleth]] and [[House of Bëor|Bëor]]).

==Etymology==
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In a letter from 1958, [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] explained that ''Elrond'' is a [[Sindarin]] name that he was given because he was found in a cave, and that the name is a compound of ''eld>ell'', the Sindarin term for the High-Elven exiles, and ''rond'' based on primitive Elvish ''rondo'' meaning "cavern".<ref name=L211/> In an essay that was probably written between 1959 and 1960, J.R.R. Tolkien translated the name as "Star-dome".<ref>{{WJ|Author}}, Note 26, second paragraph about Hadhodrond</ref><ref>{{S|Index}}, entry ''Elrond''</ref> The Sindarin elements are ''[[el]]'' ("star") and ''[[rond]]'' ("a vaulted or arched roof, the heavens").<ref name=Elements>{{S|Elements}}, entries ''êl'' and ''rond''</ref> In an essay on "The Problem of Ros" that was written in 1969 or later J.R.R. Tolkien translated the name as "star-dome, noting that it was given by [[Elwing]] in memory of the [[Menelrond]], the Hall of the Throne of Elwë.<ref>{{PM|Ros}}</ref> ''Elrond'' has also been translated as "Vault of Heaven".<ref name="Etym">{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 384</ref> In a letter from 1972, J.R.R. Tolkien wrote that the name Elrond means "The vault of stars".<ref>{{L|345}}</ref>

His [[Quenya]] name was most likely '''''Elerondo''''',<ref>[[Petri Tikka]], "[http://www.geocities.com/petristikka/elvish/PE17.html Quenya words in ''Parma Eldalambaron'' 17]"</ref> isolated from the patronymic ''Elerondiel'' ("[[Arwen|Daughter of Elrond]]").<ref>{{PE|Eldarin}}, p. 56</ref>

==Genealogy==
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==Other versions of the legendarium==
The name '''Elrond''' first appears in a draft for ''[[The Fall of Númenor (chapter)]]'', written about the same time as ''The Hobbit'' (before [[1937]]). There he is mentioned to be the son of [[Eärendel]], heir of the [[House of Hador]], who because of his mortal blood chose to remain in the [[Great Lands]] and became the leader of the Elves in the remnant of [[Beleriand]]. There he allied with the Faithful [[Amroth]] (a precursor of Elendil) against [[Sûr]] (Sauron).<ref>{{LR|P1II2}}</ref> In a rewrite of the same text, Elrond becomes the first [[King of Númenor]] instead, the builder of the city of Númenos, and is a mortal (which means that the text was written before ''The Hobbit'', as he appears alive, presumably immortal, there). It is Gil-galad who fights Sauron. With the conception of Elros, Tolkien added a later note that considered making Elrond stay with Gil-galad or return to Middle-earth.<ref>{{LR|P1II3}}</ref>

Elrond was then "borrowed" or imported into ''[[The Hobbit]]''. Subsequently he, along with [[Gandalf]], became one of the only characters to appear in all three of ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', ''[[The Hobbit]]'', and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''.

In the chapter "[[A Short Rest]]" of ''The Hobbit'', it is said of Elrond that he
{{blockquote|...was an elf-friend — one of those people whose fathers came into the strange stories before the beginning of History, the wars of the evil goblins and the elves and the first men in the North. In those days of our tale there were still some people who had both elves and heroes of the North for ancestors, and Elrond the master of the house was their chief.|''[[The Hobbit]]'', "[[A Short Rest]]"}}
Note that in this description he is not identified as an Elf himself, emphasizing his elf-friend (= Edain) heritage. In the subsequent fleshing out of his background, it is never mentioned that he was ever the "chief" of the people who came from "both elves and heroes of the North" (which would apply to the [[Half-elven]] or rather the [[Dúnedain of Arnor]]).

==Portrayal in adaptations==
===Elrond in Adaptations===
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File:The Hobbit (1977 film) - Elrond.jpg|Elrond as portrayed in [[The Hobbit (1977 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1977 film)]]
File:The Lord of the Rings (1978 film) - Elrond.jpg|Elrond as portrayed in [[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1978 film)]]
File:The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - Elrond2.jpg|[[Hugo Weaving]] as Elrond in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]]
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elrond.jpg|Elrond in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:Elrond in LOTR- War in the North-1.png|Elrond in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Rings of Power (TV series) - Elrond.jpg|[[Robert Aramayo]] as Elrond in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'' series
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===Films===
'''1977: [[The Hobbit (1977 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1977 film)]]:'''
:Elrond appears in [[Rivendell]], crowned with a ring of stars. He feeds the [[Thorin and Company|Dwarves]], and identifies [[Orcrist]] and [[Glamdring]]. He needs little time to identify the latter. He is shown with a beard, although Tolkien clearly states [[Elves]] do not have beards. His voice was provided by [[Cyril Ritchard]].

'''1978: [[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1978 film)]]:'''
:Elrond, voiced by [[André Morell]], appears at the [[Council of Elrond]]. He sits on a raised chair, and narrates the scene. Not until [[the One Ring]] is brought forward does he take an active part.

'''1980: [[The Return of the King (1980 film)|''The Return of the King'' (1980 film)]]:'''
:Elrond appears roughly the same as in the first of [[Rankin/Bass]]' films. The premise of the film, a [[minstrel of Gondor]] who tells the tale of "Frodo of the Nine Fingers, and the Ring of Doom" at [[Bilbo Baggins]]' 129th birthday party in Rivendell, allows Elrond to be a member of the audience, and then sails west, with [[Gandalf]] and the two allowed Bilbo and [[Frodo Baggins]] (his nephew) come because of their service in Middle-earth and being friends. Because Cyril Ritchard had passed away not long after completing his work on ''The Hobbit'', Rankin/Bass regular [[Paul Frees]] took over as his voice.

'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:Elrond, played by [[Hugo Weaving]], first appears in the prologue as a commander of the army of [[Gil-galad]] in the [[War of the Last Alliance]]. A later flashback scene shows him actually taking [[Isildur]] into [[Mount Doom]], trying to persuade him to destroy the Ring. [[Círdan]] is omitted.

:As in the book, Elrond heals [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]'s wound from [[Weathertop]]. Elrond then has a conversation with [[Gandalf]], discussing the many challenges that face them. Elrond argues that the Ring cannot remain in Rivendell (in the film, Frodo appears to have thought that he would be able to leave the Ring there). He also expresses his doubts about the race of [[Men]], and gives the first hints about [[Aragorn]]'s real identity. In the Council of Elrond, Elrond himself is the one who argues that the only option is to destroy the Ring. He does not select the Fellowship, but accepts those who volunteer.

:Elrond gains two additional scenes in the [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)|Extended Edition]] of the movie. In the first, he talks with Aragorn beside the grave of Aragorn’s mother. Elrond encourages the reluctant Aragorn to accept his fate of becoming [[Kings of Gondor|king]]. In the next scene, Elrond blesses the departing [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]].

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]]'':'''
:Though he had no scenes in the book, Elrond appears mainly in conversations with [[Arwen]], whose role is also greatly expanded. In a flashback, Aragorn remembers Elrond telling him to abandon his love for Arwen, allowing her to sail to [[Valinor]]. Aragorn attempts to do this, but Arwen denies him. In another scene, Elrond persuades Arwen that she should sail to Valinor, describing what will happen if she remains and Aragorn dies. Elrond then has a [[ósanwe|telepathic]] communication with [[Galadriel]] discussing the [[War of the Ring|war]] that is about to start. He apparently suggests that she send an army to [[Helm's Deep]] to aid the [[Rohirrim|Men]] there, since when [[Haldir]] arrives at Helm's Deep he says that he brings "word from Elrond of Rivendell."

'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':'''
:In the final installment of Jackson's film series, Elrond's first scene is with Arwen, who has decided not to sail after all, but to return. Although he senses that she is dying, Elrond acknowledges her choice. At her suggestion, he has the [[shards of Narsil]] [[Andúril|re-forged]], then carries the new sword to Aragorn at [[Dunharrow]]. He finally convinces Aragorn to accept his destiny, and advises him to take the [[Paths of the Dead]]. Later, Elrond escorts Arwen to [[Minas Tirith]] for [[Aragorn]]'s coronation, and he finally sails to Valinor with the [[Ring-bearers]].

'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
:Hugo Weaving reprises the role of Elrond.<ref name="IMCasting">{{webcite|author=[[Ian McKellen]]|articleurl=http://www.mckellen.com/cinema/hobbit-movie/110510.htm|articlename=2 Elves and another Wizard|dated=10-May-2011|website=[http://www.mckellen.com/ Ian McKellen's website]|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref> As in the book, he identifies Gandalf's and [[Thorin]]'s respective swords, as well as translating the [[Moon-letters|runes]] on Thorin's [[Thrór's Map|map]] in the [[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey|first]] film. There is an additional scene where Elrond meets with the [[White Council]]. Like [[Saruman]], Elrond is somewhat skeptical of Gandalf's claims, deeming the Quest of [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]] unwise. However, he is clearly alarmed by Gandalf's revealing of the [[Morgul-knife|Morgul blade]] from [[Dol Guldur]]. Elrond is seen again in the [[The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies|third]] of these films where he participates in the [[Attack on Dol Guldur|battle]] of Dol Guldur, joining Saruman and Galadriel in fighting off the [[Nazgûl]].

===Television===
'''1993: [[Hobitit|''Hobitit'']]:'''
:In this adaptation, Elrond is portrayed by [[Leif Wager]].

'''2022: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'':'''
:'''September 1: ''[[A Shadow of the Past]]'':'''
::Elrond (portrayed by [[Robert Aramayo]])<ref>{{webcite|author=[[Alice Jones]]|articleurl=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/02/amazon-the-rings-of-power-series-first-look|articlename=Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Series Rises: Inside The Rings of Power
|dated=10-February-2022|website=[https://www.vanityfair.com VanityFair]|accessed=11-February-2022}}</ref> first appears sitting in a tree at [[Lindon]], writing the exact words of the speech that [[Gil-galad]] gives later. He is alerted by an [[Elves|Elf Attendant]] of the arrival of his friend, [[Galadriel]].

===Radio series===
'''1955: [[The Lord of the Rings (1955 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1955 radio series)]]:'''
:The part of Elrond is voiced by [[Garard Green]].<ref name="RT1674">Radio Times, Volume 129, No. 1674, [[9 December|December 9]], [[1955]]</ref>

'''1968: [[The Hobbit (1968 radio series)|''The Hobbit'' (1968 radio series)]]:'''
:In this adaptation, Elrond is voiced by [[John Pullen]]. Gandalf claims that he is not an Elf, but an Elf-friend.

'''1980: [[Der Hobbit (1980 German radio series)|''Der Hobbit'' (1980 German radio series)]]:'''
:Elrond is played by Friedrich W. Bauschulle.

'''1981: [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1981 radio series)]]:'''
:[[Hugh Dickson]] provided the voice of Elrond in this radio series. He first appears in the episode containing the [[Council of Elrond]], and appears unintroduced. Dickson showcases great trouble with pronouncing Elvish, and especially diphthongs. Gimli is the son of "[[Glóin|Gloo-in]]", who fought the dragon "[[Smaug|Sma-oog]]". Legolas is the son of "[[Thranduil|Thrandoo-uhl]]". He reappears in the final 2 episodes - first in the return to Rivendell warning Frodo to look out for Bilbo in the Shire one Autumn soon, and finally with Galadriel and Bilbo in the Shire before they all ride to the Grey Havens.

'''2001: [[Pán prsteňov (2001-2003 Slovak radio series)|''Pán prsteňov'' (2001-2003 Slovak radio series)]]:'''
:The voice of Elrond is provided by Matej Landl.

===Games===
'''1982: [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)|''The Hobbit (1982 text adventure game)'']]'''

:Elrond appears at Rivendell. The player can give him the curious map to read, and he also provides the player with lunch.

'''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)]]:'''
:Like his predecessor Hugh Dickson, [[Jim Piddock]] shows incredible difficulty with diphthongs. "Glau-win" and "Thrandool" dislike each other, so too their sons.

'''2003: [[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (2003 video game)]]:'''
:In a short cutscene between the levels "Roast Mutton" and "Over Hill and Under Hill", Elrond is briefly mentioned. An artful image on a manuscript can be seen, while the [[Tom Kane|narrator]] explains Elrond examined the map and the swords.

'''2006: ''[[EA's The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'':'''
:In an alternative, northern War of the Ring, Rivendell is the main base of operations for Glóin and Glorfindel. As such, Elrond is the source of missions and advice, and serves as the narrator throughout the game (Hugo Weaving reprises the role). Elrond is a playable character during the assault on [[Dol Guldur]].

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Elrond is a non-playable character and can be found in the library of the Last Homely House in Rivendell. During the Elven Prologue set hundreds of years before the War of the Ring he participates in a battle in the refuge of Edhellion, in northern [[Ered Luin]]. Elrond is heavily involved in the game original storyline and the characters are frequently bidden to return to him after uncovering troubling signs of the Enemy or achieving notable victories.

'''2009: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: Conquest]]'':'''
:Hugo Weaving once again reprises the role, serving as the narrator for both Good and Evil campaign.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Early in the game Elrond sends his sons, [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], to scout [[Fornost]].<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner Wards''</ref> He later interacts with main characters in Rivendell, guiding them on their path of defeating Argandaur.

==See also==
*[[Twins]]

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{{book
|title=Letters from Father Christmas
| image = Father Christmas 1976.png
|author=[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]
|editor=[[Baillie Tolkien]]
|illustrator=J.R.R. Tolkien
|publisherUK=[[Allen & Unwin|George Allen & Unwin]]
|publisherUS=[[Houghton Mifflin]]
|dateUK=[[2 September]] [[1976]]
|dateUS=[[19 October]] 1976
|format=Hardcover; paperback; deluxe edition
|pages=48
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'''''Letters from Father Christmas''''', also called '''''The Father Christmas Letters''''' in earlier editions, is a collection of letters written and illustrated by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] between [[1920]] and [[1943]] for his children, from [[Father Christmas]].

The book was posthumously released [[2 September]] [[1976]], the 3rd anniversary of Tolkien's death. It was edited by [[Baillie Tolkien]], the wife of [[Christopher Tolkien]].

The book was warmly received by critics, and it has been suggested that some elements in the letters carried over to his [[legendarium]].

==Overview==
The stories are told in the form of letters, primarily written by Father Christmas, with letters or parts of letters written by the [[North Polar Bear]] and his Elven secretary [[Ilbereth]]. The letters document the adventures and misadventures of Father Christmas and his helpers, including the accident-prone North Polar Bear and nephews, [[Paksu]] and [[Valkotukka]]. Many letters include illustrations drawn by Father Christmas.<ref>{{LFC|Intro}}</ref>

The letters themselves were written over over 20 years to entertain Tolkien's children each Christmas. The first letter was written in [[1920]] when Tolkien's oldest son, [[John Tolkien|John]], was three years old, after he'd asked about Father Christmas and where he lived.<ref>{{LFC|1920}}</ref> Each letter included including North Pole stamps and postage marks designed by Tolkien.
==Publication==
The first edition was published by [[Allen & Unwin]], under the name ''The Father Christmas Letters'', on [[2 September]] [[1976]], three years after Tolkien's death. Artwork from The Letters from ''The Father Christmas Letters'' were first displayed in [[1976]]-[[1976]] at the Ashmolean Museum to mark the release of the book.<ref>{{webcite|author=[[Dimitra Fimi]]|articleurl=https://dimitrafimi.com/2021/06/02/surprises-and-discoveries-in-the-drawings-by-tolkien-exhibition-catalogue-1976/|articlename=Surprises and Discoveries in the Drawings by Tolkien exhibition catalogue (1976)|dated=|website=[https://dimitrafimi.com/ Dimitrafimi.com]|accessed=17 March 2024}}</ref> The [[Houghton Mifflin]] edition was released later that year on [[19 October]].

The book was revised in [[1999]] and was retitled ''Letters from Father Christmas''. This edition included the artwork and letters not published in the original edition.

==Reception==
The reception to the original publication of ''The Father Christmas Letters'' was received very positively though Judith A. Johnson, in his book ''J.R.R. Tolkien: Six Decades of Criticism'' has suggested that this may have been partly due to Tolkien's recent death, noticing that the response to ''The Father Christmas Letters'' was much more measured and balanced.<ref>Judith A. Johnson, ''J.R.R. Tolkien: Six Decades of Criticism'', p. 133</ref>

Jessica Kemball-Cook suggested in her book ''Twentieth Century Children's Writers'' that it would become known as a classic of children's literature, while Nancy Willard for ''The New York Times Book Review'' also received the book positively, saying "Father Christmas lives. And never more merrily than in these pages." In 2002, an article in ''The Independent on Sunday'' described the work as rivalling "''The Lord of the Rings'' for sheer imaginative joy".

==Relation to the legendarium==
While the ''Letters from Father Christmas'' are not part of Tolkien's legendarium, some shared elements can be noted:

*Father Christmas' Elf-secretary [[Ilbereth]] (progenitor of [[Elbereth Gilthoniel|Elbereth]]?)
*glimpses of [[Elvish]] writing and the [[Goblin Alphabet]]
*[[Arktik|"Arctic" Quenya]]
*[[Man in the Moon|The Man in the Moon]]

Kris Swank has discussed similarities between ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and the ''Letters from Father Christmas'', noting that they share a couple of story elements and that both works "contain story elements which have common roots in Tolkien's early [[The Book of Lost Tales|Lost Tales]] and poems".<ref>Kris Swank, "[http://www.questia.com/library/journal/1G1-350791919/the-hobbit-and-the-father-christmas-letters ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Father Christmas Letters'']", in [[Mythlore 123|''Mythlore'' 123]]</ref>

==Publication history and gallery==
;UK editions
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File:Father Christmas 1976.png ‎|1976 hardcover first edition
File:Father Christmas 1978.png ‎|1978 paperback
File:Father Christmas 1990.png ‎|1993 paperback
File:Father Christmas 1995.png ‎|1995 hardcover
File:Father Christmas 1999.png ‎|1999 hardcover revised edition
File:Father Christmas 2004.jpeg |2004 hardcover & 2006 paperback
File:Father Christmas 2009.jpeg |2009 paperback
File:Father Christmas 2012.png |2012 hardcover
File:Father Christmas 2019.jpeg ‎|2019 hardcover deluxe edition
File:Father Christmas 2020.jpeg ‎|2020 hardcover centenary edition
File:Father Christmas 2023.jpeg |2023 hardcover
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* [[Allen & Unwin|George Allen & Unwin]], hardcover ([[1976]]), pp. 48. ISBN 0048231304 - (first edition)
* [[Unwin Paperbacks]], paperback ([[1978]]), ISBN 0048231487
* [[HarperCollins]] paperback ([[1993]]), ISBN 0261102559
* Collins Children's Books, hardcover ([[1995]]), ISBN 000137463X
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover ([[1999]]), pp. 160. ISBN 0261103857 - (revised edition)
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover ([[2004]]), ISBN 0261103865
* [[HarperCollins]] paperback ([[2006]]), ISBN 0007205228
* [[HarperCollins]] paperback ([[2009]]), ISBN 0007280491
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover ([[2012]]), pp. 192. ISBN 0007463375
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover with slipcase ([[2019]]), pp. 208. ISBN 0008327726
* [[HarperCollins]] jacketless hardcover ([[2020]]), ISBN 0008406847 - (centenary edition)
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover ([[2023]]), ISBN 0008627576

;Miniature set editions (1994)
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File:Father Christmas Miniature 1.png ‎|Miniature set vol.1
File:Father Christmas Miniature 2.png ‎|Miniature set vol.2
File:Father Christmas Miniature 3.png ‎|Miniature set vol.3
File:Father Christmas Miniature one.png ‎|Miniature set one-volume
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* [[HarperCollins]] three hardcovers in a slipcase ([[1994]]), ISBN 0261103172 (set)
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover ([[1998]]), pp. 96. ISBN 0261103695

==External links==
*[https://www.tolkienestate.com/writing/baillie-tolkien-letters-from-father-christmas/ Letters from Father Christmas] by [[Baillie Tolkien]]
*[http://wayneandchristina.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/the-father-christmas-letters-4/ The ‘Father Christmas’ Letters] by [[Christina Scull]]
*[https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/wiwimod/index.php?page=Letters%20From%20Father%20Christmas A tabulated comparison of all known editions of the book] on Tolkienguide.com

==See also==
*''[[Mr. Bliss]]''
*''[[Roverandom]]''

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The Young Magicians

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|date=October [[1969]]
|format=Paperback
|pages=280
|noisbn=N/A
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'''''The Young Magicians''''' is an anthology of fantasy short stories, edited by [[Lin Carter]] and featuring cover art by Sheryl Slavitt. It was first published in paperback by Ballantine Books in October 1969 as the seventh volume of the ''Ballantine Adult Fantasy'' series. It was the second such anthology assembled by Carter for the series, issued simultaneously with the first, ''Dragons, Elves, and Heroes''. The book collects eighteen fantasy tales and poems by various authors, including [[J.R.R. Tolkien]], with an overall introduction and notes by Carter.

== Contents ==
*"Introduction: Diana's Foresters" ([[Lin Carter]])
*"Rapunzel" ([[William Morris]])
*"The Sword of Welleran" (Lord Dunsany)
*"In Valhalla" (E.R. Eddison)
*"The Way of Ecben" ([[James Branch Cabell]])
*"The Quest of Iranon" (H. P. Lovecraft)
*"The Cats of Ulthar" (H. P. Lovecraft)
*"The Maze of Maal Dweb" (Clark Ashton Smith)
*"The Whelming of Oom" (Lin Carter)
*"Through the Dragon Glass" (A. Merritt)
*"[http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0600731.txt The Valley of the Worm]" ([[Robert E. Howard]])
*"Heldendämmerung" (poem) ([[L. Sprague de Camp]])
*"Cursed be the City" (Henry Kuttner)
*"Ka the Appalling" ([[L. Sprague de Camp]])
*"Turjan of Miir" (Jack Vance)
*"Narnian Suite" (poem) ([[C.S. Lewis]])
*"[[Once upon a Time|Once Upon a Time]]" (poem) ([[J.R.R. Tolkien]])
*"[[The Dragon's Visit]]" (poem) ([[J.R.R. Tolkien]])
*"Azlon" (Lin Carter)

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The World of Tolkien

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'''''The World of Tolkien: Mythological Sources of The Lord of the Rings''''' is a book writen by [[David Day]], first published in [[2003]].

==From the publisher==
{{Blockquote|Go on a fascinating journey through the history of [[Middle-earth]]!

[[The Lord of the Rings]] is commonly regarded as a work of fantasy. Yet [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] himself saw his work as a body of myth with an inherent veracity at its core, not an invention, but a recovered truth. In the Middle-earth of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien created not an imaginary world, but an imaginary history of our own world.

The World of Tolkien draws out the analogies within The Lord of the Rings that render this epic a timeless mythology for the modern age. Here is the most comprehensive guide to uncovering the "real-world" inspiration behind the gods and demigods, races of men, elves and dwarves, wizards and hobbits, creatures and monsters, cities, geography, battles, and major events in the history of Middle-earth. Essential reading for Tolkien enthusiasts of all generations.

Stunningly illustrated with 65 color and 35 black and white illustrations.}}

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Wheelbarrows at Dawn

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{{book
|title=Wheelbarrows at Dawn: Memories of Hilary Tolkien
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|author=[[Angela Gardner]] and Neil Holford
|publisher=[[ADC Art and Books]]
|date=Mid November [[2010]] (intended date)
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'''''Wheelbarrows at Dawn: Memories of Hilary Tolkien''''' was intended to be the biography of [[Hilary Tolkien]], following the publication of ''[[Black & White Ogre Country|Black & White Ogre Country: The Lost Tales of Hilary Tolkien]]''. On 8 November 2010 it was announced that the publication of the book was cancelled, due to a legal dispute with the [[Tolkien Estate]].<ref>Andrew Compton (of ADC Books), "Wheelbarrows at Dawn - memories of Hilary Tolkien - cancellation" (email announcement, 8 November 2010)</ref>

On 8 October 2021, the publisher ADC Art and Books announced for sale five publisher proof copies. The publisher writes that the book: "''Contains previously [[Index:Unpublished material|unseen material, letters photos]] etc. Origins of the [[Letters from Father Christmas|father Christmas letters]], lovely letters by Mabel and Arthur Tolkien shedding light on the early years. Years of research by the authors Angela Gardner and Neil Holford, shows another side of JRR Tolkien and the eider family. Rare collectors copies which will appeal to scholars and fans alike. As the book was never published only 20 in total publisher proofs were printed, 5 available now, previous copies used for corrections or held by the tolkien family. Publisher costs were around £20000 with research, design and proofing costs, then the book was revised at the request of the Tolkien Estate''".<ref>{{webcite|author=ADC Art and Books|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/ADCbooks/posts/10159772800195879|articlename=(Facebook post)|dated=8 October 2021|website=FB|accessed=8 October 2021}}</ref>

==From the publisher==

The biography of Hilary Tolkien, brother to Ronald ([[J.R.R. Tolkien|JRR Tolkien]]). Sharing their formative years together and then heading into the trenches of The Great War, the book shows the correspondence between the Tolkien brothers and their wives during the war and since, with family photographs and letters. Though about Hilary, this books also sheds light on and brings new information to the world of JRR Tolkien - including the only known instance of a signed photograph by Ronald, and a recent discovery of an original JRRT drawing.<ref>[http://www.adcbooks.co.uk/ ADCBooks.co.uk] (accessed 29 June 2010)</ref>

==External links==

*[http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=flat&type=&topic_id=1311&forum=9 Cancelled - Wheelbarrows at Dawn: Memories of Hilary Tolkien] at [http://www.tolkienguide.com/ Tolkien Collector's Guide]
*[http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/11/08/40296-new-hilary-tolkien-book-cancelled/#more-40296 New Hilary Tolkien Book Cancelled]
*[http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/11/16/40512-tolkien-estate-comments-on-book-cancellation/#more-40512 Tolkien Estate Comments on Book Cancellation]

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W.H. Auden: A Legacy

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|title=W.H. Auden: A Legacy
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|author=David Garrett Izzo (editor)
|publisher=West Cornwall, Connecticut: Locust Hill Press
|date=February [[2002]]
|format=Hardcover
|pages=510
|isbn=978-0933951945
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'''''W.H. Auden: A Legacy''''' is a collection of twenty-six essays on [[W.H. Auden]] covering his life and art.

[[Letters not published in "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien"|Unpublished letters]] from [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] to Roger Verhulst and [[Rod Jellema]] are quoted and described by Jellema in an essay recounting Auden's withdrawal from his contract for writing a booklet on Tolkien in the Eerdmans series. The essay is titled "Auden on Tolkien: The Book that Isn't, and the House that Brought it Down".<ref>[http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/CLP0125.htm Lot of correspondence between J.R.R. Tolkien and Roger Verhulst] at [[Tolkien Library]] (accessed 31 October 2010)</ref>
==Selected content==

*"Auden on Tolkien: The Book that Isn't, and the House that Brought it Down" (Rod Jellema) [pp. 39–45]
*"W.H. Auden and [[Naomi Mitchison]]" (Chris Hopkins) [pp. 73–88]

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The Unacknowledged Legislators: Ausgewählte Aufsätze zur englischen Literatur

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|title=The Unacknowledged Legislators: Ausgewählte Aufsätze zur englischen Literatur
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|author=[[Robert Fricker]]
|publisher=Bern: Francke
|date=[[1979]]
|format=Paperback
|pages=235
|isbn=9783772014505
}}

'''The Unacknowledged Legislators: Ausgewählte Aufsätze zur englischen Literatur''' (''...: Selected essays on English literature'') is a German-language book, in the series ''Schweizer anglistische Arbeiten'', 98th volume. The author writes about [[wikipedia:William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]], [[wikipedia:John Milton|Milton]], [[wikipedia:Thomas Hardy|Hardy]], [[wikipedia:D.H. Lawrence|D.H. Lawrence]] and [[J.R.R. Tolkien]].<ref>[http://www.buchfreund.de/productListing.php?used=1&productId=34495221 ''Buchfreund''], as of April 21, 2010.</ref>

''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' is discussed in the essay "The Lord of the Rings: Aktualisierung einer untergehenden Welt" ("The Actualization of a Vanished World"), pp. 202–231.<ref>[[Åke Bertenstam|Bertenstam, Åke]]: ''[http://www.forodrim.org/bibliography/tolklist.html A Chronological Bibliography of Books About Tolkien]''</ref>

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Tyalië Tyelelliéva 18

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'''''Tyalië Tyelelliéva'' 18''' is an issue of the journal ''[[Tyalië Tyelelliéva]]''. The issue includes two prayers in [[Quenya]]:

*''Átaremma'' (Pater Noster - The Lord's Prayer)
*''Aia María'' (Ave Maria - Hail Mary)

They are reproduced in [[Helge Fauskanger]]'s article ''Syntactical and Etymological Analysis of J.R.R. Tolkien's Quenya translation of the Lord's Prayer and Hail Mary''.

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Tyalië Tyelelliéva 17

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'''''Tyalië Tyelelliéva'' 17''' is an issue of the journal ''[[Tyalië Tyelelliéva]]'', entitled the "[[Westron|Sôval Phâre]] Issue".

==Contents==

*Celestial Events, News
*Letters to the Editor from Dr. [[Rhona Beare]], Didier Willis, Ales Bican
*Anduriel by Sergi Oliva Valls
*Arien by Sergi Oliva Valls
*Elenya Calima by Anna Jivilo
*Altariello Nainie Mistalondesse (with calligraphy and explanation) by Ryszard Derdziński
*Tolkien's Swallows by Dr. Rhona Beare
*Sôval Phâre Introduction, Grammar, and Tengwar by Lisa Star
*Languages of Rohan and Dale by Lisa Star
*The Tolkien Collection at Marquette, Part 4 (sic! Part 3 will be published in TT 19)
*The Shire Post (Your Bas de Page Homework)
*Sôval Phâre-English Wordlist
*English-Sôval Phâre Wordlist
*Lots of artwork mainly of rabbits and a few mysterious inscriptions which Tolkien never saw.

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Tyalië Tyelelliéva 16

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'''''Tyalië Tyelelliéva'' 16''' is an issue of the journal ''[[Tyalië Tyelelliéva]]''.

==Contents==

*Editorial, Celestial Events
*Letters to the Editor, from Ales Bican, Didier Willis and [[Ryszard Derdziński]]
*Conferences, Demise of [[Iron Crown Enterprises|ICE]], ELPP Update, Movie Rumors
*Review of a Sarati font with a small text about unicorns
*Namarie-linde Luineloteva by Ales Bican with annotation by [[Helge Fauskanger|H.K. Fauskanger]], (poem in Quenya)
*Morn'ellui by Didier Willis, (poem in Sindarin)
*Turbeth Lossfin (Snowmane's Epitaph) by Ryszard Derdziński, (translation into Sindarin and Anglo-Saxon with tengwar and cirth)
*Bilbo by Manuel Colunga-Hernandez, (artwork)
*Comparison of Adjectives in Quenya, linguistic analysis by Lisa Star
*Tolkien Collection at [[Marquette University|Marquette]], Part 2, report by Lisa Star
*New and Updated Websites, especially those good for linguistic information
*Rootplay: AD-NO `door' (historical analysis of reflexes)
*Bas du Page Homework on doors and farm animals
*Obscure Publications, GC, KoDT, Hisweloke, OH, PE, and VT

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The Transactions of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion: Session 1923-24

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|author=Sir E. Vincent Evans (ed.)
|publisher=London: The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion
|date=[[1925]]
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'''''The Transactions of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion: Session 1923-24''''' is an issue of the Welsh annual journal ''Transactions of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion''.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transactions_of_the_Honourable_Society_of_Cymmrodorion Transactions of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion] on Wikipedia</ref> The journal includes W. Rhys Roberts's essay "[[Gerald of Wales on the Survival of Welsh]]", to which [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] contributed. (See pages 58–59.)<ref>''An Illustrated Tolkien Bibliography'' on [http://www.tolkienbooks.net/ TolkienBooks.net]</ref>

==See also==

*[[AB language]]

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Tolkien: A Look Behind The Lord of the Rings

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{{book
|title= Tolkien: A Look Behind The Lord of the Rings
| image = Tolkien- A Look Behind The Lord of the Rings.jpg
|author= [[Lin Carter]]
|publisher= [[Ballantine Books]]
|date=March [[1969]] (1st ed)
|format=Paperback
|pages=224
|isbn=978-0345275394
|amazon=http://www.amazon.com/Tolkien-Look-Behind-Lord-Rings/dp/034527539X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200844719&sr=8-2
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'''''Tolkien: A Look Behind "The Lord of the Rings"''''' is a study of the works of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] written by [[Lin Carter]].

==Publication history==
It was first published in paperback by [[Ballantine Books]] in March [[1969]] and went through numerous additional printing in the years following before going out of print. The book was among the earliest full-length critical works devoted to Tolkien's fantasies, and the first to set his writings in their proper context in the history of fantasy. It was the earliest of three important studies by Carter devoted to fantasy writers and the history of fantasy, being followed by ''Lovecraft: A Look Behind the "Cthulhu Mythos"'' (1972) and ''Imaginary Worlds: the Art of Fantasy'' (1973). A new hardback edition updated by [[Adam Roberts]] was published by [[Gollancz]] in August [[2003]].

==Synopsis==
Carter's study was intended to serve as an introduction to Tolkien for those unfamiliar with his work. His introduction briefly reviews the publishing phenomenon of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' and its burgeoning popularity in the wake of the first paperback editions in the 1960s, after which he devotes three chapters to a short biography of the author through the late 1960s, including an account of how ''The Lord of the Rings'' was written. Four chapters explaining Tolkien's invented [[Middle-earth]] and summarizing the stories of ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and the three volumes of ''The Lord of the Rings'' follow, for the benefit of readers who may not have yet actually read the works. Carter next turns to the question of what the works ''are'', a point of some confusion at the time. The then-current vogue for realistic fiction provided critics with few tools for evaluating an out-and-out fantasy on its own terms, and attempts to deconstruct it as a satire or allegory were rife. Carter gently but firmly debunks these efforts, supporting his argument by drawing on Tolkien's own published ruminations on the functions and purposes of fantasy. He then contextualizes Tolkien's works by broadly sketching the history of written fantasy from its earliest appearance in the epic poetry of the ancient world through the heroic poetry of the dark ages and the prose romances of the medieval era, down to the fairy tales, ghost stories and gothic novels of the early modern era and the rediscovery of the genre by writers of the 19th and 20th centuries prior to and contemporary with Tolkien. The origins of the modern genre are discovered in the writings of William Morris, Lord Dunsany and E.R. Eddison and followed through the works of authors they influenced, including H.P. Lovecraft, Fletcher Pratt, L. Sprague de Camp, and Mervyn Peake. Carter next highlights some of Tolkien's particular debts to his predecessors, early and modern, tracing the motifs and names he utilizes back to their beginnings in Norse mythology and highlighting other echoes in his work deriving from legend and history. Finally noted is Tolkien's influence on contemporary fantasy, which was just beginning to make itself felt at the time Carter wrote, primarily in the juvenile fantasies of Carol Kendall, Alan Garner, and Lloyd Alexander.

==Second Edition==
In the second edition, updated by Adam Roberts, a chapter on the story of ''[[The Silmarillion]]'' was added, the section on recent fantasy authors expanded, and some material on the 2001-2003 movie versions of ''The Lord of the Rings'' included in the introduction.

==Contents of the first edition==
*Author's Note
*An Introduction
#The Lives and Times of Professor Tolkien
#How ''The Lord of the Rings'' Came to be Written
#Tolkien Today
#Of Middle-Earth and the Story of ''The Hobbit''
#The Story of ''The Fellowship of the Ring''
#The Story of ''The Two Towers''
#The Story of ''The Return of the King''
#The Trilogy--Satire or Allegory?
#Tolkien's Theory of the Fairy Story
#Fantasy in the Classical Epic
#Fantasy in the ''Chanson de Geste''
#Fantasy in the Medieval Romance
#The Men Who Invented Fantasy
#Tolkien's Basic Sources
#On the Naming of Names
#Some People, Places, and Things
*Postscript: After Tolkien
*Appendix A: A Checklist of Critical Literature on ''The Lord of the Rings''
*Appendix B: A Selected Bibliography

== External links ==
* ''[https://archive.org/details/tolkienlookbehin00cart Tolkien: A Look Behind "The Lord of the Rings]'' at the [[wikipedia:Internet Archive|Internet Archive]] (available to borrow for free)
* "[http://www.infinityplus.co.uk/nonfiction/tolkienbehind.htm Tolkien: A Look Behind The Lord of the Rings]" - a negative book review of the second edition by Nicholas Whyte.
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Tolkien's World (by Randel Helms)

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|author=[[Randel Helms]]
|isbn=9780395184905
|publisher=[[Houghton Mifflin]]
|date=[[1974]]
|format=Hardcover
|pages=167
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'''Tolkien's World''' is a [[1974]] book by [[Randel Helms]].

==Editions==

Detailed information about the different editions.<ref>[[Åke Bertenstam|Bertenstam, Åke]]: ''[http://www.forodrim.org/bibliography/tolklist.html A Chronological Bibliography of Books About Tolkien]''</ref>

*[[1974]]: ''Tolkien's World''. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. xi, [4], 167 pp. 21 × 14 cm. ISBN 0-395-18490-8. Jacket photograph by Gwendolyn Stewart.
*[[1974]]: British edition, slightly shortened: London: Thames and Hudson. 160 pp. 21 × 14.5 cm. ISBN 0-500-01114-1: £2.95 (1975 reprint)
*[[1976]]: ''Myth, Magic and Meaning in Tolkien's World''. British paperback edition: St Albans: Panther. 142 pp. 18 cm. ISBN 0-586-04365-9 (pbk)

==Back cover==
[[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]'s magical world of [[Middle-earth]] - a land inhabited by [[pipe-weed|tobacco]]-smoking, ale-brewing, [[Hobbits|Halfling]] superheroes, eon-old [[Elves|Elven]] kings, chanting time-travellers, messianic [[Istari|wizards]] and satanic [[Sauron|war-lords]] - remains unparalleled in its scope and vision and unsurpassed in its appeal and fascination for countless millions of people of all ages the world over.

Now, in this long-awaited study, Professor Helms shows how the master story-teller succeeded in combining a scholarly knowledge of traditional mythological literature with an imaginative genius to create fantasy epics of universal significance.

==Table of Contents==
* Tolkien's World: An Introduction
# "I Desired Dragons": The development of a theory of fantasy
# Tolkien's Leaf: ''The Hobbit'' and the discovery of a world
# The Hobbit as Swain: A world of myth
# Frodo Anti-[[wikipedia:Faust|Faust]]: ''The Lord of the Rings'' as contemporary mythology
# Tolkien's World: The structure and aesthetic of ''The Lord of the Rings''
# The Myth Allegorized: Tolkien's minor prose
# Last Gleanings from the Red Book: Scholarly parody in ''The Adventures of Tom Bombadil''
* Afterword
* Notes
* Index

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Tolkien's Ring

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| illustrator=[[Alan Lee]]
| isbn=1586635271
| publisher=Barnes & Noble
| date=1994
| format=Hardcover, paperback
| pages= 550
}}
'''''Tolkien's Ring''''' is a book written by [[David Day]], first published in [[1994]]. It is illustrated by [[Alan Lee]].

==From the publisher==
{{Blockquote|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] had a great knowledge of, and love for, world mythology when he wrote his beloved trilogy of [[Middle-earth|Middle Earth]] [sic]. In particular, the symbol of [[the One Ring|the Ring]] has a rich and fascinating heritage, and this beautifully illustrated literary detective work searches down Tolkien's sources and inspiration.

To understand the roots of The Lord of the Rings, we must go far back, to a tradition of ring-quest tales that came into being before the pyramids of Egypt were built, or the walls of Babylon raised. The extraordinary journey passes through the most magical stories told: Norse myths, including the Volsunga Saga; the Arthurian legends; the Carolingian tales, linked to the Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne; Celtic and Saxon myths; German romances, such as the Nibelungenlied; and more. By drawing on these potent primary myths and legends, Tolkien was able himself to create a new mythology for the 20th century – and beyond.}}

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Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages

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| author=[[Jane Chance]], Alfred K. Siewers (eds.)
| isbn=1403969736
| publisher=Palgrave Macmillan
| date=October 27, 2005
| format=Hardcover
| pages= 264
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'''Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages''' is a collection of essays edited by [[Jane Chance]] and Alfred K. Siewers.
==From the Publisher==
{{blockquote|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] delved into the Middle Ages to create a critique of the modern world in his fantasy, yet did so in a form of modernist literature with postmodern implications and huge commercial success. These essays examine that paradox and its significance in understanding the intersection between traditionalist and counter-culture criticisms of the modern. The approach helps to explain the popularity of his works, the way in which they continue to be brought into dialogue with twenty-first century issues, and their contested literary significance in the academy.}}

==Contents==
* Preface and Acknowledgments
* Abbreviations
* [[Jane Chance]] and Alfred K. Siewers: "Introduction: Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages?"
* [[Verlyn Flieger]]: "A Postmodern Medievalist"
* [[Gergely Nagy]]: "The Medievalist's Fiction"
* [[John R. Holmes]]: "Tolkien, Dustsceawung, and the Gnomic Tense"
* John Hunter: "The Reanimation of Antiquity and the Resistance to History: Macpherson-Scott-Tolkien"
* Andrew Lynch: "Archaism, Nostalgia, and Tennysonian War in The Lord of the Rings"
* [[Chester N. Scoville]]: "Pastoralia and Perfectibility in Tolkien and William Morris"
* Deidre Dawson: "English, Welsh, and Elvish"
* Rebekah Long: "Fantastic Medievalism and the Great War in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and David Jones's In Parenthesis"
* Alfred K. Siewers: "Tolkien's Cosmic-Christian Ecology"
* Brian McFadden: "Fear of Difference, Fear of Death"
* [[Jane Chance]]: "Tolkien and the Other"
* [[Ted Nasmith]]: "Similar but not Similar"
* [[Michael N. Stanton]]: "Tolkien in New Zealand: Man, Myth, and Movie"
* Bibliography
* Contributors
* Index
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Tolkien's Golem

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|author=[[René van Rossenberg]]
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'''''Tolkien's Golem''''', based on a speech given by [[René van Rossenberg]], investigates [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s character [[Gollum]].
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==From the author==

In this study Tolkien's most interesting character (Gollum/Sméagol) is compared to the Jewish golem myth and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Published as a limited edition miniature book. Just 62 x 43.5 mm/2x1.5" in measurement, bound in red cloth, with a frontispiece (a portrait of Gollum) by the American artist Gonzai. Limited to 200 copies.

==From the publisher==

Is Tolkien's Gollum based on the Jewish Golem? That's the question Tolkien-specialist René van Rossenberg tries to answer. [...]

The frontispiece - a picture of Gollum - is from the American artist Gonzai (Meredith Martini).

Red cloth with paper title shield. Printed by Jan de Jong. Bound by Trijnie Duut. English text.

The text is set in Teff Trinité. Brownred endpapers. Black head- and tailbands. Standard edition is limited to 200, numbered copies.
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A Tolkien Treasury (miniature edition)

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|publisher=Running Press
|date=[[8 February|February 8]] [[2001]]
|format=Hardback in dustwrapper
|pages=94
|isbn=0-7624-0980-0
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'''''A Tolkien Treasury''''' is a miniature book which contains numerous quotes from and about [[J.R.R. Tolkien]], interspersed with color illustrations by [[Tim Kirk]] and black and white illustrations by [[Michael Green]].

*Note: The texts and pictures included in this edition are parts of the content first published in ''[[The Tolkien Scrapbook]]''.
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The Tolkien Quiz Book (by Robinson and Wilson)

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|author=[[Nigel Robinson]] and [[Linda Wilson]]
|isbn=0312808275
|publisher=Star, St. Martins Press
|date=[[17 July]] [[1981]]
|format=Paperback
|pages=115
|}}
'''''The Tolkien Quiz Book''''' is a [[1981]] book by [[Nigel Robinson]] and [[Linda Wilson]]. It features questions on all works by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] that were published at the time: ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', ''[[The Hobbit]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Tom Bombadil]]'', ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', ''[[Smith of Wootton Major]]'' and ''[[Farmer Giles of Ham]]''.
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The Tolkien Quiz Book (by Andrew Murray)

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|date=[[1996]]
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'''The Tolkien Quiz Book''' is a [[1996]] book by [[Andrew Murray]]. A new edition, with a new cover, was released in 2003.

==From the publisher (2003 edition)==

A revised and expanded reissue containing over 1,200 brain-teasing questions on the legendary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, published to coincide with the release of the third and final The Lord of The Rings movie. How many Hobbits joined the Fellowship of the Ring? What colour is the Orcs' skin? Why did Gandalf have difficulty in opening the West-door of Khazad-dum? Who betrayed Berien and Luthien to Thingol? What was Farmer Giles' full name? The worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien, from the saga of Middle-earth to a brief visit to Wootton Major, are so rich and varied that they inspire legions of followers of different ages. This peerless revised and expanded quiz book offers over 1,200 questions and answers, including easy starter questions and more difficult tie-breakers, to test the range and depth of your knowledge. And whereas every right answer will confirm your mastery over your subject, every wrong answer will be a learning experience all of its own!

==External links==

*[http://tolkienlibrary.com/press/1069-interview-andrew-murray-author-The-Tolkien-Quiz-Book.php Interview with Andrew Murray author of ''The Tolkien Quiz Book''] at [[Tolkien Library]]

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The Tolkien Quiz Book (by Bart Andrews)

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|title=The Tolkien Quiz Book: 1,001 Questions about Tolkien's Tales of Middle-earth and Other Fantasies
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|author=Bart Andrews (with [[Bernie Zuber]])
|isbn=0-451-08525-6
|publisher=Signet (New York: New American Library)
|date=[[13 February]], [[1979]]
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'''''The Tolkien Quiz Book''''' is a [[1979]] book by Bart Andrews (with [[Bernie Zuber]]). It was also released in a British edition (London: Sphere, 1979. 160 pp. 18 cm. ISBN 0-7221-1136-3, paperback).<ref>[[Åke Bertenstam]], "[http://www.forodrim.org/bibliography/tolklist.html A Chronological Bibliography of Books About Tolkien]" at [[Forodrim]].</ref>

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Tolkien Language Notes 2

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|title=Tolkien Language Notes Issue 2
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|editor=[[Jim Allan|James D. Allan]]
|publisher=Mythopoeic Linguistic Fellowship
|date=[[1974]]
|format=Magazine
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'''''Tolkien Language Notes'' 2''' is an issue of the fanzine ''Tolkien Language Notes''.

The magazine includes [[Jim Allan]]'s[?] article "The Quenya Noun" - this includes a transcription of the manuscript page "[[The Plotz Declension]]" by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]].<ref>''An Illustrated Tolkien Bibliography'' at Tolkienbooks.net</ref>

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The Complete Tolkien Companion

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| author=[[J.E.A. Tyler]]
| isbn=517146487
| publisher=Gramercy
| date=[[1976]]
| format=Hardcover; paperback
| pages= 544
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'''The Tolkien Companion''' is a reference book by [[J.E.A. Tyler]], first published in [[1976]]. Due to it was published before ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', this first edition contained numerous errors that were partly corrected in later editions.

It was revised and enlarged in [[1979]], published as '''The New Tolkien Companion''', incorporating information from ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', and again in [[2002]] as '''The Complete Tolkien Companion''', incorporating also selected information from ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'' and ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]''. In [[2000]], a reprint of the first edition was released under the original title. Newer editions were released in [[2012]] and in September [[2022]].

Unlike [[Robert Foster]]'s ''[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth]]'', this book does not provide references to its entries.

==From the Publisher==
Between [[1932]] and [[1953]], [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Professor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien]], of [[Oxford]], England, translated four volumes compiled by the renowned [[Hobbits]] [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]] and [[Frodo Baggins]], written during the [[Third Age]] of [[Middle-earth|Middle Earth]] ''(sic)'', far longer ago than the [[Celtic]], Germanic and Icelandic manuscripts Professor Tolkien was used to deciphering. The result was ''[[The Hobbit]]'', and readers have never been the same since.

In [[1954]], seventeen years after The Hobbit first appeared, its sequel, ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' was published, and it became the centerpiece of Tolkien's work. The Ring Epic covers approximately ten thousand years, and contains a vast amount of information as well as a huge variety of words and names which Tolkien translated from the [[Elvish]] and [[Mannish]] tongues. ''The Tolkien Companion'' is an impressive endeavor to guide one through the world of Middle Earth ''(sic)'', compiling every fact, name, word, and date from all the works into one comprehensive and accessible volume.

Here, in one source, is the High History of the Elven peoples. The origins of [[Morgoth]] the Enemy is clarified, as is his Fall, and the subsequent rise to power of [[Sauron]] the Great, Lord of the Rings. The heroic epic of how the [[Free peoples]] -- [[Elves]], [[Men]], [[Ents]], [[Dwarves]], and [[Hobbits]]—survived against the Peril of the Ancient World is meticulously detailed. And a guide to the various Elvish writing systems, together with explanatory maps, charts, even genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy. Presented in alphabetical order for quick and easy reference, ''The Tolkien Companion'' is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime.

==Publishers==
In the United Kingdom the various editions were first published by Pan Books,
and in the United States by St. Martin's Press (with the ''Complete'' Companion under St. Martin's "Thomas Dunne Books" imprint).
The first St. Martin's edition was published without indicating an ISBN,the ''New'' with ISBN 0-312-57066-X,and the ''Complete'' with ISBN 0-312-31545-7.
Despite being issued after,and its Foreword citing,the entire ''History of Middle-Earth'' series,the early printings at least of the Thomas Dunne Books ''Complete Tolkien Companion'' have only a 1976 copyright date.

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The Tolkien Relation

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|author=[[William Ready]]
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|publisher=Regnery Co., Copp Clark, Warner Books
|date=May [[1968]]
|format=Hardcover, also paperback
|pages=184
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'''''The Tolkien Relation: A Personal Inquiry''''' is a book by [[William Ready]], the former Director of Libraries at [[Marquette University]]. The paperback edition of [[1969]] was renamed into '''Understanding Tolkien and ''The Lord of the Rings'''''.<ref name="Ake">[[Åke Bertenstam]], "[http://www.forodrim.org/bibliography/tolklist.html A Chronological Bibliography of Books About Tolkien]" at [[Forodrim]]</ref>

The book includes extracts from letters to William Ready from both [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] and his son [[Christopher Tolkien|Christopher]], as well as some unattributed quotes. See especially pp. 55–56 and 57-60 (1st edition).<ref>''An Illustrated Tolkien Bibliography'', at Tolkienbooks.net</ref>

==Contents==
# The Early Cycle
# The Inklings and the Myth
# The Days of the Dons
# The Hobbits of Tolkien
# The Tale of the Ring
# Craft and Art
# Man for Tolkien
# The Once and the Future
# As It Was and Will Be
# Epilogue

==Errata==
* Page 18: "...at the [[University of Leeds]] as Reader in the English language in [[1921]]." The correct year is [[1920]].<ref>[[Humphrey Carpenter]], ''[[J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography]]'', "Oxford Interlude"</ref>
* Page 22: "He gave the W.P. Ker lecture at Glasgow University in 1933..." The correct date is [[15 April|April 15]], [[1953]].<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Humphrey Carpenter]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (eds.), ''[[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien]]'', [[Letter 135]], note 2</ref>

==See also==
*[[Letter to Dick Plotz (8 April 1968)]]
*[[Locus 1]]
*[[Letter to William Ready (9 June 1957)]]
==External links==
* ''[https://archive.org/details/tolkienrelation0000read/page/n5/mode/2up The Tolkien Relation]'' at the [[wikipedia:Internet Archive|Internet Archive]] (available to borrow for free)
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The Mythology of Middle-earth

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| author=[[Ruth S. Noel]]
| publisher=[[Houghton Mifflin]]
| date=[[14 February|February 14]] [[1977]]
| format=Hardcover
| pages=198
| isbn=0395272084|
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'''''The Mythology of Middle-earth''''' is [[Ruth S. Noel]]'s first book on the works of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]. It is largely overshadowed by her second work, ''[[The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth]]''. The book focuses on the basics of Tolkien's mythological influences. It does not go as in-depth into the analysis as some other published works.
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