The Andrath was a defile between the Barrow-downs (to the west) and the South Downs (to the east) in Eriador. Through this narrow way just south of Bree passed the North-South Road (Greenway).[1]
History
When the Black Riders came up the Greenway in search of the One Ring, the Black Captain established a camp at Andrath. From there he sent some Riders out to patrol while he visited the Barrow-downs.[2]
Etymology
Andrath means "Long Climb",[1] apparently consisting of the Sindarin elements and + rath.[3]
Portrayal in adaptations
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Andrath is a prominent area within Bree-land and contains the prominent "Halecatch Lake". The "South-guard Ruins" on the Greenway divide into norther and southern Andrath, the latter belonging to the in-game Cardolan region.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, Index
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Hunt for the Ring"
- ↑ Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth at Tolkiendil.com (accessed 20 July 2011)