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| River | |
| Greylin | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Location | East of the Misty Mountains, south-east of Gundabad |
| Type | River |
| Description | Tributary to the Anduin |
Greylin was a river of the far north of Middle-earth.
Course
The Greylin rose in the western Grey Mountains and flowed south-westward to meet the Langwell and together they formed the source of the Great River, Anduin.[1]
History
Between the two rivers was the Éothéod built Framsburg, their capital.[2]
Etymology
The second element of the name derives from Old English hlynn or "torrent", although its literal meaning was probably "the noisy one".[3]
Portrayals in adaptations
2020: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Greylin originates in the region of "Elderslade" which lies to the east of Gundabad. It flows south through several waterfalls, the largest of them being "the Reikfoss of Greylin". Along with the two falls of Langwell from the same height, the Reikfoss raises a large cloud of mist into the air, giving the surrounding area its name: "Misthallow". The two rivers join past Framsburg, forming the Great River.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age" [map]
- ↑ Pauline Baynes, J.R.R. Tolkien, A Map of Middle-earth
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, Index, Greylin