Saralainn

"Saralainn" is a concept which has only appeared in an adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Saralainn
Petty kingdom
General Information
Location	Minhiriath
Type	Petty kingdom
People and History
Inhabitants	Men
Created	T.A. 1503
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In Middle-earth Role Playing, Saralainn (Du. “Exalted Land”) was a petty kingdom in Minhiriath, which survived into the Fourth Age.^[1]

History

The region was first explored by Númenórean ships in S.A. 617, and became deforested during the construction of Tar-Ciryatan's fleet.^[2]

In T.A. 1503, the Dunnish adventurer Gordaigh captured the port of Mistalondë (Q. “Grey Haven”) and expelled its Dúnadan lord, after which it became known as Sudúri (Du. “Sea-port”).^[3]^[4] Gordaigh then declared himself King of Saralainn.^[5]^[2]

As Cardolan fell, many of its common folk fled to Saralainn. The efforts of the Gandalf led to cooperation and integration rather than conflict.^[6]

In T.A. 2116, the capital was moved from Sudúri to the abandoned Gondorian port of Lond Angren. The realm's culture declined as they intermingled more and more with tribal Dunmen, and were overrun by Corsairs of Umbar. ^[1]

The lords of Saralainn declared allegiance to the Reunited Kingdom in Fo.A. 1.^[2]

Culture

The people of Saralainn had organized themselves into nine clans with dubious allegiance to their King. They wore brightly-colored clothes. The men generally shaved their beards, though also favoured long sideburns.

The clansmen of Saralainn were famed for their intricate metalwork, even in Gondor, and their bards were respected by Elves.^[6]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1997), Arnor: The Land (#2023), p. 77}}
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1996), Arnor: The People (#2022), pp. 33-40}}
↑ Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1997), Arnor: The Land (#2023), p. 69}}
↑ Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1997), Arnor: The Land (#2023), p. 80}}
↑ Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1996), Arnor: The People (#2022), pp. 28-29}}
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1996), Arnor: The People (#2022), p. 58}}

[lateryears-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1997), Arnor: The Land (#2023), p. 77}}

[timeline-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1996), Arnor: The People (#2022), pp. 33-40}}

[3] Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1997), Arnor: The Land (#2023), p. 69}}

[4] Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1997), Arnor: The Land (#2023), p. 80}}

[people-5] Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1996), Arnor: The People (#2022), pp. 28-29}}

[culture-6] 6.0 ^6.1 Wesley J. Frank, et al. (1996), Arnor: The People (#2022), p. 58}}

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