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'''Dol Amroth''' was a promontory situated on a peninsula in [[Gondor]] facing the [[Bay of Belfalas]]. Its northern shore defined part of [[Cobas Haven]], the small bay into which the [[Morthond]] River flowed.<ref>{{UT|Map}}</ref>  Upon the headland the [[Princes of Dol Amroth]] established a castle and thus Dol Amroth referred to this stronghold and to the neighboring port-city, the chief city of the fief of [[Belfalas]].<ref name="Minas Tirith">{{RK|V1}}</ref>  Within the walls of the city was the Sea-ward Tower or [[Tirith Aear]], <ref>{{ATB|Preface}}</ref> which had a bell that was rung for the benefit of mariners.<ref>{{ATB|6}}</ref>
'''Dol Amroth''' was a promontory situated on a peninsula in [[Gondor]] facing the [[Bay of Belfalas]].  


The people of Dol Amroth were tall, grey-eyed, and dark-haired.<ref name="Minas Tirith"/>  They were famous as the most skillful harp players in all of Gondor, who played at the coronation of [[Aragorn]].<ref>{{RK|VI5}}</ref>  The inhabitants of Dol Amroth and in the lands nearby were some of the few people of Gondor who spoke [[Sindarin]] on a daily basis.<ref>{{App|Men}}</ref>
The emblem of the Prince of Dol Amroth was a silver-upon-blue banner, bearing a ship with a swan-prow upon the sea.<ref>{{RK|VI4}}</ref>
==Description==
Its northern shore defined part of [[Cobas Haven]], the small bay into which the [[Morthond]] River flowed.<ref>{{UT|Map}}</ref>  Upon the headland the [[Princes of Dol Amroth]] established a castle and thus Dol Amroth referred to this stronghold and to the neighboring port-city, the chief city of the fief of [[Belfalas]].<ref name="Minas Tirith">{{RK|V1}}</ref>  Within the walls of the city was the Sea-ward Tower or [[Tirith Aear]], <ref>{{ATB|Preface}}</ref> which had a bell that was rung for the benefit of mariners.<ref>{{ATB|6}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Before Dol Amroth was inhabited by [[Men]] there was a settlement of [[Elves]] about 50 miles north of the promontory, at [[Edhellond]],<ref>{{UT|Galadriel}}, note 18, p. 255</ref> that had been established by refugees from [[Beleriand]].<ref>{{UT|Amroth}}, p. 247</ref> According to one story, [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]] dwelt at Dol Amroth during the time when Elves lived in the land.<ref>{{UT|Concerning}}, p. 240</ref> The last of these Elves would depart in {{TA|1981}} when the Elvish king [[Amroth]] was lost at sea.<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref>  It was from the name of this king that Dol Amroth (the "Hill of Amroth") took its name.
[[Elves|Elven]] refugees from [[Beleriand]]<ref>{{UT|Amroth}}, p. 247</ref> settled the area and established an Elven settlement about 50 miles north of the promontory, at [[Edhellond]]<ref>{{UT|Galadriel}}, note 18, p. 255</ref>


The fief of Belfalas was ruled by a family of the [[Faithful]]. They were given title to the land by [[Elendil]], with whom they were kin.  They built their stronghold upon the promontory, but it was not known as Dol Amroth until the drowning of the Elven king. The first Prince of Dol Amroth was [[Galador]], the son of [[Imrazôr]], who according to legend married the Elven-lady [[Mithrellas]].<ref>{{UT|Cirion}}, Note 39, p. 316</ref>
During the [[Second Age]], a [[Numenorean]] family of the [[Faithful]] settled near the Elves. [[Elendil]] who was of their kin, gave them title to rule the fief of [[Belfalas]].  They built their stronghold upon the promontory.
 
According to one story, [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]] dwelt among the Elves of Dol Amroth.<ref>{{UT|Concerning}}, p. 240</ref> When the Elvish king [[Amroth]] was lost at sea in {{TA|1981}} the last of these Elves left the realm<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref> which from then on became a realm of [[Men]].
 
It was from the name of this king that Dol Amroth (the "Hill of Amroth") took its name. The first Prince of Dol Amroth was [[Galador]], the son of [[Imrazôr]], who according to legend married the Elven-lady [[Mithrellas]].<ref>{{UT|Cirion}}, Note 39, p. 316</ref>


Being a coastal city, Dol Amroth was subject to occasional attacks by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]].  The fifteenth prince was slain in battle against these sea raiders in {{TA|2746}}.<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, ''The House of Dol Amroth'', p. 222</ref>
Being a coastal city, Dol Amroth was subject to occasional attacks by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]].  The fifteenth prince was slain in battle against these sea raiders in {{TA|2746}}.<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, ''The House of Dol Amroth'', p. 222</ref>


In all there were twenty-one Princes of Dol Amroth before the twenty-second, [[Imrahil]], led a company of knights and a contingent of 700 men from the city to [[Minas Tirith]] during the [[War of the Ring]].<ref name="Minas Tirith"/>
In all there were twenty-one Princes of Dol Amroth before the twenty-second, [[Imrahil]], led a company of knights and a contingent of 700 men from the city to [[Minas Tirith]] during the [[War of the Ring]].<ref name="Minas Tirith"/>
==Population==
The first settlers of the area were [[Sindar]] from Beleriand until [[Faithful]] from [[Numenor]] came to the promonitory. The last Elves left in TA 1981.
The people of Dol Amroth were tall, grey-eyed, and dark-haired.<ref name="Minas Tirith"/>  They were famous as the most skillful harp players in all of Gondor, who played at the coronation of [[Aragorn]].<ref>{{RK|VI5}}</ref>  The inhabitants of Dol Amroth and in the lands nearby were some of the few people of Gondor who spoke [[Sindarin]] on a daily basis.<ref>{{App|Men}}</ref>


The emblem of the Prince of Dol Amroth was a silver-upon-blue banner, bearing a ship with a swan-prow upon the sea.<ref>{{RK|VI4}}</ref>


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The name Amroth refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Amroth (disambiguation).
Dol Amroth
Promontory, castle, and city
Jan Pospisil - Dol Amroth.jpg
General Information
LocationBelfalas
TypePromontory, castle, and city
RegionsGondor
Reunited Kingdom
InhabitantsMen
GalleryImages of Dol Amroth

Dol Amroth was a promontory situated on a peninsula in Gondor facing the Bay of Belfalas.

The emblem of the Prince of Dol Amroth was a silver-upon-blue banner, bearing a ship with a swan-prow upon the sea.[1]

Description

Its northern shore defined part of Cobas Haven, the small bay into which the Morthond River flowed.[2] Upon the headland the Princes of Dol Amroth established a castle and thus Dol Amroth referred to this stronghold and to the neighboring port-city, the chief city of the fief of Belfalas.[3] Within the walls of the city was the Sea-ward Tower or Tirith Aear, [4] which had a bell that was rung for the benefit of mariners.[5]

History

Elven refugees from Beleriand[6] settled the area and established an Elven settlement about 50 miles north of the promontory, at Edhellond[7]

During the Second Age, a Numenorean family of the Faithful settled near the Elves. Elendil who was of their kin, gave them title to rule the fief of Belfalas. They built their stronghold upon the promontory.

According to one story, Galadriel and Celeborn dwelt among the Elves of Dol Amroth.[8] When the Elvish king Amroth was lost at sea in T.A. 1981 the last of these Elves left the realm[9] which from then on became a realm of Men.

It was from the name of this king that Dol Amroth (the "Hill of Amroth") took its name. The first Prince of Dol Amroth was Galador, the son of Imrazôr, who according to legend married the Elven-lady Mithrellas.[10]

Being a coastal city, Dol Amroth was subject to occasional attacks by the Corsairs of Umbar. The fifteenth prince was slain in battle against these sea raiders in T.A. 2746.[11]

In all there were twenty-one Princes of Dol Amroth before the twenty-second, Imrahil, led a company of knights and a contingent of 700 men from the city to Minas Tirith during the War of the Ring.[3]

Population

The first settlers of the area were Sindar from Beleriand until Faithful from Numenor came to the promonitory. The last Elves left in TA 1981.

The people of Dol Amroth were tall, grey-eyed, and dark-haired.[3] They were famous as the most skillful harp players in all of Gondor, who played at the coronation of Aragorn.[12] The inhabitants of Dol Amroth and in the lands nearby were some of the few people of Gondor who spoke Sindarin on a daily basis.[13]


References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Field of Cormallen"
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age" [map]
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Minas Tirith"
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, "Preface"
  5. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, "The Man in the Moon Came Down Too Soon"
  6. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Amroth and Nimrodel", p. 247
  7. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", note 18, p. 255
  8. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Concerning Galadriel and Celeborn", p. 240
  9. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
  10. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan", Note 39, p. 316
  11. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", The House of Dol Amroth, p. 222
  12. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Steward and the King"
  13. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "The Languages and Peoples of the Third Age", "Of Men"
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