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A lesser tributary of the River [[Sirion]], that rose in the heights of [[Dorthonion]] at [[Rivil's Well]] and flowed westward to meet the Sirion at the [[Fen of Serech]].
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The '''Rivil''' was a lesser tributary of the [[Sirion|Sirion River]]. Its source was [[Rivil's Well]] in the highlands of [[Dorthonion]], from which it flowed westward to meet the Sirion at the [[Fen of Serech]].<ref>{{S|Map}}</ref>
 
During the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] King [[Turgon]] retreated down the [[Pass of Sirion]]. His escape was successful because [[Húrin]] and [[Huor]] formed a rearguard that used the Rivil as a defense.  The host of [[Angband]] bridged the stream with the corpses of their dead.  Huor was slain beside the Rivil and Húrin was captured.<ref>{{CH|2}}, p. 59</ref>
 
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Revision as of 05:42, 26 March 2013

Rivil
Stream
General Information
LocationDorthonion to the Fen of Serech
TypeStream
DescriptionLesser tributary of Sirion
History
EventsDeath of Huor and capture of Húrin

The Rivil was a lesser tributary of the Sirion River. Its source was Rivil's Well in the highlands of Dorthonion, from which it flowed westward to meet the Sirion at the Fen of Serech.[1]

During the Nirnaeth Arnoediad King Turgon retreated down the Pass of Sirion. His escape was successful because Húrin and Huor formed a rearguard that used the Rivil as a defense. The host of Angband bridged the stream with the corpses of their dead. Huor was slain beside the Rivil and Húrin was captured.[2]

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