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Revision as of 05:42, 26 March 2013
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General Information | |
Location | Dorthonion to the Fen of Serech |
Type | Stream |
Description | Lesser tributary of Sirion |
History | |
Events | Death 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]