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West-gate of Bree

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−	~~The village~~ of [[Bree]] was guarded from outsiders by a deep ditch and a hedge. The great [[East Road]] passed through this hedge on its western side, and exited again in the southern corner where the hedge and dike met the sides of the [[Bree-~~hill~~]]~~. At each of these points stood~~ a ~~gate~~, ~~that was closed and guarded after nightfall.~~ The ~~gate that looked towards [[the Shire]], the~~ West-gate, was ~~guarded by one~~ [[~~Harry Goatleaf~~]] ~~during~~ the ~~[[War~~ of the ~~Ring]],<ref>{{FR\|I9}}</ref> though he later joined with [[Bill Ferny]] and the followers of [[Saruman]]~~.~~<ref>{{RK\|VI7}}</ref>~~	+	{{objects
		+	\| image=
		+	\| name=West-gate of Bree
		+	\| othernames=
		+	\| derivation=
		+	\| location=On the west side of [[Bree]]
		+	\| ownedby=[[Bree-folk]]
		+	\| maker=
		+	\| appearance=Facing a deep dike, within a thick hedge
		+	\| references=
		+	}}
		+	The '''West-gate of Bree''' was the portal into [[Bree]] on the west side of the settlement.

−	{{~~references~~}}	+	==Description==
		+	The village of [[Bree]] was guarded from outsiders by a deep ditch and a hedge. The great [[East Road]] passed through this hedge on its western side, and exited again in the southern corner where the hedge and dike met the sides of the [[Bree-hill]]. At both of these points stood a gate that was closed and guarded after nightfall. The gate that looked towards [[the Shire]], the West-gate, was guarded by one [[Harry Goatleaf]] during the [[War of the Ring]],<ref name="Pony">{{FR\|I9}}</ref> though he later joined with [[Bill Ferny]] and the followers of [[Saruman]].<ref>{{RK\|VI7}}</ref> Since it is mentioned that the gate clanged when shut it apparently was made of metal.<ref name="Pony"/>

		+	==History==
		+	[[Frodo Baggins\|Frodo]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck\|Merry]], [[Peregrin Took\|Pippin]], and [[Samwise Gamgee\|Sam]] arrived at the West-gate on [[29 September]] {{TA\|3019}}<ref>{{App\|Great}}</ref> well after dark. Harry Goatleaf was sitting in a lodge beyond the gate but when the hobbits arrived he jumped up, fetched a lantern, and looked over the gate. He questioned the travelers before allowing them entry. After the hobbits left a dark figure climbed over the gate without Harry being aware of his entry.<ref name="Pony"/>
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		+	Later [[Aragorn\|Strider]] told the hobbits that [[Nazgûl\|Black Riders]] had visited Harry Goatleaf at the West-gate on Monday<ref>{{FR\|I10}}</ref> ([[27 September]]<ref>{{App\|Shire}}</ref>).
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		+	After the War of the Ring the four hobbits returned to Bree on their journey home. They passed through the West-gate heading for the Shire on [[30 October]] {{TA\|3019}}.<ref>{{App\|Chief}}</ref>
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		+	{{references}}
	[[Category:Doors and gates]]		[[Category:Doors and gates]]

Seven Gates of Gondolin

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−	The '''Seven Gates of Gondolin''' were seven mighty gates guarding the [[Orfalch Echor]]. They were built by [[King of Gondolin\|King]] [[Turgon]] to protect [[Gondolin]] from invasion; however, it was not through these that the host of [[Morgoth]] came in the [[Fall of Gondolin]]. It was through these that [[Tuor]] and [[Voronwë]] passed to get into [[Tumladen]].	+	The '''Seven Gates of Gondolin''' were seven mighty gates guarding the [[Orfalch Echor]]. They were built by [[King of Gondolin\|King]] [[Turgon]] to protect [[Gondolin]] from invasion; however, it was not through these that the host of [[Morgoth]] came in the [[Fall of Gondolin]]. It was through these that [[Tuor]] and [[Voronwë]] passed to get into [[Tumladen]].<ref>{{UT\|Tuor}}</ref>

	Each of the gates had their own form and special guard. The gates are listed below, from the end of the Orfalch furthest from Gondolin to the one bordering Tumladen.		Each of the gates had their own form and special guard. The gates are listed below, from the end of the Orfalch furthest from Gondolin to the one bordering Tumladen.
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	* [[Gate of Steel]]		* [[Gate of Steel]]

		+	{{references}}
	[[Category:Doors and gates]]		[[Category:Doors and gates]]

Withered Heath

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−	[[File:Douglas Chaffee - Withered Lands.jpg\|~~thumb~~\|''Withered ~~Lands'' by Douglas Chaffee~~]]	+	{{location
−		+	\|image=[[File:Douglas Chaffee - Withered Lands.jpg\|250px]]
		+	\|name=Withered Heath
		+	\|othernames=
		+	\|etymology=
		+	\|type=Valley
		+	\|location=Between two arms of the eastern [[Grey Mountains]]
		+	\|inhabitants=[[Dragons]]
		+	\|realms=
		+	\|description=A long valley made barren by dragons
		+	\|events=
		+	\|references=
		+	\|}}
	The '''Withered Heath''' was a [[Dragons\|dragon]]-infested valley in the eastern [[Grey Mountains]] in northern [[Rhovanion]].		The '''Withered Heath''' was a [[Dragons\|dragon]]-infested valley in the eastern [[Grey Mountains]] in northern [[Rhovanion]].

	==Description==		==Description==
−	The Withered Heath was a long narrow valley in the eastern part of the [[Grey Mountains]], where they forked into two thin ranges.<ref>{{H\|WM}}</ref><ref>{{FR\|Map}}</ref> On the floor of this long east-west valley between the mountains was a [[Wikipedia:Heath_(habitat)\|heath]], burned and blackened by its inhabitants, being the breeding-ground of [[dragons]].<ref>{{H\|1}}</ref>	+	The Withered Heath was a long narrow valley in the eastern part of the [[Grey Mountains]], where they forked into two thin ranges.<ref>{{H\|WM}}</ref><ref>{{FR\|Map}}</ref> On the floor of this long east-west valley between the mountains was a [[Wikipedia:Heath_(habitat)\|heath]], burned and blackened by its inhabitants, being the breeding-ground of [[dragons]].<ref>{{H\|1}}</ref>
		+
	==History==		==History==
	At one time the dragons of the Heath had infested the Grey Mountains and the lands beyond, and in the closing decades of the [[Third Age]], the Dragon [[Smaug]] terrorised the inhabitants of the north.<ref>{{App\|A3}}</ref> Smaug was the last of the great dragons, but lesser members of his kind remained.		At one time the dragons of the Heath had infested the Grey Mountains and the lands beyond, and in the closing decades of the [[Third Age]], the Dragon [[Smaug]] terrorised the inhabitants of the north.<ref>{{App\|A3}}</ref> Smaug was the last of the great dragons, but lesser members of his kind remained.
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	==Other version of the legendarium==		==Other version of the legendarium==
	In the manuscript of ''[[The Hobbit]]'', Bladorthin (the pre-cursor to [[Gandalf]]) says that the Withered Heath is "''where the Great Dragons used to live''".<ref>{{HM\|MB}}, pp. 9, 20</ref>		In the manuscript of ''[[The Hobbit]]'', Bladorthin (the pre-cursor to [[Gandalf]]) says that the Withered Heath is "''where the Great Dragons used to live''".<ref>{{HM\|MB}}, pp. 9, 20</ref>
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	==Portrayal in adaptations==		==Portrayal in adaptations==
	'''1982-97: ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'':'''		'''1982-97: ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'':'''

Harad

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	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==
−	''Harad'' means "South" in[[Sindarin]].<ref>{{App\|E1i}}</ref> The word is derived from [[Sundocarme\|root]] [[KHYAR]], and is cognate to [[Quenya]] ''[[hyarmen]]'' ("south").<ref>{{LR\|Etymologies}}, '''KHYAR'''</ref> It is also called [[Haradwaith]] which includes ''[[gwaith]]'' ("people").	+	''Harad'' means "South" in [[Sindarin]].<ref>{{App\|E1i}}</ref> The word is derived from [[Sundocarme\|root]] [[KHYAR]], and is cognate to [[Quenya]] ''[[hyarmen]]'' ("south").<ref>{{LR\|Etymologies}}, '''KHYAR'''</ref> It is also called [[Haradwaith]] which includes ''[[gwaith]]'' ("people").

	The [[Men]] of Harad were called [[Haradrim]] ("Southern-host").<ref name="Council"/>		The [[Men]] of Harad were called [[Haradrim]] ("Southern-host").<ref name="Council"/>

South Gondor

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−	'''South Gondor''', known in [[Sindarin]] as '''Harondor''', was a disputed region between the rivers [[Poros]] and [[Harnen]].<ref>{{FR\|Map}}</ref> Historically this region was a part of [[Gondor]], but frequent assaults and invasions by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]] and the [[Haradrim]] meant that, by the later years of the [[Third Age]], Gondor~~'s rule~~ over this region ~~was limited~~.<ref>{{App\|Gondor}}</ref>	+	[[File:Middle-earth map (4 of 4).png\|thumb\|Map of Harondor and neighbouring regions]]
		+	'''South Gondor''', known in [[Sindarin]] as '''Harondor''', was a disputed region between the rivers [[Poros]] and [[Harnen]].<ref>{{FR\|Map}}</ref> Historically, this region was a part of [[Gondor]], but frequent assaults and invasions by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]] and the [[Haradrim]] meant that, by the later years of the [[Third Age]], Gondor lost control over this region.<ref>{{App\|Gondor}}</ref> Southern Gondor was part of Gondor until the [[Kin-strife]]. During the [[War of the Ring]], it was often described as a "debatable and desert land" on maps.

		+	The [[Harad Road]] ran across South Gondor. Its climate was described as fluctuating between mild winters and very hot and dry summers.<ref>[[The Atlas of Middle-earth]] pgs. 183 & 185</ref>
	{{references}}		{{references}}
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Eithel Ivrin

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Pools of Ivrin

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−	'''Eithel Ivrin''', or ~~Ivrin’s~~ Well, also referred to as the '''Pools of Ivrin''' or the '''Falls of Ivrin''', was a fair pool in a stone basin carved by falling waters in the southern face of [[Dor-Lómin]] and beneath [[Ered Wethrin]]. The pools were surrounded by a tree-clad hollow<ref name="UTT">{{UT\|Tuor}}</ref> and were the source of the River [[Narog]], which flowed from Ivrin some eighty leagues before it joined the River [[Sirion]]. <ref>{{S\|Beleriand}}</ref>	+	{{merge\|Eithel Ivrin}}
		+	'''Eithel Ivrin''', or Ivrin's Well, also referred to as the '''Pools of Ivrin''' or the '''Falls of Ivrin''', was a fair pool in a stone basin carved by falling waters in the southern face of [[Dor-Lómin]] and beneath [[Ered Wethrin]]. The pools were surrounded by a tree-clad hollow<ref name="UTT">{{UT\|Tuor}}</ref> and were the source of the River [[Narog]], which flowed from Ivrin some eighty leagues before it joined the River [[Sirion]]. <ref>{{S\|Beleriand}}</ref>

	Suggested by [[Gwindor]] to be a place blessed by [[Ulmo]] and created by him in ancient days, Ivrin was also known as a place of healing, and for the endless laughter of its falling waters. <ref name="ST">{{S\|Turin}}</ref>		Suggested by [[Gwindor]] to be a place blessed by [[Ulmo]] and created by him in ancient days, Ivrin was also known as a place of healing, and for the endless laughter of its falling waters. <ref name="ST">{{S\|Turin}}</ref>

Avallónë

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	==Inspiration==		==Inspiration==
−	[[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] was apparently evoking the island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon Avalon] in the legend of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Arthur King Arthur].	+	[[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] was apparently evoking the island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon Avalon] in the legend of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Arthur King Arthur].{{fact}}

	{{references}}		{{references}}

Pools of Ivrin

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−	~~{{rewrite}}<!-- EoA copy + see talk page -->~~	+	'''Eithel Ivrin''', or Ivrin’s Well, also referred to as the '''Pools of Ivrin''' or the '''Falls of Ivrin''', was a fair pool in a stone basin carved by falling waters in the southern face of [[Dor-Lómin]] and beneath [[Ered Wethrin]]. The pools were surrounded by a tree-clad hollow<ref name="UTT">{{UT\|Tuor}}</ref> and were the source of the River [[Narog]], which flowed from Ivrin some eighty leagues before it joined the River [[Sirion]]. <ref>{{S\|Beleriand}}</ref>
−	'''Eithel Ivrin''', or Ivrin’s Well, also referred to as the '''Pools of Ivrin''' or the '''Falls of Ivrin''', was a fair pool in a stone basin carved by falling waters in the southern face of [[Dor-Lómin]] and beneath [[Ered Wethrin]]. The pools were surrounded by a tree-clad hollow<ref name="UTT">{{UT\|Tuor}}</ref> and were the source of the River [[Narog]], which flowed from Ivrin some eighty leagues before it joined the River [[Sirion]]. <ref>{{S\|~~Belariand~~}}</ref>	+

	Suggested by [[Gwindor]] to be a place blessed by [[Ulmo]] and created by him in ancient days, Ivrin was also known as a place of healing, and for the endless laughter of its falling waters. <ref name="ST">{{S\|Turin}}</ref>		Suggested by [[Gwindor]] to be a place blessed by [[Ulmo]] and created by him in ancient days, Ivrin was also known as a place of healing, and for the endless laughter of its falling waters. <ref name="ST">{{S\|Turin}}</ref>

Pools of Ivrin

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−	~~The~~ '''Pools of Ivrin''' ~~were shimmering pools that lay beneath~~ the ~~mountains~~ of the [[Ered Wethrin]]~~, on~~ the ~~northern borders~~ of [[~~Beleriand~~]], ~~from~~ which ~~the torrent of~~ the River [[~~Narog~~]] ~~flowed~~.<ref>{{S\|~~Map~~}}</ref> ~~They were famous for their beauty, and for the power of~~ [[Ulmo]] ~~that protected them~~. ~~Some twenty~~ years after the [[~~Return of the~~ Noldor]] to [[Middle-earth]], ~~their~~ [[~~Feast of Reuniting~~]] - the [[Mereth Aderthad]] ~~- was held on~~ the ~~banks~~ of ~~Ivrin's pools~~,<ref>{{S\|Return}}</ref> and ~~centuries later their healing waters brought~~ [[~~Túrin~~]] ~~back~~ from ~~madness~~.<ref>{{S\|~~Turin~~}}</ref> [[~~Glaurung~~]] the ~~dragon came to~~ Ivrin as he ~~travelled to attack~~ [[~~Nargothrond~~]], ~~defiling~~ the waters ~~as he passed to leave~~ a ~~region~~ of frozen ~~swampland~~.<ref>{{S\|Gondolin}}</ref>	+	'''Eithel Ivrin''', or Ivrin’s Well, also referred to as the '''Pools of Ivrin''' or the '''Falls of Ivrin''', was a fair pool in a stone basin carved by falling waters in the southern face of [[Dor-Lómin]] and beneath [[Ered Wethrin]]. The pools were surrounded by a tree-clad hollow<ref name="UTT">{{UT\|Tuor}}</ref> and were the source of the River [[Narog]], which flowed from Ivrin some eighty leagues before it joined the River [[Sirion]]. <ref>{{S\|Belariand}}</ref>
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		+	Suggested by [[Gwindor]] to be a place blessed by [[Ulmo]] and created by him in ancient days, Ivrin was also known as a place of healing, and for the endless laughter of its falling waters. <ref name="ST">{{S\|Turin}}</ref>
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		+	==History==
		+	Twenty years after the rising of the Sun and the return of the [[Noldor]] to Middle-earth, King [[Fingolfin]] held the [[Mereth Aderthad]], the Feast of Reuniting, in the spring near to the pools of Ivrin.<ref>{{S\|Return}}</ref> And [[Finduilas]], daughter of King [[Orodreth]], was called by Gwindor who loved her [[Faelivrin]], which is the gleam of the sun on the pools of Ivrin. <ref name="ST"/>
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		+	When [[Finrod Felagund]] and [[Beren]] set out from [[Nargothrond]], they journeyed north beside [[Narog]] to its source in the Falls of Ivrin before continuing on to [[Tol Sirion]]. <ref>{{S\|Beren}}</ref>
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		+	After the death of his friend [[Beleg]], [[Túrin]] walked without purpose, but after drinking the waters of Ivrin, his tears were unloosed at last and he was healed of his madness and grief. It was beside the pools of Ivrin that he made the song [[Laer Cú Beleg]], [[Song of the Great Bow]]. <ref name="ST"/>
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		+	Years later, when [[Morgoth]] released the dragon [[Glaurung]] into [[Beleriand]], Glaurung defiled Eithel Ivrin, <ref name="ST"/> uprooting the trees and breaking the stone basin so that the waters strayed and the land became a barren marsh and a welter of frozen mire. <ref name="SG">{{S\|Gondolin}}</ref>
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		+	After the overthrow of [[Nargothrond]], Turin was bewitched by Glaurung and he traveled north to Dor-lómin seeking his mother and sister. He came with the first ice of winter to the pools of Ivrin but it was frozen and he was unable to drink and be healed by the waters a second time. <ref name="ST"/>
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		+	It was at this time that [[Tuor]] and Túrin cross paths for the first and only time, for Tuor and [[Voronwë]] passed by the defiled pools of Ivrin on their way to [[Gondolin]]. But neither cousin spoke and Turin did not see Tuor, and Tuor did not recognize his kinsman. <ref name="SG"/> <ref name="UTT"/>.
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	{{references}}		{{references}}
	[[Category:Lakes]]		[[Category:Lakes]]

Avallónë

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−	{{~~Sources~~}}	+	{{location
−	'''Avallónë''' ~~('Haven near Valinor')~~ was a city on the island of [[Tol Eressëa]], the ~~Haven~~ of the [[~~Eldar~~]]. It was ~~founded by~~ the [[~~Teleri~~]] ~~during their long stay there~~. ~~Before moving north~~ on the ~~beaches~~ of [[~~Valinor~~]], to ~~escape~~ the ~~light~~ of the ~~trees so~~ they ~~could see~~ the ~~stars~~.	+	\|image=
−		+	\|name=Avallónë
−	~~After~~ the ~~fall~~ of [[Númenor]], Avallónë ~~became~~ the ~~port~~ of ~~arrival for ships that took~~ the [[~~Straight Road~~]].	+	\|othernames=Haven of the Eldar<ref>{{App\|Numenor}}</ref>
−		+	\|etymology=
−	[[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] was apparently evoking the island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon Avalon] in the legend of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Arthur King Arthur~~], although the form ''Avallónë'' also has the meaning "Near Valinor" in [[Elvish]~~].{{~~Clarify~~}}	+	\|type=City and seaport
−		+	\|location=[[Tol Eressëa]]
		+	\|inhabitants=[[Eldar]]
		+	\|realms=
		+	\|description=Island seaport with a great tower and harbor
		+	\|events=
		+	\|references=
		+	\|}}
		+	'''Avallónë''' was a city and seaport on the island of [[Tol Eressëa]]. Its name indicated that it was the city nearest to [[Valinor]] and the tower of Avallónë was the first sight that a mariner beheld as he approached the [[Undying Lands]]. Besides its tower the city was described as white-shining with a great harbor.<ref name="Akallabeth">{{S\|Akallabeth}}</ref>
		+
		+	==History==
		+	After the [[War of Wrath]] and the downfall of [[Morgoth]] the [[Valar]] summoned the [[Eldar]] to return to the West. Not all obeyed this new summons but those who did dwelt on Tol Eressëa.
		+
		+	In the [[Second Age]] some of the Men of [[Númenor]], those most far-sighted, could see Avallónë from the summit of the [[Meneltarma]] or from a tall ship that lay off the western coast as far as was lawful to go. Some thought this far off vision was of Valinor itself but the wise knew it was but Avallónë. While the [[Númenóreans]] respected the [[Ban of the Valar]] many elves would sail to Númenor; they brought birds, flower, and herbs to the land.
		+
		+	The sight of Avallónë beyond their reach helped to kindle resentment in the hearts of the Númenóreans against the Ban. As the people of the island turned against the Valar the visits of the Eldar became few and only made in secret to the [[Faithful]]. By the reign of [[Tar-Palantir]] the city of Avallónë was veiled in cloud.<ref name="Akallabeth"/>
		+
		+	After the [[Downfall of Númenor]], the island of Tol Eressëa with Avallónë and the Undying Lands beyond were removed from the world. Yet in the towers of the [[Emyn Beraid]] was kept the [[Elostirion-stone\|Palantir of Elostirion]], which allowed the Elves to see the Tower of Avallónë, where the [[Master-stone]] abode.<ref>{{S\|Rings}}</ref>
		+
		+	==Inspiration==
		+	[[J.R.R. Tolkien\|Tolkien]] was apparently evoking the island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon Avalon] in the legend of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Arthur King Arthur].
		+
		+	{{references}}
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Avallone}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Avallone}}
	[[Category:Tol Eressëa]]		[[Category:Tol Eressëa]]

Rushey

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	[[fr:encyclo/geographie/villes_tours_et_forteresses/comte/soldur]]		[[fr:encyclo/geographie/villes_tours_et_forteresses/comte/soldur]]
		+	[[fi:Sara]]

Gondor

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	==Languages==		==Languages==
−	As the Gondorians came from Númenor, so came their language: [[Westron]], or the Common Speech, was the main language of the people of Gondor. Though the source of Westron ~~lied~~ in Pelargir,<ref name="AppF">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', ''[[Appendix F]]'', "Of Men"</ref> the clearest form, without any accent, was spoken in Minas Tirith.<ref name="L193">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Humphrey Carpenter]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (eds.), ''[[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien]]'', [[Letter 193]] (dated [[2 November\|November 2]], [[1956]])</ref> This style was nobler and more antique than other dialects, and this was the Westron the Elves adopted.<ref name="L144">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Humphrey Carpenter]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (eds.), ''[[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien]]'', [[Letter 144]] (dated [[25 April\|April 25]], [[1954]])</ref> In reverence of the mighty lords of Númenor of old, Eldarin was spoken by nobility. Quenya was known to the learned, and Sindarin was used to be polite, especially by those of high [[Númenóreans\|Númenórean]] blood.<ref name="L347">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Humphrey Carpenter]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (eds.), ''[[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien]]'', [[Letter 347]] (dated [[17 December\|December 17]], [[1972]])</ref> However, especially the Sindarin contained several [[Gondor Sindarin\|dialectical differences]].<ref name="CE49">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (ed.), ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', "[[Cirion and Eorl]]", note 49</ref>	+	As the Gondorians came from Númenor, so came their language: [[Westron]], or the Common Speech, was the main language of the people of Gondor. Though the source of Westron lay in Pelargir,<ref name="AppF">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', ''[[Appendix F]]'', "Of Men"</ref> the clearest form, without any accent, was spoken in Minas Tirith.<ref name="L193">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Humphrey Carpenter]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (eds.), ''[[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien]]'', [[Letter 193]] (dated [[2 November\|November 2]], [[1956]])</ref> This style was nobler and more antique than other dialects, and this was the Westron the Elves adopted.<ref name="L144">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Humphrey Carpenter]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (eds.), ''[[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien]]'', [[Letter 144]] (dated [[25 April\|April 25]], [[1954]])</ref> In reverence of the mighty lords of Númenor of old, Eldarin was spoken by nobility. Quenya was known to the learned, and Sindarin was used to be polite, especially by those of high [[Númenóreans\|Númenórean]] blood.<ref name="L347">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Humphrey Carpenter]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (eds.), ''[[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien]]'', [[Letter 347]] (dated [[17 December\|December 17]], [[1972]])</ref> However, especially the Sindarin contained several [[Gondor Sindarin\|dialectical differences]].<ref name="CE49">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[Christopher Tolkien]] (ed.), ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', "[[Cirion and Eorl]]", note 49</ref>

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

Argonath

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−	'''~~The~~ Argonath''' also known as '''~~The Gates~~ of ~~Argonath~~''' or '''~~The~~ Pillars of the Kings''', was a landmark on the ~~Northern~~ edge of [[Gondor]].	+	{{Pronounce\|Argonath.mp3\|Ardamir}}
		+	The '''Argonath''', also known as the '''Gate of Kings'''<ref>{{TT\|III1}}</ref> or the '''Pillars of the Kings''',<ref name="River">{{FR\|II9}}</ref> was a landmark on the northern edge of [[Gondor]].

−	==~~History~~==	+	==Description==
−	~~Originally constructed about [[Third Age 1340]] at the order of [[Rómendacil II]] to mark the northern border of [[Gondor]], the~~ Argonath consisted of two enormous pillars, carved in the likenesses of [[Isildur]] and [[Anárion]]. ~~Each~~ of the two figures ~~was shown with~~ an axe in its right hand and its left hand ~~raised~~ in a gesture of defiance to the enemies of [[Gondor]]~~, standing~~ upon either side of the River [[Anduin]] at the northern approach to [[Nen Hithoel]],	+	The Argonath consisted of two enormous pillars, carved in the likenesses of [[Isildur]] and [[Anárion]] facing to the north. Placed upon huge pedestals, each of the two figures held an axe in its right hand and its left hand rose in a gesture of defiance to the enemies of [[Gondor]]. The two statues stood upon either side of the River [[Anduin]] at the northern approach to [[Nen Hithoel]].<ref name="River"/>
−		+
−	~~The realm had greatly diminished in size since then. The [[Fellowship of the Ring]] passed the Argonath on [[25 February]], {{TA\|3019}}~~.	+

		+	==History==
		+	From its earliest days the kingdom of Gondor set part of its northern boundary at the north end of Nen Hithoel. When Isildur and Anárion jointly governed as the first rulers of the realm they built many marvelous works, one of which was at the Argonath.<ref>{{S\|Rings}}</ref> What this early work at the Argonath was is unknown; it seems to have disappeared by the reign of King [[Narmacil I]].
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		+	Centuries later, the son and regent of Narmacil I, [[Minalcar]], led a great force that defeated the [[Easterlings]] between [[Rhovanion (region)\|Rhovanion]] and the [[Sea of Rhûn]] in {{TA\|1248}}. When he returned he fortified the banks of the Anduin and built the pillars of the Argonath.<ref>{{App\|Gondor}}</ref>
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		+	As the [[Third Age]] wore on the power and size of Gondor diminished, leaving the Argonath in deserted lands. On [[25 February]], {{TA\|3019}}<ref>{{App\|Great}}</ref> the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] cruised between the pillars on their journey south. Time had blurred their eyes and crannied their brows but the two figures still exuded power and majesty.<ref name="River"/>
		+
	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
−	The name is [[Sindarin]] and is composed as ''[[~~arn~~]]'' "royal" + ''[[gond]]'' "stone". The ending ''[[-ath]]'' is a collective plural, used sometimes (perhaps irregularly) for dual.	+	The name is [[Sindarin]] and is composed of ''[[ara\|ar]]'' "royal"<ref>{{S\|Appendix}}, ''ar(a)-''</ref> plus ''[[gond]]'' "stone".<ref>{{S\|Elements}},entry ''gond''</ref> The ending ''[[-ath]]'' is a collective plural, used sometimes (perhaps irregularly) for dual.<ref>{{RGEO\|Notes}}</ref>
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	==Portrayal in adaptations==		==Portrayal in adaptations==
	'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''		'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[:Category:Images of the Argonath\|Images of the Argonath]]		* [[:Category:Images of the Argonath\|Images of the Argonath]]
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		+	{{references}}
	[[Category:Gondor]]		[[Category:Gondor]]
		+	[[Category:Doors and gates]]
	[[Category:Monuments]]		[[Category:Monuments]]
	[[Category:Pronounced articles]]		[[Category:Pronounced articles]]

Misty Mountains

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−	The '''Misty Mountains''' or '''Mountains of Mist''' ('''''Hithaeglir''''' in [[Sindarin]]<ref group="note">The Hithaeglir were mispelled as "Hithaiglin" on the original ''[[The Lord of the Rings\|Lord of the Rings]]'' map. </ref> as a plural) was a great mountain range that lay between [[Eriador]] in the west and the Great River [[Anduin]] in the east. They ran 795 miles (1,280 kilometers) from [[Mount Gundabad]] in the far north to [[Methedras]] in the south.	+	The '''Misty Mountains''' or '''Mountains of Mist''' ('''''Hithaeglir''''' in [[Sindarin]]<ref group="note">The Hithaeglir were mispelled as "Hithaiglin" on the original ''[[The Lord of the Rings\|Lord of the Rings]]'' map. </ref> as a plural) was a great mountain range that lay between [[Eriador]] in the west and the Great River [[Anduin]] in the east. They ran 795 miles (1,280 kilometers) from [[Mount Gundabad]] in the far north to [[Methedras]] in the south.<ref group="note">[[Karen Wynn Fonstad]] estimates in the ''[[The Atlas of Middle-earth]]'' that some of the peaks may have been as high as 12,000 feet (3,660 meters), comparable to the Alps in Europe. Tolkien had visited the Alps in his youth and was greatly impressed by them.</ref>

	== Geographic Features ==		== Geographic Features ==

Misty Mountains

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−	The '''Misty Mountains''' or '''Mountains of Mist''' ('''''Hithaeglir''''' in [[Sindarin]]<ref group="note">The Hithaeglir were mispelled as "Hithaiglin" on the original ''[[The Lord of the Rings\|Lord of the Rings]]'' map. </ref> as a plural) was a great mountain range that lay between [[Eriador]] in the west and the Great River [[Anduin]] in the east. They ran 795 miles (1,280 kilometers) from [[Mount Gundabad]] in the far north to [[Methedras]] in the south. Some of the peaks may have been as high as 12,000 feet (3,660 meters).<ref group="note">Their height as calculated in ''[[The Atlas of Middle-earth]]'' by [[Karen Wynn Fonstad]]. This would make the Misty Mountains of similar height as the Alps in Europe, which makes sense, since Tolkien visited the Alps in his youth and was greatly impressed by them.</ref>	+	The '''Misty Mountains''' or '''Mountains of Mist''' ('''''Hithaeglir''''' in [[Sindarin]]<ref group="note">The Hithaeglir were mispelled as "Hithaiglin" on the original ''[[The Lord of the Rings\|Lord of the Rings]]'' map. </ref> as a plural) was a great mountain range that lay between [[Eriador]] in the west and the Great River [[Anduin]] in the east. They ran 795 miles (1,280 kilometers) from [[Mount Gundabad]] in the far north to [[Methedras]] in the south.

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	'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''		'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
	:Misty Mountains appear as both a major game region and within other game areas. The region of "Misty Mountains" consists of the part of the mountain range adjacent to Rivendell Valley, including both [[High Pass]] and [[Goblin-town]]. The mountain range in a broader sense can also be accessed from other in-game regions, including the pass Caradhras in [[Eregion]], former settlement of Dwarves under [[Thror]] in eastern [[Enedwaith]], a village on the slopes of mount [[Methedras]] in [[Dunland]], the cliffs of [[Zirakzigil]] in Moria and the eastern slopes of the Mountains in [[Lothlorien]].		:Misty Mountains appear as both a major game region and within other game areas. The region of "Misty Mountains" consists of the part of the mountain range adjacent to Rivendell Valley, including both [[High Pass]] and [[Goblin-town]]. The mountain range in a broader sense can also be accessed from other in-game regions, including the pass Caradhras in [[Eregion]], former settlement of Dwarves under [[Thror]] in eastern [[Enedwaith]], a village on the slopes of mount [[Methedras]] in [[Dunland]], the cliffs of [[Zirakzigil]] in Moria and the eastern slopes of the Mountains in [[Lothlorien]].
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−	~~== "Misty Mountains" Outside of Tolkien ==~~
−	* [[Led Zeppelin]] recorded a song, "[[Misty Mountain Hop]]", which seems to have borrowed the name but little else from Tolkien. Several other Led Zeppelin songs contain Tolkien references.
−	* Robert Jordan's fantasy series ''The Wheel of Time'' also features a mountain range called the ''Mountains of Mist''.
−	* The canadian rock band Rush mention the Misty Mountains in their song "Rivendell" as a place "where friendly fires burn", and you want to return despite all the good things in Rivendell.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Misty Mountains

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	* [[Led Zeppelin]] recorded a song, "[[Misty Mountain Hop]]", which seems to have borrowed the name but little else from Tolkien. Several other Led Zeppelin songs contain Tolkien references.		* [[Led Zeppelin]] recorded a song, "[[Misty Mountain Hop]]", which seems to have borrowed the name but little else from Tolkien. Several other Led Zeppelin songs contain Tolkien references.
	* Robert Jordan's fantasy series ''The Wheel of Time'' also features a mountain range called the ''Mountains of Mist''.		* Robert Jordan's fantasy series ''The Wheel of Time'' also features a mountain range called the ''Mountains of Mist''.
		+	* The canadian rock band Rush mention the Misty Mountains in their song "Rivendell" as a place "where friendly fires burn", and you want to return despite all the good things in Rivendell.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Anórien

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	Anórien lay north of the line of the [[White Mountains]], and formed a narrow strip of land consisting of the valleys of the [[White Mountains]], and its borders were the [[Mering Stream]] in the west, and the Mouths of the [[Entwash]] in the north. Its eastern border was the border of [[Gondor]] at the [[Anduin]].		Anórien lay north of the line of the [[White Mountains]], and formed a narrow strip of land consisting of the valleys of the [[White Mountains]], and its borders were the [[Mering Stream]] in the west, and the Mouths of the [[Entwash]] in the north. Its eastern border was the border of [[Gondor]] at the [[Anduin]].

−	~~It was the only part of the northern half of the realm,~~ [[Calenardhon]]~~, which~~ was ~~not~~ given to the [[Éothéod]] to become the Kingdom of [[Rohan]].	+	After [[Calenardhon]] was given to the [[Éothéod]] to become the Kingdom of [[Rohan]], Anórien remained as the only part of the northern half of the realm.

	The [[Greenway]] road traversed the fief.		The [[Greenway]] road traversed the fief.

−	No cities were in Anórien, but following the line of the [[North-South Road]] that led through [[Rohan]] to [[Arnor]] were built the [[Warning beacons of Gondor]].	+	Except Minas Anor, no cities were in Anórien, but following the line of the [[North-South Road]] that led through [[Rohan]] to [[Arnor]] were built the [[Warning beacons of Gondor]].

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

Umbar

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	Many Black Númenóreans had fled Umbar from the assault of 933, to their subjects in [[Near Harad]] and prevented Gondor to take lands south of Harnen; 82 years later, in a vain attempt to recapture it, came up with great power against the stronghold. This "great power" availed the Men Of Harad little, however, for despite investing and besieging the fortress of Umbar for 35 years, they failed to take it, as its supply was easily maintained, "because of the sea-power of Gondor." In {{TA\|1050}}, the late King Earnil's son [[Ciryandil]] defeated the [[Haradrim]] force by sending troops by land, crossing Harnen and by sea<ref name="annals">{{App\|Gondor}}</ref>. All land south of Belfalas up to Harnen and the borders of Near Harad and coast-lands up to Umbar belonged to Gondor.		Many Black Númenóreans had fled Umbar from the assault of 933, to their subjects in [[Near Harad]] and prevented Gondor to take lands south of Harnen; 82 years later, in a vain attempt to recapture it, came up with great power against the stronghold. This "great power" availed the Men Of Harad little, however, for despite investing and besieging the fortress of Umbar for 35 years, they failed to take it, as its supply was easily maintained, "because of the sea-power of Gondor." In {{TA\|1050}}, the late King Earnil's son [[Ciryandil]] defeated the [[Haradrim]] force by sending troops by land, crossing Harnen and by sea<ref name="annals">{{App\|Gondor}}</ref>. All land south of Belfalas up to Harnen and the borders of Near Harad and coast-lands up to Umbar belonged to Gondor.

−	It was during this occupation when the Gondorians build a monument to Ar-Pharazôn on the highest hill above the Haven: a great white pillar crowned with a globe of crystal which shone as a star with the rays of the Sun or Moon.	+	It was during this occupation when the Gondorians build a monument to Ar-Pharazôn on the highest hill above the Haven: a great [[white pillar]] crowned with a globe of crystal which shone as a star with the rays of the Sun or Moon.

	Umbar and the southern provinces experienced a rebellion during the [[Kin-strife\|civil war]] of Gondor; with the people of [[Pelargir]], Umbar supported the usurper [[Castamir]]. When the war ended, Castamir's sons and their supporters of Pelargir and established themselves at Umbar; from that point on, Umbar remained an enemy of the King<ref name="annals"/>.		Umbar and the southern provinces experienced a rebellion during the [[Kin-strife\|civil war]] of Gondor; with the people of [[Pelargir]], Umbar supported the usurper [[Castamir]]. When the war ended, Castamir's sons and their supporters of Pelargir and established themselves at Umbar; from that point on, Umbar remained an enemy of the King<ref name="annals"/>.

Gundabad

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Etymology:

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
−	''Gundabad'' is a [[Khuzdul]] ~~word of unknown~~ meaning.	+	''Gundabad'' is said to be a "in origin a [[Khuzdul]] name". Its meaning, however, is unknown.<ref>{{HM\|PM}}, p. 301</ref>

	A recogniseable element is Khuzdul ''[[gundu]]'', meaning "underground hall", but it is not known if this word is indeed part of the name ''Gundabad''.<ref>{{webcite\|author=[[Helge Fauskanger]]\|articleurl=http://folk.uib.no/hnohf/khuzdul.htm\|articlename=Khuzdul\|website=Arda\|accessed=}}</ref>		A recogniseable element is Khuzdul ''[[gundu]]'', meaning "underground hall", but it is not known if this word is indeed part of the name ''Gundabad''.<ref>{{webcite\|author=[[Helge Fauskanger]]\|articleurl=http://folk.uib.no/hnohf/khuzdul.htm\|articlename=Khuzdul\|website=Arda\|accessed=}}</ref>

Gundabad

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
−	''Gundabad'' is a [[Khuzdul]] word of unknown meaning. ~~The first~~ element is ~~probably~~ ''~~Gund~~'', meaning "~~excavated tunnel~~".{{~~fact~~}}	+	''Gundabad'' is a [[Khuzdul]] word of unknown meaning.
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		+	A recogniseable element is Khuzdul ''[[gundu]]'', meaning "underground hall", but it is not known if this word is indeed part of the name ''Gundabad''.<ref>{{webcite\|author=[[Helge Fauskanger]]\|articleurl=http://folk.uib.no/hnohf/khuzdul.htm\|articlename=Khuzdul\|website=Arda\|accessed=}}</ref>

	{{references}}		{{references}}

Gundabad

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
−	''Gundabad'' is a [[Khuzdul]] word of unknown meaning. The first element is probably ''Gund'', meaning "excavated tunnel".	+	''Gundabad'' is a [[Khuzdul]] word of unknown meaning. The first element is probably ''Gund'', meaning "excavated tunnel".{{fact}}

	{{references}}		{{references}}

Gundabad

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	{{disambig-two\|a mountain in [[Rhovanion]]\|[[Middle-earth Role Playing\|MERP]] supplement\|[[Mount Gundabad (book)]]}}		{{disambig-two\|a mountain in [[Rhovanion]]\|[[Middle-earth Role Playing\|MERP]] supplement\|[[Mount Gundabad (book)]]}}
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	\| name=Mount Gundabad		\| name=Mount Gundabad
	\| type=Mountain		\| type=Mountain
−	\| location=~~Northern end of~~ the [[Misty Mountains]]	+	\| location=Near the northern [[Misty Mountains]] and west of the [[Grey Mountains]]
	\| inhabitants=[[Dwarves]]<br/>[[Orcs]]		\| inhabitants=[[Dwarves]]<br/>[[Orcs]]
−	\| realms=~~Kingdom of Durin's Folk<br/>~~[[Angmar]]<br/>Orc of the Mountains	+	\| realms=[[Angmar]]<br/>Orc of the Mountains
	\| description=A large mountain, where Durin the Deathless awoke, later capital of the Orcs of the region		\| description=A large mountain, where Durin the Deathless awoke, later capital of the Orcs of the region
−	\| climate=	+	\| climate=Cold
	\| othernames=		\| othernames=
	\| etymology=''Gund'', meaning "excavated tunnel"		\| etymology=''Gund'', meaning "excavated tunnel"
	\| events=Awakening of Durin<br/>[[First Sacking of Gundabad]]<br/>[[Second Sacking of Gundabad]]		\| events=Awakening of Durin<br/>[[First Sacking of Gundabad]]<br/>[[Second Sacking of Gundabad]]
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		+	'''Mount Gundabad''' was a mountain adjacent to the northern reaches of the [[Misty Mountains]]. It was revered by the [[Dwarves]] but usually occupied by [[Orcs]].

−	~~'''~~Mount Gundabad~~''' was a mountain at~~ the northern ~~end~~ of the [[Misty Mountains]].	+	==Description==
		+	From the northern part of the [[Vales of Anduin]], Mount Gundabad appeared to be the northern endpoint of the [[Misty Mountains]] and the western endpoint of the [[Grey Mountains]], although slightly separated from both ranges.<ref>{{H\|Wilderland}}</ref> In actuality, the Misty Mountains continued past Mount Gundabad in a northwesterly direction (this extension was known as the [[Mountains of Angmar]]). In all maps the mountain was shown as having three conjoined peaks. Bordering [[Forodwaith]] to the north, the mountain undoubtedly had a cold climate.<ref>{{UT\|Map}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
−	According to the [[Dwarves]], [[Durin\|Durin the Deathless]], eldest of the [[Fathers of the Dwarves]], awoke at Mount Gundabad ~~in the north of the Misty Mountains~~ shortly after the [[Awakening of the Elves]].<ref>{{PM\|~~Dwarves~~}}</ref> Mount Gundabad ~~remained~~ a ~~sacred holy site to the Dwarves ever after and a meeting~~ place ~~with the other Fathers~~ of ~~the~~ Dwarves. ~~However at some point during the~~ [[~~Second Age~~]], [[~~Orcs~~]] ~~that survived the destruction of~~ [[~~Angband~~]] ~~wandering~~ in the [[~~Northern Waste~~]], [[First Sacking of Gundabad~~\|attacked~~]] ~~the mountain and took it for themselves~~.	+	According to the [[Dwarves]], [[Durin\|Durin the Deathless]], eldest of the [[Fathers of the Dwarves]], awoke at Mount Gundabad shortly after the [[Awakening of the Elves]]. From that time forward the mountain was revered by the Dwarves.<ref name="Relations">{{PM\|Relations}},p. 301</ref> However, since Durin awoke alone he did not stay at the mountain; he walked southward until he discovered [[Moria\|Khazad-dûm]].<ref>{{FR\|II4}}</ref> In the early ages Mount Gundabad did serve as a place of assembly for delegations of Dwarves, yet there is no mention of any making permanent residence there.<ref name="Relations"/>
−		+
−	In the ~~[[Third Age]],~~ the ~~[[Orcs]]~~ of [[Angmar]] ~~claimed it as their capital, which~~ was ~~one~~ of the ~~reasons for the Dwarves' special hatred~~ of ~~this~~ people. After the ~~fall~~ of ~~Angmar Gundabad remained an Orc stronghold, until it was~~ [[~~Second Sacking of Gundabad\|cleaned~~]] ~~of Orcs during~~ the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]] in the ~~2790s~~. ~~The Orcs did however repopulate~~ it ~~over~~ the ~~next two hundred years~~, ~~although after~~ the [[~~Battle of Five Armies~~]] ~~their numbers never reached its former strength again~~.	+	In {{SA\|1695}} [[Sauron]] invaded [[Eriador]]. In {{SA\|1697\|n}} he conquered [[Eregion]]<ref>{{App\|SA}}</ref> and would have overwhelmed [[Elrond]], leading refugees northward, but he was attacked in the rear by forces sent from Khazad-dûm. Sauron drove the Dwarves back but could not breach the [[Doors of Durin]]. Frustrated, he commanded the Orcs to harry the Dwarves wherever they could be found.<ref>{{UT\|Concerning}}</ref> Soon thereafter came the [[First Sacking of Gundabad]], followed by a long occupation by Orcs.<ref name="Relations"/>
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−	Mount Gundabad ~~was~~ the ~~rally point~~ of the ~~armies~~ of [[~~Bolg~~]] the ~~Goblin chieftain~~, ~~who would later go on to fight~~ the Battle of Five Armies.<ref>{{H\|~~Burst~~}}</ref>	+	Around the year {{TA\|1300}} the realm of [[Angmar]] arose.<ref name="TA">{{App\|TA}}</ref> Its lands lay on both sides of the Misty Mountains<ref>{{App\|Eriador}}</ref> so Mount Gundabad was part of its domains. Although Angmar was destroyed in {{TA\|1975\|n}}<ref name="TA"/> and the last remnants of its people east of the mountains were driven away<ref>{{App\|Eorl}}</ref> in {{TA\|1977\|n}},<ref name="TA"/> Gundabad itself remained populated with Orcs.
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		+	After the death of King [[Thráin II]] in {{TA\|2790\|n}} the Dwarves gathered for vengeance. The [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]] began in {{TA\|2793\|n}}<ref name="TA"/> and the [[Second Sacking of Gundabad]] occurred.<ref>{{App\|Durin}}</ref> Although it is likely that the Dwarves cleared the mountain of all Orcs, afterwards the Orcs returned and Mount Gundabad again served as their capital in the North.<ref name="Burst">{{H\|Burst}}</ref>
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		+	In {{TA\|2941\|n}}<ref name="TA"/> [[Thorin]] [[Oakenshield]], [[Gandalf]], several Dwarves, and [[Bilbo Baggins]] entered the Misty Mountains. While in the mountains the [[Great Goblin]] was killed and the party escaped. Furious, the Orcs gathered at Mount Gundabad under the command of [[Bolg]] to seek revenge. Hearing of the death of [[Smaug]] they marched on the [[Lonely Mountain]].<ref name="Burst"/> However, the Orcs lost the [[Battle of Five Armies]] and three parts of their numbers.<ref>{{H\|Return}}</ref> Orcs still lived at Mount Gundabad by the end of the [[Third Age]] but in a very reduced state.

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
	''Gundabad'' is a [[Khuzdul]] word of unknown meaning. The first element is probably ''Gund'', meaning "excavated tunnel".		''Gundabad'' is a [[Khuzdul]] word of unknown meaning. The first element is probably ''Gund'', meaning "excavated tunnel".
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	{{references}}		{{references}}
	[[Category:Khuzdul words]]		[[Category:Khuzdul words]]