Talath Dirnen
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Talath Dirnen | |
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Plain | |
General Information | |
Location | Between the Narog and Sirion Rivers in West Beleriand |
Type | Plain |
Description | High moorlands[1] |
Regions | Nargothrond |
Inhabitants | None |
Talath Dirnen, the Guarded Plain, was the empty land between Nargothrond and Doriath in West Beleriand. In its eastern part was the lone hill of Amon Rȗdh.[2] The plain, although uninhabited, was watched by the scouts and spies of Nargothrond.[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "Of Mîm the Dwarf", p. 127
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "Túrin among the Outlaws", p. 110