Arossiach
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| Arossiach | |
|---|---|
| Physical Description | |
| Type | Ford |
| Location | River Aros, north of Doriath |
| Realm(s) | Doriath, Himlad |
| General Information | |
| Etymology | S. Aros (river-name) + iach "ford" |
| Events | Crossing of Aredhel, Maeglin & Eöl |
| References | Of Beleriand and Its Realms |
Arossiach (Sindarin for "Fords of Aros", from iach = "ford") was the ford on the upper reaches of the River Aros, where the long and perilous road through the valley of Nan Dungortheb crossed eastward into the lands of West Beleriand.
