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Edoras

2009-06-25T14:24:41Z

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| image= [[Image:Jan Pospisil - Edoras.jpg|250px]]
| name= Edoras
| type= City
| location= [[White Mountains]]
| inhabitants= [[Rohirrim]]
| realms= [[Rohan]]
| description= built on a hill, with [[Meduseld]] on its top
| othernames=
| etymology=
| events=
| references=[[The Lord of the Rings]]
|}}

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'''Edoras''' was the capital of [[Rohan]].

==History==
Rohan's first capital was at [[Aldburg]] in the [[Folde]], until [[Rulers of Rohan|King]] [[Eorl]] the Young or his son [[Brego]] built Edoras. It was Rohan's only real city, and held the Golden Hall of [[Meduseld]].

[[Wulf]] son of [[Freca]] the Dunlending, invaded Rohan in [[Third Age 2758|2758]] and took Edoras usurping the throne in [[Meduseld]]. But the [[Long Winter]], which had lasted five long months, ended and [[Fréaláf]] son of [[Hild]] came out of [[Dunharrow]] and with a small band of men, surprising Wulf, he attacked '''Edoras''' and slew Wulf, regaining the city.

It was here that [[Aragorn]], [[Gimli]], [[Legolas]], and [[Gandalf]] the White met with [[Théoden]].
==Geography==
The city was built on a hill in a valley of the [[White Mountains]]. The valley was [[Harrowdale]], which lay under the great mountain [[Starkhorn]]. The river [[Snowbourn]] flowed past Edoras on its way west towards the [[Entwash]].

Edoras was encircled by a wall, and a dike dug around the hill. It had a spring whose water flowed in a channel along the main road.

Outside, there was the [[Barrowfield]], with the tombs of the [[Rulers of Rohan]] arrayed in two lines. [[Simbelmyne]] grew there. A rutted road led from the city past Snowbourn.

==Etymology==
In [[Old English]], ''eodoras'' means "hedges, dwellings, houses"
==Portrayal in Adaptations==
In ''[[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]]'', Edoras was built on [[Mount Sunday]].

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Beleg Strongbow

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| name=Beleg
| othernames=Cúthalion, Strongbow
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| realm=[[Doriath]]
| death=[[First Age 490|F.A. 490]]
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| gender=Male.
| hair=Silver.
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'''Beleg Cúthalion''' was a [[Sinda]] who served in the army of King [[Elu Thingol]] of [[Doriath]]. He "followed no man" and "could not be restrained" in the [[Dagor Aglareb]], when he alone of Doriath went forth to fight. Together with [[Mablung]], he was one of the great captains of the [[Sindar]], and took part in the [[Hunting of the Wolf]]. Beleg carried a black bow named [[Belthronding]], to which his surname referred, and an arrow called [[Dailir]].

Later he became a good friend and brother-in-arms of [[Túrin Turambar]], and thus became ensnared in Túrin's accursed fate. When Túrin left [[Doriath]], Beleg got permission from Thingol to follow him into exile, wielding the black sword [[Anglachel]] that [[Eöl]] had forged and given to Thingol in tribute. Beleg found Túrin at [[Amon Rûdh]] and was tortured by the outlaws until Túrin found and released him. Together with Túrin, Beleg became for a while a captain against Morgoth, and the place where they dwelt became known as [[Dor-Cúarthol]], the "Land of Bow and Helm". When Túrin was captured by [[Morgoth]], Beleg was grievously wounded, yet with the knowledge and strength of an elite Elven warrior he recovered and followed the [[Orcs]]. He met the escaped thrall [[Gwindor]] in [[Taur-nu-Fuin (Dorthonion)|Taur-nu-Fuin]], and together they rescued Túrin, but Beleg accidentally cut Túrin with his sword. Túrin awoke and did not recognize Beleg in the darkness, and assumed the shape bent over him with a blade was an Orc who was about to torture him again. In a sudden rage of self defense, Túrin wrested Anglachel from Beleg and killed him.

== Etymology ==

''Beleg'' means 'might' in [[Sindarin]]. His [[epessë]] ''Cúthalion'' means 'Strongbow'.

==References==
* ''[[The Children of Húrin]]'', passim.
* ''[[Silmarillion]]'', [[Of Túrin Turambar]]
* ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', [[Narn i Chîn Húrin]]

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Beleg|Images of Beleg]].

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The Hobbit (2003 video game)

2009-04-12T20:05:46Z

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{{video game infobox
| image=[[Image:The Hobbit (2003) cover.jpg|250px]]
| name=The Hobbit
| developer=[[Inevitable Entertainment]]<br />[[Sierra Entertainment]]
| publisher=[[Vivendi Universal]]
| platform=Playstation 2, GameCube, Microsoft Windows, Xbox
| releasedate=2003
| genre=Platform, Adventure
|}}

'''The Hobbit: The Prelude to The Lord of the Rings''' is a video game published in [[2003]] by [[Vivendi]] and [[Sierra Entertainment]]. It is a platform game set up around the events in ''[[The Hobbit]]''. It is the second interactive adaptation after [[Melbourne House]]'s [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)|1982 version]].

==Voice cast==
{| class="wikitable"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
! Role !! Actor
|-
| [[Bilbo Baggins]] || [[Michael Beattie]]
|-
| [[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]] || [[Jim Ward]]
|-
| Narrator || [[Tom Kane]]
|-
| [[Smaug]] || [[James Horan]]
|-
| [[Thorin Oakenshield]] || [[Clive Revill]]
|-
| [[Gollum]] || [[Daran Norris]]
|}

These six were the only actors whose roles were specified on the game's credits; all others were simply called "Additional voice talent". Some of these can be identified:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Wrath || [[Grey DeLisle]]
|-
| [[Lianna]] || [[Jennifer Hale]]
|-
| [[Kíli]] || [[Alister Duncan]]
|-
| [[Ugslap]], [[Bard I|Bard]] || [[André Sogliuzzo]]
|}

Actors who have other credits in Tolkien games include:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Additional voices || [[Robin Atkin Downes]]
|-
| Additional voices || [[Dee Bradley Baker]]
|-
| Additional voices || [[Cam Clarke]]
|-
| Additional voices || [[Brian George]]
|-
| Additional voices || [[Kath Soucie]]
|-
| Additional voices || [[Steve Staley]]
|-
| Additional voices || [[James Arnold Taylor]]
|}

==Synopsis==
===Chapters===
*'''Dreamworld''': During the dwarves' visit to [[Bag End]], Bilbo falls asleep and dreams he is at the [[Battle of Five Armies]]. Bilbo has no health and is invincible in this level; this level is designed to get the player used to the controls.
*'''[[An Unexpected Party]]''': Bilbo is sent to the Green Dragon, but first he must collect provisions for [[Bombur]] and do different jobs for various Hobbits.
*'''[[Roast Mutton]]''': Bilbo is sent to investigate a fire-light. This stage introduces the first enemies: wolves, frog-like creatures and at last, [[William Huggins|Bill]], [[Tom]] and [[Bert]]. The last task involves sneaking past the Trolls.
*'''Troll-hole''': Bilbo must explore the troll cave and find the troll key, needed to open the cave. It is learned that the [[Witch-king of Angmar]] built many caves in the area (when it was still known as [[Rhudaur]]), and many of his minions still lurk there. He finds [[Lianna]], an Elf of Mirkwood, and a dagger, which he names [[Sting]].
*'''[[Over Hill and Under Hill]]''': After visiting [[Elrond]], [[Thorin and Company]] make for the [[Misty Mountains|Mountains]]. Bilbo is sent to find fire-wood, but ends up battling [[wolves]] and other weird creatures, and dodge stone-slinging [[Giants]].
*'''[[Riddles in the Dark]]''': After being caught by goblins, Bilbo is seperated from the rest of the Company. This level introdces [[Goblin-town]] as a Dwarf-mine, complete with lifts and a rollercoaster mine cart track. In this level, Bilbo meets [[Balfor]], a Dwarf of the [[Iron Hills]], and [[Ugslap]], the Goblin guard. The level ends with Bilbo finding the Ring.
:At this point, an animation starts, depicting the riddle game, followed by a story board telling of Bilbo's reuniting with the Dwarves. A second animation depicts the hiding in the trees and the rescue by the [[Eagles]]. The narrator then summarizes the story from the drop off at the edge of Mirkwood ([[Beorn]] is omitted at this stage) to the capture of the Dwarves by the spiders.
*'''[[Flies and Spiders]]''': Bilbo is lost and must find his way through a spider infested Mirkwood (in which he has to fight many poisonous spiders, as well as "minions of the [[Necromancer]]". He meets [[Corwin]], a man of Lake-town, whose camp was attacked. Bilbo can retrieve his brother's ring for him. After that, he must rescue the dwarves from being eaten by the three giant spiders Wrath, Wicked and Wild.
*'''[[Barrels Out of Bond]]''': Bilbo and the dwarves are not safe out of Mirkwood yet. The dwarves are captured by elves and Bilbo must find a way to rescue them as well as a way to escape, while avoiding being seen by elves. This level introduces the extensive use of the [[One Ring|Ring]]. After entering the halls, Bilbo meets Lianna again, who will help him. Bilbo must find the Dwarves and herbs to drug [[Galion]], and battle the frog-like creatures and more spiders. From conversations Bilbo picks up when passing Elves the [[White Council]] is mentioned: they finally attacked [[Dol Guldur]].
*'''[[A Warm Welcome]]''': Bilbo manages to put the Dwarves in barrels, and escapes to [[Lake-town]]. In Lake-town, [[Bard I|Bard]] and [[Calamar]], the [[Master of Lake-town]], recruit Bilbo for more burgling and spying. H he must stop a crime syndicate of Lake-men and Orcs, who have stolen the [[Black Arrow]]. All Dwarves are scattered around Lake-town, and many of them appear for their first time here.
*'''[[Inside Information]]''': After leaving the Long Lake, Bilbo finds the secret entrance. After nerveracking sneaking, Bilbo manages to steal the Cup of Thrór from right under [[Smaug]]'s nose. smaug notices and is less than pleased, and Thorin sends Bilbo back to find the dragon's weak spot. After Bilbo shows off to "Smaug the Magnificent" and declares himself "Barrel-rider", Smaug confronts Bilbo, and heads off to Lake-town, where he meets his demise.
With the Dragon gone, Bilbo must find several items - the [[Necklace of Girion]], the spears of [[Bladorthin]], the Ruby of [[Gróin]] and a golden serving dish. After that, he must bridge a chasm by flooding it.
*'''[[The Gathering of the Clouds]]''': In the Lonely Mountain, Thorin has only one task for Bilbo: finding the [[Arkenstone]]. Several [[Runes|rune]]-puzzles require solving before Bilbo has to go to the Treasury, the Forge, the Gear Room and the Water Room. Though there is an entrance to the Old Treasuries, Bilbo cannot go there becausei t stinks too much of Dragon. After creating a new key, Bilbo finds the Arkenstone. Picking it up ends the level.
:The narrator introduces the next problem: the Men and Elves. Bilbo sneaks off and gives the Arkenstone to Thranduil and Bard, and for that, he is cursed by Thorin. When [[Dáin Ironfoot]] arrives, all seems to end in battle. But a flash of lightning marks the return of Gandalf, who informs them of Goblins.
*'''[[The Clouds Burst]]''': This level is the [[Battle of Five Armies]]. Bilbo, who stands with Gandalf and Thranduil on [[Ravenhill]], volunteers to bring a message to Bard; he is about to be attacked in the rear. During his trip he must save Corwin, and on Lianna sends him to find Beorn. After a short rampage, Beorn is captured, and Bilbo must free him by kicking over several barrels. After freeing Beorn, the game is finished: Beorn kills Bolg, who sits on a giant warg on an inaccessible dias.
:After this, the narrator starts the epilogue. Lake-town is rebuilt, Bilbo gets a reward, and walks home with Beorn and Gandalf. Neither the auction of Bag End nor the visit of [[Balin]] are featured.

== Added Characters ==
*[[Lianna]]: An [[elf]] of [[Thranduil]]'s Hall in Mirkwood, Bilbo must heal her in the Troll Cave. She eventually helps Bilbo escape from Thranduil's Hall.
*[[Corwin]]: A sad, heartbroken woodsman from Laketown. Bilbo meets him, and he says he is the only survivor of an attack of the spiders on his camp. He helps Bilbo get through an immensely thick web.
*[[Balfor]]: A dwarf of the Iron Hills who has been made a slave of the goblins. They force him to work the dwarf-built mining contraptions. Bilbo rescues him and Balfor tells him how to escape.
*[[Ugslap]]: A Goblin who is the guard of Balfor. After doing some chores for him in the assumption that it will free Balfor, Ugslap betrays Bilbo, which leads to his untimely death.

==See also==
* [[:Category:Images from The Hobbit (2003)|Images from The Hobbit]]

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