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Yellow Mountains

2013-02-27T02:44:53Z

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The '''Yellow Mountains''' were a range of mountains to the South-East of [[Middle-earth]], a southern continuation of the [[Red Mountains]]. Both ranges were created when the [[Valar]] thrust the center of Middle-earth to the east as extra protection for [[Valinor]].<ref>{{SM|5b}}</ref>

Since it was a southern continuation of the red mountains the Dwarves of the red mountains could of moved south to these mountains and built cities and colonies. If it wassnt ever destroyed by the effects of the war of wrath.

We don't really know anything on the fate of the mountain range but it may have felt the effects of the [[War of Wrath]] and were ruined.

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Orocarni

2013-02-27T02:41:07Z

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The '''Orocarni''' was a mountain range in the far east made by the [[Valar]] before [[Arda]] was marred and the symmetry was lost in the wars against [[Morgoth|Melkor]].

On the western slopes of the Orocarni grew the ''[[Wild Wood]]'', and near a great waterfall of a river that flowed into the Inland [[Sea of Helcar]] the bay of [[Cuiviénen]] lay, where the [[Elves]] woke.

At their northern edge the Orocarni connected with the [[Ered Engrin]], forming a situation much as the [[Ered Luin]] in the far west.

Four of the seven [[Fathers of the Dwarves]] awoke in the range. The northern end of the Orocarni was home to the [[Ironfists]] and [[Stiffbeards]], and in the southern end of the range awoke the [[Blacklocks]] and the [[Stonefoots]].The Dwarves of these four houses probably still rule and control Orocarni which probably containes many great Dwarven cities we will never know about.

After the end of the [[First Age]] the Orocarni remained, and it formed the eastern end of the land of [[Rhûn]].

One of the rivers that arose in the Orocarni flowed into the inland [[Sea of Rhûn]].

Because the Orocarni were far to the east, they were not visited by the [[Eldar]], and the [[Edain]] did not reach them until the [[Fourth Age]]{{fact}}, the Orocarni do not appear in any of the tales of the [[Red Book of Westmarch]].

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Orocarni

2013-02-27T02:39:55Z

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The '''Orocarni''' was a mountain range in the far east made by the [[Valar]] before [[Arda]] was marred and the symmetry was lost in the wars against [[Morgoth|Melkor]].

On the western slopes of the Orocarni grew the ''[[Wild Wood]]'', and near a great waterfall of a river that flowed into the Inland [[Sea of Helcar]] the bay of [[Cuiviénen]] lay, where the [[Elves]] woke.

At their northern edge the Orocarni connected with the [[Ered Engrin]], forming a situation much as the [[Ered Luin]] in the far west.

Four of the seven [[Fathers of the Dwarves]] awoke in the range. The northern end of the Orocarni was home to the [[Ironfists]] and [[Stiffbeards]], and in the southern end of the range awoke the [[Blacklocks]] and the [[Stonefoots]].The Dwarves of these four houses probably still rule and control Orocarni witch probably containes many great Dwarven cities we will never know about.

After the end of the [[First Age]] the Orocarni remained, and it formed the eastern end of the land of [[Rhûn]].

One of the rivers that arose in the Orocarni flowed into the inland [[Sea of Rhûn]].

Because the Orocarni were far to the east, they were not visited by the [[Eldar]], and the [[Edain]] did not reach them until the [[Fourth Age]]{{fact}}, the Orocarni do not appear in any of the tales of the [[Red Book of Westmarch]].

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[[Category:Dwarven realms]]

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Orocarni

2013-02-27T02:36:47Z

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The '''Orocarni''' was a mountain range in the far east made by the [[Valar]] before [[Arda]] was marred and the symmetry was lost in the wars against [[Morgoth|Melkor]].

On the western slopes of the Orocarni grew the ''[[Wild Wood]]'', and near a great waterfall of a river that flowed into the Inland [[Sea of Helcar]] the bay of [[Cuiviénen]] lay, where the [[Elves]] woke.

At their northern edge the Orocarni connected with the [[Ered Engrin]], forming a situation much as the [[Ered Luin]] in the far west.

Four of the seven [[Fathers of the Dwarves]] awoke in the range. The northern end of the Orocarni was home to the [[Ironfists]] and [[Stiffbeards]], and in the southern end of the range awoke the [[Blacklocks]] and the [[Stonefoots]].

The Dwarves of this region probably still ruled and controled themountain range with many great Dwarven cities we will never know about.
After the end of the [[First Age]] the Orocarni remained, and it formed the eastern end of the land of [[Rhûn]].

One of the rivers that arose in the Orocarni flowed into the inland [[Sea of Rhûn]].

Because the Orocarni were far to the east, they were not visited by the [[Eldar]], and the [[Edain]] did not reach them until the [[Fourth Age]]{{fact}}, the Orocarni do not appear in any of the tales of the [[Red Book of Westmarch]].

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Blue Mountains

2013-02-27T02:34:08Z

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| image=[[Image:Rob Alexander - Blue Mountain Dwarf Hold.jpg|250px]]
| name=Blue Mountains
| othernames=Ered Luin, Ered Lindon
| etymology=
| type=Mountain Range
| location=Between [[Beleriand]] and [[Eriador]]
| inhabitants=[[Dwarves]] ([[Broadbeams]], [[Firebeards]], and [[Longbeards]])
| realms=[[Belegost]], [[Nogrod]], and later realms like [[Thorin's Halls]]
| description=Great western mountain range
| events=[[War of Wrath]]
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The '''Blue Mountains''' ([[Sindarin|S.]] '''''Ered Luin'''''), also known as the '''''Ered Lindon''''', was the mountain range at the far west of [[Eriador]].

== In the Beginning ==
During the creation of [[Arda]], the Blue Mountains were meant to line up directly with the [[Grey Mountains (ancient)|Grey Mountains of the southlands]], forming the western wall of [[Arda]]. They lay parallel to the [[Red Mountains]] and [[Yellow Mountains]] that formed the eastern wall. The Blue Mountains were originally connected with the Red Mountains by the [[Iron Mountains]] which stretched across the entire north. The symmetry of Arda was broken during the wars between the [[Valar]] and [[Morgoth|Melkor]] in the ages before the [[Years of the Lamps]].

== Before and During the First Age ==
In the [[First Age]], the Blue Mountains were an unbroken line separating Eriador from [[Beleriand]]. Seven rivers flowed from its western side, and the land these rivers flowed through was known as [[Ossiriand]]. Later, when the [[Green-elves]] settled there, the land was called [[Lindon]], and the mountains sometimes referred to as the ''Ered Lindon''.

Sometime during the [[Years of the Trees]] two [[Seven Fathers of the Dwarves|Dwarven Fathers]] awoke under [[Mount Dolmed]] and founded the two westernmost houses of the [[Dwarves]] (the [[Firebeards]] and [[Broadbeams]]). They subsequently built two great city-states, [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]].

== The Second Age ==

The Blue Mountains were ruined during the [[War of Wrath]] at the end of the First Age, and in the south central end of the range the sea broke through. The [[Lhûn|River Lhûn]] now flowed through the mountains to the [[Gulf of Lhûn]].
On the western side a small section of Lindon remained, and here the retreating [[Elves]] built the [[Kingdom of Lindon]], ruled by [[Gil-galad|Ereinion Gil-galad]], last [[High King of the Noldor]]. Its most important city was the [[Grey Havens]], from where departing Elves left Middle-earth for [[Valinor]]. Also located here were the two regions of [[Forlindon]] to the North, with its chief port being [[Forlond]]. The other was [[Harlindon]] to the South, which [[Harlond (Lindon)|Harlond]] was its chief port.

The Dwarven cities of Nogrod and Belegost were also ruined when the mountains were broken. Causing most of the Dwarves to migrate east to [[Khazad-dûm]], leaving a remnant behind. By the Third Age however, the native Dwarves seemed to have largely moved to the Southern chain.

== The [[Third Age]] ==

In the Third Age the Blue Mountains apparently saw the return of many of the Firebeards and Broadbeams due to the isolation/stagnation of Khazad Dûm, and the later awakening of [[Durin's Bane]].

In {{TA|1974}}, fleeing the fall of [[Fornost]], [[Arvedui]] briefly hid in old dwarven mines in the Blue Mountains.<ref name="Eriador">{{App|Eriador}}</ref>

It also became the new home for many of [[Durin's folk]] who were exiled from their halls in [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]] by [[Smaug]] the [[Dragons|Dragon]] who had [[Sack of Erebor|driven them out]]. After the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]], King [[Thrain II]] established his throne in the Northern range beyond the Little Lune river and later his son [[Thorin]] ruled after he went missing. During Thorin's reign many of the wandering Longbeards joined him and they became prosperous in a fashion. However, Erebor was retaken from Smaug by Thorin and company in {{TA|2941}}, and it can be assumed most if not all of Durin's folk relocated there.{{Pronounce|Ered Luin.mp3|Ardamir}}

==The [[Fourth Age]]==

After the [[War of the Ring]], the Dwarves continued to rule the Blue Mountains.{{fact}}

The Firebeards and Broadbeams of the region probably rebuilt there great cities of Belegost and Nogrod sometime during the Fourth Age.
==Etymology==

''Ered Luin'' is a [[Sindarin]] name, consisting of ''[[ered]]'' ("mountains") and ''[[luin]]'' ("blue").<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 66</ref>

The ''[[Etymologies]]'' show a [[Noldorin]] alternative name, '''Lhúndirien'''<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 370</ref>.

In [[Aelfwine]]'s [[Old English]] translations, the Blue Mountains are named ''Hǽwengebeorg''<ref>{{HM|SM}}, p. 341</ref>

==Portrayal in Adaptations==

'''2006: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'':'''
:The Blue Mountains form the location of a fight between Dwarves and [[Drogoth]].

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Blue Mountains appear as the game's westernmost region, Ered Luin. Ered Luin is the beginner's region for the game's races, Elves and Dwarves. The region's storyline is based around a conflict with a rogue clan of Dwarves called the Dourhands and a tribe of Goblins living in the winding valleys of a region called Rath Teraig. Ered Luin is home to the cities of Thorin's Hall and Duillond, but also contain smaller outposts such as Gondamon and Celondim. Ered Luin is also home to the hostile Dourhand cities of Kheledul and the excavation of a long-lost city named Sarnur.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Although the Blue Mountains do not appear in the game, they are mentioned by the Dwarf [[Grof]]. He tells the player that the Blue Mountains are prosperous, but that they lately find more iron than gold.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Prologue''</ref>

==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of the Blue Mountains|Images of the Blue Mountains]]
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Sacking of Mount Gundabad

2013-02-27T02:29:45Z

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{{battle
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|name=Sacking of Mount Gundabad
|conflict=War of the Dwarves and Orcs.
|date=2793-2798 of the [[Third Age]]. Most the first few years.
|place=Mount Gundabad
|result=The Coalition of Dwarves wipe out all the Orcs they can find in the mountain and plunder it of any treasure or valuables.
|side1=[[Dwarves]]
|side2=[[Orcs]]
|commanders1=[[Thráin II]]
|commanders2=Unknown Orc Chieftain(s) Maybe Azog but fleed after battle.
|forces1=Unknown, but likely 15,000 or so Dwarves of all Seven houses.
|forces2=Unknown. As the capitol, likely thousands.
|casual1=Unknown
|casual2=Obliterated. All that were found.
}}

The '''Sacking of Mount Gundabad''' was a battle that took place sometime between {{TA|2793}} and {{TA|2799}} during the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]].

==Background==
The murder of [[Thrór]], the former king of the Longbeards, by the Orc chieftain [[Azog]] in {{TA|2790}} sent a shockwave throughout the Dwarven race unlike any before. At his son [[Thráin II]]'s behest, all Seven Houses were rallied, and in three years the host was gathered and set out to avenge the elder father of their race.

===Date===
It is insinuated that when the coalition set out for war the first place targeted was Mount Gundabad. For the war lasted six years, and the Dwarves campaign seems to have been one that started in the far north (Gundabad) and place by place, they made their way south (the [[Gladden]]). It can therefore be assumed that Gundabad was set upon in the outset (may be one to two years).

==The Battle==
The Mountain was assailed and sacked by the great host of King Thráin sometime in 2793 and was abandoned when it was totally eradicated of [[Orcs]] sometime later.<ref>{{App|Durin}}</ref>

The once great dwarf mansion was probably stormed through the front gate, and maybe even secret passages like found at Erebor which Thror escaped Smaugs wrath.
==Aftermath==
The Dwarves annihilated the Orcs they could find at Gundabad, but with their host continuing on the crusade of vengeance down the [[Misty Mountains]] the land was left empty and (at some point) during or after the War's end in 2799 the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] returned to their self-proclaimed capitol, and reestablished it as a stronghold and hub.

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Sacking of Mount Gundabad

2013-02-27T02:26:42Z

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{{battle
|image=
|name=Sacking of Mount Gundabad
|conflict=War of the Dwarves and Orcs.
|date=2793-2798 of the [[Third Age]]. Most the first few years.
|place=Mount Gundabad
|result=The Coalition of Dwarves wipe out all the Orcs they can find in the mountain and plunder it of any treasure or valuables.
|side1=[[Dwarves]]
|side2=[[Orcs]]
|commanders1=[[Thráin II]]
|commanders2=Unknown Orc Chieftain(s) Maybe Azog but fleed after battle.
|forces1=Unknown, but likely 15,000 or so Dwarves of all Seven houses.
|forces2=Unknown. As the capitol, likely thousands.
|casual1=Unknown
|casual2=Obliterated. All that were found.
}}

The '''Sacking of Mount Gundabad''' was a battle that took place sometime between {{TA|2793}} and {{TA|2799}} during the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]].

==Background==
The murder of [[Thrór]], the former king of the Longbeards, by the Orc chieftain [[Azog]] in {{TA|2790}} sent a shockwave throughout the Dwarven race unlike any before. At his son [[Thráin II]]'s behest, all Seven Houses were rallied, and in three years the host was gathered and set out to avenge the elder father of their race.

===Date===
It is insinuated that when the coalition set out for war the first place targeted was Mount Gundabad. For the war lasted six years, and the Dwarves campaign seems to have been one that started in the far north (Gundabad) and place by place, they made their way south (the [[Gladden]]). It can therefore be assumed that Gundabad was set upon in the outset (may be one to two years).

==The Battle==
The Mountain was assailed and sacked by the great host of King Thráin sometime in 2793 and was abandoned when it was totally eradicated of [[Orcs]] sometime later.<ref>{{App|Durin}}</ref>

The once great dwarf mansion was probably stormed through the front gate, and maybe even secret passages lik found at Erabor which Thor escaped Smaugs wrath.
==Aftermath==
The Dwarves annihilated the Orcs they could find at Gundabad, but with their host continuing on the crusade of vengeance down the [[Misty Mountains]] the land was left empty and (at some point) during or after the War's end in 2799 the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] returned to their self-proclaimed capitol, and reestablished it as a stronghold and hub.

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[[Category:Conflicts of the Third Age]]

Broadbeams

2013-02-27T02:18:23Z

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[[File:Ben Wootten - Broadbeam dwarf.png|thumb|A Broadbeam dwarf by Ben Wootten]]
The '''Broadbeams''' were one of the seven houses of the [[Dwarves]]. They were originally paired with the [[Firebeards]]. The ancestor of the Broadbeams was among the oldest (together with the ancestors of the [[Firebeards]] and [[Longbeards]]) of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves.<ref>{{PM|Dwarves}}, p. 301</ref>

The Broadbeams (with the Firebeards) awoke in [[Mount Dolmed]] in the [[Blue Mountains]], and lived there throughout the history of their people.<ref>{{PM|Dwarves}}, p. 301</ref>
Though unstated as to which kingdom was theirs, they built and dwelled in either or maybe both the great Dwarven cities of [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]] before their ruining in the [[War of Wrath]].

These dwarves moved to Moria with the Firebeards until it was abandoned by Durins folk when Durins Bain was awakened. They Then probably moved back and rebuilt at least one of the cities of the Blue mountains with the remaining Firebeard in the Blue mountains.

'''2002-5: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game]]'':'''
: The House corresponding to the Broadbeams is called '''Linnar's Folk''', said to reside mainly in the Iron Hills during the late Third Age.<ref>{{D|M}}</ref>
==See also==
*[[Dwarves of Belegost]]
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Broadbeams

2013-02-27T02:16:41Z

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[[File:Ben Wootten - Broadbeam dwarf.png|thumb|A Broadbeam dwarf by Ben Wootten]]
The '''Broadbeams''' were one of the seven houses of the [[Dwarves]]. They were originally paired with the [[Firebeards]]. The ancestor of the Broadbeams was among the oldest (together with the ancestors of the [[Firebeards]] and [[Longbeards]]) of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves.<ref>{{PM|Dwarves}}, p. 301</ref>

The Broadbeams (with the Firebeards) awoke in [[Mount Dolmed]] in the [[Blue Mountains]], and lived there throughout the history of their people.<ref>{{PM|Dwarves}}, p. 301</ref>
Though unstated as to which kingdom was theirs, they built and dwelled in either or maybe both the great Dwarven cities of [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]] before their ruining in the [[War of Wrath]].

These dwarves moved to moria with the firebeards until it was destroyed by Durins Bain. Then probably moved back and rebuilt at least one of the cities of the Blue mountains with the remaining firebears in the Blur mountains.

'''2002-5: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game]]'':'''
: The House corresponding to the Broadbeams is called '''Linnar's Folk''', said to reside mainly in the Iron Hills during the late Third Age.<ref>{{D|M}}</ref>
==See also==
*[[Dwarves of Belegost]]
{{References}}
{{Dwarvenclans}}
[[de:Breitschultern]]
[[fi:Väkivarret]]

Broadbeams

2013-02-27T02:15:31Z

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[[File:Ben Wootten - Broadbeam dwarf.png|thumb|A Broadbeam dwarf by Ben Wootten]]
The '''Broadbeams''' were one of the seven houses of the [[Dwarves]]. They were originally paired with the [[Firebeards]]. The ancestor of the Broadbeams was among the oldest (together with the ancestors of the [[Firebeards]] and [[Longbeards]]) of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves.<ref>{{PM|Dwarves}}, p. 301</ref>

The Broadbeams (with the Firebeards) awoke in [[Mount Dolmed]] in the [[Blue Mountains]], and lived there throughout the history of their people.<ref>{{PM|Dwarves}}, p. 301</ref>
Though unstated as to which kingdom was theirs, they built and dwelled in either or maybe both the great Dwarven cities of [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]] before their ruining in the [[War of Wrath]].

These dwarves moved to moria with the firebeards until it was destroyed by Durins Bain. Then probably moved back and rebuilt at least one of the cities of the Blur mountains.

'''2002-5: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game]]'':'''
: The House corresponding to the Broadbeams is called '''Linnar's Folk''', said to reside mainly in the Iron Hills during the late Third Age.<ref>{{D|M}}</ref>
==See also==
*[[Dwarves of Belegost]]
{{References}}
{{Dwarvenclans}}
[[de:Breitschultern]]
[[fi:Väkivarret]]