3/23/2023 0 Comments Map of beleriand and angbandElves linger in the halls until they are ready to be housed in a new body the souls of men will not linger here and go elsewhere, to a location not known to the Valar or elves, and only guessed at by humans. Halls of Mandos – The souls of dead elves and humans reside here, kept separate from each other for no good reason other than ‘that’s how it’s supposed to be’. Melian wove a misty wall of secrecy about the kingdom, known as the ‘girdle of Melian.’ Luthien is from here, daughter to Thingol, the elf, and Melian, the angel. It was destroyed at the end of the first age in the War of Wrath.ĭoriath – A forested land near the center of the lands that are part of the story of Middle-earth’s first age. Thangorodrim – A trio of oppressively tall mountains, raised by Morgoth above Angband, to protect the latter. This fortress was captured by the Valar in an early defeat of Morgoth, but they failed to destroy it utterly, allowing it to be repopulated over time. The elves were invited by the Valar to live with them in this land, but only some answered their call.Īngband – The many-dungeoned fortress of Morgoth, the great enemy of all that is good in Middle-earth. Valinor – The blessed home of the Valar and Maiar, the greater and lesser angels of Tolkien’s legendarium. The tragic and spectacular fall of this city was one of Tolkien’s earliest writings of Middle-earth. Gondolin – The hidden city of the elves, surrounded by mountains, founded by King Turgon. We’re aware that for some readers, the Silmarillion locations may be less familiar than others so should you need a little guidance, here’s our handy summary of Silmarillion sites (with thanks to staffer Joel): Middle-earth Map March Madness 2019 launched yesterday! As you know by now, the four brackets for this year contain different locations from Tolkien’s world.
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