Edhellond
| Edhellond | |
|---|---|
| Harbour | |
 | |
| "Edhellond" by John Howe | |
| General Information | |
| Other names | Amroth's Haven[1] |
| Location | Southern Gondor, confluence of the Ringló and Morthond rivers |
| Type | Harbour |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | Sindar Silvan Elves |
| Created | Late First Age |
| Events | Loss of Amroth |
| Gallery | Images of Edhellond |
Edhellond was an ancient harbour in southern Gondor. It had been established south-west of where the Ringló entered the Morthond,[2] near where the combined waters flowed into Cobas Haven.[3]
History
Edhellond was founded by Sindar before the end of the First Age, who had come there as refugees from Beleriand during Morgoth's ascendancy. At first the population of the haven was quite small since the refugees had come in just three small ships, but over time their numbers had been increased by Nandor who came down the Anduin.[4]
From Edhellond Elves began sailing westward from the time of the fall of Eregion (in S.A. 1697[5]).[6]
According to one story, Galadriel and Celeborn dwelt among the Elves of Edhellond.[7] Another acount states that Amroth ruled among the Silvan Elves here in the Second Age.[8]
Amroth, King of Lórien, was lost at sea near Edhellond in 1981 when he attempted to swim to shore to seek his beloved Nimrodel. The ship from which he jumped overboard was the last ship of Elves to leave from Edhellond, which was deserted from then on,[9] although remembered in the traditions of Men in Gondor.[6]
Etymology
Edhellond means "Elf Haven" in Sindarin (from edhel = "Elf"[10] and lond = "harbour, haven"[11]).
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Last Debate"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age" [map]
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Three: Minas Tirith", "XIV. The Second Map", West, p. 434
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Amroth and Nimrodel", p. 247
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Second Age"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, "Preface"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Concerning Galadriel and Celeborn", p. 240
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Amroth and Nimrodel", pp. 241-242
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names" edhel
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names" londë
