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About halfway along its length, the Enchanted River flowed across the [[Elf-path]] that led west to east through Mirkwood to [[Thranduil's halls]], and it seems that a ferry was maintained there, presumably for the use of the [[Elves of Mirkwood|Wood-elves]]. At least, [[Bilbo Baggins]] and the [[Dwarves]] found a boat kept on the eastern bank of the River, which they used to cross it on their journey to [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]].<ref>{{H|Flies}}</ref>
About halfway along its length, the Enchanted River flowed across the [[Elf-path]] that led west to east through Mirkwood to [[Thranduil's halls]], and it seems that a ferry was maintained there, presumably for the use of the [[Elves of Mirkwood|Wood-elves]]. At least, [[Bilbo Baggins]] and the [[Dwarves]] found a boat kept on the eastern bank of the River, which they used to cross it on their journey to [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]].<ref>{{H|Flies}}</ref>
==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''1982-97: ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'':'''
: The Enchanted River, said to be called Gûlduin or Gûlhir in Sindarin, is 100 miles long.<ref>{{ICE|2019}}</ref><ref>{{ICE|4002}}</ref>
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Revision as of 21:49, 18 December 2012

The Enchanted River rose in the Mountains of Mirkwood, and flowed northwards in a great loop to meet the Forest River under the canopy of the trees of Mirkwood.[1] Its water was black, and carried a curse that gave the river its name - any person coming into contact with its enchanted water immediately fell into a long, deep sleep.[2]

About halfway along its length, the Enchanted River flowed across the Elf-path that led west to east through Mirkwood to Thranduil's halls, and it seems that a ferry was maintained there, presumably for the use of the Wood-elves. At least, Bilbo Baggins and the Dwarves found a boat kept on the eastern bank of the River, which they used to cross it on their journey to Erebor.[3]

Portrayal in adaptations

1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:

The Enchanted River, said to be called Gûlduin or Gûlhir in Sindarin, is 100 miles long.[4][5]

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