Rivil
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| Rivil | |
|---|---|
| Stream | |
| General Information | |
| Location | Dorthonion to the Fen of Serech |
| Type | Stream |
| Description | Lesser tributary of Sirion |
| History | |
| Events | Death of Huor and capture of Húrin |
The Rivil was a lesser tributary of the Sirion River. Its source was Rivil's Well in the highlands of Dorthonion, from which it flowed westward to meet the Sirion at the Fen of Serech.[1]
Before the Nirnaeth Arnoediad the army that Morgoth sent to draw out Fingon was drawn up before the Sirion, from the inflowing of Rivil to the walls of Eithel Sirion.[2]
After the retreat King Turgon retreated down the Pass of Sirion. His escape was successful because Húrin and Huor formed a rearguard that used the Rivil as a defence. The host of Angband bridged the stream with the corpses of their dead. Huor was slain beside the Rivil and Húrin was captured.[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "The Battle of Unnumbered Tears", p. 59
