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[[File:Middle-earth map (4 of 4).png|thumb|Map of Harondor and neighbouring regions]] | [[File:Middle-earth map (4 of 4).png|thumb|Map of Harondor and neighbouring regions]] | ||
'''South Gondor''', known in [[Sindarin]] as '''Harondor''', was a disputed region between the rivers [[Poros]] and [[Harnen]].<ref>{{FR|Map}}</ref> The [[Harad Road]] ran across South Gondor. Its climate was described as fluctuating between mild winters and very hot and dry summers.<ref> | '''South Gondor''', known in [[Sindarin]] as '''Harondor''', was a disputed region between the rivers [[Poros]] and [[Harnen]].<ref>{{FR|Map}}</ref> The [[Harad Road]] ran across South Gondor. Its climate was described as fluctuating between mild winters and very hot and dry summers.<ref>{{HM|AME}}, pp. 183, 185</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
Historically, this region was a part of [[Gondor]]. It was absorbed by [[Gondor]] during the height of its power, perhaps the expansions of [[Tarannon Falastur]].<ref>{{HM|AME}}, "The Third Age - Kingdoms of the Dunedain", p. 55</ref> | |||
In fact, Harondor was part of Gondor until the [[Kin-strife]] and frequent assaults and invasions by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]] and the [[Haradrim]] meant that, by the later years of the [[Third Age]], Gondor lost control over this region.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}</ref> | |||
[[Fengel]]'s two older brothers, [[Folcred]] and [[Fastred (son of Folcwine)|Fastred]], were killed in [[Harondor]] while fighting for [[Gondor]] in | [[Fengel]]'s two older brothers, [[Folcred]] and [[Fastred (son of Folcwine)|Fastred]], were killed in [[Harondor]] while fighting for [[Gondor]] in {{TA|2885}}. | ||
During the [[War of the Ring]], it was often described as a "debatable and desert land" on maps. | |||
==Etymology== | |||
The [[Sindarin]] word Harondor seems to contain ''har-'' (as in [[Harad]], meaning "south"<ref>{{App|E1i}}</ref>) and ''Gondor'', with initial G- [[lenition|lenited]] to zero in compounds. | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
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South Gondor, known in Sindarin as Harondor, was a disputed region between the rivers Poros and Harnen.[1] The Harad Road ran across South Gondor. Its climate was described as fluctuating between mild winters and very hot and dry summers.[2]
History
Historically, this region was a part of Gondor. It was absorbed by Gondor during the height of its power, perhaps the expansions of Tarannon Falastur.[3]
In fact, Harondor was part of Gondor until the Kin-strife and frequent assaults and invasions by the Corsairs of Umbar and the Haradrim meant that, by the later years of the Third Age, Gondor lost control over this region.[4]
Fengel's two older brothers, Folcred and Fastred, were killed in Harondor while fighting for Gondor in T.A. 2885.
During the War of the Ring, it was often described as a "debatable and desert land" on maps.
Etymology
The Sindarin word Harondor seems to contain har- (as in Harad, meaning "south"[5]) and Gondor, with initial G- lenited to zero in compounds.
Portrayal in adaptations
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- Several settlements and sites in Harondor are mentioned, including Gobel Mirlond, Has Yayb, Tir Ethraid, Barad Harn and Amon Eithel.[source?]
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- A site in Harondor, Haudh-in-Gwanûr, is mentioned, where players face an attack by Undead.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age" [map]
- ↑ Karen Wynn Fonstad (1991), The Atlas of Middle-earth, pp. 183, 185
- ↑ Karen Wynn Fonstad (1991), The Atlas of Middle-earth, "The Third Age - Kingdoms of the Dunedain", p. 55
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix E, "Pronunciation of Words and Names", "Consonants"