Word of the Day: Oliphaunt (Mûmak, pl. Mûmakil) - enormous animals that were allies of Sauron. They were similar to the word "Elephant". It was a word used by the Hobbits. They are also known as mûmakil (S. annabon, Q. andaminda, 'long-snout'), which was adopted by the Men of Gondor. Oliphaunt History They were creatures of the inhabitants in the Westlands. Sam recited a poem about them to Gollum in Ithilien. Faramir led the rangers soon after to a battle witnessed by Frodo and Sam, where ...
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Word of the Day: Isengard
Word of the Day: Isengard - a fortress located in the southern tip of the Misty Mountains. It is known as one of the major fortresses of Gondor. History of Isengard It was built in the second age along Orthanc by the Númenoreans in the Second Age, during the establishment of the realms of Gondor and Arnor. Saruman attempted to claim Isengard after returning west from his travels. He wanted to defend the west, and he was welcomed by King Frealaf and Steward Beren. However, he later ...
Word of the Day: Imrahil
Word of the Day: Imrahil - Prince of Dol Amroth and helped lead the Citadel Guard in the Siege of Gondor. Imrahil in the War of the Ring He lives in his castle, Dol Amroth by the sea in the great fief of Belfalas. He is tall and proud, and has sea-grey eyes. He came with 700 soldiers to Minas Tirith in the beginning of Return of the King, before the battle of Pelennor Fields. He viewed the funeral procession of Theoden. After that he recognized Éowyn, while still alive, was in ...
Word of the Day: Rohirrim
Word of the Day: Rohirrim - skilled horsemen who live in the land of Rohan (Horse-land), which is named after them. They are tall and blond, and had a strong connection to their horses, basing their entire culture around them. They had contact with the Elves and Eru but didn't worship him, valuing the Vala Oromë highly. Brief History of Rohirrim Their ancestors, Éothéod (tribe of the Northmen) were middlemen whom the Valar eventually rewarded with island of Númenor. They were descended ...
Word of the Day: Dúnedain
Word of the Day: Dúnedain 'west men' which were the Men of Númenor. They were powerful - the most powerful of the Men of Middle-earth, all the way until the Third Age which marked the start of their waning. What were the Dúnedain like? They were also the Númenoreans, and were tall and fair, living three times as long as the Men of Middle-earth. Examples include Aragorn I and II (you may recognize more the latter from above and LOTR), Eradan, and Halbarad. ...
Word of the Day: Osgiliath
Word of the Day: Osgiliath, the first capital city of Gondor - the southern Númenórean kingdom in exile. It lies between Minas Ithil and Minas Amor. It means 'Citadel of the Stars,' as 'ost-' (citadel) and ''giliath' (star hosts). Brief History of Osgiliath It started in the Second Age, by Isildur and Anárion. After this, Sauron took Minas Ithil and moved westward. But nevertheless, Osgiliath became the largest and most important city. However, there was a decline which started in TA ...