Word of the Day: Palantir (pl. palantirí) are the 'seven stars and seven stones' , and its name meant, 'which links far away.' Palantir origins It came from Eldamar, beyond Westernessë, and was made by the Noldor. It is most commonly believed to have been made by Fëanor during his time in Aman. While Saruman could take anything to evil uses, it was his downfall. Men used it to see and converse with one another, guarding the realm of Gondor. There are stones at Minas Anor, Minas ...
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Word of the Day: Minas Ithil
Word of the Day: Minas Ithil 'tower of the rising moon,' 'moon tower'. It was later called Minas Morgul (for 12/10 here). It is set most east in the kingdom of Gondor, protecting its capital, Osgilliath. Origins of Minas Ithil It came from the roots minas 'tower', ithil 'moon.' It later became Minas Morgul, 'Tower of Sorcery.' It was once a fortress of Gondor, and was built by the Númenoreans. This had a purpose of defense against Mordor in the second age. It became Minas Morgul when ...
Word of the Day: Minas Anor
Word of the Day - Minas Anor (currently Minas Tirith), 'the tower of the Setting Sun.' It is later called Minas Tirith (Tower of Guard) due to the increase in threats. It is located in the region North of Gondor. Over time, it became the greatest city of Gondor (now called the City of Gondor). It is the place that Gandalf and Pippin went to in Return of the King, and the wedding place of Aragorn and Arwen. Where did Minas Anor come from? It got its name after Minas 'tower, fort' and ...
Word of the Day: Quenya
Word of the Day - Quenya, an Elvish language, spoken by the Elves. It is written in Tengwar (Fëanorian characters) and used vastly in the TA in Middle-earth. Quenya origins and inspirations It can be compared to Latin - Tolkien even referred to it as "Elf-latin" at times! It was taken from languages such as English and German as well as Latin. Tengwar is the main system - an alphabet - though Tolkien did not describe it as such, since they weren't related to each other, each having ...
Word of the Day: Númenor (and Númenoreans)
Word of the Day - Númenor (and Númenoreans) is an isle, and in Quenya, meaning the short form of Númenórë, 'westernnesse' (in The Common Speech) or Anadûne (in Adûnaic). Númenor The name was given to an isle which is set in the furthest west - mainly for the Elf-friends, comparatively to all other mortal lands. The Elf-friends mostly lived there and became great, powerful mariners after they were rewarded the chance to go west over the sea. After its downfall, the survivors of the ...
Word of the Day: Pelendur
Word of the Day: Pelendur - he was a Steward to the Kings of Gondor, in 1944. This is when King Ondoher and his sons, Artamir and Faramir, fell in battle. He was also the son (heir) of Húrin of Emyn Arnen. (It is not to be confused with Palantir.) Pelendur's request After that, during the year of his ruling, he asked Gondor to reject Arvedui's claim of the crown of Gondor as the resulting lone survivor. Gondor responded saying that their royalties depended solely on Meneldil's ...