Word of the Day: Ithilien, a region of Gondor. It is sheltered, shielded (from the east), and contains lots of small woods and trees. Ithilien history In the beginning of the Third Age, they were being defended by the Tower of Tirith Ungol from attacks from servants of Sauron, preventing them from retaining to Mordor. Then, it underwent a long desertion, which occurred when Minas Ithil was renamed Minas Morgul, and many people fled who dwelled there, opting instead for the Andean to ...
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Word of the Day: Oiolossë
Word of the Day: Oiolossë - in Quenya, it is another name for Taniquetil - the highest mountain in Pelóri and the one in Arda which has the tallest peak. It comes from: oio (endless period) and Iolossë (everlasting snow) Or: Oio ("ever")Losse (Snow White) Oiolossë Uses Also known as Taniquetil, it is the great Holy Mountain. It is also named Hill of Ilmarin in the Song of Eärendil. It is also used in Errol's old English translations, and in Valarin. ...
Word of the Day: Moria (Mountains of Moria, Khazad-dûm)
Word of the Day: Moria - formerly known as Khazad-dûm, was the most famous mansion of the Dwarves. It involved a Dwarfish community, which eventually became one of the greatest cities in Middle-earth. The Mountains of Moria were three great peaks which formed part of the Misty Mountains. They were: CelebdilCaradhrasFanuidhol Moria history and origins Set in the center of the Misty Mountains, it was founded by Durin of Mount Gundabad, who was a Dwarf. Soon after, they created the ...
Word of the Day: Naugrim
Word of the Day: Naugrim - 'Dwarf,' as told by the Elves, or 'khazâd' in their own tongue. They are mainly known as 'The Stunted People.' Naugrim History and Origins They were created by Mahal (known as Aulë), unlike Elves and Men, who were created by Ilúvatar. Aulë created the seven fathers of the Dwarves, but he didn't have divine power to grant independent life. Ilúvatar came to reprimand Aulë, but instead he went and tried to destroy the dwarves in repentance. Then, the dwarves ...
Word of the Day: Nazgûl
Word of the Day: Nazgûl - the Nine Riders (or the Ringwraiths) who were the "most terrible servants" of Sauron. It means "Ringwraith" or "Ring-wraiths" in the Black Speech. Nazgûl History They were first appeared in the Second Age, and were soon known as Sauron's principal servants. They became more known and explicitly mentioned in the Third Age during the War of the Ring. They were eventually all destroyed at the end of the War of the Ring. They were difficult to harm, as they ...
Word of the Day: Helcaraxë
Word of the Day: Helcaraxë, (helkarakse) 'narrow ice,' which is located between Araman and the northern regions of Middle-earth. It is also known as 'Grinding Ice.' It is from the Quenya word, karakse, 'jagged hedge of spikes,' in helkarakse. Helcaraxë History In the beginning, Oromë took the Eldar by the sea instead of leading them there on the way to Valinor, due to its extreme cold. It was used in Bilbo's and Aragorn's poem, Song of Eärendil, which was sung when the hobbits reached ...