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Dates
III 861 to III 1974 (endured 1,113 years)
Location
Western Eriador, in the lands between the rivers Lhûn and Baranduin, and eastward to the Weather Hills
Origins
One of three kingdoms formed from the breakup of Arnor
Race
Men
Division
Dúnedain
Family
Ruled by the House of Isildur, by Kings in the direct descent from Isildur himself
Settlements
The chief city was at Fornost on the North Downs, but the old capital of Annúminas perhaps remained important;1 Bree lay on the southern borders of the realm
Source
Baranduin had its source in Nenuial (Lake Evendim) within Arthedain
Important peaks
Emyn Uial (Hills of Evendim), North Downs, Weather Hills
Pronunciation
a'rthedine
Meaning
'Realm of the Edain'

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Arthedain

Last Realm of the Northern Kings

Map of Arthedain
Map of Arthedain and its neighbouring lands III 861 - III 1974
Map of Arthedain and its neighbouring lands III 861 - III 1974
Arnor
Arthedain
Cardolan
Rhudaur

The divisions of Arnor

The westernmost region of the lost realm of Arnor; when that land was divided between the sons of Eärendur, Arthedain became a kingdom in its own right, and was ruled by Eärendur's eldest son Amlaith and his decendants.


Notes

1

The Kings of Arthedain left Annúminas for Fornost as their royal seat, but the former royal city remained within the borders of Arthedain, and we're not told that it was entirely abandoned. We have no details of the history of Annúminas during this period: it might very well have continued to be a prosperous city during the time of Arthedain, or it might have fallen entirely into ruin.

See also...

Amlaith of Fornost, Angmar, Arahad I, Aranarth, Aranuir, Araphant, Araphor, Araval, Aravorn, Argeleb I, Argeleb II, Arnor, Arvegil, Arveleg I, Arveleg II, [See the full list...]

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Arthedain

Last Realm of the Northern Kings

Dates
III 861 to III 1974 (endured 1,113 years)
Location
Western Eriador, in the lands between the rivers Lhûn and Baranduin, and eastward to the Weather Hills
Origins
One of three kingdoms formed from the breakup of Arnor
Race
Men
Division
Dúnedain
Family
Ruled by the House of Isildur, by Kings in the direct descent from Isildur himself
Settlements
The chief city was at Fornost on the North Downs, but the old capital of Annúminas perhaps remained important;1 Bree lay on the southern borders of the realm
Source
Baranduin had its source in Nenuial (Lake Evendim) within Arthedain
Important peaks
Emyn Uial (Hills of Evendim), North Downs, Weather Hills
Pronunciation
a'rthedine
Meaning
'Realm of the Edain'

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 29 December 2008
  • Updates planned: 1

Arthedain

Last Realm of the Northern Kings

Map of Arthedain
Map of Arthedain and its neighbouring lands III 861 - III 1974
Map of Arthedain and its neighbouring lands III 861 - III 1974
Arnor
Arthedain
Cardolan
Rhudaur

The divisions of Arnor

The westernmost region of the lost realm of Arnor; when that land was divided between the sons of Eärendur, Arthedain became a kingdom in its own right, and was ruled by Eärendur's eldest son Amlaith and his decendants.


Notes

1

The Kings of Arthedain left Annúminas for Fornost as their royal seat, but the former royal city remained within the borders of Arthedain, and we're not told that it was entirely abandoned. We have no details of the history of Annúminas during this period: it might very well have continued to be a prosperous city during the time of Arthedain, or it might have fallen entirely into ruin.

See also...

Amlaith of Fornost, Angmar, Arahad I, Aranarth, Aranuir, Araphant, Araphor, Araval, Aravorn, Argeleb I, Argeleb II, Arnor, Arvegil, Arveleg I, Arveleg II, [See the full list...]

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 29 December 2008
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1997-2000, 2008. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.
Add your corporate identity to your DISC profiles and DISC reports with Discus' branding features.