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Dates
Probably established in the late First Age;1 abandoned III 19812 (endured at least 5,422 years)
Location
On the river Ringló near its outflow into the Bay of Belfalas, close to the mouth of the river Morthond
Origins
Established by Sindar fleeing the expanding power of Morgoth
Race
Elves
Divisions
Founded by Sindar, later joined by many Silvan Elves
Pronunciation
ethe'llond ('th' as in English 'these')
Meaning
'Elf-haven'

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Edhellond

A far southern haven of the Elves

Map of Edhellond

An Elf-haven that stood near the mouth of the river Morthond, more than fifty miles to the north of Dol Amroth. Edhellond was in lands under the control of Gondor, but the haven was far older than that land of Men; and one tradition recounts its founding by Sindarin mariners even before the end of the First Age.


Notes

1

Edhellond was first settled by Sindarin mariners from the far north, fleeing into the southern lands to escape the growing power of Morgoth the first Dark Lord. We do not have specific dating for this, but the events described suggest that the haven was founded within the closing century of the First Age (though according to an alternative account is was founded by wandering Sindar in the early part of the Second Age).

2

To be precise, III 1981 is established as the year the last ship sailed from Edhellond (significant as the vessel from which Amroth leapt into the Sea and was lost). It is perhaps conceivable that some Elves remained behind after this date, but it seems rather unlikely.

See also...

Anfalas, Elf-havens, Elves of Lindon, King of the Silvan Elves, Lay of Nimrodel, Prince of Dol Amroth, Ringló Vale, River Anduin, River Blackroot, River Morthond, River Ringló, Swan-ships, The Ship and the Silver Swan, Western Gondor, White Mountains

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Edhellond

A far southern haven of the Elves

Dates
Probably established in the late First Age;1 abandoned III 19812 (endured at least 5,422 years)
Location
On the river Ringló near its outflow into the Bay of Belfalas, close to the mouth of the river Morthond
Origins
Established by Sindar fleeing the expanding power of Morgoth
Race
Elves
Divisions
Founded by Sindar, later joined by many Silvan Elves
Pronunciation
ethe'llond ('th' as in English 'these')
Meaning
'Elf-haven'

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 26 August 2016
  • This entry is complete

Edhellond

A far southern haven of the Elves

Map of Edhellond

An Elf-haven that stood near the mouth of the river Morthond, more than fifty miles to the north of Dol Amroth. Edhellond was in lands under the control of Gondor, but the haven was far older than that land of Men; and one tradition recounts its founding by Sindarin mariners even before the end of the First Age.


Notes

1

Edhellond was first settled by Sindarin mariners from the far north, fleeing into the southern lands to escape the growing power of Morgoth the first Dark Lord. We do not have specific dating for this, but the events described suggest that the haven was founded within the closing century of the First Age (though according to an alternative account is was founded by wandering Sindar in the early part of the Second Age).

2

To be precise, III 1981 is established as the year the last ship sailed from Edhellond (significant as the vessel from which Amroth leapt into the Sea and was lost). It is perhaps conceivable that some Elves remained behind after this date, but it seems rather unlikely.

See also...

Anfalas, Elf-havens, Elves of Lindon, King of the Silvan Elves, Lay of Nimrodel, Prince of Dol Amroth, Ringló Vale, River Anduin, River Blackroot, River Morthond, River Ringló, Swan-ships, The Ship and the Silver Swan, Western Gondor, White Mountains

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 26 August 2016
  • This entry is complete

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

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2000, 2016. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.
Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key.