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Dates
Doriath was founded during the Years of the Trees and survived until I 509; Gondolin stood between I 116 and I 510
Locations
Doriath was within the central forests of Beleriand; Gondolin was to the northwest, within the Encircling Mountains
Race
Divisions
Various; Doriath was primarily peopled by Sindar, while Gondolin was a Noldorin city, but with many Sindarin people
Other names
Doriath was also known as the Guarded Realm; Gondolin was also known as the Hidden City, Hidden Realm and Hidden Rock

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  • Updated 22 May 2014
  • Updates planned: 2

Hidden Kingdom

A name for both Doriath and Gondolin

A name given to both Doriath (hidden within the Girdle of Melian), and Gondolin (concealed behind the Encircling Mountains).


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  • Updated 22 May 2014
  • Updates planned: 2

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Hidden Kingdom

A name for both Doriath and Gondolin

Dates
Doriath was founded during the Years of the Trees and survived until I 509; Gondolin stood between I 116 and I 510
Locations
Doriath was within the central forests of Beleriand; Gondolin was to the northwest, within the Encircling Mountains
Race
Divisions
Various; Doriath was primarily peopled by Sindar, while Gondolin was a Noldorin city, but with many Sindarin people
Other names
Doriath was also known as the Guarded Realm; Gondolin was also known as the Hidden City, Hidden Realm and Hidden Rock

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 22 May 2014
  • Updates planned: 2

Hidden Kingdom

A name for both Doriath and Gondolin

A name given to both Doriath (hidden within the Girdle of Melian), and Gondolin (concealed behind the Encircling Mountains).


Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 22 May 2014
  • Updates planned: 2

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

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2014. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.
Discus includes a huge range of team assessment features, including leadership and team roles.