Dates

Founded II 1697; maintained at least into the first centuries of the Fourth Age

Location

A hidden valley beneath the western Misty Mountains in Eriador

Origins

Founded by Elrond as a refuge during the War of the Elves and Sauron

Race

Passes

Lay near the westen end of the High Pass over the Misty Mountains

Meaning

Lying in the western foothills of the Misty Mountains, this was the last friendly refuge for a traveller crossing eastward over the Edge of the Wild

Other names

The First Homely House, The House of Elrond, Imladris, Karningul, Rivendell

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Last Homely House

The House of Elrond

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Map of the Last Homely House

A name given to Elrond's refuge at Rivendell, so called because it was the last outpost in the relatively civilised lands of Eriador before a traveller crossed the Misty Mountains and entered the Wild of Rhovanion.

See also...

Edge of the Wild, First Homely House, Misty Mountains, Vice-regent of Eriador

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