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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
Elves
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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  • Updated 28 September 2020
  • Updates planned: 1

Last Homely House

The House of Elrond

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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  • Updates planned: 1

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Last Homely House

The House of Elrond

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
Elves
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

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 28 September 2020
  • Updates planned: 1

Last Homely House

The House of Elrond

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

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 28 September 2020
  • Updates planned: 1

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

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1999, 2001, 2018, 2020. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.
Use DISC to investigate the dynamics of any working relationship, with Discus' Relationship Assessment.