What happened to Fornost?
Fornost was captured, and King Arvedui fled into the northern wastes and was lost in the Icebay of Forochel with the two palantirs he had saved from the forces of Angmar. Meanwhile Fornost became the dwelling of the Witch-king and his evil folk, usurping the house of the old kings.
What is fornost in Middle Earth?
Fornost, also known fully as Fornost Erain (Sindarin ‘Northern fortress of the Kings’ from for(n) (north) + ost (fortress); Norbury of the Kings or simply Norbury in Westron), was a city in Eriador of the kingdom of Arnor. It was located at the south end of the North Downs, about 100 Númenórean miles north of Bree.
Who is the king of Eriador?
Arnor
| Arnor | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Population | Arnorians Middle Men Hobbits Few Elves |
| Language | Westron, Sindarin, Quenya, Hobbitish |
| Governance | King of Arnor/High King Council of Arnor |
What happened to Annuminas?
After TA 861, the ruins of Annúminas belonged to the successor kingdom of Arthedain. The two relics which had been housed in Annúminas survived the city: The Palantír was taken to Fornost with the city’s abandonment, but was ultimately drowned with Arvedui in the cold northern seas.
Why did Aragorn grow up in Rivendell?
When Aragorn was two years old, his father was slain when an Orc arrow pierced his eye. As was the tradition of his people, Aragorn was fostered in Rivendell by Elrond as if he was his own son. The Wise decided that his identity was to be kept secret, as he would be vulnerable to the Enemy.
Are all Gondorians Dúnedain?
The Gondorians were the inhabitants of Gondor. The Dúnedain of Gondor, also known as the Dúnedain of the South, constituted the ruling class and nobility of Gondor being descendants of the Exiles of Númenor who established the South-Kingdom.
Where is Tharbad?
Eriador
Tharbad was a fortified town on the river Greyflood, near the southern edge of Eriador in Middle-earth.