Who is Caradhras lotr?
Caradhras was one of the Mountains of Moria, the three mountains under which the great Dwarf city of Khazad-dûm was built. Caradhras was called the Cruel by the Dwarves and had long had a bad reputation.
Where is Caradhras?
| Caradhras | |
|---|---|
| Physical Description | |
| Location | above Khazad-dûm, between Celebdil and Fanuidhol, on the border between Eriador and Rhovanion |
| Belongs to | the Misty Mountains |
| General Information |
What did Gandalf say on Caradhras?
Gandalf: “Losto Caradhras, sedho, hodo, nuitho i ‘ruith!” (Sleep, Caradhras, be still, lie still, hold your wrath!)
Why did the fellowship not take the high pass?
During the War of the Ring, the Fellowship of the Ring bypassed the High Pass because the eastern side of the Misty Mountains had become too dangerous due to a winter snow storm. It was also the most obvious route they could have taken from Rivendell.
Where is Zirakzigil?
| Celebdil | |
|---|---|
| Physical Description | |
| Location | above Khazad-dûm, south of Caradhras and Fanuidhol, on the border between Eriador and Rhovanion |
| Belongs to | the Misty Mountains |
| General Information |
How big is a Warg?
An eastern Warg measures about five feet at the shoulder, and could be up to eight in length from snout to hindquarters. The head has a short muzzle full of huge fangs, small eyes set on the sides of the head and ears at the back of the skull.
What are Crebain from Dunland?
Crebain were a species of large black, crow-like birds native to both Dunland and Fangorn Forest in Middle-earth, that Saruman the White in Isengard used as spies after he joined forces with Sauron.
Why did Gandalf go through Moria?
They went through Moria to avoid Saruman’s magic and the snow. (Of course, Gandalf knew what was waiting for them, which was why he had tried to take the Pass of Caradhras.)
Did the Crebain see the fellowship?
In Fellowship Of The Ring, the fellowship are forced to hide to not be seen by Saruman’s spies, the Crebain from Dunland.
Did Frodo get his mithril shirt back?
The shirt eventually ended up in the possession of the Mouth of Sauron at Barad-dûr, who presented it to Gandalf at the Black Gate as false evidence that Frodo had failed in his quest. In his wrath Gandalf retrieved the shirt. The wizard later returned it to Frodo after the destruction of the Ring.