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| Hill | |
| Nardol | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Location | North of the White Mountains |
| Type | Hill |
| Description | Third Beacon-hill of Gondor |
Nardol was the third of seven Beacon-hills of Gondor, which ran west from Minas Tirith on the northern side of the White Mountains that looked down on the plains of Anórien.[1] It stood on the broad end of a ridge of the White Mountains, west of the Drúadan Forest.
Description
Nardol was the place of a guard station well-stored with fuel to support a large signal fire, which could be seen on a clear night as far way as the Halifirien (some 120 miles to the west). The guard of Nardol also protected the quarries.[2][3]. A line of hills ran from Nardol to Amon Dîn.[4]
History
On the night of 7 March T.A. 3019,[5] Gandalf and Pippin, riding eastward on Shadowfax, saw the beacons being lit to call for aid from Rohan.[6]
Etymology
Nardol is Sindarin, meaning "fire-hilltop" (naur "fire" + dol "hill"), because its beacon-fire was so bright.[7]
Portrayal in adaptations
2015: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Nardol is located just east of the river that separates the Drúadan Forest from the Beacon-hills. During the ride of the Rohirrim, the player and Herefara patrol Nardol to make sure it is clear of enemies.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan"
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 510
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Ride of the Rohirrim"
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 509
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Minas Tirith", p. 747
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 42, July 2001, p. 19
| Beacons of Gondor | |
| Amon Dîn · Eilenach · Nardol · Erelas · Min-Rimmon · Calenhad · Halifirien | |