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'''Avallónë''' was a city and seaport on the island of [[Tol Eressëa]]. Its name indicated that it was the city nearest to [[Valinor]] and the tower of Avallónë was the first sight that a mariner beheld as he approached the [[Undying Lands]]. | '''Avallónë''' was a city and seaport on the eastern shore of the island of [[Tol Eressëa]]. Its name indicated that it was the city nearest to [[Valinor]] and the tower of Avallónë was the first sight that a mariner beheld as he approached the [[Undying Lands]]. The city was described as white-shining with a great harbor with laplit quays.<ref name="Akallabeth">{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref> It had a Tower Tower where the [[Master-stone]] abode. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
After the [[War of Wrath]] and the downfall of [[Morgoth]] the [[Valar]] summoned the [[Eldar]] to return to the West. Not all obeyed this new summons but those who did dwelt on Tol Eressëa. | After the [[War of Wrath]] and the downfall of [[Morgoth]] the [[Valar]] summoned the [[Eldar]] to return to the West. Not all obeyed this new summons but those who did dwelt on Tol Eressëa. | ||
Revision as of 18:39, 14 November 2014
| Avallónë | |
|---|---|
| City and seaport | |
| General Information | |
| Other names | Haven of the Eldar[1] |
| Location | Tol Eressëa |
| Type | City and seaport |
| Description | Island seaport with a great tower and harbor |
| Inhabitants | Eldar |
| Gallery | Images of Avallónë |
Avallónë was a city and seaport on the eastern shore of the island of Tol Eressëa. Its name indicated that it was the city nearest to Valinor and the tower of Avallónë was the first sight that a mariner beheld as he approached the Undying Lands. The city was described as white-shining with a great harbor with laplit quays.[2] It had a Tower Tower where the Master-stone abode.
History
After the War of Wrath and the downfall of Morgoth the Valar summoned the Eldar to return to the West. Not all obeyed this new summons but those who did dwelt on Tol Eressëa.
In the Second Age some of the Men of Númenor, those most far-sighted, could see Avallónë from the summit of the Meneltarma or from a tall ship that lay off the western coast as far as was lawful to go. Some thought this far off vision was of Valinor itself but the wise knew it was but Avallónë. While the Númenóreans respected the Ban of the Valar many elves would sail to Númenor; they brought birds, flower, and herbs to the land.
The sight of Avallónë beyond their reach helped to kindle resentment in the hearts of the Númenóreans against the Ban. As the people of the island turned against the Valar the visits of the Eldar became few and only made in secret to the Faithful. By the reign of Tar-Palantir the city of Avallónë was veiled in cloud.[2]
After the Downfall of Númenor, the island of Tol Eressëa with Avallónë and the Undying Lands beyond were removed from the world. Yet in the towers of the Emyn Beraid was kept the Palantir of Elostirion, which allowed the Elves to see the Tower of Avallónë, where the Master-stone abode.[3]
Inspiration
Tolkien was apparently evoking the island of Avalon in the legend of King Arthur.[source?]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Númenor"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Akallabêth: The Downfall of Númenor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"
