Ethring
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| Ethring | |
|---|---|
| Ford | |
 | |
| General Information | |
| Location | Head of the Ringló Vale |
| Type | Ford |
| Regions | Gondor Reunited Kingdom |
| History | |
| Events | Passing of the Grey Company |
| Gallery | Images of Ethring |
Ethring was a bridge[note 1] in Southern Gondor.
History
Ethring was a major crossing point of the river Ringló, along the main road from Erech to Pelargir.[1] Aragorn and the Oathbreakers crossed the river here during the War of the Ring.[2]
Etymology
The name Ethring perhaps comes from ath meaning "across" (cf. athrad "ford, crossing"). Ring translates to "cold" (cf. Ringló river, to which it probably refers).[3]
Portrayal in adaptations
2014: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Ethring is the only settlement in the Ringló Vale. It is ruled by "Lord Borhador", who dwells in the Crossing-Hall. Due to Borhador's old age, his Dervorin led the soldiers of the Vale to Minas Tirith in his stead, and his other son "Arvaethor" assists in protecting the Vale.
Footnotes
- ↑ The symbol used on the Map of Gondor suggests Ethring was only a bridge; there is no sign of a nearby town or settlement.
