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[[File:Middle-earth map (4 of 4).png|thumb|Map of Harondor and neighbouring regions]]
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'''South Gondor''', known in [[Sindarin]] as '''Harondor''', was a disputed region between the rivers [[Poros]] and [[Harnen]].<ref>{{FR|Map}}</ref>  The [[Harad Road]] ran across South Gondor. Its climate was described as fluctuating between mild winters and very hot and dry summers.<ref>''[[The Atlas of Middle-earth]]'', pp. 183, 185</ref>
'''South Gondor''', known in [[Sindarin]] as '''Harondor''', was a disputed region between the rivers [[Poros]] and [[Harnen]].<ref>{{FR|Map}}</ref>  The [[Harad Road]] ran across South Gondor. Its climate was described as fluctuating between mild winters and very hot and dry summers.<ref>{{HM|AME}}, pp. 183, 185</ref>
==History==
Historically, this region was a part of [[Gondor]]. It was absorbed by [[Gondor]] during the height of its power, perhaps the expansions of [[Tarannon Falastur]].<ref>{{HM|AME}}, "The Third Age - Kingdoms of the Dunedain", p. 55</ref>


Historically, this region was a part of [[Gondor]], but frequent assaults and invasions by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]] and the [[Haradrim]] meant that, by the later years of the [[Third Age]], Gondor lost control over this region.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}</ref> In fact, Harondor was part of Gondor until the [[Kin-strife]]. During the [[War of the Ring]], it was often described as a "debatable and desert land" on maps.
In fact, Harondor was part of Gondor until the [[Kin-strife]] and frequent assaults and invasions by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]] and the [[Haradrim]] meant that, by the later years of the [[Third Age]], Gondor lost control over this region.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}</ref>  


[[Fengel]]'s two older brothers, [[Folcred]] and [[Fastred (son of Folcwine)|Fastred]], were killed in [[Harondor]] while fighting for [[Gondor]] in [[Third Age 2885|T.A. 2885]], meaning that even by the late Third Age, Gondor had not completely abandoned and ceded Harondor.
[[Fengel]]'s two older brothers, [[Folcred]] and [[Fastred (son of Folcwine)|Fastred]], were killed in [[Harondor]] while fighting for [[Gondor]] in {{TA|2885}}.


During the [[War of the Ring]], it was often described as a "debatable and desert land" on maps.
==Etymology==
The [[Sindarin]] word Harondor seems to contain ''har-'' (as in [[Harad]], meaning "south"<ref>{{App|E1i}}</ref>) and ''Gondor'', with initial G- [[lenition|lenited]] to zero in compounds.
==Portrayal in adaptations==
==Portrayal in adaptations==



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File:Middle-earth map (4 of 4).png
Map of Harondor and neighbouring regions

South Gondor, known in Sindarin as Harondor, was a disputed region between the rivers Poros and Harnen.[1] The Harad Road ran across South Gondor. Its climate was described as fluctuating between mild winters and very hot and dry summers.[2]

History

Historically, this region was a part of Gondor. It was absorbed by Gondor during the height of its power, perhaps the expansions of Tarannon Falastur.[3]

In fact, Harondor was part of Gondor until the Kin-strife and frequent assaults and invasions by the Corsairs of Umbar and the Haradrim meant that, by the later years of the Third Age, Gondor lost control over this region.[4]

Fengel's two older brothers, Folcred and Fastred, were killed in Harondor while fighting for Gondor in T.A. 2885.

During the War of the Ring, it was often described as a "debatable and desert land" on maps.

Etymology

The Sindarin word Harondor seems to contain har- (as in Harad, meaning "south"[5]) and Gondor, with initial G- lenited to zero in compounds.

Portrayal in adaptations

1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:

Several settlements and sites in Harondor are mentioned, including Gobel Mirlond, Has Yayb, Tir Ethraid, Barad Harn and Amon Eithel.[source?]

1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:

A site in Harondor, Haudh-in-Gwanûr, is mentioned, where players face an attack by Undead.

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age" [map]
  2. Karen Wynn Fonstad (1991), The Atlas of Middle-earth, pp. 183, 185
  3. Karen Wynn Fonstad (1991), The Atlas of Middle-earth, "The Third Age - Kingdoms of the Dunedain", p. 55
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion"
  5. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix E, "Pronunciation of Words and Names", "Consonants"