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Trollshaws were within the borders of [[Arnor]] and later of the smaller realm of [[Rhudaur]]. The [[Men]] of Rhudaur built castles and towers on the top of some of its hills.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref> | Trollshaws were within the borders of [[Arnor]] and later of the smaller realm of [[Rhudaur]]. The [[Men]] of Rhudaur built castles and towers on the top of some of its hills.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref> | ||
They were the haunt of [[Trolls]], especially after the fall of Arnor; three such [[Stone-trolls]] were led by [[William]] to the woodlands and made their camp there, | They were the haunt of [[Trolls]], especially after the fall of Arnor; three such [[Stone-trolls]] were led by [[William]] from "the mountains" (perhaps the [[Etternmoors]]) to the woodlands. Having eaten a village and a half on their way, they complained about the scarcity of people there and had to do with mutton. While they made their camp there, they famously waylaid [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]] and his companions during the [[Quest of Erebor]]. Thanks to the distractions of Gandalf, they were turned to stone by the sun.<ref name="Mutton">{{H|Mutton}}</ref> Years later, [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and his companions found their petrified forms on the way to Rivendell.<ref>{{FR|I12}}</ref> | ||
It seems there were few if any Trolls that lived in the shaws by the late [[Third Age]]. They were probably driven back into the [[Ettenmoors]] (which was Troll country) to the north, by the [[Dúnedain]] [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] and the [[Elves]] of [[Rivendell]]. | It seems there were few if any Trolls that lived in the shaws by the late [[Third Age]]. They were probably driven back into the [[Ettenmoors]] (which was Troll country) to the north, by the [[Dúnedain]] [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] and the [[Elves]] of [[Rivendell]]. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Shaws is an archaic word meaning "thicket, wood". | Shaws is an archaic word meaning "thicket, wood". | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 6 January 2017
| Trollshaws | |
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| Forest | |
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| General Information | |
| Location | Eastern Eriador, west of Rivendell |
| Type | Forest |
| Description | A wild forest on the north side of the East-West Road |
| Regions | Arnor, Rhudaur |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | A few Trolls, if any |
| Events | Quest of Erebor |
Trollshaws were the upland woods, consisting at least partly of beech trees, that lay to the west of Rivendell between the Rivers Hoarwell and Loudwater.[1]
On the hills of the Trollshaws were shallow caves, like the Troll's Cave, and Mannish castles and towers.
History
Trollshaws were within the borders of Arnor and later of the smaller realm of Rhudaur. The Men of Rhudaur built castles and towers on the top of some of its hills.[2]
They were the haunt of Trolls, especially after the fall of Arnor; three such Stone-trolls were led by William from "the mountains" (perhaps the Etternmoors) to the woodlands. Having eaten a village and a half on their way, they complained about the scarcity of people there and had to do with mutton. While they made their camp there, they famously waylaid Bilbo and his companions during the Quest of Erebor. Thanks to the distractions of Gandalf, they were turned to stone by the sun.[3] Years later, Frodo and his companions found their petrified forms on the way to Rivendell.[4]
It seems there were few if any Trolls that lived in the shaws by the late Third Age. They were probably driven back into the Ettenmoors (which was Troll country) to the north, by the Dúnedain Rangers and the Elves of Rivendell.
Etymology
Shaws is an archaic word meaning "thicket, wood".
The woods geographically belonged to where the ancient realm of Rhudaur used to be, and were perhaps named after it; Rhudaur means "troll-shaws" in Common Speech[5].
Portrayal in adaptations
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Trollshaws is one of main regions of the game, lasting from the Last Bridge to the valley of Rivendell. The river Bruinen plays a prominent role there, with both Bruinen Gorges and the hills of Tal Bruinen being important landmarks. This area is inhabited by dozens of non-playable characters, who are involved in hundreds of quests.
2012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey:
- As in the book, the Company traverse the Trollshaws where they have their adventure with the Trolls.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age" [map]
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Roast Mutton"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Flight to the Ford"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson)
| Route of Thorin and Company |
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| Bag End · Green Dragon · The Shire · Lone-lands · Last Bridge · Trollshaws · Trolls' cave · Rivendell · High Pass · Front Porch · Goblin-town · Goblin-gate · Eagle's Eyrie · Carrock · Beorn's Hall · Wilderland · Forest Gate · Elf-path · Mirkwood · Elvenking's Halls · Forest River · Lake-town · Long Lake · River Running · Desolation of the Dragon · Ravenhill · Back Door · Lonely Mountain · Great Hall of Thráin |
