Forlindon
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| Forlindon | |
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| Physical Description | |
| Type | Region |
| Location | North of Gulf of Lune, west of Blue Mountains |
| Realms | Lindon |
| Inhabitants | Elves of Lindon |
Forlindon was a name for the northern part of Lindon, formed when the land was divided by the Gulf of Lhûn after the end of the First Age.
On its southern shores was the haven of Forlond, while off its northwestern coasts stood the island of Himring, where Maedhros' fortress had once stood.
[edit] Etymology
The name Forlindon likely means "North Lindon",[1] apparently derived from forn (Sindarin; "right, north") + lindon.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 42, July 2001, p. 30 (note 47)
- ↑ Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth at Tolkiendil.com (accessed 22 October 2011)