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{{organization infobox| name=Host of the West (Arnor)| image=| caption=| pronun=| othernames=| founded=c. {{TA|1973}}| founder=[[Cirdan]] and [[Eärnur]]| purpose=To save the [[North-kingdom]]| members=[[Men of Arnor]], [[Gondorians]], [[Northmen]], [[Elves of Lindon]], and [[Shire-hobbits]]<ref name=gondor>{{App|Gondor}}</ref>| location=The Host was drawn from all parts of the [[Westlands]]| disbanded={{TA|1975}}| notablefor=Defeating [[Angmar]] and the [[Witch-King]]}}
The '''Host of the West''' was a combined allied force of [[Elves]] and [[Dúnedain]] during the [[Angmar War]].  
The '''Host of the West''' was a combined allied force of [[Elves]], [[Men]], and [[Hobbits]] during the [[Angmar War]].  
==Formation==
==Formation==
The host composed of a vast army from Gondor (actually just a small force compared to the full might of Gondor) that arrived in a massive fleet, which could barely find harborage, even after filling [[Forlond]], [[Harlond (Lindon)|Harlond]], and the [[Grey Havens]].{{App|Gondor}}</ref>
The host composed of a vast army from [[Gondor]] (actually just a small force compared to the full might of [[Gondor]])<ref name=gondor/> that arrived in a massive fleet, which hardly could find harborage, for its might filled [[Forlond]], [[Harlond (Lindon)|Harlond]], and the [[Grey Havens]].<ref name=gondor/>  


Although [[Eärnur|Eärnur's]] arrival at [[Mithlond]] was extremely praised, the horses were praised, for many of them came from the [[Vales of Anduin]] and with them were riders tall and fair, and proud princes of Rhovanion.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}</ref>  
The [[Northmen]], proud princes of [[Rhovanion]]; riders tall and fair came with beautiful [[horses]] from the [[Vales of Anduin]] that gathered most praise when they arrived at [[Mithlond]].<ref name=gondor/>


[[Círdan]], Lord of Lindon, summoned all who would fight from the [[Elves of Lindon]], as well as the remnants of the [[Dúnedain of the North]]. Among the forces of former Arthedain were some [[Hobbits]] from [[the Shire]].<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>
[[Círdan]], Master of the [[Grey Havens]], summoned all who would fight from the [[Elves of Lindon]], as well as the remnants of the [[Men of Arnor]].<ref name=gondor/> Among the forces of former [[Arthedain]] were some [[Hobbits]] from [[the Shire]].<ref name=gondor/>


==History==
==History==
In {{TA|1973}} [[Arthedain]] was in danger and King [[Eärnil II]] sent his son Prince [[Earnur]] and a massive fleet to their aid. After [[Arnor]] [[fall of Fornost|fell]] to [[Angmar]], Prince [[Eärnur]], in his capacity as [[Captain of Gondor]], reached belatedly [[Lindon]] with his fleet to the aid of Arthedain.  
In {{TA|1973}}, [[Arthedain]] was in danger and King [[Eärnil II]] sent his son Prince [[Eärnur]] and a massive fleet to their aid. After [[Arnor]] [[fall of Fornost|fell]] to [[Angmar]], Prince [[Eärnur]], in his capacity as [[Captain of Gondor]], reached belatedly [[Lindon]] with his fleet to the aid of Arthedain.
 
Although it was too late, the fleet and the host it brought, seemed so massive, that there was much joy and wonder among [[Elves]] and [[Men]].<ref name=gondor/> The allied host, led by [[Círdan]] and [[Eärnur]], marched east across the river [[Lune]] to [[Fornost]] to challenge the [[Witch-king]], while the main body of the Host's horsemen, was to pass around the hills to surprise [[Fornost]] from the north. The [[Witch-king]] was crushed at the [[Battle of Fornost]] ({{TA|1975}}).


Although it was too late, the fleet and the host it brought, seemed so massive, that there was much joy and wonder among Elves and Men. The allied host, led by Cirdan and Earnur, marched east across the river [[Lune]] to [[Fornost]] to challenge the [[Witch-king]], and crushed him at the [[Battle of Fornost]] ({{TA|1975}}).
After the main part of the battle, the Host was joined by a force of [[Elves]] from [[Rivendell]] led by [[Glorfindel]], who chased the [[Witch-king]].<ref name=gondor/>


After the main part of the Battle, the Host was joined by a force of Elves of [[Rivendell]] led by [[Glorfindel]], who chased the Witch-king.<ref name="Gondor">{{App|Gondor}}</ref>
==See also==
*[[Battle of Fornost]]
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Revision as of 04:35, 9 October 2020

The name Host of the West refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Host of the West (disambiguation).
Host of the West (Arnor)
Organisation
Date foundedc. T.A. 1973
FounderCirdan and Eärnur
PurposeTo save the North-kingdom
Notable membersMen of Arnor, Gondorians, Northmen, Elves of Lindon, and Shire-hobbits[1]
LocationThe Host was drawn from all parts of the Westlands
DisbandedT.A. 1975
Notable forDefeating Angmar and the Witch-King

The Host of the West was a combined allied force of Elves, Men, and Hobbits during the Angmar War.

Formation

The host composed of a vast army from Gondor (actually just a small force compared to the full might of Gondor)[1] that arrived in a massive fleet, which hardly could find harborage, for its might filled Forlond, Harlond, and the Grey Havens.[1]

The Northmen, proud princes of Rhovanion; riders tall and fair came with beautiful horses from the Vales of Anduin that gathered most praise when they arrived at Mithlond.[1]

Círdan, Master of the Grey Havens, summoned all who would fight from the Elves of Lindon, as well as the remnants of the Men of Arnor.[1] Among the forces of former Arthedain were some Hobbits from the Shire.[1]

History

In T.A. 1973, Arthedain was in danger and King Eärnil II sent his son Prince Eärnur and a massive fleet to their aid. After Arnor fell to Angmar, Prince Eärnur, in his capacity as Captain of Gondor, reached belatedly Lindon with his fleet to the aid of Arthedain.

Although it was too late, the fleet and the host it brought, seemed so massive, that there was much joy and wonder among Elves and Men.[1] The allied host, led by Círdan and Eärnur, marched east across the river Lune to Fornost to challenge the Witch-king, while the main body of the Host's horsemen, was to pass around the hills to surprise Fornost from the north. The Witch-king was crushed at the Battle of Fornost (T.A. 1975).

After the main part of the battle, the Host was joined by a force of Elves from Rivendell led by Glorfindel, who chased the Witch-king.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion"