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|location=[[Dorthonion]] to the [[Fen of Serech]] | | location=[[Dorthonion]] to the [[Fen of Serech]] | ||
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The '''Rivil''' was a lesser tributary of the [[Sirion|Sirion River]]. Its source was [[Rivil's Well]] in the highlands of [[Dorthonion]], from which it flowed westward to meet the Sirion at the [[Fen of Serech]].<ref>{{S|Map}}</ref> | The '''Rivil''' was a lesser tributary of the [[Sirion|Sirion River]]. Its source was [[Rivil's Well]] in the highlands of [[Dorthonion]], from which it flowed westward to meet the Sirion at the [[Fen of Serech]].<ref>{{S|Map}}</ref> | ||
During the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] King [[Turgon]] retreated down the [[Pass of Sirion]]. His escape was successful because [[Húrin]] and [[Huor]] formed a rearguard that used the Rivil as a | During the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] King [[Turgon]] retreated down the [[Pass of Sirion]]. His escape was successful because [[Húrin]] and [[Huor]] formed a rearguard that used the Rivil as a defence. The host of [[Angband]] bridged the stream with the corpses of their dead. Huor was slain beside the Rivil and Húrin was captured.<ref>{{CH|2}}, p. 59</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:59, 18 March 2018
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General Information | |
Location | Dorthonion to the Fen of Serech |
Type | Stream |
Description | Lesser tributary of Sirion |
History | |
Events | Death of Huor and capture of Húrin |
The Rivil was a lesser tributary of the Sirion River. Its source was Rivil's Well in the highlands of Dorthonion, from which it flowed westward to meet the Sirion at the Fen of Serech.[1]
During the Nirnaeth Arnoediad King Turgon retreated down the Pass of Sirion. His escape was successful because Húrin and Huor formed a rearguard that used the Rivil as a defence. The host of Angband bridged the stream with the corpses of their dead. Huor was slain beside the Rivil and Húrin was captured.[2]