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Gondor, or the South-kingdom, was one of the two Kingdoms of the Dúnedain (the other being Arnor in the north) in the lands about the Mouths of Anduin. Initially the lesser of the Realms in-Exile, Gondor survived to the end of the Third Age, unlike Arnor, and had an instrumental role in the War of the Ring.
History[]
To be added
Geography[]
At its greatest extent, the realm extended:
- North to the Field of Celebrant and the southern eaves of Mirkwood
- West to the Greyflood
- East to the inland Sea of Rhûn
- South to the River Harnen, and also along the coast to the peninsula and haven of Umbar
A large part of the northern territories was gifted to the Éothéod in T.A. 2510. Gondor's close proximity to Sauron's land was the catalyst of many battles and skirmishes, but its location also gave the Gondorians more ability to protect the other regions of Middle-earth from the Dark Lord and his servants.
Gondor was located in southern Middle-earth and was part of the Reunited Kingdom by FO 1. Gondor was bordered by Rohan at the North, Harad to the South, cape of Andrast and the Sea to the West and Mordor to the East.
Cities and Strongholds[]
- Osgiliath - Former capital
- Minas Tirith - Capital
- Cair Andros
- Dol Amroth
- Pelargir
- Harlond
- Henneth Anun
Formerly Part of Gondor[]
- Helm's Deep (forfeit to Rohan)
- Isengard (forfeit to Rohan)
- Minas Ithil/Minas Morgul (conquered by Mordor)
- Cirith Ungol (conquered by Mordor)
- Dol Guldur (ruined)
- Argonath
- Amon Hen
- Durthang (conquered by Mordor)
- Cirith Ungol (conquered by Mordor)
- Morannon (conquered by Mordor)
- Umbar
Appearances[]
Canon[]
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (mentioned)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Monolith[]