Gondor

### Claimed Lands

Anórien, Ithilien, Lossarnach, Imloth Melui, Pelargir, Ringló Vale, Lamedon, Dor-en-Ernil, Mornan, Anfalas, Pinnath Gelin, Drúwaith Iaur, White Mountains, Andrast, Ethir Anduin, Lebennin, Tolfalas, Umbar, and Harondor.

## Other Information

### NPC's

Gondorian and Amrothian NPC's

Map of Gondor and Dol Amroth

West Wind blew there; light upon the Silver Tree

Gondor is one of the greater human factions and is located in the center of Middle-Earth. The Kingdom of Gondor is one of the oldest factions on this server and has seen her fair share of leaders coming and passing. It boasts an impressive and rich server history, written below.

After an extended period of separation, the Kingdom of Royal Gondor has reunited with the Principality of Dol Amroth and the Republic of Lebennin joining under one banner of 'Greater Gondor'.

The lands of Gondor are split up in different provinces called fiefdoms, each represented and ruled by a Lord. At times, Lords can represent multiple fiefdoms in the Lords' Council when voting and discussing. Select cities, like Pelargir or Dol Amroth, are represented as free cities, have their own independent Lords, and are equal in representative power to a fiefdom.

The sections below detail the faction's current requirements to join, government structure, several builds, history, and current leadership. Any questions can be asked within the comment section.

## Joining Gondor

### Requirements

A man or woman interested in joining the Kingdom of Greater Gondor should get into contact with any member of Greater Gondor, who will get them into contact with the respective lords. The requirements to join Gondor are:

* Reach 100 alignment.
* Reach either Minas Tirith or Dol Amroth.

The **Fiefdoms** of Gondor are as follows:

* Anórien
* Ithilien
* Lossarnach
* Blackroot Vale
* Pinnath Gelin
* Anfalas

The different **Free Cities** of Gondor are as follows:

* Dol Amroth
* Edhellond
* Tarnost
* Pelargir
* Ethir Anduin
* Tolfalas

Upon becoming a member you will be given permission to own property in any major Gondorian city, which is strongly encouraged, as well as access to the fellowships of the aforementioned city. After gaining citizenship one will get the rank of Soldier. The main portion of Gondor's men however consists of Knights. To become a Knight one will have to:

* Craft a set of maxed armour, if needed a more experienced Gondorian can help with this.
* Gain 500 alignment.
* Complete a small quest for a Lord. This can be considered unnecessary if the Soldier has already helped a Lord in their current rank to an adequate extent, up to the Lord's discretion.

Acting dishonorably or against Gondor's interest will risk getting kicked out of Gondor or getting one's rank taken away.

## Government

### The Inner Council

*Gondor is primarily ruled by:*

* **The King atop the White City** (Regent *HuntingHalo1*), in charge of builds within Royal Gondor as well as a representative towards other factions.
* **The Prince of Dol Amroth** (*topsecret1234)*, in charge of builds within Dol Amroth as well as a representative towards other factions.

*They are aided in governing by the rest of the Inner Council:*

* **The Steward** *(ThorUlfson)*, heir to the Kingship.
* **The Captain of Ships** *(Fast0147)*, heir to the Prince.
* **High Warden** (*Sir.Lifts-alot*), an advisor to the King and Prince

### The Lords Council

*Each fiefdom and Free City also has it's respective Lord:*

* Lord *Tillion* of **Anórien**
* Lord *ThorUlfson* of **Ithilien**
* Lord *KipBR* of **Blackroot Vale**
* Lord *Koriakin* of **Anfalas**
* Lord *Chimorinkari* of **Pinnath Gelin**
* Lord *Huthmiester* of **Pelargir**
* Lady *Wyldstryd**er* of **Dol Amroth**
* Lord *(Vacant)* of **Tarnost**
* Lord *Hornet43* of **Edhellond**
* Lord *SirBlobby* of **Ethir Anduin**
* Lord *(Vacant)* of **Lossarnach**
* Lord *Zeradash* of **Lebennin**

## Fiefdoms and Cities

Gondor is a big Kingdom, with many distinct provinces and cities.

### **Anórien**

Home to the biggest city and capital of Gondor, Minas Tirith. Often referred to as "the White City", because of the white stone it is built out of. Possibly the most recognizable landmark in all of Middle Earth. After many devastating storms and earthquakes (and totally not server resets) the city is now the most completed it's ever been. Thanks to **Gondhir**, **SilvanSentinal**, and **Storm\_the\_Wizard**, a near complete design of the White City has been made. Construction is also spearheaded by **Storm\_The\_Wizard** and reached approximately 85% completion during the reign of **scarykiwi**.

Anórien also contains the beacon hills, several of which have been built on the server. These beacons are also managed by the Lord of Anórien.

### **Ithilien**

The fiefdom containing Osgiliath, once the jewel of the Anduin and Gondor. Today, it is a strategically important crossing of the Anduin river. The city fell into decay and was abandoned well before the War of the Ring. During the reign of **Gondhir**, it was decided that Osgiliath should once more be inhabitable, and reconstruction of the Western side began. During the reigns of **LukasFredin** and **scarykiwi**, the city has seen tremendous progress on both the East and West sides from a number of designers including **LukasFredin** and **Storm\_the\_Wizard**. However, the Eastern half still lies in ruin. The city of Osgiliath is governed by Lord **Thor\_Ulfson**.

Ithilien includes various other locations housing its citizens and Rangers including Henneth Annûn and Cair Andros. Henneth Annûn has been built on the server and is commanded by Captain **Pie\_Of\_Lyfe**. Cair Andros will be built soon after approval from the admins has been given.

### **Lossarnach**

Is currently under the rule of **Creatorbros3**. The fiefdom contains the castle of the Lord of Lossarnach at the Crossings of Erui. The castle was constructed by former Lord Chancellor **Icefrone**. A city by the name of Arnach has been designed by **Lhenriquevettor**.

Imloth Melui, "The Valley of Roses", houses the town of Merilost constructed by **fargamer2**, former King **scarykiwi**, former Prince **jointgread**, and former Lords **Lhenriquevettor** and **CreatorBros3**. The central locations of the town are the citadel, Bar Melui, and the town square. It is governed by the Lord of Lossarnach. Merilost is a reasonably sized farming town and currently functions as the capital of Lossarnach.

### **Pelargir**

The harbour of Kings, home to former Steward **JerrekCarnelian** for many years. The current Lord, **Huthmiester** has overseen tremendous progress in the construction of the city he designed himself. The past few months has seen the fiefdom steam through construction of the great city on the server.

### **Lamedon** (Now merged with Mornan to form Blackroot Vale)

Ruled by Lord **KipBR**. Lamedon forms Gondor's main food supply and is dotted by many small farmlands and towns that transport grain to the Eastern parts of Gondor, as well as the southern cities of Tarnost and Dol Amroth. It's capital is located at Calembel.

Ethring is a town in the Ringló Vale. Constructed by **SamuVelt** in the earlier days of the faction and further added on to by former High Warden **justinvdvelden**, it was home to many farms and traders.

On August 21st, Lamedon was merged with Mornan to create the single fiefdom of Blackroot Vale under **KipBR**.

### **Mornan** (Now merged with Lamedon to from Blackroot Vale)

It's capital is at Erech, which has completed construction and is believed to be one of the finest builds on the server designed by **HerrUlrich**. Erech is home to the great black stone Isildur brought to Gondor from the island of Númenor. The fiefdom's newest project is the design and construction of the Tarlang's Neck waypoint under former Lord **Rikjeb**. On August 21st, Mornan was merged with Lamedon to create the fiefdom of Blackroot Vale under Lord **KipBR**.

### **Dol Amroth**

The towering city founded towards the southern end of the Gondor - Dol Amroth war stands as the capital of Dol Amroth. Following the ascension of TimothySean to Prince, it was decided that the city would be totally revamped, and the new city continues to be designed. The city is ruled by Lord **Fast0147** and Captain **WyldStrider**.

### **Tarnost**

Major construction has begun in the city recently with the great walls being lifted swiftly around the mountain of Tarnost which lies at the base of the city Palace. The design, originally pieced together by TimothySean and Imrazor, has been redone by Lord **jointgread** of Tarnost, who has been running the city smoothly.

### **Edhellond**

Construction and designing was initially done by **vjranger** and **Prof\_Aronnax** whom created the original style still in use today. Edhellond has seen good progress since its initial beginning and is nearing completion every day. The fiefdom is currently being ruled by Lord **topsecret1234** who is spearheading its construction.

### **Pinnath Gelin**

Initially started by **uriank** under the name Dol Moran, it became the seat of power for the green hills after the reunification with Gondor. For a long time it was the homeland of former Prince **Galador.** Most of the city has been built and designed by former Prince **huntinghalo1** and current Lord **Martinus204**.

### **Ethir Anduin**

The fiefdom populated by the fishermen of Ethir Anduin which contains the city Ethir Anduin within its swamps. Previously led by former Steward and Lord **TeVeel\_Majo**, the fiefdom has prospered into a well functioning fiefdom counting a number of Gondorian members in its population. Its current Lord **DiamondsSteve** is continuing the fiefdom's legacy of successful leaders alongside his Captain **SirBlobby**.

### **Anfalas**

Contains the town and castle of Mir Galen, built and ruled by Lord **Koriakin** and Captain **Coreyj**. Famous for it's tourney grounds and for having the most grand markets west of the Morthond. Anfalas' members have also built the Paths of the Dead through the White Mountains in secrecy for over a year. The path, now finished, begins at Dunharrow and ends North of Erech.

## History

Gondor was founded on September 22nd 2014 by **TackleToWin**, **RedExtremeXD**, and **mrferriera**. TackleToWin became King, controlling the northern half which included Minas Tirith and Osgiliath, RedExtremeXD became heir and was charged with control of Southern Gondor, while mrferriera became the Prince of Dol Amroth. RedExtremeXD famously found Andúril on the Gladden Fields, which was worn down to 1 durability and placed in a temple in the White Mountains.

Their rule of Gondor was brief as the Kingdom proved to be stagnant. **TheSmileBC**, Lord of Eastern Rohan, claimed the throne on November 5th 2014, and **TackleToWin** immediately surrendered to him. An agreement was signed between **RedExtremeXD** and **TheSmileBC** which made RedExtremeXD the independent King of Southern Gondor, but TheSmileBC reneged on this agreement. He allied with **Karseius**, ruler of Harad, and RedExtremeXD surrendered to them on November 10th 2015. Harondor and Gondor’s southern port city were ceded to Harad, while the rest was incorporated into TheSmileBC’s domains.

**TheSmileBC** began constructing a new, larger Minas Tirith, while his heir **Atanvarno** began construction of Osgiliath. He later abdicated and Atanvarno was crowned King.

**Atanvarno** was determined to destroy the power of the shadow, and he led a crusade against Harad before joining with Rohan to go to war against Isengard. After civil wars began in Near Harad and Mordor against governments friendly to Gondor, he intervened and crushed them. After a successful reign, he abdicated for **Zhatelier**, Lord of Pelargir, on May 28th 2015.

**Zhatelier** faced a crisis when the Herenyar contested Gondor’s control of Tolfalas on June 24th 2015. This was resolved on June 29th 2015 when the two factions agreed to split the island in half, and when the Herenyar collapsed they were able to peacefully reconquer the area.

Gondor joined Dunland in the Shirevolk-Dunland war due to the antics of JamesTurpin, and when the Great War broke out on July 11th 2015, Gondor played an important role. **Zhatelier** chose to resign on July 26th 2015, and an election was held over his successor. Former king **Atanvarno** defeated General **fireninja8575** with a vote of 9-8 and was crowned king, being presented with Andúril on the orders of Mevans as the previous Andúril had been lost.

**Atanvarno** immediately announced the creation of the Union of Númenor along with **Skelesam**, Chieftain of the Rangers of the North, and **Thain\_Vibiras** of the Hobbits. The founding of Númenor between the three factions ushered in Gondor’s first golden age. Its population increased at least two-fold and its people rallied behind their King, forming the finest armies of their time.

With its newfound power, Gondor aggressively expanded its borders. **Atanvarno** himself led the Númenorean conquest of Umbar whereupon he incorporated it into the Union. Notable figures of his reign include **Tarandarion** (TheLazyCow) who served as the ruler of the Rangers of Ithilien, **Bruno870**, who ruled West Osgiliath, and **Tar\_Fuinor**, who ruled Minas Tirith and the Pelennor Fields as a whole. **Atanvarno** chose to abdicate as King on October 6th, 2015.

**Fireninja8575** was then elected as the new King with little opposition and ruled until April 2016. His reign was focused on successfully maintaining Gondor’s borders and under his rule peace persisted both within and around Númenor.

Upon **Fireninja8575**’s resignation, he announced an election to choose his replacement. The candidates included the Lord of Dol Amroth InternetMiners, the Acting Lord of Dol Amroth **Sebrom**, the Lord of Gering **Liodir**, two-time King **Atanvarno**, the Lord of Lamedon **CHead2000**, and the Youtuber **HarryVsGaming**. Sebrom won a plurality of the vote but not a majority, causing InternetMiners to combine his votes with the runner-up, Liodir. **Liodir** was then crowned King, with **InternetMiners** being made Steward

**Sebrom** disputed the results of the election, arguing it was illegal for candidates to pool their votes. Conflict rolled across Gondor, and **Sebrom** defected to Mordor in anger. He thereafter became its King and strengthened the faction in opposition to Gondor. He would later leave for the Gladden Fields, and although he was soon banned, Gladden grew stronger as well.

During his tenure, **Liodir** fought to maintain and expand Gondorian influence without success. With April’s update adding Dorwinion to the mod, **Thain\_Vibiras** attempted to conquer the region for Númenor but was rebuffed by its existing population. This failure, coupled with Gondor’s internal disputes, prompted **Kvesir**, the leader of Umbar, to rebel against Númenor. In the face of such defeats, Númenor faced infighting between its leaders and promptly collapsed.

After a conflictual reign, **Liodir** abdicated as King on October 3rd 2016. In the election over his successor, the Lord of Anfalas, **DebtFreeLyfe**, defeated CHead2000 of Lamedon with a vote of 8-4. **Tarixxiv** of Ithilien was named his Steward and effectively ran the realm in Debt's name through a relatively stable period. In May 2017, **DebtFreeLyfe** abdicated as King and an election was held, but only **Tarixxiv** registered for the election and he was proclaimed King.

Shortly after **Tarrixiv**’s coronation, a new threat to Gondor emerged. Initially formed as a loose group of foreign players, the Republic of Lebennin gradually gained enough momentum to form its own secession movement. **Tarixxiv** ordered an invasion of the Republic which ended with Lebennin agreeing to become a vassal of Gondor. Following this, Gondor helped found the Coalition of Dawn with Rohan and Arnor.

In two blows, Gondor would lose two border provinces. Tolfalas became occupied by its former vassal Umbar in July 2017 while Ethir Anduin was conquered by Mordor on September 3rd 2017.

Making matters worse, Vellisar announced the independence of the Principality of Dol Amroth on October 13th, 2017. To confront the crisis, the inactive lord **Capt9Captain** of Dol Amroth was supplanted by Gondor’s leadership but he responded by opening the city gates to the rebels. **Tarrixiv** once again ordered an invasion of the area but the threat spread quickly. The rebels soon occupied Pinnath Gelin. In one final blow to **Tarrixiv**’s reign, Mordor declared war on November 25th 2017.

Beset by enemies, the situation seemed dire. Gondorian Lords **Mr\_Dalek**, **SonOfGondor**, and **Viceroy\_Vibiras** were all falling into inactivity and there was infighting amongst those active in the council. **Tarrixiv** chose to abdicate as King and attempted to name **JerrekCarnelian**, **Hell\_Ryder** and **KevinLOTR** as King, but each refused him in turn.

An election was then held among the eight lords of Gondor for the realm’s kingship. **SpeedySC**, Lord of the Pelennor Fields faced off against **Icefrone**, Prince of Ithilien and **Elendil\_The\_Tall**, King of Arnor, who wished to add Gondor to his domains. Icefrone voted for himself, the northern Lord Hell\_Ryder voted for Elendil, as did SpeedySC's enemy, Mr\_Dalek. **SpeedySC** took the remaining 5 votes and won the election, being crowned in December 2017.

Following the declaration of the Great Dominion-Gondor War, **SpeedySC** immediately went inactive as Mordor launched an invasion of Arnor. It would win crushing victories in the Battles of Minas Aquil and Bree. Even amidst the conflict enveloping Gondor and its allies, domestic strife was rampant. Facing another civil war and knowing they could not fight on yet another front, Gondor was forced to give the Republic of Lebennin its independence on January 29th, 2018. A further treaty was signed with the Principality of Dol Amroth on February 13th in which Gondor ceded Dol Amroth and parts of Pinnath Gelin. Gondor's darkest hour had come.

Tired of **SpeedySC**'s inactivity, the Prince of Ithilien **Icefrone**, Steward of Gondor and Lord of Pelargir **JerrekCarnelian**, Lord of Lamedon **KevinLOTR**, and Lord of the Pelennor Fields **TackleToWin** declared an end to the Gondorian Monarchy and the foundation of a ruling Council of Lords on March 1st 2018.

In what can only be described as perfect timing to turn back the gut-wrenching decline of Gondor, this council went on to win stunning victories against Mordor at the Black Gate, Rammas Echor, and Ethir Anduin. Having gained a brief respite from their enemies following the Treaty of Crossroads of the Fallen King, the Council was able to focus on the Druwaith Laur.

The Druwaith Laur attempted to conquer Anfalas from Gondor but they were defeated and incorporated into Gondor in April 2018, and when they revolted on May 14th 2018 they were crushed. A favorable peace treaty with their ally Mordor was later established on June 4th 2018. This left Gondor at peace for the first time in a year, and although they had lost swaths of land, this was partially offset by their acquisition of the Druwaith Laur.

Over the following year and a half, multiple Lords would rise to positions in the Council of Lords. They led Gondor in participating within the Arnorian-Dunlending War on April 24th 2019 and the Isengard-Arnorian War on October 2nd 2019, both of which would be victories.

Sadly, the council would over time go inactive as its biggest fault was not encouraging the faction to grow like it used to. But still, its greatest achievement was turning back the decline of Gondor, which in early 2018, faced utter extinction. While not returning Gondor to its previous levels of power, it had successfully sustained the faction enough to survive and bide its time for an opportunity.

The awaited opportunity came on January 1st, 2020, with the return of the King. Over the next three and a half years, five Ship-Kings ruled Gondor, starting with **Gondhir** and his four successors. Their collective leadership ushered Gondor into its second and greatest Golden Age, surpassing all previous levels of prestige. While this page’s history details the broad strokes of their tenures, a richer and vivid detailing of their reigns can be found here.

On that momentous January 1st, the Council of Stewards made the historic decision to disband, paving the way for **Gondhir**’s coronation as the new King of Gondor. He swiftly proclaimed the Union of Nimloth, a binding union between Gondor and Dol Amroth. Together, under the joint rule of **Gondhir** and Prince **Galador\_Vituri**, the two factions embarked on a journey to govern their unified realm.

With elegance, **Gondhir** orchestrated a reversal of Gondor’s decline, initiating a period of unprecedented growth that propelled Gondor’s return to prominence. Simultaneously, the Coalition of Dawn cast their votes to dissolve.

To fortify his territories, **Gondhir** spearheaded the push to build crucial faction waypoints, notably Minas Tirith and Osgiliath. On March 1st 2020, however, **Gondhir** chose to step down as King, passing the mantle to his capable Steward, **Prof\_Aronnax**. Gondhir’s legacy stands as a testament to his significant contributions to Gondorian infrastructure.

His reign, alongside **Prof\_Aronnax**, played a pivotal role in shaping the future era of Greater Gondor under the successive leadership of **ScaryKiwi** and **BobTC**. **Gondhir**’s steady guidance during the crucial period following the unification of Gondor and Dol Amroth laid the foundations for future prosperity, capitalized on by the coming Ship-Kings. Many of his reforms, such as the ranking system, persist today, albeit with slight modifications. If nothing else, they showcase the enduring influence of **Gondhir**’s visionary leadership.

During **Prof\_Aronnax**’s reign, Gondor experienced a remarkable period marked by both conflict and growth. Over the course of his and **Gondhir**’s reign, Gondor witnessed one of its largest population explosions in history. He oversaw a war against Mordor (February 20th to April 7th, 2020) that ended in a White Peace after Gondor successfully held its ground against the prevailing superpower of that era.

**Prof\_Aronnax**’s legacy is best shown by his military prowess. He emerged as arguably the greatest Warrior-King and Marshal of Gondor, rivalled only by mythic figures like **Atanvarno**. Notably, he founded the Free People’s Vanguard, a military order intended to foster military camaraderie between the armies of the Free Peoples.

Under his leadership, the Vanguard helped shape one of Gondor’s most successful and effective fighting forces, surpassing the quality of **Atanvarno** and **Fireninja8575**’s armies. In its prime, this order was a stalwart symbol of Free People unity and cooperation against their adversaries.

King **Prof\_Aronnax** led Gondor into joining the Council of Calion on July 7th, 2020. After a reign marked by constant conflict, **Prof\_Aronnax** opted to abdicate on August 21st, 2020. His crown was passed to his Steward, **LukasFredin**. He then chose **ScaryKiwi**, the beloved Lord of Lossarnach to become his heir and Steward of Gondor.

Following **LukasFredin**’s rise to the throne, the server bore witness to two rebellions erupting in Free People’s factions, the Erebor and Lebennin Civil Wars. With Erebor’s internal strife threatening to polarize the Free Peoples of Middle Earth, Gondor forged a path of neutrality. The Gondorian leadership however, in solidarity with the Council of Calion, then offered unofficial, political support to the Erebor rebels.

At the same time, the Gondorian Inner Council, observing a deadlock in reunification talks between Gondor and the Republic of Lebennin, took a different approach. They directly intervened in the civil war on the side of Lebennin’s rebels. After months of conflict pressuring the Republic, its Senators reopened negotiations with Gondor. A compromise, skillfully crafted by Steward **ScaryKiwi**, was soon after accepted by both sides. On December 15th, 2020, Lebennin formally reunited with Gondor and Dol Amroth, mending years of separation.

On January 8th, 2021, the Eastern Empire comprising Khand and Rhudel, declared war on Gondor. In response, **ScaryKiwi**, then serving as Regent, rallied its allies, specifically calling upon the Council of Calion, to bolster his strength in the face of the coming evil.

Faced with this new conflict, however, **LukasFredin** made a strategic decision to abdicate the throne in favor of his Steward and current Regent, **ScaryKiwi**. The leadership transition intended to focus Gondor’s response to the impending war by consolidating its hierarchy under one leader.

With skillful diplomacy, **ScaryKiwi** united the Free Peoples into their largest wartime coalition in server history. Serving as its grand strategist, he revolutionized the coordination of large-scale wars, setting a lasting precedent for future conflicts. Despite the coalition’s logistical success, the war’s fate was ultimately decided on the battlefield where the tactics of Gondor’s enemies had the edge.

On March 23rd of that year, the war between Gondor and the Eastern Empire concluded after two unsuccessful sieges. It emerged soon after however, that many participants in the Eastern Empire’s army were banned players on alt accounts. Their involvement, which included illegal spying and item duplication, led to the war being deemed largely inconsequential.

Recognizing the strategic importance it might one day play, **ScaryKiwi** founded the Council of the White Tree on February 2nd, 2021. Comprising Arnor, Bree, Rohan, and Greater Gondor, it was the de-facto successor to the long dead Coalition of Dawn. This alliance would grow instrumental in preserving Greater Gondor’s dominion over Middle Earth.

Following the war, **ScaryKiwi** nimbly reversed Gondor’s gentle decline, restoring its position as the preeminent Free Peoples faction. Gondor experienced a surge in membership as a new era of new infrastructure projects and rapid construction swept across the kingdom. With the fall of Gondor’s rival, the Eastern Empire, the faction was free to prosper unrivalled. The latter half of S**caryKiwi**’s reign marked Greater Gondor’s peak population, reaching about eighty players active in the past two weeks (Gondor’s December 2021 census).

On August 23rd, diplomatic relations soured between Durin’s Folk (post-civil war Erebor & Iron Hills). **ScaryKiwi**, rallying a great host of Free Peoples, intervened in support of Durin’s Folk, whilst Mordor found an ally in Rhudel. The war extended to the slopes of the great Lonely Mountain whereupon Mordor’s armies laid siege. A relieving army, led by former Gondorian General **FebrezeGuy95**, fought a narrow victory on the battlefield. The prowess of Captain **DiamondsSteve** played a pivotal role, tipping the balance in Gondor’s favor. Beat back with heavy casualties, Mordor surrendered its claims and concluded the war in a white peace.

Simultaneously on August 23rd, Rhudel declared war on the Wind Dwarves. Unlike the previous conflict, this war faced continuous delays throughout the following year, finally concluding on August 21st, 2022.

Shortly thereafter, the Half Trolls declared war on Dol Amroth. Under the impression that the Swan-Knights were weak, they expected a swift victory yielding riches. The war would later end in a white peace, much to the disappointment of **ScaryKiwi** who sought an easy victory.

In a strategic move to fortify the North and project Gondorian influence into Eriador, **ScaryKiwi** successfully acquired the strategic Mouths of Isen tile and waypoint from Isengard. Through a mix of military bluster and diplomatic intrigue, this marked Greater Gondor’s first territorial expansion in two years.

In an unfortunate series of events within October, the faction faced setbacks with the loss of two leaders, Steward Storm\_the\_Wizard and High Warden **justinvdvelden**. Undeterred, **ScaryKiwi** swiftly reorganized leadership and appointed two new figures to fill their roles, **BobTC** and **Commando98** (later to be **SpammyAni**) respectively.

Eager to solidify Greater Gondor’s hegemony over Middle Earth, **ScaryKiwi** declared war on its southern adversary, Near Harad, to reclaim Harondor. Rallying its allies Arnor, Rohan, the High Elves, and Durin’s Folk, Gondor faced a predominantly Haradric coalition. Their league comprised Near Harad, Umbar, Morwaith, Half-Trolls, Taurethrim, Dol Guldur, Isengard, and Mordor. Despite anticipating an easy victory and conquest of Harondor in a fair fight, some of Gondor’s enemies planned on boycotting the siege to protest war rules. The admins intervened and paused (cancelled) the war to the disappointment of Gondor’s coalition.

On November 23rd, Gondor fully annexed Lebennin, putting to rest years of internal division that had persisted since the rebellion of Dol Amroth and the secession of Lebennin.

Working with Prince **jointgread**, Ship-King **ScaryKiwi** spearheaded various reforms aimed at fostering PvP, recruitment, and building within Greater Gondor. He introduced subsidies and rewards for activity and recruitment while organizing numerous build-days and faction events.

**ScaryKiwi**’s foreign policy is prominently remembered for Greater Gondor’s hegemony. He positioned Greater Gondor at the heart of Free People’s politics and reformed the Council of the White Tree into the 2nd Union of Númenor (the Reunited Kingdom).

With the official establishment of Númenor on January 1st, 2022, **ScaryKiwi** was jointly acknowledged as High King by Gondor, Arnor, Dol Amroth, and Rohan. A historic achievement finally realizing the long-sought dream of a Reunited Kingdom, it was no coincidence this date fell on the 2nd anniversary of the Gondor-Dol Amroth reunification. With strong relationships towards Bree and Dale, he adopted them as unofficial protectorates, embodying Gondor’s extensive influence in Eriador and Rhovanion.

February 8th, 2022, marked the return of **Storm\_the\_Wizard** after enduring a five-month false ban. Entrusted with the Lordship of Anórien, he would later resume his Stewardship and heirdom under future King **BobTC**.

Further solidifying **ScaryKiwi** and Númenor's influence, the Kingdom of Dorwinion joined Númenor  as a vassal state on February 8th of that year. They, too, acknowledged **ScaryKiwi** as High King. This event marked the pinnacle of Greater Gondor and Númenor's territorial extent until the conquest of North Tolfalas in March 2023.

The 5th of March 2022 saw **ScaryKiwi** stepping down from both his High Kingship of Númenor and Gondor. This choice elevated **BobTC** to the position of King of Greater Gondor. Simultaneously, **Storm\_the\_Wizard** was appointed Steward of Gondor by the Lord’s Council.

Ascendant King **BobTC** faced the challenge of the server’s three-month closure which posed difficulties in maintaining membership engagement. Upon the server’s return, he implemented comprehensive financial reforms, aimed at bolstering the faction’s treasury. With the Princedom of Dol Amroth vacant, **BobTC** played a key role in **SpammyAni**’s appointment to the role. The Princedom had traditionally been inherited by the Vituri princes, but with the departure of **jointgread** and **LilTexan\_**, the line lay broken.

On the 21st of August, the field battle of the year-long Rhudel-Wind Dwarven War finally took place. Gondor’s forces, led by **SpammyAni** and **FebrezeGuy95**, decisively defeated an army mostly composed of Mordor’s troops.

The 17th of September then marked **topsecret1234**’s appointment as Captain of Ships, heir to the Princedom of Dol Amroth. This restored the Inner Council’s numbers to five members.

On the 3rd of October, the Rhudel-Wind Dwarven War drew to a close with Gondor emerging victorious.

Following this defeat of Evil. the power and authority of Mordor gradually diminished. Opportunistic leaders among the Shadow’s ranks sought to subvert the status quo, leading to the splintering of a formerly united evil. The Eastern Empire (Rhudel) and Isengard violently departed the Shadow Confederacy to establish their own Imperial Federation, regaining an independent foothold in server politics.

To celebrate **SpammyAni**’s ascent to Princedom and High Kingship of Númenor, a great feast was proclaimed in Minas Tirith. Allies and enemies alike attended to pay their respects to the Marshal-Prince.

As the third year of the Union of Nimloth concluded and the first year of the Union of Númenor ended, Greater Gondor endured as the greatest and most powerful Free People’s faction. Armed with abundant resources and a formidable player base including skilled architects, crafty builders, and many PvPers, Gondor was positioned as a beacon for other factions to follow into the New Year.

In January 2023, Greater Gondor declared the “Gondorian Reclamation War” against the Haradrim. Triggered by a refusal to return ancestral Gondorian territory, **BobTC** and **SpammyAni** led the war effort. Despite suffering a setback in the initial confrontation, the full might of Númenor and its allies was brought to the fore as Gondor triumphed at the battles of East Osgiliath and Northern Tolfalas. The war concluded with an overwhelming victory ending the siege of Dol Amroth. Gondorian Generals **DiamondsSteve**, **Sir.Lifts\_Alot**, and **FebrezeGuy95** played an instrumental role in decisively quelling any Shadow attempts to challenge Greater Gondor’s dominance. Notably this war was fully documented in a video by **SpammyAni** and **Vanderm**, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpO3zNhUEF4.

Following the triumphant conclusion of the war, the northern tile of Tolfalas was merged into Dol Amroth and put under the rule of **HuntingHalo1**. The Union of Númenor also unanimously opted to begin joint military exercises. The departure of **DiamondsSteve**, a revered member of Greater Gondor, marked the end of an era as he left behind a military legacy few could match.

As a blanket of peace enveloped Greater Gondor once more, the Inner Council embarked on a series of reforms to revive neglected or underused aspects of the Kingdom. One notable initiative proposed by **topsecret1234** introduced an optional quest system. It sought to encourage increased activity and resource production within Greater Gondor.

On April 6th, 2023, **BobTC** abdicated the throne after an eventful year, month, and day of ruling Greater Gondor. As the last great Ship-King, his departure marked the end of a rich reign that included conquest of Tolfalas, construction of various waypoint builds, and the maintenance of Greater Gondor’s hegemony over the server.

With **Storm\_the\_Wizard** ascending to the throne, Gondor entered a new era on TOS. Looking for an heir, he chose the even-handed **ThorUlfson** to take over as Steward. His choice was ratified quickly in the Lord’s Council.

Sickened by months of stagnation, King **Storm\_the\_Wizard** initiated a series of reforms on August 28th, 2023. Aimed at breathing new life into Greater Gondor, these reforms included treasury-sponsored build-days and a revamped gear policy.

On December 27th, Near Harad declared war on Gondor. With **Storm\_the\_Wizard** absent and **ThorUlfson** serving as de-facto Regent, Gondor was caught flat-footed and unawares.

Gondor lost the initial engagement against Near Harad on the 13th of January.

## Rulers of Gondor

Gondor, as one of the most popular lore factions, Gondor has had the most rulers of any faction in Middle Earth. Since its founding, Gondor has had 17 Kings spread over three dynasties.

### Era of the Founding

At the dawn of TOS, Gondor’s first leaders fled the drowning of Númenor to establish a new realm for the faithful Dúnedain. Flanked by the White Mountains to the north and the Mountains of Shadow to the east, this southern Kingdom in exile came to be known as Gondor, the land of stone. Founded by King *TackleToWin*, this original dynasty consisted of only two kings:

* King *TackleToWin* “The Founder”
* King *RedExtremeXD* “The Defeated”

This dynasty came to its end after the invasion of Gondor by *b\_boymasterman*, later known as *TheSmileBC*.

### Era of the Rohirric Dynasty

As Rohirric Lord *b\_boymasterman* laid claim to the throne of Gondor, King *RedExtremeXD* agreed to split Gondor into two separate kingdoms. The south would be ruled by himself whilst the north by *b\_boymasterman*.

With *b\_ boymasterman*’s ambition however, this solution proved short lived. With the defeat of King *RedExtremeXD*, *b\_ boymasterman* renounced his Rohirric roots and took the kingly name *Arantoer\_II* to assimilate into Gondorian culture.

* King *Arantoer\_II* "The Usurper"
* King *Elendil* (*Atanvarno*) "The Ranger"
* King *Zhatelier* (5th King) "The Loyal"

This dynasty met its end with the creation of an elective process to decide the monarch.

### Era of Elective Monarchy

During the reign of *Zhatelier*, the method of succession was reformed in an election process. The following kings were thus selected by popular vote.

* King *Atanvarno* "The Great"
* King *fireninja8575* "The Disgraced"
* King *Liodir* "The Drunk"
* King *DebtFreeLYFE* "The Jolly"
* King *Tarixxiv* (10th King) "The Cursed"
* King *SpeedySC* "The Builder"

### Era of Kinstrife and Interregnum

In the wake of *Tarixxiv*’s disastrous reign and the disappearance of King *SpeedySC*, a handful of powerful Gondorian Lords took control of the faction. In the monarch's absence, they served as a council of stewards to lead the kingdom. At the beginning of the Stewards’ rule, they wrestled with the three-way civil war between Gondor, Dol Amroth, and Lebennin alongside conflict with Mordor. The original Council consisted of the following players:

* Lord Chancellor *Icefrone*
* Lord Steward *JerrekCarnelian*
* Lord Commander *KevinLOTR*
* Lord Seneschal *TackleToWin*

After their resignations, Gondor saw the rise and fall of several other Lord Councillors:

* Lord Seneschal *RikjeB*
* Lord Commander *SonOfGondor*
* Lord Chancellor *JerrekCarnelian*
* Lord Commander *Commando98*
* Lord Seneschal *Lord\_Of\_Ceres*
* Lord Steward *DiamondDog77*
* Lord Seneschal *TeVeelMajo*
* Lord Steward *Gondhir*

With the ascension of *Gondhir*, the then-Council of *TeVeelMajo*, *Commando98*, and *Gondhir* opted to reform the government into a triumvirate.

### Era of Reunification, Return of the King, and the Ship Kings

During this prosperous era spanning the lives of five kings, Gondor’s misfortunes reversed. These five kings, or the ‘Ship-Kings’ as they were titled, did much to strengthen Gondor’s military and diplomatic influence. Their power was such that Gondor had reached a peak of strength never again surpassed. While this page’s history details the broad strokes of their tenures, a richer and vivid detailing of their reigns can be found here.

After years of separation, Gondor and Dol Amroth reformed the Kingdom of Gondor into a union between the two factions. With this new administration, the title of “King” returned and was bestowed upon *Gondhir*. The first unified Inner Council of Gondor consisted of the following players:

* King *Gondhir* "The Unifier"
* Prince *Galador\_Vituri* "The Just" (later Imrazor\_ "The Unyielding")
* Steward *Prof\_Aronnax*
* Captain of Ships *Imrazor\_*
* Warden *Commando98*

With the abdication of King *Gondhir*, the honourable Steward *Prof\_Aronnax* was named King. During this time, the tide of war turned against Gondor’s ally the Wind Dwarves, thus Gondor was made to show its strength in the War of the East. The second unified Inner Council of Gondor comprised the following players:

* King *Prof\_Aronnax* "The Warrior"
* Prince *TimothySean* "The Architect" (later huntinghalo1)
* Steward *LukasFredin*
* Captain of Ships *huntinghalo1* (later jointgread)
* Warden *Gondhir* (later SamuVelt)

After a time of growth, peace, and conflict, King *Prof\_Aronnax*, the second king of the Reunified Kingdom of Gondor and Dol Amroth stepped down. His Steward *LukasFredin* was then crowned King. This created the third unified Inner Council of Gondor, consisting of the following players:

* King *LukasFredin* "The Diplomat"
* Prince *huntinghalo1* "The Beloved"
* Steward *scarykiwi*
* Captain of Ships *jointgread*
* Warden *SamuVelt*

After a period of peace lasting nearly until the end of his reign, King *LukasFredin*, the third King of Reunified Gondor, abdicated in favour of the respected Steward *scarykiwi*. King *scarykiwi*, as the fifteenth king of Gondor and fourth King of Reunified Gondor, would later become the first High King of Arnor, Dol Amroth, Dorwinion, Lebennin, and Rohan (Union of Númenor). As such, the fourth Inner Council of Greater Gondor was formed and comprised the following players:

* King *scarykiwi* "The Magnificent"
* Prince *jointgread* "The Virtuous"
* Steward *BobTC* (previously *Storm\_the\_Wizard*)
* Captain of ships *LilTexan\_* (previously *0xCursor*)
* Warden *SpammyAni* (previously *justinvdvelden* and *Commando98*)

Following an exceptionally prosperous reign rampant with peace, conflict, and expansion, King *scarykiwi*, the fifteenth King of Gondor and first High King of the Union of Númenor stepped down. Steward *BobTC* took up the mantle as sixteenth King of Gondor and fifth King of the Reunified Kingdom. The fifth unified Inner Council was thus formed of the following players:

* King *BobTC* "The Resolute"
* Prince *SpammyAni* "The Marshal"
* Steward *Storm\_the\_wizard*
* Captain of ships *topsecret1234*
* Warden *Sir.Lifts-alot*

After a reign of both peace and war, King BobTC, sixteenth king of Gondor, fifth ruler of the Reunited Kingdom, and fourth High King of Númenor, formally abdicated the throne of Greater Gondor. Steward *Storm\_the\_Wizard* thereafter became Gondor’s seventeenth King and sixth King since reunification. The sixth unified Inner Council of Greater Gondor was thus formed:

* King *Storm\_the\_Wizard* "The Scholar"
* Prince *topsecret1234* "-" (previously *SpammyAni*)
* Steward *ThorUlfson*
* Captain of Ships *Fast0147*
* High Warden *Sir.Lift's-alot*