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Wainriders

The **Wainriders** were a confederation of Easterling tribes who were united by their hatred of Gondor, and stirred-up by the Dark Lord Sauron to attack Gondor.

## History

The Wainriders started raiding the East-lands of Gondor in TA 1851 and five years later they launched a major assault, defeating the army of Gondor and killing King Narmacil II at the Battle of the Plains. They rode in great wagons and chariots (which gave them their name), and raided the lands of Rhovanion, destroying or enslaving its people. Gondor gradually lost all of its possessions east of the river Anduin (save only Ithilien) to them. The thirtieth King of Gondor, Calimehtar son of Narmacil, defeated the Wainriders at the Second Battle of Dagorlad, but while the Wainriders were checked they were not destroyed.

They struck back in 1944, allying themselves with the Haradrim of Near Harad and the Variags of Khand. They managed to slay king Ondoher and both his sons, but instead of riding on to Minas Anor and taking the city, they paused to celebrate. Meanwhile, general Eärnil of Gondor's southern army had defeated the Haradrim and rode north to defend his king. He came too late to rescue Ondoher, but managed to totally defeat the Wainriders at the Battle of the Camp. Eärnil was crowned king. After this defeat the might of the Wainriders was broken, and their confederacy broke up. It was later realised by the Wise and the rulers of Gondor themselves that the Wainrider attacks had been staged by Sauron to allow him to reclaim Mordor while Gondor's watch was diverted and also to prevent the South Kingdom from aiding Arthedain in its war with Angmar.
Wolves

**Wolves** were four-legged, carnivorous canines who lived in Arda since the First Age. There were many subspecies in Middle-earth - apart from the original Gray Wolves, these groups included the White Wolves, Dogs, Werewolves, and Wargs.

Dogs were domesticated from Gray Wolves. Werewolves were bred from Gray Wolves inhabited by demons and were minions of the Dark Powers.

[*citation needed*] . Wargs were a large, intelligent race of wolves who were the natural allies of the Dark Powers, and were most likely descendants of the Werewolves. The White Wolves were a mysterious race of unknown origin who inhabited the frozen Northern lands and might have been neutral.

Wolves, like many other animals in Arda (Crows, Bats, burden beasts, Mumakil, etc.) had nothing to do naturally with forces of darkness but served it at varying points throughout the Ages. Carcharoth, Draugluin, and the other evil wolves of the First Age were normal wolves possessed by Morgoth's power, and the Wargs may have been descended from them.

Because of their strange relationship with the Dark Powers, It is unknown whether wolves were created just as the other Middle-earth beasts were created, or if they were created by Morgoth. If they were created by Morgoth, they were probably the least evil of his creations. During the First Age, the only known time they fought for Morgoth was During the War of Wrath, in which most of the wolves were slain, but a few survived and fled to safety. During the third age, the wolves that lived in Angmar pledged loyalty to The Witch-king. It is also unknown if they chose to join the armies of Angmar, or if they were forced to against their will. They fought in many battles against Arnor and presumably continued to thrive in Angmar after its final defeat.
Westlands

**Westlands** is a large part of Middle-earth, perhaps referring to the entire north-western region of the continent.

Occasionally it may also be used more specifically as a name of Eriador.

## Geography

The Westlands were the most well known and documented part of Middle-earth, the north-western part of the continent facing Belegaer. It consisted of huge regions of land, such as Beleriand/Lindon, Eriador, Rhovanion, Gondor, and Mordor. The most extreme regions of the Westlands (that perhaps did not belong to them) were alien lands such as Rhûn, Harad, and Khand. Beyond them, unknown lands lay to the East and South.

Of the Westlands, the western portion called Beleriand was drowned at the end of the First Age, and survivors relocated to Lindon and Eriador. Eriador, now the westernmost part of Middle-earth, was bordered by the Misty Mountains to the East which stretched down south to the White Mountains and the Bay of Belfalas.

Across the Misty Mountains from Eriador was another region of the Westlands, Rhovanion. It extended east to the Sea of Rhûn. Within Rhovanion, there were the great forest of Mirkwood, Fangorn Forest, and Lothlórien. To the south was the region of Mordor, encircled on three sides by mountains. To the far north of Rhovanion and Eriador alike was the icy Forodwaith.

The southern part of the Westlands was around the Bay of Belfalas, including the area of Gondor.

## History

In the Elder Days, most of the Westlands were covered by an immense forest.

The Westlands were populated by almost all known races of Middle-earth: Elves (Eldar) and Men who stayed behind on their way to the West, and who later escaped the destruction of Beleriand. Dwarves, Orcs and Ents also made their realms all over the Westlands.

During the Second Age, many Númenóreans came and established their settlements. It was then when the huge forests begun to shrink as trees were used to build their ships. The Fangorn Forest and the Old Forest were the remnants of those days.

The Númenórean Realms in Exile, Arnor and Gondor, dominated the Westlands during the Second and Third Ages. Eventually, most of the Mannish peoples of the Westlands were brought together under the Reunited Kingdom. Their first King, Elessar, was titled "Lord of the Westlands" in the Fourth Age.

## Bays and islands

* Tol Morwen
* Tol Fuin
* Himling
* Tolfalas, in the Bay of Belfalas
* Icebay of Forochel
* Gulf of Lune
* Bay of Belfalas
Year of the Trees 1105

**Year of the Trees 1105** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1105**) is the 1105th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1105 was also **V.Y. 4605** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Many Elves heed the summons of Oromë, and passing the Sea of Helcar, begin the Great March to Aman. The three clans willing were ever known as the Eldar and they were: the Vanyar led by Ingwë; the Noldor led by Finwë; and the Teleri led by Elwë and Olwë.
* Some Elves - possibly led by Morwë and Nurwë - chose to stay behind and became known as the Avari, the Unwilling. This was the First Sundering of the Elves.
Year of the Trees 1115

**Year of the Trees 1115** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1115**) is the 1115th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1115 was also **V.Y. 4615** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Eldar pass through a great forest and encounter the Anduin and the Misty Mountains. Oromë leads the Vanyar and the Noldor across the river and the Towers of Mist but the Teleri are unwilling.
* Some of the Teleri are led southwards along the Great River by Lenwë and later become known as the Nandor. This is the Second Sundering of the Elves.
Wind Lance

The **Wind Lance** was a giant ranged weapon used by the Men of Dale and of Lake-town in the Third Age.

## History

They were crafted by the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain. The wind lance itself resembles a giant crossbow or ballista (an ancient Roman weapon).

### The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Lord Girion of Dale mounts black arrows on to the Windlance and fires them at Smaug during a flashback. One of the arrows hits its mark but only loosens a scale. Girion is killed before he can finish Smaug off with the final black arrow.

### The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Dwarves see the wind lance on the top of the tower.

### The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Smaug destroys the wind lance, which forces Bard to use his son, Bain, as the bow for the Black Arrow.
Year of the Trees 1165

**Year of the Trees 1165** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1165**) is the 1165th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1165 was also **V.Y. 4665** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* The last of the Vanyar depart from Tirion. The Noldor live in Tirion alone and their friendships are with the Teleri.
Wereworms

**Wereworms** or **Giant Wire-worms** were creatures inhabiting the deserts of Rhun. They seem to have been largely forgotten by the inhabitants of the Westlands, even in nearby Wilderland.

## The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Azog marshaled them to borrow tunnels in which the Dol Guldur Army could pass to The Long Valley unseen.

They had no further involvement in the battle, although it seems they sparked Thorin's fear for his treasure, seeing as how they could borrow into the Lower Halls where his hoard was.
Year of the Trees 1050

**Year of the Trees 1050** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1050**) is the 1050th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1050 was also **V.Y. 4550** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Varda finishes forming constellations with the Valacirca. She hangs this in the north as a threat to Melkor.
* The Elves awake in Cuiviénen. The first thing they see are the stars.
* Melian ascends Taniquetil to see the stars, but she then desires to see Middle-earth and leaves Valinor for Beleriand.
Year of the Trees 1450

**Year of the Trees 1450** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1450**) is the 1450th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1450 was also **V.Y. 4950** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Fëanor finishes his creation of the Silmarils.
* Melkor covets the Silmarils and spreads lies amongst the Noldor that Fingolfin wishes to supplant Finwë and Fëanor. The Noldor start building armouries.
Third Age 2840

**Third Age 2840** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2840**) is the 2840th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2840 was also known as **S.R. 1240** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Hildigrim Took, fourth child and third son of Thain Gerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb.
Year of the Trees 1085

**Year of the Trees 1085** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1085**) is the 1085th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1085 was also **V.Y. 4585** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Oromë discovers the Elves near the shores of Helcar; he names them the Eldar, the People of the Stars. As a result of Melkor's spies and whispers, some Eldar are afraid of Oromë and flee as he approaches.
* About this time, it is possible that the first Orcs are created, being corrupted from Elves.
Year of the Trees 1300

**Year of the Trees 1300** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1300**) is the 1300th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1300 was also **V.Y. 4800** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Finrod and Turgon.
* Daeron, loremaster in Doriath, invents the Runes.
* Thingol, on the advice of Melian, builds Menegroth with the help of the Dwarves of Belegost.
Twelve Houses of the Gondothlim

The **twelve houses of the Gondothlim** were the kindreds of Gondolin, according to the early version of the legendarium in *The Book of Lost Tales*. Their lords and deeds are described in the "The Fall of Gondolin" in great detail.

## History

When the Gondothlim knew that Melko's armies were approaching Gondolin, all the folks and lords were reunited coming from all parts of the city. Here are named in the order they came when King Turgon called them to council::172-174

During the council, nearly all the lords agreed with Tuor that the Gondothlim should leave the city before the siege began, but Turgon was convinced by Meglin and Salgant to stay and fight in the city that they loved. Thus, all the houses prepared to battle.

When the Fall of Gondolin began, all of them suffered great losses or were completely destroyed, except the House of the King, who remained in the palace to protect the King.:183 First, the folk of the Mole were scattered after they attacked the folk of the Wing and Meglin was killed by Tuor. Later, after the northern gate was lost, Duilin was killed, but the house of the Swallow kept fighting without their lord. Soon the folk of the Hammer and their lord Rog were butchered outside the walls; Penlod suffered the next attack, so he was killed and both of his houses lost many men.:178-179 Meanwhile, the host of the Harp abandoned their treacherous lord Salgant and went to save the folk of the Golden Flower, being mostly destroyed in the Great Market.:182-183

Thereafter the survivors of all kindreds were reunited in the Square of the Palace, save those of the Hammer of Wrath alone. In that square, Ecthelion and Gothmog slew each other. There also King Turgon proclaimed the fall of Gondolin and ordered the survivors to follow Tuor, but his royal folk stayed with him.:183-184 Later he and his house were killed when the Tower of the King fell.:187 After the exiles of Gondolin escaped, Glorfindel died saving them from a Balrog.:194

Thus, apart from Tuor, the only lords who survived the Fall of Gondolin were Egalmoth and Galdor. Egalmoth was later killed in a battle at the Mouths of Sirion, but Galdor would reach Tol Eressëa and even keep some followers.
Third Age 2951

**Third Age 2951** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2951**) is the 2951st year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2951 was also known as **S.R. 1351** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Sauron declares himself openly and gathers power in Mordor. He begins the rebuilding of Barad-dûr.
* The remaining Gondorians of Ithilien start to flee.
* Gollum, who is at the outskirts of Mirkwood, presumably on his way to Eriador, feels the call of the Shadow from the South and turns towards Mordor.
* The Elves of Mirkwood lose the tracks of Gollum. Gandalf also neglects the matter for many years, occupied with other thoughts.
* Sauron sends Khamûl and other two of the Nazgûl to reoccupy Dol Guldur.
* Birth of Heribald Bolger, second child and second son of Wilibald Bolger and Prisca Baggins.
Vilya

**Vilya**, also known as the **Ring of Sapphire**, the **Blue Ring**, or the **Ring of Air**, was one of the Rings of Power made by the Elves of Eregion. It was considered to be one of the Three Rings of the Elves created by Celebrimbor, along with Narya and Nenya.

## Description

Vilya consisted of a sapphire set in a gold band, and was considered the mightiest of the Three Rings.

Though the exact powers of Vilya are not specified, it may have provided the ability to heal and to preserve. There is some speculation that the ring could control certain elements, considering the event where Elrond had summoned a torrent of water as the Nazgûl attempted to cross the Bruinen. This would seem likely, as Galadriel used her ring to put her power over Lothlórien. Elrond may have done the same with Vilya in Rivendell.

## History

Celebrimbor, lord of Eregion, forged Vilya, Narya, and Nenya around the year SA 1590, without the knowledge of Sauron, in Eregion. Because of this, none of the Three were corrupted by Sauron's evil. However, like all the Rings of the Elves, the Three were still under Sauron's influence when he wielded the One Ring, which Sauron forged in SA 1600. Vilya, along with Narya and Nenya, was sent to the Elven-king Gil-galad in the year SA 1603, far away in Lindon. Gil-galad later gave the ring to Elrond, who bore it through the later years of the Second Age and all of the Third.

Upon Sauron's fall and the One Ring's destruction, the powers of Vilya slowly faded and it went over the sea along with its keeper, Elrond, at the very end of the Third Age.
Tower of Cirith Ungol

The **Tower of Cirith Ungol** was a fortress in western Mordor that guarded the pass of Cirith Ungol.

## Description

At the top of the pass was a cleft with two rock horns on each side, with the tower on the northernmost. The tower was built of black stone against the eastern rock face. There were three tiers, each set back from the last. The two sides face northeast and southeast, and meet to form a bastion pointing eastward. At the top of the tower was a tall round turret overlooking the pass. A high, outer wall surrounded the bottom tier, and formed an

overhanging parapet to prevent enemies from climbing over.

A road ran from the pass of Cirith Ungol to the tower, with the fortress to the north and a sheer precipice to the south. In the southeastern side of the outer wall of is the main gate, guarded by two hideous statues on each side, called Watchers. Each statue was of three bodies connected to one vulture-like head. Also on the southeastern wall of the lowest tier of the tower was the gateway leading inside. A hallway with rooms branching off traveled back through the building to a curved archway called the Undergate, which led to Shelob's Lair. To the right of the Undergate was a spiral staircase leading up through the tower, opening up onto the roof of the third tier. On the western side of the roof was the round turret. A winding staircase went up to a passageway running across the turret. Above the passage was a trapdoor leading to a room in the very top of the tower.

The fortress was associated with the mountain fortress of Durthang in Northwestern Mordor, and the Towers of the Teeth at the Morannon. All were part of the Gondor defensive scheme that proved too costly to maintain in the course of the hardships of the next sixteen centuries.

## History

### Under Gondor

The Tower was built by the Men of Gondor after the War of the Last Alliance to guard the province of Ithilien and to prevent evil from returning to Mordor. For this reason its two bastions were directed to the north and south-east. At some date prior to the fall of Minas Ithil and possibly through treachery, the Tower fell to the forces of the Witch-king of Angmar.

### Under Sauron

The tower itself became a stronghold of the enemy and was commanded by Uruk-hai and Orcs. During Sauron's second return it was used by Orcs to watch the lands of Mordor to prevent the desertion of any of Sauron's forces. During the War of the Ring, Frodo was imprisoned here after being captured by Shagrat's orc party as he lay on the ground paralyzed by the poison of Shelob. They intended to hold him for questioning but when he was searched, Frodo's Mithril-shirt was found. Afterwards, orcs from Minas Morgul led by Gorbag did battle with Shagrat's orcs to possess it. By the time the battle was over, orcs and Uruk-hai from both sides had nearly wiped each other out, allowing Sam to enter the tower unopposed and rescue Frodo.
Ugluk

**Uglúk** was the leader of the Uruk-hai who were sent from Isengard to pursue the Fellowship of the Ring in TA 3019.

The initial leader of the Uruk-hai was Lurtz, who killed Boromir and was slain by Aragorn at Amon Hen. Uglúk took command of the troop after his death, proving himself disciplined by standing by the instructions given by Saruman from the "master". When Snaga's hunger proves a threat to the captive Merry and Pippin, Uglúk reminds him of their importance (and that they "are not for eating"), but Snaga tries to lay hands on them anyway, and Uglúk beheads him.

Uglúk stood by Saruman's demands when a band of Orcs from Moria, led by Grishnákh of Mordor, tried to apprehend Merry and Pippin to take them to Mordor. Uglúk beheaded Grishnákh's follower to prevent Saruman's orders from being disobeyed. The hobbits were taken some way further, but near the borders of Fangorn Forest, an Éored of Rohirrim led by Éomer attacked and routed the Uruk-hai. Uglúk was slain in single combat by Éomer himself during the fighting.
White Company

In Gondor, the **White Company** was the Prince of Ithilien's personal bodyguard.

The Company was formed after the War of the Ring by King Aragorn II Elessar to guard Prince Faramir, the first Prince of Ithilien. Beregond served as its first captain, as he had been dismissed from Minas Tirith's Guard of the Citadel for his deeds during the war.

After King Elessar charges Steward Faramir with cleansing the evil of Minas Morgul, Faramir leads the White Company into the Morgul Vale, where they and the Rangers of Ithilien establish several camps outside the Dead City.
Wine

**Wine** is an alcoholic beverage.

## *The Hobbit*

The main brand of wine to appear in The Hobbit trilogy is that of Dorwinion. This was a particularly strong wine, which could, if not used with great moderation, intoxicate and sedate Elves, who (as later demonstrated by Legolas) had an otherwise strong resilience to intoxication.

Thranduil prized it, and had it ferried from Dorwinion by Lakemen in barrels up the River Running, through the Long Lake and up the Forest River. The Barrels were then sent back down the stream and retrieved to Laketown, a trade which resulted in much of the city's wealth.

### The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Thranduil could be seen drinking it while he talked to Tauriel about her raid of the Spiders' Nest.

Some Silvan Elves, tasked with unpacking the wine barrels while their fellow denzins were celebrating Mereth-nuin-Giliath, decided to drink some of the wine. Having drank in excess, they fell asleep, which allowed Bilbo to facilitate the Company's escape from the Woodland Realm via the empty Barrels.

### *The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies*

Thranduil brought a bottle of this wine to his war tent in Dale, where he drank it and even offered a glass to Bard.

## *The Lord of the Rings* (film series)

### *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*

Upon his arrival to Bag End, Gandalf was offered by Bilbo a local wine brand, "Old Winyards", aged from SR 1296, which was laid down by his father, Bungo Baggins, in Bag End's Wine Cellar.
Year of the Trees 1492

**Year of the Trees 1492** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1492**) is the 1492nd year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1492 was also **V.Y. 4992** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Melkor appears in Formenos and speaks with Fëanor, but Fëanor sends him away realising that Melkor covets the Silmarils.
* Finwë sends messengers to Manwë warning him of what happened at Formenos.
* Oromë and Tulkas set out in pursuit of Melkor, but he had already passed through the Calacirya and left Valinor.
* Melkor meets with Ungoliant in Avathar and they begin their plan of the destruction of the Two Trees.
Year of the Trees 1128

**Year of the Trees 1128** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1128**) is the 1128th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1128 was also **V.Y. 4628** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Being led by Elwë, the host of the Teleri come at last to Beleriand. They dwell for a time in the region east of the river Gelion.
Variags

The **Variags** were Men from the land of Khand.

Little about the Variags is known about apart from the fact that they fought for Sauron in the War of the Ring. They first appeared in TA 1944 in the northeast of Middle-earth, fighting alongside the Easterling tribe known as the Wainriders. On March 14 - 15 of TA 3019, the Variags fought in Sauron's army at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

Variags are first encountered as enemies in Far Anórien, guarding the road to Minas Tirith against the passage of Rohirrim. Another group of Variags is found in North Ithilien after the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, attempting to retreat home into Khand. Unlike the Easterlings and the Haradrim, the Variags are mercenaries, following Sauron not out of fear or worship but because of the riches promised to them. As such, they hold no real hatred against the Men of the West
Year of the Trees 1

**Year of the Trees 1** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1**) is the 1st year of the Trees of Arda. Year of the Trees 1 was also **V.Y. 3501** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Yavanna creates the Two Trees through her song amidst the hill of Ezellohar in Valinor to give a new light to the world.
* The beginning of the new Count of Time starts at the Opening Hour, when Telperion first started to bloom alone; on the second hour, the First Day begun.
* Over the many centuries Melkor sleeps in Utumno, and Oromë hunts the Enemy's beasts throughout all Middle-earth. Melkor raises the Hithaeglir in an attempt to hinder his efforts.
Uruk-Hai

The **Uruk-hai**, or the **Fighting Uruk-hai**, were perfected Uruks bred by the fallen Istari Saruman in the muddy pits of Isengard. The allegiance of the rank-and-file troops was owed to Sauron, although the firstborns were more loyal to Saruman rather than the Dark Lord.

These Isengard Uruk-hai however were not the first as before them were the Mordor Uruk-hai or Black Uruks. Notable Uruk-hai include: Lurtz, Uglúk and Lugdush.

## History

The Uruks first appeared out of Mordor, in TA 2475, when they assaulted and managed to conquer Ithilien and destroyed the city of Osgiliath. The Uruks in the service of Barad-dûr used the symbol of the red Eye of Sauron, which was also painted on their shields.

Uruk-hai were later bred by the Wizard Saruman the White late in the Third Age, by his dark arts in the pits of Isengard. In the War of the Ring, the Uruk-hai made up a large part of Saruman's army, together with the Dunlendings, man-enemies of Rohan. There are suggestions that the Uruk-hai were the result of crossbreeding orcs and men. There were other creatures in Saruman's armies, and under his command in the Shire, that appear to have been hybrids. "Half-orcs" were as tall as Men and are never described simply as orcs, as the Uruk-hai frequently are. Saruman's vast army of Uruk-hai fought against King Théoden of Rohan and his people at the Helm's Deep.

The Uruks of Saruman used an Elf-rune wrought in white metal on the front of their iron helms. It was clear this stood for Saruman, because their shields had a small white hand (the symbol of Saruman) centered on a black field. Aragorn commented that their gear was not in the manner of other orcs at all. Instead of the curved scimitar, they used short, broad-bladed swords. Their great bows were made of yew wood, of the same length and shape as those of men. Saruman appeared to aid his orcs with his wizardry as well: when Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas followed the party of Uruks who had kidnapped Merry and Pippin, Saruman's will caused weariness of the heart for the pursuers and lent speed to the orcs. This was the group that slew Boromir, and was later annihilated by Éomer and the Riders of Rohan.
Year of the Trees 1100

**Year of the Trees 1100** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1100**) is the 1100th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1100 was also **V.Y. 4600** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Returning to Aman, the Valar lead a defeated Melkor to the Ring of Doom. Melkor - citing his kinship - pleads for forgiveness at the feet of Manwë.
* Melkor is imprisoned in Mandos for three hundred Valian Years.
Year of the Trees 1172

**Year of the Trees 1172** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1172**) is the 1172nd year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1172 was also **V.Y. 4672** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Doom of Manwë proclaimed; Finwë is allowed to marry again but Míriel cannot be brought back to life.
White Mountains

The **White Mountains**, or **Ered Nimrais**, were a mountain range in Middle-earth that lay east-to-west across the length of Gondor.

## Description

The mountains were named after the glaciers of their highest peaks. The range lay mostly East-West, but also had a northern section, which was separated from the main line of the Misty Mountains by the Gap of Rohan. Even at the southern latitude of Gondor and Rohan, the White Mountains bore snow even in summer, suggesting they were extremely high. The range had no passes. The Paths of the Dead lay beneath it, but only the most courageous or foolhardy ever ventured that route. The White Mountains formed the northern boundary of Gondor and the southern boundary of Rohan except in their easternmost part, where Gondor's province of Anórien lay to the north of the mountains.

Because of their always bearing snow at their highest peaks, the White Mountains must have been at least 4800 meters (16'000 feet) above sea level, with occasional peaks probably in excess of 5500 meters. They were, however, not as high as the Misty Mountains.

Its notable peaks included *Irensaga* "Iron Saw" and *Starkhorn*. Between these two lay the *Dwimorberg*, entrance to the Paths of the Dead.

At the eastern end, the city of Minas Tirith was carved into the Hill of Guard beneath Mindolluin. The Warning beacons of Gondor were placed on foothills along the range: Amon Dîn, Eilenach, Nardol, Erelas, Min-Rimmon, Calenhad, and Halifirien.

Several rivers raised in the White Mountains, among them the Adorn (a tributary of Isen), and the Snowbourn and Mering Stream (tributaries of the Entwash); and, on the south side, the Erui (a tributary of Anduin), the Ringló and its tributary Ciril (which together with the Morthond all entered the Bay of Belfalas at Edhellond near Dol Amroth), the Lefnui of the Anfalas, and the Five Rivers of Lebennin.

## History

The natives to the White Mountains were Drúedain, who settled the region in the Second Age. The only remnant of their presence in these mountains were their statues, called the *Púkel-men*. Sometime thereafter, evil men related to the Dunlendings drove the Drúedain out. Some of these men swore allegiance to Isildur, but betrayed him when he required their help, and were cursed into the Army of the Dead.

Following the War of the Dwarves and Orcs some surviving Orcs fled south and attempted to settle in the White Mountains. Between TA 2800 and TA 2864 these Orcs plagued the parts of Gondor and Rohan near the mountains, killing King Walda, but they were finally hunted down and destroyed by his son Folca.

Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli followed the Paths of the Dead in year 3019 of the Third Age and convinced the Army of the Dead to fight for Gondor in the War of the Ring. After they did so, Aragorn released the Dead, for they had fulfilled their oath. After the War of the Ring, Dwarves settled in the Glittering Caves.
Wardens of Lorien

The **Wardens of Lórien** were elven patrols that operated in small groups. They defended the borders of the Golden Wood against the forces of Moria and Dol Guldur. They also had the role of scouts in Lórien. They wore grey hooded cloaks.

Haldir of Lórien and his company encountered the The Fellowship of the Ring when the latter entered Lothlórien. After talking with the Fellowship about the conditions for entering the realm; they led them blindfolded to Caras Galadhon for an audience with the Lord and Lady of Lothlórien.
Year of the Trees 1101

**Year of the Trees 1101** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1101**) is the 1101st year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1101 was also **V.Y. 4601** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* After a great council, the Valar decide to invite the Elves to live amongst them in Valinor. Oromë goes to Cuiviénen to deliver this message to the Elves.
Wraith-world

The **wraith-world** was the unseen realm in which cursed spirits such as the Ringwraiths had form.

## History

The One Ring could draw any Ring-bearer to the wraith-world, allowing its denizens to be fully seen. It allowed the bearer to utilize strange powers and heightened olfactory and auditory senses. Any wraith within the realm would see the ring-bearer, and vice versa, and the bearer could be subjected to that world's weapons, such as the Morgul-blade. Additionally, upon wearing the Ring, the bearer would turn invisible to all except for the wraiths themselves, and the Dark Lord, Sauron.

Those who were in the Wraith-world could also see the brilliant, shining form of the High Elves known to exist in the other side of the threshold of the Unseen: Frodo Baggins saw Glorfindel in this form while wounded by the Morgul-blade.

The Elves of Mirkwood are shown in shining form once Bilbo Baggins, the Ring-bearer, puts on the Ring and enters the Wraith-world.

The Wraith-world appears as the ordinary physical world, though the world appears dark, gloomy, damp and distorted, because of the aura of the Ringwraiths. Ring-bearers would be easily identified by the wraiths once wearing the Ring.
Year of the Trees 1496

**Year of the Trees 1496** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1496**) is the 1496th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1496 was also **V.Y. 4996** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Host of the Noldor reaches Araman.
* The Doom of Mandos proclaimed. Fëanor ignores the Prophecy and continues to lead the Noldor on.
* Finarfin turns back and repents; he becomes the King of the Noldor in Aman.
Year of the Trees 1500

**Year of the Trees 1500** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1500**) is the 1500th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1500 was also **V.Y. 5000** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* After grievous loss - including the death of Turgon's wife, Elenwë - the host of Fingolfin approach Middle-earth after crossing the Helcaraxë.
* The Valar complete the Sun and the Moon, which will be guided by the Maiar Arien and Tilion, respectively. Morgoth, and his servants, cannot bear the Sun.
* The Valar put towers and sentinels around the Calacirya. Valinor is hidden with the Enchanted Isles set about Tol Eressëa.
White Gems of Lasgalen

The **White Gems of Lasgalen** were fashioned by the Dwarves of Erebor for the Elven queen of Mirkwood. However, the queen fell in Gundabad and never got to wear them. Her husband, Thranduil, came to Erebor to retrieve them, but due to a dispute over payment, was denied them, leading to a severing of his alliance with the Dwarves of Erebor.

Thranduil later tried to offer Thorin freedom and assistance in exchange for Thorin to bring him back the gems, but the Dwarf, still aggrevated at the Elvenking's refusal to help against the dragon, refused. Once he learnt that the dragon Smaug was slain, Thranduil marched upon the mountain to retrieve the gems. However, he soon realized that his relationship with his son (damaged because of his own obsession with retrieving the stones) was of greater significance.
Unions of Elves and Men

Only a few times in the history of Arda have there been **unions of Elves and Men**. The offspring of such marriages were known as Half-elven. There were only three unions of the Eldar and the Edain:

* Beren and Lúthien
* Tuor and Idril
* Aragorn and Arwen

## Similar cases

Aegnor and Andreth fell in love, but they couldn't fulfill their love due to war.

According to a local legend, Imrazôr, the Prince of Belfalas, married the Elven maiden Mithrellas, but when she had borne him two children, she slipped away.
Year of the Trees 1104

**Year of the Trees 1104** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1104**) is the 1104th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1104 was also **V.Y. 4604** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* The three ambassadors - Ingwë, Finwë and Elwë - return to Cuiviénen and advise the Elves to return with them to Valinor.
Undead

"**Undead**" refers to dead beings who could still interact with the living. By the Third Age, the Rohirric word ***Dwimmerlaik***, meaning "spectre" or "work of necromancy", was used as an encompassing term.

## Types

* **Barrow-wights** were evil spirits inhabiting the tombs of the Barrow-downs. They often possessed the grave-gifts and bones of those entombed there, making them similar to the animate skeletons of other works.
* **Ghosts** (the **Army of the Dead**, specifically) were the souls of ones dead who were prevented from reaching ultimate rest. Gorlim the Unhappy might be considered one of these. The largest concentration were the dead warriors who betrayed Isildur, and whom he cursed, haunting the mountain until Aragorn persuaded them to fight for him.

* **Nazgûl** or Ringwraiths: Formerly kings of Men, the nine Rings of Power given them by Sauron caused them to become ghost-like Wraiths. They could not see properly, were permanently invisible and relied on smell and hearing. The Nazgûl carried daggers known as Morgul-blades meant to break off in the wound, which could turn the afflicted into a wraith. Frodo was stabbed by one at Weathertop. However, it is mentioned that Nazgûl are not properly undead.
* **Phantasms** were delusions and/or spirits or fallen Maiar and therefore not truly undead. Morgoth and Sauron used them for their treachery. It is said Saruman also used them.
* **Lingerers** were Elves whose bodies have been consumed by their fëa. To men, they were indistinguishable from bodiless spirits. These elven spirits were not really undead, because they were never dead to begin with.
* **The** "**Houseless**" were ghosts of slain Elves who were evil, hateful, or otherwise sinful in life and defied the call of Mandos. These Elven ghosts had the unique ability to possess living things; most often they desired to steal the bodies of Men to become material again, but according to some, they also could possess anything alive. Old Man Willow may have been possessed by one of the Houseless.

There may also have been some form of undead residing in the Dead Marshes.
Year of the Trees 1149

**Year of the Trees 1149** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1149**) is the 1149th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1149 was also **V.Y. 4649** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Finwë bids Ulmo to bring the Teleri to Valinor; however Ossë is grieved and persuades some to stay.
* Círdan establishes the havens of Brithombar and Eglarest.
Towers of the Teeth

The **Towers of the Teeth** (or **Teeth of Mordor**) were two towers situated on either side of the Black Gate. The two towers, **Carchost** and **Narchost**, stood on either side of Cirith Gorgor between the Ephel Dúath and the Ered Lithui.

## History

Originally built by Men of Gondor following the downfall of Sauron at the end of the Second Age, Gondor maintained garrisons in the Towers to prevent the return of evil to Mordor. Following the Great Plague evil crept back into Mordor, although the Towers were once again manned during the Wainrider War. After this the Towers of the Teeth were again abandoned and fell into ruin, eventually claimed by the servants of the Dark Lord. They were repaired and fortified, and were incorporated into the defenses of the pass and gate.

Narchost stood at the western end of the Gate, and Carchost at the eastern end. Frodo, Sam, and Gollum beheld these towers and the Black Gate between them as they disputed the best passage into Mordor, and it was before these towers that the Captains of the West and their host later made their last stand against the forces of Sauron. The towers were destroyed with the defeat of Sauron in TA 3019, upon the destruction of the One Ring.
Year of the Trees 1495

**Year of the Trees 1495** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1495**) is the 1495th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1495 was also **V.Y. 4995** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Melkor and Ungoliant cross the Pelóri. They go to the Green Mound and destroy the Two Trees. Aman is covered in darkness.
* Melkor goes to Formenos, kills Finwë and steals the Silmarils. Finwë's son, Fëanor, names Melkor "Morgoth".
* After his father's death, Fëanor becomes the King of the Noldor though this claim was not acknowledged by all the Noldor; many took Fingolfin as their lord immediately after the loss of Finwë.
* Morgoth and Ungoliant cross the Pelóri, pass through Araman, and go over the Helcaraxë to the north of Beleriand. Ungoliant demands the Silmarils and attacks Morgoth; the Balrogs come to Morgoth's aid and Ungoliant flees to Nan Dungortheb.
* Morgoth goes to Angband, rears up Thangorodrim, and fills his fortress with Orcs. He affixes the Silmarils to his Iron Crown and declares himself King of the World.
* Fëanor stirs the Noldor to leave Valinor and seek revenge - Fëanor and his sons swear an Oath pledging to reclaim the Silmarils. The Flight of the Noldor begins.
* Fëanor goes to Alqualondë to persuade the Teleri to join the Noldor in exile. The Teleri refuse so the Noldor engage the Teleri in battle and steal their ships in the First Kinslaying.
Vales of Anduin

The **Vales of Anduin**, also known as **Vale of the Great River**, were the fertile valleys of the Anduin river. They lay between the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood, and extended for hundreds of miles.

## History

It was once the original home of all the Hobbits before they migrated into the west to the lands of Bree, Dunland, and finally the Shire due to increasing danger coming from Mirkwood. A colony of Stoor hobbits remained in the Gladden Fields until sometime after TA 2460.

By the latter part of the Third Age, this land was for the most part deserted due to the dread of Mirkwood. Only the Beornings, including Beorn himself, the Woodmen and Radagast at Rhosgobel dared live in or near this land.
Aubrie

File:AubrieMain.png  **Aubrie** is a contestant from Total Drama Island Redux and Total Drama Action Redux. She is also the Aftermath host of Total Drama World Tour Redux and Total Drama: All Stars Redux.

## Total Drama Island Redux

Aubrie started out as a member of the 11-person Yelping Guinea Pigs team.

Aubrie eventually reached the Merge phase of the game.

Aubrie was eliminated in a 2-1-1 vote against Bitter and Milo, finishing in 4th place.

## Total Drama Action Redux

Aubrie started out as a member of the 7-person Dreadful Handles team.

Aubrie reached the season's team swap, where she remained on the 5-person Dreadful Handles.

Aubrie was eliminated in a unanimous vote, finishing in 9th place.

## Total Drama World Tour Redux

While Aubrie did not participate in this season, she was given the role as the season's Aftermath host.

## Total Drama All Stars Redux

Aubrie did not participate in this season and instead retained her Aftermath hostess role.

## Trivia

* Aubrie is the first contestant in Era 2 to have a single digit placement yet not merge with that placement.
	+ She would later be followed by Teuila in Total Drama: Revenge of the Island Redux.
* Both times Aubrie was eliminated, it was in a ceremony of four people.
	+ By extension, one person self voted in both of these ceremonies.
Year of the Trees 1200

**Year of the Trees 1200** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1200**) is the 1200th year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1200 was also **V.Y. 4700** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* End of the first age of the Chaining of Melkor.
* About this time, Lúthien is born in the Forest of Neldoreth.
Wandering Companies

The **Wandering Companies** were traveling groups of High Elves in Eriador of the Third Age.

## History

In the First and Second Age the people of Eriador included Nandor from Rhovanion, who came west but never passed the Blue Mountains to join their brethren. In the Second Age some of these Nandor were nomadic "wandering companies", and they acknowledged Celeborn and Galadriel as "Lord and Lady of the Eldar in Eriador", ruling from Nenuial.

In later ages wandering companies set out from Rivendell to various destinations, such as the Tower Hills.

The Hobbits had contact with Elves around Eriador, and the Fallohides were friendlier to them than other Hobbits. Along with Dwarves, they were a source of news from the outside world. It is possible that the Shire-hobbits learned the art of building directly from them. However as time passed in the Shire, they had less contact with the Elves, growing some fear about them, and distrust for those that had dealings with them, coupled with their fear of the Sea.

Bilbo Baggins, and later Frodo Baggins were often wandering far from home, in the hills and woods at night, and they were suspected meeting Elves who seldom walked in the Shire. Indeed some Elves like Gildor Inglorion had seen them many times while journeying, although the hobbits did not notice them. In the years leading to the War of the Ring, some Elves of Lindon traversed the Shire in Spring and Autumn, while others passed on their way to the Grey Havens, leaving Middle-earth.

One such Wandering Company, led by Gildor Inglorion, having gazed in the *Palantír* of the White Towers, seeking a glimpse of Elbereth, were returning to Rivendell. On 24 September T.A. 3018, their chants drove away a Ringwraith, and soon were encountered by Frodo, Samwise Gamgee and Peregrin Took.

Gildor promised to inform other Wandering Companies of Frodo's journey, so that those who could, should help him.

Persuaded by Elrond to forget Aragorn, Arwen joins a band of Elves on her way to the Gray Havens. "Figwit" or Lindir is with her. She has a foresight about her marriage with Aragorn and their son Eldarion and leaves the Company to return to Rivendell, leaving "Figwit" surprised.

## Customs

During their wandering the Elves were silent and could move unseen, and seldom took other travellers with them.

At nights they camped in places around Eriador. One such place was a hill in Woody End, above Woodhall (eighteen miles west of the Bucklebury Ferry); a greensward and a natural opening like a "hall" formed by the trees as pillars. They sang watching the stars rising, especially Menelvagor, which was a sign for merriment. Then they lit a wood-fire, and torches with lights of gold and silver set upon the trees, and feasted sitting on the grass or old sawn trunks. They shared cool gold-coloured and fragrant draughts; and dishes heaped with food, more than a hobbit's birthday feast (although just a small fare compared to how they treated guests in their halls), and fruits sweeter and richer than those of the Shire gardens. They rested on fragrant beds made of fern and grass, set on bowers made by laced tree-branches.
Woodmen

The **Woodmen** were those Northmen who dwelt in the forests of Middle-earth, and especially Greenwood the Great in the Third and Fourth Ages.

## Origins

They were descended from the Men of the First Age who migrated to the West, therefore being related to the Edain and their descendants, the Dúnedain. In the Second Age many Men had settled in the northern and eastern borders of Greenwood.

## History

A band of Woodmen came and drove away some Orcs who killed Isildur's band in the Disaster of the Gladden Fields, before they could mutilate the bodies of the dead.

In T.A. 1636 the Great Plague affected Mirkwood but it is not recorded how the Woodmen fared.

The Eagles used to feed on men's sheep of the north, who defended them with their bows of yew; thus they were afraid to fly anywhere near where men lived. The Wargs and the Orcs of the Misty Mountains also usually did not dare to approach as they were brave and well-armed.

At some point the Woodmen had migrated to the South.

Around T.A. 2941 some bold Woodmen and their families were attempting to make their way back to the north, cutting down trees, and building settlements among the woods in the valleys and along the river-shores. This time Orcs and Wargs started planning a joint raid against them to capture slaves. When the Orcs discovered Thorin and Company, they thought they were spies of those Woodmen and hunted them down, fearing they would warn their people.

Obviously the raid never took place, thanks to the subsequent events, including the Battle of Five Armies where Orcs and Wargs were devastated. After the Battle, Men could travel without fear and many came to Beorn's home to celebrate Yule, and some gathered under him as a chieftain.

A couple of years later, Gollum traversed Mirkwood in search for his Ring and its thief; this terrified the Woodmen who talked about "a ghost that drank blood", that even crept into houses to steal babies.

Despite being troubled by evil creatures of Dol Guldur such as Orcs and Spiders, they survived until the War of the Ring and the Fourth Age.

After the cleansing of the forest, they and the Beornings were given the central portion of Eryn Lasgalen, between the Narrows of the Forest and the Woodland Realm.
Treasure

Dragons, Trolls, Men, Orcs, and Dwarves of Middle-earth all had penchants for accumulating **treasure**. In all likeliness, the items procured from plundering would be taken and hidden in holds and hidden vaults. Glaurung's hoard in Nargothrond, Smaug's lair in the Lonely Mountain, Moria, and the troll-den mentioned in *The Hobbit,* in which was found the Elven swords Glamdring and Orcrist, would all serve as illustrations of this.