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Places and geography

Rivendell

Rivendell, called Imladris in Sindarin, is Elrond’s refuge in a hidden valley west of the Misty Mountains. It is a major centre of Elven memory, healing and counsel in the Second and…

Places and kingdoms

Rohan

Rohan, or the Riddermark (Rohirric), was a great kingdom of Men located in the land once known as Calenardhon, situated in the plains between the Misty Mountains and the White Mountains. The…

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