Category:Gondor

The great Dúnedain kingdom that lies west of Mordor and north of the Bay of Belfalas. Osgiliath on the Anduin served as the Gondorian capital until T.A. 1640, when the throne was moved to Minas Tirith.

Geographic

 * Type: Alluvial Vales.
 * Area: 230,250 square miles.
 * Elevation: Average: 600 feet. Lowest point. Sea level. Highest point - Orod Edhelion (S. ".Mount Edhelion"): 6,900 feet.
 * Climate: Average annual precipitation: 35-55 inches. Mean annual temperature: 55-65 °F. Average low - Narwain: 25 °F. Average high - Cerveth: 85 °F
 * Composition: Gondor lost some of its coastal lands during the catastrophe which wiped Beleriand from the map. The Ethir Anduin a drowned river mouth, the harbor at Lond Ernil, and the sea cliffs of Belfalas were created by the raising of the level of the sea. Dark black basalt makes up the bedrock in most of the region, with some sedimentary layers of shale, limestone, and sandstone in the fertile alluvial valleys. In some locales, the granitic base shows through, and in the vicinity of the Ered Tarthonion, one can find large outcroppings of marble. North of the Ered Nimrais, layers of sandstone and chalk predominate. Though Gondor's mineral wealth comes mostly from the White Mountains, smaller mines dot the countryside, producing nickel, tin, and lead. Saltpanning is a major industry in Anfalas and in the Ethir Anduin.
 * Notes: Gondor's reputation as the "Land of Stone" relies the fact that it holds some of the most fertile lands of northwestern Endor. Except for the lush groves of Ithilien, there are no large forests present, but small copses of pine, cyprus, larch, juniper, and lebethron dot the countryside. The sea plays an important role in the lives of most Gondorans, providing food and transport.

The Realm in TA 1149

 * Political Organization: Absolute monarchy with some characteristics of both traditional feudal and constitutional structures.
 * Ruler: Hyarmendacil I (Ciryaher) Last of the Ship-Kings of Gondor. During his reign, Gondor reached the height of its power, its borders reaching their furthest extent. The Kingdom extended east to the Sea of Rhûn, south to the nearest lands of the Haradrim, as far north as Mirkwood, and west towards the borders of Arnor.
 * Administrative Organization: The King's authority embodies executive, legislative, and judicial power. He conducts diplomacy, commands armies, confers titles, and decrees punishments. He is restricted only by an unwritten obligation to uphold the traditional laws of the Kingdom, which can only be changed with the consent of the Crown Council. This august body is comprised of one hundred of the most prominent nobles in the realm. A Steward, generally a wise man advanced in years, who is prohibited from going to war in person or leaving the realm, rules in the King's absence and ensures continuity between reigns.
 * Population: ~12,000,000 Gondorians (Including lesser Dúnedain and Daen), ~3.000 Woses, ~600 Elves, ~8000 Marshmen, ~60,000 Southrons.
 * Military: 120,000 levy
 * Products: Fish, salt, marble, finished products, grain, cattle, fruit, spices, herbs, textiles, books, art, glass, iron, zinc, lead, gems, wool.
 * Symbol: The White Tree on a Black Field.

Gondor is the largest and best-organized political unit of Men in Middle-earth. For ease of administration, it is divided into provinces and territories. Those regions originally settled by the Men of Númenor comprise the provinces. Areas conquered by Gondor following the death of Elendil became territories. In general, the provinces take precedence in court over the territories, but the King's direct command over the territories (usually through the military), ensures a significant political role for all regions of Gondor. Both provinces and territories are often divided into smaller fiefs governed by a Legate or a Squire responsible to the Lord of the province or directly to the King himself. It is usual for the administrator of a province or territory to have several powerful lieutenants under his authority.

The Realm in TA 3019

 * Political Organization: Representative monarchy with a hereditary Steward ruling in place of a King and widely autonomous local hereditary Liege-Lords.
 * Ruler: Steward Denethor II.
 * Administrative Organization: The Steward reigns with advice of the Crown Council. Local Lords are widely autonomous.
 * Population: 3,000,000-4,500,000 Gondorians (Including lesser Dúnedain, Mountainmen and Coastal-people)
 * Military: 30,000 (including professional Soldiers and Militiamen)
 * Products: Fish, salt, marble, finished products, grain, cattle, fruit, spices, herbs, textiles, books, art, glass, iron, zinc, lead, gems, wool.
 * Symbol: The White Tree on a Black Field.

Characters
Elves:
 * Annalena
 * Arinmir
 * Elwen

Men: 
 * T.A. 3019:
 * Adrazar
 * Adrahil II
 * Alcarin
 * Anborn
 * Angbor
 * Argirion II
 * Barahir
 * Baranor
 * Beregond
 * Bergil
 * Borlas
 * Boromir
 * Cirion
 * Corinir
 * Damrod
 * Daughter of Shadow
 * Denethor II
 * Derufin
 * Dervorin
 * Dorelas
 * Duilin
 * Duinhir
 * Earnur
 * Ecthelion II
 * Eun
 * Falborn
 * Faramir
 * Finduilas
 * Firiel
 * Forlong
 * Golasgil
 * Goromil II
 * Hedrigan
 * Herion
 * Hirgon
 * Hirluin
 * Húrin
 * Imrahil
 * Ingold
 * Ioreth
 * Iorlas
 * Lothiriel
 * Mablung
 * Madril
 * Maethor
 * Morwen II
 * Nosdiligand
 * Ostisen
 * Surion
 * Taliesin
 * Targon
 * Turgon
 * Vorondil

Men:
 * Fourth Age:
 * Eldaravir
 * Eranoth
 * Morgon
 * Tirgil

Orcs:
 * Holdor
 * Narg
 * Pushdug

Settlements and Points of Interest

 * Abad Elemir
 * Abad Luithiad
 * Adavalinda
 * Aerost
 * Agar
 * Aglarond
 * Alegh
 * Alphaelin
 * Aludor
 * Amon Barad
 * Amon Dîn
 * Amon Eithel
 * Amrûnaur
 * An Sakal
 * Angrenost
 * Annon Drúin
 * Annon Wain
 * Annúbad
 * Annúlond
 * Ard-Galen
 * Ardalmar
 * Argonath
 * Arnbâd
 * Arobel
 * Athrad Poros
 * Balibogach
 * Balimur
 * Bar-en-Dinnen
 * Bar Annúnaid
 * Bar Astirian
 * Bar Cymen
 * Bar Dirnen
 * Bar Duilin
 * Bar Engui
 * Bar Erui
 * Bar Estë
 * Bar Ethir
 * Bar Feryth
 * Bar Gilcudor
 * Bar Gilraen
 * Bar Harest
 * Bar Iaur Dínen
 * Bar Luindol
 * Bar Lymen
 * Bar Malréd
 * Bar Melui
 * Bar Metrast
 * Bar Morthil
 * Bar Morvegil
 * Bar Orchaldor
 * Bar Nepos
 * Bar Norond
 * Bar Novond
 * Bar Rocu
 * Bar Rohallor
 * Bar Serë
 * Bar Serni
 * Bar Tawar
 * Bar Tumladen
 * Bar Tyliand
 * Barad Aerhir
 * Barad Aerrych
 * Barad Amroth
 * Barad Feron
 * Barad Galathil
 * Barad Harn
 * Barad Hiraer
 * Barad Ithilnen
 * Barad Loen
 * Bar Nevedui
 * Barad Othnir
 * Barad Perras
 * Barad Tathren
 * Barad Vedui
 * Baradaphel
 * Barandor
 * Barfalas
 * Barlín Iaur
 * Benish Armon
 * Brindalin
 * Cabed Anghen
 * Caerost
 * Cair Andros
 * Cairros
 * Calembel
 * Caleneithel
 * Calenhad
 * Calenhirost
 * Calmirie
 * Calost
 * Car Gaul
 * Caraghir
 * Caragost
 * Caras Mirilond
 * Caras Tolfalas
 * Carlost
 * Ceberas
 * Celdol
 * Celentir
 * Celerdain
 * Cenic Locen
 * Cenic Minith
 * Chaichail Crosda
 * Chaichail Puchel
 * Chaichail Reulan
 * Cirith Aralanthir
 * Cirith Calenen
 * Cirith Dudhrandir
 * Coastal Signal Tower
 * Corgonin
 * Cormallen Coromin
 * Courc
 * Cûm Arelaid
 * Cûm Taran
 * Dallarandil
 * Deshghar
 * Dimrost
 * Diniath
 * Dior
 * Dol Aerrochben
 * Dol Amroth
 * Dol Calimir
 * Dol Caranthan
 * Dol Faeren
 * Dol Gaeroquen
 * Dol Gwaer
 * Dol Maldring
 * Dolfin
 * Dorthonion
 * Drambor
 * Drinbar
 * Drúabad
 * Dunlostir
 * Dunmardo
 * Duranil's Grave
 * Durlin
 * Echorost
 * Edhellond
 * Eilenach
 * Eilenaer
 * Eithel Celebrin
 * Eithel Túrin
 * Emlin
 * Emyn Arnen
 * Endil
 * Enedhîr
 * Engui
 * Enta Sirith
 * Erech
 * Eregost
 * Erelas
 * Erinath
 * Eryn Faeren
 * Eryn Fuir
 * Ethir
 * Ethraid Engrin
 * Ethring
 * Eyes of Oclanoc
 * Fanghîn's Cave
 * Fanuilond
 * Fen's Edge
 * Ferendil
 * Forbidden Halls
 * Formennin
 * Forodló
 * Freawul
 * Gaeros
 * Gaersûl
 * Galadhad
 * Galenwath
 * Galbigur
 * Galibur
 * Gethron's Manor
 * Gilros
 * Glamorgarth
 * Glanhir
 * Glorfindel's Hut
 * Glorlach
 * Gobel Mirlond
 * Gobel Othnir
 * Gobel Tolfalas
 * Gondraim
 * Gwanlend
 * Haedrec's Cave
 * Haerlond
 * Hairaverkien
 * Haldanen
 * Haramon
 * Harciril
 * Harlond
 * Harmindon
 * Has Adri
 * Has Annûn
 * Has Yayb
 * Haudh-in-Gwanur
 * Heahyrne
 * Heldasiril
 * Helluin
 * Henneth Annûn
 * Herevorn
 * Hoeg's House
 * Hogo Tarosvan
 * Hwarin
 * Hyarpendë
 * Iantras
 * Iaurost
 * Imlad Arheledh
 * Imdorad
 * Imlad Angren
 * Imlad Carnen
 * Imloth Mellui
 * Imrazôr's Hallow
 * Kadar
 * Karas Taurina
 * Karmâh
 * Kechel
 * Khîrgan-nam
 * Lag-konzi
 * Lag-majakul
 * Lag-malmabus
 * Lag-scara
 * Lag-shermat
 * Lalornen
 * Lanrain
 * Lanthiriath
 * Larkanen
 * Larnach
 * Lebinnevet
 * Lebinor
 * Lendin
 * Lindabad
 * Lindon
 * Linhir
 * Lochen
 * Lómost
 * Lond Angren
 * Lond Cobas
 * Lond Deryn
 * Lond Duilin
 * Lond Ernil
 * Lond Faeren
 * Lond Galen
 * Lond Rhaen
 * Lond Tathren
 * Lorilad
 * Lothan
 * Lugh Gobha
 * Malrach
 * Manor Ranoran
 * Merinand
 * Methed Lebennin
 * Methir
 * Metrast
 * Min-Rimmon
 * Minas Anduin
 * Minas Anghen
 * Minas Anor
 * Minas Arnach
 * Minas Arthor
 * Minas Beleganor
 * Minas Brethil
 * Minas Daldor
 * Minas Imduin
 * Minas Ithil
 * Minas Rosuldrië
 * Mircandor's Tower
 * Mistham
 * Mormaegon
 * Morthondost
 * Nan Requain
 * Nar Amrûn
 * Nardol
 * Nargond
 * Naur Amrûn
 * Nelbel
 * Nen Gilros
 * Nineryn
 * Obel Rimmon
 * Ongushar
 * Onodrith
 * Orod Faeren
 * Orod Ethelion
 * Osgar
 * Osgiliath
 * Ossaren
 * Ossarnen
 * Ost-in-Girilthir
 * Ost Saerthond
 * Parth Galen
 * Pelargir
 * Pellas
 * Pen-Arduin
 * Pin Hingen
 * Pinnorost
 * Porosîr
 * Púkelhyrne
 * Ranoran
 * Ras Morthil
 * Rast Rhaen
 * Rasuldrie
 * Raudfêrn
 * Rendûl
 * Rianbar
 * Romenost
 * Rond Benithiel
 * Rond Berúthiel
 * Rond Deren
 * Rond Rhandir
 * Rondalph
 * Ruen's Hut
 * Rustrond
 * Saerthondost
 * Sarlond
 * Scâda Pass
 * Serelond
 * Setmaenen
 * Simbel
 * Sindamos
 * Sindbar
 * Slaen Caradoc
 * Slaem Puchael
 * Snathlin
 * Spathlin
 * The Stones
 * Stone-Circle
 * Tailan
 * Taramon's Villa
 * Târik-Ûriyat
 * Tarnost
 * Tel Pelenas
 * Telagar
 * Telerid
 * Thamas Adlannar
 * Thamas Neldor
 * Tharagrond
 * Tharagrondost
 * Tharcairion
 * Thargol
 * Tharven
 * Thinbar
 * Thoredarb
 * Tillais
 * Tir Anduin
 * Tir Arnen
 * Tir Bannor
 * Tir Eiliant
 * Tir Elena
 * Tir Ethraid
 * Tir Feren
 * Tir Limlight
 * Tir Mindor
 * Tir Obel
 * Tir Serni
 * Tirith Aerar
 * Tirith Argon
 * Tirith Cobas
 * Tirith Nimmen
 * Tirith Nindor
 * Tirith Wilwarin
 * Tisgila Keep
 * Tol Britha
 * Toldil
 * Tor na Tolini
 * Trenas
 * Tûm-i-Cereg
 * Tumbrui
 * Turmen
 * Twylerry
 * Udul
 * Umb Dolen
 * Umb Estelwain
 * Vairenna
 * Velsinir
 * Verenaer
 * Veriladen
 * Vinyamar
 * Wathduin
 * Zigil jabâl

Regions

 * Aegardh
 * Agar
 * Alagdor
 * Amon Aerrych
 * Andrast
 * Andrast Coast
 * Angrast
 * Anfalas
 * Anórien
 * Aranelaith
 * Ard-Galen
 * Arnach
 * Arthor
 * Aug Lamedon
 * Balimur
 * Bay of Belfalas
 * Belfalas
 * Border Marches
 * Brethil
 * Cabed Araheledh
 * Caergaladrin
 * Cair Andros
 * Calenardhon
 * Calenhir
 * Calmírië
 * Caradhram
 * Celosien
 * Cers Balimur
 * Cilir Valley
 * Cirith Aralanthir
 * Cirith Dudhrandir
 * Cirith Iaur
 * Cirith Nimrais
 * Cirith Núrn
 * Cobas
 * Cormallen
 * Dagorlad
 * Daldor
 * Din Lamedon
 * Doranórien
 * Dor-en-ernil
 * Dor-in-Edhil
 * Dor 'Wathui
 * Drúwaith Iaur
 * Druxaldë
 * Dunmardo
 * Dyn Berain
 * East March
 * Elemir Lands
 * Elena
 * Emreth
 * Emyn Annûn
 * Emyn Arnen
 * Emyn Caer
 * Emyn Gonngaran
 * Emyn Imladrim
 * Emyn Muil
 * Enedhîr
 * Eneyn-in-Onodlo
 * Ered-en-Edhel
 * Ered Tarthonion
 * Erui
 * Eryn Laegol
 * Eryn-in-Únahoth
 * Ethir Anduin
 * Ethraid Engrin
 * Forithilduin
 * Forithilien
 * Frontier Marches
 * Fuintir
 * Gilrain
 * Glinduin Valley
 * Gorbelgod
 * Hairaverkien
 * Harithilduin
 * Harmaka
 * Harnendor
 * Harondor
 * Hills of Tarnost
 * Hithliniath
 * Imdorad
 * Imduin
 * Imlad Angren
 * Imlad Carnen
 * Imlad Tathren
 * Imloc Duinna
 * Imloth Melui
 * Ishmalog
 * Isle of the Ulond
 * Ithilien
 * Laergaladrin
 * Lamedon
 * Landor
 * Lanthiriath
 * Lebennin
 * Lebennivet
 * Locen Valley
 * Lond Angren
 * Lossarnach
 * Lossîr
 * Lymen
 * Methrast
 * Mírlond
 * Miruvor
 * Mornan
 * Morthond valley
 * Morvegil
 * Na-tyliand
 * Nan Celgalen
 * Nan-i-Feryth
 * Nan Engui
 * Nan Lefnui
 * Nan Roechbin
 * Naur Amrûn
 * Near Vales
 * Nindalf
 * Nindor
 * Orchaldor
 * Parth Celebrant
 * Parth Feren
 * Perth Ulmyn
 * Pinnath Gelin
 * Poros
 * Ram Galen
 * Rast Hanadh
 * Rast Rhaen
 * Ringló valley
 * Rohallor
 * Romenor
 * Royal Demesne
 * Serni
 * Sindbar
 * Talath Harroch
 * Talath Lethen
 * Talath Lothien
 * Taur Andrast
 * Tinnen
 * Tirith Dûr
 * Tol Aerhir
 * Toldil
 * Tolfalas
 * Tum-i-Cereg
 * Tumbrui
 * Tumladen
 * Udul
 * Umb Estelwain
 * Urb Duien
 * Vale of Erech
 * Vale of Harnen
 * Wilwarin
 * Zayan-an-Khârurush

Peoples
Men


 * Gondorians
 * Dúnedain of the south
 * Ethir Folk
 * Gondorian Commoners
 * Men of the White Mountains
 * Woses of Drúadan forest and Drúwaith Iaur

Dwarves

 * Dwarves of the Ered Nimrais (Dwarves of Zigil jabâl, Kechel and the Forbidden Halls)

Elves

 * Elves of Edhellond and Ethir Anduin

Giants

 * Stone Giants

Orcs

 * Agrashaga of the Ered Nimrais
 * Morgûl-Orcs