Ras Morthil

Ras Morthil (S. "Cape of the Dark Point") refered to the rocky cape of Andrast, encompassing both Ulond and Rast Hanadh. The cape was marked by an unbroken line of tall sea-cliffs, stretching across more than forty miles of coastland, which permitted no landing or haven for ships. Here the Bay of Belfalas joined Belegaer, and many of the waters near the cliffs were perilous to navigate due to strong winds and shoals. With the exception of the Vale of Anduin, Ras Morthil (geo- graphically considered) was the sole open avenue between northern and southern Gondor. The tip of Ras Morthil, opposite Amon Aerrych, possessed a beacon tower for warding ships away from the treacherous waters below. This tower was under the care of the attendants at Bar Morthil.