Ciryatandor

Ciryatandor owes its name to Tar-Ciryatan, for it was originally established in the Second Age (1904) as a Númenórean colony. Ciryamir, the original founder of the domain, was the cousin of Mûrazôr (the future Witch-king) and the father of his successor, Akhôrahil (another future Úlair). Bewitched by his vile son, he committed suicide in S.A. 1918. Akhôrahil ascended the throne on the first day of the next year. He subsequently conquered a vast portion of southern Endor. After accepting a Ring of Power in S.A. 2000, he broadened his hold, only to run afoul of his Númenórean liege (Tar-Ancalimon).

Ciryatandor lies north of the Ered Laranor and east of Tulwang, some 200 miles inland from the southern Belegaer. Marath Carnadúnê, the "Tower of Red Sunset" (S. "Barad Carannûn"), serves as its traditional capital.

Literature

 * the Wild Lands south and East, Gazetteer by Pete Fenlon