Fall of Amon Sûl

In 1409 the Witch-King of Angmar led a great host across the river Hoarwell against the land of Cardolan, after being beaten back out of the lands of the Dúnedain many years before.

When the forces of Angmar reached Weathertop they besieged it, until they broke through. The attackers subsequently burned, then razed the fortress to the ground. King Arveleg I was killed, but some of the Dúnedain retreated and escaped with the Palantír that was stationed there.