Category:Gondor

The Southkingdom or Gondor (S."Land of Stone") was the great Dúnadan kingdom that lay 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
Ainur: Samdir of Osgiliath

Elves: Andovan Pasdal Annalena Arinmir Elwen

Men: 

S.A. and early T.A.

Allandale Ciryanar Hazad Longbeard Merro Riac Mogru Morthec Gruan Tal-Elmar

T.A. 1640:

T.A. 3019:

Adrazar Adrahil II Alcarin Anborn Angbor Argirion II Barahir Baranor Beregond Berethor 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 GolasgilGoromil II Grager Hedrigan Herion Hirgon Hirluin Húrin Imrahil IngoldIoreth Iorlas Lothiriel Mablung Madril Maethor Mektar Morwen II NosdiligandOstisen 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 Abedec's Watch Adanadar Adavalinda Aegollant Aerost Aerthir Aerthir Lighthouse Agar Aglarond Alagrant Alegh Alphaelin Aludor Amon Aerrych Amon Anglebed Amon Anwar Amon Barad Amon Corch Amon Darthir Amon Dîn Amon Eithel Amon Gorgor Amon Lontir Amon Uilos Amloth Amrûnaur An Sakal Andram Anghabar Angrenost Annon Drúin Annon Wain Annúbad Annúlond Anwarbad Ard-Galen Ardalmar Argonath Arnach Arnbâd Arobel Astirian Athrad Poros Balarost Balibogach Balimur Balorn Bar-en-Dinnen Bar Algund Bar Amlug Bar Annúnaid Bar Astirian Bar Cymen Bar Dirnen Bar Duilin Bar Elir Bar Elmar Bar Engui Bar-Erib Bar Erui Bar Estë Bar Ethir Bar Feryth Bar Gilcudor Bar Gilraen Bar Harest Bar Húrin Bar Iaur Dínen Bar Illuin Bar Luindol Bar Lymen Bar Malréd Bar Melui Bar Metrast Bar Morthil Bar Morvegil Bar Novond Bar Orchaldor Bar Nepos Bar Nevedui Bar Norond Bar Novond Bar Rocu Bar Rohallor Bar Serë Bar Serni Bar Sindbar Bar Tawar Bar Tumladen Bar Tyliand Bar Uial Barad Aerhir Barad Aerrych Barad Amroth Barad Feron Barad Galathil Barad Harn Barad Hiraer Barad Ithilnen Barad Loen Barad Nemorn Bar Nevedui Bar Novond Barad Othnir Barad Perras Barad Rill Barad Tarlang Barad Tathren Barad Vedui Barad Wethrin Baradaphel Barandor Barfalas Barlín Iaur Beleganor Benish Armon Brangobel Brethil Brimlad Brindalin Cabed Anghen Caberas Caerost Cair Andros Cairros Calembel Caleneithel Calenhad Calenhirost Calmirie Calost Camp of the Grey Host Car Gaul Caraghir Caragost Caras Mirilond Caras Tolfalas Carasast Carlost Causeway Forts Caverns of Emyn Ernil Caves of the Avorrim Ceberas Celdol Celentir Celerdain Cenic Locen Cenic Minith Chaichail Crosda Chaichail Puchel Chaichail Reulan Cirith Aralanthir Cirith Iaur Cirith Ninniach Cirith Ungol Cliff Caves Coastal Signal Tower Corgonin Cormallen Coromin Corsair Cave Courc Crithost Cross-roads of the Fallen King Crossing Hall Crossings of Erui Cûl Bin Cûl Veleg Cûm Arelaid Cûm Taran Dallarandil Dâr Matum Deshghar Din-Lamedon Dimrost Dínadab Dindal's Watch Diniath Dior Dol Aerrochben Dol Amroth Dol Brannor Dol Calimir Dol Caranthan Dol Ereb Dol Faeren Dol Gaeroquen Dol Gwaer Dol Maldring Dol Tarlang Dolfin Dor-en-Ernil Battleground Dor-en-Ernil Corsair Cave Dorthonion Drambor Drinbar Drúabad Dudhrandir Duindir Dunlogan Dunlostir Dunmardo Duranil's Grave Durlin Duvlin Echad-i-Sedryn Echorost Edhellond Eilenach Eilenaer Eilendoth Eithel Celebrin Eithel Túrin Elf Village Emlin Emyn Ernil Spider Cave Endil Enedhîr Engui Enta Sirith Erchar's Camp Erech Eregost Erelas Erinath Erynos Ethillorn Ethir Ethraid Engrin Ethring Ethring Lumber Camp Ethrond Eyes of Oclanoc Fallen Beacon Fanghîn's Cave Fanuilond Faramir's Lookout Fen's Edge Ferendil Forbidden Halls Forlong's Hall Formennin Forodló Freawul Gaerlond Gaeros Gaersûl Galadhad Galdir's Dell Galenwath Galbigur Galibur Gethron's Manor Gilin Gilros Girilthir Glamorgarth Glanhir Glaniath Glorfindel's Hut Glorlach Gobel Mirlond Gobel Othnir Gobel Tolfalas Gondraim Gríshru Gwaerost Gwanlend Gynd Haedrec's Cave Haerlond-ena-Lefnui Halach Haldanen Halifirien Hall of the Gentle Hand Hall of Lady Vanyalos Hallras Haramon Harciril Harlanc Harlond Harmindon Has Adri Has Annûn Has Yayb Hashadîr Hata Kebir Hata Khezrat Haudh-in-Gwanur Heahyrne Heldasiril Hellui Helluin Henneth Annûn Herevorn Herion's Camp Herumal's Tower Hoeg's House Hogo Tarosvan Húrin's Hall Hwalord Hwarin Hyand Byth Hyarpendë Iantras Iaurost Imlad Angren Imlad Arheledh Imdorad Imloth Melui Imrazôr's Hallow Ithilien Lookout Ithilliant Kadar Karas Taurina Karmâh Kechel Kêr Bras Kêr Izel Khîrgan-nam Lag-konzi Lag-majakul Lag-malmabus Lag-scara Lag-shermat Lalornen Lamedon Bandit Encampment Lân Mefam Lancrath Lang Boha Lanrain Lanthiriath Larkanen Larnach The Leaping Fish Lebinnevet Lebinor Lendin Lenn Dûskud Lhingroth Lindabad Lindon Linhir Lochen Lómost Lórilad Lornost Lond Angren Lond Cobas Lond Deryn Lond Duilin Lond Ernil Lond Faeren Lond Feren Lond Galen Lond Rhaen Lond Tathren Long Bridge Lorilad Lornost Lothan Lothgobel Lothuial Lugh Gobha Lumber Camp Luntil's Ferry Maegond Makham Hosh Makham Jurrar Makham Mijann Malbarth Malrach Manor Ranoran Mar Maliarnin Mellainende Merinand Methed Lebennin Methir Methrast Mierách Min-Rimmon Minas Andhen Minas Anduin Minas Anghen Minas Anor Minas Arnach Minas Arthor Minas Beleganor Minas Brethil Minas Daldor Minas Imduin Minas Ithil Minas Rosuldrië Minlos Mircandor's Tower Mistham Moon-land Falls Monastery of Maldovitar Monastery of Mirkal Monastery of Sucevitar Monastery of Voronet Morgûl Gate Morlad Mormaegon Morthondost Nar Amrûn Nardol Nargond Naur Amrûn Nelbel Nendath Nenmarros Nimrond Nindad Estolad Nineryn Obel Rimmon Oclanoc Ongushar Onodrith Orc War Camp Orod Faeren Orod Ethelion Osgar Osgiliath Ossaren Ossarnen Ost Anglebed Ost-in-Girilthir Ostithil Ost Lontir Ost Norhír Ost Saerthond Ost Sarram Ostara Ostithil Parth Duin Parth Galen Parth Gladló Parth Lisc Paths of the Dead Pel Chardún Pel Dúven Pel Enaid Pel Forod Pel Tundalaf Pelargir Pelinel Pellas Pen-Arduin Pin Hingen Pinnorost Porosîr Púkelhyrne Ráma Ranoran Ras Morthil Rast Rhaen Rasuldrie Raudfêrn Rendûl Rianbar Rimmon Rohallor Rolanthir Romenost Rond Benithiel Rond Berúthiel Rond Deren Rond Rhandir Rondalph Rosuldrie Ruen's Hut Ruins of Ethillorn Rustrond Saerthondost Sardol Sarlond Sarnhad Sarn Erech Secluded Glade Serelond Setmaenen Shadow-watch Sibiu Sighisoara Silvermine Simbel Sindamos Sindbar Sirbad Sirthanc Slaen Caradoc Slaem Puchael Snathlin Spathlin Spider Cave The Stones Stone-Circle Stone of Erech Tadrent Tailan Taramon's Villa Târik-Ûriyat Tarlang's Crown Tarnost Tel Pelenas Telagar Telengaur Telerid Temple of Suceva Thama Aklam Thamas Adlannar Thamas Neldor Tharagrond Tharagrondost Tharcairion Thargol Tharven Thinbar Tingobel Thonfalas Thoredarb Tillais Tingobel Tir Anduin Tir Arnen Tir Bannor Tir Eiliant Tir Elena Tir Ethraid Tir Faroth Tir Feren Tir Limlight Tir Mindor Tir Obel Tir Serni Tir Uial Tirith Aerar Tirith Argon Tirith Cobas Tirith Nimmen Tirith Nindor Tirith Wilwarin Tisgila Keep Toldil Tor na Tolini Torech Ungol Trenas Troggha's Tower Tûm-i-Cereg Tumbrui Tumladen Tungobel Tuntham Turmen Twylerry Udul Úlond Umb Dolen Umb Estelwain Vairenna Velsinir Verenaer Veriladen Vinyamar Wathduin Western Post Wilwarin Zigil Jabâl

Regions
Aegardh Agar Alagdor Alec Vale Andrast Andrast Coast Angrast Anfalas Anórien Aranelaith Ard-Galen Arnbâd Arnach Arthor Aug Lamedon Balimur Balorn Bay of Belfalas Belfalas Blackroot Vale Border Marches Bredonach Brethil Cabed Araheledh Caergaladrin Cair Andros Calenardhon Calenhir Calmírië Caradhram Caraghir Carnen Vale Celgalen Celos Celossien Central Gondor Cers Balimur Cil-Iscod Cilir Valley Ciril Cirith Aralanthir Cirith Calenen Cirith Dudhrandir Cirith Iaur Cirith Nimrais Cirith Núrn Clearfalls river Cliffs of Shadow Cobas Cormallen Cypress Hills Dagorlad Daldor The Dark Woods Dead Marshes Din Lamedon Doranórien Dor-en-ernil Dor-in-Edhil Dorthonion Dor 'Wathui Drúwaith Iaur Druxaldë Dunmardo Dyn Berain East March Eastern Gondor eastern highland Echorbel Elemir Lands Elena Emlin Emreth Emyn Annûn Emyn Arnen Emyn Caer Emyn Eglain Emyn Ernil Emyn Fuin Emyn Gonngaran Emyn Imladrim Emyn Muil Enedhîr Eneyn-in-Onodlo Engui Ered-en-Edhel Ered Tarthonion Erinath Erui Erui Delta Eryn Faeren Eryn Fuir Eryn Laegol Eryn-in-Únahoth Ethir Anduin Ethir Lefnui Ethir Onodló Ethraid Engrin Ferensiril Forithilduin Forithilien Frontier Marches Fuintir Galdir's Dell Gilrain Vale Gilrain Woods Glinduin Valley Gorbelgod Hairaverkien Haldanen Harithilduin Harmaka Harnendor Harondor Havens of Belfalas Heldasiril Hills of Tarnost Hithliniath Imdorad Imduin Imlad Angren Imlad Arheledh Imlad Carnen Imlad Tathren Imloc Duinna Imloth Melui Imrath Gondraich Ishmalog Isle of the Ulond Ithilien Laergaladrin Lamedon Landor Lanthiriath Larkanen Lebennin Lebennivet Lefnui Leigos Vale Lindon Locen Valley Loeg Balimur Loeg Glanhir Lond Angren Lond Feren Lossarnach Lossîr Lower Lebennin lower Lefnui valley Lyghiril Lymen Methrast Mírlond Miruvor Morgulduin Morlad Mornan Morthond valley Morvegil Na-tyliand Nan Celgalen Nan-i-Feryth Nan Engui Nan Girith Nan Harlond Nan Lefnui Nan Requain Nan Roechbin Naur Amrûn Near Vales Nen Galen Nen Gilros Nevedui Nin Firn Nindalf Nindor Nineryn North Ithilien Old Anórien Orchaldor Parth Celebrant Parth Feren Parth Iaur Paths of the Dead Pelennor Fields Perth Ulmyn Petrel Bay Pinnath Gelin Poros Ram Galen Rámanen Ramgalen Rast Hanadh Rast Rhaen Ringló Vale Rohallor Romenor Royal Demesne Ruhonir Ruiaval Island Scâda Pass Serni Setmaenen Sindbar Sirith South Ithilien Succava Vale Swamps of Lamedon Talath Anór Talath Harroch Talath Lethen Talath Lothien Tarlang's Neck Tathrendalf Taur Andrast Taur-in-Druadan Taur Broseliand Tharagrond Tinnen Tirith Dûr Tol Aduial Tol Aerhir Tol Britha Tol Fennas Toldil Tolfalas Tum-i-Cereg Tumbrui Tumladen Udul Umb Dolen Umb Estelwain Upper Lebennin upper Lefnui valley Urb Duien Vale of Erech Vale of Harnen Western Gondor western highland Wilwarin Zayan-an-Khârurush

Roads

 * Castle Road
 * Ciril and Ringlo Road
 * Cirith Dudhrandir
 * Eastern Road
 * Feren Paths
 * The Hidden Way
 * The High Road
 * Hyarmentie
 * Irit Núrn
 * Ithilien Road
 * Len Lefnui
 * Men Dirnen
 * Men Dubat
 * Men Ernil
 * Men Falas
 * Men Galen
 * Men Harad
 * Men Harnen
 * Men Harondor
 * Morthond Road
 * North-south road
 * Northern Road
 * old road
 * Overgrown Trail
 * Paid-i-Rendir
 * Paths of the Dead
 * Poros Road
 * Rak Chelkar
 * Rak Harmal
 * Rath Amrûn
 * Rathon Arat
 * Rathon Gondor
 * Southern Road
 * Western Road

Peoples
Men


 * Gondorians
 * Dúnedain of the south
 * Belfalathrim
 * Coastal People
 * Ethir Folk
 * Gondorian Commoners
 * Anfalathrim
 * Anórians
 * Belfalathrim
 * Men of the Blackroot vale
 * Calenardhonians
 * Lebenninians
 * Men of the Ringló Vale
 * Men of Pinnath Gelin
 * Men of the White Mountains
 * Daen Coentis or Oathbreakers
 * Danan Lin
 * Dunir
 * Eredrim
 * Hairaverkians
 * Lamedonians
 * Men of Lossarnach
 * Woses of Drúadan forest and Drúwaith Iaur

Dwarves

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

Elves

 * Avorrim of Edhellond and Ethir Anduin
 * Nandor of Taur Ithilien and Harondor

Giants

 * Stone Giants

Orcs

 * Agrashaga of the Ered Nimrais
 * Morgûl-Orcs

Creatures
Aurochs Blue Bears Blue Otter Cliff Buzzards Craven Eagles Crows Deer Dolphins Forest Bat Fox Giant Squid Great Spiders Green asps Grey Sperm Whale Gulls Herring Horses of Gondor Hunting Bats Kine Kirinki Land Tortoises Lions Mollusks Morgûl Spiders Sea-Serpents Sea-Turtles Seals Sharks Sheep Swans of Gorbelgod Whales Wild Boar Wolf

Plants
Alfirin Athelas Barley Galenas Gwathlas Lebethron Taters Wine Wheat