
The upper caves of Aglarond (MERP)

The cellars of Helm's Deep
Aglarond (S. "Glittering Caves"; R. Glæmscrafu, of same meaning):
- Type: Caverns
- Inhabitants: T.A. 1640-1650: Gondorians (Dúnedain of the South); T.A. 3018-3019: Rohirrim
- Population: 20
- Origin: First used as a refuge by Númenóreans ca. S.A. 3331
- Purpose: Refuge and store house for the garrison at Ostiras (later renamed the "Hornburg").
A system of extensive caverns in the northern slopes of the White Mountains. An untapped wealth of gems here serves as an emergency financial reserve for Gondor's kings.
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Places of note[]

Entrance and storage caves

Battle-site at the entrance to the Glittering Caves
- The Glittering Caves
- Cavern Rebuff
- Helm's Deep Cellars
- Glittering Caves proper
- Central Caves
- Central Grotto
- Guardroom
- Military Caves
- Dern-Deeper Quarters
- Fastweards Quarters
- Master's Office
- The Mess
- Pens
- Refuge Caverns
- Store-Rooms
- Eastern Grotto
- Upper Caves
- Western Grotto
- The Deep Caves
- Endoron's Burial Site
- Glittering Tunnels
- Helm's Door
- The Horn's End
- The Hours of the Gap
- The Vale's Edge
- Central Caves
References[]
- MERP: Riders of Rohan