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Alqualondë

Layout of Alqualondë

Location of Alqualondë in Eldamar
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Other names Haven of the Swans, The Swanhaven
Type City, Haven
Location Coast of Eldamar, Aman
Realm Eldamar (Aman)
Capital Yes
Founded Elder Days
Ruler Olwë
Summary Home of the Falmari in the Undying Lands
Inhabitants Teleri (Falmari)
Language(s) Telerin
Lifespan Extant ?

Alqualondë (Q. "Swan-haven") was a city and port in Eldamar on the coast north of the Calacirya, built by the Falmari when they came to Aman. Olwë was its lord. The harbor of Alqualondë was entered through a great natural arch.

Alqualondë was the site of the First Kinslaying.

Places of note[]

  • Great Arch of living rock
  • The Havens
    • Arch of Swans
    • Basin of Silent Waters
    • Lamps of the Swan-haven
    • Piers and Runways
  • Houses of Pearl
    • Halls of Olwë
  • High Cliffs
  • Narrow Path
  • Ring of Golden Lights
  • Serpentine Stairs
  • Strand Cottages

Inhabitants[]

Ainairos Akairos Eärwen Ellu Melemno Elulindo Gilfanon of Alqualonde Ivare Olwë

References[]

  • Read Sil 60-2. 72.86-7.89.104, HI, 129,156. 249. 251; UT 229. 231-4.265.
  • Foster, Robert: The Complete Guide to Middle-earth.
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