The Encyclopedia of Arda The Encyclopedia of Arda Interactive Edition available now
ALPHABETICAL • RACES • PLACES • MISCELLANEOUS • SITE SERVICES • ARTICLES & GUIDES • INTERACTIVE
Latest • Maps • FAQ • Chronicle • Calendar • Excyclopedia • Old & Rare Words • Links • Random
Dates
Endured through most of the First Age, until it was wasted and abandoned in the Dagor Bragollach, probably in I 455
Location
The land east of Gelion, from Mount Rerir in the north to the River Ascar in the south
Origins
Settled by Caranthir after the Return of the Noldor
Race
Elves1
Division
Noldor
Settlements
The halls of Caranthir were beside Lake Helevorn, in the far north of the land
Pronunciation
do'rr cara'ntheerr
Meaning
'Land of Caranthir' (Caranthir being the fourth of the seven Sons of Fëanor)
Other names
Talath Rhúnen, Thargelion

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 2 October 2004
  • Updates planned: 1

Dor Caranthir

The wide lands of Caranthir the Dark

Encyclopedia of Arda Timeline
Years of the TreesFirst AgeSecond AgeThird AgeFourth Age and Beyond

The later name for the lands east of the river Gelion and north of the Ascar. Originally known simply as Thargelion, the land beyond Gelion, they were settled by Fëanor's fourth son Caranthir and his people, after which this region became known as Dor Caranthir, 'Caranthir's land'.


Notes

1

For a time, there was also a colony of Men living in the southern parts of Dor Caranthir. These Haladin were led away into the west by Haleth, to settle eventually in the Forest of Brethil.

See also...

Talath Rhúnen, Thargelion

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2004. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.