Dates

The isle was captured by Sauron in I 457; it was destroyed at the end of the First Age

Location

In the Pass of Sirion, between Ered Wethrin and the Echoriath

Races

Commanded by Sauron, a Maia; peopled by his Werewolves

Passes

Guarded the Pass of Sirion

Other names

Tol-in-Gaurhoth; originally known, before its capture by Sauron, as Tol Sirion

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Isle of Werewolves

Tol-in-Gaurhoth, the island of Sauron

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

A name for Tol Sirion after its capture by Morgoth, when it became infested by the evil servants of Sauron.

See also...

Hound of Sauron, Sauron, Sauron’s Isle, The Highway, Tol-in-Gaurhoth

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