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Dates
Completed I 102; sacked in I 495
Location
West Beleriand, on the river Narog beneath the hills of Taur-en-Faroth
Origins
Established in the Caverns of Narog by Finrod Felagund
Race
Division
Culture
Family
Ruled by sons of Finarfin
Important peaks
Pronunciation
narrgo'thrond (where rr emphasises that the 'r' sound should be distinctly pronounced)
Meaning
'Underground fortress on the River Narog'

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Nargothrond

The hidden fortress on the River Narog

Map of Nargothrond and Its Realm
Nargothrond and its realm, showing approximate western and eastern borders
Nargothrond and its realm, showing approximate western and eastern borders

The stronghold and realm of Finrod Felagund, founded by him on the model of the halls of Menegroth in Doriath.

The stronghold of Nargothrond was carved into the rock beneath Taur-en-Faroth, and could only be approached by a narrow path along the high banks of the river Narog. No bridge was built across the river until late in its history. The citadel long lay hidden from Morgoth, and was ruled wisely for long years by Finrod. After he was lost in the Quest of the Silmaril, his brother Orodreth expelled the usurping sons of Fëanor, Celegorm and Curufin, and was Lord in Nargothrond.

The lands to the north of the citadel were considered part of its realm, and the people of Nargothrond kept unceasing watch on the grasslands to the north, the Talath Dirnen or Guarded Plain.

When Túrin dwelt in Nargothrond, he persuaded the Elves who dwelt there to change their long policy of secrecy, and openly attack the servants of Morgoth. So the Dark Lord discovered the city's location, and sent out an army under Glaurung to sack and destroy it.


See also...

Aelin-uial, Agarwaen, Amon Ethir, Angrist, Arminas, Barahir, Baran, Battle of Tumhalad, Black Sword, Black Sword of Brethil, Black Sword of Nargothrond, Black Sword of the South, Captain of Morgoth, Captain of Nargothrond, Caverns of Narog, [See the full list...]

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