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Dates
The isle was captured by Sauron in I 457; 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
Pronunciation
tol in gow'rhoth
Meaning
'Isle of Werewolves'
Other names
Isle of Werewolves; originally known, before its capture by Sauron, as Tol Sirion

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Tol-in-Gaurhoth

The Isle of Werewolves

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The Isle of Werewolves; the name given the island in the upper reaches of the Sirion where Finrod built Minas Tirith, after its capture by Sauron.


See also...

Celegorm, Finrod Felagund, Huan, Lúthien Tinúviel, Orodreth, Sauron, Sauron’s Isle, Thuringwethil, Tol Sirion, Wolf-Sauron, Wolfhounds

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