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Dates
Founded II 1697; maintained at least into the first centuries of the Fourth Age
Location
A hidden valley beneath the western Misty Mountains in Eriador
Origins
Founded by Elrond as a refuge during the War of the Elves and Sauron
Race
Passes
Lay near the westen end of the High Pass over the Misty Mountains
Meaning
Lying in the western foothills of the Misty Mountains, this was the last friendly refuge for a traveller crossing eastward over the Edge of the Wild
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Last Homely House

The House of Elrond

Map of the Last Homely House

A name given to Elrond's refuge at Rivendell, so called because it was the last outpost in the relatively civilised lands of Eriador before a traveller crossed the Misty Mountains and entered the Wild of Rhovanion.


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