The Encyclopedia of Arda - Gate of Erebor (original) (raw)

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Dates Erebor was originally founded in III 1999, so the Gate likely existed in some form from that date Location At the base of the southern cliff-face of Erebor, the Lonely Mountain Race Dwarves Division Longbeards (Durin's Folk) Culture Dwarves of Erebor Family House of Durin Settlements The main entrance of the Kingdom under the Mountain, overlooking Dale in the valley below Source The river Celduin rose within Erebor and flowed out through its Gate Outflow The river flowed southward from Erebor into the Long Lake, and then ultimately into the Sea of Rhûn in the far southeast Important peaks Erebor, the Lonely Mountain Pronunciation Erebor is pronounced 'e'reborr' (where 'rr' emphasises that the final 'r' sound should be pronounced) Meaning Erebor means the 'Lonely Mountain' Other names The Front Gate Indexes: Alphabetical: E Alphabetical: G Miscellaneous Places About this entry: Updated 7 March 2023 Updates planned: 1 The Front Gate of the Lonely Mountain Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV From the southern slopes of the Lonely Mountain, two long ridges of rock were thrust out, forming the narrow valley in which the town of Dale stood. At the head of this valley was the wide arched entrance of the Kingdom under the Mountain, the Gate of Erebor. Out of the gateway sprang the stream that grew into the River Running. The gate was the site of at least two sieges. In the year he reclaimed the Lonely Mountain, King Thorin needed to defend his ancient home against Elves and Men, and built a strong wall across the Gateway, though at that time battle was avoided. His successor Dáin Ironfoot was less fortunate: he fell in battle during the War of the Ring at the threshold of the Gate, but it protected his people in the short and unsuccessful siege that followed. See also... Sack of Erebor Indexes: Alphabetical: E Alphabetical: G Miscellaneous Places About this entry: Updated 7 March 2023 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2005, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.

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Dates Erebor was originally founded in III 1999, so the Gate likely existed in some form from that date Location At the base of the southern cliff-face of Erebor, the Lonely Mountain Race Dwarves Division Longbeards (Durin's Folk) Culture Dwarves of Erebor Family House of Durin Settlements The main entrance of the Kingdom under the Mountain, overlooking Dale in the valley below Source The river Celduin rose within Erebor and flowed out through its Gate Outflow The river flowed southward from Erebor into the Long Lake, and then ultimately into the Sea of Rhûn in the far southeast Important peaks Erebor, the Lonely Mountain Pronunciation Erebor is pronounced 'e'reborr' (where 'rr' emphasises that the final 'r' sound should be pronounced) Meaning Erebor means the 'Lonely Mountain' Other names The Front Gate Indexes: Alphabetical: E Alphabetical: G Miscellaneous Places About this entry: Updated 7 March 2023 Updates planned: 1 The Front Gate of the Lonely Mountain

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV From the southern slopes of the Lonely Mountain, two long ridges of rock were thrust out, forming the narrow valley in which the town of Dale stood. At the head of this valley was the wide arched entrance of the Kingdom under the Mountain, the Gate of Erebor. Out of the gateway sprang the stream that grew into the River Running. The gate was the site of at least two sieges. In the year he reclaimed the Lonely Mountain, King Thorin needed to defend his ancient home against Elves and Men, and built a strong wall across the Gateway, though at that time battle was avoided. His successor Dáin Ironfoot was less fortunate: he fell in battle during the War of the Ring at the threshold of the Gate, but it protected his people in the short and unsuccessful siege that followed. See also... Sack of Erebor Indexes: Alphabetical: E Alphabetical: G Miscellaneous Places About this entry: Updated 7 March 2023 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2005, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.