The Encyclopedia of Arda - Land of Bow and Helm (original) (raw)

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Dates Established early I 489; destroyed in the autumn of the same year Location The lands around the Bald Hill of Amon Rûdh, southward of the Forest of Brethil Origins The outlaws of Túrin's Gaurwaith were joined by the Elf Beleg, and many Men dispossessed by the raids of Orcs out of the North Races Primarily Men, but also one Elf, occupying the home of the Petty-dwarf Mîm Division Túrin was of the Edain, as were many of his followers Family Túrin descended from the House of Hador Settlements The chief settlement was at the House of Ransom, Bar-en-Danwedh, on the Bald Hill, with camps at Bar-erib and Methed-en-glad Important peaks Amon Rûdh, the Bald Hill, lay at the heart of the land Meaning The 'Bow and Helm' of the title refers to the land's Two Captains: Beleg Strongbow (who carried the great bow Belthronding) and Túrin Turambar (bearer of the Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin) Other names Dor-Cúarthol Indexes: Alphabetical: H Alphabetical: L Lands, Realms and Regions About this entry: Updated 30 September 2022 Updates planned: 1 The land of the Two Captains Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV Map of the Land of Bow and Helm (slightly conjectural) Map of the Land of Bow and Helm (slightly conjectural) The short-lived land to the south of Brethil, whose Men were commanded by Túrin Turambar and Beleg Strongbow. Known in Elvish as Dor-Cúarthol. See also... Bar-erib, Belthronding, Bow and Helm, Camp of the Faithful, Dimbar, Dor-Cúarthol, Dragonhead of the North, Dread Helm, Echad i Sedryn, End of the Wood, Gaurwaith, Gorthol, Laer Cú Beleg, Methed-en-glad, Old Company, [See the full list...]Song of the Great Bow, The Archer, The Company, The Echad, Two Captains, Wolf-men Indexes: Alphabetical: H Alphabetical: L Lands, Realms and Regions About this entry: Updated 30 September 2022 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2020, 2022. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Explore team dynamics, relationships, leadership and more with Discus team-building.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Established early I 489; destroyed in the autumn of the same year Location The lands around the Bald Hill of Amon Rûdh, southward of the Forest of Brethil Origins The outlaws of Túrin's Gaurwaith were joined by the Elf Beleg, and many Men dispossessed by the raids of Orcs out of the North Races Primarily Men, but also one Elf, occupying the home of the Petty-dwarf Mîm Division Túrin was of the Edain, as were many of his followers Family Túrin descended from the House of Hador Settlements The chief settlement was at the House of Ransom, Bar-en-Danwedh, on the Bald Hill, with camps at Bar-erib and Methed-en-glad Important peaks Amon Rûdh, the Bald Hill, lay at the heart of the land Meaning The 'Bow and Helm' of the title refers to the land's Two Captains: Beleg Strongbow (who carried the great bow Belthronding) and Túrin Turambar (bearer of the Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin) Other names Dor-Cúarthol Indexes: Alphabetical: H Alphabetical: L Lands, Realms and Regions About this entry: Updated 30 September 2022 Updates planned: 1 The land of the Two Captains

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV

Map of the Land of Bow and Helm (slightly conjectural) Map of the Land of Bow and Helm (slightly conjectural) The short-lived land to the south of Brethil, whose Men were commanded by Túrin Turambar and Beleg Strongbow. Known in Elvish as Dor-Cúarthol. See also... Bar-erib, Belthronding, Bow and Helm, Camp of the Faithful, Dimbar, Dor-Cúarthol, Dragonhead of the North, Dread Helm, Echad i Sedryn, End of the Wood, Gaurwaith, Gorthol, Laer Cú Beleg, Methed-en-glad, Old Company, [See the full list...]Song of the Great Bow, The Archer, The Company, The Echad, Two Captains, Wolf-men Indexes: Alphabetical: H Alphabetical: L Lands, Realms and Regions About this entry: Updated 30 September 2022 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2020, 2022. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Explore team dynamics, relationships, leadership and more with Discus team-building.