Location Flowing eastward out of Fangorn Forest, marking the northern border of Rohan Source Within northern Fangorn Forest Tributaries None Outflow Into the North Undeep of the Great River Anduin Pronunciation li'mlaith (ai is pronounced like English 'eye') Meaning 'Swift-light' Other names Limlich, Limlight, Limliht, Limlint Indexes: Alphabetical: L Rivers and Lakes About this entry: Updated 17 November 2022 Updates planned: 1 The Elves’ name for the river otherwise called the Limlight  A river that flowed out of the northern parts of Fangorn Forest, and flowed eastward to join the Anduin in its building southward rush. In ancient days, it marked the northernmost point of Calenardhon, and hence of Gondor's borders, but at the time of the War of the Ring, it lay on the borders of Rohan. Men called it the Limlight, and that is the name used throughout The Lord of the Rings. See also... Fangorn Forest, River Limlint Indexes: Alphabetical: L Rivers and Lakes About this entry: Updated 17 November 2022 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2018, 2022. 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, but aptitudes and skills are also key. |
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