Dates Curunír (Saruman) occupied the valley from III 2759 to III 3019 ([260 years](../chronicle.html?startyear=2759&startage=3&endyear=3019&endage=3&c=Saruman's Occupation of Isengard)) Location Running into the Misty Mountains near their southern end Race Ainur Division Maiar of Aulë Order Istari (Wizards) Settlements Isengard Source The sources of the river Isen lay at the head of the valley Pronunciation na'n koo'rooneerr (where 'rr' indicates that the final r should be pronounced) Meaning Literally 'valley of Curunír (that is, Saruman)', though usually translated 'Wizard's Vale' Other names The Wizard's Vale, The Valley of Saruman Indexes: Alphabetical: C Alphabetical: N Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 14 August 2018 Updates planned: 1 The valley of the Wizard Saruman Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV The name given in the late Third Age to the valley in the southern feet of the Misty Mountains where Isengard stood. The name is taken from Curunír, the Elvish name of the Wizard Saruman, who dwelt there. See also... Circle of Isengard, Methedras, Treegarth of Orthanc, Valley of Saruman, Watchwood, Wizard’s Vale Indexes: Alphabetical: C Alphabetical: N Hills and Mountains About this entry: Updated 14 August 2018 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1999, 2001, 2018. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Job and Candidate Matching helps you put the right people in the right roles, strengthening your business and improving your bottom line. |