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How many beacons does AMON DIN have?
seven
Amon Dîn was the first, and perhaps the oldest, of the seven Warning beacons of Gondor, located between Drúadan Forest and the Grey Wood.
Where are the beacons of Gondor?
The beacons were great fireplaces permanently manned by Men of Gondor, and were placed on seven foot-hills in the range of the White Mountains. From east to west they were; Amon Dîn, Eilenach, Nardol, Erelas, Min-Rimmon, Calenhad, and Amon Anwar (or Halifirien).
How far apart are the beacons of Gondor?
The total distance between the two cities is approximately 340 miles. Figure 2: A schematic demonstrating the relative distances between each of the beacons.
What is the beacon of Amon Din?
The Beacon of Amon Din was one of Gondor’s beacons. The beacons were lit for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The beacons in LotR were inspired by a set of beacons the English used for centuries to signal an invasion.
Is Rohan part of Gondor?
The land of Rohan was originally part of Gondor, but gained independence from it. Eorl swore an oath of friendship, and of aid when summoned, to the Lords of Gondor, and thus the Rohirrim became the greatest ally of the Men of Gondor throughout the Third Age and beyond.
How far is Rohan to Gondor?
Russell Bateman
| Hobbiton to Rivendale | 500+ miles |
|---|---|
| Minas Tirith to Minas Ithil (Morgul) | 50 miles |
| Morannon to Minas Morgul | 110+ miles |
| Minas Tirith to Morannon | 160+ miles |
| Minas Morgul to Barad-dur by way of the Isenmouthe | nearly 200 miles |
What is the Horn of Gondor?
The Horn of Gondor was an heirloom of the Stewards of Gondor, fashioned by Vorondil from a horn of the Kine of Araw, and passed to his descendants, in particular the heirs of the Stewards, until its destruction at the death of Boromir.
Who came to Gondor’s aid?
A 6,000-strong cavalry army from Rohan, Gondor’s northern ally, arrived at dawn the next day, whereupon the battle proper began. The Men of Rohan (the Rohirrim) were “thrice outnumbered by the Haradrim alone”.