Southern Gondor: The Land
Klappentext: “Where are we¸ Gandalf?” he asked. ” In the realm of Gondor¸” the wizard answered… ” Pippin became drowsy again and paid little attention to Gandalf telling him of the customs of Gondor¸ and how the Lord of the City had beacons built on the tops of outlying hills along both borders of the great range¸ and maintained posts at these points where fresh horses were always in readiness to bear his errand-riders to Rohan in the North¸ or Belfalas in the South.” – The Return of the King
Southern Gondor: The Land presents Gondor’s coastal provinces in vivid color and detail. The route of humble country lane and famous high road; the scattering of manor¸ hamlet¸ village¸ and town across hill and dale; the placement of beacon¸ guard posts¸ haven¸ and citadel; the ebb and flow of peril and adventure – all play a part in this exciting region.
Travel the highways and byways of southern Gondor like the intrepid King’s Writer who tested the accuracy of his monarch’s maps. Discover genial hosts¸ unusual folk ways¸ geological wonders¸ and secrets that linger from the days of the Second Age and the Númenórean colonies sheltered by the middle continent. And beware the sea-longing that stirs the hearts of all who linger too long by Belegaer’s waves and breezes. Southern Gondor: The Land includes complete stats for MERP and Rolemaster.
Southern Gondor: The Land features:
COLOR MAPS – 2 exquisite terrain maps depicting Gondor’s coastal provinces and territories from Andrast and Anfalas through Lamedon and Belfalas to Harithilien at the skirts of the Ephel Dúath. GAZETTEER – a convenient compilation of the significant and fascinating sites and features of southern Gondor¸ including these six and many more: Bar Morthil¸ royal estate at Andrast’s tip. Cûm Taran¸ sacred highlands of five faithful Daen clans in the Ered Torthonion. Gobel Tolfalas¸ seat of the fief’s royal warden. Iant Harnen¸ engineering marvel that spans a vast river valley. Men Dirnen¸ a caravan route dating from the Second Age. Ú lond¸ the treacherous waters off the Andrast coast. FINDEGIL’S COMMENTARY – scholarly notes on Sindarin place-names penned by the engaging traveler and King’s Writer who knew the pleasures of warm hospitality and a well-stoked wine-cellar and who enjoyed a quixotic passion for linguistic purity. HAVENS – Pelargir and its magnificent ship-garth; Lord Ernil¸ the heart of Gondorian reverence for the Lady of the Seas; and Edhellond¸ way station for Elven pilgrims to the West. CITADELS – Tir Groth¸ an ancient Elven-fortified grotto blessed by Ulmo’s favor; Lugh Gobha¸ the Coentis cavern-stronghold tainted by the Oathbreaking and haunted by shades of the dead; Tirith Aaer¸ the magnificent Sea-ward Tower where Galadriel dwelt for a time; Hall of the Faithful¸ Pelargir’s sacred repository for Ulmo’s blessing and the knowledge tradition of Númenor and Ost-en-Ernil¸ the massive fortress of the Prince of Belfalas. THE LOST ELENDILMIR – trace the strange journeys of a priceless artifact of ancient Númenor and recover it for the rightful king of Gondor. RISE OF THE PRETENDER – navigate the tumultuous currents of Haruze ambition and resentment when an unscrupulous claimant seeks the Gondorian throne.