North Downs
North Downs is a region found within the land of Eriador.
Little is said about the North Downs but it has always been the realm of noble Men of Arnor. It is always mentioned as lesser than Evendim and as the darker contrast to Gondor, connected to the struggles with the nearby Angmar and its Witch-king.
The hidden fortress of Esteldín serves as the capital of the North Downs, being the headquarters of the Rangers under Halbarad's command, kinsman of Aragorn.
Recently the town of Trestlebridge was under a fierce attack by grim orcs, but this turned out to be only a spur while the Enemy overran Fornost, Dol Dínen, and other long since unused ruins. Elves have always upheld a refuge in Lin Giliath and dwarves have mined silver in Othrikar, where the legendary Gildor Inglorion and Dori are met.- Levels: 24 - 30
- Factions: Rangers of Esteldín
- Crafting: Journeyman, Expert
- Neighbouring: Angmar, Bree-land, Evendim
- Introduced: The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, April 2007
Locations
Areas
(Ordered by main quest-level)
Trestlebridge
- Stable-master, Milestone, Outfitter, Mailbox, Reflecting Pool, Healer, Grocer, Provisioner, armament vendors
- Crafting: Forge, Oven, Workbench, Supplier, and trainers
- Quests: mainly 24 - 25, also camp for the Wildwood
- Camp: Amon Raith: Stable-master, Tasks Bulletin Board, quests
- Quests: mainly 24 - 26
- Treasure Hunters' Camp: Healer & Provisioner, Supplier
- Quests: mainly 24 - 26, also quests for Fornost
- Camp Site Fire
- Quests: mainly 25
- Camp Site Fire
- Quests: mainly 25 - 26, Instance: Stoneheight - Level 65+
- Camp: Ost Lagoros: Camp Site Fire
- Quests: mainly 26 - 29
- Village: Othrikar: Stable-master, Outfitter, Mailbox, Tasks Bulletin Board, Grocer, Provisioner, Supplier, Campfire
- Quests: mainly 27 - 28
- Village: Lin Giliath: Stable-master, Grocer, Lore-master Trainer, Tasks Bulletin Board
- Quests: mainly 28
- Dungeon: Etten Caves
- Quests: mainly 28
Esteldín — Capital of North Downs
- Stable-master, Milestone, Vault, Bard, , Mailbox, Reflecting Pool, Skirmish Camp, Tasks Bulletin Board, Healer, Provisioner, Class Trainers, armament vendors
- Craft-hall of Esteldín, Forge, Oven, Workbench, Campfires, and Expert trainers
- Crafting Guilds: Jeweller's, Tailor's, and Woodworker's Guild
- Factions: Rangers of Esteldín
- Quests: mainly 28 - 29
- Camp: Rusfold: Provisioner, Healer, quests
- Quests: mainly 29
- Camp Site Fire - Mustering Horn
- Quests: mainly 29 - 30
- Quests: mainly 30 - Fellowship
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Creatures
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Crafting
Crafting Tier(s):
- Journeyman and Expert
Resource Locations:
- Journeyman: Annúndir, Greenway, (Fields of Fornost), Nan Wathren, Trestlebridge
- Expert: Dol Dínen, Fields of Fornost, Kingsfell, Meluinen, Nan Amlug East, Nan Amlug West, Rhunenlad, Taur Gonwaith
- Primarily: Craft-hall of Esteldín
- Forge - Craft-hall of Esteldín, Trestlebridge
- Oven - Craft-hall of Esteldín, Trestlebridge
- Workbench - Craft-hall of Esteldín, Trestlebridge
Lore
Of the earliest history little is known but that in the first millennium of the Second Age many Númenóreans lived in the North Downs; how many and how widespread is unknown. Arnor was founded by Elendil in II 3320 but North Downs remained less important during this period. After many unfortunate centuries the 10th High King, Eärendur, died in III 861 and Arnor was torn in three by his sons.
Out of Arnor Arthedain was founded by Amlaith, the eldest son, and he moved from Annúminas in Evendim and made Fornost the capital city; eventually the North Downs saw some glory. Six hundred years later the Witch-king attacked Fornost, after his victory in the Lone-lands, but failed. Yet again, five hundred years later (III 1974), his forces out of Angmar managed to capture Fornost, but only for a year until an army of Gondor defeated his numbers, but the Witch-king escaped.
At the capture of Fornost, King Arvedui fled to Forochel but died in the ice masses. The North-kingdom ended and the North Downs was destitute and spent. However, out of the ruins the Rangers of the North was founded by Arvedui's eldest son, Aranarth, who became Chieftain of the Dúnedain. Today the North Downs hosts these Rangers at Esteldín, while Aragorn, their 16th Chieftain, follows a well known hobbit at a very secret quest in the east.
Maps
North Downs Detailed Maps
Gallery
Dol Dínen
Fields of Fornost
Nan Amlug East
Nan Amlug West
Rhunenlad
Taur Gonwaith
Etten Caves
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| Regions within the Land of Eriador
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| Angmar • Bree-land • Dunland • Enedwaith • Ered Luin • Eregion • Ettenmoors • Evendim • Forochel • Gap of Rohan • Lone-lands • Misty Mountains • Nan Curunír • North Downs • The Shire • Trollshaws |