North Downs

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North Downs
North Downs

The North Downs are a region found within the land of Eriador.

Little is said about the North Downs but it has always been the realm of the 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. A very large war-party of orcs has recently come to the region where they have split their forces into two valleys: Nan Wathren and Dol Dínen. These sprawling encampments have put a real strain on the rangers as they desperately try to maintain control of the region.

Recently the town of Trestlebridge was under a fierce attack by grim orcs, but this turned out to be only a spur while the previously mentioned orc horde overran the region's long since unused ruins, Fornost specifically. 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. A pact between these races will be necessary if the North Downs are to not be completely lost to the enemy.


Locations

Annúndir
Fornost
Kingsfell
Meluinen
Nan Wathren
Trestlebridge

Areas

(Ordered by main quest-level)
Trestlebridge

Greenway

Fields of Fornost

Nan Wathren

Annúndir

Kingsfell

Nan Amlug West

Meluinen

Taur Gonwaith

Esteldín — Capital of North Downs

Nan Amlug East

Rhunenlad

Dol Dínen

  • Quests: mainly 30 - Fellowship

Fornost

Settlements

North Downs Settlements

Landmarks

North Downs Landmarks

Interiors

North Downs Interiors

Dungeons

North Downs Dungeons


Instances

North Downs Instances

Reputation

North Downs Reputation Factions

Quests

For more detail, see North Downs Quests

North Downs Quests (16 C, 149 P)

Deeds

For more detail, see North Downs Deeds
North Downs Deeds (6 C, 2 P)

Titles

For more detail, see North Downs Titles
North Downs Titles (2 C, 3 P)

Creatures

North Downs Creatures (3 C, 272 P, 1 F)

Roving Threats

Crafting

Craft-hall of Esteldín

Crafting Tier(s):

Journeyman: Barrow-iron Deposit, Silver Deposit, Ash Branches, Broken Urn
Expert: Rich Iron Deposit, Gold Deposit, Yew Branches, Antique Vase

Resource Locations:

Crafting Facilities:

Primarily: Craft-hall of Esteldín


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

Map of North Downs Map of North Downs Topography Eriador by Varghedin

North Downs Detailed Maps
Area map Map of POIs Map of Named Creatures Map of Artifacts

Gallery

Settlements, Areas and Landmarks of North Downs

Areas: Annúndir • Dol Dínen • Fields of Fornost • Fornost • Greenway • Kingsfell • Meluinen • Nan Amlug East • Nan Amlug West • Nan Wathren • Rhunenlad • Taur Gonwaith Areas:
Settlements: Esteldín (Central Courtyard • Crafters' Courtyard • Forecourt) • Lin Giliath • Othrikar • Trestlebridge Settlements:
Landmarks: Amlaith's Scar • Amon Amrûn • Amon Raith • Dol Nendír • Etten Caves • The Evendim Gate • Falconer's Tower • Fashat Laug • Gatson's Farm • Gatson's South Fields • Glírost • Gurzlum • Haudh Eglan • Hîgropor • Hîsuk • Hrizgur • Kamskut • Kar Lak • Merenost • Minas Vrûn • Mincham's Camp • Nan Wathren Eastern Pass • Nan Wathren Western Pass • Nathan Hodges' Farm • Norbury Gates • Ost Crithlanc • Ost Galumar • Ost Lagoros • Ost Nuaran • Rusfold • Skirmish Camp • The Snares • Tarkrîp Assault Camp • Tham Lorn • Thurûm • Treasure Hunters' Camp • Trestlebridge Gate (South) • Trestlebridge Gate (West) • The Trestlespan • Tûmat • William Peake's Farm
Núrsir 		Landmarks:
Interiors: Craft-hall of Esteldín: Jeweller's Guild-hall • Tailor's Guild-hall • Woodworker's Guild-hall
Esteldín Library December 8th • Halbarad's Study December 8th • Nellie Boskins' House • Tham Giliath 		Interiors:
Dungeons: Barad Eithel • Barad Harn • Barad Narthan • Etten Caves • Lorn Pass • Minas Erain • Tham Úmdúr Dungeons:
Instances: World Instances: Stoneheight • Wraith of Earth • Wraith of Fire • Wraith of Shadow • Wraith of Water / Skirmish: Attack at Dawn / Quest: The Defence of Trestlebridge • A Guardian's Duty Instances:
Regions within the Land of Eriador

Angmar • Bree-land • Cardolan • Dunland • Enedwaith • Ered Luin • Eregion • Ettenmoors • Evendim • Forochel • Gap of Rohan • Lone-lands • Misty Mountains • Nan Curunír • North Downs • Swanfleet • The Shire • Trollshaws
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