Ost Gorthad
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Ost Gorthad | |
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Type: | Ruins |
Region: | Bree-land |
Area: | Southern Barrow-downs |
Location: | [35.5S, 53.9W] |
Ost Gorthad is a landmark within the Southern Barrow-downs, in Bree-land. [35.5S, 53.9W]
This large but ruined fortress is located in the south-eastern corner of the barrow-downs, on the crest under a steep ridge. Once a bulwark of old Arnor, now it stands as a stronghold of the dead, though still a sight to behold all these years later.
Quests
Involving:
- [20] Bone Man
- [20] One Last Chance
- [...] Year 11 Travels: Ruins of Middle-earth
Deeds
These deeds can be advanced by exploring this location:
Creatures
These creatures are encountered within this location:
Lore
- "Now fallen into decay, Ost Gorthad once stood proudly as the last bastion of the Dúnedain of Cardolan against the ravages of Angmar." — Deed
Gallery
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Main entrance and facade of the ruins
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The lower ruins of Ost Gorthad
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The Wight-lord's flooded platform
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Portcullis of the upper sections of fortress
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The upper ruins of Ost Gorthad
Settlements and Landmarks of the Barrow-downs
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Landmarks: | The Barrow of Orron • The Dead Man's Perch • The Dead Spire • The Great Barrow • Northern Barrows • Northern Barrows Pass • Old Barrows Road • Ost Gorthad | |
Dungeons: | The Barrow of Ringdor • The Barrow of Taradan • Goetham • Gwantham • Haudh Iarchith • Haudh Methernil • Haudh Nogbenn • Haudh Taenthond • Hautham • Tomb of Maenadar | |
Instances: | The Great Barrow: The Maze • Sambrog • Thadúr |