Eastern Gondor
Eastern Gondor is a region in the east of Middle-earth. It is adjacent to Central Gondor and Old Anórien.
- Level: 100
- Factions: Rangers of Ithilien, Pelargir (Faction) (in Lossarnach and Upper Lebennin)
- Introduced: Update 16 - Ashes of Osgiliath - May 4, 2015
- Free to VIP
- Quest Pack: Quest Pack:Eastern Gondor
Red fires burn in the east. Black clouds wrack the sky. The Enemy is moving, mustering at the very doorstep of Gondor. But still hope remains: the ships that raided Pelargir now lie in the hands of Aragorn, who seeks to sail north and reclaim the lands of men. With the Witch-king's army preparing to besiege Minas Tirith, you must keep the forces of darkness from learning of Aragorn's plan and seek allies and information to help defend Middle-earth from the foul legions of Sauron.
- Update 16: Ashes of Osgiliath can be unlocked in the store with the offer Quest Pack: East Gondor, which is free to VIPs.
- Developer Diary: New Instance Cluster: https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/new-instance-cluster-developer-diary
- Developer Diary: Legendary Item Imbuement: https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/legendary-item-imbuement-dev-diary
- Twitch Stream: Streaming Preview of Update 16 With Frelorn: http://www.twitch.tv/lotrostream/v/4538789
Lore
The second of the two great nations of Men founded in Middle-earth by Elendil after the Downfall of Númenor, the other being Arnor in the north. Gondor was located to the west of Mordor, on the Bay of Belfalas.
Gondor was at first ruled jointly by Elendil's sons Isildur and Anárion. Both Elendil and Anárion were lost in the Siege of Barad-dûr, and his brother Isildur soon afterwards in the Disaster of the Gladden Fields, and so the Kingship of Gondor fell on Anárion's son Meneldil. Thus, the Kings of Gondor were descendants of Anárion through many generations until the time of Eärnur.
When Eärnur was lost in Minas Morgul in III 2050, the rule of Gondor was taken up by the King's Steward, Mardil Voronwë; the death of Eärnur was not certain, and so Mardil and the Stewards who followed him pledged to rule 'until the King comes back'. Unlikely though this seemed, it happened almost a thousand years later in III 3019 when Aragorn Elessar, descendant by right line of Isildur, elder brother of Anárion, reclaimed the throne of Gondor.
Its name means "Land of Stone", from Sindarin gond (stone) + (n)dor (land), most likely given to it because of the Ered Nimrais and other mountain chains in the land.
Areas
Upper Lebennin
- Defend refugees from Minas Tirith who have taken shelter from the encroaching army. Can you protect them from the forces of Mordor while still keeping Aragorn's approach a secret from Sauron and his spies?
Settlements and Landmarks of Upper Lebennin
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Settlements: | Glaniath • Tumladen | |
Landmarks: | Crossings of Erui • Great Hall of Tumladen • Halach • Minlos • Sirthanc |
Lossarnach
- Clear the land closest to the Rammas, the massive wall that surrounds Minas Tirith. Tensions run high with the impending siege and those who remain call for aid from any who would give it.
Settlements and Landmarks of Lossarnach
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Settlements: | Arnach • Imloth Melui | |
Landmarks: | Aegollant • Dindal's Watch • Erui Delta • Forlong's Hall • Galdir's Dell • Harlond • Hall of Lady Vanyalos • Hall of the Gentle Hand • Luntil's Ferry • Nan Harlond • Ost Norhír | |
Instances: | Spring: Bee's Big Business |
South Ithilien
- Join the resistance! Rangers hold their ground with little to show for it, save a rising death toll and dwindling resources. Aid them in slowing and thinning the ranks of the enemy who cross the borders ahead of Sauron's army.
Settlements and Landmarks of South Ithilien
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Settlements: | Bâr Húrin • Faramir's Lookout • Osgiliath | |
Landmarks: | Barad Nemorn • Brangobel • Duindir • Harlanc • Húrin's Hall • Ithiliant • Lân Mefam • Moon-land Falls • Morgulduin • Morgul Gate • Ost Sarram • Rolanthir • The Cross-roads • Tuntham • Western Post |
Osgiliath
Fight to keep the enemy at bay! The East bank has been sacked and the city is overrun. Hold the line against the forces of the Witch-king in hope that the aid from Pelargir does not come too late.
Settlements and Landmarks of Osgiliath
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Settlements: | Ranger's Camp in the Culverts | |
Landmarks: | Armoury • Court of Anárion • Court of Isildur • Dome of Stars • Gates of the Moon • Gates of the Sun • Great Bridge • Hall of the Osgiliath-stone • High Archives • Houses of Healing (Osgiliath) • Meneldil's Square • Palace of Eldacar • Rómendacil's Square • Theatre of Cemendur |
Connected to
- Central Gondor
- March of the King
- Old Anórien
- Southern Gondor -- not yet in-game
Reputation Faction
Quests
See Eastern Gondor Quests for more details.
Creatures
See also: Category:Eastern Gondor Creatures
Warbands
Roving Threats
Deeds
Maps
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Upper Legennin
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Lossarnach
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South Ithilien
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Osgiliath
Regions within the Land of Gondor
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Before Battle: Central Gondor • Eastern Gondor • Far Anórien • Old Anórien • Western Gondor After Battle: Anfalas • Anórien • North Ithilien • King's Gondor • Pinnath Gelin • The Wastes |