Forant

Forant
Type:	River
Region:	Anórien (After Battle)
Area:	Talath Anor (After-battle)
Location:	[57.4S, 15.3W]

The river Forant is one of the many tributaries of the mighty Anduin, flowing from the northern slopes of mount Mindolluin across the Pelennor Fields and through the green plains of Talath Anor after passing through the Rammas Echor near the North-gate.

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  The Forant originates from a steep ravine directly north of Minas Tirith, where the water makes its way down from the peaks of the White Mountains.

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  A small waterfall marks the river's entrance into the Pelennor Fields, not far from the northernmost parapets of the White City's outer wall.

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  The towers of Osgiliath can be seen in the distance as the Forant continues east-wards.

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  Barricades guard a shallow crossing of the river where the road leads towards the North-gate of the Rammas Echor.

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  As the Forant begins to turn north, it is joined by the outlet of the Cisterns of Minas Tirith.

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  The river passes beneath the Outer Wall of the Rammas and exits the Pelennor.

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  Flowing through the remains of a broken bridge, the Forant continues to the north-east through Talath Anor.

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  Another waterfall approaches as the distant forests of North Ithilien come into view.

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  Clear skies grant the Forant's water a sparkling shimmer as it makes its way down the small waterfall.

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  Another barricade guards the northern shore of the last ford, where the road to Crithost crosses the river.

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  The waters part around a small island as the Forant passes into the woods to the north of Parth Gladló.

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  Reeds line the shores as the Forant's waters finally merge into the great Anduin, just out of view from Osgiliath.