Aglarond

This page is about the caves themselves. For the battle which takes place here, see Epic Battle: The Glittering Caves. 

Aglarond
Region:	West Rohan
Area:	Westfold
Settlement:	Helm's Deep
Location:	[65.8S, 88.8W]

Aglarond, The Glittering Caves are a cavern complex behind Helm's Deep in the Westfold. ^{[65.8S, 88.8W]} They can only be entered during the "Before Dawn" phase of the Battle for Helm's Deep. Goat mounts may be ridden in the Caves.

Quest Involvement

• [95] Chapter 8: Secret Ways

• [95] Instance: Secret Ways

• [95] Chapter 9: Glittering Caves

• [95] Storied Tale: The Glittering Caves
• Epic Battle: The Glittering Caves

Lore

The Glittering Caves, also called Aglarond, are the spectacular jewelled caverns that lay in the White Mountains behind Helm's Deep in Rohan. The source of the Deeping-stream is within.

The entrance to the caves is behind the Deeping Wall in a narrow gorge that could be defended long against an onslaught, making them an ideal refuge location.

During The Battle of the Hornburg on 3-4 March, T.A. 3019, many of the women, children, and elderly people of the Westfold took refuge in the Caves. Livestock and food were stored there as well. After the destruction of the Deeping Wall, Éomer, Gimli, and many Rohirrim warriors fell back to the caves to defend them.

Gimli called the Glittering Caves one of the marvels of the Northern World. Reportedly, Legolas was left speechless after visiting them, one of the few times that a dwarf has bested an elf with words.

Gallery

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  The refuge inside the cave.

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  Interior

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  Entrance

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  Interior

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