Founding Stone

Founding Stone
Type:	Dúnedain Monument
Region:	North Downs
Location:	[North Downs]

Description

Founding Stones are landmarks within the North Downs that mark The Five Towns. These were Henneth Rhún, south of Fornost; Duintham, astride an ancient stream; Carnoglin, in the northern hills; Ost Ardúlin, in the lake-lands; and Dolindîr.

Locations

Founding Stones are situated at the following locations in the North Downs.

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[9.6S, 42.1W]	Dolindir is now called Esteldin. The marker is just behind Dúrlammad the Town Crier.
[11.2S, 52.0W]	Henneth Rhún is now called Minas Vrûn. The marker is located in ruins overlooking the Fields of Fornost, directly in front of a statue of King Araphor.
[9.4S, 47.7W]	Duintham is now called Ost Lagoros. The marker is up the slope to the west of Orthonn's camp.
[7.3S, 46.8W]	Carnoglin is now called Ost Galumar. The marker is on a wall, above a small group of Dourhands, tucked into a cut in the slope which goes further into the ruins. The easiest way to get to it is by going up the eastern slope opposite, heading west over the bridge and then south along the top of the wall.
[15.2S, 43.2W]	Ost Ardúlin is now called Merenost. The marker is on a ruined elevated round platform that is patrolled by a Ongbúrz Defiler.

Quests

• [28] Ruins of Arthedain

Gallery

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  The Founding Stone of Esteldín behind the Town Crier, at the stable

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  The Founding Stone of Henneth Rhún in Minas Vrûn

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  The Founding Stone of Duintham in Ost Lagaros

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  The Founding Stone of Carnoglin in Ost Galumar

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  The Founding Stone of Ost Ardúlin in Merenost