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Dates
Location
The far northwest of Middle-earth
Origins
Founded by Elendil, who became the North-kingdom's first High King
Race
Division
Culture
Family
Ruled by the House of Elendil, and specifically the House of Isildur descended from Elendil's elder son
Settlements
The chief cities of the Dúnedain in the North-kingdom were Annúminas and Fornost
Other names

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North-kingdom

Arnor, the northern of the Kingdoms of the Dúnedain

Map of the North-kingdom
The solid white lines represent the known borders of the North-kingdom. The dashed lines show the approximate borders of its three successor kingdoms, Arthedain, Cardolan and Rhudaur.
The solid white lines represent the known borders of the North-kingdom. The dashed lines show the approximate borders of its three successor kingdoms, Arthedain, Cardolan and Rhudaur.
The North-kingdom
(Arnor)
Arthedain
Cardolan
Rhudaur

The northern of the Two Kingdoms founded in Middle-earth by Elendil and his sons, also known as Arnor, the land of the King. The other land of the Dúnedain in Middle-earth was Gondor in the south.


See also...

Amlaith of Fornost, Amon Sûl, Angmar, Annúminas, Aragorn Elessar, Arahael, Arantar, Arvedui Last-king, Battle of Fornost, Beleg, Blade that was Broken, Captain of Gondor, Cardolan, Celebrían, Chieftain of the Dúnedain, [See the full list...]

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  • Updated 1 July 2014
  • Updates planned: 1

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