Post by Symbianne on Feb 9, 2006 3:30:08 GMT -5
'Spring was already busy about them: fronds pierced moss and mould, larchers were green fingered, small flowers were opening in the turf, birds were singing.'
- The Two Towers.
Between North Ithilien and South Ithilien flowed the Morgulduin, originally called the Ithilduin. The Morgul-road ran alongside the Morgulduin from the city of Osgiliath on the Anduin to the Morgul Vale in the Mountains of Shadow, where the stronghold of Minas Morgul that was once Minas Ithil was located. The road was intersected at the Cross-roads by the Harad Road, which ran through Ithilien from the southern lands to the Black Gate in the north.
The hills called Emyn Arnen were in South Ithilien, within sight of Minas Tirith across the Anduin. In North Ithilien was the refuge of Henneth Annun behind a waterfall that spilled into the Forbidden Pool. The water flowed out of the pool and continued westward past the Field of Cormallen to the Anduin. There were many other streams and pools and falls in Ithilien, and it was called the land of many fountains.
Ithilien was also known as the garden of Gondor. It was a land of lush vegetation, much of which had been planted by the Men of Gondor but had grown wild over time. There were groves of ash, bay, cedar, cypress, fir, juniper, myrtle, oak, and olive trees. The ground cover included heather, ferns, moss, and briars. Among the many flowers that bloomed in Ithilien were anemones, celandines, hyacinths, irises, lilies, and wild roses. Herbs such as marjoram, parsley, sage, and thyme grew there as well.
The air of Ithilien was fresh and fragrant. Warm sea air flowed up from the south, while the land was sheltered on the east by the Mountains of Shadow and to the north by the hills of the Emyn Muil. When the full Moon set in the west, Ithilien was bathed in a silver light.
Symbianne had decided to explore such beauties and enjoy a ride, she loved riding her horse and enjoying the views of the lands of her beloved husband. Since she had read much about Ithilien she was thrilled of enjoying an adventurious ride not knowing where or who she would find.
- The Two Towers.
Between North Ithilien and South Ithilien flowed the Morgulduin, originally called the Ithilduin. The Morgul-road ran alongside the Morgulduin from the city of Osgiliath on the Anduin to the Morgul Vale in the Mountains of Shadow, where the stronghold of Minas Morgul that was once Minas Ithil was located. The road was intersected at the Cross-roads by the Harad Road, which ran through Ithilien from the southern lands to the Black Gate in the north.
The hills called Emyn Arnen were in South Ithilien, within sight of Minas Tirith across the Anduin. In North Ithilien was the refuge of Henneth Annun behind a waterfall that spilled into the Forbidden Pool. The water flowed out of the pool and continued westward past the Field of Cormallen to the Anduin. There were many other streams and pools and falls in Ithilien, and it was called the land of many fountains.
Ithilien was also known as the garden of Gondor. It was a land of lush vegetation, much of which had been planted by the Men of Gondor but had grown wild over time. There were groves of ash, bay, cedar, cypress, fir, juniper, myrtle, oak, and olive trees. The ground cover included heather, ferns, moss, and briars. Among the many flowers that bloomed in Ithilien were anemones, celandines, hyacinths, irises, lilies, and wild roses. Herbs such as marjoram, parsley, sage, and thyme grew there as well.
The air of Ithilien was fresh and fragrant. Warm sea air flowed up from the south, while the land was sheltered on the east by the Mountains of Shadow and to the north by the hills of the Emyn Muil. When the full Moon set in the west, Ithilien was bathed in a silver light.
Symbianne had decided to explore such beauties and enjoy a ride, she loved riding her horse and enjoying the views of the lands of her beloved husband. Since she had read much about Ithilien she was thrilled of enjoying an adventurious ride not knowing where or who she would find.
