Avallonë

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Place in Arda
Name	Avallone
Other Names	The Haven of the Eldar
Description	Harbour of Tol Eressëa
Constructed By	the Teleri
Realm	Tol Eressëa
Lord
Type	Harbour City
Lifespan

Avallonë was the city on Tol Eressëa, the Haven of the Eldar. It was founded by the Teleri during their long stay there. Before moving north on the beaches of Valinor, to escape the light of the trees so they could see the stars. There stood a great white tower and bright illuminated quays that could be seen from western Númenor.

After the fall of Númenor, Avallonë became the port of arrival for ships taking the Straight Road.

[edit] Behind the Scenes

Tolkien was apparently evoking the island of Avalon in the legend of King Arthur, although the form Avallonë also has the meaning "near Valinor" in Elvish; similarly, Númenor's alternative name Akallabêth, "Downfallen" (also the title of the fourth part of The Silmarillion), translates into Quenya as Atalantë, evoking Atlantis.