Forest of Brethil
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The Forest of Brethil (Sindarin for 'beech') was a cluster of woods bordering Dorthonion between the rivers Sirion and Taeglin, which was probably originally part of Doriath.
[edit] History
When the Girdle of Melian was set after the First Battle, the Forest of Brethil was not included in it and was for the most part unsettled.
When Men came into the Beleriand, King Thingol gave his permission for some of their peoples to settle there so long as they defended it. It was to Brethil that the House of Haleth removed after dwelling east of the river Gelion, settling mainly on the Hill of Amon Obel where upon stood Ephel Brandir, the main feature of the forest. They defended it from the orcs until the late fifth century of the First Age, when much of their number was lost including their Lord Handir in a raid by the enemy. Some Drúedain also dwelt there.
Túrin Turambar came here after the destruction of Nargothrond and a visit to Dor-lómin to rest not long before his fight with Glaurung.
[edit] References
- The Silmarillion
- The Complete Guide to Middle-earth
- The Atlas of Middle-earth pgs. 19, 24 & 26
[edit] External link
- Forest of Brethil at Tolkien Gateway
