Pinnacle of Orthanc

The Pinnacle of Orthanc was the very top of Sarumans tower. It's corners were razor edged points with room for at least one man to stand. It was accessed by a flight of thousands of stairs, which Saruman would use to reach the top and observe the stars.

It was here where Saruman imprisoned Gandalf at the start of the War of the Ring, which caused him to be delayed in meeting with Frodo. He was rescused by the great eagle Gwaihir, sent by Radagast the Brown.