Region

Region (pronounced Reh-gi-on) was the main forest of Doriath which made up the majority of the elven realm.

It lie between both the rivers Aros and Esgalduin both of which were completely surrounded by the Girdle of Melian. The capital city of Menegroth stood on its northern outskirts.

The forest consisted mainly of holly trees.

Eöl, the Dark Elf once dwelt here in the early days of the regime but was ill contented there and obtained permission from the king to dwell outside of it, in exchange for the sword Anglachel.