Eagles Eyrie

Eagles Eyrie was the principle home of the great Eagles for at least a portion of the Third Age.

It was located at a high point on the eastside of the Misty Mountains, facing Rhovanion, between the Rushdown and the Old Forest Road. It was approximately thirty-five miles from the Carrock near Beorn's house.^[1][2][3][4]

Its lord was Gwaihir the Windlord by the late Third Age.^[1]

History Edit

Significance in The Hobbit Edit

Thorin and Company were rescued by "Lord of the Eagles" on July 19, 2941, and taken to their eyrie where they spent the night.^[5]

Significance in The Lord of the Rings Edit

By the War of the Ring, the Eagles Eyrie in the Misty Mountains was presumably still the home of the great eagles. Gwaihir probably flew from here on his way to the Pinnacle of Orthanc where Gandalf was held captive. It was probably from here that they flew to the aid of Gondor in the Battle of the Black Gate, and then to rescue Frodo and Sam from the devastation of Mount Doom.^[6]

Translations around the World Edit

References Edit

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} The Hobbit, Chapter VI: "Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire"
2. ↑ The Atlas of Middle-earth, Regional Maps, "The Misty Mountains"
3. ↑ The Atlas of Middle-earth, The Hobbit, "Introduction"
4. ↑ The Atlas of Middle-earth, The Hobbit, "The Battle of the Five Armies"
5. ↑ The Hobbit, Chapter VII: "Queer Lodgings"
6. ↑ The Complete Guide to Middle-earth