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Makar · 02-26-2005, 05:38 PM

I am having trouble visualizing how Maedhros defended his realm, especially after the Dagor Bragollach, when the enemy was active all around him. As far as I know, all he controlled were the hills of Himring and the fortress itself. Is it fair to speculate that all the folk of Maedros dwelt within the fortress? I am not familiar with Noldorin housing. Do you think it would have been mostly underground, like Nargothrond? If they lived only in the fortress, how were the hills still held and why was the fortress not under siege the entire time span between the Fourth and Fifth battles?

02-26-2005, 05:38 PM	#1
Makar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oklahom Posts: 44	Himring I am having trouble visualizing how Maedhros defended his realm, especially after the Dagor Bragollach, when the enemy was active all around him. As far as I know, all he controlled were the hills of Himring and the fortress itself. Is it fair to speculate that all the folk of Maedros dwelt within the fortress? I am not familiar with Noldorin housing. Do you think it would have been mostly underground, like Nargothrond? If they lived only in the fortress, how were the hills still held and why was the fortress not under siege the entire time span between the Fourth and Fifth battles?