Definitions by ANDY
Noegyth Nibin
Elvish for "petty-dwarves". In The Silmarillion, they are dispersed and secretive dwarves who entered Beleriand before the elves made contact with the dwarves of Belegost and Nogrod. They were persecuted and hunted down because the elves thought they were creatures of Morgoth, and as a result they became accustomed to hiding in hidden underground homes, and also to hating the elves (especially the Noldor).
The only petty-dwarves to play a major role were Mim and his sons Khim and Ibun. They got into a fight with Turin and his companions, and Turin fatally shot Khim with an arrow and captured Mim. Mim took Turin to his home in return for mercy, but later betrayed Turin to orcs when they captured him. He was later slain by Beleg. His home, on the mountain Amon Rudh, was known as Bar-en-Danwedh, the House of Ransom.
The only petty-dwarves to play a major role were Mim and his sons Khim and Ibun. They got into a fight with Turin and his companions, and Turin fatally shot Khim with an arrow and captured Mim. Mim took Turin to his home in return for mercy, but later betrayed Turin to orcs when they captured him. He was later slain by Beleg. His home, on the mountain Amon Rudh, was known as Bar-en-Danwedh, the House of Ransom.
Noegyth Nibin by Andy May 11, 2004
Oliphaunt
1) Westron (English) name for the Mumak, an elephant or elephant-like monster used in battle by the Haradrim in Lord of the Rings.
2) In Dungeons and Dragons, a larger and more powerful creature similar to an elephant.
2) In Dungeons and Dragons, a larger and more powerful creature similar to an elephant.
Narog
River in western Beleriand, which runs close to Nargothrond. It provided a natural defence for this city against the forces of Morgoth, which mostly fear water. That is, until Turin foolishly advised the elves to build a bridge, which provided a handy access route for Glaurung...
It's featured in Tolkien's book The Silmarillion - see the map at the back for exact details of where it goes.
Drakkarim
Singular Drakkar. A human or humanoid people in the Lone Wolf world, who live in a number of kingdoms in western Magnamund such as Nyras, Nyvoz and Ghatan. They are warlike and are aligned to and ruled by the Darklords; as a result, they often appear in the Darklord armies as far afield as Sommerlund and Anari.
Drakkarim warriors wear heavy armour and grated helmets which mask their faces. They wield heavy weapons such as maces and axes, and are more powerful and intelligent than Giaks. Thus, they are often used for special operations such as siege warfare and as a vanguard. A special unit, the Death Knights, are especially feared.
Drakkarim warriors wear heavy armour and grated helmets which mask their faces. They wield heavy weapons such as maces and axes, and are more powerful and intelligent than Giaks. Thus, they are often used for special operations such as siege warfare and as a vanguard. A special unit, the Death Knights, are especially feared.
Lone Wolf stood to face the three Drakkarim warriors as they charged through the breach in the wall.
Arvernien
Region in western Beleriand, south of the Falas and east of the island of Balar. Features include the forest of Nan-Tathren. Inhabited by Teleri and/or Nandor/Laiquendi, the region is not especially important in the history of Beleriand.
Balar
Island on the western coast of Beleriand, near to the coast of Arvernien. It was safe from the forces of Morgoth, who had few ships and could not take on the navies of the Teleri. As a result, it became a haven for elves after the Nirnaeth Arnoediad and especially the fall of Vinyamar and Eglarest, when Cirdan used his ships to transport survivors to the island.
It features in Tolkien's book, The Silmarillion.
It features in Tolkien's book, The Silmarillion.