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Hadhodrond

The Sindarin name for Khazad-dûm.

Hador

Called Lórindol, meaning "Golden-head". The leader of his people when they crossed into Beleriand, his was the Third House of the Edain. He became a vassal under Fingolfin, who gave Hador Dor-lómin in which to dwell. He was the father of Galdor. Was slain at Eithel Sirion during the Dagor Bragollach.

Haladin

The people whom Haleth led into Beleriand. They were called the Second House of the Edain. They dwelt in the Forest of Brethil, and thus were called the Men of Brethil.

Halbarad

One of the Northern Rangers, he led his company to Rohan in order to aid Aragorn. Upon meeting Aragorn, he called himself Halbarad Dúnadan. He bore the standard made by Arwen. Upon reaching the door to the Paths of the Dead, he prophesied that his death was behind it. At the Stone of Erech, he unfurled the banner, to reveal it as black in its entirety. He later weided the standard of the White Tree with Seven Stars about it, and a crown above it, the signs of Elendil. He was slain in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, fulfilling his prophesy.

Haldad

The leader of the Haladin during the Orcs' assault on Thargelion. He was the father of Haldar and Haleth. He and his son were slain in the assault, leaving Haleth to lead the people.

Haldan

The son of Haldar. He led the Haladin after the death of Haleth.

Haldar

The son of Haldad and brother of Haleth. He was slain protecting his father's body during the Orcs' assault on Thargelion.

Haldir (1)

The son of Halmir, he married Glóredhel and fathered Handir. He fostered Húrin and Huor, being their uncle, after the custom of those times. He was slain in the rearguard of Fingon during the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.

Haldir (2)

One of the Elves of Lõrien who patrolled the borders of the land. He and his brothers RÚmil and Orophin spied the Company of the Ring, and stopped them at the borders. He spied Gollum climbing up the tree to the flet on which the Hobbits were sleeping. He guided the Company to Caras Galadon. He returned to the northern fences, but came back to Caras Galadon to lead the Company to the boats they used to float down the Anduin.

Haleth

The daughter of Haldad. After her father and brother Haldar were slain in Thargelion, she held her people together and led them into Beleriand and later to the Forest of Brethil. Upon her death, her people raised the Tûr Haretha (Ladybarrow) over her (Haudh-en-Arwen in Sindarin).

Half-elven

The translation of the Sindarin Peredhel. This term was used in reference to Eärendil, and also Elrond and Elros.

Halflings

The translation of Periannath, it is another term for Hobbits.

Halifirien

The first beacon of Gondor seen from the West. It was south of Firien Wood on the border of Gondor and Rohan.

Hall of Fire

The gathering hall in Rivendell, where a fire burned in a great hearth between carven pillars. It was only used on high days, when some sang and others sat in quiet and peace.

Hall of the Kings

The throne room of Gondor.

The Hallows

The placeof the Tombs of the Kings of Minas Tirith.

Halls of Awaiting

The Halls of Mandos.

Halmir

The son of Haldan. He and Beleg led hosts to defeat the Orcs that threatened to overrun Sirion even to its Mouths.

Húma

The Doorward of Théoden, he met Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli at Meduseld. He forced the others to leave their weapons at the door, but allowed Gandalf to keep his staff. After Gandalf healed Théoden, Háma was sent to release Éomer, and to fetch the King's own sword. He counseled Théoden to leave Éowyn to lead the elderly, women and children to Dunharrow in safety while the others went to war. He was made captain of the King's Guard, and fell at Helm's Gate. He was buried in a lone grave near the Hornburg.

Hammer of the Underworld

Another term for Grond.

Handir

The son of Haldir and Glóredhel. He was the father of Brandir. He was slain in battle with Orcs in Brethil.

Harad

The land south and southeast of Gondor, separated into North and South Harad. Also called Sutherland and Haradwaith.

Haradrim

A general term for Men from Harad and further south. They were often at war with Gondor, being under the power of Sauron.

Hardbottle

A land in the Shire where the Bracegirdles lived.

Harding

A Man who fell in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. He was remembered in the Mounds of Mundburg.

Harfoot

The surname of a family of Hobbits living in the Shire.

The Harlond

The landing place near Minas Tirith on the Anduin for ships coming up the river.

Harrowdale

The road leading from Edoras to Dunharrow.

Hasufel

A dark-grey horse, which had been the steed of Gárulf during the battle between the Rohirrim and the Orcs of Isengard. Éomer gave him to Aragorn.

Haunted Mountain

Another name for Dwimorberg.

Haunted Pass

A name used in reference to Cirith Ungol.

Hay Gate

The gate in (Buckland) of the High Hay.

Haysend

The land where the Withywindle flowed out of the Old Forest into the Baranduin.

Hayward, Hob

One of the Shirrifs at the Baranduin Gate, he was recognized by Meriadoc, and told the Hobbits somewhat of the orders in the Shire since Lotho took over as Chief.

The Healer

Spoken by Faramir in reference to Aragorn, when he was counciling Éowyn to rest in the Houses of Healing as Aragorn commanded.

The Healers

Those people of Minas Tirith who stayed behind, after most of the other people went from the City, to aid in healing the sick and injured. They stayed in the Houses of Healing.

Heathertoes

The surname of a family of Hobbits living in Bree.

Heathertoes, Mat

One of the Hobbits killed when Saruman's Men forcibly passed through Bree on their way to the Shire.

Helm

The 9th King of the Mark, last of the First Line. He was born in 2691, son of Gram, and was the father of Háleth and Háma. At one of his councils, Freca asked for Helm's daughter's hand in marriage for his son Wulf, but Helm refused, and Freca rebuked Helm. Later, Helm confronted Freca alone, and slew him with a blow from his fist. Afterwards, he was called Helm Hammerhand. In 2758, Rohan was invaded from the east, and from the west the Dunlendings, led by Wulf, overran Rohan. Helm took refugs in the Hornburg, after called Helm's Deep. Wulf took Edoras, slaying Haleth, the last defender of the doors. The Long Winter then followed, bringing 5 months of snow and cold. Háma was lost in the snow after foraging for food. Helm became gaunt and fierce, and would sneak out of the Deep into the camps of his enemies and slay them with his hands. The Dunlendings believed that he carried no weapon, and no weapon would hurt him, and that he ate men if he could find no food. Each time Helm left on a foray, he blew his horn, which was heard for many miles. One night, the horn blew, but Helm did not return, and Helm was found standing on the Dike, frozen and dead, but with unbent knees. After the Long Winter was over, he was buried in the 9th mound. His sister-son, Fréaláf, took the crown.

Helm's Deep

The land behind Helm's Gate, leading to Helm's Dike, the site of the battle between Rohan and the Orcs of Isengard.

Helm's Dike

The place behindHelm's Deep, reached by the Deeping Stream, leading to the Deeping Coomb.

Helm's Gate

The gate leading to Helm's Deep. Here stood the Hornburg.

Helmingas

A term used by Gamling the Old during the battle between the Orcs and Rohirrim to rouse the Rohirrim to the Dike where Orcs had broken through.

Henneth Annûn

Means 'Window of the Sunset'. It was the fairest waterfall in Ithilien. The caves behind the falls served as the refuge for Faramir's Men.

Herblore of the Shire

A book written by Meriadoc, containing all information about pipe-weed known to the Hobbits at that time.

Hereford

A Man who fell in the Battle of Pelennor Fields. He is remembered in the Mounds of Mundburg.

Herubrand

A Man who fell in the Battle of Pelennor Fields. He is remembered in the Mounds of Mundburg.

Herugrim

The sword of Theoden.

Hidden Land

A name for Lothlõrien, used in Gondor.

High Court

The place behind the seventh gate of Minas Tirith, where the Place of the Fountain and the White Tower stood.

High Hay

The hedge built by the Brandybucks to guard the Old Forest's border with the Shire. The Hay Gate was one doorway through the Hay.

High Pass (1)

The pass between Erebor and Imladris, kept open by the Beornings.

High Pass (2)

The pass from Cirith Ungol down to the Plateau of Gorgoroth.

The Hill

The hill in Bag End under which the houses of Bag End were built.

Hill

The term used by Tom Bombadil in reference to his house.

Hill of Guard

A term for Mindolluin. The place in Minas Tirith where the houses and domed tombs of the Kings were. This hill cameup to the fifth wall of the city.

Hirgon

An errand-rider from Gondor, he brought the Red Arrow to Théoden. He also brought tales of the armies marching on Minas Tirith, and urged the King to hurry. He was slain attempting to return to the City, which he never reached, and turned back before he was attacked and killed. His body and the body of the other errand-rider, and their horses, were found by the Rohirrim.

Hirluin

He led 300 green-clad men to Minas Tirith from Pinnath Gelin. He was called Hirluin the Fair of the Green Hills. He, Húrin the Tall, the Lord of Lossarnach, and Prince Imrahil rode to the aid of the Rohirrim when they were surrounded by enemies on the Field of the Pelennor. He was slain in the Battle.

Hither Shore

The shores of Middle-earth, used in Bilbo's 'Eärendil was a mariner'.

Hithlain

The substance out of which the Galadrim made their variety of rope.

Hoarwell

The river that had its roots in the Ettendales and flowed south into the Loudwater, these two rivers flowing together called the Greyflood. Also called the Mitheithel. It was forded by the Great East Road just south ofthe Trollshaws.

The Hobbit

The book telling of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures with Thorin and Company on their trip to Erebor to reclaim their treasure. The book is a preface to The Lord of the Ring, and includes many characters and places found in LotR, such as Hobbits, The Ring, Middle-earth, and others.

Hobbit

A race of Middle-earth, of relation to Men. They were slightly shorter, less stout and less stocky than Dwarves. They stood between 2 and 4 feet high, most being 3 feet or less. They were quiet and at peace with nature, dressed in bright yellow and green colors, had thick soles, thick hair on their heads and tops of their feet, skillful fingers, good-natured mouths, and they ate and drank in plenty. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are both concerned with Hobbits, both being written by Hobbits. They were called by various names throughout Middle-earth. Hobbits was their name for themselves, but they were known as Halflings among Men, Little People in Bree, Holbytlan in Rohan, and Pheriannath in Gondor.

Hobbiton

The land near the center of the Shire where Bag End was located.

Hobbitry-in-arms

The band of Hobbit-soldiers, led by the Thain.

The Hold

Another term for Dunharrow.

Holdwine

The name by which Meriadoc was called in Rohan.

Hollin

Eregion in Sindarin, it was the land of the Noldor near Moria's West Gate. Here Celebrimbor forged the Rings. Hollin was destroyed when the Elves foiled Sauron's plan to control them through the Rings using the One Ring. Hollin was the land's name in Mannish.

Horn

A Man who fell in the Battle of Pelennor Fields. He is remembered in the Mounds of Mundburg.

Hornblower

The surname of a family of Hobbits in the Shire.

Hornblower, Tobold

In about 1070 SR, he was the first Hobbit to grow true pipe-weed. He lived in Longbottom in the Southfarthing, where the best varieties ever after grew. Called Old Toby.

The Hornburg

A heel of rock thrust outwards at Helm's Gate. A trumpet sounded there would echo in the Deep behind. It was the dwelling place of Erkenbrand, master of Westfold, who repaired it.

The Horn-call of Buckland

Used by the Brandybucks to alert Buckland of danger. Before used when the Nazgûl entered the Shire, it was not used since the Fell Winter of 2911 when the Baranduin froze and the White Wolves entered Eriador.

The Hornrock

Another name for the Hornburg.

Houses of Healing

The houses in Minas Tirith where the sick and wounded were healed.

Huorns

A type of Ent, thought by Meriadoc to be Ents that had become treelike to look at. They stood silent in the woods, watching the trees. The had the power to wrap themselves in shadow, and could talk, but had become wild. They took part in the destruction of Isengard, and took care of the bodies of the Orcs that had fallen at the Battle of Helm's Deep.

Húrin (2)

One of the leaders of the men fighting at Minas Tirith. He, the Lord of Lossarnach, and Hirluin of the Green Hills went to the aid of Éomer when his riders were surrounded. He commanded the men of Gondor while Faramir was injured and Aragorn had not yet taken his role as King. He and Faramir were the only two to approach Aragorn outside the city during his coronation ceremony, aside from the 4 men following holding the Crown in a casket. He thrust back the barrier to the entry to Minas Tirith for Aragorn as he walked into his City. He was called the Tall, of the Keys, and Warden of the Keys.