Silmarillion map

Beleriand was a land that was sunk after First Age. It was part of the Middle Earth until Morgoth destroyed it.

Map drawing by myself, with Thangorodrim, compass rose and tengwar frame by Ominous. Based on on maps by J.R.R. Tolkien in The History of Middle-earth vol. XI, Christopher Tolkien in The Silmarillion, Karen Wynn Fonstad in The Atlas of Middle-earth and invaluable tips from Ominous and M.L., without whom the map would be incomplete. #tolkien #silmarillion #beleriand #fantasymap #fantasyillustration #bookillustration #rpgmap #lotr #loroftherings #middleearth #cartography #tolkiengeek…

Beleriand was a vast region in northwestern Middle-earth during the First Age. Originally, its name referred only to the area around the Bay of Balar, but in time the name applied to the entire land. The root of its name, Beler or Balar, is believed to refer to the Maia Ossë, who often dwelt at the shores of Balar. The War of Wrath at the end of the First Age brought the destruction of the entire continent (except Lindon and several island realms), and its descent into the Sea. To the west…

But when the Ainur had beheld this habitation in a vision and had seen the Children of Ilúvatar arise therein, then many of the most mighty among them bent all their thought and their desire towards that place. ~ The Silmarillion, Ainulindalë (Arda Cosmas Map by Sapiento, deviantART)

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