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Known as **Fair Lebennin of the Five Streams**, referring to the Five Rivers of Lebennin, it was one of the most beautiful provinces of [[Gondor]]. Its capital and largest city was [[Pelargir]]. Lebennin was largely populated by Men of mixed blood, as many of its inhabitants traced their ancestry to the forgotten 'Men of the Mountains' that had been displaced from the White Mountains by the Númenóreans.
Lebennin's borders to the north are the //Ered Nimrais//, to the south and east, the sea and the Anduin, and to the west, the hills west of vale of Gilrain. The //Rathon Gondor//, the main road connecting northern and southern Gondor, runs from [[MinasAnor Minas Anor]] to [[Linhir]] by way of [[Pelargir]], shaded by twin lines of tall poplars. All of Lebennin's roads, from the //Rathon Gondor// to the smallest village roads, are well kept.
Lebennin has three basics types of terrain. Along the seacost east of [[Fanuilond]] and along the Anduin, the land is low-lying and often boggy. Even though the ground is very fertile, it is unsuitable for cultivating the grains used in southern Gondor. The mountain valleys and foothills to the nort are mostly covered by coniferous forests, and the ground is less fertile than on the plains; here, people live mostly in the lower valleys. The fertile, central plains are the home of the majority of Lebennin's settlers. The Men of Gondor call it the //Talath Lethen// (S. "Plain of Flowers"). Here, beautiful wildflowers brighten the vast green carpet nearly all year.
There are often large areas of marshy ground close to the rivers. During the years before the Kin-strife, some bogs were drained to put new land under the plough, but after the Plague that was no longer necessary, due to the catastrophic decline in population. Between the plains and the Anduin there is a one-to-eight-mile wide bottomland. This is only marginally higher than the river, and is flooded during spring and early summer, particularly the stretch between Pelargir and the sea. The bottomlands are very fertile, and everything can take root deep into the marshy ground.
Lebennin's climate is the same as in the rest of southern Gondor: warm summers and mild winters. But to talk of the ‘weather in Lebennin' is to generalise somewhat. Lebennin encompasses many diverse terrains and landscapes and the rules change from one district to the next. You can be sure that July and August in Lebennin will be hot, sometimes stiflingly so, thanks to the humidity levels that can make Pelargir and the major cities of Lebennin veritable hothouses.
This situation is supposed to break around the 1st of //Ivanneth// (middle of August), when the first rains are expected and with them a beginning of a decrease in temperature. //Ivanneth// is especially pleasant time in Lebennin, with clear blue skies. //Narbeleth// sees night-time temperatures really begin to drop, with crisp autumn days to accompany the main olive harvest throughout Lebennin. Even though most of Lebennin does not suffer from cold winters, these are still unpleasant; from //Girithron// to //Nínui// it rains almost daily. But spring always seems to come quickly.
Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], whose inhabitants share the same culture and outlook.
The land is divided into five districts and further twenty counties. It is governed by a civilian governor (//gwaron//), appointed by the [[Tarondor King]] among eligible noblemen put forth by the Lebennin Diet (an assembly of local noblemen), for a five-year term. He is assisted by a provincial procurator (//brannon garn//) and a large staff of clerks and judicial advisers. His direct subordinates are local district-governors (//herdir//), appointed for five, ten or fifteen years. Governor is responsible for taxation, public spending, and acting as the highest magistrate in the area in behalf of the King. He must be a member of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]]. District-governors are usually knights or talented public servants with military or naval background.
The counties have dissimilar forms of local rule. Some are owned and administered by hereditary counts (//hîratar//) or are enfeoffed to marcher lords (//rainhîr//). Others are governed by local councils and independent townships.
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
Gondorian army forces in Lebennin are under the leadership of //Commander of the Lebennin Territorial Corps//, independent from civilian administration. Royal Navy are subordinated to rear- and flag-admirals of the Pelargir Fleet, and flag-admiral of the Linhir Fleet.
During the Kin-strife Lebennin was able to field 42,000 professional soldiers and 50,400 militia.
Lebennin's borders to the north are the //Ered Nimrais//, to the south and east, the sea and the Anduin, and to the west, the hills west of vale of Gilrain. The //Rathon Gondor//, the main road connecting northern and southern Gondor, runs from [[MinasAnor Minas Anor]] to [[Linhir]] by way of [[Pelargir]], shaded by twin lines of tall poplars. All of Lebennin's roads, from the //Rathon Gondor// to the smallest village roads, are well kept.
Lebennin has three basics types of terrain. Along the seacost east of [[Fanuilond]] and along the Anduin, the land is low-lying and often boggy. Even though the ground is very fertile, it is unsuitable for cultivating the grains used in southern Gondor. The mountain valleys and foothills to the nort are mostly covered by coniferous forests, and the ground is less fertile than on the plains; here, people live mostly in the lower valleys. The fertile, central plains are the home of the majority of Lebennin's settlers. The Men of Gondor call it the //Talath Lethen// (S. "Plain of Flowers"). Here, beautiful wildflowers brighten the vast green carpet nearly all year.
There are often large areas of marshy ground close to the rivers. During the years before the Kin-strife, some bogs were drained to put new land under the plough, but after the Plague that was no longer necessary, due to the catastrophic decline in population. Between the plains and the Anduin there is a one-to-eight-mile wide bottomland. This is only marginally higher than the river, and is flooded during spring and early summer, particularly the stretch between Pelargir and the sea. The bottomlands are very fertile, and everything can take root deep into the marshy ground.
Lebennin's climate is the same as in the rest of southern Gondor: warm summers and mild winters. But to talk of the ‘weather in Lebennin' is to generalise somewhat. Lebennin encompasses many diverse terrains and landscapes and the rules change from one district to the next. You can be sure that July and August in Lebennin will be hot, sometimes stiflingly so, thanks to the humidity levels that can make Pelargir and the major cities of Lebennin veritable hothouses.
This situation is supposed to break around the 1st of //Ivanneth// (middle of August), when the first rains are expected and with them a beginning of a decrease in temperature. //Ivanneth// is especially pleasant time in Lebennin, with clear blue skies. //Narbeleth// sees night-time temperatures really begin to drop, with crisp autumn days to accompany the main olive harvest throughout Lebennin. Even though most of Lebennin does not suffer from cold winters, these are still unpleasant; from //Girithron// to //Nínui// it rains almost daily. But spring always seems to come quickly.
Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], whose inhabitants share the same culture and outlook.
The land is divided into five districts and further twenty counties. It is governed by a civilian governor (//gwaron//), appointed by the [[Tarondor King]] among eligible noblemen put forth by the Lebennin Diet (an assembly of local noblemen), for a five-year term. He is assisted by a provincial procurator (//brannon garn//) and a large staff of clerks and judicial advisers. His direct subordinates are local district-governors (//herdir//), appointed for five, ten or fifteen years. Governor is responsible for taxation, public spending, and acting as the highest magistrate in the area in behalf of the King. He must be a member of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]]. District-governors are usually knights or talented public servants with military or naval background.
The counties have dissimilar forms of local rule. Some are owned and administered by hereditary counts (//hîratar//) or are enfeoffed to marcher lords (//rainhîr//). Others are governed by local councils and independent townships.
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
Gondorian army forces in Lebennin are under the leadership of //Commander of the Lebennin Territorial Corps//, independent from civilian administration. Royal Navy are subordinated to rear- and flag-admirals of the Pelargir Fleet, and flag-admiral of the Linhir Fleet.
During the Kin-strife Lebennin was able to field 42,000 professional soldiers and 50,400 militia.
Deletions:
Lebennin's borders to the north are the //Ered Nimrais//, to the south and east, the sea and the Anduin, and to the west, the hills west of vale of Gilrain. The //Rathon Gondor//, the main road connecting northern and southern Gondor, runs from [[MinasAnor Minas Anor]] to [[Linhir]] by way of [[Pelargir]], shaded by twin lines of tall poplars. All of Lebennin's roads, from the //Rathon Gondor// to the smallest village roads, are well kept.
Lebennin has three basics types of terrain. Along the seacost east of [[Fanuilond]] and along the Anduin, the land is low-lying and often boggy. Even though the ground is very fertile, it is unsuitable for cultivating the grains used in southern Gondor. The mountain valleys and foothills to the nort are mostly covered by coniferous forests, and the ground is less fertile than on the plains; here, people live mostly in the lower valleys. The fertile, central plains are the home of the majority of Lebennin's settlers. The Men of Gondor call it the //Talath Lethen// (S. "Plain of Flowers"). Here, beautiful wildflowers brighten the vast green carpet nearly all year.
There are often large areas of marshy ground close to the rivers. During the years before the Kin-strife, some bogs were drained to put new land under the plough, but after the Plague that was no longer necessary, due to the catastrophic decline in population. Between the plains and the Anduin there is a one-to-eight-mile wide bottomland. This is only marginally higher than the river, and is flooded during spring and early summer, particularly the stretch between Pelargir and the sea. The bottomlands are very fertile, and everything can take root deep into the marshy ground.
Lebennin's climate is the same as in the rest of southern Gondor: warm summers and mild winters. But to talk of the ‘weather in Lebennin' is to generalise somewhat. Lebennin encompasses many diverse terrains and landscapes and the rules change from one district to the next. You can be sure that July and August in Lebennin will be hot, sometimes stiflingly so, thanks to the humidity levels that can make Pelargir and the major cities of Lebennin veritable hothouses.
This situation is supposed to break around the 1st of //Ivanneth// (middle of August), when the first rains are expected and with them a beginning of a decrease in temperature. //Ivanneth// is especially pleasant time in Lebennin, with clear blue skies. //Narbeleth// sees night-time temperatures really begin to drop, with crisp autumn days to accompany the main olive harvest throughout Lebennin. Even though most of Lebennin does not suffer from cold winters, these are still unpleasant; from //Girithron// to //Nínui// it rains almost daily. But spring always seems to come quickly.
Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], whose inhabitants share the same culture and outlook.
The land is divided into five districts and further twenty counties. It is governed by a civilian governor (//gwaron//), appointed by the [[Tarondor King]] among eligible noblemen put forth by the Lebennin Diet (an assembly of local noblemen), for a five-year term. He is assisted by a provincial procurator (//brannon garn//) and a large staff of clerks and judicial advisers. His direct subordinates are local district-governors (//herdir//), appointed for five, ten or fifteen years. Governor is responsible for taxation, public spending, and acting as the highest magistrate in the area in behalf of the King. He must be a member of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]]. District-governors are usually knights or talented public servants with military or naval background.
The counties have dissimilar forms of local rule. Some are owned and administered by hereditary counts (//hîratar//) or are enfeoffed to marcher lords (//rainhîr//). Others are governed by local councils and independent townships.
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
Gondorian army forces in Lebennin are under the leadership of //Commander of the Lebennin Territorial Corps//, independent from civilian administration. Royal Navy are subordinated to rear- and flag-admirals of the Pelargir Fleet, and flag-admiral of the Linhir Fleet.
During the Kin-strife Lebennin was able to field 42,000 professional soldiers and 50,400 militia.
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Lebennin
Province of Gondor
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Lebennin
Province of Gondor
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===Districts===
===Military===
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
During the Kin-strife Lebennin was able to field 42,000 professional soldiers and 50,400 militia.
===Military===
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
During the Kin-strife Lebennin was able to field 42,000 professional soldiers and 50,400 militia.
Deletions:
The population of Lebennin is estimated to be around one million, of which a relatively high percentage (c. 100,000) lives in cities. Largest urban ares are [[Pelargir]] (55,000), [[Linhir]] (6,000), Minas Brethil (4,000), Fanuilond (2,800), Lindon (2,400), Minas Arthor (1,900) and Arnbâd (1,800).
====Districts====
====Military====
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
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====Population====
The population of Lebennin is estimated to be around one million, of which a relatively high percentage (c. 100,000) lives in cities. Largest urban ares are [[Pelargir]] (55,000), [[Linhir]] (6,000), Minas Brethil (4,000), Fanuilond (2,800), Lindon (2,400), Minas Arthor (1,900) and Arnbâd (1,800).
====Districts====
====Military====
The population of Lebennin is estimated to be around one million, of which a relatively high percentage (c. 100,000) lives in cities. Largest urban ares are [[Pelargir]] (55,000), [[Linhir]] (6,000), Minas Brethil (4,000), Fanuilond (2,800), Lindon (2,400), Minas Arthor (1,900) and Arnbâd (1,800).
====Districts====
====Military====
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===Military===
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|=|Noble houses||Celosien (6), Curimardin (5), Brindalin (4), Lasbelin (4), Calimir (3), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3), Telerid (3), Telissering (3), Finwarin (3), Orchaldor (3), Talahir (3), Ithilorn (2), Morvegil (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Hyrcanië (2), Tambaro (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Malrach (2), Gilcúdor (1), Bassoneth-Celosien (1), Amaltar-Roval (1), Gildregad (1), Sindëman (1), Dudhrandir (1)||
|=|Marcher lords||Meldin Lebennivet, Erlinion Caragost, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë||
|=|Military commanders||Nimroch Elendurion, Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost, Dunsûl Lebennivet||
|=|Marcher lords||Meldin Lebennivet, Erlinion Caragost, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë||
|=|Military commanders||Nimroch Elendurion, Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost, Dunsûl Lebennivet||
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|=|Marcher lords||Meldin Lebennivet, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë||
|=|Military commanders||Nimroch Elendurion, Erlinion Caragost (1), Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost||
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~|=|Exalted houses||Serni (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1), Harnastin-Celosien (1)||
|=|Noble houses||Celosien (6), Curimardin (5), Brindalin (4), Lasbelin (4), Calimir (3), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3), Telerid (3), Telissering (3), Finwarin (3), Orchaldor (3), Talahir (3), Ithilorn (2), Morvegil (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Hyrcanië (2), Tambaro (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Malrach (2), Gilcúdor (1), Bassoneth-Celosien (1), Amaltar-Roval (1), Gildregad (1), Sindëman (1)||
|=|Marcher lords||Meldin Lebennivet, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë||
|=|Military commanders||Nimroch Elendurion, Erlinion Caragost (1), Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost||
|=|Noble houses||Celosien (6), Curimardin (5), Brindalin (4), Lasbelin (4), Calimir (3), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3), Telerid (3), Telissering (3), Finwarin (3), Orchaldor (3), Talahir (3), Ithilorn (2), Morvegil (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Hyrcanië (2), Tambaro (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Malrach (2), Gilcúdor (1), Bassoneth-Celosien (1), Amaltar-Roval (1), Gildregad (1), Sindëman (1)||
|=|Marcher lords||Meldin Lebennivet, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë||
|=|Military commanders||Nimroch Elendurion, Erlinion Caragost (1), Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost||
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|=|Noble houses|=|Celosien (6), Curimardin (5), Brindalin (4), Lasbelin (4), Calimir (3), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3), Telerid (3), Telissering (3), Finwarin (3), Orchaldor (3), Talahir (3), Ithilorn (2), Morvegil (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Hyrcanië (2), Tambaro (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Malrach (2), Gilcúdor (1), Bassoneth-Celosien (1), Amaltar-Roval (1), Gildregad (1), Sindëman (1)||
|=|Marcher lords|=|Meldin Lebennivet, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë||
|=|Military commanders|=|Nimroch Elendurion, Erlinion Caragost (1), Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost||
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|=|Exalted houses|=|Serni (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1), Harnastin-Celosien (1)||
|=|Noble houses|=|Celosien (6), Curimardin (5), Brindalin (4), Lasbelin (4), Calimir (3), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3), Telerid (3), Telissering (3), Finwarin (3), Orchaldor (3), Talahir (3), Ithilorn (2), Morvegil (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Hyrcanië (2), Tambaro (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Malrach (2), Gilcúdor (1), Bassoneth-Celosien (1), Amaltar-Roval (1), Gildregad (1), Sindëman (1)||
|=|Marcher lords|=|Meldin Lebennivet, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë||
|=|Military commanders|=|Nimroch Elendurion, Erlinion Caragost (1), Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost||
Lebennin
Province of Gondor
""{{image link="http://www.lindefirion.net/maps/Lebennin2.jpg" title="Districts of Lebennin" url="images/LebenninLocation.png"}}|=|Exalted houses|=|Serni (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1), Harnastin-Celosien (1)||
|=|Noble houses|=|Celosien (6), Curimardin (5), Brindalin (4), Lasbelin (4), Calimir (3), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3), Telerid (3), Telissering (3), Finwarin (3), Orchaldor (3), Talahir (3), Ithilorn (2), Morvegil (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Hyrcanië (2), Tambaro (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Malrach (2), Gilcúdor (1), Bassoneth-Celosien (1), Amaltar-Roval (1), Gildregad (1), Sindëman (1)||
|=|Marcher lords|=|Meldin Lebennivet, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë||
|=|Military commanders|=|Nimroch Elendurion, Erlinion Caragost (1), Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost||
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Lebennin
Province of Gondor
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|=|Exalted houses|=|Serni (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1), Harnastin-Celosien (1)||
|=|Noble houses|=|Celosien (6), Curimardin (5), Brindalin (4), Lasbelin (4), Calimir (3), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3), Telerid (3), Telissering (3), Finwarin (3), Orchaldor (3), Talahir (3), Ithilorn (2), Morvegil (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Hyrcanië (2), Tambaro (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Malrach (2), Gilcúdor (1), Bassoneth-Celosien (1), Amaltar-Roval (1), Gildregad (1), Sindëman (1)||
|=|Marcher lords|=|Meldin Lebennivet, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë, ||
|=|Military commanders|=|Nimroch Elendurion, Erlinion Caragost (1), Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost||
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Known as **Fair Lebennin of the Five Streams**, referring to the Five Rivers of Lebennin, it was one of the most beautiful provinces of [[Gondor]]. Its capital and largest city was [[Pelargir]]. Lebennin was largely populated by Men of mixed blood, as many of its inhabitants traced their ancestry to the forgotten 'Men of the Mountains' that had been displaced from the White Mountains by the Númenóreans.
Lebennin's borders to the north are the //Ered Nimrais//, to the south and east, the sea and the Anduin, and to the west, the hills west of vale of Gilrain. The //Rathon Gondor//, the main road connecting northern and southern Gondor, runs from [[MinasAnor Minas Anor]] to [[Linhir]] by way of [[Pelargir]], shaded by twin lines of tall poplars. All of Lebennin's roads, from the //Rathon Gondor// to the smallest village roads, are well kept.
Lebennin has three basics types of terrain. Along the seacost east of [[Fanuilond]] and along the Anduin, the land is low-lying and often boggy. Even though the ground is very fertile, it is unsuitable for cultivating the grains used in southern Gondor. The mountain valleys and foothills to the nort are mostly covered by coniferous forests, and the ground is less fertile than on the plains; here, people live mostly in the lower valleys. The fertile, central plains are the home of the majority of Lebennin's settlers. The Men of Gondor call it the //Talath Lethen// (S. "Plain of Flowers"). Here, beautiful wildflowers brighten the vast green carpet nearly all year.
There are often large areas of marshy ground close to the rivers. During the years before the Kin-strife, some bogs were drained to put new land under the plough, but after the Plague that was no longer necessary, due to the catastrophic decline in population. Between the plains and the Anduin there is a one-to-eight-mile wide bottomland. This is only marginally higher than the river, and is flooded during spring and early summer, particularly the stretch between Pelargir and the sea. The bottomlands are very fertile, and everything can take root deep into the marshy ground.
Lebennin's climate is the same as in the rest of southern Gondor: warm summers and mild winters. But to talk of the ‘weather in Lebennin' is to generalise somewhat. Lebennin encompasses many diverse terrains and landscapes and the rules change from one district to the next. You can be sure that July and August in Lebennin will be hot, sometimes stiflingly so, thanks to the humidity levels that can make Pelargir and the major cities of Lebennin veritable hothouses.
This situation is supposed to break around the 1st of //Ivanneth// (middle of August), when the first rains are expected and with them a beginning of a decrease in temperature. //Ivanneth// is especially pleasant time in Lebennin, with clear blue skies. //Narbeleth// sees night-time temperatures really begin to drop, with crisp autumn days to accompany the main olive harvest throughout Lebennin. Even though most of Lebennin does not suffer from cold winters, these are still unpleasant; from //Girithron// to //Nínui// it rains almost daily. But spring always seems to come quickly.
Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], whose inhabitants share the same culture and outlook.
The land is divided into five districts and further twenty counties. It is governed by a civilian governor (//gwaron//), appointed by the [[Tarondor King]] among eligible noblemen put forth by the Lebennin Diet (an assembly of local noblemen), for a five-year term. He is assisted by a provincial procurator (//brannon garn//) and a large staff of clerks and judicial advisers. His direct subordinates are local district-governors (//herdir//), appointed for five, ten or fifteen years. Governor is responsible for taxation, public spending, and acting as the highest magistrate in the area in behalf of the King. He must be a member of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]]. District-governors are usually knights or talented public servants with military or naval background.
The counties have dissimilar forms of local rule. Some are owned and administered by hereditary counts (//hîratar//) or are enfeoffed to marcher lords (//rainhîr//). Others are governed by local councils and independent townships.
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison. Divided into six counties: Balimur, Lindon, Daldor and Lanthiriath are collectively known as the Marches. They have been enfeoffed, with their substantial defense obligations, to three noblemen and one lady. County of Serni belongs to the exalted [[Serni House of Serni]]. County of Arnbâd is a self-governed township with its extensive hinterland.
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien. Divided into five counties: Caragost, Enedhîr, Brethil, Imduin and Dol Calimir. Caragost is a march established against the men of the mountains, governed by lord Erlinion Caragost. Enedhîr, Brethil and Imduin are admistered by local judges and officials appointed by the provincial governor. Dol Calimir is a feudal county belonging to the noble House Calimir.
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch. Divided into four counties: Imloth Melui, Arthor, Orchaldor and Landor. They are all administered by officials appointed by the provincial governor.
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district and //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]].
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]**: //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilraen. Divided into four counties: Imlad Tathren, Gilraen, Lymen and Tumladen. Imlad Tathren is new march, continuation of the Corsair Shore. Gilraen is a feudal county belonging to count Argirion. Lymen is a self-governed township. County of Tumalden belongs to the noble House Curimardin.
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
Gondorian army forces in Lebennin are under the leadership of //Commander of the Lebennin Territorial Corps//, independent from civilian administration. Royal Navy are subordinated to rear- and flag-admirals of the Pelargir Fleet, and flag-admiral of the Linhir Fleet.
===Lebennin Diet===
There are currently 96 members of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]] in Lebennin. They constitute the Lebennin Diet, which convenes annually or biannually to converse and conspire what issues should be brought forward in the Great Council, and how to advance their cause. They are reinforced by three or four hundred knights, members of the noble households.
|=|Exalted houses|=|Serni (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1), Harnastin-Celosien (1)||
|=|Noble houses|=|Celosien (6), Curimardin (5), Brindalin (4), Lasbelin (4), Calimir (3), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3), Telerid (3), Telissering (3), Finwarin (3), Orchaldor (3), Talahir (3), Ithilorn (2), Morvegil (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Hyrcanië (2), Tambaro (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Malrach (2), Gilcúdor (1), Bassoneth-Celosien (1), Amaltar-Roval (1), Gildregad (1), Sindëman (1)||
|=|Marcher lords|=|Meldin Lebennivet, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë, ||
|=|Military commanders|=|Nimroch Elendurion, Erlinion Caragost (1), Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost||
Independent (Council of Pelargir)
Supervised by condir of Pelargir
Independent (Council of Enta Sirith)
Supervised by condir of Pelargir
Offices of the Captain of the Ships
Headquarters of the Anduin barges
Headquarters of the Toll-Wardens
Town and manor
Home of Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë
County
Self-governed
Balimur
March
?
Serni
County
Count Coravar Serni
Lindon
March
Countess Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë
Daldor
March
Count Meldin
Lanthiriath
March
?
Balibogach
Wood fort and dwelling
Balimur
Rebels
Outlaw fortress, inhabited by smugglers
Self-governed
Imlad Tathren
March
?
Gilraen
Lymen
County
Hîr Huadil of Lymen
Tumladen
County
Count Arahil Curimardin
Herevorn
Village
Gilrain valley
Hîr Estel Herevorn
Lord of Imlad Tathren
Lord of Lymen
Hîr Laidil
Count Arahil Curimardin
Brethil
County
Leage of Celosien
Calimir
County
Count Meneldil Calimir
Enedhîr
County
Legate of Celosien
Caragost
March
Hîr Erlinion of Caragost
Imduin
County
Legate of Celosien
Minas Brethil
Township
Serni valley
Legate of Celosien
Imloth Melui
County
Legate of Arnach
Arthor
County
Legate of Arnach
Orchaldor
County
Legate of Arnach
Landor
County
Legate of Arnach
Bar Luindol
Township
Erui valley
Hîr Isilmo Luindol
Minas Arthor
Township
Erui valley
Hîr Hurin Orchaldor
>>""
""
//Districts of Lebennin//
Known as **Fair Lebennin of the Five Streams**, referring to the Five Rivers of Lebennin, it was one of the most beautiful provinces of [[Gondor]]. Its capital and largest city was [[Pelargir]]. Lebennin was largely populated by Men of mixed blood, as many of its inhabitants traced their ancestry to the forgotten 'Men of the Mountains' that had been displaced from the White Mountains by the Númenóreans.
Lebennin's borders to the north are the //Ered Nimrais//, to the south and east, the sea and the Anduin, and to the west, the hills west of vale of Gilrain. The //Rathon Gondor//, the main road connecting northern and southern Gondor, runs from [[MinasAnor Minas Anor]] to [[Linhir]] by way of [[Pelargir]], shaded by twin lines of tall poplars. All of Lebennin's roads, from the //Rathon Gondor// to the smallest village roads, are well kept.
Lebennin has three basics types of terrain. Along the seacost east of [[Fanuilond]] and along the Anduin, the land is low-lying and often boggy. Even though the ground is very fertile, it is unsuitable for cultivating the grains used in southern Gondor. The mountain valleys and foothills to the nort are mostly covered by coniferous forests, and the ground is less fertile than on the plains; here, people live mostly in the lower valleys. The fertile, central plains are the home of the majority of Lebennin's settlers. The Men of Gondor call it the //Talath Lethen// (S. "Plain of Flowers"). Here, beautiful wildflowers brighten the vast green carpet nearly all year.
There are often large areas of marshy ground close to the rivers. During the years before the Kin-strife, some bogs were drained to put new land under the plough, but after the Plague that was no longer necessary, due to the catastrophic decline in population. Between the plains and the Anduin there is a one-to-eight-mile wide bottomland. This is only marginally higher than the river, and is flooded during spring and early summer, particularly the stretch between Pelargir and the sea. The bottomlands are very fertile, and everything can take root deep into the marshy ground.
Lebennin's climate is the same as in the rest of southern Gondor: warm summers and mild winters. But to talk of the ‘weather in Lebennin' is to generalise somewhat. Lebennin encompasses many diverse terrains and landscapes and the rules change from one district to the next. You can be sure that July and August in Lebennin will be hot, sometimes stiflingly so, thanks to the humidity levels that can make Pelargir and the major cities of Lebennin veritable hothouses.
This situation is supposed to break around the 1st of //Ivanneth// (middle of August), when the first rains are expected and with them a beginning of a decrease in temperature. //Ivanneth// is especially pleasant time in Lebennin, with clear blue skies. //Narbeleth// sees night-time temperatures really begin to drop, with crisp autumn days to accompany the main olive harvest throughout Lebennin. Even though most of Lebennin does not suffer from cold winters, these are still unpleasant; from //Girithron// to //Nínui// it rains almost daily. But spring always seems to come quickly.
Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], whose inhabitants share the same culture and outlook.
Lebennin is governed by a civilian governor (//gwaron//), appointed by the [[Tarondor King]] among eligible noblemen put forth by the Lebennin Diet, for a five-year term. He is assisted by a provincial procurator (//brannon garn//) and a large staff of clerks and judicial advisers. His direct subordinates are local district-governors (//herdir//), appointed for five, ten or fifteen years. Governors of Lebennin have been senior members of the leading families of Lebennin. Exceptions have been very rare (Kin-strife).
Governor is responsible for taxation, public spending, and acting as the highest magistrate in the area in behalf of the King. He must be a member of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]].
Exposed southern coast of Lebennin has been long subject to corsair raiding. King Tarondor has acted to alluviate the problem by selling his coastal lands (with extensive defense obligations) to new marcher lords (//rainhîr//).
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison. Divided into five counties: Balimur, Lindon, Daldor, Lanthiriath and Serni.
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien. Divided into four counties: Enedhîr, Brethil, Caragost and Tumladen.
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch.
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district, //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]].
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]** (officially part of [[Belfalas Dor-en-Ernil]]): //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilrain.
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
Gondorian army forces in Lebennin are under the leadership of //Commander of the Lebennin Territorial Corps//, independent from civilian administration. Royal Navy are subordinated to rear- and flag-admirals of the Pelargir Fleet, and flag-admiral of the Linhir Fleet.
===List of great families from Lebennin===
(number in parenthesis designate the number of seats in [[GovadanGondorim the Council of Gondor]] in 1650-1670)
//Exalted families:// [[Serni]] (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1) , Aranelaith (3), Celosien (6), Calimir (3), Brindalin (4), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3)
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (3), Hyrcanie (2), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2), Malrach (2), Ithilorn (2), Tambaro (2), Gilcúdor (2)
//Represented by ostensible partners:// Seldorien (2)
Independent (Court of Pelargir)
Supervised by herdir of Pelargir
Independent (Court of Enta Sirith)
Supervised by herdir of Pelargir
Balibogach
Wood fort and dwelling
Balimur
none
Ethir Andui
Bar Gilraen
Hîr Huadil
Margrave Laidil
Hîr Arahil Curimardin
Tir Serni
Serni valley
Count Coravar Serni
Minas Brethil
Serni valley
Caragost
Ered Nimrais
Margrave Erlinion
Minas Arthor
Erui valley
Legate of Arnach
Legate of Arnach
Legate of Arnach
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Port of Pelargir (painting, III 1637)
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district, //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]]
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]** (officially part of [[Belfalas Dor-en-Ernil]]): //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilrain
{{image class="center" url="images/LebenninLocation.png"}}>>{{image url="images/LebenninVaakunaPieni.png" class="left"}}======Lebennin======
====Government=====
===Districts and governors===
**Lebennivet**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison
**Celosien**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
**Arnach**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
**Pelargir**: Legate of the Pelargir district, master of Pelargir, //herdir// [[Elenaerion]]
**County of Gilrain**: //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir (formerly part of Dor-en-Ernil)
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the King's Corps and the Royal Navy. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments (Territorial corps) consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
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[[Pelargir]], [[Linhir]], [[LindonEstate Lebennivet]], [[Raudfern Imlad Tathren]]
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Laurelach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (3), Hyrcanie (2), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2), Malrach (2), Ithilorn (2), Tambaro (2), Gilcúdor (2)
''**Lebennivet**'': Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison
''**Celosien**'': Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
''**Arnach**'': Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
''**Pelargir**'': Legate of the Pelargir district, master of Pelargir, //herdir// [[Elenaerion]]
''**County of Gilrain**'': //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir (formerly part of Dor-en-Ernil)
(number in parenthesis designate the number of seats in [[GovadanGondorim Alta Heren]] in 1650-1670)
//Patrician families:// [[Serni]] (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1) , Aranelaith (3), Celosien (6), Calimir (3), Brindalin (4), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3)
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Laurelach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (1), Hyrcanie (1), Magirius (1), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2)
//Mercantile families:// Seldorien, Theugen, Malrach, Ithilorn, Tambaro, Gilcúdor
(number in parenthesis designate the number of seats in Alta Heren in 1650-1670)
Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], which share the same culture and outlook.
Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], which share the same culture and outlook.
There are often large areas of boggy ground close to the rivers. During the years before the Kin-strife, some bogs were drained to put new land under the plough, but after the Plague that was no longer necessary, due to the catastrophic decline in population. Between the plains and the Anduin there is a one-to-eight-mile wide bottomland. This is only marginally higher than the river, and is flooded during spring and early summer, particularly the stretch between Pelargir and the sea. The bottomlands are very fertile, and everything can take root deep into the marshy ground.
Lebennin
Province of Gondor
""Known as **Fair Lebennin of the Five Streams**, referring to the Five Rivers of Lebennin, it was one of the most beautiful provinces of [[Gondor]]. Its capital and largest city was [[Pelargir]]. Lebennin was largely populated by Men of mixed blood, as many of its inhabitants traced their ancestry to the forgotten 'Men of the Mountains' that had been displaced from the White Mountains by the Númenóreans.
Lebennin's borders to the north are the //Ered Nimrais//, to the south and east, the sea and the Anduin, and to the west, the hills west of vale of Gilrain. The //Rathon Gondor//, the main road connecting northern and southern Gondor, runs from [[MinasAnor Minas Anor]] to [[Linhir]] by way of [[Pelargir]], shaded by twin lines of tall poplars. All of Lebennin's roads, from the //Rathon Gondor// to the smallest village roads, are well kept.
Lebennin has three basics types of terrain. Along the seacost east of [[Fanuilond]] and along the Anduin, the land is low-lying and often boggy. Even though the ground is very fertile, it is unsuitable for cultivating the grains used in southern Gondor. The mountain valleys and foothills to the nort are mostly covered by coniferous forests, and the ground is less fertile than on the plains; here, people live mostly in the lower valleys. The fertile, central plains are the home of the majority of Lebennin's settlers. The Men of Gondor call it the //Talath Lethen// (S. "Plain of Flowers"). Here, beautiful wildflowers brighten the vast green carpet nearly all year.
There are often large areas of marshy ground close to the rivers. During the years before the Kin-strife, some bogs were drained to put new land under the plough, but after the Plague that was no longer necessary, due to the catastrophic decline in population. Between the plains and the Anduin there is a one-to-eight-mile wide bottomland. This is only marginally higher than the river, and is flooded during spring and early summer, particularly the stretch between Pelargir and the sea. The bottomlands are very fertile, and everything can take root deep into the marshy ground.
Lebennin's climate is the same as in the rest of southern Gondor: warm summers and mild winters. But to talk of the ‘weather in Lebennin' is to generalise somewhat. Lebennin encompasses many diverse terrains and landscapes and the rules change from one district to the next. You can be sure that July and August in Lebennin will be hot, sometimes stiflingly so, thanks to the humidity levels that can make Pelargir and the major cities of Lebennin veritable hothouses.
This situation is supposed to break around the 1st of //Ivanneth// (middle of August), when the first rains are expected and with them a beginning of a decrease in temperature. //Ivanneth// is especially pleasant time in Lebennin, with clear blue skies. //Narbeleth// sees night-time temperatures really begin to drop, with crisp autumn days to accompany the main olive harvest throughout Lebennin. Even though most of Lebennin does not suffer from cold winters, these are still unpleasant; from //Girithron// to //Nínui// it rains almost daily. But spring always seems to come quickly.
Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], whose inhabitants share the same culture and outlook.
The land is divided into five districts and further twenty counties. It is governed by a civilian governor (//gwaron//), appointed by the [[Tarondor King]] among eligible noblemen put forth by the Lebennin Diet (an assembly of local noblemen), for a five-year term. He is assisted by a provincial procurator (//brannon garn//) and a large staff of clerks and judicial advisers. His direct subordinates are local district-governors (//herdir//), appointed for five, ten or fifteen years. Governor is responsible for taxation, public spending, and acting as the highest magistrate in the area in behalf of the King. He must be a member of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]]. District-governors are usually knights or talented public servants with military or naval background.
The counties have dissimilar forms of local rule. Some are owned and administered by hereditary counts (//hîratar//) or are enfeoffed to marcher lords (//rainhîr//). Others are governed by local councils and independent townships.
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison. Divided into six counties: Balimur, Lindon, Daldor and Lanthiriath are collectively known as the Marches. They have been enfeoffed, with their substantial defense obligations, to three noblemen and one lady. County of Serni belongs to the exalted [[Serni House of Serni]]. County of Arnbâd is a self-governed township with its extensive hinterland.
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien. Divided into five counties: Caragost, Enedhîr, Brethil, Imduin and Dol Calimir. Caragost is a march established against the men of the mountains, governed by lord Erlinion Caragost. Enedhîr, Brethil and Imduin are admistered by local judges and officials appointed by the provincial governor. Dol Calimir is a feudal county belonging to the noble House Calimir.
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch. Divided into four counties: Imloth Melui, Arthor, Orchaldor and Landor. They are all administered by officials appointed by the provincial governor.
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district and //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]].
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]**: //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilraen. Divided into four counties: Imlad Tathren, Gilraen, Lymen and Tumladen. Imlad Tathren is new march, continuation of the Corsair Shore. Gilraen is a feudal county belonging to count Argirion. Lymen is a self-governed township. County of Tumalden belongs to the noble House Curimardin.
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
Gondorian army forces in Lebennin are under the leadership of //Commander of the Lebennin Territorial Corps//, independent from civilian administration. Royal Navy are subordinated to rear- and flag-admirals of the Pelargir Fleet, and flag-admiral of the Linhir Fleet.
===Lebennin Diet===
There are currently 96 members of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]] in Lebennin. They constitute the Lebennin Diet, which convenes annually or biannually to converse and conspire what issues should be brought forward in the Great Council, and how to advance their cause. They are reinforced by three or four hundred knights, members of the noble households.
|=|Exalted houses|=|Serni (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1), Harnastin-Celosien (1)||
|=|Noble houses|=|Celosien (6), Curimardin (5), Brindalin (4), Lasbelin (4), Calimir (3), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3), Telerid (3), Telissering (3), Finwarin (3), Orchaldor (3), Talahir (3), Ithilorn (2), Morvegil (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Hyrcanië (2), Tambaro (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Malrach (2), Gilcúdor (1), Bassoneth-Celosien (1), Amaltar-Roval (1), Gildregad (1), Sindëman (1)||
|=|Marcher lords|=|Meldin Lebennivet, Elanor Orchaldor-Eldalótë, ||
|=|Military commanders|=|Nimroch Elendurion, Erlinion Caragost (1), Huadil of Bar Lymen, Laidil Curimardin, Cambril of Echorost||
COUNTIES, TOWNSHIPS AND STRONGHOLDS OF LEBENNIN
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Lebennin
Province of Gondor
""//Districts of Lebennin//
Known as **Fair Lebennin of the Five Streams**, referring to the Five Rivers of Lebennin, it was one of the most beautiful provinces of [[Gondor]]. Its capital and largest city was [[Pelargir]]. Lebennin was largely populated by Men of mixed blood, as many of its inhabitants traced their ancestry to the forgotten 'Men of the Mountains' that had been displaced from the White Mountains by the Númenóreans.
Lebennin's borders to the north are the //Ered Nimrais//, to the south and east, the sea and the Anduin, and to the west, the hills west of vale of Gilrain. The //Rathon Gondor//, the main road connecting northern and southern Gondor, runs from [[MinasAnor Minas Anor]] to [[Linhir]] by way of [[Pelargir]], shaded by twin lines of tall poplars. All of Lebennin's roads, from the //Rathon Gondor// to the smallest village roads, are well kept.
Lebennin has three basics types of terrain. Along the seacost east of [[Fanuilond]] and along the Anduin, the land is low-lying and often boggy. Even though the ground is very fertile, it is unsuitable for cultivating the grains used in southern Gondor. The mountain valleys and foothills to the nort are mostly covered by coniferous forests, and the ground is less fertile than on the plains; here, people live mostly in the lower valleys. The fertile, central plains are the home of the majority of Lebennin's settlers. The Men of Gondor call it the //Talath Lethen// (S. "Plain of Flowers"). Here, beautiful wildflowers brighten the vast green carpet nearly all year.
There are often large areas of marshy ground close to the rivers. During the years before the Kin-strife, some bogs were drained to put new land under the plough, but after the Plague that was no longer necessary, due to the catastrophic decline in population. Between the plains and the Anduin there is a one-to-eight-mile wide bottomland. This is only marginally higher than the river, and is flooded during spring and early summer, particularly the stretch between Pelargir and the sea. The bottomlands are very fertile, and everything can take root deep into the marshy ground.
Lebennin's climate is the same as in the rest of southern Gondor: warm summers and mild winters. But to talk of the ‘weather in Lebennin' is to generalise somewhat. Lebennin encompasses many diverse terrains and landscapes and the rules change from one district to the next. You can be sure that July and August in Lebennin will be hot, sometimes stiflingly so, thanks to the humidity levels that can make Pelargir and the major cities of Lebennin veritable hothouses.
This situation is supposed to break around the 1st of //Ivanneth// (middle of August), when the first rains are expected and with them a beginning of a decrease in temperature. //Ivanneth// is especially pleasant time in Lebennin, with clear blue skies. //Narbeleth// sees night-time temperatures really begin to drop, with crisp autumn days to accompany the main olive harvest throughout Lebennin. Even though most of Lebennin does not suffer from cold winters, these are still unpleasant; from //Girithron// to //Nínui// it rains almost daily. But spring always seems to come quickly.
Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], whose inhabitants share the same culture and outlook.
Lebennin is governed by a civilian governor (//gwaron//), appointed by the [[Tarondor King]] among eligible noblemen put forth by the Lebennin Diet, for a five-year term. He is assisted by a provincial procurator (//brannon garn//) and a large staff of clerks and judicial advisers. His direct subordinates are local district-governors (//herdir//), appointed for five, ten or fifteen years. Governors of Lebennin have been senior members of the leading families of Lebennin. Exceptions have been very rare (Kin-strife).
Governor is responsible for taxation, public spending, and acting as the highest magistrate in the area in behalf of the King. He must be a member of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]].
Exposed southern coast of Lebennin has been long subject to corsair raiding. King Tarondor has acted to alluviate the problem by selling his coastal lands (with extensive defense obligations) to new marcher lords (//rainhîr//).
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison. Divided into five counties: Balimur, Lindon, Daldor, Lanthiriath and Serni.
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien. Divided into four counties: Enedhîr, Brethil, Caragost and Tumladen.
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch.
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district, //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]].
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]** (officially part of [[Belfalas Dor-en-Ernil]]): //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilrain.
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
Gondorian army forces in Lebennin are under the leadership of //Commander of the Lebennin Territorial Corps//, independent from civilian administration. Royal Navy are subordinated to rear- and flag-admirals of the Pelargir Fleet, and flag-admiral of the Linhir Fleet.
===List of great families from Lebennin===
(number in parenthesis designate the number of seats in [[GovadanGondorim the Council of Gondor]] in 1650-1670)
//Exalted families:// [[Serni]] (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1) , Aranelaith (3), Celosien (6), Calimir (3), Brindalin (4), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3)
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (3), Hyrcanie (2), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2), Malrach (2), Ithilorn (2), Tambaro (2), Gilcúdor (2)
//Represented by ostensible partners:// Seldorien (2)
TOWNSHIPS AND STRONGHOLDS OF LEBENNIN
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Bar Ochaldor
Exposed southern coast of Lebennin has been long subject to corsair raiding. King Tarondor has acted to alluviate the problem by selling his coastal lands (with extensive defense obligations) to new marcher lords (//rainhîr//).
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison. Divided into five counties: Balimur, Lindon, Daldor, Lanthiriath and Serni.
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien. Divided into four counties: Enedhîr, Brethil, Caragost and Tumladen.
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch.
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district, //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]].
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]** (officially part of [[Belfalas Dor-en-Ernil]]): //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilrain.
Arnach
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Bar Ochaldor
Exposed southern coast of Lebennin has been long subject to corsair raiding. King Tarondor has acted to alluviate the problem by selling his coastal lands (with extensive defense obligations) to new marcher lords (//rainhîr//).
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison. Divided into five counties: Balimur, Lindon, Daldor, Lanthiriath and Serni.
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien. Divided into four counties: Enedhîr, Brethil, Caragost and Tumladen.
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch.
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district, //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]].
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]** (officially part of [[Belfalas Dor-en-Ernil]]): //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilrain.
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Port of Pelargir (painting, III 1637)
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district, //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]]
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]** (officially part of [[Belfalas Dor-en-Ernil]]): //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilrain
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//Districts of Lebennin//
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Port of Pelargir (painting, III 1637)
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//Guardsman of Lebennin, by [[http://merlkir.deviantart.com/ Jan Pospisil]].//
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Territorial forces in Lebennin
>>{{image url="images/LebenninVaakunaPieni.png" class="left"}}======Lebennin======
====Government====
Lebennin is governed by a civilian governor (//gwaron//), appointed by the [[Tarondor King]] among eligible noblemen put forth by the Lebennin Diet, for a five-year term. He is assisted by a provincial procurator (//brannon garn//) and a large staff of clerks and judicial advisers. His direct subordinates are local district-governors (//herdir//), appointed for five, ten or fifteen years. Governors of Lebennin have been senior members of the leading families of Lebennin. Exceptions have been very rare (Kin-strife).
Governor is responsible for taxation, public spending, and acting as the highest magistrate in the area in behalf of the King. He must be a member of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]].
===Districts===
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district, //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]]
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]** (officially part of [[Belfalas Dor-en-Ernil]]): //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilrain
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
Gondorian army forces in Lebennin are under the leadership of //Commander of the Lebennin Territorial Corps//, independent from civilian administration. Royal Navy are subordinated to rear- and flag-admirals of the Pelargir Fleet, and flag-admiral of the Linhir Fleet.
[[Pelargir]], [[Linhir]], [[GilrainCounty Gilrain]], [[LindonEstate Lindon]], [[Raudfern Imlad Tathren]], [[Lebennivet]], [[Celosien]], [[Arnach]]
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (3), Hyrcanie (2), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2), Malrach (2), Ithilorn (2), Tambaro (2), Gilcúdor (2)
//Districts of Lebennin//
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Port of Pelargir (painting, III 1637)
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//Guardsman of Lebennin, by [[http://merlkir.deviantart.com/ Jan Pospisil]].//
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Territorial forces in Lebennin
>>{{image url="images/LebenninVaakunaPieni.png" class="left"}}======Lebennin======
====Government====
Lebennin is governed by a civilian governor (//gwaron//), appointed by the [[Tarondor King]] among eligible noblemen put forth by the Lebennin Diet, for a five-year term. He is assisted by a provincial procurator (//brannon garn//) and a large staff of clerks and judicial advisers. His direct subordinates are local district-governors (//herdir//), appointed for five, ten or fifteen years. Governors of Lebennin have been senior members of the leading families of Lebennin. Exceptions have been very rare (Kin-strife).
Governor is responsible for taxation, public spending, and acting as the highest magistrate in the area in behalf of the King. He must be a member of the [[GovadanGondorim Council of Gondor]].
===Districts===
**[[Lebennivet]]**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison
**[[Celosien]]**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
**[[Arnach]]**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
**[[Pelargir]]**: Legate of the Pelargir district, //condir// of Pelargir [[Mordulin Mordulin Orchaldor-Eldalótë]]
**[[GilrainCounty Gilrain]]** (officially part of [[Belfalas Dor-en-Ernil]]): //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir, Lord Gilrain
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the [[GondorArmyNavy King's Corps and the Royal Navy]]. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
Gondorian army forces in Lebennin are under the leadership of //Commander of the Lebennin Territorial Corps//, independent from civilian administration. Royal Navy are subordinated to rear- and flag-admirals of the Pelargir Fleet, and flag-admiral of the Linhir Fleet.
[[Pelargir]], [[Linhir]], [[GilrainCounty Gilrain]], [[LindonEstate Lindon]], [[Raudfern Imlad Tathren]], [[Lebennivet]], [[Celosien]], [[Arnach]]
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Glorlach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (3), Hyrcanie (2), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2), Malrach (2), Ithilorn (2), Tambaro (2), Gilcúdor (2)
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====Government=====
===Districts and governors===
**Lebennivet**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison
**Celosien**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
**Arnach**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
**Pelargir**: Legate of the Pelargir district, master of Pelargir, //herdir// [[Elenaerion]]
**County of Gilrain**: //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir (formerly part of Dor-en-Ernil)
Lebennin is primary recruitment area for both the King's Corps and the Royal Navy. A few of the best line infantry companies in the King's forces are supported by men of Lebennin. It has been estimated that the province could muster 8,100 line infantry, 700 cavalry, 200 light cavalry in addition of 3,700 marines and sailors. Reserve regiments (Territorial corps) consists of 3,000 armoured spearmen and 6,000 supporting archers and skirmishers. These part-time soldiers are called upon to serve three months of the year, with occasional regular drills, but otherwise living as free peasants. In times of fiscal crisis, Gondor has declined to call reservists to arms at all.
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[[Pelargir]], [[Linhir]], [[LindonEstate Lebennivet]], [[Raudfern Imlad Tathren]]
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Laurelach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (3), Hyrcanie (2), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2), Malrach (2), Ithilorn (2), Tambaro (2), Gilcúdor (2)
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**Lebennivet**: Legate of Lebennivet district, //herdir// Dunsûl, commander of the Corsair Shore Garrison
**Celosien**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
**Arnach**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
**Pelargir**: Legate of the Pelargir district, master of Pelargir, //herdir// [[Elenaerion]]
**County of Gilrain**: //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir (formerly part of Dor-en-Ernil)
**Celosien**: Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
**Arnach**: Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
**Pelargir**: Legate of the Pelargir district, master of Pelargir, //herdir// [[Elenaerion]]
**County of Gilrain**: //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir (formerly part of Dor-en-Ernil)
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''**Celosien**'': Legate of Celosien district, //hîr// Belechor Harnastin-Celosien
''**Arnach**'': Legate of the Arnach district, //herdir// Nimroch
''**Pelargir**'': Legate of the Pelargir district, master of Pelargir, //herdir// [[Elenaerion]]
''**County of Gilrain**'': //Hîratar// Argirion Dudhrandir (formerly part of Dor-en-Ernil)
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(number in parenthesis designate the number of seats in [[GovadanGondorim the Council of Gondor]] in 1650-1670)
//Exalted families:// [[Serni]] (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1) , Aranelaith (3), Celosien (6), Calimir (3), Brindalin (4), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3)
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Laurelach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (3), Hyrcanie (2), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2), Malrach (2), Ithilorn (2), Tambaro (2), Gilcúdor (2)
//Represented by ostensible partners:// Seldorien (2)
//Exalted families:// [[Serni]] (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1) , Aranelaith (3), Celosien (6), Calimir (3), Brindalin (4), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3)
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Laurelach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (3), Hyrcanie (2), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2), Malrach (2), Ithilorn (2), Tambaro (2), Gilcúdor (2)
//Represented by ostensible partners:// Seldorien (2)
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//Patrician families:// [[Serni]] (8), Orchaldor-Eldalótë (1) , Aranelaith (3), Celosien (6), Calimir (3), Brindalin (4), Herevorn (3), Luindol (3)
//Members of Heren Requain:// [[Curimardin]] (5), [[Orchaldor]] (2), Dior (2), Laurelach (2), Telissëring (3), Talahir (2), Drambor (2), Filigod (2), Feredir (2), Lasbelin (4), Telerid (1), Hyrcanie (1), Magirius (1), Finwarin (3), Morvegil (2)
//Mercantile families:// Seldorien, Theugen, Malrach, Ithilorn, Tambaro, Gilcúdor
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Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], whose inhabitants share the same culture and outlook.
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Men of Lebennin are well-to-do, brave and enterprising people. Their life revolves around the rivers and the Sea. Dúnedain of Lebennin think of themselves as the real descendants of the Faithful and upholders of the Númenorean traditions. They are inherently conservative. People north of Erui are rurals; northern armies are viewed with suspicion and some still bear grudge from the Kin-strife. Lebennin has very strong ties with [[Ithilien Southern Ithilien]], which share the same culture and outlook.
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There are often large areas of marshy ground close to the rivers. During the years before the Kin-strife, some bogs were drained to put new land under the plough, but after the Plague that was no longer necessary, due to the catastrophic decline in population. Between the plains and the Anduin there is a one-to-eight-mile wide bottomland. This is only marginally higher than the river, and is flooded during spring and early summer, particularly the stretch between Pelargir and the sea. The bottomlands are very fertile, and everything can take root deep into the marshy ground.
