Erech

The Paths of the Dead

The Return of the King · Third Age 3019 · show on the map

Erech and its surroundings on the parchment map of Middle-earth
Erech on the parchment map. Open this spot on the interactive map to pan, zoom or switch to the satellite view.

Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli ride the Paths of the Dead beneath the White Mountains and emerge at the Stone of Erech. There Aragorn, as heir of Isildur, summons the oathbreaking Dead Men of Dunharrow to fulfil their ancient pledge. The ghostly army follows him south to Pelargir, where they overwhelm the Corsairs of Umbar in terror. Their oath fulfilled, the Dead are released and depart forever.

Figures: Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, the Dead Men of Dunharrow

PlaceErech
BookThe Return of the King
DateThird Age 3019
Map x, y3886, 2470

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3 traced routes run within 150 map-pixels of here:

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