Sack of Amon Rûdh

The Sack of Amon Rûdh was a minor battle of the First Age and the War of the Great Jewels.

History

The Sack was caused by Mîm, the Petty-dwarf who betrayed Túrin's friend and allies to the Orcs of Morgoth. The battle took place in FA 489 in the House of Ransom. The sack marked the end of Dor-Cúarthol, the "Land of Bow and Helm" and the near capture of Túrin and Beleg by the forces of Morgoth who able to escape due to the bravery of Andróg, who later died of an arrow-wound. The only other survivor besides Túrin and Beleg was Andvír, Andróg's son.

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