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== The Rise of Borlan I ==
== The Rise of Borlan I ==
Around the middle of the Second Age, the region that would become [[Lord of the Rings/Locations/Lethrain|Lethrain]] was wild and divided. Borlan, born among its nomadic clans, became known for his cunning and charisma. He ended their feuds, united them as one people, and founded the kingdom of Lethrain.


In the twilight of the Second Age, the region that would become Lethrain was a wild and untamed land. Borlan, born among the nomadic tribes, was known for his cunning and charisma. He united the warring clans into a single people, forming the kingdom of Lethrain.
'''Founding of Itharil:''' Borlan’s greatest achievement was Itharil, a fortified city built on cliffs overlooking the river Lithon. Under his rule, Lethrain prospered through trade and alliances while remaining neutral in the greater conflicts of Middle-earth.


'''Founding of Itharil:''' Borlan’s greatest achievement was the founding of Itharil, a fortified city built on the cliffs overlooking the river Lithon. Under his leadership, Lethrain grew prosperous through trade and alliances, while remaining neutral in larger conflicts.
'''The Lethrain Rangers:''' Borlan established an order of rangers to protect the kingdom’s borders. They became symbols of Lethrain’s vigilance and independence, defending its settlements against Orcs and other dangers from the Misty Mountains.


'''The Lethrain Rangers:''' Borlan established an elite group of warriors, the Lethrain Rangers, to protect the kingdom’s borders. These rangers symbolized Lethrain’s vigilance and independence, defending against orcs and darker forces from the Misty Mountains.
'''Dark temptation:''' Borlan rejected promises of power from Sauron’s servants. Generations after his death, however, his descendant Borlan Thornfall II accepted one of the Nine Rings after Sauron recovered them in the war against the Elves.


'''Dark Temptation:''' Though Borlan rejected offers of power from Sauron’s emissaries, his descendants were not so wise. One accepted a Ring of Power, which ultimately led to the kingdom’s downfall.
Borlan I’s rule established an enduring realm. Its decline did not begin with his death, but generations later with [[Lord of the Rings/History/The Ring of Power|the corruption of Borlan II]].
 
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Borlan’s rule brought prosperity and strength to Lethrain, but his death marked the beginning of its decline. His legacy, however, remained strong in the hearts of the people, and his name was spoken with reverence long after the kingdom fell into ruin.
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The Rise of Borlan I

The Rise of Borlan I

Around the middle of the Second Age, the region that would become Lethrain was wild and divided. Borlan, born among its nomadic clans, became known for his cunning and charisma. He ended their feuds, united them as one people, and founded the kingdom of Lethrain.

Founding of Itharil: Borlan’s greatest achievement was Itharil, a fortified city built on cliffs overlooking the river Lithon. Under his rule, Lethrain prospered through trade and alliances while remaining neutral in the greater conflicts of Middle-earth.

The Lethrain Rangers: Borlan established an order of rangers to protect the kingdom’s borders. They became symbols of Lethrain’s vigilance and independence, defending its settlements against Orcs and other dangers from the Misty Mountains.

Dark temptation: Borlan rejected promises of power from Sauron’s servants. Generations after his death, however, his descendant Borlan Thornfall II accepted one of the Nine Rings after Sauron recovered them in the war against the Elves.

Borlan I’s rule established an enduring realm. Its decline did not begin with his death, but generations later with the corruption of Borlan II.