Lethrain

Lethrain

Region: Foothills of the Misty Mountains, Eriador

Type: Small Kingdom

Capital: Itharil

Ruler: Last known king was Borlan II

History: Lethrain was a small, secluded kingdom in the foothills of the Misty Mountains, founded during the Second Age. Known for its peaceful, self-sustaining communities, it flourished briefly before falling into obscurity. The kingdom’s fall began when one of its rulers accepted a Ring of Power from Sauron, leading to corruption and eventual ruin.

Notable Events:

• Rise of Borlan I during the Second Age
• Corruption of the ruling line by a Ring of Power
• Final abandonment of Itharil in the Third Age

Legacy: Lethrain’s remnants exist in ruins and legend. Darethor, its last known descendant, carries the kingdom’s dark legacy.