Mithlond (Grey Havens) Type: Twin Cities.
Inhabitants: 50% Silvan Elvish, 40% Sinda, 10% Noldo.
Population: 2,200
Origin: Founded by Cirdan after the Fall of Beleriand.
Purpose: The manufacture of ships; a departure point
for Elves leaving Middle-earth.
Symbol: A White Pelannun on a Blue' Field Two harbors, Mithannunlond on the west shore of the
Gulf of Lhun and Mithronalond on the east, make up the
city. Traffic across the Gulf in swift and graceful Elven
craft is quite regular. At night, the lanterns on the prows
of Elven craft make the Gulf dance with sparkling lights.
As with most Elf-cities, Mithlond is a place of magic and
beauty. Most Men avoid Mithlond our of fear, and the
Elves see little reason to meddle in the petty affairs of
mortal races. However, Mithlond is an open city, and the
Elves would not turn away an honest traveler who sought
their gates, although their welcome might appear cool to
those not versed in their ways, Mithlond lies just beyond the borders of the
Shire and Arthedain proper as twin cities astride the long Firth of Lhun. Chief harbor and
western refuge of the Elves, the Havens are ruled by the legendary
Cirdan the Shipwright, hero of the Last Alliance and other battles.
Here, some 600 years ago, the lstari first set foot upon the soil of
Middle-earth; and here also, Cirdan gave Gandalf the Ring of Fire
called Narya. (Cirdan foretold the coming of the Wizards and
trusted Gandalf alone with the magical Elf-ring. The Grey Havens
beckon to all High Elves, for it is from these harbors that many sail
west, leaving behind forever the weariness and worries of life on
Middle·earth.