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Originally posted by Ar-Cunin:
Small error
The Path of the Dead does not lead to Umbar (which is located futher to the south (on the coast of Near Harad))
IIRC it leads to the southern part of Gondor (where they hope to gather reinforcements for the upcomming battle(s))
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True. Mind you, travelling via the Paths is a heck of a lot quicker than going round the mountains...
I believe it's at the coastal city of Pelargir that Aragorn deals with this Corsair army. The people of that area were afraid to send the majority of their armies north to defend Minas Tirith, fearing raids by Corsairs; but, with the Corsairs destroyed, they decide to follow Aragorn north to relieve the besieged Tower Guard.
Using the ships of the Corsairs to travel up the Anduin river is a stroke of brilliance on Aragorn's part, as is later to be revealed...
Tanc again
[ 12-30-2002, 07:24 PM: Message edited by: Tancred ]