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Tolfalas by Larry Elmore

Tolfalas also Tol Falas was a large island, that stood beyond the Ethir Anduin in the Bay of Belfalas.

During the Drowning of Númenor Tolfalas was almost destroyed, and was left like a barren and lonely mountain in the water not far from the Ethir.[1]

[edit] Etymology

The name is claimed by Robert Foster to mean "coastal island".[2] Cf. tol "island" and falas "coast".

[edit] Portrayal in adaptations

1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:

In early Third Age, Tolfalas was settled by fisher-folk from the Ethir. After the Kin-strife, the island was raided by the Corsairs, and became almost deserted until the Fourth Age.[3]

1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:

Players face an attack by Undead at the site of Tolfalas.


  2. Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth