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	Fords of Isen - Definition, explanation
		Tolkien's fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Fords of Isen were fords in the river Isen, guarded by the Rohirrim.
		The river Isen (Sindarin Angren) was not crossable anywhere south of its origin in Isengard, except at the Fords of Isen which were just above the point where the Isen bent west towards Belegaer.
		During the War of the Ring the fords were attacked from both shores by Orcss of Saruman who had passed south from Isengard in secret, and King Théoden of Rohan's son Théodred was killed when Gríma Wormtongue refused to send reinforcements.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/f/fo/fords_of_isen.php (208 words)

	Isen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Isen (or Angren in Sindarin) began in the southern Misty Mountains, first flowing south through the fortress of Isengard (or Angrenost) to the White Mountains, where it abrubtly bent west and flowed to the sea of Belegaer.
		The Isen and Adorn formed the boundary of the Kingdom of Rohan, but the triangle of land between Isen, Adorn, and the White Mountains was a contested land, claimed by the Rohirrim as well as the Dunlendings.
		The Isen formed a natural boundary in the Gap of Rohan, and was only crossable at Isengard or at the Fords of Isen, where the Rohirrim fought a number of great battles against the Dunlendings and Saruman's Orcs in the late Third Age.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Isen (241 words)

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		A fuller account of the Battle at the Fords of Isen is contained in JRR Tolkien's "Unfinished Tales".
		The Fords were important as the western frontier of Rohan as it protected Westfold from the men of Dunland - enemies of the Rohirrim.
		However, with Saruman's treachery (Isengard straddles the Isen in the north), the strategic importance of the Fords diminished as Saruman's forces could advance on both sides of the Isen simultaneously.
	www.napnuts.com /nar_isen.htm (1139 words)

	First Battle of the Fords of Isen - Tolkien Gateway
		This was the first of the Battles of the Fords of Isen.
		Some twenty miles north of the fords Théodred encountered the enemy's vanguard and scattered it, however when he attacked the main host he found that the enemy was in fact prepared for the assault, behind trenches manned by pikemen.
		The Rohirrim held the Fords of Isen; but their losses were heavy, the King's son was dead, they were leaderless, and did not know what might yet befall.
	tolkiengateway.net /wiki/First_Battle_of_the_Fords_of_Isen (1412 words)

	The Battles of the Fords of Isen
		The banks of the fords are the same width as the length of the eyot on the east end, but are as narrow as the passage between the two forts at the west end (see map).
		On the east side of the Isen, the Rohirrim were routed off the field much swifter than in the first game; and the wolfriders again beat the odds and stayed their pursuit.
		J. Tolkien’s narrative of the battles of the fords of Isen is found in Unfinished Tales, Houghton Mifflin 1980, pp 355-73.
	larsen-family.us /~1066/isenfords.html (4263 words)

	Fords of Isen - One Wiki to Rule Them All, the Lord of the Rings Encyclopedia
		Fords of Isen were fords in the river Isen, guarded by the Rohirrim in Middle-earth.
		The Fords of Isen were important because they were the only crossing of the Isen into Rohan.
		The Fords of Isen had two battles in the War of the Ring that were fought between Saruman's army of Uruk-hai and the Rohirrim.
	lotr.wikia.com /wiki/Fords_of_Isen (142 words)

	Isengard & Orthanc
		At the First Battle of the Fords of Isen on February 25, a force from Isengard killed Theodred, the son of King Theoden.
		March 2: Saruman's forces break the defenses of the Rohirrim at the Second Battle of the Fords of Isen.
		March 4: At midnight, the Ents flood the grounds of Isengard with the waters of the River Isen.
	www.tuckborough.net /isengard.html (2861 words)

	The 1st battle of the Fords of Isen - 3A 3019
		In this Saruman's forces were eminently successful, but they missed a great opportunity in that they did not press their attack further once Theodred had been killed, for had they done so, the course of the war would have been changed much for the worse for those opposing Sauron.
		This failure to invade Rohan straight away would mean Saruman's forces would have to assault the fords once again at the Second battle of the Fords of Isen a week later.
		The Isen should be depicted as a river between under 100p across - it was still relatively small at this point, being still not far from its source near Isengard, and not yet having joined with its major tributary, the Adorn.
	www.ritsumei.ac.jp /se/~luv20009/IsenI.html (1507 words)

	Isen - One Wiki to Rule Them All, the Lord of the Rings Encyclopedia
		The Isen (or Angren in Sindarin) began in the southern Misty Mountains from Nan Curunir, first flowing south through the fortress of Isengard (or Angrenost) to the White Mountains through the Gap of Rohan, where it abrubtly bent west and flowed to the sea of Belegaer.
		The Isen and Adorn formed the western boundary of the Kingdom of Rohan and was defended against the Dunlendings, but the triangle of land between Isen, Adorn, and the White Mountains was a contested land, claimed by the Rohirrim as well as the Dunlendings.
		The Isen seems not to have been bridged, but it was crossed by the Fords of Isen about thirty miles south of Isengard.
	lotr.wikia.com /wiki/Isen (351 words)

	Rohirrim
		At the Second Battle of the Fords of Isen on March 2, 3019, Dunhere led half an eored in a charge against Saruman's forces that allowed most of Grimbold's men to retreat to safety.
		At the First Battle of the Fords of Isen on February 25, 3019, Grimbold covered the retreat to the Fords when the Rohirrim were surprised by Saruman's forces.
		At the First Battle of the Fords of Isen, Theodred and his eored manned a small island in the middle of the Fords, while Grimbold held the west bank and the main force of the Rohirrim crossed to the eastern shore.
	tuckborough.net /rohirrim.html (7032 words)

	Council of Elrond :: Lord of the Rings News and Information
		Related Terms: Isengard, First Battle of the Fords of Isen, Second Battle of the Fords of Isen
		The Fords of Isen (the Ethrain Engrin) was the chief crossing place of the River Isen, and lay a few leagues south of Isengard.
		They were of strategic importance, and featured in many battles, particularly the First Battle at the Fords of Isen and the Second Battle at the Fords of Isen.
	www.councilofelrond.com /modules.php?op=modload&name=Encyclopedia&file=index&action=DisplayTerm&pn_vid=3&pn_id=5645&POSTNUKESID=a1e5ae1d241373f8e2193413e39a068e (181 words)

	Fords of Isen Information
		Tolkien's fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Fords of Isen were fords in the river Isen, guarded by the Rohirrim.
		During the War of the Ring there were two battles at the Fords of Isen.
		The command of the ford was given to Erkenbrand of the Westfold.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Fords_of_Isen (867 words)

	1 Battle of the Ford of Isen
		Now, the Isen is a rapid and deep river from its spring until it reaches the low-lying lands at the western border of Gondor and
		However, this mustering seemed only to be at the western side of the Isen and he, therefore, manned the eastern and western sides of the ford with men on foot from the Westfold, leaving three companies of riders on the eastern side.
		When he reached the ford, he set Grimbold in command of the garrison of the western bank, and with what he had left of riders and horses, he sent to the other side.
	www.annalsofarda.dk /annals-of-arda/Battles-index-tables/Battles/1battle-of-Isen.htm (839 words)

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		A bundle of nearby uruk are crushed to the ground as Maabrim's large body falls beneath the rider in a swirl of detritus and hurled tufts of broken grass; grunting, cursing, and unmeasurable seethings of hate pour from the man's throat as he hurls with all his might at the body atop him.
		Thus, he turned his forces to the Fords of Isen with all speed, still unaware of the chaos and battle that was to await.
		The sword so recently clutched in the Isen's hands falls useless to the ground as he clutches his visage in his hands; red liquid bubbles and seeps between his fingers as he attempts to keep everything in their rightfull place...
	www.nadine-t.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /ele_hd/ele_hd_isen1.htm (16705 words)

	Isen (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The fords, about 50 Miles South, were the only place were Isen became slow and swallow, dividing into two running around an eyot.
		After the fords at the Cap of Rohan Isen turned West and ran about 150 Miles bending slightly South to the junction with Adorn from Ered Nimrais.
		East of Isen at the Gap of Rohan was Rohirrim region Westfold.
	www.annalsofarda.dk /annals-of-arda/Places-index/Places-ME/Isen.htm (173 words)

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		The Fords were important as the western frontier of Rohan as it protected Westfold from the men of Dunland - enemies of the Rohirrim.
		However, with Saruman's treachery (Isengard straddles the Isen in the north), the strategic importance of the Fords diminished as Saruman's forces could advance on both sides of the Isen simultaneously.
		The Fords was the only place south of Isengard that large bodies of formed troops could cross the Isen.
	napnuts.tripod.com /nar_isen.htm (1139 words)

	2nd Battle of the Fords of Isen: Overview - Events - Research Library - Henneth Annûn
		Grimbold Defends the Fords in the 2nd Battle of the Ford of Isen
		Grimbold driven from the Fords in the 2nd Battle of the Fords of Isen
		In the end Grimbold manned the western end of the Fords with the greater part of his foot-soldiers; there they were in a strong position in the earth-forts that guarded the approaches.
	www.henneth-annun.net /resources/events_view.cfm?evid=333 (1164 words)

	The Isen River System
		The River Isen (Iron River) begins at the southern end of the misty mountains near the ruins of Isengard, and flows three hundred miles westward into the Great Sea in the southern regions of the Enedwaith.
		The fords of Isen are the crossing-point on the upper reaches of the River Isen.
		The River Adorn begins in the western heights of the White Mountains and flows roughly northwestwards to meet the Isen on the borders of Enedwaith.
	www.dreamborn.com /m_guide08.html (185 words)

	Grima Wormtongue
		Theodred was slain at the First Battle of the Fords of Isen on February 25, 3019.
		Erkenbrand assumed command and sent a message to Edoras requesting that forces be sent to the Westfold at once.
		February 25: Theodred is slain at the First Battle of the Fords of Isen.
	www.tuckborough.net /grima.html (2147 words)

	John & Stefanie's Adventures in Middle Earth, Day 10
		The Fords of Isen, plural, are so named because the area is not a single ford, but a vast plain across the Gap of Rohan, about ten miles wide.
		The Deeping Coomb is heavily wooded, but the road from the Fords crosses open ground for about twelve miles before it plunges into the woods at the foot of Mount Thrihyrne, which marks the southern edge of the Gap of Rohan and the beginning of the White Mountains, Rohan's southern boundary.
		The road from the fords of Isen, such as it is, goes through the Coomb, and makes a pleasant journey out of the hot sun of the open plains of Rohan.
	www.datasync.com /~tinman/1Day10.html (1300 words)

	TolkienWiki: Battles__of__the__Fords__of__Isen
		Warned by his scouts of a mustering of forces on the west side of Isen before the gates of Isengard, Théodred manned both the eastern and western approaches to the Fords with footsoldiers from Westfold.
		The garrison of the Fords resisted stubbornly but at length, a troop of Uruks forced the passage between them while the forts were heavily engaged.
		Grimbold saw that the Uruks began to cross the Fords and, trusting in Elfhelm to hold off any attack on the east side, came across with all the men he had left and flung the Uruks back.
	www.thetolkienwiki.org /frametest.cgi?Battles__of__the__Fords__of__Isen (2226 words)

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		The company is met by a messenger near the mouth of the Deeping Coomb and told that the Second Battle at the Fords of Isen has gone ill for Erkenbrand and his men (Theodred, son of Theoden, was slain in the first battle only a few days earlier).
		The men inhabit the Burg and the deeping wall at Helm' Deep and are attacked by a host of least 10,000 of Saruman's Uruk-Hai, orcs and wolves in addition to various men of Dunland in alliance with Saruman.
		The wall and the gates are attacked and battered repeatedly before a 2nd attempt by the orcs to break through the wall under the culvert proves successful.
	members.tripod.com /froggish_feet/lotr.html (1263 words)

	Isen - Gurupedia
		miles west of the Gap of Rohan, the Isen was joined by its tributary, the river Adorn.
		The Isen and Adorn formed the boundary of the Kingdom of Rohan, but the triangle of land between Isen, Adorn, and the White Mountains was a contested land, claimed by the
		The Isen formed a natural boundary in the Gap of Rohan, and was only crossable at Isengard or at the Fords of Isen, where the Rohirrim fought a number of great battles against the Dunlendings and
	www.gurupedia.com /i/is/isen.htm (177 words)

	Elendor - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The River Isen runs here in a deep channel, its swift moving waters dark and cold as they rush headlong southwards towards the Plains of Rohan.
		The rocky slopes of the Misty Mountains seem to be closing in on you as you move northwards towards Angrenost.
		But it was no surprise to me, well to hear that he said you were in love with me was a bit of one." His eyes follow that of Aearwen before they return to the road before them "What was that like, the transverse of those mountains?" He asks.
	home.earthlink.net /~aearwen/Favorites/021902_Leaving.htm (3818 words)

	Lord of the Rings Fanatics Forum: Helm’s Deep RPG - Fords of Isen (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Not only were the Fords a strategic position, one that Saruman would need if he wished to press on into the Mark, but they were a matter of Westfold pride.
		They had arrived at the Fords without major incident, for which she was quite grateful--the upcoming battle would tax them all to the utmost, she was certain.
		Their position here by the Fords of Isen was well-prepared though, and could give them a great advantage, so they had to wait for their enemies to show up on the chosen battlefield.
	www.lotrplaza.com /forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=209359&PID=6045854 (6820 words)

	warofthering
		Saruman and the forces of Isengard are positioned to strike at the Fords of Isen right from the start.
		Since the Fords of Isen is a fortification the Shadow will only hit you on sixes on the first round of combat and the extra attack provided by your unit from Helm’s Deep might prove important.
		Another way to play it is to abandon the Fords of Isen and retreat all your forces into Helm’s Deep before Isengard attacks.
	www.fantasyflightgames.com /wotrarticlesfreepeoplesarmy.html (1024 words)

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