Tírien

Tírien is a fictional location appearing in J.R.R. Tolkien's *The Lord of the Rings*. It is a city built by the Gondorians at the eastern foothills of the White Mountains, also known as the Ered Nimrais. Tírien served as a crucial outpost and a base for the men of Gondor in the eastern region of their realm.

The city's primary purpose was to guard the passes through the White Mountains, particularly the Pass of Cirith Ungol, which was a strategically vital route. Its inhabitants were known as the Stewards of Tírien or Tírien-men, who were loyal to the Stewards of Gondor.

The city itself was described as a formidable stronghold, designed for defense. It was situated overlooking the plains of Rohan to the west and the lands further east. During the War of the Ring, Tírien played a role in the defense of Gondor, though its specific actions are not extensively detailed. It represented Gondor's commitment to maintaining control over the eastern approaches to their kingdom. The name Tírien itself is believed to be derived from the Gondorian word for "watch" or "guard," reflecting its strategic importance.