rávilussa

Rávilussa is a fictional location that appears in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. It is a city situated in the realm of Númenor, an island kingdom in the Second Age of Middle-earth. Rávilussa is described as one of the principal cities of Númenor, known for its beauty and grandeur. It was a major port and a center of culture and learning for the Númenóreans. The city's architecture was said to be magnificent, reflecting the advanced civilization of its inhabitants.

The history of Rávilussa is intertwined with the rise and fall of Númenor. As one of the most important cities, it played a significant role in the kingdom's prosperity and its eventual downfall. The Númenóreans, originally gifted with long life and great wisdom, became increasingly proud and eventually fell prey to darkness and corruption. This led to the cataclysmic destruction of Númenor, an event that reshaped the world. While the specifics of Rávilussa's fate during the Downfall are not detailed, it is understood that the city, like the rest of Númenor, was submerged beneath the sea. Its memory, however, persisted in the lore of Middle-earth, serving as a reminder of a lost golden age and the perils of hubris.