Arhadan

Short description
The Kingdom of Arhadan was a realm in western Alna, existing until...

Etymology
The original name of Arhadan was Arhatónyar (from the older Ardhatthónyare), which was simplified to Arhadan. The former is said to mean Lands to the North.

Geography
The northern border is very vague...

The most important natural features are the Lyrn Hathos in the north and lake Elenuin in the central part of the region. Regions:
 * Ardônyar
 * Elenyar
 * Estalyar
 * Halatyar
 * Hathailar
 * Lyrn Hathos
 * Thenlad

Important hills:
 * Lyrn Hathos

Flora and Fauna

 * Eriedún Bears

Population
After the defeat by Yrkbarr, the population of Arhadan dwindled. Most of the population is formed by the Dúnerim of Arhadan, and a small group of the original Eriedainremainsin the land. Important cities:
 * Aratann
 * Lyrn Hathos
 * Int Halatyar

History.
During the  Silver Ages, the  Dwarven clans of Firebeards and Thunderfists set up small trading bases in the area. these became a source of civilization for the coming Men. At first, the lands were populated by the Eriedain.

List of kings:
 * Arvallor
 * Arvethir
 * The Last King.
 * The Last King.

Concept and creation
The final years of Arhadan are depicted in The Doom of the Last King