Minor Places in Beleriand - V

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Vinyamar

A settlement built by Turgon in Nevrast on the slopes of Mount Taras at the beginning of the First Age. Vinyamar's population was primarily Noldor, with a large influx of Sindarin Elves.

The city was abandoned in Y.S. Sun at Ulmo's behest, who suggested to Turgon that he and his people seek a new home that would be hidden from the eyes of Morgoth. Vinyamar was abandoned and fell into decay, but when Tuor was guided there by Ulmo he still found remnants of the great city, where he met Voronwë, who took him to Gondolin.