Garden of Eru

In the dim pre-dawn light, a bell sounds. Voices in clear song welcome the dawn.
Ngîl cennin eriel vi Menel aduial Glingant sui mîr Síliel mae

Ngîl cennin firiel vi Menel aduial Dûr, dûr i fuin Naenol mae

An i ú nathant An i naun ului A chuil, anann cuiannen A meleth perónen.
The first rays of the morning sun, strike a single silver tree causing its bark to glow with a pale blue-silver light as the song finishes. The small crowd disperses as quietly as they had arrived in the early morning dark. Alone the guardian of the garden closes the gate and enters the small white gate tower that markes the entrance to the Garden of Eru.

Purpose / Function

Like most Dunedain, reverence is given to Eru the creator in a quiet and low key way. Only on high days are any real ceremonies observed. Nonetheless, many use the gardens and the silver tree as a place for meditation and contemplation.

Architecture

A carefully arranged small garden with a mound on which stands a silver tree as a representation of Nimloth, is surrounded by a boundary of hedging. A small gate is guarded by a white domed tower, which serves as the living accommodation of the Guardian of the Garden.

History

When the faithful arrived in Numenor and began to populate Eriador, the elves who had been present in Caras Celairnen began to withdraw. Originally a garden at the top of the town, the Numenoreans created a small garden of contemplation.

History content to go here or perhaps a note on religious observance - anyone feel free to contribute

Type

Temple / Church

Parent Location

Caras Celairnen