Lothlórien
In J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, Lothlórien or Lórien is the fairest realm of the Elves remaining in Middle-earth during the Third Age. It is ruled by Galadriel and Celeborn from their city of tree-houses at Caras Galadhon. The wood-elves of the realm are known as Galadhrim.
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| Other name(s) | Lórien Lórinand Laurelindórenan the Golden Wood the Hidden Land Dwimordene |
| Type | realm of the Elves |
| Ruler | Amdír, Amroth (Second Age), Celeborn and Galadriel (Second and Third Ages) |
| Locations | Caras Galadhon, Cerin Amroth, Naith or Angle, the river Nimrodel, the river Silverlode |
| Geography | western Wilderland |
| Lifespan | Founded circa S.A. 1350 Abandoned by F.A. 119 |
| Capital | Caras Galadhon |
The realm, a broad woodland between the Misty Mountains and the River Anduin, is the Elven centre of resistance against the Dark Lord Sauron in The Lord of the Rings. Galadriel had one of the Three Elf-Rings, and used it to keep Sauron from seeing into Lothlórien. The Fellowship of the Ring spent some time in Lothlórien after passing through Moria. Galadriel prepared them for their quest with individual gifts.
Scholars have noted that Lothlórien represents variously an Earthly Paradise; an Elfland where time is different, reflecting the traditions of European folklore; and a land of light striving biblically with the darkness of evil.