Beacons of Gondor

The Beacons of Gondor, an ancient chain of hilltop fires stretching from the outlying hills to the borders of the White Realm, stand as a silent testament to the vigilance of the Stewards in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. First revealed in the third book, The Return of the King, they ignite in a spectacular cascade during the War of the Ring, summoning Rohan to Gondor's aid against the onslaught of Mordor. This dramatic activation marks their pivotal role as a beacon of hope amid despair, evolving from dormant relics of a bygone era into a blazing symbol of enduring alliance and desperate resolve.