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The forces of Gondor, including their feudal allies can have a max. of 30000 men (@50:1 scale that is 600 figures). If defending any settlements in any of the lands of Gondor, an extra 500 City Militia and 1000 Town Militia can be added (@50:1 scale 10 and 20 figs respectively).

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In The Lord of the Rings books, Gondor is the largest and most prominent kingdom of Men in Middle-earth, founded by survivors of the island realm of Númenor. Though once a powerful realm, it gradually declined over the centuries, but remained the primary line of defense against the Dark Lord Sauron. 

Before its destruction, the island kingdom of Númenor had established colonies in Middle-earth, including the future lands of Gondor. The people of Númenor, the Dúnedain, were gifted with long life and strength by the Valar. After Númenor's downfall, the faithful Númenórean leader Elendil and his sons Isildur and Anárion escaped to Middle-earth. There, they founded the twin kingdoms of Arnor in the north and Gondor in the south. In its early years, Gondor experienced a Golden Age of military power and wealth, with its borders extending far beyond its eventual size.

 

Over the Third Age, Gondor suffered from a number of calamities that diminished its strength and influence: The Kin-strife: A civil war tore the kingdom apart in the 15th century, in part due to discontent with the kings' Númenórean bloodline mingling with that of lesser men. The Great Plague: In the 17th century, a devastating plague decimated the population, forcing the kingdom to abandon many outposts and fortifications. Wainrider invasions: Attacks from Easterling tribes known as the Wainriders further weakened Gondor's territories and strained its resources. Line of Kings ends: The line of kings descended from Anárion ended in the 21st century when King Eärnur was lost to Minas Morgul. With no clear heir, Gondor entered a period governed by Ruling Stewards, who swore to hold the throne "until the King comes back". 

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Gondor was ruled by the Dúnedain, the descendants of Númenor, who built massive structures and monuments. The people valued their heritage and ancestry deeply, a trait Tolkien compared to the ancient Egyptians. During the War of the Ring, Gondor was ruled by the final Ruling Steward, Denethor II. The Stewards held all the power of kings but sat on a lower throne and bore a white rod instead of the crown, awaiting the return of the true king.

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Throughout its history, Gondor's armies were renowned for their discipline, skill, and courage in defending Middle-earth against Sauron's forces. Soldiers were typically tall, strong, and proficient with spears, swords, and bows.

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• Minas Tirith: The seven-tiered capital and largest city, built at the base of Mount Mindolluin. It was originally called Minas Anor, but was renamed Minas Tirith, the "Tower of Guard," after its sister city Minas Ithil fell to the Nazgûl.

• Osgiliath: The original capital of Gondor, a large city built on both sides of the Anduin River. By the War of the Ring, Osgiliath was largely abandoned and ruined, but remained a crucial defensive position.

• Minas Morgul: Originally the Gondorian city of Minas Ithil, it was captured by the Nazgûl and became their lair, a place of dark sorcery.

• Pelargir: A major port city near the Mouths of the Anduin, founded by the Númenórean colonists before the founding of Gondor itself.

• Ithilien: A pleasant, green land located between the Anduin and the Mountains of Shadow. After Sauron's power grew, it became sparsely populated, defended mainly by the Rangers of Ithilien.

• Rohan: The neighboring kingdom of Men to the north. The lands of Rohan were originally a province of Gondor, given to the Éothéod in exchange for their military aid. Rohan provided crucial aid to Gondor with its heavy cavalry.