Tirith

Tirith is a small island located to the west of Khorinis. It plays a significant role in the plot of the Gothic 3: The Beginning.

Tirith

Info
Image Description	In-game map of the island
Type	Island
Inhabitants	Humans, Orcs
Population	~50
Leader	Corgar
Notable characters	Corgar, Zarkan, Dusaro
Notable spots	Iniria, Temple of Life, Temple of Power, Temple Ruins
Appearances	Gothic 3: The Beginning

Geography

The island features several notable locations, including the city of Initria, an observatory, a farm, a cave, and three temples. Tirith is connected to Khorinis via an underwater tunnel that runs through a cave. However a long time ago this passage was sealed by a magical barrier, rendering the island isolated. The barrier is eventually removed by Xardas during the events of Gothic 3: The Beginning.

Initria

The island's principal settlement, comprising a temple, tavern, town hall, and several buildings. It is governed by Corgar and the Order of Blood. A faction of the city's population opposes the Order and forms a resistance movement.

Observatory

A key story location inhabited by the astronomer Monrar, one of Buthomar's chosen, who possesses a magical symbol.

Passage

An underwater tunnel linking Tirith to Khorinis, initially sealed by a magical barrier.

Farm

A small farm located near Initria.

Temple of Life

One of the sanctuaries where Buthomar sealed magical runes; this temple houses the healing rune.

Temple of Power

Contains the rune of sleep.

Temple Ruins

A destroyed temple formerly used to store the rune of fire rain.

History

Long before the events of the game, a cult devoted to Beliar known as the Order of Blood emerged on the island, founded by the sorcerer Zarkan. After taking control of Initria, Zarkan expanded his dominion over all of Khorinis using the magic runes stolen from the monastery. In response, Zarkan's brother, the magician named Buthomar, gathered four chosen individuals and, with their help, banished Zarkan to the island of Tirith. The island was then sealed by a magical barrier, and the runes were hidden within five temples.

Following Zarkan’s death, leadership of the Order passed to Corgar. At this time, Zarkan's great-grandson, Dusaro, using the rune of control, assembled an army of followers and orcs to reclaim Khorinis. With the aid of Buthomar’s spirit, Xardas destroyed the magical barrier and gained access to the runes within Tirith's temples. Dusaro took advantage of the opening and invaded Khorinis, but his campaign failed, and he was ultimately slain by Xardas. The subsequent fate of the Order of Blood and the island of Tirith remains unknown.

Characters

• Zarkan † — the first leader of the Order of Blood;
• Corgar — the current leader of the Order at the time of the game;
• Dusaro — descendant of Zarkan, leader of the Orc horde;
• Idra — an alchemist and member of the resistance;
• Monrar — an astronomer, one of Butomar's favorites;
• Volsufric — an innkeeper in Initria;
• Bonkrit — a drunkard, one of the guards;
• Pact chief guard — head of the Guardian Pact, a guild within the Order of the Blood.

Trivia

• The estimated number of people living on the island is about 50.
• By rough reckoning, the Order was founded 300 years before the events of Gothic I.
• Isle of Tirith, is not mentioned anywhere except in Gothic 3: The Beginning.