The Resurrection of Arnor

[Snowdog]

In the long years of relative peace after the defeat of Angmar, I can't believe that the population didn't grow.

Actually, I think the years of the Chieftains were more of a diligent watch and battle for the Rangers, with a 'relative peace' assumed by the populace of Bree and an 'ignorant peace' in the Shire.

I've always imagined that there were other small towns and villages like Bree scattered across Eriador. They're not mentioned because they're not important to the story.

Exactly!