Powerful sperm whales or Rondoantor (Q. "Hallmaw"; sing. "Rondoanto") or Cerechrynd (S. "Hallmaw"; sing."Carachrond") resided in the deep waters of the Belegaer, off the western coasts of Middle-earth. Unlike most whales, they sported teeth—nine inch long teeth — and they hunted fish and squid rather than consuming krill through a baleen strainer. The Rondarato's favorite food and most dangerous rival was the Giant Squid.
Although wily and capable of upsetting a good-sized vessel, Rondarator were vulnerable to the ruthless Umbarean whalers who sailed the oceans near the Bay of Belfalas. These Men hunted lone whales for their oil, bone, and ambergris. The latter was an indigestible chalky substance that formed around Squid beaks and, in spite of its hideous smell, made wonderful perfumes.
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- Retrieved from [Realms of Arda]; original reference: [ICE MERP 2012]