PLACES

Rising from the rushing waters of the River Sirion, a mighty fortress-isle stood guard over the Pass of Sirion in ancient Beleriand. Built by Finrod Felagund, defended by Orodreth, and later corrupted into the nightmarish Tol-in-Gaurhoth by Sauron, this strategic stronghold witnessed the valor of Elves, the treachery of Dark Powers, and the legendary quest of Beren and Lúthien. A tale of transformation from a beacon of hope to a den of werewolves, its stones bore witness to some of the First Age's most dramatic confrontations.

Hidden behind an enchanted barrier known as the Girdle of Melian, a magnificent woodland kingdom flourished in the First Age of Middle-earth. Here, the Sindarin Elves dwelt under the rule of King Elu Thingol and his Maia queen Melian, within the great cavern-halls of Menegroth, the Thousand Caves. This fortress-realm, protected by ancient magic and skilled warriors, became both a haven of Elvish culture and the stage for some of the most dramatic events in the war against Morgoth, including the fateful tale of the Silmaril and the doomed love story of Beren and Lúthien.

Behind towering mountains of shadow and ash lies a realm of darkness where evil dwells eternal. Protected by the impenetrable Black Gate and watched over by the ever-burning Eye of Sauron atop Barad-dûr, this land of shadow and flame serves as the Dark Lord's stronghold. From the desolate plateau of Gorgoroth to the poisonous fumes of Mount Doom, this forsaken realm holds the key to Middle-earth's destiny, where armies of Orcs gather and dark plots unfold beneath the watchful gaze of the Dark Tower.

From the rolling hills of the Shire to the dark depths of Mordor, a richly crafted realm of elves, dwarves, hobbits, and men awaits. This mythical world of ancient forests, mighty kingdoms, and powerful magic rings has shaped fantasy literature and captured imaginations across generations. Through epic quests, legendary battles, and tales of friendship conquering darkness, this timeless universe continues to enchant new audiences and inspire countless stories.

In the frozen reaches of Eriador, a mighty realm of the Dúnedain once stood proud and powerful, established by Elendil himself after the fall of Númenor. This northern kingdom of Men, blessed with ancient wisdom and legendary artifacts, gradually splintered into three rival realms - Arthedain, Cardolan, and Rhudaur. Though ultimately brought low by wars with the Witch-king of Angmar, its legacy lived on through the Rangers of the North, including Aragorn, the heir who would one day reclaim the crown of both northern and southern kingdoms.

Standing proud between the Misty Mountains and the Great Sea, the realm of the White Tower rose from Númenórean nobility to become Middle-earth's mightiest kingdom of Men. From the gleaming walls of Minas Tirith to the ancient ruins of Osgiliath, this land of stone and memory served as the final shield against Mordor's darkness. Through the reigns of Stewards and Kings, from Elendil's founding to Aragorn's restoration, the story of the South-kingdom shaped the fate of all Free Peoples in the Third Age.

Nestled in a deep valley where the Misty Mountains meet the Bruinen River lies an ethereal Elven sanctuary, where ancient wisdom meets timeless beauty. This Last Homely House East of the Sea served as a refuge for the Free Peoples of Middle-earth, hosting both the quest to reclaim Erebor and the fellowship that would destroy the One Ring. Within its intricately carved halls and serene gardens, Master Elrond Half-elven preserved the lore of ages, while the power of Vilya, mightiest of the Three Rings, kept darkness at bay.