The Encyclopedia of Arda - Desolation of the Morannon (original) (raw)

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Dates Probably dated back to Sauron's occupation of Mordor in about II 10001 Location The lands around the Morannon, northwest of Mordor Pronunciation 'Morannon' is pronounced 'mora'nnon' Meaning 'Morannon' means 'Black Gate' Other names Associated with the Slag-hills Indexes: Alphabetical: D Alphabetical: M Fields, Plains and Deserts About this entry: Updated 8 October 2021 This entry is complete The desert before Mordor’s Gates Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV An empty, barren land that stood before the Black Gate of Mordor, devoid of all life, and filled only with ash and mud. Its only feature were its slag-mounds: conical piles of broken rock that marched on in row after row across the ashen landscape. Frodo and Sam came to the edge of the region on their travels to Orodruin, and later Gandalf led the armies of the Captains of the West to the same desolate region before facing the hosts of Mordor. Notes 1 We know that the Desolation was created by Sauron's slaves, so it couldn't predate his arrival in Mordor. However, as we're never told specifically how the Desolation was created, it's hard to be certain when it first arose, and it's possible that it appeared at some point in the later history of Mordor. See also... Noman-lands, Slag-hills Indexes: Alphabetical: D Alphabetical: M Fields, Plains and Deserts About this entry: Updated 8 October 2021 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2007-2008, 2021. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Probably dated back to Sauron's occupation of Mordor in about II 10001 Location The lands around the Morannon, northwest of Mordor Pronunciation 'Morannon' is pronounced 'mora'nnon' Meaning 'Morannon' means 'Black Gate' Other names Associated with the Slag-hills Indexes: Alphabetical: D Alphabetical: M Fields, Plains and Deserts About this entry: Updated 8 October 2021 This entry is complete The desert before Mordor’s Gates

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV Map of the Desolation of the Morannon

An empty, barren land that stood before the Black Gate of Mordor, devoid of all life, and filled only with ash and mud. Its only feature were its slag-mounds: conical piles of broken rock that marched on in row after row across the ashen landscape. Frodo and Sam came to the edge of the region on their travels to Orodruin, and later Gandalf led the armies of the Captains of the West to the same desolate region before facing the hosts of Mordor. Notes 1 We know that the Desolation was created by Sauron's slaves, so it couldn't predate his arrival in Mordor. However, as we're never told specifically how the Desolation was created, it's hard to be certain when it first arose, and it's possible that it appeared at some point in the later history of Mordor. See also... Noman-lands, Slag-hills Indexes: Alphabetical: D Alphabetical: M Fields, Plains and Deserts About this entry: Updated 8 October 2021 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2007-2008, 2021. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key.