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Durthang was originally a stronghold of [[Gondor]], built for overlooking [[Mordor]] after the [[War of the Last Alliance]]. But as Gondor’s power declined, their watch on Mordor became lax and Durthang was eventually abandoned. As Mordor became repopulated with Sauron’s servants, Durthang became an Orc stronghold. | Durthang was originally a stronghold of [[Gondor]], built for overlooking [[Mordor]] after the [[War of the Last Alliance]]. But as Gondor’s power declined, their watch on Mordor became lax and Durthang was eventually abandoned. As Mordor became repopulated with Sauron’s servants, Durthang became an Orc stronghold. | ||
During the [[War of the Ring]], [[Frodo Baggins]] and [[Sam Gamgee]] were on the road leading eastward from Durthang when a troop of Orcs from Durthang caught up with them. The Hobbits were disguised as Orcs and they were forced to march along with the troop for some distance before they were able to slip away. | |||
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Revision as of 16:40, 28 May 2010
| Durthang | |
|---|---|
| Fortress | |
| General Information | |
| Location | Northen Ephel Dúath, west of the valley of Udun |
| Type | Fortress |
| Regions | Gondor (early); Mordor |
| Inhabitants | Gondorians (early) Orcs and other evil creatures (later) |
| Gallery | Images of Durthang |
Durthang was an old castle in northern Mordor. It stood in the northern Ephel Dúath, on the slopes above the Isenmouthe.
Durthang was originally a stronghold of Gondor, built for overlooking Mordor after the War of the Last Alliance. But as Gondor’s power declined, their watch on Mordor became lax and Durthang was eventually abandoned. As Mordor became repopulated with Sauron’s servants, Durthang became an Orc stronghold.
During the War of the Ring, Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee were on the road leading eastward from Durthang when a troop of Orcs from Durthang caught up with them. The Hobbits were disguised as Orcs and they were forced to march along with the troop for some distance before they were able to slip away.
