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The '''Morgai''' ([[Sindarin|S.]] "Black Fence")<ref>{{HM|UI}}, p. 601</ref><ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 101</ref> was an eastern ridge in the [[Ephel Dúath]], forming an inner wall to [[Mordor]]'s western defense.<ref>{{RK|Map}}</ref>  The edge of the ridge was notched and jagged with fang-like crags.<ref>{{RK|VI1}}</ref>  It was separated from the Ephel Dúath by a trough, in which a road lead from [[Durthang]] in the North to the [[Morgul Pass]].<ref>{{RK|VI2}}</ref>
The '''Morgai''' ([[Sindarin|S.]] "Black Fence")<ref>{{HM|UI}}, p. 601</ref><ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 101</ref> was an eastern ridge in the [[Ephel Dúath]], forming an inner wall to [[Mordor]]'s western defense.<ref>{{RK|Map}}</ref>  The edge of the ridge was notched and jagged with fang-like crags.<ref>{{RK|VI1}}</ref>  It was separated from the Ephel Dúath by a trough, in which a road lead from [[Durthang]] in the North to the [[Morgul Pass]].<ref>{{RK|VI2}}</ref>
On [[15 March]] {{TA|3019}}, [[Frodo Baggins]] and [[Samwise Gamgee]] escaped from the [[Tower of Cirith Ungol]], and resuming their [[Quest for Mount Doom]], they began their journey north along the Morgai towards [[Orodruin]].<ref>{{App|Great}}</ref>
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The Morgai (S. "Black Fence")[1][2] was an eastern ridge in the Ephel Dúath, forming an inner wall to Mordor's western defense.[3] The edge of the ridge was notched and jagged with fang-like crags.[4] It was separated from the Ephel Dúath by a trough, in which a road lead from Durthang in the North to the Morgul Pass.[5]

On 15 March T.A. 3019, Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee escaped from the Tower of Cirith Ungol, and resuming their Quest for Mount Doom, they began their journey north along the Morgai towards Orodruin.[6]

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Route of the Fellowship of the Ring
Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Parth Galen · Amon Hen · Eastemnet · Fangorn Forest · Rohan · Edoras · Hornburg · Isengard · Dunharrow · Paths of the Dead · Gondor · Hill of Erech · Lamedon · Linhir · Lebennin · Pelargir · Minas Tirith · Osgiliath · Cross-roads · Ithilien · Dagorlad · Black Gate · Field of Cormallen · Cair Andros · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard
Boromir
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Parth Galen · Amon Hen
Frodo and Sam
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Parth Galen · Amon Hen · Emyn Muil · Dead Marshes · Black Gate · Ithilien · Henneth Annûn · Cross-roads · Morgul Vale · Stairs of Cirith Ungol · Cirith Ungol · Shelob's Lair · Tower of Cirith Ungol · Mordor · Morgai · Plateau of Gorgoroth · Mount Doom · Field of Cormallen · Cair Andros · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard
Gandalf
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Celebdil† · Lothlórien · Fangorn Forest · Edoras · Hornburg · Isengard · Rohan · Anórien · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Osgiliath · Cross-roads · Ithilien · Dagorlad · Black Gate · Field of Cormallen · Cair Andros · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard
Merry
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Parth Galen · Amon Hen · Emyn Muil · Eastemnet · Fangorn Forest · Wellinghall · Derndingle · Isengard · Hornburg · Dunharrow · Drúadan Forest · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard
Pippin
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Amon Hen · Parth Galen · Emyn Muil · Eastemnet · Fangorn Forest · Wellinghall · Derndingle · Isengard · Rohan · Anórien · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Osgiliath · Cross-roads · Ithilien · Dagorlad · Black Gate · Field of Cormallen · Gondor · Cair Andros · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard