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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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Revision as of 10:52, 27 September 2020
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]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Unfinished index for The Lord of the Rings", in Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 601
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 101
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Tower of Cirith Ungol"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Land of Shadow"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"