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THE PUBLIC MIDDLE-EARTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Places and kingdoms

Angmar

Angmar is the kingdom of the Witch-king, Sauron's greatest servant. It is barren and rocky, with thick clouds striving to block out the sun.Its capital is Carn Dum, a dread city populated…

Places and kingdoms

Arda

The world in which all peoples of Middle-earth and of Valinor lived

Places and kingdoms

Argonath

The Argonath by John Howe The Argonath, also called the Pillars of Kings or the Gates of Argonath. Construction was ordered in TA 1248 by Romendacil the 2nd to commemorate his victory against…

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