Peoples and creatures
Maiar
The Maiar are Ainur of the same broad order of being as the Valar, but of lesser degree. Within the history of Arda they assist the Valar in shaping and governing the…
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Cosmology and mythology
Mandos
Namo was an Ainu, a Valar, and one of the Aratar. He dwelled in Mandos, for which he was named Mandos by the Elves. Mandos was the brother of Irmo (Lórien) and…
Cosmology and mythology
Manwë
King of Arda, King of the Valar, leader of Anuir, husband to Varda, and brother to Melkor. He lived atop Mount Tanquetil in Valinor, the highest mountain in Arda. Manwë means "The…
Cosmology and mythology
Melkor
Melkor was the most powerful among Valar but he turned to darkness and forfeited his name which means "He who arises in Might". He was the first Dark lord, the main antagonist…
Characters and genealogies
Meneldil
Meneldil (SA 3318-TA 158) was the third King of Gondor and youngest child and only male heir of Anarion. Born in Numenor a year before its fall to Sauron, it is said…
Characters and genealogies
Minalcar
Minalcar (TA 1126-TA 1366) also known as Romendacil II was the 19th King of Gondor. After being named the Regent of Gondor in TA 1240 by his uncle Narmacil I and being kept…
Places and kingdoms
Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith (S. 'Tower of the Guard') was a city of Gondor, originally called Minas Anor. From T.A. 1640[5] onwards it was the capital of the South-kingdom and the seat of its…
Places and kingdoms
Mirkwood
Mirkwood was the greatest forest of Middle-earth
Places and geography
Mordor
Mordor is Sauron’s principal realm in southeastern Middle-earth, enclosed on much of its perimeter by mountain ranges. Its most important sites include Barad-dûr, Mount Doom and the fortified northern approaches.