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Mines of Moria

Also known as Khazad-dûm, Dwarrowdelf, Black Pit

  • underground
  • dwarven

Once a splendid Dwarven city of light and craftsmanship now a dark ruined labyrinth of immense pillared halls, twisting perilous passages, dusty battle-scarred chambers and fiery chasms. The Fellowship traverses its vast shadowy depths filled with ancient wonder, lurking hazards and the heavy shadow of decay.

Type
underground
Style
dwarven
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 18
Books
1

History

  1. BOOK 1The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings

    Once a splendid Dwarven city of light and craftsmanship now a dark ruined labyrinth of immense pillared halls, twisting perilous passages, dusty battle-scarred chambers and fiery chasms. The Fellowship traverses its vast shadowy depths filled with ancient wonder, lurking hazards and the heavy shadow of decay.

Key events

  1. Book 1
    Ch. 20    Gandalf Falls at Khazad-dûmThe Fellowship enters Moria and discovers Balin's failed colony. After battling orcs and a cave-troll, they reach the Bridge of Khazad-dûm where Gandalf confronts the Balrog. He shatters the bridge and falls into the abyss with a final cry to 'fly, you fools.'

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