S.A. 3429-3430

Breeland
The area that would become Bree, is filled with many men related to the Men of Enedwaith. Here exists the ancestors of the Hill-Men of Rhudaur. The Hill-Men are afraid of the Numenorians, but know that they will soon have to be incorporated into their kingdom. They are ruled by chiefs and are allies with the Men of the White Mountains and Enedwaith, but the chiefs know that their rule will not last.

Lindon
Lindon is currently ruled by Gil-Galad. Cirdan is a fellow lord who has accompanied Gil-Galad through many adventures in the First Age, and his messengers, Gelmir, Arminas, and Galdor, are present here as well. Having survived the War of Wrath, Aranwe is said to be present here with Voronwe as well.

Ered Luin
During the drowning of Beleriand after the War of Wrath, Belegost lies in ruin while Nogrod is totally destroyed the armies of Dwarves have fled their ancient homeland and have swelled the numbers of Khazad-Dum. Khazad-Dum now flourishes with great numbers, two Dwarf kings have agreed to fight with Durin V in the Last Alliance, bearing tainted rings, Durin V stands the strongest of the Dwarf Kings and urges the clans of Belegost and Nogrod to fight.

Arnor
Arnor is ruled along with Gondor by Elendil. Elendil's sons and grandchildren serve to protect Gondor and Arnor alike. Elendil has really good political standing with Gil-Galad, Durin V of Khazad-Dum, and the Sinda lords of Greenwood and Lorien. Arnor is a staunch ally to the free peoples and strong supporter of Isildur's oath with the men of Dunharrow.

Old Forest
Once collectively known as the Southern Forest--the Southern Forest has been burned, cut down, and defiled by Sauron's forces during the War of the Elves and Sauron. The Southern Forest became two distinct areas after the Numenorians/King's Men under Ar-Pharazon decided to use much of the wood to build their armada. The Southern Forest is now known as the Old Forest and Eryn Vorn. The Old Forest is still guarded by Tom Bombadil and Goldberry. Badger-Brock and his family still live here, but many of the Lintips, Huorns, and Ents are gone, with many of the Ents and Huorns retreating to Fangorn Forest for greater protection and concealment.

Enedwaith
The Wild Men of Enedwaith have been terrified of the Numenorians for many centuries. The men of Enedwaith are ruled by chiefs and hold an alliance with the men of the White Mountains. These wild men would eventually become the Dunlendings.

Eregion
After the death of Celebrimbor and the destruction of Ost-in-Edhil--Eregion has become a place of death and destruction. The once proud civilization of elves reduced to ash. What happened to the artifacts of this place, the lesser rings (or practice rings) and the mighty weapons of Gondolin, are anybody's guess. But it can by hypothesized that plunderers have had a go at this prestigious area.

Imladris
Imladris is currently ruled by Elrond and serves as an outpost against the forces of darkness. Elrond once housed his foster father, Maglor, here. Maglor though, having been plagued by his sins has left for the Lost Isles of Beleriand since none of the elves fully trust him outside of Elrond. Many Noldor serve under Elrond to protect and answer King Gil-Galad's call to war.

Khazad-dûm
Khazad-Dum is ruled currently by Durin V. He has committed himself to the Last Alliance and bears the ring that Celebrimbor gave to his ancestor, Durin III. Two additional Dwarf Kings reside in Khazad-Dum with Durin, but it is he who is the undisputed lord of the mountain. Khazad-Dum is the richest kingdom of the Second Age and holds many bountiful resources at its disposal.

Forochel
Forochel is filled with the people known as the Forodwaith. They are a dwindling race. Many Goblins, trolls, and dragons migrated out of here sometime during the Second Age, and invaded what would be later known as the Withered Heath and Gundabad. Currently, the Forodwaith maintain icy homes and try to forge a living for themselves under the rule of many chiefs, and they hold a good alliance with Elendil of Arnor.

Gondor
Gondor is held by the Faithful of Numenor. Gondor is currently ruled by Elendil and his sons watch over it. Recently Isildur and Anarion have joined up after the loss of Minas Ithil. Isildur now goes to ask the the men of the mountains to fulfill their oath that they swore.

Osgiliath
Osgiliath is currently being defended by Anárion. He fights a desperate battle with his four children and Cemendur hoping that Isildur can bring aid to him fast. The forces of Mordor are many, but the defenses of Osgiliath are good and the descendants of Elendil have access to the Osgiliath-Stone.

Edhellond
Edhellond, once settled by Lenwe, has turned into a haven for many elves. With the coming of Galadriel, Celeborn, & Galathil--Lenwe has decided to depart this city in favor of another dwelling. Currently, Galadriel, Celeborn, and Galathil have moved to what would eventually become Lothlorien to be with Amdir. Amdir's son Amroth, stays in Edhellond with the three mariners who were blown back to middle earth. Erellont, Aerandir, and Falathar serve as chief mariners under the prince of Lothlorien.

Fiefdoms
The fiefdoms were founded and established by many Numenorians before Isildur and Elendil came with the rest of the Faithful from Numenor. Their are many Numenorians at these areas and have served as priceless strongholds for the men of the west. Each fief is ruled by an individual lord.

Drúwaith Iaur
This once lush forest was heavily populated with the Druedain, but after the wars with Sauron, and the King's Men building of ships, the forest has ceased to exist, and now all residents flee to a location that would later be known as the Druadan Forest. For hundreds of years the Druedain have learned the ways of growing food from the Entwives, but that time is about to come to an end, as the forces of Sauron march out to destroy the gardens once and for all.

Dunharrow
Morthec Gruan who would later be called the King of the Dead, is the ruler of the White Mountains. Morthec and his tribe of men flourished and worshiped Sauron until the coming of the Numenorians in the Second Age. During this time, Morthec has been asked by the Last Alliance to fight with them. Morthec has refused, breaking the Oath his kingdom took to Isildur and are now cursed to never find rest until their oath is fulfilled. Dunharrow is also currently allied with the men of Enedwaith and has a black temple devoted to the cult of Melkor.

Mordor
Mordor is currently filled with hundreds of Orcs, none of which are actually black orcs. Cirith Ungol has not been built yet, and there are also no Olog-hai. The Black Trolls and Black Orcs come later in the Third Age. Mordor houses many evil spirits (Corpse Candles, Mewlips, and maybe some Giant Spiders). Sauron gathers all evil to him in hopes of ruling the world as his teacher Morgoth dreamed of.

Minas Morgul
Once Minas Ithil, Minas Morgul is now what this place is called after Sauron has taken it over. This is also where the Nine Nazgul reside most of the time. Recently, the Palantir of Minas Ithil has gone to Barad-dur and is currently in the hands of Sauron. The Witch King and his fellow Nazgul have orders to set out with an army to destroy the Entwife Gardens, before the Lords of the West get to it.

Barad-dûr
Sauron, known now as the Lord of the Rings, is the undisputed lord of the black land of Mordor. From the Dark Tower of Barad-dur does Sauron watch and plan his events for world domination.

Orodruin
This is where Sauron forged the One Ring, and the eventual place where it would be destroyed. To control all others, Sauron poured his will to dominate all life...One Ring to rule them all! Now Mount Doom is controlled by the will of the Dark Lord in his Dark Tower.

Shelob's Lair
Shelob's Lair is where the famed daughter of Ungoliant resides. Shelob holds no love for anything good, but she is not a fast ally of Sauron either. However, the One Ring binds all and Shelob may soon be utilized against the forces of the west, and this is where Cirith Ungol would eventually be founded by Gondor.

Harad
With the Nazgul being considered as demi-Gods, and their descendants paying homage to Sauron, Harad has thrown off the shackles of those that would seek to control them. Now Harad has been formed into a major army and fights under Sauron's banner. Harad is currently ruled by some of the Nine's descendants, one of which is Kathôl, who has set up the order of the Black Serpent and is a powerful mage who worships Morgoth and Sauron.

Umbar
Umbar is ruled under two powerful lords: Fuinur and Herumor who still hold Sauron in high esteem. The two power hungry black numenorians cared not if Ar-Pharazon was destroyed, they feel accomplished now that they can rule their own fief. Fuinur and Herumor pay homage to Sauron still, and hold him as their high priest to Morgoth and will fight to the death for him.

Khand
Khand is an area that supplies horses to Mordor. They are a horse like army that are a blend of Harad and Easterling people. The Variags act as mercenaries for the Khandish people, and one of the countries rulers was Uvatha. The rest of the Nomads are ruled by differing tribal leaders and or kings. Besides Uvatha, there is one that seeks to unite all of Khand into a powerful force and his name is

Utter South
Some time before the end of the First Age and the beginning of the Second Age, Drul Chaurka flew to the South Land to establish himself a king among the locals. Unfortunately he ended up being destroyed with the rest of the population by Ungoliant. Ardor or the Utter South became the domain of others and it is said that others occupy his once great fortress in the Utter South.

Gundabad
The Goblins that invaded here are led by Storlaga, a powerful orc mage that fled after Morgoth lost a Silmaril, Brok, Ogslap, and many other powerful orcs/goblins reside here after defeating the Dwarfs of Durin's folk. Currently Gundabad and Goblin Gate are being fortified by Storlaga and Ogslap respectively.

Withered Heath
The Withered Heath has been settled by the dragons sometime during the Second Age after the War of Wrath. Currently, Utumkodur & Agburanar are the masters of this region and are the only two dragons to have served in Angband. Their two sons, Gostir and Scatha, are two mighty Cold Drakes in this region.

Anduin Vales
Berubero and his sons are still the high chiefs of the Northmen, but Berubero has grown weary of life in the Anduin Vales and is seeking something more. He has set up plans to turn his leadership over to his sons: Anthargairu, Airiscina, Beruwulf, Answini and Tagrinnia. The Northmen have fought many battles through the Second Age against orcs and other unfriendly people, but Berubero and his Northmen have held a good alliance with the Dwarve of Khazad-Dum, the people of Arnor/Gondor, and the Entwives of the Gardens south of the Anduin. The Northmen will continue to fight against anyone that invades their homeland.

Fangorn Forest
Fangorn Forest is guided and commanded by Treebeard and his Entmoot council. Among the oldest Ents is Skinbark, Leaflock, Beechbone, and a young Ent known as Quickbeam who was born sometime during the middle of the Second Age. The Ents of Fangorn leave their spouses to teach and cultivate the land to the east and frequent with them ever so often. Some Ents and Huorns stay at the Gardens to ensure protection and safety--but will it be a enough to stand against the forces of Sauron?

Entwife Gardens
The Entwife Gardens have been around for most of the Second Age, but that time is about to change. Sauron now seeks to destroy the gardens in hopes to cut off a potential ally and supply base for the armies of the west. Currently the Entwife Gardens are ruled by Fimbrethil. Many men including Northmen, Drueadain, and Hobbits have come to learn about the ways to cultivate the land and grow food. Many of the Avari and Nando have also learned a special craft of wine making by these Entwives. Many Drueadain and Hobbits serve as allies to the Entwives as they have a fondness for all things that grow.

Greenwood
Greenwood is ruled by King Oropher. After the coming of Oropher and the remaining Sinda from Ost-in-Edhil, the Sinda and remnants of Ossiriand set up a mighty fortress in Greenwood which would later become known as Dol Guldur in the Third Age. The elves under Oropher enjoyed many years of peace, but many of the Silvan of Greenwood, awed by the presence of the new elves and their ability to build, sought something more and departed the ways of Tareg. Tareg lost almost all of his followers to Oropher and his kin as they saw how many of the Green Elves fared among the people of Oropher and wanted to become part of something greater. Tareg left for the Rhun Forest bitterly, and now Oropher rules from the northern part of Greenwood while maintaining a massive army ready to do his bidding. Oropher and his son, Prince Thranduil, have now answered the call of Gil-Galad, and are ready to march to war against Sauron for the Last Alliance.

Iron Hills
Much like the First Age, the Iron Hills are ruled by a mighty lord appointed by Durin. Here is where much of the Iron-ore comes from. The Iron Hills have an army of considerable size stationed here and are willing to answer the call of Durin at anytime.

Lorien
This forest housed many leaderless Silvan Elves that were an extension of Tareg's and Lenwe's people. Like with Oropher, the coming of Amdir brought awe to the elves of this region. After the founding of Edhellond, Galathil, sent his son Amdir with a great force of elves to establish a base in the forests. Amdir settled here and was crowned King. The Silvan saw the might forts the Sinda could build in the trees and grew to accept Amdir as king. Amdir has ruled her for hundreds of years and now answers the call of Gil-Galad for the Last Alliance. Having named his home in honor of his grandfather who sailed west (Galadhon), Amdir sends his son Amroth to Edhellond to live with his father and Uncle Celeborn in hopes that they can protect him against the threat of Sauron.

Dorwinion
Dorwinion is the new land that many Nando, Avari, and Men founded together. the Nando and Avari cultivate the land with many vineyards that are famous throughout the world. The wine produced by these elves is said to put anyone to sleep--even an elf. This land would not be known until King Bladorthin established it, connecting men and elf alike in one kingdom. Otherwise this land is an extension of the power of the Rhun Forest at this time.

Rhûn Forest
With the drying up of the great lake of Cuivienen, many Avari had to migrate westward to the Rhun Forest. Lenwe and Ithilbor, are present in this giant lush forest. The elves here frequent trade with everyone and do not discriminate among Dwarves, Sinda, or Noldor. These elves also maintain a good standing with the Entwives and their Gardens.

Orocarni Mountains
The two Dwarf Kings that rule this area have merged their kingdoms together for safety. Ruuriik has become a safe haven for the Dwarfs of the East and two of the Seven Rings of power reside here. After the slaying of Muar, the Dwarfs hold Fulla and Balli Stonehand as their greatest heroes for withstanding all the evils of the east. The Dwarf Kings are greedy, but frequent trade with Dorwinion. King Malin V and another Dwarf King rule the citizens of Ruuriik currently and both carry one of the famed rings of power.

Wild Woods
Food grows where water flows, is as good of any reason to leave an area if there is no water to grow food. The Avari Elves have all migrated this area, while the trees of the Wild Woods remain. The trees roots go deep and are capable of accessing water down below. The Wild Woods house the Sleeping Root, once an evil tree that sought to infect and control all the Olvar of the region, it lies here waiting for the opportunity to grow and infect the world, once again.

Easterling Realms
The kingdoms of the East are many. Khamul's descendants run his kingdom's affairs, while many other kingdoms consider Sauron a God. Many of the Easterling realms have cults devoted to Morgoth (to which Sauron has portrayed himself as in the past). The Great Temple of Morgoth still resides here from the First Age after the Battle of Palisor, and rumors circulate that Fankil has left since Sauron and his Nazgul's ascension to power.

Wonder Woods
After the coming of Ungoliant in the First Age, all of the life and indigenous population of the South Lands were destroyed. Now the Wonder Woods are empty and filled with the horrors of Ungoliant. All life seems to have been drained, and much of the South Land serves as a prisoner continent for some of the factions of middle earth. After devouring herself or being hunted down by Earendil, Ungoliant's reign here has ended, and the South Lands are now known as the Dark Lands. The King's Men under Ar-Pharazon, established a settlement here and this place was also used as a hold for prisoners, with Ar-Pharazon's defeat, the prisoners would be led by a dark entity, bent on ruling this land for himself.

Yellow Mountains
After seeing his domain shrink, and his sphere of influence in the east wane, Fankil departed the east, losing all his devout followers to Sauron and his Nine Nazgul. Fankil came to the Dark Lands where he roused many warriors to overthrow their Numenorian masters. Now Fankil is the undisputed ruler of the Dark Lands. Here warriors and slaves from the Numenorian's many exploits all reside. In the Yellow Mountains is where Fankil lives, in the abandoned holds of Dwarfs. Fankil now seeks to forge himself a contestable army against the free peoples of the world and in turn, against Sauron himself!

Tol Himling
Tol Himring is where Maglor now resides. After living with Elrond throughout most the Second Age, and fighting against Sauron's hordes during the First Siege of Imladris, Maglor has retired to the Isles to serve out his penance for all eternity. Maglor now runs the fortress of his brother, Maedhros. On this island is a garrison of Numenorian adventurers that had dwindled with the summoning of warriors by Ar-Pharazon, but have since increased in numbers--and there are many Noldor who went with Maglor. The Lost Isles now have a new lord where the Numenorians and Noldor owe allegiance to. The Noldor currently outnumber the troops of Numenor, but Maglor has allowed them to thrive. The remaining King's Men have now repented of their evil ways and seek to renew the old alliances with the elves through Maglor, Lord of the Isles.

Tol Fuin
Tol Fuin had been the sights of many evils. The taint from Sauron's reign in the forest of Taur-nu-Fuin have left evil creatures in it. The Numenorians have managed to settle here with the Noldor of Maglor. Their orders were to find and cleanse the evil forest. The evil horrors of the woods are to be destroyed, by Maglor himself if need be--this in turn helps him to serve good and his penance.

Tol Morwen
The sight at which Turin is buried, Maglor has taken it upon himself to bring some of the famed smiths of the Noldor to reforge the blade known as Gurthang. Adhering to the prophecy of Dagor Dagorath, that this blade would be Morgoth's bane, Maglor does this to avenge not only himself, but his brothers, father, and all those who are good and decent in the world.

Kalorme
The mountains of the Kalorme are mined by the Numenorians for precious metals and minerals. Gold is in high supply here.

Havens of the Sun & Moon
Managed by Numenorian's the Havens of the Sun & Moon still stand. A new race called Eruhini by the Numenorians to designate their race as being created by Eru--serve as the main guardians of these havens. They are a race from beyond, some have suggested they are Althans, others state they are from Carnil, but the truth is only Poldor really knows as he is the one who holds a grand alliance with them.

Gates of Morning
After the destruction of most of his race, Andraax has departed the world with his Dustwalkers into the void. They exited the world through this magical gate that transcends time. Now new races live in the Land of the Sun and guard these gates with their lives.

Colony of Numenor
The Colony of Numenor was ruled by Amandil, a man of Numenor and father of Elendil who had been searching for a way to travel west. Amandil sailed with his three servants (Poldor included) and a massive crew that ended up on the New Lands after the destruction of Numenor. With his heart pure and willing to follow Eru's will, he ended up with his sailors on the New Lands. Leader of the current and last remnant of the adventurers guild, Amandil came to rule the colony and discovered many of the teachings and technology left over from the Althans. He began to study of the ways of Andraax and learned about the Gates of Morning. Currently, the Numenorians thrive off this land and the technology of Andraax's people. Reinforced by other Numenorians who fled the Dark Lands after the revolt, all the remaining warriors declare Amandil and his three servants, as rulers of this New Land. Amandil named his favorite servant Poldor his successor. After the death of Amandil, and currently, Poldor is now crowned as the "Star King" of the New Lands. Poldor, having learned from Amandil's studies, has gained new allies from beyond to help them in maintaining a growing hold over the new lands.

Aman
After the War of Wrath, many of the Elves have retired to Aman. Here the Valar still rule and try to act in accordance to Eru's will. Things intensified in this area when the King's Men under Ar-Pharazon invaded the Blessed Realm in hopes to gain immortality. The Valar under King Manwe sought Eru's thought, and Eru acted by sealing the Numenorians in the Caverns of Time and destroyed Numenor by sinking it into the ocean.

Currently the Valar have removed Aman from the world and New Lands have appeared. The Valar are watching silently to see if they need to intervene again to help the world. With the return of the three messengers, this seems like a plausible outcome.

Pelori
The mighty mountains that house many powerful entities, the Pelori are still guarded by two powerful warrior spirits known as Makar and his sister Meássë. Together these two Maia, train with Tulkas--though once close to Morgoth, Morgoth's evil has shamed them and now they serve to only fight and defend Aman from all threats.

Ilmarin
Known as the "Mansions of Manwe and Varda." This is where the King and Queen of Aman sit. Ever devoted to Eru and his laws, Manwe and Varda are trying to fulfill God's will by removing Aman from the planet. The Valar have received instructions from Eru himself after dealing with Numenor.

Halls of Mandos
The Halls of Mandos is place where the dead go to be judged by Namo. His wife Vaire also resides here, weaving the history of Arda. Many beings that are destroyed in the conflicts of middle earth are sent here to be placed in holding cells, Void, or a path designed by Eru. When Namo leaves for war, Amnon, Pallando, and Gorgumoth maintain a vivid watch over the people/spirits of the world.

Mansions of Aulë
These mansions is where Aule trains and crafts. Ever the hardworking Valar, Aule iscurrently setting up a special hall for the Dwarfs that are judged by Namo. This is also the place where Curumo resides and continues to serve as the chieftain of Aule's people.

Pastures of Yavanna
These pastures is where Yavanna dwells. Often Aule, her sister, or brother/sister-in-law would come to visit the animals and creations of Yavanna. Here Yavanna is caretaker of all the Flora and Fauna of Aman. In Arda, as it is in Aman, the pastures hold all life that is, was, or has been in Arda. Aiwendil works here for Yavanna helping take care of the animals in the area.

Woods of Oromë
These Woods are owned by the master of the Hunt, Orome. Sitting atop Nahar, Orome roams these woods whenever he pleases and has time. His wife, Vana, attends the flowers here and will often depart to the pastures of her sister to put flowers there as well. Currently, Alatar maintains Orome's forest when the master of the hunt is away.

Gardens of Lórien
These gardens are where Irmo manages the dreams of all of Eru's children. Este also dwells in this region with her husband. Besides the many dreams of elves that exist here, there are many Great Glow Worms that live and thrive here. Olorin is known to be a dream weaver as well and frequents here often.

Halls of Nienna
The Halls of Nienna is where Nienna stays and bears the burdens of the world. She sorrows for those who have gone through atrocities and weeps for the destruction of the world. Olorin has often visited her and learned empathy for the children of Eru. Currently, Melian also resides here, lamenting her loss of Elwe.

Valmar
This is the most likely place Tulkas resides. Here Nessa will come and visit him but she will often go back and forth to the Woods of Orome. Tulkas trains his folk and many others to achieve their max potential as warriors of God. Eonwe is also present here and is not only the weapons master of Aman, but he is the best general as well. It is here that all of the Maia are poised for war against whatever threat comes their way.

Gates of Night
The Gates of Night, or more commonly known as the "Gates to the Void" is a special gateway on the planet of Arda that allows beings to step through into space. Its sister gate, the Gates of Morning, do the same thing on the Eastern side of the world. Morgoth has been cast through these "doors" and banned from stepping foot back into Arda, but his seeds of discord still affect the world for the coming ages until the end of the world.