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Mirkwood

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Two independent realms co-exist beneath the eaves of Mirkwood 's trees. The Silvan Elves of King Thranduil wander the northernmost reaches of the forest (the Woodland Realm), while the rustic Woodmen occupy the regions bordering the Men-i-Naugrim. The southernmost portion of Mirkwood was ruled by the Necromancer of Dol Guldur.

Mirkwood

Mirkwood

  • Type: Mixed Forest
  • Area: 77,400 square miles
  • Elevation: Average - 1,012 feet. Lowest point:  Tauraelin (S. "Forest Marshes") 617 feet.  Highest point:  Amon Lanc (S. "The Naked Hill" ) 5,266 feet.
  • Climate: Average Annual Precipitation:  20-40 inches. Mean Annual Temperature:  45-55°F.  Average Low - Ninui:  10°F average high. Urui: 90 °F
  • Composition: The rocks which lie underneath the great forest of Mirkwood are primarily sedimentary strata of limestone and shale. There is some evidence of volcanic activity sometime in the past, notably the cinder cone of Amon Lanc and the Mountains of Mirkwood, which are a huge projection of granite through the surrounding sedimentary layers. The Mirkwood Elves have mined some gems from these mountains in the past. If any significant finds yet exist remains to be seen.
  • Notes: Mirkwood is a great forest of oaks, maples, elms, conifers, and a countless variety of undergrowth. Though Mirkwood is a part of Rhovanion, it is so imposing a feature on the map that it merits special mention.

Mirkwood holds a number of communities, from the Orcish servants of the Necromancer, to the reclusive Woodmen, to the graceful Silvan Elves. Since around the year T.A. 1000, a Shadow fell in the southern reaches of Mirkwood. There, the trees grew twisted and evil, allowing little light through their gnarled boughs. Trolls, fell beasts, and giant spiders made  their homes in this part of the forest, and Men gave the region a wide berth. The forest is less dark to the north, but a heavy aura of gloom nevertheless permeates the air among the trees. Only three paths cross through the forest, and travellers who stray off them may never be seen again. Travellers in Mirkwood should go well armed and in a large group.

Characters

Ainur: Enna San Sarab Radagast Sauron

Dwarves:

By T.A. 3019: Tindri Bofri, Son of Bofur

Elves:

Aerandir the Short Argaldor Arhendhiril Arien of Mirkwood Avaralas Bladorthin of Edhellond Camaron Camthalion Eglavirdan Falastor Galion of Mirkwood Gondnith Huinen the Seer Indossa Itaril of Mirkwood Legolas II Greenleaf Lianna Magoron Nimloth Ohtar of Celebannon Ormal the Lampmaker Oropher Ringlin of Ceber Fanuin Silinde Tauressar Tauriel Taurion Thranduil

Men:

By T.A. 1640: Berubaur Beruvacar the Bôm Barca Barnbinevia Dâsakûn Gorovod of Dol Guldur Grimburgoth Gundramma Meonid-Ito the Assassin Taladhan Wulfila of Vidubaurg

By T.A. 2941-3019: Arcamir Beadula Beorn the Skinchanger Brander Ceawin the Generous Dolwin Eradan Fram Framson Gisolph Grimbeorn Grimburgoth Gwina Halbrech the Wine-Seller Nathir Odovacar the Woodman Sorceress of Mirkwood Wacho the Bold Taladhan

Orcs: Ashrâk Athdurub Athgrat Âthruk Bokdankh Bolgbarz Darúk Drûzhag Durkam Durshâtaz Fektalgh Fikthrug Fotak Gazkhlát Goblok Gormuk Grashûkh of Dol Guldur Grishbugud Grumk Hagrakh Juithrech Marlurg Morsharpat Morsháti Muggrath Nulfríb Shatog Skoralg Snakfrúm Talûntûm Tímurzgrat Ukhurk Ukrish Ulkúrzlam Yagrash Zagfra

Other:

Bel-bilinc Blackbole Forest Dragon Sentinel Oak Wolf's Daughter

Places of Note

By T.A. 1650:

By T.A. 3019:

  • Agistath
  • Amon Angened
  • Ânghum-maudhûl
  • Ânug-stazg
  • Aradhrynd
  • Ashúrz Maufulug
  • Audaghaim
  • Barad Angol
  • Barrows of the Northmen
  • Beacon Tower
  • Black Tarn
  • Burgûl-stazg
  • Bûrzkala
  • Chasm of the Great Vampire
  • Dannenglor
  • Dol Guldur
  • Durbúrz-stazg
  • Echad Glamodúd
  • Echad Mothelen
  • Echad Sirion
  • Eryn Dolen
  • Estolad Mernael
  • Fállug
  • Fenbridge Castle
  • Fennas Guldur
  • Forest Barrow
  • Forest Gate
  • Gaol of Sauron
  • Garmadh-maudhûl
  • Gath Ulunn
  • Gâthlata
  • Great Forest Web
  • Gostannon
  • Hall of Ghosts
  • Haunted Inn
  • Helethir
  • Hongoi
  • Iavassúl's Watch
  • Krul Lugu
  • Kúfuzg
  • Lagúrz Lug
  • Lugdúmp
  • Maudhûl-ulur
  • Minas Celebolf
  • Minas Gîl
  • Minas Raug
  • Mirkwood maze
  • Mithechad
  • Naur-hoit
  • Ost Galadh
  • Ost-in-Gil
  • Parliament of Spiders
  • Plinth
  • Rhosgobel
  • Roaring Falls
  • Ruins of the Refuge
  • Sâd Doldúr
  • Sâd Gúlnir
  • Sâd Morangol
  • Sauron´s graveyard
  • Sauron's Harrow
  • Sentinel Oak
  • Spiders' Ring
  • Sucking Mire
  • Thangúlhad
  • Tirnhirion
  • Tyrant's Hill
  • Undermountain Seals
  • Warlock's Hold
  • Woodland Hall
  • Woodmen-Town

Regions

Creatures

Blackbirds Black Emperors Black Forest Bats Black Squirrels Cavern Guardians Crows Eyes of the Forest Forest Spiders Great Bats Great Spiders Forest Wolves Snakes Guldur Statues Mirkwood Bats Owls Small falcons Squirrels Undead Werewolves White Statues

Plants

Furry Oak

Roads

Rivers

  • Dry Watercourse
  • Enchanted Stream
  • Forest River
  • Green River
  • Lost River
  • Old Avar Stream

Names

  • Eryn Galen
  • Eryn Lasgalen
  • Great Greenwood
  • Greenwood the Great
  • Taur-nu-Fuin
  • Wood of Greenleaves

References

  • merp.com wiki
  • MERP:Northern Mirkwood - the Wood-Elves Realm
  • MERP:Southern Mirkwood - Haunt of the Necromancer
  • MERP: Mirkwood - The Wilds of Rhovanion
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