Udûn | |
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Concept art of Udûn | |
Vital statistics | |
Aliases | None |
Type | Valley |
Location | In the north-east of Mordor |
Appearances | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor |
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The valley of Udûn, meaning Hell, is a possible location in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Udûn is a roughly circular plain surrounded by mountains on all sides. In the south-east there is a narrow pass at Carach Angren, which is the gateway to the Plateau of Gorgoroth.
History[]
Udûn was formed with the creation of Mordor. It was the largest passageway into Mordor.
Trivia[]
- It lies between Cirith Gorgor and the Isenmouthe and was traversed by large armies of Sauron in times of war.
- In/on its circumference are many Uruk-holds, as told in The Return of the King, including Durthang, the forges, and the forts at Carach Angren.
- In The Complete Guide to Middle-earth (by Robert Foster), Udûn is described as the source of the dark flame of the Balrogs.
Gallery[]
Regions |
Dagorlad • Eastern Desolation • Gorgoroth • Lithlad • Núrn (Sea of Núrnen) |
Castles and Fortresses |
Barad-dûr • Black Gate • Cirith Ungol • Durthang • Minas Morgul • Towers of the Teeth (Carchost • Narchost) |
Mountains | |
Passes and Valleys |
Cirith Gorgor • Carach Angren • Udûn |
Other | |
Outside of Mordor |
Arda • Middle-earth • Gondor (Minas Ithil) |