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The surviving Dwarves fled, and the city became known as ("The Black Chasm") as Orcs and evil creatures moved in. 3. The Quest of the Fellowship (January 3019)

: "Khazad-dûm" is Khuzdul (the secret Dwarvish language) for "Mansion of the Khazâd (Dwarves)" . Khazad-dГ»m

Khazad-dûm was founded in the remote past by beneath the Misty Mountains. For thousands of years, it served as the thriving capital of the Longbeards (Durin's Folk) and the wealthiest city in Middle-earth, primarily due to its exclusive access to Mithril (True-silver). 🗺️ Key Geographical Areas The surviving Dwarves fled, and the city became

(also known as Moria) is the greatest and most famous of the ancestral underground kingdoms of the Dwarves in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. 🏔️ Overview Khazad-dûm was founded in the remote past by

They successfully reclaimed their ancestral home and restored it to its former glory. 💡 Quick Facts for Lore Enthusiasts

The Fellowship of the Ring was forced to travel through Moria after being turned back by snow at the Pass of Caradhras.