: The city was carved directly into the stone, utilizing ingenious light-wells to bring sunlight deep underground.
: A legendary staircase running from the deepest dungeons to the peak of Celebdil (Silvertine), where Durin's Tower stood. ⏳ Major Historical Eras 1. The Golden Age (Years of the Trees – Second Age) Founded by Durin I after he discovered the Mirrormere. Prospered through trade with the Noldorin Elves of Eregion.
: This priceless metal was light as a feather but harder than tempered steel, and Moria was its only known source in Middle-earth. Khazad-dГ»m
: A narrow, ancient stone bridge spanning a bottomless chasm near the East-gate, designed as a defense against invaders.
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) : The city was carved directly into the
: The original main entrance opening into the Dimrill Dale and overlooking the Mirrormere lake.
: A repository of dwarven history where the Fellowship found the tomb of Balin and the Book of Mazarbul. The Golden Age (Years of the Trees –
Shut its gates to the outside world during the War of the Elves and Sauron to protect its citizens. 2. The Fall and Abandonment (Third Age 1980–1981)
: The city was carved directly into the stone, utilizing ingenious light-wells to bring sunlight deep underground.
: A legendary staircase running from the deepest dungeons to the peak of Celebdil (Silvertine), where Durin's Tower stood. ⏳ Major Historical Eras 1. The Golden Age (Years of the Trees – Second Age) Founded by Durin I after he discovered the Mirrormere. Prospered through trade with the Noldorin Elves of Eregion.
: This priceless metal was light as a feather but harder than tempered steel, and Moria was its only known source in Middle-earth.
: A narrow, ancient stone bridge spanning a bottomless chasm near the East-gate, designed as a defense against invaders.
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)
: The original main entrance opening into the Dimrill Dale and overlooking the Mirrormere lake.
: A repository of dwarven history where the Fellowship found the tomb of Balin and the Book of Mazarbul.
Shut its gates to the outside world during the War of the Elves and Sauron to protect its citizens. 2. The Fall and Abandonment (Third Age 1980–1981)