welcome
Welcome to Annon Nan Dûr, an intermediate to advanced Lord of the Rings role-playing game. This game takes place during the year of 313 of the Fourth Age, and will eventually expand further into the future. It is run by Clover and Leggy, two LotR fangirls. There will be good times and bad times for the characters here as they embark on their journeys to save or destroy Middle-earth. We hope you decide to join and become part of our RP-ing family!
Oh, and in case you were wondering, Annon Nan Dûr roughly translates in Sindarin (one of the languages of the Elves) to "Gate to the Dark".
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For Gondor | For Rohan | For Rhûn
For Harad | For Eriador | For Aglarond
For Ilúvatar | Undecided | Admin
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Annon Nan Dûr currently has 18 active characters!
news & updates
25th July, 2008 - Annon Nan Dûr is now open and accepting characters!
26th July, 2008 - Information on Taking Control of Areas and Cities added!
27th July, 2008 - Inherit Soul affiliate added!
- Added Nick to the staff!
29th July, 2008 - Added yearly/seasonal information to the sidebar!
6th September, 2008 - Realm of Arda affiliate added!
year: 313 of the fourth age
Year: 313
Season: Spring
Weather: Since it's Spring, the weather and temperature changes continually and quite rapidly. In the morning, it could be storming but by the afternoon it could be hot as a desert. Expect any sort of unexpected weather conditions.
Quote of the Week
They say the grass always looks greener on the other side, but to Oakhand it seemed clear that the Old Forest near the Hobbit home of the Shire definitely boasted the greenest grass of all. It was in fact one of the few places known to Middle-earth left intact by the recurring wars that often swept the land. Of course, there had been a time when this same forest connected to the further away woods of Fangorn. Time had taken its toll enough to separate these two in to individual forests, yet the depths of each forest had never been penetrated by the destruction of Man and the other races.
- Oakhand
in Ethereal Encounters of a Special Kind
Credits
Skin by mimmy of RCR & RPG Underground, edited by Clover and Leggy. Header image by Screencap Paradise, edited by Leggy. Thank you to J.R.R. Tolkien for creating Lord of the Rings!
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Annon Nan Dûr latest news: AriadreiWelcome back; your last visit was on Nov 19 2008, 02:53 AM
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Knowledge of Good and Evil: The Basics
All the important and necessary information for Annon nan Dûr can be found here, including the Rules, History, Plot, and much more. A must read for first-timers.
The Netiquette | Rules & Guidelines | Plot | History | Timeline
Did I's, Combat, and Death | Taking Control | Groups
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Jul 26 2008, 09:11 AM
In:  Taking Control of Areas
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Of Mortals and Immortals: Character Creation
So you've read all the information in the above thread, have you? Think you're ready to tackle the dangers of the realm and also enjoy the pleasures it has to offer, hmm? Then step inside and create a character; only once you're approved will your tale truly begin.
Character Application | Full and In Need
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Oct 3 2008, 05:41 PM
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Disastrous Declarations: Announcements
Any important announcements or notices will go here. Make sure to pay attention to any that are posted!
Leave of Absence
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Aug 28 2008, 11:46 AM
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Mae Govannen: Greetings and Welcomes
New to the forum? Don't be shy, post here and introduce yourself to the rest of our RP-ing family!
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Aug 22 2008, 04:48 PM
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Aglarond
The main dwelling place of the Dwarves tucked away deep within the White Mountains behind Helm's Deep. It is a reputable fortress, having been first built during a time of peace and later fortified significantly during the wars.
Currently controlled by: For Aglarond
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Dunharrow
After the fall of Edoras and Helm's Deep, the Rohirrim found their refuge in Dunharrow, a clifftop city heavily fortified against invasion. This is now their current capital.
Currently controlled by: For Rohan
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Edoras
Once the mighty capital of Rohan, the city of Edoras lies silent, empty. Occasionally, a passing contingent of Dwarves or Rohirrim will stay there but it largely remains unoccupied.
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Fangorn
Largely a forest, Fangorn is inhabited by living, walking trees called Ents. Dwarves are rarely welcome in this place, and it can prove treacherous for the passing traveler.
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Isengard
A large fortress, Isengard was once the home of a mighty Wizard. Nowadays, however, it remains uninhabited save for the passing traveler staying the night.
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Lothlórien
The fairest forest realm for the Elves, it was once fully inhabited by the High Elves, or Calaquendi. At present, it is more of a way-station for passing Sindar Elves though some Elves have actually made Lothlórien their permanent home until they venture to the Grey Havens.
Currently controlled by: For Ilúvatar
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Minas Tirith
The White Tower that once glimmered like a spike of pearl and silver is no more, it having fallen along with the rest if the White City during the Rohan-Gondor war. Not much to regard anymore, the city is broken and little more than mounds of white rubble. A few Gondorian groups have taken up residence here, trying to reclaim that which they've lost.
Currently controlled by: For Gondor
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Jul 26 2008, 05:45 PM
In: Broken Bastions
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Misty Mountains
The Misty Mountains are a mountain range, running for 795 miles from north to south, between Eriador and the valley of the Great River, Anduin, and from Mount Gundabad in the far north to Methedras in the south. It possesses three main peaks: Caradhras, Celebdil and Fanuidhol. The climate grows colder the higher one climbs, and the domain is rather treacherous overall.
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Moria
Moria is an enormous underground complex in north-western Middle-earth, comprising a vast network of tunnels, chambers, mines and huge halls or 'mansions', that runs under and ultimately through the Misty Mountains. Some brave Dwarves have begun to inhabit this old place, despite the dangers in it.
Currently controlled by: For Aglarond
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Plains of Rohan
The Plains of Rohan, aptly named for the Rohirrim that once traveled abroad it in large numbers, include four distinct sections that once made up Rohan as a whole: the Eastfold, the Wold, the Westfold, and the Gap of Rohan. At present, a large portion of the field has been burned away or trampled underfoot. It is not as it once was.
Currently controlled by: For Rohan
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Aug 18 2008, 04:03 PM
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Rivendell
Well-hidden west of the Misty Mountains, Rivendell remains a secluded Elven outpost, seemingly untouched by time and war. It is one of the few truly beautiful places left in Middle-earth.
Currently controlled by: For Ilúvatar
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Erebor
Erebor is largely a Dwarven land, and since it was so out of the way, managed to avoid much damage from the war.
Currently controlled by: For Aglarond
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Ettenmoors
The Ettenmoors are the highlands west of the Misty Mountains and north of the Coldfells. They are home to Goblins and other nasty creatures.
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Grey Mountains
The Grey Mountains are a large mountain range to the north of Rhovanion. It also happens to be the Northern most point of known Middle-earth.
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Iron Hills
The Iron Hills are most notably a Dwarven mining community. The Hills are a major source of iron ore in Middle-earth.
Currently controlled by: For Aglarond
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Dagorlad
In the Sindarin language, Dagorlad means "Battle Plain." It is a vast, war-ravaged, and barren land. It is a burial ground for the Men, Elves, and Orcs that died in the Battle of Dagorlad. Over time, western marshes came and took over parts of the land. It is said that the bodies of the dead can be seen in the waters of the "Dead Marshes."
Currently controlled by: For Rhûn
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Mirkwood
The largest forest in Middle-earth, it is home to many creatures -- most notably, the Sindar Elves. The trees are tall and the Forest River flows through it. The Forest Road connects the east to the west.
Currently controlled by: For Ilúvatar
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Aug 10 2008, 09:13 AM
In: A Song for Your Woes
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Mordor
A dark land filled with death and fear, it has not changed over the ages. The land is barren and vast, and almost uninhabitable.
Currently controlled by: No one.
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Osgiliath
Once Gondor's capital, it was a large and beautiful city. Osgiliath was tarnished during the Third Age, and in the Fourth Age, it is now almost in ruins, but some buildings stand as great as they once did. Recently, the Easterlings have invaded Osgiliath, using it as a countermeasure against the rebuilding Gondorian forces in Minas Tirith.
Currently controlled by: For Rhûn
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Rhûn
The home of the Easterlings, little is known about the land. The amount of land separating Rhûn from the rest of Middle-earth effectively acts as a barrier.
Currently controlled by: For Rhûn
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Dol Amroth
Having been restored some, and with Minas Tirith fallen, Dol Amroth has become the "capital" of the surviving Gondorian race. It is located on the coast of the Bay of Belfalas on a high promontory overlooking the inlet called Cobas Haven. Sea-walls protect Dol Amroth from the waves in the windy bay, and the remnants of the Gondorian army have built up the city's defenses seeing as it is their last refuge against attack. Ironically, this was the same city in which they were originally defeated.
Currently controlled by: For Gondor
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Aug 10 2008, 01:59 PM
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Harad
A veritable desert, the land of Harad is barren and borderline uninhabitable. It is the home of the Haradrim, which explains their fierce nature, bred into them by a need to survive against all odds.
Currently controlled by: For Harad
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Ithilien
The most easternmost province of what was once Gondor, Ithilien is divided into north and south by the stream of Morgulduin. It was once very prosperous until the last half of the Third Age. The realm Prince Faramir created slowly died as wars raged in the Fourth Age. Still, the place remains beautiful and rich. It is said that Ithilien is "a fair country of climbing woods and swift-falling streams."
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Aug 3 2008, 08:36 AM
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Tolfalas
Tolfalas is an island in the Bay of Belfalas. Recently, the Haradrim have set up an outpost here to counter the city of Dol Amroth and continue having a foot in the door, as it were, to the more hospitable South of Middle-earth.
Currently controlled by: For Harad
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Bree
A village in Eriador, it is frequently inhabited with Men and Hobbits. It is now not as lively as it once was, but is still a frequent place for travelers. It is especially known for its taverns and pints.
Currently controlled by: For Eriador
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Grey Havens
The Grey Havens are a port and harbor along the northwestern coast. It is where many Elves, and a few non-immortals, have set sail to the Undying Lands. Activity has lessened in the area since the majority of the Elves who wished to set sail already have. It is a sacred place, guarded by the Elves even now.
Currently controlled by: For Iluvatar
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Old Forest
The Old Forest lies east of the Brandywine River. It is home to "living" trees that seem to communicate with each other. Once a part of the great forest that stretches for miles and miles, it is now much smaller, perhaps due to the darkness that still lingers in the trees.
Currently controlled by: No one
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The Shire
Home to the Hobbits, it was once a peaceful and thriving land. Most, if not all, of the remaining Hobbits live here as they begin to isolate themselves from the rest of war-torn Middle-earth.
Currently controlled by: For Eriador
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Aug 12 2008, 09:04 AM
In: Rain Rain Go Away
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Weathertop
Also known as Amon Sul, it is the tallest hill in the Weather Hills. The top of the hill is flat, and a spring of clear water is nearby.
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Aug 19 2008, 01:21 PM
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Speak, Friend, and Enter: Getting Started
