Dol Guldur ("Hill of Sorcery" in Sindarin), also called "the dungeons of the Necromancer", is a stronghold of Sauron located in the south of Mirkwood.
It was established by Sauron after his return to Middle-earth somewhere after Third Age 1000, although his identity was hidden and was known as the Necromancer. Dol Guldur was originally known as Amon Lanc ("Bald Hill"), and had been the capital of Oropher's Silvan Elves, who had departed north to the Dark Mountains (later known as the Mountains of Mirkwood). After Sauron took over Amon Lanc, Thranduil son of Oropher led his people over the Forest River, where they remained.
Special Features:
- Main vegetation: mountains
- Special units: Trolls
- Capability to gather local troops when under siege (only AI) |