The Rings of Power: What is Udûn?

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Episode 6 has been out for a few days The Rings of Power at Amazon Prime Video available. The title of this episode is “Udûn” and marks one important turning point for the southern lands and the entire Lord of the Rings Series.

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In episode 6 there is a bitter fight between the humans and Adar and his orcs. People think they are victorious several times – not least because Galadriel, Halbrand and the Host of Númenor rush to the aid of the southern lands.

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While Adar and captured some orcs could become one Subordinate of Sauron escape. Waldreg, who had the sword in his possession for many years, flees with it Watchtower of East Iris, thrusts the sword into the opening provided and unleashes a massive tidal wave. As a result, the nearby one breaks Orodruin Volcano out and the orcs shout “Udûn” together.

What does udun mean?

It should quickly become clear that the volcano is the mountain of fate acts. In Sindarin, the language of the Elves, Udûn means “deep” and is known to Tolkien fans as that circular valley in north-west Mordor known. In the north, Udûn is dated Black Goal and to the south of the Isenmunden limited.

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Thus Udûn denotes the new home of the orcs and the starting signal for the Rise of Mordor. In addition, Udûn was also the Sindarin name of Utumno, Morgoth’s first great fortress in the north of Middle-earth.

The Rings of Power: Clues to the Volcanic Eruption and Udûn

There were hints of this earlier in the series. The construction of underground tunnel; the warning of the King of Númenor that in Middle-earth only the dark waits last but not least Adar and his words a new home.

Finally there is this Sign of Sauronthe one distinct Simplification of the valley of Udûn is. It is flanked by two mountain ranges, the Shadow Mountains (Ephel Dúath) in the west and the Ash Mountains (Ered Lithui) to the east.

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Even before series start there was a clear indication of fire and ash. On a promo poster and in a trailer (from minute 1:03). Galadriel completely covered with ashes.

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Do the creators of the series adhere to Tolkien’s geographic guidelines? The importance that Udûn has for the Orcs and for all of Middle-earth always remains. According to the chronology, there will soon be the most important military installations of the orcs develop.

In our Episode Guide Find out when the last two episodes of the first season of “The Rings of Power” will air. Maybe then something will become clear.



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