Cirith Ulunn

Cirith Ulunn
Type:	Worm Nests
Region:	Trollshaws
Area:	Tâl Bruinen
Location:	[37.6S, 11.2W]

Cirith Ulunn is a landmark within Tâl Bruinen, in The Trollshaws. ^{[37.6S, 11.2W]}

Cirith Ulunn (Sindarin for Monster Cleft) is a deep hollow with water ponds. It is located in a mountain pocket in the highlands, in the south-eastern corner of Tâl Bruinen, east of River Bruinen. The perfect nesting ground for rock-worms it is now the home of their patriarch Sarlug. And his off-spring have infested this otherwise quite secluded location.

Quests

Starting:

• [38] Sarnemil's Flight

Involving:

• [38] Worms On the Heights

Deeds

These deeds can be advanced by exploring Cirith Ulunn:

• The Wilds of Tâl Bruinen

Creatures

These creatures are encountered within this location:

• Crawling Rock-worm
• Root-crawler
• Sarlug

Lore

Though worms can be found scattered in other areas of the Trollshaws, the breed here has grown particularly deadly and numerous. Indeed, the aggressive hunting instincts of these vicious beasts do a great deal to dissuade those few explorers and settlers who might otherwise take up their livelihoods in the Wilds of Tal Bruinen. — Deed

Gallery

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  A cluster of the worm nests
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  A worm nest by the water in Cirith Ulunn