Durthang

This page is about the landscape location. For the Resource Instance version, see The Tower of Durthang. 

Durthang
Region:	The Plateau of Gorgoroth
Area:	Udûn
Location:	[46.2S, 1.4E]

Durthang
Region:	The Plateau of Gorgoroth
Area:	Lhingris
Location:	[48.3S, 1.7E]

Description

Durthang (Sindarin for Dark Oppression) is a point of interest and Public Dungeon area in the Plateau of Gorgoroth, between Udûn ^{[46.2S, 1.4E]} and Lhingris. ^{[48.3S, 1.7E]} The main entrance is in Udûn, with a back door leading into Lhingris. Inside are many Orcs, Uruks, and Black Númenóreans. High above the entrances is a tower-top^{[47.0S, 3.2E]} doorway leading to the tower end-boss and a birds-eye view of all of Udûn.

For the level 115 Crafting Instance see The Tower of Durthang.

Deeds

The following deeds can be advanced by visiting this location:

• The Way Into Mordor ^{[45.9S, 1.4E] [47.0S, 3.2E]}
• Treasure of Udûn
• Rare Gorgoroth Chests of Udûn

Quests

• [106] Chapter 1.2: The Cruel History of Durthang
• [107] Durthang: Talons and Venom
• [107] Durthang: Lowering the Guards
• [107] Durthang: Prized Possessions
• [107] Durthang: Sorcerer's Baubles
• [107] Durthang: Lieutenants of Ugrukhôr
• [112] Lost Lore of Gorgoroth: Udûn
• [115] Daily Request: Still Defiant
• see The Tower of Durthang for level 115 Quests and Alliance Quests

Creatures

The following creatures are found within this area:

• Black Númenórean Apprentice (Udûn)
• Black Númenórean Warrior (Udûn)
• Black Númenórean Sorcerer (Udûn)
• Black Uruk Enforcer
• Enforcer of Ugrukhôr
• Dâurazar Drear-star - tower-top lieutenant ^{[47.0S, 3.2E]}
• Durthang Guard
• Durthang Sentry
• Durthang Spy
• Durthang Vault Guard
• Khilnazt the Silencer - lieutenant
• Magtárb the Furious - lieutenant
• Tormented Horror
• Plákash - Quest-related Orc
• see The Tower of Durthang for level 115 Creatures

Lore

This was once a fortress of Gondor called Durthand (Sindarin for Dark Shield), where the Thandrim, a staunch group of Gondorian sentinels, held watch over the blasted plain of Gorgoroth. After it fell to the Orcs, it was renamed to Durthang and turned into the dark castle it is today.

Gallery

• Views of Durthang.
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  The front gate of Durthang.

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  Looking up from the gate.

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  The rear gate of Durthang.

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  Durthang from Lhingris.

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  Durthang looming over Udûn.

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  Map of Durthang.

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  Interior Guide by the Bearded Minstrel.