Durthang

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

This page is for the 106 level public dungeon see Durthang. For the level 115 crafting instance see The Tower of Durthang.

Description

Durthang (Sindarin for Dark Oppression) is a point of interest, a crafting instance and Public Dungeon 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.

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]}

Quests

• [106] Chapter 1.2: The Cruel History of Durthang
• [107] Durthang: Talons and Venom - Landscape
• [107] Durthang: Lowering the Guards - Landscape
• [107] Durthang: Prized Possessions - Landscape
• [107] Durthang: Sorcerer's Baubles - Landscape
• [107] Durthang: Lieutenants of Ugrukhôr - Landscape
• [115] Daily Request: Still Defiant

Creatures

The following creatures are found within this area:

• Black Númenórean Apprentice
• Black Númenórean Warrior
• Black Uruk Enforcer
• Dâurazar Drear-star
• Durthang Guard
• Durthang Sentry
• Khilnazt the Silencer
• Magtárb the Furious

Lore

This was once a fortress of Gondor called Durthand, 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

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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.