Minas Morgul
Minas Morgul | |
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Region: | Morgul Vale |
Landmark(s): | Circle of Wrath |
Settlement(s): | Barad Angarth, the Gate-wardens' Keep |
Levels: | Mainly 120-130 |
Resource tier: | Minas Ithil (T13) |
Description
Minas Morgul (eng. Tower of the Dark Sorcery) is a great fortress founded by Isildur in the second age. Originally called Minas Ithil (Tower of the Moon), it was built on the slope of the mountain Achathras as a shield against Mordor. By the time Sauron rose again, the Nazgûl conquered Minas Ithil, turning it into Minas Morgul.
Minas Morgul Locations
Locations found within the area of Minas Morgul are listed below.
Settlements
- Barad Angarth, the Gate-wardens' Keep
- Barad Orhant, the Tower of the Treegarth
- Barad Elenath, the Star-gazers' Spire
- Barad Arthir, the Lofty Watch-fort
- See Category:Morgul Vale Settlements for more settlements nearby.
Landmarks
- Circle of Wrath
- Circle of Sorrow
- Circle of Madness
- Circle of Despair
- Circle of Death
- Citadel of Night
- See Category:Morgul Vale Landmarks for more landmarks nearby.
Control Points
Minas Morgul contains four control points, which the White Company capture by defeating the Minas Morgul forces at the location. A captured control point is repeatedly assaulted by Minas Morgul Forces, and will be recaptured unless players win the battle. Control of all four points activates the effect Foothold in Minas Morgul.
- Celeband
- Lírband - on the Circle of Madness
- Meremband
- Thoremband
Interiors
- See Category:Morgul Vale Interiors for more interiors nearby.
Instances
Quest Instances
- See Category:Morgul Vale Instances for more instances located within the same region as Minas Morgul.
Quests
Imlad Morgul: Minas Morgul Quests Imlad Morgul: Minas Morgul Quests
Lost Lore
Automatically bestowed
- Prerequisites: Completed the quest Into the Spider's Den
- [130] Enter the Remmorchant - After reach Level 130
Currency
- [130] Sigils of Imlad Ithil for Motes - Repeatable
Minas Morgul Wrapper Quests
- Prerequisites: Completed the quest Introduction: Imlad Morgul
- [125] Into the Dead City - Damrod in Echad Uial.
- [125] The Circle of Wrath - Damrod in Barad Angarth, the Gate-wardens' Keep.
- [127] The Circle of Sorrow - Damrod in Barad Orhant, the Tower of the Treegart
- [128] The Circle of Madness - Rhadrog in Barad Elenath, the Star-gazers' Spire
- [128] The Circle of Despair - Candúr in Barad Arthir, the Lofty Watch-fort
- [129] The Circle of Death - Candúr in Barad Arthir, the Lofty Watch-fort
Landscape
- [128] Kolos Holm
- Kolos Holm Seal at [64.5S, 1.7E]
- [128] Kolos Mazauk
- Kolos Mazauk Seal [65.2S, 0.3W]
- [128] Kolos Throk
- Kolos Throk Seal [61.6S, 3.1E]
- [128] Kolos Gurz
- Kolos Gurz Seal [68.7S, 3.2E]
Imlad Morgul: Circle of Wrath Quests Imlad Morgul: Circle of Wrath Quests
Barad Angarth, the Gate-wardens' Keep
- Quests are unlocked after completing Into the Dead City
- Damrod
- [125] Clear a Path
- [125] Weaken the Barricades - Dorgam
- [125] A Hasty Escape - Dolenthol
- [125] Orders from Above - Dolenthol
- [125] Thin the Ranks - Dolenthol
- [125] The Enemy of My Enemy
- [125] Twice the Threat
- [125] Word Among Ugrukhôr's Forces - Dolenthol
- [125] Confronting Shakfut - Dolenthol
- [125] Spoil the Supplies - Dolenthol
- [125] Let Them Fight
- Thornaran
Imlad Morgul: Circle of Sorrow Quests Imlad Morgul: Circle of Sorrow Quests
Barad Orhant, the Tower of the Treegarth
- Quests are unlocked after completing The Circle of Wrath
- Damrod
- [126] Scouting the Circle of Sorrow
- [126] Corpses of Sorrow
- [126] Spirits of Sorrow
- [126] Pendants of Sorrow - After completing A Measure of Morgul Steel
- [126] Sigils of Sorrow - After completing A Measure of Morgul Steel
- Arodor
- [126] A Morgul Ailment
- [126] A Morgul Remedy
- [126] The Morgul-sheen
- Dolenthol
- [126] The Former Guardians
- [126] The Bonds of the Song-house
- [126] A Measure of Morgul Steel
- [126] Captive for an Age
- [126] Keeper of the Dead
Landscape
- [126] Guards of Sorrow
- [126] Path of the Dead
- [126] A Song of Screams
- Dâr Grazadh
- [126] Dâr Grazadh: Glowing Curse
- [126] Dâr Grazadh: The Wandering Dead
- [126] Dâr Grazadh: Untouched
- Búrzangh
- [126] Búrzangh: Fires of Darkness
- [126] Búrzangh: Forsaken Coal
- [126] Búrzangh: Haze of the Dead
- [126] Búrzangh: Shroud of Corruption
Imlad Morgul: Circle of Madness Quests Imlad Morgul: Circle of Madness Quests
Barad Elenath, the Star-gazers' Spire
- Quests are unlocked after completing The Circle of Sorrow
- Dolenthol
- [127] Meanwhile in Agarnaith
- [127] Bounty: Blood-singer Maurgol - Small Fellowship
- [127] Bounty: Captain Hethulos
- Rhadrog
- [127] Caught Off-guard
- [127] Plague in the Dead City
- Faeron
- [127] The Most Valuable Commodity
- [127] Aerial Invaders
- [127] Invading Great-bats
- [127] The Halls of Black Lore
- [127] Leave No One Behind
- [127] Instance: Viznak Lives
- [127] Ghashan-kútot Awaits
Landscape
- [127] Loaded and Ready
- [127] Peculiar Plants
- [127] The Hidden Morvul
- [127] Stalker Thimmoth
Imlad Morgul: Circle of Despair Quests Imlad Morgul: Circle of Despair Quests
Barad Arthir, the Lofty Watch-fort
- Quests are unlocked after completing The Circle of Madness
- Candúr
- [128] Gone Missing
- Dornach
- [127] A Mirthless End
- [127] Tears of Minas Ithil
- [127] The Will of Ugrukhôr
- [128] Unstilled Waters
Landscape
- [127] A Pale Grip
- [127] Fell to Despair
Imlad Morgul: Circle of Death Quests Imlad Morgul: Circle of Death Quests
Barad Arthir, the Lofty Watch-fort
- Quests are unlocked after completing The Circle of Despair
- [128] A Message from the Prince - Candúr
- [129] A Company Divided - Dolenthol
- [129] A Dark Flight - Echil
- [129] An Unfortunate Few - Slain Ranger
- [129] Ugrukhôr's Coward - Maendal
- [129] Beyond All Light - Faramir
Uialrond, the Dome of Evening
- [128] Nameless Horror - Maendal
- [129] A Waxing Moon - Faramir
- [129] Instance: A Waxing Moon - Faramir
Landscape
- [128] Under the Crescent Moon
- Bâr Maenath
- [129] As Dead as Stone
- [129] Remnants of Evil
- [129] Slaves of the Dead City
- The Wracking-hall
- [129] A Familiar Blight
- [129] A Tenuous Grasp
- [129] Evils Beneath Ephel Dúath
Maps
See Also
- Morgul Vale Deeds
- Lotro Forum Post describing Minas Morgul Daily quest unlocking: https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?676721-MM-Dailies-Guide
Lore
Minas Ithil was once a beautiful silver city where Isildur planted a sapling of the White Tree. In TA 2002, when the city finally fell into the hands of Sauron, an ill green glow started to shine from its walls, and it became known as a place of horror and madness. The palantír of Minas Ithil, the Ithil-stone, was stolen and delivered to Sauron in Barad-dûr.
After the One Ring was destroyed, Elessar II destroyed the whole fortress and there was never again any sign of life.
The city was built east of the Anduin just at the base of the Mountains of Shadow in Imlad Morgul. It controls the road through the mountains into Mordor and the pass of Cirith Ungol. In later years it became a home for the Nine and their captain, the Witch-king, from where he commanded the forces of Mordor. During the War of the Ring, he sent great armies from there up to Osgiliath and then on to Minas Tirith.
In game
Minas Morgul was mentioned as a future area in Letter from Executive Producer Rob Ciccolini - May 2018 and the Producer's Letter - February 2019 - A Look Ahead. It was made accessible on November 5, 2019, with the release of Minas Morgul expansion.