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: Built during the Second Age to facilitate trade with the Elves of Eregion. It is famous for its Elven-made doors visible only by moonlight and opening to the password "Mellon" (friend).

: This priceless metal was light as a feather but harder than tempered steel, and Moria was its only known source in Middle-earth. Khazad-dГ»m

Dwarves mining deep for Mithril accidentally awoke a (a demon of the ancient world). The Balrog slew King Durin VI and his son Náin I. : Built during the Second Age to facilitate

: The city was carved directly into the stone, utilizing ingenious light-wells to bring sunlight deep underground. Dwarves mining deep for Mithril accidentally awoke a

: The original main entrance opening into the Dimrill Dale and overlooking the Mirrormere lake.

: A narrow, ancient stone bridge spanning a bottomless chasm near the East-gate, designed as a defense against invaders.

: A legendary staircase running from the deepest dungeons to the peak of Celebdil (Silvertine), where Durin's Tower stood. ⏳ Major Historical Eras 1. The Golden Age (Years of the Trees – Second Age) Founded by Durin I after he discovered the Mirrormere. Prospered through trade with the Noldorin Elves of Eregion.