Tyrant's Hill Battle of Five Armies & The Third Age of Middle-Earth All of our adventures & campaigns will take place during the Third Age of Middle-earth. Inspired By J.R.R. Tolkien & Peter Jackson

The fortress upon Amon Bauglir rises from a heavily wooded hill on the western fringes of Mirkwood, standing like a dark scar upon the landscape some fifty miles north of Dol Guldur. The Elves named the place the Tyrant’s Hill long ago, for countless raiding bands once descended from its heights to terrorize the surrounding lands. Even from a distance, the keep appears grim and foreboding, its weathered stone walls looming above the forest canopy while dark banners snap in the wind.

The surrounding woods seem unusually silent, as though the very trees remember the evil that has long dwelt there. The stronghold itself was originally built by Orcs, who carved stone directly from the hillside and felled great swaths of forest to construct its walls, towers, and palisades.

Though crude in some respects, the fortress was designed for war rather than beauty, with thick battlements, narrow approaches, and commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Deep pits, crude earthworks, and hidden paths still surround the hill, remnants of centuries of conflict. By night, the distant howls of Wargs echo through the forest, carrying for miles across the darkened woods and serving as a grim warning to any traveler who ventures too close.

In the years following the Battle of Five Armies, the fortress fell into the hands of Mogdred and his followers. They slaughtered the Orc garrison that once occupied the keep and claimed the stronghold as their own. Though far smaller than Dol Guldur, Amon Bauglir remains one of the most formidable fortifications in the region, surpassing anything the scattered Woodmen settlements could hope to field. Its commanding position allows its master to watch the roads, rivers, and forest trails that connect the communities of the Nether Vales.

From his seat upon the Tyrant’s Hill, Mogdred exerts a shadowy influence over the surrounding lands. Rather than launching open war, he has thus far preferred to strengthen his power through intimidation, demanding tribute from nearby settlements and forcing many communities to live in constant fear. This has brought him into growing conflict with Vidugalum of The Toft and other leaders of the Woodmen, who refuse to bend the knee. Yet rumors persist that Mogdred's ambitions extend far beyond the Nether Vales. Many believe his gaze is fixed northward toward Rhosgobel, and that the Tyrant’s Hill is merely the first step in a far darker design.

Notable Locations
• Fenbridge Castle