The Encyclopedia of Arda - an interactive guide to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien
Dates
Sauron first established himself as a Dark Lord c. II 1000 - II 3441; he returned c. III 1050, and the Darkness of his rule continued (with the interruption of the Watchful Peace between III 2063 and III 2460) until III 3019
Location
Centred primarily on Mordor, but for much of the Third Age Sauron's seat of power was at Dol Guldur in Mirkwood
Race
Division

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 16 March 2016
  • Updates planned: 1

The Darkness

The dominion of the Dark Lord

A term usually used symbolically for the dark power of Sauron and the regions under his sway. During the War of the Ring, though, Sauron's Darkness became a dreadful reality, as it spread out of Mordor and covered the lands of the West for many days.


Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 16 March 2016
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2000, 2016. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.
Discus DISC reports provide a rich and accessible view of any individual's working style.
The Encyclopedia of Arda
The Encyclopedia of Arda
Menu
Homepage Search Latest Entries and Updates Random Entry