[the phantom]

No city can compare to the glory and splendor of Valimar, and many say the same about their grand stadium. The masonry, jewels, and lights are spectacular, and adding to the flavor are the trees and flowers incorporated in the design, as well as the many massive beautiful bells which are used to celebrate goals scored by the home side.

Quite a few merry hobbits made the trip to the havens and then on across the sea in support of their team, while a smaller group from Lorien made the journey as well. Those expecting a decent turnout from Thangorodrim were quite mistaken, as less than the expected number of men, orcs, or other creatures affiliated with the stronghold of evil were willing to make the trip. According to most, fear of the sea voyage as well as fear of imprisonment for their evil ways in Valinor were huge discouraging factors, despite the Valar promising safety and freedom to all guests.

Though perhaps these promises are indeed suspect, as there have been reports of several boats of Thangorodrim fans (particularly orcs) being turned away by harbor officials. In their defense, the coastal security agents insist that the only individuals turned away were "quite obviously not there for football, but to steal, riot, and perhaps worse".

But the fact remains that not a single orc in support of Thangorodrim has entered into the city at the present. A band of orcs from Minas Morgul who showed up to support the Nazgul playing for Bywater were let in without incident however, despite the folks at customs being forced to remove a couple tons of weaponry the orcs were trying to conceal and smuggle in with them.

Thangorodrim defender Glaurung believes this is evidence of clear favoritism from the hosts. "But no matter- we'll take care of business on the field, and no amount of fan support can deter us."