I haven't forgotten about this riddle, I just don't have any good ideas. I love the way it sounds though, it's great imagery!
To push things forward though, how about Sauron's fight with Gil-Galad and Elendil.
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You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera
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