what happened to Mount Gundabad? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morwen Tindomerel · 05-23-2003, 09:14 AM

I've always assumed that Mount Gundabad, like Moria later, was conquered by Orcs. Possibly it became depopulated as a result of Dwarves moving southward to the rich mines of Moria and so was relatively easy prey. I seem to recall something about it being a 'holy' site for the Dwarves and it's occupation fiercely resented.

I assume they got it back sometime in the Fourth Age.

05-23-2003, 09:14 AM	#2
Morwen Tindomerel Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minas Anor or Annuminas the Golden Posts: 187	I've always assumed that Mount Gundabad, like Moria later, was conquered by Orcs. Possibly it became depopulated as a result of Dwarves moving southward to the rich mines of Moria and so was relatively easy prey. I seem to recall something about it being a 'holy' site for the Dwarves and it's occupation fiercely resented. I assume they got it back sometime in the Fourth Age.