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title Lore & Locations
description The world of MUME — locations, factions, history, and lore from Tolkien's Middle-earth.

Lore & Locations

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The world of MUME is a meticulous recreation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth during the late Third Age.

The Map

The playable area covers Eriador and its surrounding regions, from the Blue Mountains in the west to the Misty Mountains in the east.

Travel & Exploration

Navigating the vast wilderness of Middle-earth is a skill in itself.

  • Super Mobile — Learn the art of "super mobility" to travel the world efficiently.
  • MMapper — The essential community-made mapping tool for MUME.
  • Tharbad — A major geographical hub connecting the north and south.
  • Isengard — A major stronghold at the southern end of the Misty Mountains.
  • Mirkwood — A vast and dark forest in the east.

Major Locations

The Free Peoples (White Side)

Location Importance
Bree The primary starting town for Men and Hobbits.
Rivendell The hidden refuge of Elrond Half-elven.
Grey Havens The ancient Elven port on the western coast.
The Shire The peaceful homeland of the Hobbits.
Fornost The ruined capital of the Kingdom of Arthedain.
Eregion The ancient realm of Hollin, now ruins west of Moria.

The Shadow (Dark Side)

Location Importance
Moria The vast, dark subterranean realm of Khazad-dûm.
The Warrens The underground lair of the Trolls.
Trollshaws Wild, dangerous lands east of Bree.
Misty Mountains Home to various Orc tribes and ancient evils.

Factions & History

  • Races — The various peoples inhabiting Middle-earth.
  • Dunlendings · Haradrim · Easterlings
  • Tolkien — The literary foundation of MUME.

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Full Locations Index