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{{youmay|mysterious dark continent|[[Mordor]], which means "Dark Land"}} | {{youmay|mysterious dark continent|[[Mordor]], which means "Dark Land"}} | ||
'''Dark Land''', also referred to as '''Dark Country''' | {{noncanon}} | ||
'''Dark Land''', also referred to as '''Dark Country''' was a mysterious continent south of [[Middle-earth]]. No [[Elves]] or [[Dwarves]] lived here, but there could have been wild [[Men]] here. The [[Númenóreans]] probably visited it on their long journeys, although it is not known if they established dwellings there. | |||
==Inspiration== | |||
Before [[Africa]] was visited by people from Europe, it was known as the "Dark Land". It is possible that Tolkien could have been inspired by this. | Before [[Africa]] was visited by people from Europe, it was known as the "Dark Land". It is possible that Tolkien could have been inspired by this. | ||
In the game ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'' by [[Iron Crown Enterprises]], a [[Sindarin]] name for the Dark Land | ==Portrayal in Adaptations== | ||
In the game ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'' by [[Iron Crown Enterprises]], a [[Sindarin]] name for the Dark Land - '''Morenor''' - was given, although it does not appear in any of Tolkien's writings. | |||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] |
Revision as of 09:20, 14 August 2009
Template:Youmay Template:Noncanon Dark Land, also referred to as Dark Country was a mysterious continent south of Middle-earth. No Elves or Dwarves lived here, but there could have been wild Men here. The Númenóreans probably visited it on their long journeys, although it is not known if they established dwellings there.
Inspiration
Before Africa was visited by people from Europe, it was known as the "Dark Land". It is possible that Tolkien could have been inspired by this.
Portrayal in Adaptations
In the game Middle-earth Role Playing by Iron Crown Enterprises, a Sindarin name for the Dark Land - Morenor - was given, although it does not appear in any of Tolkien's writings.