Minas Morgul

Minas Morgul (originally called Minas Ithil) was the twin city of Minas Tirith before its fall to the forces of Sauron in the Third Age. As the easternmost fortification in the kingdom of Gondor, Minas Ithil safeguarded the eastern borders of the Kingdom of Gondor and protected the capital Osgiliath from the forces of Mordor during the early part of the Third Age. It was once a great city of men before Sauron took over the city, turning it into an evil lair for his lieutenant, The Witch king of Angmar.
== History ==
=== Second Age ===
Isildur, and his brother Anarion landed in Gondor. Both men were sons of Elendil. Isildur had Minas Ithil (the city's earlier name) near the border of Mordor while Anarion built Minas Tirith (then Minas Anor). Later, it was restored into a watchtower after the Last Alliance of Elves and Men where Sauron had been defeated.
=== Third Age ===
TA 1980, Nazgul returned to Mordor and later in TA  2002, they took over the city for their master Sauron, who was hidden at the time.
In 2975, the forces of Minas Morgul attacked Ithilien, finally destroying Osgiliath, before they were repelled by the steward Boromir I. The Ringwraiths were presumably banished, being that they fell in the North with their lord, The Witch King, during the fall of Angmar in 2540.
During the War of the Ring, Cirith Ungol was the headquarters of the Witch-king of Angmar, where he was breaded for war. Later, by deceiving Frodo and Sam, Gollum led the two hobbits to Cirith Ungol to lead them to Shelob. Due to the call of the One Ring, Frodo approached the city before Sam and Gollum dragged him back.
During the march of the Host of the West towards the Black Gate Gandalf destroys the bridge leading out of Minas Morgul to prevent Aragorn's armies from being flanked. After the downfall of Sauron this action has an unintentional effect of protecting the Dead City itself from any attack from the west. Following Aragorn's coronation, King Elessar charges steward Faramir and the Rangers of Ithilien with reclaiming the Morgul Vale and cleansing the Dead City.
== Appearance ==
Before it was corrupted, the city Minas Morgul (or than when it was knowna s Minas Ithil, was told to be one of the most beautiful cities in all of mankind. It was made of whtie stone and had many windows with one tall tower. However, after the darkness took over Minas Ithil, the fort became Minas Morgul. It had become a very dark fortress with a green glow coming out of it.
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