Goblin town

Goblin-town is a city that is located underneath the range of the Misty Mountains, ruled by the Great Goblin. It was constructed in a network of caverns, partially burrowed by the Goblins, under the mountains near the High Pass, with exits to the pass itself via the Front Porch, and to the eastern slopes of the Mountain via the backdoor or Goblin gate. The town was built on wooden terraces, huts and flying walkways, with the Goblin King's throne at the hub, and much of its material wealth came from scavenging travelers and the nearby Woodsmen. The lower parts of the caves included the Goblin chasm, and lower still, the subterranean lake where Gollum lived, living partially off of scraps that fell from the town above.
Around TA 2480, Orcs and Goblins from Angmar started making secret strongholds in the mountains blocking the passages towards Eriador. Gollum had found his way in the cave below, feeding himself on raw fish and Goblins that he killed.
The main gate of the town was in one of the passes of the Misty Mountains, but by TA 2941 travellers learned to avoid that dangerous road and the goblins opened another under the safer High Pass (the Front Porch).
RaDuring the journey to Lonely Mountain, Thorin and Company rested in a cave and were captured by the Goblins. They were brought before the Great Goblin, who accused them of spying, and was enraged when he found that Thorin was carrying Orcrist, a sword the Great Goblin remembered from Gondolin. With the help of Gandalf, the Great Goblin was slain and Bilbo and the Dwarves escaped, pursued by force of Goblins. A force of Goblin mercenaries would join Azog's army in the Battle of the Five Armies, operating catapults and occupying Thorin and Dwalin on Ravenhill.
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