Mount Gundabad

Mount Gundabad was a mountainous stronghold in the far-north of the Misty Mountains, where they intersected with the Grey Mountains.
== Before the Series ==
Originally a Dwarven fort and holy-ground, it was overtaken by Orcs coming from the Wastes to the North, and became the stronghold of the kingdom of Angmar.
=== War with Arnor ===
It was in war with Arnor, Rivendell and the Woodland Realm, a war in which Arnor was destroyed, and Thranduil's wife and Legolas' mother, the Elven-queen was tortured and killed in Mount Gundabad. It was largely depopulated when Angmar was defeated, leaving only Orcs and Wargs behind.
== The Hobbit (film series) ==
Orcs and Wargs from Gundabad continued to come down along the ridge of the Misty Mountains. Azog hailed from Gundabad, and became the leader of the Orcs that settled in Moria after it was vacated by the Dwarves. His son, Bolg, became the leader of the Orcs of Gundabad itself. Both Orc colonies came under the command of The Necromancer. Under his orders, Bolg and Azog would menace Thorin and Company during the Quest of Erebor.
Legolas, chasing Bolg out of Laketown, saw him regroup with Orcs carrying the mark of Gundabad on their helmets, and later took Tauriel to investigate the place, intending to infiltrate it. However, before he could do so, Gundabad was emptied as its forces marched against Erebor and Dale. This was done under commands from Azog, and at the behest of Sauron, who wanted to re-establish Angmar by first conquering Dale and Erebor. The resulting Battle of the Five Armies decimated the Orcs of Gundabad (who were attacked by Beorn and the Great Eagles) and Moria.
Gundabad is translated as "Mountain-home". The region lying before the Gates of Gundabad, between Langwell and Greylin, is known as "Elderslade". Months after the fall of Sauron, Elderslade is the site of the "War of Three Peaks", in which Prince Durin, son of Thorin Stonehelm, leads an army of Dwarves to reclaim Gundabad from the forces of "Gorgar the Ruthless", son of Bolg.
Within the mountain, the "Delvings of Gundabad" are divided into five areas. "Máttugard" is the main citadel and site of Gundabad's throne. "Deepscrave" is a tall and deep cavern that once housed the common folk of Gundabad, now occupied by Orcs. The gem-studded "Pit of Stone-jaws" is home to Gundabad's tombs. In a basalt cavern at the heart of the mountain lies "Gloomingtarn", called in Khuzdul "Durthuzâram", the lake upon which Durin the Deathless awoke. The overgrown gardens of "Clovengap" are exposed to the sky through a rift in the mountainside.
To the north of Gundabad lies "Câr Bronach", the easternmost extent of Angmar. The western slopes of the mountain are called the "Welkin-lofts", and are the site of several dwarven structures, including a meeting place for the Seven Houses.
According to Longbeard legend, when he relocated his kingdom to Khazad-dûm, Durin I named his best friend, "Mótsog", the first Lord of Gundabad. He came to regret that decision, for Mótsog betrayed Durin and led his "Greymaul" followers in an uprising against their fellow Longbeards.
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