Cities in MUME serve as safe havens for renting, shopping, and training. Each side of the conflict has its own set of settlements.

Free Peoples

City	Notes
Bree	The main starting city for Men and Hobbits. Shops, guilds, and the Prancing Pony inn.
Rivendell	Hidden Elven refuge of Elrond. High-level guilds and services.
Grey Havens	Ancient Elven port on the western coast.
The Shire	Peaceful homeland of the Hobbits, with its own services.
Fornost	Ruined city of Arthedain north of Bree, partially reclaimed.
Tharbad	Ruined city at the major north–south road crossing.
Minas Brethil	Gondorian outpost in southern Eriador.

Shadow

City	Notes
Moria	Vast underground realm, home to Orc tribes.
The Warrens	Underground cave-system, starting point for player Trolls.
Isengard	Saruman's fortress; a major hero-level destination.

Places

Shire · Bree · Rivendell · Moria · Lothlórien · Fangorn · Isengard · Mirkwood · Grey Havens · Blue Mountains · Misty Mountains · Trollshaws · Anduin Vale