Lore & Locations
The world of MUME is a meticulous recreation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth during the late Third Age.
The Map
The playable area covers Eriador and its surrounding regions, from the Blue Mountains in the west to the Misty Mountains in the east.
Travel & Exploration
Navigating the vast wilderness of Middle-earth is a skill in itself.
- Super Mobile — Learn the art of "super mobility" to travel the world efficiently.
- MMapper — The essential community-made mapping tool for MUME.
- Tharbad — A major geographical hub connecting the north and south.
- Isengard — A major stronghold at the southern end of the Misty Mountains.
- Mirkwood — A vast and dark forest in the east.
Major Locations
The Free Peoples (White Side)
| Location | Importance |
|---|---|
| Bree | The primary starting town for Men and Hobbits. |
| Rivendell | The hidden refuge of Elrond Half-elven. |
| Grey Havens | The ancient Elven port on the western coast. |
| The Shire | The peaceful homeland of the Hobbits. |
| Fornost | The ruined capital of the Kingdom of Arthedain. |
| Eregion | The ancient realm of Hollin, now ruins west of Moria. |
The Shadow (Dark Side)
| Location | Importance |
|---|---|
| Moria | The vast, dark subterranean realm of Khazad-dûm. |
| The Warrens | The underground lair of the Trolls. |
| Trollshaws | Wild, dangerous lands east of Bree. |
| Misty Mountains | Home to various Orc tribes and ancient evils. |
Factions & History
- Races — The various peoples inhabiting Middle-earth.
- Dunlendings · Haradrim · Easterlings
- Tolkien — The literary foundation of MUME.