Forged by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, in defiance of the Valar, Angband was more than a fortress. It was a forge of flame and shadow, where orcs, dragons, and Balrogs were bred to wage war upon Elves and Men.

In this full-length Tolkien lore documentary, we uncover the dark history of Angband — from its founding in the Elder Days to its destruction in the War of Wrath. Join us as we explore the horrors it birthed, the heroes who stood against it, and the long shadow it cast over all of Middle-earth.

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Deep beneath the mountains of Middle-earth, an oath once sworn sealed the fate of a king and his people. In this episode, we uncover the haunting tale of the Army of the Dead — cursed by Isildur, bound by shame, and feared by all.

Echoes of Angband brings you this immersive Tolkien lore episode, rich with First and Third Age history.

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