The Dark Years is a term used in the fictional world of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings for the time of Sauron's great and almost undisputed domination of Middle-earth, during which many peoples were enslaved or corrupted. This period lasted from c. SA 1000, when Sauron settled in Mordor, to 3441, when he was overthrown by the Last Alliance. During this period Sauron built the Barad-dûr, forged the Rings of Power, and won the War of the Elves and Sauron. A fictional universe is a cohesive fictional world that serves as the setting or backdrop for one or (more commonly) multiple works of fiction. ... J. R. R. Tolkien in 1972, in his study at Merton Street (from by H. Carpenter) John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (January 3, 1892 – September 2, 1973) is best known as the author of The Hobbit and its sequel The Lord of the Rings. ... The One Ring, as envisaged by Gerald Stiehler The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy saga by British author J. R. R. Tolkien, his most popular work and a sequel to his well-received earlier work, The Hobbit. ... The main part of this article relates to a version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by many Tolkien fans (see: Middle-earth canon); it may contradict parts of The Silmarillion or other texts. ... A map of the Northwestern part of Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age, courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Arda. ... Mount Doom and Barad-dûr in Mordor In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Mordor is the dwelling place of Sauron, in the southeast of Middle-earth to the East of Anduin, the great river. ... The Last Alliance of Elves and Men is an episode in J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... Barad-dûr and Mount Doom in Peter Jacksons film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. ... The Rings of Power are fictional artifacts from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the War of the Elves and Sauron was a great war fought in the Second Age. ...

Also called the Accursed Years, the Black Years, the Days of Flight, and perhaps the Dark Days.

Sauron was an emmissary or servant the the real dark lord Melkor, or Morgoth. After the latters defeat to the Valar, he was taken from his great fortress Thangorodrim, and taken to Valinor. There he was trialed and cast in the void. Sauron, however, escaped the Valar and hid in the east off Middle-earth. He returned in the year 1000 of the Second age, effectively beginning his rule as the dark lord. Morgoth Bauglir (Morgoth means The Dark Enemy, Bauglir is The Constrainer), originally named Melkor (He Who Arises in Might), is a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Morgoth Bauglir (Morgoth means The Dark Enemy, Bauglir is The Constrainer), originally named Melkor (He Who Arises in Might), is a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe, Middle-earth, the Valar are the Powers of Arda who live on the Western continent of Aman. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Thangorodrim (oppression mountain group) was a group of three volcanic mountains in the Iron Mountains in the north of Middle-earth during the First Age. ...

As Annatar, he persuaded the Elves of Eregion to forge Rings of Power. The Elves, who trusted him, did so, and forged three mighty rings. Vilya and Narya, wich passed to the Elven king Gil-galad, and Nenya which passed to the Elven-lady Galadriel. Seven Rings were also made for the Dwarves, while Nine were made for Men. This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Eregion or Hollin was a kingdom of the Ñoldorin Elves in Eriador during the Second Age, located near the West Gate of Khazad-dûm under the shadow of the Hithaeglir (Misty Mountains). ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth, Vilya, the Ring of Air, was one of the Rings of Power made by the Elves of Eregion. ... narya written in Quenya In Middle-earth, the fantasy universe of J. R. R. Tolkien, Narya (the Ring of Fire or Red Ring) is one of the Rings of Power, specifically one of the Three Rings for the Elven Kings under the sky. Created by Celebrimbor after Annatar had left... The main part of this article relates to the last versions of Middle-earths history, and as such may controvert parts of The Silmarillion. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nenya, also named the Ring of Adamant and the Ring of Water, is one of the Rings of Power, specifically, one of the Three Rings of the Elves of Middle-earth. ... Lady Galadriel is a character in the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien. ... The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards (even the women), and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... The race of Men in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth books, such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, refers to humanity and does not denote gender. ...

The Rings gave power to the bearers, but where in secret designed to enslave the Bearer to a Master Ring: the One Ring which Sauron himself forged in the fires of Orodruin, the Mount Doom. Men were indeed enslaved, but the Elves sensed the danger and took off their Rings. A great war ensued for the freadom of Middle-earth. Eregion was destroyed by the servants of Sauron, but the Men of Númenor came to the help of the Elves and drove Sauron back to Mordor.After this reverse, Sauron sought instead to build power in the eastern countries, and left the Westlands in peace for many centuries. The One Ring, also known as the Ruling Ring or the Great Ring of Power, is an artifact from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth universe. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Mount Doom, or Orodruin, is a volcano in Mordor where the One Ring was forged in the Crack of Doom, a fiery chasm within the mountain. ... Númenor is a fictional location from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth and is intended to be his version of Atlantis. ...

When Ar-Pharazôn usurped the throne of Númenor in 3255 SA, he saw Sauron's growing eastern kingdom as a threat. Building and equipping a mighty fleet, he sailed for Middle-earth, and landed at Umbar, to the south of the Mouths of Anduin. Ar-Pharazôn demanded that Sauron submit to his authority and, seeing that the might of the Númenóreans far outstripped his own, Sauron agreed. In the fictional universe of J. R. R. Tolkien, Ar-Pharazôn the Golden (3118 - 3319 S.A., r. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Arda, a great haven to the far south of Gondor in Middle-earth. ...

Ar-Pharazôn was seduced by Sauron on Númenor, however, with the greatest part of his people, and brought to fall. After which the way was free for the Dark Lord to start a new war, since his greatest opponent was out of the way. But although he had the power of his long-built armies and the One Ring, Sauron´s own dominion in Middle-earth had decreased during his absence since the Elves´ High King, Gil-galad had expanded his influence. If Sauron had waited longer with attacking his enemies, and instead focused on re-establishing his power, he would have surely defeated them all in time. But Gil-galad and King Elendil formed the Last Alliance, and after a long war they defeated the Dark Lord of Mordor.The One Ring was taken from him and Sauron disappeared. The main part of this article relates to the last versions of Middle-earths history, and as such may controvert parts of The Silmarillion. ... In Middle-earth, the fantasy universe of J. R. R. Tolkien, Elendil is a heroic figure. ... The Last Alliance of Elves and Men is an episode in J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ...