User blog:Argali1/Abrazan Ephalak

You see, the Spanish tended to build churches on top of conquered Aztec, Maya or Inca buildings. So, I decided to do the same thing with the cultures in Middle Earth that are inspired by the ones mentioned above: Umbar and the Tauredain respectively.

Abrazan Ephalak was originaly a shining Tauredain temple to the Gods of the jungles, it's name long lost. It was built out in the Rocky Coastline. The Tauredain did this to boast, showing that they could put a major place of worship out in a far territory. However, when they were attacked by the Moredain, they were required to pull back, and addopt a much more sparing attitude. As a result, they slowly stripped it of many of it's beautiful smaller buildings, leaving only the crumbling pyramid behind. Taking advantage of this, the Tauredain came under seige by Black Numenoreans of Umbar, and, as they could not fight a war on three fronts (Limwaith and Moredain), they retreated back into the jungles. This was not only a tragic loss, it was the cripling blow. This was the end of the war they fought against the Limwaith, Moredain, and, at the very end, the Umbarans as well. Flaunting their cruel victory, the Umbarans destroyed the beautiful monuments on top, and built a temple to Morgoth instead. To this day, the Tauredain grieve over this terrible loss. However, they are building up, and ready to fight back again. There are talks of them making peace with the Limwaith, who are growing tired of the Great Eye's orders. This was only acomplished through the Tauredain acknowledging their previous mistakes. There is a growing anti-Sauron sentiment that is uniting the Tauredain and Limwaith, and Abrazan Ephalak is a symbolic banner for this new movement. The Tauredain, with Limwaith aid will have their revenge, and soon. However, in the meen time, Abrazan Ephalak remains, as a cruel temple to the Dark Lord.

I WILL ADD PICTURES LATER.