Today I explore the mysterious and little-known lands to the Far East of Middle-earth, a realm beyond the shadow of Morgoth. From the Sea of Rhûn to the towering Orocarni Mountains, and the mystical Land of the Sun, we delve into the rich geography and enigmatic history of these uncharted territories.

Discover the birthplace of the first Elves and Men, the ancestral home of Dwarf clans, and the tales of the Easterlings and the Blue Wizards. We'll examine the sparse but intriguing details J.R.R. Tolkien provided about these distant lands, speculate on the cultures and societies that might exist there, and discuss the influence of real-world history and mythology on Tolkien's creation.

The Far East of Middle-earth is not just a region on a map; it's a symbol of the untold stories and endless possibilities that lie at the heart of Tolkien's legendarium.
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction to the Enigmatic East
00:45 - Geographic Overview
02:58 - Historical Context and Known Inhabitants of the Eastern Realms
05:14 - Speculations and Theories
07:51 - Influences and Inspirations
10:07 - The Role of the Far East in Tolkien's Legendarium
12:28 - Conclusion
13:13 - QotD
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Art in order of first appearance:
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy – New Line Cinema
Middle Earth – Klaradox
Arda - Sarka Skorpikova
Misty Mountains – TavenerScholar
Rhun - Sarka Skorpikova
Ambarkanta Map – Tolkien
The Fall of Numenor - Alan Lee
Tulkas - Antonio Vinci
The Sea of Rhun - Ted Nasmith
The First Elves - Cuivienyarna – AlystraeaArt
Cuivienen - awakening of the Elves – Mithgaraf
Cuivienen – aegeri
First Sunrise in Hildorien - Sarka Skorpikova
The Great War of Arda - Fell418
Easterling – TheUnbrokenGod
The seven houses of the Khazad - Artigas
The Blue Wizards Journeying East – Ted Nasmith
Shadow in the East - Sauron - Matej Michalisko
Lake Cuivienen (Children of the Stars) – MarysMirages
Sauron – Grimhel
The Blue Wizards Alatar and Pallando - Piratemon
The blue wizards – Brocani
Alatar and Pallando – ralphdamiani
Blue Wizard and Orc Captain - izzi3bootz
The East of Middle-Earth (Third Age) - Mairon666
Elven Hall - Turner Mohan
TheGentle Entwife – TheRabidWerewolf
The Blue Wizards – TurnerMohan
Haradrim King – Geistig
Variag of Khand – Merlkir
Wanderers – Merlkir
Loki - kou-chann
Easterling - Taurus-ChaosLord
J.R.R.Tolkien Tribute - Ivan Cavini
Glaurung - JRR Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien - Bruno Formagio
Easterling – WynaHiros
Warriors of the East - Alvaro Calvo Escudero
First Age Middle-Earth Map - Murdo Watson
Wooded Glade – Herckeim
Warrior of Rhun - Ebaz1204
Arda in the First, Second & Third Age - Quentin Lowagie
Chariot Driver – Herckeim
Easterling Skirmisher – AlMaNeGrA
Ulwarth – Herckeim
Easterling Pursuit – Herckeim
Easterling Warlord - Wolfdog-ArtCorner
Shadow of the East - Ivan Cavini
The Blue Wizards - Daniel Pilla

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